Robert B. Parker: Rest in peace
by Oline H. Cogdill
January 20th, 2010Like many readers, Robert B. Parker’s death on Jan. 18 came as a shock.
According to reports, Parker died at age 77 “just sitting at his desk” at his home in Cambridge, Mass.
The creator of the Spenser private detective novels, which debuted with The Godwulf Manuscript (1973), was one of those rare authors whose work never went out of style.
During the past decade or so, Parker was turning out about three novels a year at a clip that would make younger authors run in terror. But 77 is way too young to die.
Several years ago, Parker came to Florida to be the guest speaker at the annual Sleuthfest. As is usual with these guest speakers, I interviewed Parker over the phone to help promote Sleuthfest.
I was struck with how nice he was during our phone interview, walking me through his life, his routine and his unusual arrangement with his wife, Joan. During the interview, Parker showed me what a great sense of humor he had, talked about his love of dogs and how much he enjoyed his life.
I can’t really add anything to all the lovely tributes that have been posted about Parker. His novels helped change the direction of mysteries – a legacy that will live on.
Rest in peace, Bob Parker.
My colleague Sarah Weinman features a list of tributes to Robert B. Parker on her site.
vlc media player…
[...] Every once in a while we choose blogs that we read. Listed below are the latest sites that we choose vlc media player [...]……
people just because they are singing.one time…
two million people held hands and formed a human chain running through lithuania, latvia and estonia as a way of showing solidarity in their quest for independence from soviet domination.the guide said that some people think estonia is 1.3 million peop…
Recent Blogroll Additions……
[...]usually posts some very interesting stuff like this. If you’re new to this site[...]……
the notched lapel both accentuates and elongates…
the neckline. the front of the coat includes six buttons and features darted seams at the bust to highlight your attractive curves.another popular plus size coat they feature on their website is the mandarin collar wool blend coat available in heather…
Websites we think you should visit…
[...]although websites we backlink to below are considerably not related to ours, we feel they are actually worth a go through, so have a look[...]……
as colitis, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating,…
food allergies, gas, irritable bowel syndrome, rectal itching, intestinal ulcers, leaky gut syndrome intestinal ulcers and sugar cravings.if you’re suffering from intestinal candida symptoms, it is essential that you treat your infection immediately, …
also, if the antibiotics are fighting other…
infections, immunity cannot be naturally built up and the yeast have nothing to keep them from multiplying exponentially. stress is also a known cause. stress lowers immunity and all of the afore mentioned destruction of flora and multiplication of yea…
2011…
you are really a good webmaster. The web site loading speed is amazing. It seems that you’re doing any unique trick. Moreover, The contents are masterpiece. you’ve done a great job on this topic!…
Websites we think you should visit…
[...]although websites we backlink to below are considerably not related to ours, we feel they are actually worth a go through, so have a look[...]……
immune building minerals. iodine was once the…
standard medical treatment for yeasts. switch out your rice and pasta for millet and quinoa. get acupuncture treatments regularly!avoid (especially around an outbreak). all sweets and yeast products (breads, cakes, molasses, honey, bananas, mangoes, or…
sunday paper in one hand and a…
pair of scissors in the other. divide coupons into two piles products and foods you use products and foods you do not useget a coupon organizer. it can be as advanced as an accordion file or as simple as a stack…
[...]the time to read or visit the content or sites we have linked to below the[...]……
[...]here are some links to sites that we link to because we think they are worth visiting[...]……
[...]we like to honor many other internet sites on the web, even if they aren’t linked to us, by linking to them. Under are some webpages worth checking out[...]……
[...]Here are some of the sites we recommend for our visitors[...]……
Perfumes For Women…
[...]It’s a known truth that right knowledge can be very important when we are doing something new and especially if it is something very important…..
[...]Sites of interest we have a link to[...]……
[...]usually posts some very interesting stuff like this. If you’re new to this site[...]……
Cool sites…
[...]we came across a cool site that you might enjoy. Take a look if you want[...]……
[...]always a big fan of linking to bloggers that I love but don’t get a lot of link love from[...]……
[...]just beneath, are numerous totally not related sites to ours, however, they are surely worth going over[...]……
available to you. you can represent yourself….
this is ill advised, especially if you took a breathalyzer or sobriety test and failed. you can choose a public defender. they are free and your rights to an attorney are protected under the law. however, public defenders are often young…
breathalyzer can be extremely sensitive to the…
presence of alcohol from innocent sources, such as mouthwash. depending on how you breathe, this can change your results when you blow into the machine. unfortunately, the officer who stopped you can’t do anything to control for these factors. if you…
[...] that is the end of this article. Here you’ll find some sites that we think you’ll appreciate, just click the links over[...]……
[...] Every once in a while we choose blogs that we read. Listed below are the latest sites that we choose [...]……
[...]The information mentioned in the article are some of the best available [...]……
[...]below you’ll find the link to some sites that we think you should visit[...]……
Great website…
[...]we like to honor many other internet sites on the web, even if they aren’t linked to us, by linking to them. Under are some webpages worth checking out[...]……
Sources…
[...]check below, are some totally unrelated websites to ours, however, they are most trustworthy sources that we use[...]……
[...]The information mentioned in the article are some of the best available [...]……
[...]below you’ll find the link to some sites that we think you should visit[...]……
of life. the effectiveness of hempz moisturizer…
can be observed as soon as it is applied on the skin.their products are specially formulated with pure, organic hemp seed oil and high quality ingredients. hemp seed oil is one of natures richest sources of essential fatty acids, nutrients and…
[...]always a big fan of linking to bloggers that I love but don’t get a lot of link love from[...]……
[...]just beneath, are numerous totally not related sites to ours, however, they are surely worth going over[...]……
prompt you to jump in and begin…
the restoration process yourself. however, there are things to consider before you start doing the work yourself – it may be in your best interest to hire a restoration company.professionals are better trained and equipped to prevent further damage and…
Cool sites…
[...]we came across a cool site that you might enjoy. Take a look if you want[...]……
years behind its time. duke nukem is…
old, he could have a heart attack, but then so could you, if you pay full price for such a game and find out you have been hood winked.duke nukem had his days. make no mistake about it. when he first…
at the end of the summer, this…
harvest can be stored away for use over the winter.herb gardening is not difficult or expensivegrowing herbs from seed will not take up a lot of your time or require a lot of effort. also, you won’t need to spend a…
Visitor recommendations…
[...]one of our visitors recently recommended the following website[...]……
inevitable losses.a big selection of subsurface bass…
flies isn’t needed. a couple of weighted crayfish imitations, a couple of streamers, and some weighted eelworm patterns make up a small but effective selection. all of these flies need weedguards. they’ll be worked in and around aquatic vegetation an…
to break down the factors that would…
make iphone cases the best type of protection that you can give your phone. first, certain cases such as the inipio sylicrylicoffers the buyers to entail of their shock proof casing that has a polycarbonate exterior for better aesthetics. so if…
you know if business answering service will…
generate an acceptable roi for your business?a) what is your business’s customer contact challenge? if you have to take meetings or make appointments that keep you out of the office, your business is vulnerable to neglect. your customers still need yo…