tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post3686268891217026028..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: Truth Can Be Stranger Than Fiction by Margo HoornstraAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-83285708587447604222015-05-27T18:33:48.040-04:002015-05-27T18:33:48.040-04:00Nicely done, Margo. I'm also a Dragnet fan--yo...Nicely done, Margo. I'm also a Dragnet fan--you have the no-nonsense, just the facts, ma'am police procedural jargon down pat. This case, and your story, prove once again that hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13746968540046472354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-74356027618884215312015-05-26T19:49:51.711-04:002015-05-26T19:49:51.711-04:00What fun! I really enjoyed your story, Margo, and ...What fun! I really enjoyed your story, Margo, and your main character. I love his little side comments about how he hates dealing with criers. Nicely done! Thanks for sharing!MJ Schillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921672646433078203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-27486409603935580502015-05-24T17:01:36.176-04:002015-05-24T17:01:36.176-04:00I appreciate the praise, Maris. Thank you. I was r...I appreciate the praise, Maris. Thank you. I was reminded of the mini mystery you sold to WW about the barbecue.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-69111082200307885432015-05-24T16:59:45.842-04:002015-05-24T16:59:45.842-04:00Thank you, Rohn. MMRWA members sure are priceless....Thank you, Rohn. MMRWA members sure are priceless.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-52858252426278674312015-05-24T09:38:34.053-04:002015-05-24T09:38:34.053-04:00Great story. I loved how you described the restaur...Great story. I loved how you described the restaurant owner. I could just imagine his gestures and fake accent. Good ending.Marishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14714052867941990380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-7238767535271929102015-05-24T06:47:52.176-04:002015-05-24T06:47:52.176-04:00Writers in the family, Wow. The more I get to know...Writers in the family, Wow. The more I get to know MMRWA members the more impressed I am. Great succinct short story.Rohn Federbushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02016317876402074001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-41041163287829017412015-05-23T13:20:50.172-04:002015-05-23T13:20:50.172-04:00Dragnet was one of my favorites too, Leah. I even ...Dragnet was one of my favorites too, Leah. I even have a couple of scripts with Jack Webb's name on them. (Don't think it's an autograph, just those he was assigned)Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-16189034131150528492015-05-23T13:19:45.449-04:002015-05-23T13:19:45.449-04:00Thanks, Melissa. On your toes is good!Thanks, Melissa. On your toes is good!Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-89743180057822936762015-05-23T13:19:21.249-04:002015-05-23T13:19:21.249-04:00Thanks, Diane. Coming from you, I consider that hi...Thanks, Diane. Coming from you, I consider that high praise. I did a lot of short story writing when my 'day job' didn't leave time for much else.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-85238325386841821112015-05-23T13:18:37.914-04:002015-05-23T13:18:37.914-04:00Real case, Jannine. Actually the former woman acco...Real case, Jannine. Actually the former woman accomplice, who had no familial relationship to the victim tried to claim the body. She confessed under questioning. It was her, not the wanna be. Geez. Only you would point that out. (and I mean that in the most complimentary way!) LOLMargo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-36051033710940026642015-05-23T11:11:40.987-04:002015-05-23T11:11:40.987-04:00Nice! I also enjoyed that "Dragnote" ton...Nice! I also enjoyed that "Dragnote" tone, Margo. (It was one of my favorite shows way back when.)Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-18876718099001462942015-05-23T09:46:25.390-04:002015-05-23T09:46:25.390-04:00Wonderful story! Keeps you on your toes!Wonderful story! Keeps you on your toes!Melissa Keirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10247037321769755660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-82282974338302831322015-05-23T09:34:55.532-04:002015-05-23T09:34:55.532-04:00I remember "Manhunt"-Dragnet, too. Talk ...I remember "Manhunt"-Dragnet, too. Talk about a blast from the past. Very nice job, Margo. You do have a talent for short stories.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-30146121272632319092015-05-23T07:43:55.941-04:002015-05-23T07:43:55.941-04:00Interesting--so this was a real case? The story do...Interesting--so this was a real case? The story does have a "Dragnet" type feel to it. But who actually killed the guy? The accomplice or the wannabe lover?Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047728297429025804noreply@blogger.com