General Discussion

I love your books, I have read them all. Last April I was in Yellowstone at the lodge at Old Faithful and they had a few signed copies of "Cold Wind" on display and for sale. Coincidently, I was reading a library copy at the time. I debated back & forth for quite a while on whether or not I should buy it. I decided against it and I have regretted it ever since. We will be headed there again in early May. Hopefully I will find that they again have autographed copies, maybe even "Force of Nature", because this time I will for sure buy one.

A family friend of ours, and friend of yours I think, Jim Zumbo, turned me on to you during the Colorado elk season last year.  I noticed he was reading one of your latest and he told me about the Joe Pickett series. I asked my wife to see if she could find some of your books -- and behold, Santa left Open Season and Savage Run in my Christmas stocking!  I just finished Open Season tonight, and can't wait to start on the next, and the next - and to pass your book on to my family and friends.  I am from Maryland and the San Juans in Colorado are our second home.  Thank you for taking me back to the Rockies. 

I believe I've read almost all your books from the first to the current Cold Wind, which was great. I started Back of Beyond and after 10 pages- I couldn't believe this was written by CJ. When you use rotten language and my Savior's name in vain, that is very disappointing. You're a great story teller and you don't have to use "street Talk" to sell books.  Sincerely, Jim

I know the U.S. version of Force of Nature is set to be released March 20th. Today on Facebook your sight said the U.K. version was being released on March 13th. What's the deal, don't tell me you're hooking up the Brits first?

 I am a huge fan of your books, i wasnt a reader until i found the joe pickett novels. i hope you keep writing new fun, adventurous books. i would love it if you thought about turning some of your joe pickett novels into movies. They would make really grreat movies to watch.

I am a big fan of your books. I am currently reading Out Of Range, and I am enjoying it. I am looking forward to reading more stories with Joe Pinkett.

Hello CJ,

I bought my 69 year old brother your first book "Open Season", then I bought him the next four books.  He absolutely thinks there great!

I have an IPOD and get my audio books from Audible.com.  I love this format because I don't have much time for reading, and my eyes get dry and strained from too much computer work.  So listening to books is really perfect for me and such an advantage as I get older.  I haven't read or listened to any of your books yet, but I am definitely interested in your series and will start on your series soon, begining with "Open Season" and go down the line, however, I've noticed that not all of them are in an IPOD format. 

I am planning to use your books as a way to keep connected with my brother, use them as a conversation piece, he! he!  Which can be difficult because we don't have a lot in common.  So  having all your books in MPS or IPOD format with Audible would be wonderful.  This way , when I get caught up to where he is in your series, I would be able to listen to the same book my brother is reading then converse with him.  Also, knowing about your books from the beginning will impress him.

Just so you'll know, I will continue to gift him the next book in your series every time he has finished reading one. Thus, I want to be able to purchase the next book in an IPOD format and keep up with him!

I am a 66 year old grandmother I love keeping up with the latest and I've learned all the ins and outs of ITunes & Audible.com and using the IPOD.

So please get all of your books done in this format.  If you're able to get them in MP3 or IPOD format, when do you think this will be done?

Thank you for you kind consideration of this matter, and I can't wait to be able to listen to all your books on my IPOD. 

Sincerely, Mrs. Novice Tavarez

Hey CJ,

Really enjoyed Back and Beyond and as I said earlier, cannot wait for your next book with Big Belt references.............

Maybe in a future book you could have a plot along the lines of the "new" head of a long time "trusted" in state Corporation and all the operating officers of an out of state "investement bank" all being "mysteriously" found tied to trees and covered in honey, some where in "Hellowstone Park"......O h yea,,you could also include the Head of the CFTC and the head of a Commodity Brokerage firm from New York City with the initials MF..........

Just a thought..........................

Love your Books!!

Buckwheat

Merry Christmas!!

My husband, my dad, my uncle and I love your books!  As ranchers, we appreciate how "real" your depiction of ranching is from the ones (us) whose livelihood is ranching  to the rich ones who invest in ranches. 

The stories are just great.  I know I am disappointed when I am done with a book, because I won't be engrossed again for awhile.

I've been wondering: is there a reason you use rodeo contestant last names for your characters?  Mainly bronc riders?  (Tibbs, Longbrake, Garrett)

Some familiar first names: Tuff, Rope, Cleve?  A really bad man had a bull rider's last name Hedeman.

I would chalk it up to coincidence if you did not live in Cheyenne, the home of The Daddy of em All.  (I'm too old to call it theGranddaddy)

Also, don't you as a writer, ever want to make Missy die in a violent way?  I, as a reader do. :)

I am new to the CJ Box collection of books.  Which book do I start with, going to download it to my new Nook.

