The Bar - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T11:23:36Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/537324:Topic:2966?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A10776&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWhat he said. Cheers and welc…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-06-11:537324:Comment:1455662008-06-11T04:29:52.648ZDaniel Hatadihttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/danielhatadi
What he said. Cheers and welcome aboard!<br />
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What he said. Cheers and welcome aboard!<br />
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<p style="text-align:left"><img src="http://www.drinkhacker.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/plymouth-sloe-gin.jpg"/></p> Oh wow, this is the place for…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-06-10:537324:Comment:1454922008-06-10T18:25:53.742ZJohn McFetridgehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JohnMcF
Oh wow, this is the place for you.
Oh wow, this is the place for you. Janet,
Have you left your em…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-06-04:537324:Comment:1445062008-06-04T01:20:32.173ZGordon Patzerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/GordonPatzer
Janet,<br />
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Have you left your employment at the University of Alaska, Anchorage effective the end of summer 2008?<br />
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Gordon
Janet,<br />
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Have you left your employment at the University of Alaska, Anchorage effective the end of summer 2008?<br />
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Gordon hi, i'm jacqui and i'm austra…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-11-27:537324:Comment:976102007-11-27T03:42:26.941ZJacqui Horwoodhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JacquiHorwood
hi, i'm jacqui and i'm australian all the way back to the 1860s. very dull - not a convict to be found. i'm a mum to a nearly 3 year old and i'm already cursing the time i wasted during my single days when i was too lazy to write. i like to write crime and general stuff. i had a bit of success a couple years back when i won the scarlet stiletto award for best crime short story. that really inspired me. i'm currently writing the first draft of a novel. i'll be looking to all you published crime…
hi, i'm jacqui and i'm australian all the way back to the 1860s. very dull - not a convict to be found. i'm a mum to a nearly 3 year old and i'm already cursing the time i wasted during my single days when i was too lazy to write. i like to write crime and general stuff. i had a bit of success a couple years back when i won the scarlet stiletto award for best crime short story. that really inspired me. i'm currently writing the first draft of a novel. i'll be looking to all you published crime writers for inspiration and guidance. right now, though,i need that cute barman to come over here with a glass of charddy. Hi, I'm J. K. (No relation to…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-07-26:537324:Comment:579242007-07-26T15:05:57.987ZJeannie Holmeshttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/jkholmes
Hi, I'm J. K. (No relation to Ms. Rowling. lol)<br />
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I'm a grad student at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, studying English with an emphasis in creative writing. My favorite colors are, in order, purple, black, and silver. When I'm not reading classic literature or writing academic papers, I'm writing dark urban fantasy fiction -- taking supernatural elements/creatures and placing them in our modern world to watch them run amok -- with a forensic science twist. If I had to describe it in…
Hi, I'm J. K. (No relation to Ms. Rowling. lol)<br />
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I'm a grad student at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, studying English with an emphasis in creative writing. My favorite colors are, in order, purple, black, and silver. When I'm not reading classic literature or writing academic papers, I'm writing dark urban fantasy fiction -- taking supernatural elements/creatures and placing them in our modern world to watch them run amok -- with a forensic science twist. If I had to describe it in three words, it would be "UNDERWORLD meets CSI." In other words, I blend the supernatural (mostly vampires) with the traditional thriller or mystery and throw in a reasonable amount of forensic science to crack the case. I also write book reviews for my campus newspaper. Getting paid to read, I love it! lol<br />
