I was pondering aloud on these pages last weekend about how best to ‘market’ Irish crime fiction, as is my wont, which was enough to get the inimitable Joe Long, Irish crime fic fan and bon viveur about NY town, tossing his two cents into the ring. To wit: “I know how Irish crime writers can get Irish people to buy books. Just start an Irish crime writers calendar. Proceeds will go to charity. The more you show the more the calendars you will sell. The picture taken for each month would have copies of the respective author’s books covering – shall we say – strategic spots. Now, you would have to convince the female contingent to get on board, but a man with your charm should not have a problem. Obviously, you, Declan [Hughes], John [Connolly] and Brian [McGilloway] would have to be buried in months no one cares about. But Arlene Hunt and Alex Barclay – Christmas and Summer – there you go.”So there you have it: a sexy Irish crime writers calendar. Personally, I think you’d be quicker trying to sell sexy Irish crime writer colanders, but that’s just me. Any takers?
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Why, I met that Joe Long in New York. I didn't know at the time what a rogue he was.
An Irish crime writers colander would strain credulity a bit, I'm afraid.
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Detectives Beyond Borders
"Because Murder Is More Fun Away From Home"
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I'll buy one. Calendar, not colander.
Only if I can wear a 'Where The Wild Things Are costume, that would be terrific fun.
Arlene
* gufffaws at Peter's punning ways*
Arlene
But don't the critters in Where the Wild Things Are run aroudn naked and with horns on their heads?
Hmm, I just might be able to find a place in my kitchen for such a calendar. No, no, colander. I mean colander.
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Detectives Beyond Borders
"Because Murder Is More Fun Away From Home"
http://detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/
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