Merry Christmas.....

CJ do you ever enjoy upland bird hunting?

Happy Holidays to you Mr. Box ! When are you coming back to Cheyenne ?

Looks like you travel all over the world now. Congratulations on your continued success.

Any word on the Blue Heaven film?

Angela

Cant wait to read your latest book regardiing the Big Belts.....Have hunted up Refridgerator Canyon and got drunk at the York Bar for years!!   Was even "featured" on Nat Geo this last year on "FRONTIER FORCE"   (we were NOT lost, we got snowed in packing out two elk)

Anyway, keep up the great writing!!!  Very fun to read about things so close to home!!

Hi again Chuck,

Nevermind about my question about Mary Beth and Romanowski.

I scrolled down and saw your answer on 9/20.

The person who asked the question did a pretty good job!

So I have your answer.

Angela

Hi Chuck (I'm from Saratoga originally) -

I'm trying to figure out how to send you a photo of the bookstand in the Singapore airport, with your book front and center..  Maybe Facebook?

You're a new author to me this year, and boy am I glad to find you. You are a master storyteller, and your stories pull me in and make me really glad to be a bookworm. My husband is not a reader :( and I feel sorry that he had trouble as a child in school at a time when ADD and ADHD weren't recognized. Reading became a painful experience, and one that tainted him forever. The Joe Pickett series is one I know he would enjoy, but he's also not into audio (yet.) Maybe one day.

I do have a question...I notice that Dull Knife is a Joe Pickett book, but can't find anywhere that indicates where in the chronology it belongs. I really prefer reading books in the proper order so I don't run across a plot spoiler reading a later book sooner than I should. If you could advise me where in the sequence I should place Dull Knife I'd be grateful.

Thanks again for your wonderful talent!

MaryAnn (Stitchintime)

Just finished Back of Beyond. You have created (a new) character with a great deal of depth in the manner of a James Lee Burke character. Great work. Looking forward to the further adventures of Cody Joyt.

Waiting for the next Joe Pickett to be published here in the UK on 1st December (Nowhere to Run). Have read all of your books CJ since we met and spoke at Harrogate, UK in July. (when Sue spent all weekend reading Back of Beyond, and I had to ask the bookstall to order more of your novels). Brilliant books, and don't leave it too long before visiting your fans over here again. Regards.

This week,  my tweets as NovelCrimes are all about books I quit on page 53. Or 122. Or 7.  I was beginning to think I'd either gone ADD or they'd stopped printing books worth reading.

Then I picked up BACK OF BEYOND. Some relief! Not only finished it, I wish it had gone on longer.

I'll be tweeting about THAT next week.

jules

I just started to read Nowhere to Run and it seems like Camish and Caleb Grim are somehow familiar.  Were they mentioned in a previous book?  Or am I dreaming?  I've been a Joe Pickett fan from the beginning -- keep them coming.

 C.J.

 I just finished "Back of Beyond", what a great read. I really liked Cody Hoyt.  What a wonderful new character!  He was fighting so many demons and bad guys.  How do you come up with these characters??  I do not know but I sure hope you continue.   By the way, how much longer do I have to wait for the next Joe Pickett book??  Keep up the good work. 

Thank you.

C.J. As a game warden of 28 years in a mid-western state that also just happens to be married to a Wyoming girl, I appreciate your depiction of Joe and his family. Game Wardens are just ordinary folks with ordinary families. Those families live and breathe the job along with the warden. Many late night phone calls and interruptions to family life are the norm. Everyone in the community knows who you are, knows your kids and who you’re married to you. Sometimes they lose their identity in the mix and become “the game warden’s wife” or “you’re the game warden’s kid”. Just one uniqueness to an occupation that has many. You do an excellent job of showing the effects of the job on other family members in your novels. As for the wardens themselves, it takes an independent, self-motivated person who is comfortable spending countless hours alone on the job in remote places. The one thing I find all wardens have in common regardless of what part of the country they come from, is their unwavering dedication to the protection of the resources and wild places they love. You nailed that pretty darn good with the character of Joe Pickett. Thanks for the talented work and taking the time to know what you write about. P.S. The family dog gets the best deal. For 28 years I’ve never been without a canine ride along. Greg

I have noticed Joe's life tends to mirror my own  or vice versa. So I was not too suprised when I started Cold Wind to see him unhappy about his daughter going off to school. My oldest is heading to IU next fall and yeah the wind has made my eyes water a couple times too. So I would appreicate it if in the next book you'd write in about Sheri calling her dad  regualrly and coming home most weekends.

Keep those good books coming.