One of the drawbacks of writing without an outline is that I think my way as I go. Which is fine if that place in the back of my head is keeping track of things, but this past year, the back of my head was busy with sick husbands, so that although I managed to…
Read MoreOkay, here’s what I want to do next year, either of them. Anyone out there want to join me? http://www.indianarc.com/ http://www.rickshawrun.com
Read MoreMy goodness, it looks as if Miss Russell has come to life and is saying rude things about me. http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendID=149069146 And after all I’ve done for her.
Read MoreTwo things to put on your calendar (after April 1st, that is): Edgars week in NY, at which yrs truly will be part of a panel—take a look at the brand spanking new MWA page about Edgars week, and think about joining us. And, you’ve got nothing planned in September, have you? Here’s Dana Stabenow,…
Read MoreSorry I don’t have chocolates for all of my Valentines out there, and I haven’t figured a way to pour either champagne or cocoa into the machine without spectacular fizzes and fireworks, but happy V-day and happy blogiversary to us all. We’re still hammering out the details here, but in celebration of two years of…
Read MoreFriends—for the purposes of Big Announcements and Hazoos we shall consider that the blogaversary (thanks, Corgimom) of this site will be next week. That gives you all weekend to shop for champagne or cocoa, depending on your taste, and will permit us to finish the month’s Q&As first. Q: Kathleen asks, This question is actually…
Read MoreEnough questions for February, save your others for next time. Q: WDI says, I’m curious about what draws you to the 1920’s/WWI era. You’ve explored it, one way or another, in both the Russell books and in Folly, and of course it’s the setting for Touchstone. On a related note, either I’ve become more sensitive…
Read MoreEnough questions for February, save your others for next time. Q: WDI says, I’m curious about what draws you to the 1920’s/WWI era. You’ve explored it, one way or another, in both the Russell books and in Folly, and of course it’s the setting for Touchstone. On a related note, either I’ve become more sensitive…
Read MoreQ: Elisa asks, Since you won’t be burning the candle at both ends getting a book out this year, what else will you be working on? Besides keeping life, family, home, and health together. A: You’re joking, right? About not burning the candle? I’m six months behind on the current book, which needs a whole…
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