Dying to Get Published

by Judy Fitzwater

Book Overview

Mystery writer Jennifer Marsh has a stack of unpublished manuscripts and rejection letters to match filling her closet. All she needs is publicity to get her books published. How about murder?She'll... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 1568658990
• ISBN13: 9781568658995
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Random House
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great Debut!

The first in a planned series of six novels (now close to completion at five published), Dying to Get Published, is Judy's Fitzwater's spellbinding debut book. Jennifer Marsh is a struggling writer, doing everything she can to get her murder mysteries published... and she means -everything-, right down to planning a real murder to help her write her fictional ones.Everything goes sour, though, when Jennifer's intended victim turns up dead, and she's left cheated out of her crime! But not exactly... since guess who appears to be the perfect suspect? You guessed it.The most notable aspect of Fitzwater's writing is her incredible ability to make her characters -real- and extremely identifiable. Whether you want to shake them, hold their hands, or stop them on the street, the constructs of Fitzwater's mind are an amusing bunch-- one you're not likely to forget in the near future. If you're a mystery fan looking for a quirky, fun read, try Judy Fitzwater. You won't be disappointed.

Mystery Writers Don't Get Mad, They Plot Murders

An enjoyable, fun mystery. Finally, no cops or PI's, no dames, not even a trench coat. "Dying To Get Published" is a satisfying read that would be great for a long plane ride or a day at the beach. I particularly liked the way the book tapped into Jennifer's dark side. I mean who hasn't thought about sending threatening letters or killing someone? (Oh, like YOU haven't!) This was my first Judy Fitzwater novel, but I plan to read them all.

Intriguingly different

This book gave me a totally different slant on the task of writing and getting published. Being inside Jennifer Marsh's mind was fascinating. The plot of the story was different. I kept reading to find out if there ever would be a murder. The characters, Southern, were quirky but believable. I know real people like some of these. Thoroughly enjoyable.

A Definite 5 Star Book

I personally found the book to be one of the best I've ever read. It's fast-paced, amusing, well-written, and has lovely characters and dialogue. Jennifer Marsh is a great character that I relate to and who makes me laugh. She's perfect to carry a series. I've recommended DYING TO GET PUBLISHED and its successors to everyone I know. I enjoyed them all immensely. If you're looking for a great mystery and a charming novel, you should definitely find a copy of DYING TO GET PUBLISHED. Judy Fitzwater has created clever, interesting plots and a wonderfully entertaining cast of characters. Her manner of writing is crisp, clear, and the woman can certainly turn a phrase. This book gets my highest praise as will all of Fitzwater's future books, I'm sure.

If you're only going to read one mystery this year . . .

Deeply rooted in its surroundings, this novel is full of the flavor of the south and southern personality and charm. People have strong relationships and come together in social settings that make you feel like you could be at home. Dying to Get Published is not only a rich mystery, but a humorous look into the business of writing and publishing.There is absolutely something in this book for everyone.