October 2008 Blog Posts (175)

If This Is Thursday, We Must Be In...Where Are We?

I wrote last week about easy jobs, and one that used to look easy to me was public speaker. On the surface, the person breezes in half an hour before her speech, checks out the sound equipment and lays out some materials, and then talks for an hour or two. Afterward she gets a nice check and goes home to count her earnings. Since I love to talk, it seemed like money for nothing, lunch for free.

It does get a little hectic, though, now that I'm doing it. Scheduling is not particularly… Continue

Added by Peg Herring on October 16, 2008 at 9:56pm — No Comments

Meet Me in Maryland Tomorrow

This week will be a bit calmer than last, but I'll still get my signing time in. Friday I'll return to Borders Books in Silver Spring, MD. That store is busy at night, so I'll get there at 5 pm and probably stay until about 9. If you're in that area you'll find me at 8518 Fenton Street.

Added by Austin S. Camacho on October 16, 2008 at 8:51pm — No Comments

Ah...this is what it's all about

Today was a glorious day for all sorts of reasons. This morning it was off to Aniak Elementary School and I knew I was in for a treat. I had such a lovely time with them last year. I packed up my rucksack with books, candy, pens and pencils, as well as copies of the anthology of childrens' stories, as I was going to be seeing some of the students who have stories in it. I was… Continue

Added by Donna Moore on October 16, 2008 at 12:35pm — 2 Comments

“Why I Write Mysteries” (part 1)

I will attend the 5th annual Great Manhattan Mystery Conclave (Manhattan, KS) at the end of this month. My first conference, yay :-) I was even offered a spot on one of the panels. Then I realized yesterday that a) the end of the month is nearer than I thought and b) I need to prepare. If my information is still correct I’m sharing the panel with a few other writers new to the mystery genre. Subject of our panel: Why I Write Mysteries.

In all truthfulness and for the sake of… Continue

Added by NL Gassert on October 16, 2008 at 11:16am — No Comments

HOT OFF THE PRESS!

Hi everyone! I'm excited to announce my second erotic romance, "WICKED DESIRE" was released today. Check it out at:

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Blurb -

Maggie Myers returns home to rebuild her life and to escape her stalking ex-husband. To local small town sheriff Matt Dillon she’s more trouble than he needs. But the lady has enough sass and curves to tempt a saint. Well, he never claimed to be a saint, and Maggie is… Continue

Added by Tory Richards on October 16, 2008 at 11:12am — No Comments

Misconception of the Day

Some of my students wrote a letter to a school for the deaf today. There was a short discussion about whether or not their teacher would have to translate our letter into sign language so the deaf kids would understand.

I am happy to report that I dispelled that particular myth: Deaf people read plain old regular English. They write plain old regular English. The oral deaf speak regular plain old English [“speak” as in “use their voice or talk”].

There’s another common… Continue

Added by NL Gassert on October 16, 2008 at 9:52am — No Comments

Scribbler's Progress Report...

Didn't get much work done on my crime novel yesterday and today.

Yesterday was spent protecting democracy in Canada. I was working as a poll monitor, assisting with the Canadian federal election. That meant spending 14 hours in a creaky old Masonic Hall with 70s faux wood panelling, and a bipolar furnace, having the two worst meals I ever had, and dealing with the endless paperwork a functioning democracy needs.

Still, wasn't a complete loss, I got paid, not enough for the… Continue

Added by D.R. MacMaster on October 16, 2008 at 9:31am — No Comments

While I Was Gone...

(Cross Posted on Working Stiffs)

Nothing exciting ever happens around here…until I go away.

This phenomenon began years ago when we still had horses. Hubby and I took off for the day and went to the Amish country. We had a lovely day. But when we returned home, we learned of what had transpired during our absence. My dad had opened the gate to get something out of the tractor shed and all three… Continue

Added by Annette Dashofy on October 16, 2008 at 2:30am — No Comments

These Boots Are Made For Walking

So, as predicted I arrived at the airport to be greeted by the dreaded words "So, how much do you weigh Donna?" I showed the nice lady my boots and we agreed that they were, indeed, very heavy looking. I then toddled off to the gate. When flying inside Alaska, you don't go through the usual security procedures. You just go and sit in the gate. This, presumably, is how the man sitting next to me managed to have an item of carry on luggage that I have never seen before. An axe. A big, shiny… Continue

Added by Donna Moore on October 16, 2008 at 1:39am — No Comments

Obsession

The big news on television this morning was that Madonna and her husband, Guy Ritchie, are splitting. How sad.

