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Comments

[T.K. Welsh]

Michelle:

Thanks for your kind note. I'll make sure to include your comments in next month's Reader Reviews of RESURRECTION MEN. I hope you like THE UNRESOLVED. Prepare to be frightened!

Don't forget to recommend RESURRECTION MEN to your friends.

Thanks again for taking the time to post a comment.

Best wishes,

T.K. Welsh

[Michelle]

I've just completed reading Resurrection Men and I must say that it made it to my favorite book list (only one so far, and I do read often) Which is saying a lot... T.K you are an extraordinary writer that snags me out of my surroundings and into your imagintion! I plan to read The Unresolved and any other future book you may write! Share your talent! Its a substance you must not waste!
:D

[T.K. Welsh]

Dear MasonBoat:

Thanks for your feedback! (I took the liberty of posting your Comment in the "Speak Out!" section. Hope you don't mind!)

You sound like my nephew! He said the same thing about not liking to read and yet he really liked RESURRECTION MEN. He said it was because it's so visual that he could imagine each scene -- like a movie or video game...which he loves.

In the end, the movie screen at the back of your head is as good or better than any TV or cinema. Keep on reading, MasonBoat. Check out THE UNRESOLVED. And, please, let me know what you think of that one.

Best,

T.K.

[MasonBoat]

this is the best book i have ever read. i dont even like to read, and i couldn't put this book down. welsh is an amazing writer. the best of the best.

[T.K. Welsh]

You're too kind, Bryant. It cheers me that you found the characters so compelling. You may want to read THE UNRESOLVED if you liked RESURRECTION MEN.

[Bryant]

I really enjoyed the novel (RESURRECTION MEN), as well as the puzzle. The book was a masterful mix of gruesome details and emotion. The details and description that went into setting the locale and scenery was amazing. I could picture all of the scenes clearly in my head. The speech was amazing as well; felt real and not contrived. I'm in love with this book!

[Elizabeth]

Hello,

Your book is quiet an inspiration to me. I, as a 12 (going on 20) year old girl, love to write. Sometimes my friends think I'm crazy that I'm writing for fun. Even yet, I'm consistent of writing my book. Your book, has helped me with this process.

I think it would be a great honor on my part, if you came to the Book Smith, in the Cumberland mall! Though I am not finished with the book, I am very close to the end, (and on the edge of my seat I might add). The settings and perspective of story telling between Victor's life, and the story telling within the military setting, intrigues me so. I find that it is hard to put down this book, and at times, I would absentmindedly say something out loud while reading, such as encouragement for Victor to run, or 'No... Tatters...', but of course, I know full well the characters cannot hear me.

Here I am, getting off subject; me and my mother would be very honored, once again, if you came to Book Smith. I will try my best in school to 'market' the placing around, and put up some flyers in local libraries, and the book store itself. New Jersey doesn't get this much excitement, so when people hear that a writer, as sucessfull as yourself, is coming to a book store locally, I'm sure fellow book readers will jump at the chance!

Also, I have yet to read your book "The Unresolved", (which is probly next on my list, after I'm free of all the papers for school I must write). I'm a Jewish teen myself, and think it would be an enriching book to read! We need more writers like you, that are tangible to the public.

Thank you again.

Aspiring writer,

Elizabeth

[T.K. Welsh]

Thanks, Ally. Much appreciated. Everyone deserves a good scare, especially this time of the year!

I'm touched that you were inspired by my book to do some writing. Remember to think it through before you start, define your narrative structure (i.e. the story line), understand your characters and why they do what they do. And don't forget that writing is really more about re-writing! If you want, you can send me your story and I'll post it on the website.

Good luck and best wishes,

T.K.

[Ally Limon]

Hi, I just wanted to say that i really loved your book and that you should make another book that is just as creepy and even more so spine chilling. All of my friends are waiting in line to read your book because i gave it a good recomendation. Because of your book it has inspired me to write as well. And just in time as well because i have to write a short story for Lit. Congrats again.

[T.K. Welsh]

Thanks, Pat, for your Comment.

You are not the first person to request this. In fact, I think that I'll insist on a glossary of terms in all future editions.

Meantime, here are the answers to your questions:

To "izzy" is to steal. "Stroppy" means to be "upset" or "out of sorts." A "mother of pearl" is a "girl." To "cadge" is to "beg"; a "cadger" is a beggar. To "burke" is to kidnap and kill someone for purposes of dissection. A "diener" is someone who prepares a body for dissection. And a "finger of thumb" is, of course, some "rum."