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Writing wasn't my first career choice. At the age of five, I really wanted to be a belly dancer. Unfortunately, I have no rhythm and two left feet. I moved on to the visual arts but quickly realized that my talents in that area are also limited. I came to writing through a process of elimination. I've always been an avid reader and have tried my hand at writing over the years, but never seriously considering writing as a career until a few years ago.<br />
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I've completed a few short stories, but only a few because they eventually turn into novellas or novels. I've had two nonfiction works published. Let's see...current projects... My first novel, CRIMSON SWAN, is currently in submission to editors and I'm working on its sequel, A WICKED TURN. Both CS and AWT are set in Mississippi (my home state), but I'm working on another novel that's set in Denver, Colorado, titled HELLFIRE. I'm either really ambitious or a glutton for punishment. I haven't actually figured out which I am yet. lol<br />
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My home life is never dull. No kids, but I have four cats -- Chaos, Panic, Disorder, and Nugget -- plus a computer geek for a husband. If I'm not tripping over a cat, I'm manuvering around computer parts.<br />
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Okay, I think that's about all I have to say for myself at the moment. As for that drink, I'll have a venti white chocolate mocha from Starbucks or a classic zombie cocktail. Yeah, I know the zombie is old-fashioned but it still packs a punch. ;) I'll take you up on the drink…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-07-26:537324:Comment:577112007-07-26T00:56:07.377ZKelli Stanleyhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/kestanley
I'll take you up on the drink ... whiskey sour, easy on the sour.<br />
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Thanks, Daniel, for this terrific network. I just signed on, and (unlike the army) it just keeps getting better!<br />
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Let's see ... I'm a writer. I'm also a classicist, a film noir fan, a comic book collector and a cultural custodian of the twentieth century. My favorite colors are blue and green (is the green thing a writer thing?); my first novel (in a new genre and new series) hits the world July, 2008. The name is <i>Nox…</i>
I'll take you up on the drink ... whiskey sour, easy on the sour.<br />
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Thanks, Daniel, for this terrific network. I just signed on, and (unlike the army) it just keeps getting better!<br />
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Let's see ... I'm a writer. I'm also a classicist, a film noir fan, a comic book collector and a cultural custodian of the twentieth century. My favorite colors are blue and green (is the green thing a writer thing?); my first novel (in a new genre and new series) hits the world July, 2008. The name is <i>Nox Dormienda</i> (A Long Night for Sleeping); the genre is Roman Noir.<br />
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That's a description as well as a pun on French literary criticism. The series is set in Roman Britain, 83 AD. The protagonist is a hardboiled doctor-cum-detective named Arcturus. This isn't your typical history mystery, but it's how I decided to use my Master's in Classics.<br />
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The second book is finished, I'm researching the third, as well as a second series set in 1939 San Francisco.<br />
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I've got a happy and stable family life (no kids, but a lot of pets) which is why I can venture into the noir zone and safely return. Those poor Woolrich type souls who lived the genre ... well, let's say that's not my ambition. I'd much rather write about it, and even then the pain lingers.<br />
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I'll be at Bouchercon in September (look for me at the bar, of course).<br />
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I'm looking forward to meeting the citizens and lingering over many a good discussion in between sips of my bourbon. Speaking of which ... about that drink? ;) My name is Kristine.. I am a…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-07-24:537324:Comment:572552007-07-24T17:53:38.093ZKrystal Watershttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/PublishME
My name is Kristine.. I am a writer who writes novels, short stories and prose poems. (This isn't the best picture of me!) lol I had to search so I hope I don't scare you off. I enjoy meeting people and good conversations as well as learning and recieving good critiques from my work. I have heard this ia great site and I am excited in becoming part of this community of writers.