No, I'm not sad about the divorce; in fact, I could not care less. I couldn't have guessed the name of the man Madonna is married to this week if they hadn't told me.

What's sad is that we consider it news. A private matter between two people becomes fodder for discussion, and millions of Americans buy magazines, tune in to television shows, and talk over their… Continue

Added by Peg Herring on October 15, 2008 at 10:50pm — No Comments

May I Recommend...

After spending most of the week with my 100 favorite authors, how can I choose a book to recommend for your library this week? There's really only one way. I'll have to direct you to the Anthony Award winner for Best Mystery Novel, "What the Dead Know" by Laura Lippman

Laura being a Baltimore native, it was fitting for her to take the top Anthony this year. However, we fans of her Tess Monaghan mystery series might have been a little worried when she stepped out with a stand-alone… Continue

Added by Austin S. Camacho on October 15, 2008 at 10:43pm — No Comments

MOM SAID KILL!

My new book, MOM SAID KILL was released October 7th. What is playing right now on my Crimespace player is an interview with me by Don Woldman on TRUE CRIMES.
Following that is an astonishing show featuring Willis Wilson who was falsely accused of abduction and sexual deviancy...they were building up to charging him with five murders....listen and be shocked!

Added by Burl Barer on October 15, 2008 at 12:55pm — No Comments

Sorry Kids, Christmas Is Cancelled - I Just Ate Rudolf

This is for Ewan, who thinks I am mentioning food far too much - my pizza last night was reindeer and feta cheese and it was delicious, although I feel vaguely guilty about tucking into Rudolf. Lunch today was Alaskan King Crab, halibut, oysters, scallops and salmon at this place, which is a really quaint Alaskan restaurant.…

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Added by Donna Moore on October 15, 2008 at 12:32pm — 6 Comments

Camden Crawl

New blog post at: http://mitziszereto.wordpress.com

Added by Mitzi Szereto on October 15, 2008 at 8:03am — No Comments

Guest Blogger - Author J.K. Coi

Hi everybody!

Join us ONLINE at http://bittenbybooks.com on Wednesday October 15th at 8:00 am Pacific with author J.K. Coi for a fun filled day of guest blogging and a Q&A session!

With Halloween just around the corner and a brand new book being released, paranormal romance author J.K. Coi is up to her neck in magic, demons and danger—and loving it. Join her at Bitten By Books on October 15th as she blogs about her love of… Continue

Added by Bitten By Books on October 15, 2008 at 7:33am — No Comments

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Added by Bitten By Books on October 15, 2008 at 7:32am — No Comments

Freaky Friday - Paladian Power

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Join us ONLINE at http://bittenbybooks.com on Friday October 17th at 8:00 am Pacific with author Alexis Morgan for another fun filled Freaky Friday with her Paladians!

Alexis Morgan's Paladins take their show on the road to visit Bitten by Books. She'll tag along to ride herd on the guys as they talk about their lives as Paladins and answer questions from… Continue

Added by Bitten By Books on October 15, 2008 at 7:32am — No Comments

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Added by Bitten By Books on October 15, 2008 at 7:31am — No Comments

I'm pining for the Frankfurt Book Fair

I never thought I’d say it but I’m pining for the Frankfurt Book Fair. Here's a photo of me at the 2007 Frankfurt Book Fair. It is the first time in four years that I won’t be going. I didn’t think I would miss the experience especially after last year when the German train drivers decided to go on strike. We were staying in a lovely hotel in Bad Nauheim, (where we always stay because it overlooks the most fantastic park) but this meant we had… Continue

Added by Pauline Rowson on October 15, 2008 at 3:31am — No Comments

Small Crimes book launch party

The US book launch party for Small Crimes is going to be held Oct. 21st at Redbones in Somerville, MA from 5:30-7. For anyone unfamiliar with Redbones it has probably the best barbecued food in the Boston area, and free appetizers will be on hand. I hope people in the area will be able to make it, and I'll look forward to seeing you all there.

More information about Redbones and the event can be found by clicking here.

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Added by Dave Zeltserman on October 15, 2008 at 3:16am — 2 Comments