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  • The Actress

    "Sims' wry commentary on life in Hollywood is dead-on."

    Publishers Weekly
  • The Extra

    "an intelligent thriller."

    —Jay Strafford Richmond Times-Dispach
  • On Location

    "You just have to love Rita."

    Kirkus Reviews
  • The Actress

    "Intricate and surprising, this is a gripping read."

    —Kristine Huntley Booklist
  • The Extra

    "The two leads, Rita and George, are engaging and believable."

    —Hallie Ephron Boston Globe
  • On Location

    "Sims orchestrates the action--and occasional comic relief--for maximum impact."

    Publishers Weekly
  • The Actress

    "A page-turner from stem to stern!"

    Kirkus Reviews
  • The Extra

    "Goes down easy, like a perfect cup of coffee."

    Crimespree Magazine
  • On Location

    "A fast-paced, atmospheric mystery. Sims shines."

    —Melinda Bargreen The Seattle Times
  • The Actress

    "The fascination will keep you up late."

    —Jay Strafford Richmond Times-Dispach
  • The Extra

    "An engaging thriller."

    —Harriet Klausner
  • On Location

    "As smart as it is compelling."

    —Michele Leber Booklist
  • The Actress

    "Sims has a well-plotted and engaging winner here."

    —Melinda Bargreen The Seattle Times
  • The Extra

    "...and a lost beagle."

    Kirkus Reviews
  • On Location

    "Heart-pounding and page-turning."

    —Jay Strafford Richmond Times-Dispach
  • The Actress

    "Exhilarating! Elizabeth Sims provides a fascinating tale."

    —Harriet Klausner
  • The Extra

    "Brisk prose, facile storytelling, engaging characters."

    —Michele Leber Booklist
  • On Location

    "Rita's best role to date."

    —Lynne F. Maxwell Mystery Scene
  • The Actress

    "Rita is a strong and believable voice."

    —Roberta Alexander The Mercury News
  • The Extra

    "A perfect blend of mystery, comedy and romance."

    —Rosa St.Claire Miami Books Examiner
  • On Location

    "A fabulous novel."

    —Harriet Klausner
  • The Actress

    "A veteran mystery writer with a crackerjack tale."

    Seattle Post-Intelligencer

On Location


On Location by Elizabeth Sims "You just have to love Rita!" - Kirkus Reviews

book group guide

On Location is Rita Farmer Mystery #3



These questions don't have right or wrong answers—they're just things to think over and have fun with in your group discussion.



  1. Many people are scared of the deep woods. Are you? Why or why not?

  2. Can you remember the first time you tattled? What did it feel like?

  3. Why is tattling by children discouraged but whistle blowing by adults lauded?

  4. Have you personally felt the pull and tug of independence and fear versus commitment as Rita does vis a vis George?

  5. On Location focuses on two sets of siblings. How would you compare brotherly love vs. sisterly love?

  6. Bertrice admits she favors Lance. Is she at all to blame for Kenner's actions?

  7. Is it surprising that Petey thrives in the primitive outdoor setting? Why or why not?

  8. Do you love or hate camping? Why?

  9. Did you have memorable experiences from summer camp?

  10. Have you ever been to the Pacific Northwest? What was it like?

  11. How did you react to Rita's unladylike use of violence?

  12. Will Bertrice and Gina survive their losses?

Questions developed by The Logical Woman for ElizabethSims.com.


Book Group Dessert Suggestion

S'Mores! What else?




A Note to Book and Writers' Groups

IN PERSON
Elizabeth loves meeting with book groups and writers' groups. If your group would like to have her for a visit, let her know. She lives on the West Coast and sometimes travels across the country, so who knows, maybe she could coordinate a visit to your group with other travel. (She does not charge for meeting with groups.)

BY PHONE
Elizabeth has "attended" book groups by speaker phone. If you'd like to arrange a phone call for your group email Elizabeth to request a date and time.

BOOKPLATES
You can request signed bookplates on the more page under signed copies.

Email Elizabeth: esims@elizabethsims.com

BOOK GROUP GUIDES:

    The Rita Farmer Mysteries

  1. On Location
  2. The Extra
  3. The Actress

    The Lillian Byrd Crime Stories

  1. Easy Street
  2. Lucky Stiff
  3. Damn Straight
  4. Holy Hell


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