Paretsky rock at Wabash
Wabash Avenue, Chicago, probably between Adams and Monroe, looking north. V I's old office would be across the street. White cupola in top of photo is the old Jeweler's Exchange; Al Capone had an office in there in the 20's. The rocks were a memorial to a hundred or so prominent Chicago women; after they'd been displayed, they were crushed and turned into gravel to pave the walks at the Jane Addams Park near Navy Pier.
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Blacklist Now Available in Paperback
You can now get Blacklist in paperback. Available through Amazon and
Booksense.
Diamond Dagger Lifetime Achievement Award
The British Crime Writers Association
awarded Sara the Cartier Diamond Dagger for Lifetime Achievement as a crime
writer. They cited her groundbreaking role as a writer with the creation
of V I Warshawski, and her role in mentoring other writers.
Sara got a tiny lapel pin in the shape of a dagger. The real dagger, which you can see in the picture is made out of gold and has diamonds and rubies in the handle. The dagger is stuck into a silver book, and the names of all recipients are inscribed in the book.
When in London, Sara can request that the dagger be displayed at formal events; Cartier is very generous and helpful on such occasions, and even supplies an armed guard—as we learned when we had it on display at the Margery Allingham centennial luncheon last May. Check the Photos page for photos from the event.