Schmooze Lounge - CrimeSpace2024-03-19T09:02:19Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/categories/537324:Category:26329/listForCategory?feed=yes&xn_auth=noSpeaking of drinking...tag:crimespace.ning.com,2016-07-01:537324:Topic:4159472016-07-01T00:11:22.879ZChip Cookhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ChipCook
<p>I'm back after many years locked away. Not in prison away, something much more boring.</p>
<p>I remember a thread about what makes a proper Manhattan. But since I've been gone I realize that a Manhattan is really a lot of hard work, and all the young people have problems memorizing the four ingredients plus ice and equipment. </p>
<p>Here's how I hobble into imagined hipness now: Modified Boilermaker. Why use beer when cider is all around you? It's one or two shots of whiskey into a glass of…</p>
<p>I'm back after many years locked away. Not in prison away, something much more boring.</p>
<p>I remember a thread about what makes a proper Manhattan. But since I've been gone I realize that a Manhattan is really a lot of hard work, and all the young people have problems memorizing the four ingredients plus ice and equipment. </p>
<p>Here's how I hobble into imagined hipness now: Modified Boilermaker. Why use beer when cider is all around you? It's one or two shots of whiskey into a glass of cider. </p>
<p>Gluten-free, so it couldn't be more healthy for you.</p>
<p>And I don't drop a shot glass into the beer, either. That's also a lot of work.</p> NaNoWriMo 2015tag:crimespace.ning.com,2015-10-30:537324:Topic:4109542015-10-30T19:02:47.548ZRichard Krausshttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/RichardKrauss
<p>I'm back for my third 50K writeathon. Handle is Krauss. Any other Crimespacers game? Buddy up with me on their site and we can goad each other to voluminous wordage.</p>
<p>I'm back for my third 50K writeathon. Handle is Krauss. Any other Crimespacers game? Buddy up with me on their site and we can goad each other to voluminous wordage.</p> Bouchercon 2015tag:crimespace.ning.com,2015-10-22:537324:Topic:4103872015-10-22T16:22:17.292ZRichard Krausshttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/RichardKrauss
<p>Had a great time at Bouchercon in Raleigh, now posting highlights from a few of the panels on my blog over at <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://larquepress.com/blog/" target="_blank">Larque Press</a></span>.</p>
<p>Got the chance to meet fellow CrimeSpacer <strong>Dana King</strong> as well as <strong>Robert Lopresti</strong> (who is interviewed in …</p>
<p>Had a great time at Bouchercon in Raleigh, now posting highlights from a few of the panels on my blog over at <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://larquepress.com/blog/" target="_blank">Larque Press</a></span>.</p>
<p>Got the chance to meet fellow CrimeSpacer <strong>Dana King</strong> as well as <strong>Robert Lopresti</strong> (who is interviewed in <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Digest-Enthusiast-Explore-digest-magazines/dp/1514223198/" target="_blank">The Digest Enthusiast</a></span> book two) and the great <strong>Bill Crider</strong>, among others.</p>
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<p>(Sign up for the Larque Press mailing list on the home and get two free trading cards featuring the artwork of Joe Wehrle, Jr.)</p> CreateSpace Production Qualitytag:crimespace.ning.com,2014-10-25:537324:Topic:3986642014-10-25T18:28:33.491ZRichard Krausshttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/RichardKrauss
<p>A friend of mine just mentioned a poorly trimmed and packaged copy of a book printed via CreateSpace. What has your experience been?</p>
<p>A friend of mine just mentioned a poorly trimmed and packaged copy of a book printed via CreateSpace. What has your experience been?</p> The Story behind the Storytag:crimespace.ning.com,2014-09-16:537324:Topic:3973492014-09-16T12:14:42.918ZDee Owenhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DeeOwen973
<p>My publisher gave me a challenge...and it sure was a daunting task! Having transcribed to computer, searched and successfully published two of my deceased mother-in law’s books and several short stories. My publisher suggested I write a history about the settings or reasons mum wrote the books. Well, short of seeking a clairvoyant and asking mum these questions, I racked my brains on a way around this task. Thank goodness there is Wikipedia. Knowing mum probably had written the books in…</p>
<p>My publisher gave me a challenge...and it sure was a daunting task! Having transcribed to computer, searched and successfully published two of my deceased mother-in law’s books and several short stories. My publisher suggested I write a history about the settings or reasons mum wrote the books. Well, short of seeking a clairvoyant and asking mum these questions, I racked my brains on a way around this task. Thank goodness there is Wikipedia. Knowing mum probably had written the books in her last and longest place of residence, I put in a search. Wow, did I find a whole lot of history! And it is amazing how much ties into the stories. I wonder if mum knew the history, as there was no Wikipedia or computers at the time she was writing. So here is what I found.</p>
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<p><b>History of a Mystery</b></p>
<p><b>The books ‘Ladies of Class’ and ‘The Poison Pen’ written by Marjorie Owen are set in the town of ‘Burshill, Sussex’. Marjorie lived in Burgess Hill, Sussex for many years and we believe she used the location for the settings of both books. In ‘Ladies of Class’, Marjorie’s first murder mystery novel, the initial murder happened on St.John’s Common or Park, located off Lower Church Road. Marjorie lived in a flat on Lower Church Road over looking St. John’s Common. We can only surmise that her inspiration for writing ‘Ladies of Class’ came from her location and view of the Common. </b></p>
