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Annette Dashofy
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- Burgettstown PA
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- Hometown:
- Burgettstown PA
- About Me:
- I am a freelance and mystery writer who also teaches yoga.
My agent is currently shopping my two mystery manuscripts around while I work on a third. I have had three short stories published, one of which was a finalist for a 2007 Derringer Award. I am currently Area 3 Rep for Pennwriters and I'm vice president of the Mary Roberts Rinehart chapter of Sisters in Crime.
- I Am A:
- Writer
- Website:
- http://www.annettedashofy.com
- Books And Authors I Like:
- Laura Lippman, Lisa Scottoline, M.J. Rose, John Lamb, Chris Grabenstein, Julia Spencer-Fleming.
- Movies And TV Shows I Like:
- Criminal Minds, NCIS
Annette Dashofy's Discussions
Anyone going to Bouchercon?
Replied Sep. 12, 2008
Favorite Mystery Blogs
Replied Jun. 18, 2008
Favorite Mystery Blogs
Replied Jun. 18, 2008
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Yes, Benjamin's points are will taken and well put.
Assuming no harm came to anyone, spending a night in jail might not be the worst thing that could happen to a college kid. Give a chance to see how the other half lives, lest he has ambitions in...
Well said, Benjamin.
Cut the police and protesters some slack, but hold both of them accountable.
I went to a Rage Against the Machine concert in Minneapolis during the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul. Hundreds of riot police showed up, but somehow, t...
No problem, Dana. I wasn't aware of Pitt's notice to the students until Joyce commented, either. It does cast a different light on the news reports. I'm just happy nothing devastating happened. Kids ending up in jail is way better than ANYONE endi...
Thanks, Annette. I wondered if Pitt had put out some direction, but didn't know for sure, or what it was, or how close the protests were. I still consider myself a Burgher, though I live halfway between Washington and Baltimore, so I have to depen...
Links and Reads
You can find me at my blog, Writing, etc and Wednesdays on Working Stiffs.
I have three short stories currently available online:
An Assassin in the Family is about an unlikely hired killer who teaches water aerobics at the Community Center until her adoring niece uncovers her deadly secret.
In "A Signature in Blood" rural police chief Pete Adams and deputy coroner Zoe Chambers must track down the murderer of a longtime township resident by solving the mystery of a strange symbol that keeps appearing at various crime scenes and is found carved in the victim’s flesh. "A Signature in Blood” was a 2007 Derringer Award Finalist.
In “Sanctuary” Grace, a young homeless woman witnesses the brutal murder of Crazy Joe, a fellow street person. With the killers on her heels, Grace seeks sanctuary at a local church where she is taken in by the boyish reverend and his crotchety assistant. Grace soon learns that neither of her protectors is what they appear to be and only an act of desperate daring can save her life and bring the killers to justice. "Sanctuary” was a finalist in Spinetingler Magazine’s cozy-noir contest.
I have three short stories currently available online:
An Assassin in the Family is about an unlikely hired killer who teaches water aerobics at the Community Center until her adoring niece uncovers her deadly secret.
In "A Signature in Blood" rural police chief Pete Adams and deputy coroner Zoe Chambers must track down the murderer of a longtime township resident by solving the mystery of a strange symbol that keeps appearing at various crime scenes and is found carved in the victim’s flesh. "A Signature in Blood” was a 2007 Derringer Award Finalist.
In “Sanctuary” Grace, a young homeless woman witnesses the brutal murder of Crazy Joe, a fellow street person. With the killers on her heels, Grace seeks sanctuary at a local church where she is taken in by the boyish reverend and his crotchety assistant. Grace soon learns that neither of her protectors is what they appear to be and only an act of desperate daring can save her life and bring the killers to justice. "Sanctuary” was a finalist in Spinetingler Magazine’s cozy-noir contest.
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G-20 Summit Summary
(Cross posted from Working Stiffs)
Since I had last Wednesday off from my blogging duties, I didn’t get a chance to follow-up on the G-20 Summit. That’s just as well, I suppose, since the biggest part of the melodrama is still going on.
The expected violence and destruction of property was kept to a minimum, compared to what has happened elsewhere. Sure, there were some demonstrators run amok, com… Continue
Since I had last Wednesday off from my blogging duties, I didn’t get a chance to follow-up on the G-20 Summit. That’s just as well, I suppose, since the biggest part of the melodrama is still going on.
The expected violence and destruction of property was kept to a minimum, compared to what has happened elsewhere. Sure, there were some demonstrators run amok, com… Continue
Posted on October 7, 2009 at 10:09pm — 7 Comments
A Dark Day in Pittsburgh
(Cross posted on Working Stiffs)
It’s been a very dark week in Pittsburgh. On Saturday morning, those of us who thought we were part of a relatively safe city learned there is no such thing.
In case you somehow managed to miss the… Continue
Posted on April 8, 2009 at 11:57pm — 5 Comments
Published!
(Cross posted to Writing, etc)
Writing as a career can be discouraging. You’d better love to write, because if your goal is to become rich and famous…well, excuse me while I wipe the tears of laughter from my eyes.
