Maxine Clarke was a bright thread that wove through the fabric of the crime fiction community. She drew us together, kept us close and nurtured all of us. Our community has lost a shining light and an important influence. More than that, our community has lost a good, good friend.
So many members of the crime fiction community have taken the time to share their thoughts; it’s really been overwhelming. But it just shows how well liked, respected and admired Maxine was. In her memory, I’ve gathered links to blog posts that various members of the crime fiction community have written in her honour. Each of them is a lovely tribute to a very special person.
I hope you’ll join us in remembering Maxine. If you’d like to share your thoughts, please add the link to your blog post using the Mr. Linky tool below. Click on the Mr. Linky icon to add your link. Then, visit the other posts to read others’ thoughts.
In about a week, I’ll send this worldwide tribute to Maxine’s family, whom I am sure will appreciate knowing that so many people cared about her and remember her. Maxine is no longer with us, but we will never forget her. She will always be a part of our crime fiction community.
I’m not subscribed to Mr. Linky, so is there any other way to read these tributes?
Kathy – I don’t think you need to subscribe. All you should have to do is click on the Mr. Linky icon you see on the post. If that doesn’t take you to the list of tributes, let me know, please.
Margot: I have added my post. Thanks for taking on the task of organizing the virtual tributes.
Thanks, Bill – I appreciate your including your post.
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I’ve just used Mr Linky to connect my blog post to yours as well. Hope it has worked… Amanda
Amanda – Thank you so much for adding your post. I know it’ll mean a lot to Maxine’s family. I know it does to me.
Oh, I’m so sorry to hear this news. Your last posts have been lovely memorials, Margot. Maxine was a great friend to the crime fiction community.
Elizabeth – Thank you – very much. Maxine meant a lot to us all, and a lot to me on a personal level. Her death is a real blow.
Thanks for this, Margot. I’ve just added a link to the tribute on my blog.
Sharon – Thanks very much. You’ve written a lovely post and I appreciate your adding it.
Clare Dudman’s “Maxine Clarke”:
http://keeperofthesnails.blogspot.com/2012/12/maxine-clarke.html
Thanks very much, Dave.
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I have left a link.
Thanks very much, Bookwitch.
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http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v493/n7430/full/493013b.html
Nature | Obituary
Maxine Clarke (1954-2012)
Philip Campbell
Nature 493, 13 (03 January 2013) doi:10.1038/493013b
Published online 02 January 2013
Thanks, Dave – I appreciate your adding this.
I only discovered this news this evening. I’m so shocked. Maxine was such a lovely lady. I’ve written about her on my blog.
http://kimbofo.typepad.com/readingmatters/2013/02/remembering-petrona.html
Kim – Thank you for sharing this. Isn’t it such sad news? And thank you so much for adding this to our tribute list.