tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post1794114927698759021..comments2024-03-29T05:53:38.691-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: Jim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-4756450053769612022018-04-20T09:20:07.827-04:002018-04-20T09:20:07.827-04:00Delightful post. Oh the people we'll meet and ...Delightful post. Oh the people we'll meet and the places we'll go when we start out on a new adventure. Mystery writing is certainly drawing you out of your quiet self and into the world of promotion. And you are doing a good job at it. Congratulations on your nomination.Grace Toppinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10291304815273486038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-71417332107543199632018-04-18T19:38:25.663-04:002018-04-18T19:38:25.663-04:00Thanks, Mary!
Thanks, Mary!<br />Debra H. Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17533446284471717884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-11196493171234985992018-04-18T17:31:25.321-04:002018-04-18T17:31:25.321-04:00Congratulations! Wishing you all the best from one...Congratulations! Wishing you all the best from one introvert to another. I know exactly what you mean. Putting yourself out there is the hardest part!Mary Bakos Sebestahttps://mebakos.wixsite.com/authornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-49282463218092820772018-04-17T21:03:19.634-04:002018-04-17T21:03:19.634-04:00Thank you. As for the other... you've seen me...Thank you. As for the other... you've seen me in a lot of situations where I've had a microphone, been playing social director, or been sharing a cup of coffee one on one Debra H. Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17533446284471717884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-63342218338148974062018-04-17T20:45:05.117-04:002018-04-17T20:45:05.117-04:00You never cease to amaze or surprise me, Debra. I...You never cease to amaze or surprise me, Debra. I love seeing your work get the recognition it deserves. But shy and retiring? Well, you mask it well, my friend. Congratulations on a well-deserved honor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-22637827940556737422018-04-17T18:14:52.580-04:002018-04-17T18:14:52.580-04:00Thank you..... As for the bicycle, I broke my arm ...Thank you..... As for the bicycle, I broke my arm with uneven training wheels when I was four. I didn't quite understand balance, speed, and narrow driveway turns. Learned my lesson that time....but of course, when I rode on the back of your bike (until your dad fixed mine), I was probably the best rider.Debra H. Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17533446284471717884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-5986080043859928752018-04-17T14:21:26.169-04:002018-04-17T14:21:26.169-04:00So interesting to read about this side of you. I’...So interesting to read about this side of you. I’ve NEVER thought of you as a shy introvert! You always exhibit so much poise, confidence, and often humor in unfamiliar situations. Just the honor of the nomination of your story makes you a winner! BTW you used to be so much better at riding a bike!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06434386547424393127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-32101213910659270232018-04-17T09:07:05.723-04:002018-04-17T09:07:05.723-04:00Gloria, I hope I get to that point, some day. Vic...Gloria, I hope I get to that point, some day. Vicki, that is excellent advice and takes the pressure off -- plus it makes the other person more comfortable. Leslie, so agree with the decompressing during the ride home. I usually buy books and end up dosing off on the first and second flights home. I like the term ambivert ---- KM, still dancing; Sharon - but doing it quietly so as not to bring attention to the fact that I have two left feet...<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing everyone who will be at Malice!Debra H. Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17533446284471717884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-2812866777989051312018-04-16T17:18:22.597-04:002018-04-16T17:18:22.597-04:00Congratulations! I was an introvert until Handsome...Congratulations! I was an introvert until Handsome started the company and had to change. His tip is ask other people about themselves and they will talk.Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-10832156782399000852018-04-16T16:40:48.535-04:002018-04-16T16:40:48.535-04:00Congratulations, Debra. When I wrote a blog about ...Congratulations, Debra. When I wrote a blog about extroverts and introverts years ago, my sister and her husband in Tacoma Washington cracked up laughing when I wrote I was more of an introvert. Now I think I'm more like Leslie, and ambivert. I'll talk to just about anybody, a big difference from when I was much younger. Do I worry about things? Of course, I do but not all that much. I think it's when you get to a certain age like I am, she just shrug your shoulders and don't worry that much about what other people think. Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-10572119636537135662018-04-16T15:07:46.112-04:002018-04-16T15:07:46.112-04:00Congratulations Debra, from one introvert to anoth...Congratulations Debra, from one introvert to another!Sharon Marchisellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08828948226093221255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-20978991363690350852018-04-16T15:03:31.154-04:002018-04-16T15:03:31.154-04:00Congratulations, Debra!
