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Contest: A literary character clerihew contest, sponsored by Andrea Dietrich.

Dr Kay Scarpetta

Dr. Kay Scarpetta,
Does wonders with a scalpel and also with sharp cheddar.
A medical examiner depicted in Cornwell's book,
She is much preferred as a gourmet cook!



Dr. Kay Scarpetta is the main character who is a medical examiner in Patricia Cornwell's books.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Crandall Avatar
February 16, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Wow, who is this multi-talented woman? I'd like to meet her.
Kitchin Avatar
February 17, 2026 at 3:39 AM
David, she's the main character in Patricia Cornwell's Scarpetta series. great books.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 17, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Too funny!
Kitchin Avatar
January 17, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Kim, thank you.
Goldsmith Avatar
January 15, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Dr Kay Scarpetta" write again. Have a blessed day with your win................
Kitchin Avatar
January 15, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Paula, thank you.
Dietrich Avatar
January 13, 2026 at 2:41 PM
oh man, as i read this again, I realize it's funnier than I thought the first time I read it. So is cheddar the same sound as Scarpetta for you? I think I have seen people in England use that kind of rhyme before. I really like this. Congrats in my contest.
Kitchin Avatar
January 14, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Andrea, thank you, it does depend on the pronunciation. if you ever have read her books you can see the humor in it. She is one of my favorite authors and Dr. Kay Scarpetta is a favorite character too.
Goldsmith Avatar
January 11, 2026 at 12:43 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Dr Kay Scarpetta" write. Sounds like a good read but I have never read this book. "Good Luck" I did "David Davy Crockett."        Have a wonderful day writing away.................
Kitchin Avatar
January 12, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Paula, thank you.
Brotherton Avatar
January 9, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Creative piece, my friend. Have a fantastic weekend.
Kitchin Avatar
January 10, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Jerry, thank you.
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