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Comment on RESPONDING TO A RABBI’S MURDER by tvl

tvl — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:22:48 +0000

In reply to Brent. Brent, thanks so much for your comment. Always a pleasure to hear from you.

Comment on RESPONDING TO A RABBI’S MURDER by Brent

Brent — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:57:52 +0000

I just finished the book and feel this “Flash” was so sensationalized from a perspective of a relative who really didn’t sound like a person who could “get into the head” of Barbara. If this could somehow instigate interest in the “real” story how great that would be. Keep writing Mr. LoCicero!

Comment on Herewith, I Quibble by tvl

tvl — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 01:40:24 +0000

In reply to Marlene Hamilton. Thanks, Marlene. I greatly appreciate your comment.

Comment on Herewith, I Quibble by Marlene Hamilton

Marlene Hamilton — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 23:09:44 +0000

I agree completely with your reaction. To this Tradgedy ! Seems like Barbara needed more help

Comment on RESPONDING TO A RABBI’S MURDER by tvl

tvl — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 13:20:53 +0000

In reply to Stephen J. Bridges.

Thanks, Stephen, for your kind comment. I greatly appreciate your reaching out.
Best,
Tom

Comment on RESPONDING TO A RABBI’S MURDER by Stephen J. Bridges

Stephen J. Bridges — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 11:39:03 +0000

I enjoyed the book. My brother is mentioned in passing as the shooter frequented the apartment he shared with two other student during the 1962/63 school year. I read it back in the 70’s and could not put it down.

Comment on THINGS HAVE CHANGED (Part 2) by Kassie

Kassie — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 07:08:23 +0000

Ah yes, nicely put, evyoerne.

Comment on THINGS HAVE CHANGED by Irene

Irene — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 05:48:42 +0000

You can always tell an expert! Thanks for coniirbuttng.

Comment on DON’T READ THIS! UNLESS YOU WANT TO SPECULATE ON GONE GIRL’S NEW CINEMATIC ENDING by a

Sun, 06 Jul 2014 11:57:43 +0000

Thanks for finally writing about > DON’T READ THIS! UNLESS YOU WANT TO SPECULATE ON GONE GIRL’S NEW CINEMATIC
ENDING – TVLOCICERO.COM < Loved it!

Comment on THE MORALITY OF PRICING by tvl

tvl — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 21:50:11 +0000

In reply to Roz Whitney. Thank you, Roz. I'll keep you posted.

Comment on THE MORALITY OF PRICING by Roz Whitney

Roz Whitney — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 20:26:30 +0000

Thanks for shedding some light on this topic. I’ve often wondered about pricing and will look forward to hearing more about your results.

Comment on MY FRIEND ELMORE LEONARD by tvl

tvl — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 18:11:33 +0000

In reply to Roz Whitney. Thanks, Roz. As always, grateful for your visit and your comment.

Comment on MY FRIEND ELMORE LEONARD by Roz Whitney

Roz Whitney — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 17:20:51 +0000

Thanks for the insight. Nice to read something other than a list of novels and films.

Comment on FOUND GOLD by tvl

tvl — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 19:03:08 +0000

Thanks so much for stopping by, Roz, and for the comment. Let’s connect with email.
Mine is tvloc1@netscape.net

Comment on FOUND GOLD by Roz Whitney

Roz Whitney — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 15:56:14 +0000

Gratifying, isn’t it Tom? After all these years. Thanks for the update.

Comment on DON’T HIDE YOUR LIGHT UNDER A BUSHEL by tvl

tvl — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:27:39 +0000

In reply to litlove.

Dear Ms. Litlove,
Thanks so much for the kind, generous and helpful words. Yes, for more than 40 years, starting back in my research and writing of Murder in the Synagogue, I’ve thought often about the impact and consequences of our love affair with the gun and the easy access on which we’ve always insisted. Six months after Rabbi Adler’s assassination, Charlie Whitman, a former Marine and an engineering student at the University of Texas, with an IQ of 172 and a tumor growing wildly (and undetected) in his brain, easily assembled a military-style arsenal from local gun shops, carted it up the tallest building on campus and began using people below for target practice: 14 killed, 32 wounded. Enough outrage to produce effective gun control? Of course not. Thanks as always for stopping by.
Tom

Comment on DON’T HIDE YOUR LIGHT UNDER A BUSHEL by litlove

litlove — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:43:32 +0000

This is fantastic – a collection of wonderful reviews, every word of which you richly deserve. I really hope that this sort of impetus will help you break through the barrier of a thousand flashlights, and I can see that Murder in the Synagogue in particular is a book that speaks very succinctly to the moment in America. You need to get this book linked to the dicussion that will be taking place about youth violence and gun control. I don’t doubt that you have some excellent and highly pertinent things to say.

