tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post1320994727002182919..comments2023-11-03T04:57:11.073-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: THE GIRL WHO DISAPPEARED TWICELoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-67529123155395934452011-06-24T23:38:32.994-04:002011-06-24T23:38:32.994-04:00Thanks, Nancy. Hope you enjoy the book and the te...Thanks, Nancy. Hope you enjoy the book and the team!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516396289919506657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-71978065889379063812011-06-24T23:25:46.231-04:002011-06-24T23:25:46.231-04:00Helen, congrats on the bird! Don't let him ge...Helen, congrats on the bird! Don't let him get spoiled with that cool weather.<br /><br />Andrea, welcome! Sorry I'm so late to the party. I've recently become interested in romantic thrillers. I also love team books, so I'll definitely be checking out your work.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-18491534461254725602011-06-24T21:59:19.390-04:002011-06-24T21:59:19.390-04:00Thanks, Louisa. The truth is, I can't help it...Thanks, Louisa. The truth is, I can't help it. I'm a raging perfectionist and it really bothers me when I'm less than accurate. On the other hand, I do believe the story comes first. So if I have to bend the rules a bit, I will-- but if it's anything major I put in an author's note explaining what I've tweaked and why. And, yes, the FBI has been, and continues to be, an awesome consulting source for me. They are also really supportive of my writing; many of them have become reader fans, as well!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516396289919506657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-59323893559317620822011-06-24T21:25:19.514-04:002011-06-24T21:25:19.514-04:00Good on you, Helen! Make him behave!
Wow, Andrea...Good on you, Helen! Make him behave!<br /><br /><br />Wow, Andrea, what a fabulous research resource you have there and it sounds like they are really behind your writing too. I can't even begin to imagine the information you have accumulated over the years. Fascinating stuff and I truly admire your determination to get things right!Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-30360775456382268092011-06-24T20:19:11.380-04:002011-06-24T20:19:11.380-04:00That's so interesting, Andrea! Thanks so much!...That's so interesting, Andrea! Thanks so much!<br /><br /><i>But, in defense of "Criminal Minds", TV viewers want excitement and instant gratification. Thus, the enhancements.</i><br /><br />I think I may be in the minority, but I don't get bothered by embellishments (up to a point *g*) as long as it suits the story. Mainly because I know it <i>is</i> a story :-)Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-52252116094574399242011-06-24T17:26:02.278-04:002011-06-24T17:26:02.278-04:00Thank you all again for having me here today and f...Thank you all again for having me here today and for your kind words. I'm really enjoying this blogging day.<br /><br />Okay, Beth, I'm going to answer your question, but it might deter your daughter. :) The truth is, while I also enjoy "Criminal Minds", there's a ton of fiction in it. Like, in truth, there's no huge glass building devoted to the BAU. Like there's no private jet-- the agents fly the same way we do: coach! They don't even get first class. :) Like there's no button you can press a la Penelope Garcia that produces every known fact to mankind about that Unsub, such as his/her criminal record, educational background, driving violations, marital status, etc. And most important: the main function of the BAU is as a support team. They have to be invited by local law enforcement to assist in a case—and, when they do, they ASSIST, they don't take over.<br /><br />The parts that ring true are the incredible profiling abilities, the loyalty among team members, and the necessity of mobilizing instantly and taking off for the crime scene. Also, their main conference room is awesome and just as impressive as anything I've seen on TV.<br /><br />FYI, the cast and crew of "Criminal Minds" does go down to Quantico and do research with the real BAU. One day when I was on a conference call with them, Thomas Gibson and Joseph Mantegna were down there. Cool, huh?<br /><br />In short, the real BAU is as strong and realistic as life itself. But, in defense of "Criminal Minds", TV viewers want excitement and instant gratification. Thus, the enhancements.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516396289919506657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-63484072616419065292011-06-24T16:07:27.620-04:002011-06-24T16:07:27.620-04:00Hi, Andrea, welcome to the Lair! The title of you...Hi, Andrea, welcome to the Lair! The title of your latest release is very intriguing. Thanks for joining us today. I'm impressed (and amazed) and all the authentic sources you've corraled to give your books a real-life flavor!