I’m in Boston hanging out with Charlotte McNally, an award-winning investigative TV journalist. She’s under pressure to come up with a blockbuster story for the upcoming “sweeps” at the TV station. Charlie suspects there is something strange and dangerous behind a series of email spam, she’s been getting. But is there a good story there?
I’m reading Prime Time by Hank Phillippi Ryan. It’s an interesting look at how TV reporters work. It’s also a little dangerous when Charlie uncovers illegal practices in high places. Here are a few sentences from the book:
“We’re all wondering,” she goes on, her voice brittle with power, “about your sweeps story ideas.” She looks down at her clipboard, apparently ticking off some list.
” Healthcare sent in their proposals, so did Sports, Enviro-beat and Dollarwise. But we can’t plan our ratings book schedule until we hear from you, Charlie. I paged you. I called you. Is there — a problem?”
She looks as if she hopes there is.
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Hey Margot! What a treat to see PRIME TIME here! Thank you…
and I do hope you enjoy it. Let me know. okay?
(I just found out that Prime Time is the *NUMBER ONE best-selling mmpb for 2009* at the prestigious Mystery Lovers Bookshop in Oakmont! ANd FACE TIME and AIR TIME are also in the top ten. Can’t do better than that–so that is wonderful beginnning to the new year.)
Keep in touch..and thanks for your marvelous blog!
(And oh, Edith Wharton is my number one favorite. I think Custom of the Country is incredibly haunting, and House of Mirth so chilling. I’m eager to participate in your tour!)
Very suspenseful teaser!
Looks like you’re participating in Bloggiesta! I’ll be interested to see what changes you make!
Great teaser! I’ve just gotta check out Hank’s books.
Here is my teaser
Have a great week and happy reading.
i’m in savannah with ceecee honeycutt and loving it! the cold weather in new jersey is making life very unhappy for me! i’m relishing in my own memories of sultry savannah! happy 2010.
Oh, this does sound fascinating!
Mine is here:
http://laurel-rain-snow.blogspot.com/2010/01/teaser-tuesdays.html
Sounds like a good read for me. Thanks for the heads-up.
I didn’t read that this was Hank Phillipi Ryan until after I read the teaser. Good thing because the teaser was good but she always annoys me on the commercials I see!
Hi Margot,
Sounds like an intriguing book. I’ll have to check into this one. Have a great day!
Sherrie
Just Books
Sounds like an intriguing read.
I have the first one of this series on my wish list
Looks like an interesting read! “She” is an intriguing character
I’ll have to see about getting this one this year.
I am re-reading Watership Down by Richard Adams this week. You can find my teaser here.
Thanks for the teaser. I have her book on my buy list. Have a great week
What a great teaser. This book and the ones to follow look great! I can’t wait to read Prime Time.
sounds like a page turner. Kaye—the road goes ever ever on
My uncle loves these types of books. I’ll let him know.
Interesting teaser! Mine is here.
Just wanted to drop by and say hello. I haven’t made a Tuesday Teaser for ages
I’ve never heard of this one…but how cool is it that the author stopped by??????
Interesting teaser – I love behind-the-scenes stories!
My teaser is here.
Fun teaser! This book is new to me, so thanks!
Sounds good! Once upon a time, I wanted to go into journalism, but came to my senses and changed my mind. Still like reading about it, though. Excellent teaser!
How fantastic that the author stopped by!