There was no one quite like him in the mystery field. But with David there was no mystery: what you saw was what you got, and what you saw was boundless enthusiasm and a love of fine stories. To say nothing of an endless well of help and encouragement for new writers. David was the first person to contact me about a book signing when my debut novel came out, and we were friends ever afterward. He was instrumental in my getting two fine jacket blurbs from better known writers for my current book. We will all miss him.
Oh yeas!
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ReplyDeleteThere was no one quite like him in the mystery field. But with David there was no mystery: what you saw was what you got, and what you saw was boundless enthusiasm and a love of fine stories. To say nothing of an endless well of help and encouragement for new writers. David was the first person to contact me about a book signing when my debut novel came out, and we were friends ever afterward. He was instrumental in my getting two fine jacket blurbs from better known writers for my current book. We will all miss him.
ReplyDeleteMilton-My panel at Noircon is going to be remembrance of David so thanks for this story, which I will include.
ReplyDeleteRough day indeed, Keith.
Glad to help. I still feel pole-axed.
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