Thanks for the appreciative note on my comments. I shoot my mouth off these days and get things stirred up a bit. Seriously, this is a wonderful place and I love almost all the posts and posters.
Jack, it's always nice to hear from you. You do recall riding to that crazy Texas Barbecue place together years ago? I was scared out of my wits by the illustrious Bouchercon experience. Several years later, in Chicago, I had a great time because I really didn't give a damn about playing the author. These days, I don't give a damn about much of anything.
Thanks for the nice comment about my photos. Yes, I love my house! It looks like we enjoy the same networks - TCM & AMC - are there any other stations! Very nice to meet you. Ellen
Hi, Jack, thanks for the note! I enjoy the forum. It's great to hear what other writers are thinking and get an idea of what's happening in the genre. Sounds like you've been "hacking" longer than I have, but I have kept my fondness for Dickens all through the years.
Hi, Jack. I imagine we've run into one another hither and yon in the mystery world. I just joined CrimeSpace, in a long quest to find a good writing forum.
Hey you.... sounds like you have got the picture as to what a daunting task lies before me. I was married to a lie for 25 years: a closet homosexual (what a waste of my virginity), a pornography addict, narcissistic sociopath, thief, liar, child molester, professing Christian (missionary/preachers kid).... need I go on? I want redemption in the story I tell, as I have not received it in life. There must be love for me before the end of the story??? Please advise....
Jack... Thanks for the input. It would be nice to sit down with you and answer each question you posed, take notes and get your feedback as to how to form some kind of outline. I noticed that you live in Baltimore. The book I am working to finish at this point, largely takes place at Hopkins, where my son had 41 surgeries. I know the Inner Harbor AND the Inner City well. I grew up a lot in that city. Look for my book, ON THE EDGE OF GRACE, in the future.
I dig your hard-boiled style, Jack. I read "Blondes" from the URL you sent me. Nice touch with the Mauser, the pick fits the feel of the story. Some would've just said "gun." Being a casual firearms enthusiast, I can appreciate the detail.
Hey Jack, Just checking in to see if you were up to anything that you could talk about in public. Finally read Blondes. Great read. I think Michael Marx has shamed me into a submission to TD. It's been sitting in the drawer for a month now and I've been so busy I haven't formatted it and sent it off yet. Drop a line from time to time.
Tom
Hello Jack - Thanks for the encouraging note?!! As for procrastination - I'm putting that off until later, I've got enough on my hands for now... And, WOW!!! A Johnny U pic w/hair long enough to part instead of his iconic flattop; talk about an authenticator for Baltimore! M p.s. The SNL bits on Palin were fodder for every age; p.p.s. If you're carrying Bard Bill in your satchel, might want to include E.A. Poe, too. 3p.s. As you enjoyed Hairspray, watch for Beehive!
Thanks for "friending" me! Can you post the link to your story on thrillingdetective.com? I looked for "Blondes Blondes Blondes," but couldn't find it. I'd like to check it out.
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