Hope this helps.

If you want to assist in the development of a Glossary, feel free to email me any additional words or phrases from the book you think I should define. You can reach me at tkwelsh@gmail.com.

Thanks again!

T.K.

[pat]

Would it be possible for you to post a glossary of era-pertinent slang used in Resurrection Men? I've assumed some meanings, such as in "the doctor wasn't tickled you izzied his teeth," does "izzied" mean ripped out? Robbed? Sold for yourself? In "You're just stroppy because of that mother of pearl from Belgravia" does stroppy mean put out? Upset? Feeling cheated or misused? I've looked up burke, diener, crup, cadger and Dutch drunk, but wonder about izzied and stroppy. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

[T.K. Welsh]

Meg:

Yeah, wouldn't that be cool! A movie! The red carpet and flashbulbs and a Hollywood party.

Glad you liked the book and that it wasn't too bloody for you!

Have you done any of the puzzles? Did you read THE UNRESOLVED?

Let me know.

T.K.

[meg english]

I like Dakota Fanning and all, but i think that Emma Watson might play Rebecca a little better. I don't know why, but it just seems like a better fit to me. But that would be the most awesome thing ever if they made Resurrection Men into a movie, it could really win some awards.

[T.K. Welsh]

By all means, Carol. Yours is the third book club this week that's written to tell me they're planning to read THE UNRESOLVED! I'm so happy you liked it. Send me a note at my email address and let me know the age of your readers.

If you liked THE UNRESOLVED, check out RESURRECTION MEN. It hits the bookstores on the 19th of this month.

Best wishes,

T.K. Welsh

[Carol Reinhard]

T.K.:

I loved "The Unresolved." In fact loved it so much I have chosen it to be the featured book this month on an on-line book club I edit for Christie Vilsack, the former first lady of Iowa. I would like your permission to feature the cover on site. I will obviously list your author web site as well. If you would like to see what Christie and I do check out http://www.christievilsack.org/summer_book_club/

Any chance you will be in Toronto for the International Reading Association's annual conference?

Carol Reinhard

[T.K. Welsh]

Ms. Kamin, I am deeply touched. To be one of only six teen books recognized by such a prestigious organization as the Association of Jewish Libraries Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee -- out of so many considered this year -- is indeed an honor. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[Rachel Kamin, Chair, Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee]

Dear T.K.,

I am very pleased to inform you that your book, The Unresolved, has been recognized as a 2007 Notable Book for Teens by the Association of Jewish Libraries! Each year the Association honors new books for children and teens that exemplify the highest literary standards while authentically portraying the Jewish experience. With over 150 submissions this year, inclusion on this very selective list is quite an accomplishment!

Please be sure to contact me if you have any questions, and once again, “Mazel Tov!” on your outstanding achievement!

Rachel Kamin, Chair
Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee
The Association of Jewish Libraries

[T.K. Welsh]

Thanks, Marcia. May your lingering be exquisite.

[Marcia M. Zand]

From the first page, this novel hooks you with its voice. It draws you in with the shocking plot and cast of complex characters until you are unable to turn away. A haunting story with a clear voice, this is a page-turner you won't be able to put down until the last word! Even then, it won't let you go ...

[T.K. Welsh]

Hi, Marie. Thanks for your kind words about THE UNRESOLVED. I'm coming out with a new book called RESURRECTION MEN in the spring of 2007. It's about bodysnatchers in 1830s England. The hero is an Italian boy who ends up on the streets of London ... where bodysnatchers -- or Resurrection Men -- dig up corpses to sell them for dissection by the doctors of the day. The fresher the body, the more they get paid. So, they figure out that it's easier to kill children and sell their bodies than to dig up already dead corpses. And it's all based on real-life events. Very scary! Hope you like it. (For more information, click on In the News, under CATEGORIES, located within the left-hand panel of the site.)

[marie]

I got a chance to read this book in advance and I really loved it. It wasn't the same old "OC" type novel, where the kids are all rich and stupid. I live in New York City and had never heard of this tragedy before. It was cool to read about New York back then and to see that Mallory's life wasn't so different from ours. I liked this book so much now my mom is reading it! I can't wait to read the next thing T.K. Welsh does!