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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Good Times in Atlanta


 On Saturday, four of us short story writers presented an all-day workshop for the Atlanta Sisters in Crime chapter at the DeKalb library. Bob Mangeot, Paula Benson, Debra Goldstein, and I covered every topic we could think of, from plotting to submitting.

Here's Debra urging us to rev up the conflict


Giving presentations with others, like this, is much less nerve-wracking than going solo. I had a lot of fun and I think the others did, too. The audience was awesome: attentive, responsive, and appreciative. Many of them told me afterward that they were energized to return home and write short stories. Some even said the talks would help them with their novels.

Paula and I talking about short story structure and plot


Also, I learned new things from the others, and was equally inspired!

Lisa Malice, the president of the chapter, hosted Paula and me in her lovely Marietta home, which made the stay even better! That woman can hostess! And cook.

I thank the chapter for having us and for Debra who, I believe, organized us.

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

I love conferences!

I’m leaving tomorrow for Killer Nashville. I’ve always wanted to attend this conference. Now that I’m living in Tennessee, it’s easy peasy! A two and a half hour drive down the road, and I’m there.

On Friday morning, I’ll be on a short story panel with some awesome writers. Our moderator is much-published Phil Bowie and the panel consists of me, Chris F. Holm, Robert Mangeot, and Suzanne Berube Rorhus. 

My latest paperback novel, EINE KLEINE MURDER, will be on sale at the bookstore and I’ll bring others for consignment there.

I hope to have some pictures to share next week. Note to self: pack the camera!



photo from morguefile.com