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WORKS BY NATALIE BUSKE THOMAS |
GENE PLAY |
1998: GENE PLAY, Serena Wilcox Mysteries, book 1
1999: VIRTUAL MEMORIES, Serena Wilcox Mysteries, book 2: Oprah's online mystery reading group selection 2000: CAMP CONVICTION, Serena Wilcox Mysteries, book 3: Reviewed by Library Journal 2000: THE MAGIC CAMERA (for kids ages 8-14) 2001: Contributing author to "Confessions of Shameless" series, "Self-Promoters" 2002: Contributing author to "Confessions of Shameless" series, "Internet Promoters" 2003: Contributing author to "A Second Helping of Murder" cookbook written by contemporary mystery authors 2004: Contributing author to"The Obvious Expert" marketing book 2005: THE MAGIC CAMERA play, adapted from the book and performed by a local children's theater group 2006: PILGRIM'S PROGRESS: CHRISTIANA'S STORY play, adapted from the book 2007: NARNIA: THE SILVER CHAIR screenplay and play, adapted from the book by C.S. Lewis 2008: WALK THE PLANK original screenplay and play 2009: JONAH'S LUCK, original screenplay, script, & song lyrics, screenplay premiere and on-stage performance 2010: NEW BOOK COMING SOON! ANGELS MARK -- a novel of my stery and suspense Published or quoted in: * Reader's Digest * Parents magazine * Home Education Magazine * Hoagie's Gifted Education * Futures magazine Additional Credits: * Columnist for the Cannon Falls Beacon * Journalist for the Purdue Exponent |
Here's what readers had to say about GENE PLAY: "The characters really come alive. I can still (almost) smell that woman's perfume!" -- T. Vernon, WA "Her characters are instantly likeable and (incredibly for me) relatable." -- S.Richey, CA GENE PLAY (ISBN 0-9666919-0-3) is the first book in the Serena Wilcox Mysteries, a series of three books written by Natalie Buske Thomas. Karyn knew that her husband had something to hide. There were pregnant women. There were infertile women. And someone who could profit from it all. GENE PLAY is a short book, 195 pages. It is the first effort by author Natalie Buske Thomas, and had a small print run of only 500 copies. This book is close to being "out of print", so those fans who have an autographed copy might want to hold on to it. GENE PLAY is fast and entertaining, with good suspense and interesting, fun, characters. Natalie Buske Thomas showed a talent early on for character development and building suspense with unpredictable plot twists. GENE PLAY is lacking in maturity though, with little or no feeling for physical location (setting), and simplistic overblown situations. Serious literary readers will cringe while reading this first book by Natalie Buske Thomas, but readers who enjoy a fast, fun, one-sitting, stay-up-late to finish it, book will find GENE PLAY entertaining -- and will be excited to read Natalie Buske Thomas' later books, watching the author mature in writing style and experience. GENE PLAY was the beginning of Natalie Buske Thomas' career as a mystery and suspense author. Her road to publication was featured in an interview by Rosedog.com: Featured Author and Interview: Rosedog.com "From Rejection to Oprah" Interview: The Charlotte Austin Review Hosted by the Library and Archives of Canada Book Review: Harriet Klausner "Because of the amusement in the air and the talent of Natalie Buske Thomas, the characters seem more real than those found in a drop-dead grave who-done-it. This is a one sitting novel that must be read with pizza to fully absorb the works." Book Review: Susan Ives Book Reviews of Mysteries & Thrillers with a Computer Theme "a Nancy Drew turns thirty caper, with surprisingly good computer details. Jill's experience on the 'women over 30' chat room, where a con man studies her postings to create a sympathetic female buddy, is a harrowing warning about the often false intimacy of the Internet. The author is a gutsy young mother who started her own publishing company when the established presses brushed her off and developed a loyal following. A quick, fun read." Featured Article: Deadly Serious Press Guest Speaker:
Bouchercon Mystery Conference
Author Panel "Female Sleuths - Equal or Superior?" "Finally, female sleuths are becoming more common in both police procedurals and P.I. novels. Does a female sleuth have more problems investigating a case? What special appeal does a female sleuth have for readers? Is the plot handled differently if the protagonist is female? Find out what these writers think." 
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