tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post6535537285398779681..comments2024-03-27T10:11:46.107-07:00Comments on Christa Reads and Writes: Guest Post: DIANE BURTON Author of The Case of the Bygone BrotherChrista Nardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-58825353437302060772015-08-28T19:51:35.772-07:002015-08-28T19:51:35.772-07:00You were lucky, MJ, that you were able to move bac...You were lucky, MJ, that you were able to move back. Being an outsider is rough. But, hey, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right? I was shocked that there were meth labs out in the country where I used to live. I guess it makes some sense for privacy. But sheesh.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-59523289650976154422015-08-28T19:47:34.687-07:002015-08-28T19:47:34.687-07:00We moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa when I was in fifth...We moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa when I was in fifth grade. I was an outsider and everyone wanted to keep it that way. Luckily I had my books, and my little sister. Still, I was glad when we moved back to St. Louis 3 years later. I'd say you've got it pegged here, Diane! I especially like how you ended it by saying that crimes know no boundaries. Kind of gives you a chill...MJ Schillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921672646433078203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-33368316066543243022015-08-28T05:51:32.166-07:002015-08-28T05:51:32.166-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Kaye. You can take the gir...Thanks for stopping by, Kaye. You can take the girl out of the small town... :)Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-1740018842830077732015-08-27T22:35:48.766-07:002015-08-27T22:35:48.766-07:00I was born and raised in a small town, and am stil...I was born and raised in a small town, and am still a small town girl (lol) at heartKaye Killgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00162169343863584020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-52597710946038880202015-08-27T20:38:27.405-07:002015-08-27T20:38:27.405-07:00So true!So true!Christa Nardihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-76072904556563897912015-08-27T20:14:34.906-07:002015-08-27T20:14:34.906-07:00Robin, thanks for stopping by. I know what you mea...Robin, thanks for stopping by. I know what you mean about anxiety. I get edgy when I have to go to Detroit-area. I can feel the intensity in the traffic.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-58569617956720466792015-08-27T20:13:10.692-07:002015-08-27T20:13:10.692-07:00LOL, Judy. Thanks.LOL, Judy. Thanks.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-47948175584439858872015-08-27T19:47:36.588-07:002015-08-27T19:47:36.588-07:00Having lived in only small towns, I find I get anx...Having lived in only small towns, I find I get anxious when dealing with activities in larger towns. Thank you for introducing me to Diane Burton. Her book sounds very interesting. robeader53@yahoo.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02761490718002339864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-7285369228825591162015-08-27T16:42:37.399-07:002015-08-27T16:42:37.399-07:00Great post. I live in a small town. I love the sma...Great post. I live in a small town. I love the small towns--where everyone knows your business. . .but you! :-)Judy Ann Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11933875283816712058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-89614785261099432892015-08-27T16:41:48.692-07:002015-08-27T16:41:48.692-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Judy Ann Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11933875283816712058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-60960093208795017072015-08-27T14:52:03.345-07:002015-08-27T14:52:03.345-07:00Thanks, Alicia. I've enjoyed the variety of pl...Thanks, Alicia. I've enjoyed the variety of places where we've lived. But our present home is the best.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-59953531744928324362015-08-27T14:49:48.904-07:002015-08-27T14:49:48.904-07:00I love setting stories in small towns, but other t...I love setting stories in small towns, but other than three glorious months when I was eleven, I've never actually lived in a small town. Always in a big city/metro. But, it does sound awesome. :) Fun blog!Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-59919059614086677242015-08-27T14:23:07.530-07:002015-08-27T14:23:07.530-07:00Thanks, Connie. I hadn't thought about intimac...Thanks, Connie. I hadn't thought about intimacy with regard to small towns but you're right.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-7314201092789275582015-08-27T14:17:54.310-07:002015-08-27T14:17:54.310-07:00I too like to write about small towns. Some of my ...I too like to write about small towns. Some of my books are written in small to midsize towns. Something about the intimacy of small towns that makes the story more interesting. I am going to get your latest release Diane, the story sounds wonderful and I can't wait to read it!Connie Breteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02688996584220088739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-51506976563506400752015-08-27T13:13:21.937-07:002015-08-27T13:13:21.937-07:00Thanks, Susan. I think you're right about smal...Thanks, Susan. I think you're right about small rural towns being the right setting for a cozy. Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-79258644148813687612015-08-27T10:20:17.890-07:002015-08-27T10:20:17.890-07:00I love rural areas as setting for my cozy mystery ...I love rural areas as setting for my cozy mystery series. Something about the home-town flavor is ripe for conflict! Nice post. Good luck with this book--sounds compelling.Susan Coryellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04700818086229953333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-33061159146125949532015-08-27T07:47:30.855-07:002015-08-27T07:47:30.855-07:00My pleasure!My pleasure!Christa Nardihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-38721230079038911002015-08-27T07:35:28.452-07:002015-08-27T07:35:28.452-07:00Small indeed, Maureen. Actually, all 9 grades (inc...Small indeed, Maureen. Actually, all 9 grades (including kindergarten) were in that classroom. Thanks for stopping by.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-92020196105076010542015-08-27T07:33:54.086-07:002015-08-27T07:33:54.086-07:00It is, Darcy. We often go to the beach after dinne...It is, Darcy. We often go to the beach after dinner to watch the sunset.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-12467418859072765432015-08-27T07:32:12.137-07:002015-08-27T07:32:12.137-07:00Thanks, Margo.Thanks, Margo.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-55140823869267412422015-08-27T07:31:53.946-07:002015-08-27T07:31:53.946-07:00Thanks, Marissa. I've felt that way, too, Mari...Thanks, Marissa. I've felt that way, too, Marissa, never a native. Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-84971137520762916722015-08-27T06:44:49.208-07:002015-08-27T06:44:49.208-07:00Growing up a Marine Corps brat, I've never bee...Growing up a Marine Corps brat, I've never been a native anywhere I lived. I love the voice in your excerpt. Can't wait to read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-18073946217426245112015-08-27T05:41:59.375-07:002015-08-27T05:41:59.375-07:00I love small towns. Wow- that is one small classro...I love small towns. Wow- that is one small classroom, lol. Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785560971517152290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-19064212975740364982015-08-27T05:13:21.960-07:002015-08-27T05:13:21.960-07:00*Sigh* It must be lovely living in a lakeshore res...*Sigh* It must be lovely living in a lakeshore resort town! Love the synopsis!Darcy Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420095321400063307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-29697781828374350302015-08-27T05:11:31.959-07:002015-08-27T05:11:31.959-07:00Still love this, Diane. Best of luck!Still love this, Diane. Best of luck!Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.com