My name is Kristine.. I am a writer who writes novels, short stories and prose poems. (This isn't the best picture of me!) lol I had to search so I hope I don't scare you off. I enjoy meeting people and good conversations as well as learning and recieving good critiques from my work. I have heard this ia great site and I am excited in becoming part of this community of writers. Hi, I am Janet McClellan auth…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-07-24:537324:Comment:572322007-07-24T15:51:28.424ZJanet McClellanhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Jemmers
Hi, I am Janet McClellan author of the Tru North mystery series, a Lynne Fhaolaine mystery and a Windrow Garden Romance. Additionally, I have authored numerous criminal justice and criminology academic articles including articles on serial murder, child animal cruelty and adult violence links, the symbology of violence and others. I am currently completing my PhD in criminal justice with a dissertation that focuses on the issues associated with violent offender profiling by examining the works…
Hi, I am Janet McClellan author of the Tru North mystery series, a Lynne Fhaolaine mystery and a Windrow Garden Romance. Additionally, I have authored numerous criminal justice and criminology academic articles including articles on serial murder, child animal cruelty and adult violence links, the symbology of violence and others. I am currently completing my PhD in criminal justice with a dissertation that focuses on the issues associated with violent offender profiling by examining the works of Godwin, Holmes and Holmes, Keppel and Walker and Kocsis et al. I have over 20 years experience in criminal justice as a police officer and corrections manager in addition to my college and university teaching experience. I have a NING site that contains information about crime, criminals, criminal justice research, and discussions exploring solutions to criminal behavior. Those who enjoy asking questions and searching for answers will find helpful ideas and links. Please consider visiting and joining the site Crime Investigation-Research ... <b>http://researchincrime.ning.com</b> "Where the mystery ends, justice begins (C)<br />
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I look forward to all our conversation here and in <a href="http://researchincrime.ning">Crime Investigation-Research</a>. My best to all. Though I've been a member her…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-07-14:537324:Comment:549812007-07-14T20:36:17.192ZLynette Hall Hamptonhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Mlhh39
Though I've been a member here for a while, this is the first time I've tried the bar. I usually stay out of those places - no, I'm not passing judgement - it's by necessity, not choice. Alcohol in any form is a poison to my system. A sip of wine almost makes me go limp and a glass puts me in the hosiptal. I've tried a few virgin drinks, but somehow this didn't seem to be the way to go. Most times I sit back and enjoy a diet Coke while friends are sipping the pretty fruitty drinks.<br />
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I've been…
Though I've been a member here for a while, this is the first time I've tried the bar. I usually stay out of those places - no, I'm not passing judgement - it's by necessity, not choice. Alcohol in any form is a poison to my system. A sip of wine almost makes me go limp and a glass puts me in the hosiptal. I've tried a few virgin drinks, but somehow this didn't seem to be the way to go. Most times I sit back and enjoy a diet Coke while friends are sipping the pretty fruitty drinks.<br />
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I've been lax about coming to the crimespace site because I've been busy getting a couple of novels ready for publication. Finished the final proof of the next one last week - ECHOES OF MERCY - it's a sequel to my novel, JILTED BY DEATH. It should be available in August. Hope so because my book launch party is planned for August 30.<br />
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I'v always been a writer. I wrote my first novel when I was 8 years old. It didn't sell, but it was my start. I kept writing through school and in college. My first sales were non fiction articles for magazines, a little poetry and a few short stories. I continued to start novels (I bet I have a hundred novel beginnings in my files) but I got serious about it in 2000. My first published (mystery) novel came out in 2003. I wrote a couple of non-fiction books in 2004 and 2005, and had a second novel (romance) published in 2006. It was one of those beginnings I had started many years ago and decided I wanted to continue it. My third novel (mystery) will be out next month. I have a fourth one, a different mystery series, with a different publisher and they say it will be out sometime in 2008, but have not given me a firm publication date.<br />
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Though writing keeps me busy I still have time to do other things I enjoy. I work 2 and one half days a week, make jewelry, paint (oils), take an occasional trip to the beach, read, and most important of all - play with my two grandchildren.<br />
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I've already decided that to get all I want to do completed in this lifetime, I have to live to be 167. I'll bite, just so you won't…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-07-11:537324:Comment:543972007-07-11T05:38:29.942ZLilohttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/lostinlimaohio
I'll bite, just so you won't be the last (now you're the second to last).<br />
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Don't feel bad about not being able to hold your weight in liquor, I'm sure that I can handle enough for both of us.<br />
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In crime fiction... I'm a reader only. Sadly, I spend enough time blogging true crime that I don't have time to think any fictional stuff up. That, and I have two top secret (not anymore I suppose) true crime books hidden away out of fear of sending them off somewhere and having someone actually read them.
I'll bite, just so you won't be the last (now you're the second to last).<br />
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Don't feel bad about not being able to hold your weight in liquor, I'm sure that I can handle enough for both of us.<br />
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In crime fiction... I'm a reader only. Sadly, I spend enough time blogging true crime that I don't have time to think any fictional stuff up. That, and I have two top secret (not anymore I suppose) true crime books hidden away out of fear of sending them off somewhere and having someone actually read them.