by Jennifer Jordan | Dec 31, 2020 | Memoriam
William Link William Link, co-creator (with Richard Levinson) of classic TV series as Columbo (which began as a telefilm called Prescription Murder), Murder She Wrote , and Mannix among others, died Sunday, December 27th. He was 87. He wrote one of the first TV shows...
by Ruth Jordan | May 2, 2020 | Ruth Thoughts
Hey all! It’s Ruth here. I just finished outside planting, phase one. There’s dirt and grime under my fingers but I know it’s safe. Guys? It’s so hard to feel safe right now. Here at home? With my love, our roommate and the cats? I almost always am okay. Sometimes,...
by Crimespree Magazine | Aug 31, 2008 | Features, Ruth Thoughts
Last Monday, my boss’s boss was at our work site. She was there in an act of solidarity and support. And she looked rather sad when she said “Ruth, you’re a tough cookie.” I wonder how many people who know me would ever use that as part of their definition of me. This...
by Crimespree Magazine | Jun 26, 2008 | Features, Ruth Thoughts
WIZARD WORLD 2008 Crimespree arrived for the first time last year and this year the caravan traveled down to Chicago again. I didn’t know the exhibits were open on Thursday. Jon did and his wallet opened up like an English Rose as soon as we crossed the threshold. I’m...
by Crimespree Magazine | Jun 23, 2008 | Features, Ruth Thoughts
I can’t believe the news today… George Carlin… gone??? Insert all seven expletives here, add a few for good measure. It’s been a tough couple of weeks in Celeb obits. Everyone knows Carlin. His seven words you can’t say on television cemented that. Pro or Con , any...