Most days are solitary and fraught with rejection. Whenever I recognize one of my sase’s in my mailbox, I generally assume it contains a rejection letter. More often than not, I’m right. Of course, there are occasion pleasant sur… Continue
Writing as a career can be discouraging. You’d better love to write, because if your goal is to become rich and famous…well, excuse me while I wipe the tears of laughter from my eyes.
Most days are solitary and fraught with rejection. Whenever I recognize one of my sase’s in my mailbox, I generally assume it contains a rejection letter. More often than not, I’m right. Of course, there are occasion pleasant sur… Continue
Posted on March 31, 2009 at 6:37am — 2 Comments
Scammed!
(Cross posted to Working Stiffs)
I had an opportunity to meet our local police chief last week. He’s relatively new to the area and I’ve stopped at the station a couple of times, but he was out on patrol.
Needing to call 9-1-1 to bring him to my mom’s house was NOT how I’d envisioned our first meeting.
Last Tuesday, my mom phoned me to ask if the water company had just been at my house. I replied, “No.” After all, we don’t h… Continue
I had an opportunity to meet our local police chief last week. He’s relatively new to the area and I’ve stopped at the station a couple of times, but he was out on patrol.
Needing to call 9-1-1 to bring him to my mom’s house was NOT how I’d envisioned our first meeting.
Last Tuesday, my mom phoned me to ask if the water company had just been at my house. I replied, “No.” After all, we don’t h… Continue
Posted on February 4, 2009 at 10:30pm —
Comment Wall (27 comments)
- At 2:47am on July 19, 2009,
Preetham Grandhi said… - Hi Annette, I want to introduce you to my debut novel "A Circle of souls" which is a murder, mystery, psychological thriller and a tale of justice and hope. Do visit www.acircleofsouls.com to read more about the book. Make sure you sign up to win an autographed copy of the book. You can also read more reviews by clicking on the More Reviews button at the website. Thanks for your time in advance.
Best regards
Preetham Grandhi
Early Endorsements for “A Circle of Souls”
Linda Fairstein, NYT Bestselling Author: "A fascinating debut - this novel takes the reader to the darkest places in the human soul, from a writer with the authenticity to lead us there. A stunning thriller and an important read."
Judge Judy Sheindlin, star of the Judge Judy Show: "The seminal work of this fine author kept me glued to my chair until the adventure was over and the mystery solved. A great read!"
Book Synopsis:
The sleepy town of Newbury, Connecticut, is shocked when a little girl is found brutally murdered. The town s top detective, perplexed by a complete lack of leads, calls in FBI agent Leia Bines, an expert in cases involving children.
Meanwhile, Dr. Peter Gram, a psychiatrist at Newbury s hospital, searches desperately for the cause of seven-year-old Naya Hastings devastating nightmares. Afraid that she might hurt herself in the midst of a torturous episode, Naya s parents have turned to the bright young doctor as their only hope.
The situations confronting Leia and Peter converge when Naya begins drawing chilling images of murder after being bombarded by the disturbing images in her dreams. Amazingly, her sketches are the only clues to the crime that has panicked Newbury residents. Against her better judgment, Leia explores the clues in Naya s crude drawings, only to set off an alarming chain of events.
In this stunning psychological thriller, innocence gives way to evil, and trust lies forgotten in a web of deceit, fear, and murder.
- At 1:52am on October 16, 2008,
Patricia Gulley said… - Waiting to get published can be a hold back for enjoying cons. Frankly, I view them as theropy in this long road to publication. There is nothing like like-minded people to help you over the humps. The lists provide that on a daily basis, the cons brings everyone to life.
- At 2:30am on October 15, 2008,
Sandra Ruttan said…
- Great to meet you in person Annette! Look forward to crossing paths online and at the next con!
- At 1:45am on October 15, 2008,
Patricia Gulley said…
- Hi Annette, Also saw your posts on Sisters and Guppy. Nice pictures of Bouchercon. Maybe I'll see you in Indianapolis.
- At 6:27am on September 1, 2008,
robert walker said…
- Hi Annette -- neat plaque. I am pleased you've found me on Crimespace. Check out my new site at www.robertwalkerbooks.com Free giveaway found there!
rob
- At 1:38am on June 17, 2008,
Tony Burton said…
- Thanks for the invitation, Annette. Bet the Citizens' Police Academy was very enjoyable!
- At 12:40am on June 17, 2008,
J.R. Lindermuth said… - Hi Annette. I see there are more than a few Pennwriters here.
- At 10:52pm on June 16, 2008,
Jonathan Maberry said…
- Annette...nice to see a familiar face here on Crimsespace!
- At 12:39am on June 5, 2008,
CJ Lyons said… - Thanks, Annette! I'm so happy you enjoyed LIFELINES!!! Appreciate the kind words!
- At 6:13am on May 2, 2008,
carole gill said… - ooh careful, you don't want to do that! especiallly when they call you into sign the contract! you'd look like you went a couple of rounds with Tyson! all the best again, and I really will keep myfingers crossed. you go girl.
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