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An Ode to “Batman ’66”

Sally Carpenter Author Posted on July 17, 2015 by SandyFairfaxJuly 17, 2015

The release earlier this year of ABC’s Batman TV show on DVD and the Batman ’66 comics based on the iconic show have spark a revival in Batmania. I recently rewatched the show’s first two seasons (I’m not a fan … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Adam West, Batman 1966, Burt Ward, television

Amateur Sleuths: Useful Crimefighters or Meddling Busybodies?

Sally Carpenter Author Posted on February 16, 2015 by SandyFairfaxFebruary 16, 2015

Amateur sleuths–are they a help or a hindrance? In a recent review of my latest cozy, a blogger (who otherwise loved the book) was irked by my sleuth’s involvement in the case. He “sticks his nose where it doesn’t belong … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged amateur sleuths, cozy mysteries, Sandy Fairfax, teen idol, The Cunning Cruise Ship Caper

SHOP TILL YOU DROP ONLINE AND IN STORE

Sally Carpenter Author Posted on January 9, 2015 by SandyFairfaxJanuary 9, 2015

In recent years brick-and-mortar stores, especially bookshops, have bewailed the rise of Internet shopping. Is one type of shopping better than the other? I enjoyed browsing at the local Borders bookstores. I’ve found some books that I probably would not … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Barnes & Noble, online shopping

A Cozy Tribute To Elvis

Sally Carpenter Author Posted on November 21, 2014 by SandyFairfaxNovember 21, 2014

When I was writing the third book of my cozy mystery series, “The Cunning Cruise Ship Caper,” I didn’t consciously think of modeling the story after the format of an Elvis Presley movie. But why not copy the best? Elvis made … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bahamas, cozies, cruises, Elvis Presley, mysteries, pop stars, Teen idols

The Rise And Demise Of TV Theme Songs

Sally Carpenter Author Posted on October 7, 2014 by SandyFairfaxOctober 7, 2014

One of the favorite albums in my record (vinyl) collection is a two-disc set from TeeVee Toons called “Television’s Greatest Hits” with no less than 65 theme songs from ’50s and ’60s shows. The themes cover children’s shows, comedies, dramas, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alias Smith and Jones, Beverly Hillbillies, Brady Bunch, Castle, Davy Jones, Gilligan's Island, Hawaii 5-0, Michael Nesmith, Mission: Impossible, Rays, Sandy Fairfax, television, TV theme songs

Blog hop: Meet Celeste Farmington

Sally Carpenter Author Posted on August 26, 2014 by SandyFairfaxAugust 26, 2014

Today I’m bopping along on a character blog hop. I was tagged by Connie Archer, the national bestselling author of the Soup Lovers Mystery series from Berkley Prime Crime: A Spoonful of Murder, A Broth of Betrayal and A Roux … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cozy mystery, cruise ship, Sandy Fairfax, teen idol

The Getty Museum, fine art and genre writing

Sally Carpenter Author Posted on June 9, 2014 by SandyFairfaxJune 9, 2014

Some people relax by going to a movie, a sporting event, the beach or the woods. But put me in a museum and I’m happy camper. The quiet environment, the colors and the centuries of history not only soothing but … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged art, Getty Center, Getty Museum, writing

Submitted for your approval: A tribute to Rod Serling

Sally Carpenter Author Posted on April 29, 2014 by SandyFairfaxApril 29, 2014

In blog interviews I’m often asked to name my favorite authors and the ones that have influenced me. Instead of naming the usual suspects, I rely: Rod Serling. He wasn’t a mystery writer and he didn’t write novels but he … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Rod Serling, television, Twilight Zone

Blog hop: My Writing Process

Sally Carpenter Author Posted on April 1, 2014 by SandyFairfaxApril 1, 2014

Like the Easter Bunny, I’m hopping along on a blog hop at the invitation of author Marie Lavender (http://marielavender.blogspot.com/). Authors who are “tagged” are asked to answer four questions about their writing process and then “tag” other authors to continue … Continue reading →

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Out of town on a blog tour

Sally Carpenter Author Posted on February 18, 2014 by SandyFairfaxFebruary 18, 2014

I’m cruising down the cyberhighway on a two-week blog tour for “The Sinister Sitcom Caper.” Please join me at any stop and leave a comment. I’ll be giving away two copies of the book along the way. Hope to start … Continue reading →

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