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-21072417527435728852011-06-24T15:49:39.014-04:002011-06-24T15:49:39.014-04:00Hi Beth, great question. I often wonder how accura...Hi Beth, great question. I often wonder how accurate TV is...KJ Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804154383187423821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-16902383635598777152011-06-24T15:48:48.505-04:002011-06-24T15:48:48.505-04:00Hey Pat, love your enthusiasm. I would like to see...Hey Pat, love your enthusiasm. I would like to see more women in the thriller genre...so much potential!KJ Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804154383187423821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-66591390562231124912011-06-24T15:47:32.815-04:002011-06-24T15:47:32.815-04:00Susan, I laughed at your comment about the Glock. ...Susan, I laughed at your comment about the Glock. Most of us have days where we would like to be packing! :)KJ Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804154383187423821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-47901483178125078262011-06-24T15:45:24.364-04:002011-06-24T15:45:24.364-04:00Catslady, thanks for stopping by. Andrea has creat...Catslady, thanks for stopping by. Andrea has created a fabulous set of characters who promise loads of adventures!KJ Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804154383187423821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-55359811701538367912011-06-24T15:44:53.071-04:002011-06-24T15:44:53.071-04:00Welcome to the lair, Andrea, and thank you so much...Welcome to the lair, Andrea, and thank you so much for sharing some of your experiences with us! <br /><br />So far the only hands on research I've done was at a local winery *g* <br /><br />Criminal Minds is one of my daughters' favorite shows. My older daughter has even considered studying forensic and criminal psychology. How does the show do compared to a real life Behavioral Analysis Unit? More fiction than fact?Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-24108754723117899172011-06-24T14:50:33.485-04:002011-06-24T14:50:33.485-04:00Pat, that's a lovely thing to say. I'll r...Pat, that's a lovely thing to say. I'll remember it each and every time I look at a blank screen and try to summon up my writing muse! Thank you.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516396289919506657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-61305489734010182512011-06-24T14:44:26.033-04:002011-06-24T14:44:26.033-04:00Hello, Andrea and KJ,
Fantastic seems to be the w...Hello, Andrea and KJ,<br /><br />Fantastic seems to be the word of the<br />day! May I add innovative, informative,<br />instructional, and educational? These<br />words are among those useful in any<br />description of your books. We are <br />treated to great stories as well as<br />being instructed in the real-life<br />workings of many law enforcement<br />organizations! Thank you so very much!!<br /><br />Pat CochranPat Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997396930842831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-50193736470693921622011-06-24T12:26:31.742-04:002011-06-24T12:26:31.742-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.orangeseattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08842778306160793197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-75355114474885055842011-06-24T11:13:31.520-04:002011-06-24T11:13:31.520-04:00I appreciate your enthusiasm so much! And, yes it...I appreciate your enthusiasm so much! And, yes it is an awesome opportunity and an honor to work with the BU. I get a whole new learning experience and perspective each time I research a new book.<br /><br />BTW, Susan, don't undersell being a stay-at-home Mom. I've done that, and it's one of the hardest (and most rewarding) jobs in the world! Believe me, you're doing your own hands-on research! :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516396289919506657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-17346878702817115552011-06-24T11:01:30.720-04:002011-06-24T11:01:30.720-04:00Wow, Andrea, your books sound fantastic! And I...Wow, Andrea, your books sound fantastic! And I'm so jealous of all your extensive, on-site research. I'm a stay at home mom with little kids, so this rules out a lot of fun, hands-on research. <br /><br />Although I suppose shooting a Glock *is* sort of a life skill the kids could use. <br /><br />Anyway, for now I'm going to live vicariously through you & your books. Thanks for coming by today!Susan Seyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18033511012283092945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-33199404079352695682011-06-24T10:41:40.277-04:002011-06-24T10:41:40.277-04:00It sounds like the beginning of a great series. I&...It sounds like the beginning of a great series. I've been hearing great things about this book and it sounds exciting!catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-2617835474292775052011-06-24T09:46:41.717-04:002011-06-24T09:46:41.717-04:00Great question, Russ. When I was writing TWISTED ...Great question, Russ. When I was writing TWISTED and DRAWN IN BLOOD, I consulted extensively with the Asian Criminal Enterprise Task Force. You'll see why that was necessary when you read the books. What I learned is that each organized crime group tends to have its own MO. With Asian Organized Crime, there's less violence and drugs, and more human trafficking, prostitution and gambling.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516396289919506657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-69500291754307176902011-06-24T09:07:02.936-04:002011-06-24T09:07:02.936-04:00Wow Andrea fascinating stuff. Looks like another ...Wow Andrea fascinating stuff. Looks like another book I will have to buy and read.<br /><br />I was intrigued when you mentioned the Asian Crime Unit. Is there somethings inherently different about Asian crime as compared to other types of crime?<br /><br />RldRusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05806924826355838873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-73472619436940744632011-06-24T08:59:37.636-04:002011-06-24T08:59:37.636-04:00Anna, I've had so many years of amazing and ey...Anna, I've had so many years of amazing and eye-opening research experiences with the FBI, I couldn't pick just one if I tried. I LOVE working with the BAU, since I'm fascinated by the human mind and my thrillers, therefore, tend to be psychological thrillers.<br /><br />On the other hand, I've had a few REALLY embarrassing (at least for me!) moments. When I started writing FBI-based thrillers, I had no idea what a pistol's "magazine" actually looked like. I'd only seen them on TV. So when the FBI experts taught me how to shoot, I wanted to learn how to load, as well. They were very agreeable and the whole team gathered around as I followed instructions and loaded my own magazine, bullet by bullet. The bullets slide in the chamber vertically and then get flattened, one on top of the other. The last bullet is a killer (no pun intended!) because there's very little wiggle room and it's hard to push in. Me being me, I finished the job and blurted out the first thing that came into my writer's head: "I get it! It's just like a Pez dispenser!" The entire firing range of agents burst out laughing! On the plus side, they agreed with me. :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516396289919506657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-46070029824744626622011-06-24T08:37:52.764-04:002011-06-24T08:37:52.764-04:00Hi, everyone, and thanks so much for having me. I...Hi, everyone, and thanks so much for having me. It's wonderful to walk into my office and find such a great reception!<br /><br />I'll start by answering your initial questions. Helen, you're up first:<br /><br />Some of my books are in a series and some are stand-alone. THE GIRL WHO DISAPPEARED TWICE is the first in the "Forensic Instincts" series, since it opens the door to the most fascinating-to-create team of protagonists I've ever had the pleasure of writing. I love them and I hope you will, too!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516396289919506657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-4247689344911736292011-06-24T08:04:30.876-04:002011-06-24T08:04:30.876-04:00Anna S, now what woman in her right mind wouldn...Anna S, now what woman in her right mind wouldn't love researching a hockey team? Love it!KJ Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804154383187423821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-59321671636358979012011-06-24T08:03:29.752-04:002011-06-24T08:03:29.752-04:00Dianna, I also love all those shows, especially NC...Dianna, I also love all those shows, especially NCIS. Gibbs is such a great character.KJ Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804154383187423821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-12940697279378169112011-06-24T08:02:27.308-04:002011-06-24T08:02:27.308-04:00Barb, I loved the humanity and depth of character ...Barb, I loved the humanity and depth of character in Andrea's book. The characters aren't perfect, and that makes it interesting.KJ Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804154383187423821noreply@blogger.com