Crime Writers as Adjectives
I saw this article last month and today I was doing some interview work and used the term Fitzgeraldesque, which got me thinking about what adjectivized versions of crime writers names would mean. Don't worry; I won't be anywhere near as focused on sex as the Flavorwire writer was.
The one that jumped to mind immediately was:
(James) Burkeian
Exceptionally atmospheric detail that entices all the senses.
And you know I absolutely had to have one for:
(Robert) Craisish
Characterized by loud shirts and funky socks.
or
Pertaining to intimate bonds between adult heterosexual males.
(Craig) Johnsonesque
Having desirable qualities. A Johnsonesque town is one everyone wants to visit; a Johnsonesque character is one everyone wants as their friend.
(Bryan) Gruleyian
Containing hockey metaphors.
(Lee) Childish...wait, maybe that one doesn't work so well, how about Lee Childian...Childesque???
Marked by a nomadic nature.
(Gregg) Hurwitzian
Having a whirlwind of emotion. If it makes you laugh, cry, scream, rejoice...it's Hurwitzian.
I haven't forgotten the criminal woman. Here we go with theirs:
(Sophie) Littlefieldesque
Of or pertaining to creatively smart women.
(Karin) Slaughterish
Marked by a dark, painful history.
(Rosemary) Harrisian
The quality of blossoming.
(Lisa) Ungerian
Of or pertaining to the psychological examination of one's actions.
(Cara) Blackesque
Marked by French couture.
I started with Burkeian and I'll finish with a Burkeish:
(Alafair) Burkeish
Of or pertaining to a love of Nutella
or
Having an incredible knowledge base of pop culture
O.k. so my creative genes aren't that strong. Help me out here. What crime writer adjectives would YOU add?







5 comments:
Considering you could have described Harrisian as slug-ish, dirty or a deadhead I'm thrilled to have my name added to your lexicon. btw, my nickname in hs was blossom so you were right on the money!
Ro
Forbus-ian: fun but thoughtful literary commentary
There are worse things than being likable, but hey what about having a character that everyone wants as their lover?
>There are worse things than being likable, but hey what about having a character that everyone wants as their lover?
I believe that's the situation that Christa Faust invented the term "Jenna Sue" for...
Ha!!! Love this. Fun!
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