JENN McKINLAY: Release day is always a thrill!
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My next library lover's mystery is coming out on Tuesday, October 11th, and I have to say it's been quite a ride thus far!
First, the book title was used as a Jeopardy! clue. Simply amazing! No, they don't tell you it's going to happen. I was just lucky that a member of the FB group McKinlay's Mavens saw it and posted it. I'd have been crushed to have missed it.
THRILLING! Right? Never ever ever would I have thought I'd have a book as a clue on Jeopardy! And the $1000 category to boot! So fun.
Of course, I'm signing the book at my local bookstore, the Poisoned Pen, along with my recently published cookbook. This is why my bookstore is awesome. They carry and promote ALL of my work. Seriously, if you want a specialty item by an author, the Pen is your go to bookstore no matter where you live!
Here are the links to watch if you can't attend in person: Poisoned Pen YouTube or Poisoned Pen FBLive
And finally, I was quite chuffed to receive a starred review from Library Journal for The Plot and the Pendulum. Given that it's the 13th book in the series, I occasionally worry that my readers have series fatigue or that I do, but this review assuaged my fears and I am ever grateful.
Lucky number thirteen! A JEOPARDY! clue and a starred review . . . how exciting and so well-deserved . . . Congratulations, Jenn . . . .
ReplyDeleteWe watch JEOPARDY! and Wheel of Fortune, but that’s about it for game shows . . . .
Those are my two faves also, although I frequently forget to watch.
DeleteThat is all fabulous, Jenn! Such a great title, too. I'll try to catch your event - is that 7pm Phoenix time?
ReplyDeleteI don't watch any game shows. I couldn't make out the title of the category the guy picked - what was it?
Also, I had no idea we were both writing about skeletons in the wall at the same time! Resulting in completely different stories, of course. Can't wait to read yours.
DeleteTis the season for skeletons, Edith! LOL.
DeleteJenn, that is an amazing TV moment!! I bet your fan about died when she saw it. congratulations on everything ma dear XOXO
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lucy!
DeleteWhat fun that must have been, Jenn! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWhen I watched TV I liked to catch Jeopardy when I could. But it's been years, so I missed all the recent drama with Alex Trebek's illness, then death, then the jostling for replacing him, except to read what friends had to say.
I missed the drama, too. Thankfully.
DeleteCongratulations, Jenn! I've got it queued up to listen to it next week and can't wait. I never miss Jeopardy (I actually record it and watch it the next day while I eat lunch!) and I remember smiling when I heard that question. Yes - sigh - it would truly be incredible to end up as an answer on Jeopardy. That's definitely something to add to your list of accomplishments.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Meg. It felt very special :)
DeleteJenn, congratulations on the starred review and all the buzz. I love this series! The women are great, of course, but Sully, sigh. I read the excerpt you shared on Facebook and we are going to have a really good time!
ReplyDeleteIf we are home at lunch, we watch the noon news. Here it is preceeded by The Price is Right. We frequently tune in just in time to see the Showcase round. Such exuberance!!
I love the Price is Right!
DeleteYou are on a roll, Jenn!!! After jeopardy… a NYTimes crossword puzzle clue! Shoot the moon …
ReplyDeleteWhy not? LOL.
DeleteJENN: Having your book title as an answer on Jeopardy is soooo cool! And yay for the LJ starred review. Lesa Holstine.is a great advocate and supporter of mysteries.
ReplyDeleteNO, I don't watch game shows since I haven't had cable TV for a decade. Even then, I hardly watched any.
I'm not sure if they're gameshows but I love the cooking ones - Cupcake Wars, Great British Bake Off.
DeleteLooking forward to your new book! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!!
DeleteMy parents were diehard Jeopardy fans, my sister has taken up the torch :-) Like Grace, I haven't had cable for years, so no Jeopardy for me. But, gurrrl, what is this 'series fatigue' of which you speak?? NO WAY!! Congrats on your many accolades--all well-deserved, Jenn!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Flora!
DeleteCongratulations Jenn! That is so cool.
ReplyDeleteI remember mom watching Jeopardy when Art Fleming was the host. My parents never missed it. In dad's later years, we used to joke about "loud Jeopardy". My son passed the Jeopardy audition, but then was never called, so we were zealous Jeopardy watchers for years. Did you know that there's a Jeopardy plug-in you can use on your computer that lets you go through each board and answer the questions and it keeps track of the score and compares you to the contestants? My son used to do that every day. Of course there's no time limit, so it's not a fair comparison.
I had no idea! And, wow, about your son. Incredible!
