Book Report: Paper, Scissors, Death by Fiskateer Sara #1314
- posted by: Angela
- posted in: Uncategorized
- on: March 22, 2009
Last fall, I had the good fortune to meet Joanna Campbell Slan, author of “Paper, Scissors, Death: A Kiki Lowenstein Scrap-N-Craft Mystery” at ScrapFest in Minnesota. Joanna was there signing copies of her book and was very enthusiastic about being a guest on Fiskateers.com. Since then, she’s been a guest of the blog (HERE) and a chat room guest and many Fiskateers have enjoyed discovering Kiki Lowenstein, the scrapbooking heroine of “Paper, Scissors, Death.” If you haven’t read a copy of this book yet, you still have time before Joanna’s NEW book, “Cut, Crop and Die,” comes out in June (available for pre-order at Amazon HERE). So grab a copy of “Paper, Scissors, Death,” pre-order “Cut, Crop and Die” and get ready because I’ve asked Joanna to come back and talk about her second book in our chat room on June 18th ( time to be announced) It will be a fun opportunity to ask Joanna any questions you have about scrapping, Kiki and what motivated her to write a book that involves murders AND scrapping.
Fiskateer Sara #1314 reviewed “Paper, Scissors, Death” and had this to share:
This book was hysterical! And contained a little too much truth about how paper crafters think. Be afraid! 
You won’t look at your own work the same…you’ll dissect it and begin to wonder exactly what your photos tell everyone about you.Be prepared to read this is one or two sittings. You’ll be annoyed at the injustices Kiki suffers and begin to plot your own invesigation on her behalf. And get the urge to better preserve your memories.Also, take a look at the tips that Kiki offers throughout the book. There were a couple things in there I’ve never tried and a few I can now do better! I like that Joann has included these.
My favorite lines: “Forensic scrapbooking. Now I’ve heard everything.” (I think I’ve found my new dream job!)
“I silently marvelled at the breadth of the sisterhood that is scrapbooking. Women who scrapbook are extraordinary.” (Men, too. We totally rock…as artists and friends.)
Agent #1314, Sara R.
Tona says:
March 22nd, 2009 at 4:18 pmIt was a good book. A quick read that kept you interested all the way through. I enjoyed her tips too.
Donna says:
March 22nd, 2009 at 4:24 pmSounds like fun!
Patty 2262 says:
March 22nd, 2009 at 4:25 pmGreat review Sara…thanks for the book recommendation.
Peg #3675 says:
March 22nd, 2009 at 4:45 pmTFS! I just ordered it and can’t wait to read it.
Sondra #4936 says:
March 22nd, 2009 at 5:31 pmI have a friend who reads books like these. I will have to tell her about these ones.
maryanne hoekman says:
March 22nd, 2009 at 5:57 pmtfs! sounds like a great book!
Patty 2832 says:
March 22nd, 2009 at 6:25 pmSounds like a fun read!
Debby 2852 says:
March 22nd, 2009 at 7:48 pmSounds great. I’m heading out to BAM maybe they will have them, if not I’ll order them.
Tina S 3612 says:
March 22nd, 2009 at 8:00 pmI will have to get me a copy–sounds interesting.
Colleen #2970 says:
March 22nd, 2009 at 9:01 pmYou mean I have to wait until June for the next book. Arggg. One thing I hate to do is wait for the next book in a series. I just now read Harry Potter, so that I could do the entire series in one setting.
Lesa #5200 says:
March 22nd, 2009 at 9:14 pmLoved reading this book. I agree wholeheartedly with Sara’s review. I felt so sorry for Kiki at times. Can’t wait for the new one.
Pinky #3405 says:
March 22nd, 2009 at 9:47 pmI love the review! Great job Sara!
Michelle 3624 says:
March 22nd, 2009 at 10:13 pmA great review Sara. .. and I am looking forward to reading these books.
melita says:
March 22nd, 2009 at 11:30 pmloved this book! it was a quick read because i couldn’t put it down!! and the touches of humor in here are just fantastic!!!
marcie says:
March 23rd, 2009 at 12:03 amwhat a great chat! I can’t wait!
Karen says:
March 23rd, 2009 at 7:10 amsounds like a fun read!
Bev says:
March 26th, 2009 at 6:01 pmWhen my two loves in life are crafting and reading, so I got this book and read it over the last two days! It was a good read! It was also what I call an easy read. I look forward to her next book. As a beginner scrapper, I also picked up some tips.