Comment on MY SHIP HAS COME IN! by tvl

tvl — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:50:18 +0000

In reply to Roz. Thanks, Roz. Because your comment was first, I will be sharing generously with you!

Comment on MY SHIP HAS COME IN! by Roz

Roz — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 23:21:17 +0000

Congratulations on your new found wealth, Tom! Count on me to keep your secret…

Comment on WHY I DISAPPEARED by Harold

Harold — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:31:36 +0000

In reply to tvl. I hope you enjoy it!

Comment on WHY I DISAPPEARED by tvl

tvl — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:41:08 +0000

In reply to Harold.

Thanks, Harold. Great thought–an autobio documentary–but I’m not able to finance it myself. I’ve seen a few and, thanks to you, have Sherman’s March coming from Netflix.

Comment on WHY I DISAPPEARED by Harold

Harold — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 01:59:32 +0000

Very interesting account. Sounds like a great topic for a documentary. (Ever seen Sherman’s March?)

Comment on DEFEAT by tvl

tvl — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:54:59 +0000

In reply to Roz Whitney. Roz, you're a sweetheart. You can post it wherever you wish. Thanks!

Comment on DEFEAT by Roz Whitney

Roz Whitney — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:48:15 +0000

Wish I could post this on my FB page. Instead, I forwarded it to a few folks. As only TVL can be… clever and funny.

Comment on PLEASED AND GRATIFIED by tvl

tvl — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:30:07 +0000

In reply to litlove.

My deep gratitude to you, Victoria. Hey, everyone, please do yourself a favor and visit this remarkable woman’s consistently wonderful blog every chance you get. Here’s where to find it: http://litlove.wordpress.com/

Comment on PLEASED AND GRATIFIED by litlove

litlove — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:46:53 +0000

Aww bless you! It’s a great book and one I am delighted to champion. Everyone: go read it now!!

Comment on PLEASED AND GRATIFIED by tvl

tvl — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:14:44 +0000

In reply to Roz Whitney. Thanks so much, Roz! Amazon's the place. The easiest way to get there is from the Books page on this site. Just click on the Amazon button next to The Obsession, and it will take you there. Thanks again! Tom

Comment on PLEASED AND GRATIFIED by Roz Whitney

Roz Whitney — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:59:57 +0000

I know reading those positive remarks from such a highly-esteemed source provoked goose-bumps. Please tell your Kindle-less friends how we might secure a hard copy to satisfy our desire for some worthwhile reading. My heartfelt congratulations to you, Tom!

Comment on FLIRTING WITH GENRE by tvl

tvl — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:11:58 +0000

Thanks so much for your comments.Yes, I think you’re on to something about the experience of reading crime. It does seem to serve some deep psychological needs, maybe, as you say, helping us negotiate hidden guilt of our own. I suppose something similar can be said about certain other genres such as psychological fiction, suspense and horror, and sometimes serving more obvious, less hidden needs with romance, erotica and fantasy. What I also find interesting is how many great novels blur the lines, mix the genres and generally confound the desire to categorize.

I appreciate your stopping by. Please come again.

Comment on FLIRTING WITH GENRE by litlove

litlove — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:38:51 +0000

I think those are wise words, from you and LeGuin. I read almost everything (never got on well with sci-fi, the undead or other horror, but you never know, the book could come along) and pleasure is the result of meeting a voice that really appeals. Which can happen anywhere, under any circumstances or indeed in any marketing category. I think it’s very sensible not to take these distinctions too seriously, and I certainly wouldn’t be swayed by them in my reading choices.

Do you think that crime readers feel less guilty than others because reading crime is fundamentally a way of negotiating guilt? The crime occurs, guilt is pervasive among a community and then, finally and thankfully an arrest is made, the moving finger comes to a rest. Guilt is attributed and the rest of us can walk away, innocent.