I consider myself an ambiv...Congratulations, Debra!<br />I consider myself an ambivert, getting most of my energy from solo activities or a small group, but able to turn on a more outgoing personality when it's needed. As you say, though, that can be exhausting, and I've learned to appreciate the long flights home from Malice and other conventions as time to recover.<br />Simply being in a group that values and celebrates the work we love to do is energizing of itself -- you'll do beautifully, and I'm looking forward to cheering you on!Leslie Budewitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942314846112875042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-46126529799200482662018-04-16T14:45:49.527-04:002018-04-16T14:45:49.527-04:00Congrats, Debra, and good luck with the Agatha! Be...Congrats, Debra, and good luck with the Agatha! Being nominated is a big honor.KM Rockwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973749764907859829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-64014233636697797962018-04-16T13:52:11.875-04:002018-04-16T13:52:11.875-04:00Thank you everyone for your kind words. The dilemm...Thank you everyone for your kind words. The dilemma of being an introvert but having to do things as an extrovert takes energy, but more importantly it can be done because of the support of others. My learning curve has jumped by leaps and bounds because of the generosity and example of other writers -- including everyone nominated in this category. Paula mentioned in another comment that it would be nice if we could all go home with teapots - and it would - but I think we all realize that our interaction and respect for each other has made us all winners in each other's eyes. Whether the concept is described as paying it forward or simply giving a hand up to each other, that's what the mystery community is all about.Debra H. Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17533446284471717884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-38776856276106792362018-04-16T13:08:54.080-04:002018-04-16T13:08:54.080-04:00Cannot believe you are an introvert! Our Guppy pre...Cannot believe you are an introvert! Our Guppy president is encouraging, organized and a great writer as well. It will be a very fun Malice with all kinds of writers rooting for one another.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13283064190423696280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-37560927621015491572018-04-16T13:03:12.634-04:002018-04-16T13:03:12.634-04:00I wonder how many of us shy introverts ended up wr...I wonder how many of us shy introverts ended up writing? The act is solitary, but the promotion is too, TOO public. Congratulations, and I know that though you may be quaking you'll pull off a great Malice experience...just like the $800 in Reno!Michele Drierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06944263184981732147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-13419040462312017852018-04-16T11:22:19.950-04:002018-04-16T11:22:19.950-04:00Have a fantastic time and meet lots of people. Yo...Have a fantastic time and meet lots of people. You never know who might end up being part of a story. Congratulations again.Nancy Miller-Borgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-60257789937996440452018-04-16T11:00:08.475-04:002018-04-16T11:00:08.475-04:00Debra, I so identify with what you're saying. ...Debra, I so identify with what you're saying. Promoting and writing are two entirely different skills. Thanks for letting me know I'm not alone. Good luck and congratulations.Sandy Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02824301408180614516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-67702764106639437912018-04-16T10:46:19.115-04:002018-04-16T10:46:19.115-04:00Congratulations! Have a blast.
Congratulations! Have a blast.<br />Warren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-68903653200675285442018-04-16T10:12:51.462-04:002018-04-16T10:12:51.462-04:00Debra, I'm so excited for you! Congratulations...Debra, I'm so excited for you! Congratulations on your terrific story! Looking forward to seeing you at Malice and cheering you on!Shari Randallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425493627354028820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-54587599605644276242018-04-16T09:53:14.378-04:002018-04-16T09:53:14.378-04:00Another introvert checking in. What a delightful p...Another introvert checking in. What a delightful post. I'm so looking forward to seeing you next week. It's going to be great!Barb Goffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16013123434790272424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-9450694780394792322018-04-16T09:51:28.234-04:002018-04-16T09:51:28.234-04:00Please know that so many of us are beaming with pr...Please know that so many of us are beaming with pride at your nomination. You have so graciously told about Bonnie Stevens' encouragement about this story, and by doing so, you're letting her come to Malice with all of us. Debra, this is a well-deserved honor. Congratulations!Paula Gail Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843350597811462936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-16714831037830920872018-04-16T09:22:01.406-04:002018-04-16T09:22:01.406-04:00cj Sez: Shy and retiring is not how I'd descri...cj Sez: Shy and retiring is not how I'd describe you, for sure. Congratulations on the nomination, and I have no idea how to root for Guppy but I do! (Secretly, I hope it's you.)cj pettersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10057216983469158184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-24612926322277477382018-04-16T09:14:36.495-04:002018-04-16T09:14:36.495-04:00Congratulations and best wishes.Congratulations and best wishes.Margaret S. Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07979191318652199350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-37211818924541035112018-04-16T08:54:06.023-04:002018-04-16T08:54:06.023-04:00Sorry I won't be at Malice to see your triumph...Sorry I won't be at Malice to see your triumph, Debra, but congratulations on your short story nomination. You are always a winner in my eyes!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14080938779828043023noreply@blogger.com