*WOW* Russ,
That does sound like an exciting review and definitely a book I'd like to dig into soon as well. Thanks for sharing it with me. I'm hoping to give just as good a review when I get a chance to pick up a copy.
Hopefully they can do something about the cost of insurance out there. We've seen about 9 members on my in-laws side make the move up here this past month, and as soon as some of the others have sold their homes, they'll be heading up too. Not sure how many we'll have left to visit, by the time things settle down.
Three years of snow in NJ, cured me of the desire to ever want to pick up another shovel, or wear rubber boots, leather gloves, and heavy jackets. But there are parts of the cold season that weren't too back, since we were still kids back then., and didn't HAVE to drive though it.
Hi again, Kim,
My wife and I have lived in Sarasota so long we're almost Florida Crackers. Almost. Sometimes I miss looking at the snow, and walking through it. But I don't miss shoveling it or driving through it. Especially with icy macadam beneath the snow. But I definitely do miss the mountains and the wilderness, the kind of country in which CROSSHAIRS takes place. I lived in that area for six years and still love it. All except the rattlesnakes.
Yeah, we got battered again with home owners insurance this year, too, despite promises from our new governor that he was 'definitely going to do something about the high cost of home owners insurance'. I don't know what he did but our bill went up $500 this year.
Thanks Russ,
Your book called "CROSSHAIRS" does look like it'll be right down my alley, and I'm honored that you've included me in your list of friends. I've traveled down to Sarasota visiting my in-laws that are scattered around the Florida coast. So I can fully appreciate what a great change that would be from shoveling the snow during the winter months.
I lived in New Jersey for a few years during my childhood, and saw enough snow then to last me a lifetime. Several of my in-laws have been relocating to NC with being slammed with the cost of insurance lately. They're mostly going towards to westerly part of the state though, so it's still about a 6 hour commute between us. Not near as bad as the 16 hours from previous visits though. :-)
Hi Deborah,
Welcome! I envy your locale. I was in Hawaii (Maui, mostly) some years ago and the thing I remember most was the smell of flowers in the air. Everywhere I went! Fantastic. And the beautiful people, of course. Hawaii has a LOT of beautiful people! ***** I hope to turn CROSSHAIRS into a series, too. That was my original intent. So I best get my fanny in gear. ***** Bouchercon? Sadly, no. Wish I could. ***** Best of luck. Keep in touch.
Russ
Hi Russ,
Thanks for the invitation! I'll be looking for your book, Crosshairs. I'm in the middle of promoting my latest, too, called Fire Prayer. I write a mystery series that takes place in Hawaii. Hope I see you at a conference soon. Are you going to Bouchercon by any chance?
Aloha,
Debby
I don't know Stu personally but I've been to one of his 'talks' about writing. Interesting guy. Don't know John Lutz. There are a LOT of writing groups in Sarasota! My primary group is one that is connected to the Florida Writers Association, but I visit some of the others from time to time. Welcome to my circle!
Russ
Hi Cheryl,
I don't know where Drake Springs is but it sounds like a nice place to be from. Congrats on your many accomplishments and good luck with the new release!
Russ
Ship's master is the same as ship's captain; however, the Coast Guard uses the title of Ship's Master. Near oceans, alludes to the Altlantic and Pacific oceans, as well as The carribean and other nearby bodies of water. There are several licenses, from 100 tons up.
My license is for the lowest level.
Thanks for asking, Russ.
Russ,
Thanks for the Invite.
I have been writing for my kids for years, but started working on a project that I would like to get published in the future.
I agree. It tears at your soul. it's soul music but for real. so flattered to be part of your circle. and yes, I will write x3! just doing some now actually and its after 9pm here. started at 9 am. took out time to read (research!)
Thanks for the kind words, Carole. It's great to have you as part of my circle. And remember the three cardinal rules of how to be a writer. (1) Write, (2) Write, and , yep, you guessed it, number (3) is also, Write! Good luck! And keep in touch.
