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- Carl Sagan
Random Mystery Trivia of the Week: Stieg Larsson, author of the internationally bestselling Millennium Trilogy (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played With Fire, and The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest), wrote all three of those novels (and partially-completed work on three more) for his own pleasure in the evenings, after returning home from his job as a journalist and political activist. The books were published after his death in 2004, and have since sold more than 27 million copies in over 40 countries. |
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HOLIDAY MYSTERIES
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other holiday at this time of year, the subject of mysteries may not be the first thing that springs to mind. After all, 'tis the season for family and friends, good cheer and gift-giving. It's a time of year where we try to forget our problems and put aside our differences, and look toward the beginning of a new year and the hope and promise that it brings.
It may seem strange to look at the holidays as a source of mysteries, but just think about all the curiosities and unanswered questions the season brings. How does Santa get to everyone's house all around the world in the same night? How does he eat all those cookies and drink all that milk without having some serious health problems? How does his workshop at the North Pole operate?
Even beyond Santa mysteries, the potential for mystery during the holiday season is limitless. What's going on at the office when it's closed down for Christmas? What's in that present under the tree that sounds funny when you shake it? How is it going to go when your entire extended family descends upon your house for the holidays? What kind of craziness could happen at the airport waiting for your plane home?
There's no question that the holidays are rife with opportunities for mystery. Whether centered around common holiday conventions, or just set during this unique time of year, consider setting your next mystery story during the winter holiday season, whatever holiday you recognize or celebrate.
Happy Holidays to all of you. Best wishes for a safe and sensational holiday, and a productive and positive new year!
Until next time,
- Jeff
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This week, I would encourage you to check out the following mystery items:
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This is a murder mystery with the background of the Oklahoma Cherokee Reservation just after the Trail of Tears in 1839. Sasa (Swan) a thirteen year old Cherokee girl finds herself alone after all in her family die. She finds and saves a lost dog who she names Wheezer. He is an extremely smart dog and he soon smells a human rat, but cannot find a way to communicate what he senses. His original owner looks desperately for him. When his previous owner finds Sasa and Wheezer they become fast friends and soon set about solving a mystery and the murder of her five year old brother Usti Yansa (Little Buffalo).
Dawn erupts through the darkness: / dynamic explosion so bright. / From night to light, / Son generates life.
Gerry Grimes sat alone in the 'Lamb and Eagle' public house, his only company a double whisky. He had already downed several that night, his intention was to get very drunk.
It was raining cats and dogs and the rain pounding down on the roof somehow heightened the excitement inside me. As the night progressed and the sky blackened, I started preparing for my pre-planned move. When my preparations were complete, I rechecked over and over again, so that not a hint of mistake remained. I wanted no mishaps at the last moment.
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In response to my last newsletter on mysteries and beginnings, middles and ends:
Coolhand  writes: "Instructive newsletter, amigo. Sound advice on mystery stories."
Thank you, my friend. Happy holidays!
D Carlson writes: "I would like to write mystery/horror crossovers, but find I don't know how to incorporate the twists and red herrings that are so paramount. Perhaps if you included this in a newsletter it would help."
You're in luck... I wrote a newsletter about red herrings just a couple months ago. You can find it here: "Mystery Newsletter (April 21, 2010)"
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It's a pleasure to feature your item in this week's newsletter!
KSutton working on 6th book  writes: "Hi, this is my first murder mystery and I am surprised how much fun it is to write. I am about 3/4 of the way done and could use any reviews and comments. Thanks Kitty."
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Mystery: December 21, 2010 Issue [#4142]
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