Themed mysteries

MarkEsq · Jan 21, 2009

I've noticed that themed mysteries have been hot for a while. You know, food mysteries with recipes, even home-improvement ones. Anybody know if there have been a wine-related series of mysteries? I have ideas percolating (don't we all?!) and am not sure where online to look for that answer.
Other than here, of course.

Thanks!
Mark

alleycat · Jan 21, 2009

Yep, I'm afraid so. There's a series called The Wine Lover's Mysteries.

MarkEsq · Jan 21, 2009

alleycat said:
Yep, I'm afraid so. There's a series called The Wine Lover's Mysteries.

D'oh!

Next question - can the market stand two series within the sub-genre? I see her's are Napa based, mine would be more international?

alleycat · Jan 21, 2009

You could make it a continuing character like Nero Wolfe, except instead of the character being a beer guzzling fat man, the character could be a noted wine connoisseur who travels internationally and manages to get involved in mysteries where his knowledge of wine and "wine people" leads him to a solution.

Or . . . something like that. I'm sure something like this has been done as well, but coming up with a unique character would make it that much more original to a reader.

Kate Thornton · Jan 21, 2009

How about real international flavors, with a book in France, a book in Australia, a book in Jerez...it sounds like a fun project!

cwfgal · Jan 21, 2009

Kate Thornton said:
How about real international flavors, with a book in France, a book in Australia, a book in Jerez...it sounds like a fun project!

And think of the trips you could deduct as a business expense if you get published!

Beth

Themed mysteries

MarkEsq

Clever title pending.

alleycat

Still around

MarkEsq

Clever title pending.

alleycat

Still around

Kate Thornton

Still Happy to be Here. Or Anywhere

cwfgal

On the rocks