DeleteCongratulations, Jenn! Seriously, one of us is going to have to change. Either you write more slowly or I must pick up my reading speed! I'm not ready to give up my other favorite authors just yet but I seem to be going behind on your works. Oh dear!
ReplyDeleteI used to watch Jeopardy and loved it. My kids encouraged me to try out for it but I never did. I don't watch any more. See above for my time problem!
I vote for me writing more slowly. LOL.
DeleteI saw that episode. Unlike the Jeopardy contestant, I knew the correct answer! The show isn’t the same without Alex Trebek and I don’t watch it regularly anymore. I do watch the Poisoned Pen author events regularly though. That’s how I found The Jungle Reds. I look forward to yours and the book!
ReplyDeleteExcellent! See you tonight - sort of!
DeleteI absolutely love Jeopardy, and used to watch it all the time. First, let me say, having your book used as a clue is unbelievably amazing! So thrilling, and I cannot believe that contestant didn’t just guess the answer! Nevertheless, that is incredibly great. Love love love it!
ReplyDeleteMany years ago I did a series of stories on how to get on a game show – – I know, hilarious – – and toured the whole Jeopardy program, including taking the Jeopardy test! Which, according to Alex Trebek, I could have been on the show if not for conflict of interest because of being a reporter. And I got to stand on this ser and try the buzzer, which is very difficult, because there’s a delay.
We all know lots of people who have been on, right? Meg Gardiner, and Brendan Dubois, who else? And both have won!
But my hugest congratulations on your new book, Jenn, and all the accolades! You are absolutely amazing!
Authors make perfect contestants - after librarians :)
DeleteHank, yes, my sister-in-law was on JEOPARDY! I bet we all know really smart people :-)
ReplyDeleteI remember watching all the time when I was a tween and we lived at my grandmother's house for a few years. Grandma was a major fan, and we even had the home game - which back then was not fancy and digital but literally little cards underneath little covers!
Jenn, I think the only thing cooler than having your title as an answer on JEOPARDY! would be to have it show up as a clue in the New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle. So that's the next goal you can shoot for...
That would be amazing!
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ReplyDeleteJenn, I don’t know how you have time to write so many books and to write them so well! Congratulations on having your book be a Jeopardy clue! When I had cable I faithfully watched Jeopardy, and often watched Wheel Of Fortune as well.
Now I have some reading to do…
DebRo
:) Thank you!
DeleteCongrats! I did catch that category; such fun to see your and other authors I know show up. I watch Jeopardy sporadically, usually a couple of times a week. There are some other game shows I enjoy, but it doesn't make up a huge amount of my TV watching.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mark!
DeleteCongrats on the launch of both books, Jenn!!!! Used to watch Jeopardy! Unfortunately, my TV is on the fizz and I cannot always get reception despite having cable.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder! I am going to order your books from Poisoned Pen today!
Diana
Thank you, Diana!
DeleteCongrats on your upcoming book release. I watch Jeopardy and sometimes Wheel of Fortune.
ReplyDeleteIt is a perfect pairing.
DeleteWow, Jenn! A Jeopardy clue and a starred review! You are on fire, dear lady. I love the cover of this new book, too. And, your fabulous Fairy Tale Cupcake Cookbook poised to be loved by all. Congratulations on all of it.
ReplyDeleteI don't watch Jeopardy because I don't have the television on during the time it airs, the middle of the afternoon here, at 3:30. It's a really odd time for me. I know I could watch it on On Demand or record it, but I tend to watch game shows that happen to come on when the TV is normally on. I don't really search them out. I watch Family Feud sometimes because it's on at 6:30 here, when I'm apt to have the TV on after the news.
Thank you, Kathy. Very exciting!
DeleteHuge congrats, Jenn! And what a great cover! I usually buy your books in hardcover but have pre-ordered Plot and Pendulum on Kindle so I can indulge on my trip!
ReplyDeleteHave an amazing trip, Debs!
DeleteCongratulations, Jenn. So much to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteThat book cover has all the elements that would excite a mystery reader, as does the plot based on the description.
The library lover series is not one I've read - so I just ordered Book 1. Very excited to start a new series and I will be up to book 13 before I know it. Keep 'em coming.
Thank you, JC. Welcome to the party :)
DeleteCongrats, Jenn! That much success must have you in a whirlwind of happy. I watch very little tv. Mostly stream. But sometimes I feel as if I'm missing out on modern culture. Am I?
ReplyDeleteI'm a streamer, too. I don't think we're missing much and if we are, someone is sure to tell us :)
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