tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post4531341634582329084..comments2024-03-26T15:49:05.333-07:00Comments on Criminal Minds: The Good Life, The Bad Life and the Writing LifeJosh Stallingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09913654176433125233noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-63766845081705239532017-08-26T15:48:38.741-07:002017-08-26T15:48:38.741-07:00Sounds like a great writing life, Marilyn, even if...Sounds like a great writing life, Marilyn, even if it didn't get you famous or rich :-)Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-47689719045198273732017-08-26T07:02:48.784-07:002017-08-26T07:02:48.784-07:00When hubby and I were still flying (too old and d...When hubby and I were still flying (too old and decrepit now, can't run when they decide to change where the plane is and you have 5 minutes to get there), but like you, we loved visiting new places where Bouchercon and Left Coast Crime were being held--also smaller conferences in some great places. Went to Alaska twice and made friends there. Was asked to be a leader at the Maui Writers Workshop and that was great! Now I still speak at libraries and for writers groups, but those that we can drive to. Have loved every minute of being a writer, even though I'm not famous or rich. (I love the writing process too.)Marilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-19718546756303210212017-08-26T05:25:33.680-07:002017-08-26T05:25:33.680-07:00I'd be happy to dish out some advice on staff ...I'd be happy to dish out some advice on staff for the castles, Kaye. You really have to be careful these days :-) Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-84107665723482802622017-08-25T21:56:52.593-07:002017-08-25T21:56:52.593-07:00I would be crazy too, if I'm not right now, wi...I would be crazy too, if I'm not right now, without writing. I just missed Power Ball last time, but when it hits, I'll get me a Porsche or two, I think. And a coupla castles. Maybe you can help me with staff since you have experience.Kaye Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596677617002735674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-35390776262078489392017-08-25T21:13:22.126-07:002017-08-25T21:13:22.126-07:00You can certainly borrow the Porsche, Robin, but D...You can certainly borrow the Porsche, Robin, but Dieter has it next weekend. So maybe the weekend after ;-) . As for the locales of conferences, I don't choose to go them because of the locales, but usually for other reasons. Then, once we know we're going we do like to stay some extra days. And we've always enjoyed the locales, even when we thought we wouldn't.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-8300221357168332422017-08-25T17:26:08.855-07:002017-08-25T17:26:08.855-07:00I agree with you, Paul, about the opportunities co...I agree with you, Paul, about the opportunities conferences give you to travel to places you normally wouldn't go to. I often chose a conference because of its locale and will, like you, tack additional days on to make it into a holiday. And the best part is you get to write off part of it. By the way can I borrow the Porsche next weekend?RJ Harlickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08060655046361699727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-30107308060417303672017-08-25T14:25:20.873-07:002017-08-25T14:25:20.873-07:00Thanks, Gayle. That’s hilarious about her saying s...Thanks, Gayle. That’s hilarious about her saying she lived in Beverly Hills. I guess you can now say you’re Beverly Hills adjacent. And one of these days I might set something in Albany. I really did like it there. And then I’ll say that story is Beverly Hills adjacent too.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-70994813682460249872017-08-25T14:25:03.055-07:002017-08-25T14:25:03.055-07:00Thanks, Dieter. And you can borrow the Porsche, ju...Thanks, Dieter. And you can borrow the Porsche, just make sure to fill the tank before you return it.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-976702396210699432017-08-25T14:24:44.545-07:002017-08-25T14:24:44.545-07:00Thanks, JP.Thanks, JP.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-62562527644820119092017-08-25T14:24:23.396-07:002017-08-25T14:24:23.396-07:00Thanks, RM. And we’re writers, we’re allowed imagi...Thanks, RM. And we’re writers, we’re allowed imaginary Porsches, aren’t we? And the empathy I buy by the case at Costco, it’s cheaper that way. :-)Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-50263135989830974292017-08-25T11:55:33.987-07:002017-08-25T11:55:33.987-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-41876561962701912552017-08-25T11:55:08.379-07:002017-08-25T11:55:08.379-07:00Man, I would kill for that car. I nearly swooned o...Man, I would kill for that car. I nearly swooned off my chair when I saw it. And the castle. But then I live in Beverly Hills. I have to, because my former neighbor, a Hollywood starlet wanna-be, stated in her bio back when she lived next door that she lived in Beverly Hills, so I guess I do, too. Now they rent the place and still say it's a stone's throw to Beverly Hills. Yeah, right. But your background, Paul, as well as your imagination, have you living that dream because it shows up in your work. I'm waiting for a story from you set in Albany or at least about somebody who escapes from the Albany County Correctional facility...GBPoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12190573764848658894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-57080260883652751072017-08-25T10:00:21.010-07:002017-08-25T10:00:21.010-07:00Congratulations on the Ellery Queen story – and ca...Congratulations on the Ellery Queen story – and can I borrow the Porsche this weekend?Dietrich Kalteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403361738445161528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-65941419926590854242017-08-25T08:52:41.104-07:002017-08-25T08:52:41.104-07:00Pretty much sums it all up.Pretty much sums it all up.JP Blochnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-66808809438029502862017-08-25T08:20:41.886-07:002017-08-25T08:20:41.886-07:00Castles, sports cars, Albany, and empathy are all ...Castles, sports cars, Albany, and empathy are all good changes, even if some are imaginary! I knew you'd struggle with this question as you've been a writer forever. Congratulations on the Ellery Queen publication! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02029180644399869867noreply@blogger.com