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Yes, the first three were corkers, but she seems to have changed emphasis to more character and relationship driven stuff. For those of us who loved the sharp, scientific and tense material of the ...
Replied Oct 14
Female Crime Authors
This is a great list. And do try something by Christa Faust - really gritty, and a complete delight in person (have been on a couple of panels with her - she is just fantastic!)
Replied Oct 14
Female Crime Authors
I agree about Sue Grafton - and the earlier alphabet seemed to have more of an edge than the last few, but maybe everyone gets a bit flagged by the end of the alphabet...
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I like to finish a short story before letting others see it, keeping in mind that members of Sisters in Crime are more likely to give hard unbiased criticism than loved ones. Also, good criticism ...
Replied Oct 10
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Yes, the first three were corkers, but she seems to have changed emphasis to more character and relationship driven stuff. For those of us who loved the sharp, scientific and tense material of the early books, it was a puzzling disappointment. But...
This is a great list. And do try something by Christa Faust - really gritty, and a complete delight in person (have been on a couple of panels with her - she is just fantastic!)
I agree about Sue Grafton - and the earlier alphabet seemed to have more of an edge than the last few, but maybe everyone gets a bit flagged by the end of the alphabet...
I like to finish a short story before letting others see it, keeping in mind that members of Sisters in Crime are more likely to give hard unbiased criticism than loved ones.
Also, good criticism from a colleague or acquaintance can hurt less tha...
I am delighted to see this, Kris! I have been waiting for your new books! Many congratulations and wishes for success.
Kate
I'm a short story writer, so when editors have a go at one of mine, there's not a lot of room to go crazy. Editors at Woman's World changed the title of a story of mine - to a much better one! Editor Michael Mallory turned an okay little murder st...
Can't go this year - wish I could - but it's not too early to think about Left Coast Crime...
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- About Me:
- I write short stories, primarily mystery, crime & science fiction, and have nearly 100 of them in print. I also teach a short story workshop a couple of times a year.
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- Writer
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- http://doesnt-take.blogspot.com/
- Books And Authors I Like:
- I like authors Sue Ann Jaffarian, Bob Levinson, BJ Bourg, Lee Child, James Lee Burke - okay, everyone. I read everything I can find and enjoy them all.
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- At 8:50am on November 23, 2009,
Sunny Frazier said…
- You shoulda warned me about free tequila tasting and Cozumel men!
We got together later with the travel agent who pulled together the trip and pitched the idea of a mystery cruise. I came up with the title: Murder On the High Seas: A Cruise To Die For.
I heard today that the travel agent can pull it together by next fall. 7 days sailing the Mexican Riviera, leaving from Los Angeles, Carnival Splendour seems the probable choice, rates are approx. $350 inside cabin, $550 balcony.
You can see what we're talking about at
http://www.carnival.com/cms/fun/ships/carnival_splendor/default.aspx?shipCode=SL
http://www.carnival.com/cms/fun/destination/Mexico/itinerariesMR.aspx?subRegionCode=MR&sort=3
I'm suppose to get together with my cohorts in crime and come up with panels and programs so we know how many meeting rooms to reserve. Any ideas?
Is this too soon for anyone to plan? There wouldn't be any extra fees for the conference but we're going to try to negotiate with the ship to sell books. And there wouldn't be any silly rule about who's an author. In fact, I'd love to see small press publishers show up and show their wares!
Sunny Frazier
http://www.sunnyfrazier.com
- At 1:24pm on September 7, 2009,
Jackie Houchin said…
- Hi Kate! Thanks for the "friend" request, but I have to tell you I dont actually log onto Crimespace very often. Most of my "social networking" is on Facebook...are you on that too?
There are a lot of cool authors here... but me, I don't actually write much crime fiction or mysteries (except for my granddaughters).... I just review people who do1 :o)
- At 4:15am on September 5, 2009,
Kris Neri said… - Thanks, Kate, but you're a more accomplished short story writer than I am. But I'm thrilled to be mentioned. Thanks!
- At 9:12am on September 3, 2009,
Beth Groundwater said… - Hi Kate,
Thanks so much for ordering a copy of my latest book, To Hell in a Handbasket. Please let me know what you think of it after you read it.
- At 6:19am on September 3, 2009,
Libby Cudmore said… - You're so sweet, thank you!
- At 3:31am on September 3, 2009,
barbara said… - I am just now beginning to be able to get out for my walks. I have more good 'excuses' not to than reasons. Like today. My equilibirum is off due to a really bad sinuse infection.
I am full of stories short and long. I probably have at least twenty 'handwritten' ones (pre-computer) and several that just need a final draft!
I deal with my grief by writing about the one I lost. I wanted to be a writer before I knew how to write. Tho I was the only one who could read it, it told a story.
- At 3:28am on September 3, 2009,
Richard Allen Posner said… - No...not the federal judge (I wish!); although that was my mother's dream. I've held dozens of jobs, but most of my work life was spent in commercial lighting sales, then healthcare (worked my way up to RN). I've also been a process server and, once or twice, a hired gun for a friend who needed to protect his, uh, 'crop'. Pretty much as far from the law as possible. But you are a inspiration to me, and a fine writer, as well as a warm and supportive member of SMFS.
- At 2:47am on September 3, 2009,
Kris Neri said…
- I do understand about family issues -- I moved 3,000 miles to get away from mine! If you ever have to visit them again, consider allowing a little time to come to Sedona afterwards. It's a great place to chill out, and I'd love to see you again.
Thanks for the comment on my picture! Bookseller Jeff Kreider took that at the last LA Book Festival I appeared at, and he lets me use it at no cost. I hate the ones I paid photographers to take.
- At 10:45pm on September 2, 2009,
Naomi Bell said… - Thanks for the welcome, Kate.
- At 5:27am on September 2, 2009,
barbara said…
- I have had many light strokes over the years. They call them TIA's these days. But thank God, any paralysis I had lasted no more than three days!!! I do a LOT of sewing. That takes up a lot of my time. I have got to get back to my writing, but I am fighting a major battle with depression at this time.
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