When I'm writing the first draft I print out each chapter as I finish it. If I understand you correctly you're not printing out, is that correct? I have to have hard copy because I make revisions on it and if it's something large I make a note. Then when the book is finished I put the hard copy revisions into the copy on my computer and print it out again. I repeat what I've described above. I don't pick a draft because it's the final printout that I use. I hope that helps.

Thanks for, "checking me out," Carole. That's a good discussion you started.

Odd coincidence - there's a character in Dirty Sweet named Carole.

It's good "seeing" you again! I'm fixing to have to dart off, love your latest pic btw!:)

Nice of you to add me to your friends list.....of course people may start to talk...

Speaking of Hitchcock, he spent many years at his ranch in Scotts Valley, California not far from where I live in the Santa Cruz Mountains. (And Carole, I ring twice when I use the front door, but I prefer to sneak in the back way unnoticed.)

Hi Carole. Yeah, 'Shadow Of A Doubt' is Hitchs Real Deal. I admire the OTS Shot when Cotton climbs up the stairs like a predator, turns and sees Charlie. THAT is the reason that my new novel will take place in the lovely town of Santa Rosa, CA! Take care, Christian

Hey, hey: gotta love a comment like that! And, based on what I see on your page here on CrimeSpace, you're right! Great ta meetcha!

Thanks for the comment about Lady. I will miss her for a while, I'm sure. I don't have any other dogs; just fickle cats. (What writer doesn't have cats?!?!?) I think, after a few months, I may get another dog. I hadn't realized how much I liked having them around again until I got Lady last year.

GREAT music on this page, BTW -

ang

Thanks for the welcome. I hope I can find the time to pop in here and visit often.

Lisa

Thank you, again, Carole. I first researched Harlem Redux by reading historical studies on the period, but as well written as they were, they didn't get inside the heads of the people who lived in the 1920s, at least not enough for me. So I did most of my research by reading the writings of the kinds of people who would my novel. I wanted to know what their hopes and dreams were, their worries and concerns, and only they could tell me, in their language, what those were. I also wanted to draw some attention not only to how things have changed, but in subtle ways (I hope), to how they've stayed the same. I had a lot of fun doing the research, almost too much fun. That's the problem with writing historical fiction: You can get so caught up in the research that you forget to write!

Thanks for the invite Carole. I'm delighted to accept. Looks like we have a lot in common. I look forward to reading your book. Am enjoying the Glen Miller, by the way!

Hi Carol, sorry I have not replied earlier, I am VERY new to this site. It was very kind of you to respond to such a new member. It felt very welcoming. Your puppies look beautiful!

Carole, I am delighted to call you a friend. Those pups are adorable. Glad you found good homes for them. I have a few more than I need (7) but can't turn down a good dog.

OMG How cute are your those pictures!!

Thanks so much Carole - all the best Rick

Hi Carole.

Thanks for the invite, and I accept with much thanks.

Jim Gracie

Hi Carole,

Sorry, not to answer your question from would you believe March 8th. You left a comment which I of course failed to notice until NOW. I wander around Crimespace aimlessly with no direction in mind.
Only two of the five dogs shown are ours. The two in my photos are ours. Would you believe the brown/red dachshund(Winston) is a boy, sorry I made him look like a girl but it was Christmas and I thought he needed a bow. He wasn't very happy with me that 's why he looks sad. He was rescued from a local humane society in town. He's a sweet heart.
The other brown/tan dachshund(Nikki) is a very sweet girl. In all my years of having dogs she has been the friendliest. I've had several people tell me that long-haired dachshunds are friendlier but I don't know where that idea came from.
If you don't mind you can send Penny here to Kentucky. Just KIdding..........They are all beautiful dogs.
Sorry to write so much,
That is all,

Kenny

Hi Carole,

Actually, it wasn't the legal side to Infamous that interested me as much as the contrast between Capote's fancy New York ways and the small town Kansas ways. That contrast doesn't come across as much in the book, as that it is an account of the murder (a few years since I read it), but the film dealt well with the senseless nature of the murder and also the idiosyncrasies of Capote.
The main problem with being a criminal lawyer is that nothing shocks anymore. There are some real sick puppies out there (unlike your little collection, of course, who look very happy!).

Wow, Carole. Thanks so much for the great review!