Thursday 13 September 2012

Ted

sunny, warm, temps 26


Wonderful news! THE BEAUTIFUL MYSTERY's on the NYTimes list for a second week! We're now at #10. Yippee!

Now that many of you have read it - I wonder... If you liked the book, would you mind letting others know? It makes such a difference to the life of a book. I know you're spreading the word, but I just thought I'd ask. Thank you!

Writing/editing went well yesterday on Book 9. Long day. Started at 8am and finally was satisfied with the chapter at 5:30. Got up all creaky from the chair. But I'm happy. Phew.

Hope you're enjoying the day!

Most of you have been just so supportive of this book - but I have another favour to ask...when you post comments, or reviews....I wonder if you could try not to give too much away? I know sometimes it seems you're not, and I know you don't mean to, but if you can be careful I'd really appreciate it.

We're in Montreal now, for the funeral tomorrow of our friend Ted Wilson. Lovely man, married to a wonderful and dynamic woman, also our good friend - Sandra.

Sad time - but he was so loved and it's a chance to celebrate a terrific life.

25 comments:

Donna said...

Thank you for THE beautiful Mystery. It's the knid of book you get half way thru and Iam already not wanting it to end . Thank you so much for all of your books. I have both daughters avid Penny fans !! Donna15 nfidenc

Dorothy said...

Thank you for writing The Beautiful Mystery. AS I read it, I could hear the Gregorian chants. I thoroughly enjoyed this book because I could use both of my passions at the same time (music and reading)! I began reading your books in May 2012 and have devoured them. I took the first 7 books out from the public library, but, this one I bought and it is on my IPad so I can enjoy it again and again. As a Canadian myself, your books have filled a void for me in good Canadian mystery writing. Your character development is wonderful. Having been in Quebec City for a holiday in July, this year, I saw parts of the City with new eyes. I can't wait for the next book.

nancy said...

I have enjoyed all your books so much that I am always a little sad when I finish the last one and know I have to wait a year to read another of your books. Your writing is lyrical--especially so in The Beautiful Mystery. Lovely story--so thought provoking. I look forward to your next book! Thank you! Nancy

Lynn said...

I can't wait a whole year for the next book! Write like the wind Ms. Penny!

Anonymous said...

I finished The Beautiful Mystery this morning at 2:00. You have such a lovely style of writing...almost poetry, and I've enjoyed your previous books so much, and have recommended them to many fellow readers. However, I was SO disappointed in the story of Beautiful Mystery, particularly the ending. I will probably read the next book, but I feel as though I am being manipulated into doing so. I finally went to sleep this morning feeling very unsatisfied. Diane

Ryan said...

Beautiful read !!! This is been a very god writing Ms. Penny

Erika said...

I just finished "The Beautiful Mystery" last night. I think it's by far the best of the Gamache mysteries. When does the next one come out?!?!?

Anonymous said...

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Daryl said...

i am still reading and i have to say this is very hard to read .. i ache for Jean-Guy... want to smash that ass Francoeur ... hurry up with the next book please i need to know Jean-Guy will be okay

Anonymous said...

The Beautiful Mystery is amazing. I would love to know what inspired you to write such a different plot. I'm motivated now to research Gregorian chants. Like the writer above, I can't wait to know if Jean-Guy will come back from the dark side.

I'm a Mt. Holyoke alum (1965) living in Ontario, so was very interested in your visit there.

Best wishes,

Nancy Brown

Anonymous said...

Love all the books - but how can you leave Jean-Guy in such a position - I am so sad. The next book had better come quickly I am in purgatory.
However, because of this book, I decided to use Gregorian chant for one of the songs for my school's Advent liturgy in December.

Anonymous said...

Just finished listening to The Beautiful Mystery on audio, and had to go back to book 1 to see how we ended up there. I enjoyed this book very much. The narrator is wonderful, and the writing is rich and engaging. I think it's rare to find a book this far into a series that can stand alone for a new reader. Thanks for your work.

Unknown said...

The Beautiful Mystery conjured up echoing footsteps and chants lingering in the air. The taste of wild blueberry and dark chocolate. Reach out and I can touch to stone walls.

Your books are so evocative of places and people -- so glad to see that the role of Gamache has been cast -- wonderful choice. Have been watching "Land Girls" and here he is as a different character than Linley. Who will be playing Beauvoir and Lacoste?

Like so many others am waiting for the next book.

? for you. On the Amazon booksite there are pictures as side bars on all the book reviews. They were obviously taken as inspiration for the books. Are these from your personal photo gallery? I grew up on the Island of Montreal and went to summer camp at Owl's Head, so the pictures bring back many memories. Including winter trips to Carnival in Q.C. Would love to see more.

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