<p><b><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/88174153?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/88174153?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></b>Please read more here: <a href="http://bookread-mumswritings.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-story-behind-story.html" target="_blank">The Story behind the Story</a></p> Needle Magazinetag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-07-22:537324:Topic:3748262013-07-22T16:14:16.644ZBrian Hoffmanhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BrianHoffman
<p>The latest issue of Needle Magazine is live. You can order a copy <a href="http://needlemag.wordpress.com" target="_blank">HERE.</a> If you aren't familiar with it, you have a nice surprise coming. The magazine specializes in noir short stories. I'm plugging it because this issue includes my short story, "A Short Riff on Dying".</p>
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<p>I hope you enjoy.</p>
<p>The latest issue of Needle Magazine is live. You can order a copy <a href="http://needlemag.wordpress.com" target="_blank">HERE.</a> If you aren't familiar with it, you have a nice surprise coming. The magazine specializes in noir short stories. I'm plugging it because this issue includes my short story, "A Short Riff on Dying".</p>
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<p>I hope you enjoy.</p> My biker based crime thriller trilogy has just been optioned for TVtag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-07-06:537324:Topic:3742782013-07-06T18:09:22.045ZIain Parkehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/IainParke
<p>For the full story visit my blog at <a href="http://bad-press.co.uk/letem-roll-the-brethren-mc-trilogy-optioned/" target="_blank">bad-press.co.uk</a>.</p>
<p>:<br/><a href="http://bad-press.co.uk/letem-roll-the-brethren-mc-trilogy-optioned/">http://bad-press.co.uk/letem-roll-the-brethren-mc-trilogy-optioned/</a></p>
<p>For the full story visit my blog at <a href="http://bad-press.co.uk/letem-roll-the-brethren-mc-trilogy-optioned/" target="_blank">bad-press.co.uk</a>.</p>
<p>:<br/><a href="http://bad-press.co.uk/letem-roll-the-brethren-mc-trilogy-optioned/">http://bad-press.co.uk/letem-roll-the-brethren-mc-trilogy-optioned/</a></p> Looking for Published Novellas for podcasttag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-05-07:537324:Topic:3719302013-05-07T15:55:20.853ZCherhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Cher
<p>At Crime City Central we are looking for published crime novellas (dead tree published) to air on our podcast in serial form. Up to 24,000 words, more or less. Old or recent, even OOP, but you must have the rights. Inquiries and submissions to <a href="mailto:crimecitycentral@gmail.com">crimecitycentral@gmail.com</a></p>
<p>At Crime City Central we are looking for published crime novellas (dead tree published) to air on our podcast in serial form. Up to 24,000 words, more or less. Old or recent, even OOP, but you must have the rights. Inquiries and submissions to <a href="mailto:crimecitycentral@gmail.com">crimecitycentral@gmail.com</a></p> Want to thank John Work for a great reviewtag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-01-17:537324:Topic:3659152013-01-17T16:31:50.487ZCammy May Hunnicutthttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/CammyMayHunnicutt
<p>I just got the sweetest amazon review from John L Work, who mentioned in it that he ran into me here on Crimespace. But I can't find him listed as a member to thank him.</p>
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<p>My "book" isn't really a crime book (though the term "criminal" comes up quite a bit) But John's titles sure are.</p>
<p>You can read what he said about it, and Crimespace, here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/review/R38D2MVK262BCX">http://www.amazon.com/review/R38D2MVK262BCX</a></p>
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<p>And…</p>
<p>I just got the sweetest amazon review from John L Work, who mentioned in it that he ran into me here on Crimespace. But I can't find him listed as a member to thank him.</p>
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<p>My "book" isn't really a crime book (though the term "criminal" comes up quite a bit) But John's titles sure are.</p>
<p>You can read what he said about it, and Crimespace, here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/review/R38D2MVK262BCX">http://www.amazon.com/review/R38D2MVK262BCX</a></p>
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<p>And take a look at John's titles here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/John-L.-Work/e/B0069BIGA0">http://www.amazon.com/John-L.-Work/e/B0069BIGA0</a></p>
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<p>I always appreciate these shout-outs and hand-ups from other writers and try to reciprocate when I can.</p>
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<p>If anybody knows where John lurks here, please let me know.</p> OK To Use Real Business As a Location?tag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-01-02:537324:Topic:3633952013-01-02T22:12:34.232ZJed Powerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JedPower
<p>I am planning on using a real bar in a coming novel. I would prefer not to change the name of the business or alter its description because I feel it gives very interesting color to what I am writing about.</p>
<p>There is just one scene where the protagonist and a character sit on the veranda, sip beer and talk. Nothing negative happens or is said about the business. In fact, compliments about the establishment and also it's food are mentioned.</p>
<p>Is this OK? </p>
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<p>I am planning on using a real bar in a coming novel. I would prefer not to change the name of the business or alter its description because I feel it gives very interesting color to what I am writing about.</p>
<p>There is just one scene where the protagonist and a character sit on the veranda, sip beer and talk. Nothing negative happens or is said about the business. In fact, compliments about the establishment and also it's food are mentioned.</p>
<p>Is this OK? </p>
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