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Kathy Blumenstock's avatar

So many millions of congrats on this much-deserved honor. I still have my very battered p-back Baltimore Blues, which I purchased at the CVS--back when it carried books-- up the st from my home & which I read in a single night sitting up with my ailing cat the late great Cassie. The mention of Paige Rose made me weep, such a bright light who somehow made you thrilled to buy more books than you'd planned, always loved her appearance in "In A Strange City" when Tess is on Poe's trail.

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Beth Ann Fennelly's avatar

"The crime novel requires a moral universe where people die for a reason"--I love this and your reflections in general. Also, you won the fashion Edgar.❤️❤️

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Zija Pulp's avatar

I know you’re not supposed to comment on people’s appearance but in photo 2, you look gorgeous, young, and happier than ever. The outfit and accessories might have contributed but I think it’s mainly your esprit de corps. Congratulations!

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Laura Lippman's avatar

I’m of the mind that it’s fine to tell people they look gorgeous, so thank you.

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carla heck's avatar

Congratulations! And loved the speech. I don’t remember who/what turned me on to you, but it was over 20 years ago and I was living in Canton in Baltimore City. I got introduced to Tess and I’ve stayed for all the rest! And you motivated me to honor my pretty side; she’s still in there somewhere.

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Julia Klein's avatar

Brava! And congrats- I’ve always loved mystery and crime fiction because the “ no stone unturned” ethos of the crime solvers makes me feel hopeful, even if it’s twisty or

gruesome…

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Sara T.'s avatar

Well deserved—congratulations and thank you!

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Jeff Esterholm's avatar

I’m applauding from the Upper Midwest. Can you hear it? 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Susan Weis-Bohlen's avatar

Mazal tov. so happy for you!

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Gwenda Bond's avatar

BRAVA!

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Laura Stone's avatar

Every death matters. Yes, this part in particular. (And congratulations, as well!)

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Kris Jackson's avatar

Witty, gorgeous, and succinct! What a combo!! Congratulations!

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Valerie Monroe's avatar

LOVELOVELOVE this. (And congratulations!) xo

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Lisa Simeone's avatar

Brava, Laura!

Congratulations on your well-deserved award and pithy speech.

And those earrings and inded the whole outfit look fab!

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Laura Lippman's avatar

I might buy the earrings if RTR drops the price . . .

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Lisa Simeone's avatar

Yeah, they're charging way too much. I looked them up. Very pretty, but you can get similar vintage ones for sooo much less.

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Denise's avatar

Congratulations!

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Debra Fried's avatar

I know this isn't the point, but your shoes! And your skirt! Both would have been enough. And your speech - I hate speeches and I loved yours. I want to be a Table 20 friend. There, I said it.

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Laura Lippman's avatar

The shoes are ALWAYS the point.

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Jodi Bollendorf's avatar

BRAVO!

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