Russ
I wish you all the best with CROSSHAIRS. I personally think few things are crazier than promoting a book, but there's no way around it - it has to be done. I hope you enjoy it, and that your efforts are successful.
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That does sound like an exciting review and definitely a book I'd like to dig into soon as well. Thanks for sharing it with me. I'm hoping to give just as good a review when I get a chance to pick up a copy.
Hopefully they can do something about the cost of insurance out there. We've seen about 9 members on my in-laws side make the move up here this past month, and as soon as some of the others have sold their homes, they'll be heading up too. Not sure how many we'll have left to visit, by the time things settle down.
Three years of snow in NJ, cured me of the desire to ever want to pick up another shovel, or wear rubber boots, leather gloves, and heavy jackets. But there are parts of the cold season that weren't too back, since we were still kids back then., and didn't HAVE to drive though it.
My wife and I have lived in Sarasota so long we're almost Florida Crackers. Almost. Sometimes I miss looking at the snow, and walking through it. But I don't miss shoveling it or driving through it. Especially with icy macadam beneath the snow. But I definitely do miss the mountains and the wilderness, the kind of country in which CROSSHAIRS takes place. I lived in that area for six years and still love it. All except the rattlesnakes.
Yeah, we got battered again with home owners insurance this year, too, despite promises from our new governor that he was 'definitely going to do something about the high cost of home owners insurance'. I don't know what he did but our bill went up $500 this year.
Keep in touch and my best to you and yours.
Russ
Your book called "CROSSHAIRS" does look like it'll be right down my alley, and I'm honored that you've included me in your list of friends. I've traveled down to Sarasota visiting my in-laws that are scattered around the Florida coast. So I can fully appreciate what a great change that would be from shoveling the snow during the winter months.
I lived in New Jersey for a few years during my childhood, and saw enough snow then to last me a lifetime. Several of my in-laws have been relocating to NC with being slammed with the cost of insurance lately. They're mostly going towards to westerly part of the state though, so it's still about a 6 hour commute between us. Not near as bad as the 16 hours from previous visits though. :-)
Welcome! I envy your locale. I was in Hawaii (Maui, mostly) some years ago and the thing I remember most was the smell of flowers in the air. Everywhere I went! Fantastic. And the beautiful people, of course. Hawaii has a LOT of beautiful people! ***** I hope to turn CROSSHAIRS into a series, too. That was my original intent. So I best get my fanny in gear. ***** Bouchercon? Sadly, no. Wish I could. ***** Best of luck. Keep in touch.
Russ
Thanks for the invitation! I'll be looking for your book, Crosshairs. I'm in the middle of promoting my latest, too, called Fire Prayer. I write a mystery series that takes place in Hawaii. Hope I see you at a conference soon. Are you going to Bouchercon by any chance?
Aloha,
Debby
I'm also a writer-of-all-trades (journalism, nonfiction books, just finished a ghostwriting project...). Good to meet you.
Clea
Russ
I don't know where Drake Springs is but it sounds like a nice place to be from. Congrats on your many accomplishments and good luck with the new release!
Russ
Cheryl, another Florida author
Ship's master is the same as ship's captain; however, the Coast Guard uses the title of Ship's Master. Near oceans, alludes to the Altlantic and Pacific oceans, as well as The carribean and other nearby bodies of water. There are several licenses, from 100 tons up.
My license is for the lowest level.
Thanks for asking, Russ.
Thanks for the Invite.
I have been writing for my kids for years, but started working on a project that I would like to get published in the future.
So, Here I am at 1:00 AM writing...lol
Joe
Russ
i love yhour page. you surely are a writer!
Roger
I wish you all the best with CROSSHAIRS. I personally think few things are crazier than promoting a book, but there's no way around it - it has to be done. I hope you enjoy it, and that your efforts are successful.
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