I have a favor to ask of the Rara Avis brain trust... but one
that might actually be fun.
I'm a writing a story for Men's Health magazine (where I
work) about all of the cool practical tips/advice that I've
picked up from reading hardboiled detective novels over the
years--everything from how to sweet talk someone to how mix a
perfect cocktail to how to get out of a sticky
situation.
Anyone have a favorite bit of practical wisdom I should be
including? In exchange, you'd receive mention in the
magazine, a copy when it appears next March, and of course,
my eternal gratitude.
Try as I might, I'm having trouble remembering all of the
amazing things I've picked up in P.I. novels over the years
(he says, lighting a match from his thumbnail and drinking
deeply from a tumbler of Plymouth gin).
Best,
Duane Swierczynski
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