Fran's Favorite Links
www.randallhyltonshow.com
Photos
Aeden Rizer...
You can't expect Grandmama to pass up this opportunity to show off her ten-year-old grandson, can you?
Aeden plays football.
This photo was made in Columbia, SC. If you see interesting or amusing
shots, please e-mail them to Fran. (Go home page for e-mail address.)
Be sure to tell where the photo was made. If the photo appears on the web-
site, we'll send you a free copy of the next Callie Parrish book!
(As you've probably guessed, the sign refers to an apartment complex down
the street from the cemetery.)
Fran and Randall Hylton, the bluegrass performer/writer to whom
book 2 is dedicated - This photo was made by Fran's boyfriend in
Spindale, North Carolina, in about 1999. Randall died unexpectedly
in 2001. For more about this talented man, visit Randall's
website at www.randallhyltonshow.com
Leonard Jolley (left) and Ray Wade (right) -Two of Fran's best
writer friends. Leonard passed away March 3, 2011. His
book, Soul of Clay, is available from Amazon.coms.
South Carolina Book Festival, February, 2008
Standing left: Fran Rizer Standing right: Gwen Hunter
Seated left: Kathryn Wall Seated right: Holly McClure
Walden's, december, 2007
Photo by Fran's friend David Smoak, who also pre-
sented her with the beautiful and unusual poinsettia
at the signing.
Fran's First Book Signing
Fran's first book signing was at Waldenbooks, Columbiana Mall, Columbia, South Carolina, on October 6, 2007.
The first book she signed was for Jonathan, the Waldenbooks
employee who booked the signing. The basket on the floor is full of Moon Pies, which are Callie's favorite treats and are given by Fran to folks who buy a book.
Some really great ladies who came to The Happy Bookseller to buy A Tisket, a Tasket, a Fancy Stolen Casket.
MYSTERY WRITERS OF AMERICA EDGARS AWARDS,
NEW YORK, APRIL, 2007
Donald Westlake...
One of Fran's heroes. She's loved his work
since she read her first story by this author,
who was awarded the MWA Grand Master
Award in 1993.
Donald Westlake died New Year's Eve, 2008.
Fran cherishes his many books, which remain
wonderful no matter how many times you've
read them and is especially grateful she had
the opportunity to talk with him in New York in
2007 when this photo was made..
Stephen King... 2007 recipient of the MWA Grand Master Award.
Assisting him is Ridley Pearson.
Gwen Hunter...
novelist, friend, and mentor.
Jeff Gerecke...
Fran's agent, but don't ask her for his contact info. Look him up
on the Internet.
Nancy Pickard...
Award-winning mystery writer whose multiple series
include Fran's favorite: the Marie Lightfoot mysteries.
Mary Higgins Clark...
The Queen of Mystery -- What more is there to say?