I hadn't seen that. Thanks, Jack.

Being so close has it's drawbacks, but it just one of the many things that make life in NYC so interesting!

Nice to hear from you! Best, Jane

HI jack,
Nice to hear from you. I finished my first draft but I over worked myself. After a while (because I was getting nuts) i cut back to four or five hours. you're right to work that. anyway, it's crazy here anyway--in the middle our dog had puppies. Five running around! so i'm just working on the second draft--but won't get going until the puppies are sold! i not only have to learn to write a novel, i have to learn how to work!

Hi, Jack.
I was happy to get your invitation and of course I accept!

I tried to post an email to the address on your website about a week ago, but it didn't go through.

I wanted to introduce myself and say thanks for your faith in Sweetening The Pot. Looking forward to working with you and learning as much as I can from the experience.

Best,
Deb

Appreciate the comments on my stuff Jack. Welcome to crime world.
Stay tuned for my latest A PERFECT GRAVE, sept 04, 07

thanks for telling me, Jack! I thought it was just because I haven't published yet. also, so many of these writers on this site seem so full of themselves--but i believe what you say, doubts come and doubts go. and you're right, it does suck. it's like writing for Satan. You're damned either way. but it's a drive. a must do thing. I mean I had it in the back of my mind for years. but my life was far too traumatic. it's only now that i'm trying for the first time, and that i'm serious about it. i won't quit. i just want to write it down and see how it seems. today's a good day at least. or should i say good hour?!

working like hell on it. I've been spending ten hour days on it--because my dog is due to have a litter in a week and a bit and I want t have enough down so I can go back to it and not fee lost. I have highs and lows about the novel. sometimes I am so sure it's going well and sometimes not. but the thing is i love my characters. and i love the time period it's set in. late 1940s. glad you borrowed from double ind. was it set in the forties?

your photo makes me want to go fishing! love your writing.

Jack -

Took my copy of Big Numbers with me to Maine last week. Spent a couple of days relaxing and reading. Nicely done.

Jeff

Yeah -- it must be in the genes.. my mom was a reporter, my uncle wrote for Time, Life, and was VP of Cole and Weber. My sis and all her kids are published authors. My son, who is high-functioning autistic, has difficulty reading (especially for pleasure), and my daughter, incredibly creative, isn't driven to write -- she has other outlets. My brother the international trade/maritime law expert, writes brilliantly, but within that field not for the general public. I am sure there is heredity and simple familial exposure involved.

It has been awhile since I've been to Galveston. I think the locals use the sea wall as the main drag.

I am also working on a mystery novel.

des

Morrell was truly amazing. I watched him talk to so many authors in the room, to make sure they were getting what they could from the sessions and the speeches. I had the pleasure of hearing some of those conversations. He is a real mentor and an ambassador for our genre. I sent him an email thanking him and sharing a story about his impact on me that started with First Blood. The start of my book#2 came from an inspiration from that first book of his. Sometimes when you meet someone you idolize, you can be disappointed, but in this case, he far exceeded my expectation. Kudos to David.

Hey Jack--It was great to meet you too. Though I did miss the suspenders, the cool Hawaiian shirt made up for it. I lOVED that MWA conference since it was small and I could put a face to the names finally. And meeting David Morrell, a guy I've read since First Blood, was a real kick for me too.

No problem. It's good to hear you were busy. I'll buy a round at deadlyink.
Jeff

Thanks for the invite.
Jeff

Nothing but plain "tomato pie" for that Italian family. Not even cheese. Bread and tomato sauce. Me, I like pepperoni, sausage, and mushrooms.

Tougher than last week's tomato pie? Is that with or without the anchovies?

Hey Jack. Ok, here's the missing first line:

Did you ever wonder why they call us boobs?

Answer to your question ... Tiger has a 5 stroke lead going into the final day.

Baseball was less satisfying ... procratination lives.