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Nancy Martin

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Mystery author (of the Blackbird Sisters, Miss Ruffles.) Fan of Formula One and Patrick O’Brian. Sick of cooking, big fan of throw pillows. Want to see pictures of my grandkids?

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Ozymandias I met a traveller from an antique land

Ozymandias syndrome? Once I read that Rupert Murdoch has it, I see it in so many people.
Read the poem again: poets.org/poem/ozymand...

29.11.2024 16:44 — 👍 12    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Echocardiogram this morning, then lunch with writer friend. Both exploring the capacity of the heart. Oh, and my book club tonight. Win win win.

19.11.2024 21:06 — 👍 10    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0
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What’s your favorite bookstore? I love Mystery Lovers Bookshop in Oakmont, PA (a suburb of Pittsburgh.) A store with a long and glorious history. They’re re-arranging this weekend. Can’t wait to see the results. Where do you shop for books? We should make a starter pack!

17.11.2024 15:10 — 👍 16    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

The Martha Stewart doc is fascinating. For one thing, James Comey may be solely responsible for bringing down two strong, brilliant, successful women. Why? We’re going to write about this, aren’t we?

16.11.2024 16:15 — 👍 16    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Here’s my pal, former FBI agent turned true crime podcaster, Jodene Weber. Nancy sez, check it out!

15.11.2024 21:57 — 👍 12    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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It’s Dinner & Documentary Friday on Caught In My Web!
#truecrimepodcast

For dinner, a delicious Fig & Mushroom Quesadilla recipe 🍄‍🟫

Them, we begin analysis of Death at the Mansion, and the strange circumstances surrounding the death of Rebecca Zahau.

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Photo: IMDB

15.11.2024 15:27 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1

And Shakespeare.

14.11.2024 20:57 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

When you find out, let me know! (I admire writers who skip social media entirely. But do publishers still think writers need a big presence online? It’s wearying.)

14.11.2024 20:36 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

So great to see you!

14.11.2024 19:20 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Feeling despondent? So am I. Then I remembered, books can help. I know I can always escape into novels by P.G. Wodehouse and Patrick O’Brian and find strength in biographies of past leaders. What will you choose?

Books can help. Love this article in today’s Post. When times get tough, I turn to Patrick O’Brian. (I am ready to board for my fifth circumnavigation.) But maybe it’s time to crack open Dorothy Dunnett instead? Who do you read in times of trouble? I need suggestions, friends!

14.11.2024 14:16 — 👍 13    🔁 1    💬 3    📌 1

Tiny silver lining: Mitch McConnell’s departure.

14.11.2024 02:22 — 👍 16    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Years ago, at a lovely wedding reception in Arizona, the nice lady sitting next to me at the table opened her little handbag to show me her pistol. At a wedding reception. Sane gun laws, people. We just need a little sanity.

12.11.2024 22:04 — 👍 11    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Much as I’d like to stay and play, the daylight hours are for writing. See yinz later tonight.

12.11.2024 14:16 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Still a great first page. How to Murder a Millionaire, updated and ready if you like your mysteries with a little romance.

12.11.2024 03:17 — 👍 15    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1

Writer from Pittsburgh even though I write about Philadelphia. Go figure.

12.11.2024 00:22 — 👍 9    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

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