tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443515033089669860.post6606712052165813433..comments2024-03-27T13:26:32.587-07:00Comments on Mystery Fanfare: KATE MATTES: R.I.P.Janet Rudolphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07395834961880172395noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443515033089669860.post-84166553899996765122020-04-01T09:47:47.430-07:002020-04-01T09:47:47.430-07:00Kate was gracious with her time and small biz advi...Kate was gracious with her time and small biz advice when Aline & I were pondering opening theCloakandDagger in <br />Princeton some 2 decades ago.She counseled that we shouldn't market heavily to college students as "mysteries are for the mature mind ". You were right on Kate! Your advice was always appreciated.Jerry@thecloakanddagger.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871661256136080388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443515033089669860.post-42615702874263002922020-03-27T11:48:44.477-07:002020-03-27T11:48:44.477-07:00Kate was a great fixture here in Cambridge. I stil...Kate was a great fixture here in Cambridge. I still shop at a store next to her old house/shop and think of her often when I do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443515033089669860.post-34650048086907289392020-03-27T06:17:36.896-07:002020-03-27T06:17:36.896-07:00That's sad news. I used to get to Boston fair...That's sad news. I used to get to Boston fairly regular for business and always made it a point to stop in at Kate's Mystery Books. One time I was one of only two customers in the store. Kate was in conversation with the other customer. I couldn't help but overhear their conversation.<br /><br />After the customer left, I asked Kate if that was Michael Z. Lewin, who happened to be one of my favorite authors. I wasn't sure it was him because, although he is an American, he's lived in the UK for many years. She responded that yet it was and would I like to talk to him. Before I could even get "yes" out of my mouth she ran out the door yelling, "Michael, Michael, you have a fan who'd like to talk to you."<br /><br />Michael came back in and we talked for 20 minutes. I told him it was too bad this wasn't a formal visit, I would have brought all my copies of his booksto get signed. He told me he would be at Malice the next spring. Fortunately I live in the Washington, DC area and I quickly signed up when I got home.<br /><br />The following spring I met up with Michael for a cup of tea, a long chat, and some book signing. While we were sitting that a distinguished gentleman stopped by to say hello to Michael, who turned to me and asked me if I knew Peter Lovesey! Peter sat down and joined our chat.<br /><br />One of my greatest book moments. And it was all due to Kate. Thank you, Kate.<br /><br />Terry Zobecknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1443515033089669860.post-1999957703416748992020-03-26T17:54:16.815-07:002020-03-26T17:54:16.815-07:00Sad news. Kate was a wonderful person and a frien...Sad news. Kate was a wonderful person and a friend to all. Her friendship was something my wife and I cherished.Jerry Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482856733981933159noreply@blogger.com