tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post5143385206305760957..comments2024-03-28T18:40:05.789-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: A Weekend Booked for MurderJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-68154523363705643902014-02-18T22:24:03.805-05:002014-02-18T22:24:03.805-05:00Thanks, Debra. Great seeing you, too. I think you&...Thanks, Debra. Great seeing you, too. I think you're due to return as a panelist to the events!Paula Gail Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843350597811462936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-84770077105081033382014-02-18T22:03:08.348-05:002014-02-18T22:03:08.348-05:00It was great seeing you again - at both conference...It was great seeing you again - at both conferences. All the authors did an excellent job!Debra H. Goldsteinhttp://www.debrahgoldstein.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-58463912804253070972014-02-18T17:42:03.083-05:002014-02-18T17:42:03.083-05:00Polly, it was wonderful to see you and hear about ...Polly, it was wonderful to see you and hear about your experiences. It truly was a great weekend.<br /><br />Art, we did have a lot of fun. You and Tara would enjoy it and make terrific panelists.<br /><br />Gloria, you would have a blast. Think about it. Would you be interested in coming next year? I told Margaret Fenton I would start recruiting.<br /><br />Sarah, you are definitely on the recruitment list. I know that I enjoyed some time with my family in the area as well as going to the meetings.<br /><br />Kara, it was a great group. Are you available for travel to Alabama?<br /><br />Kaye Wilkinson Barley, you are such a delight. I look forward to reading your novel, Whimsey. And, you're right, Margaret Fenton is the consummate host. She made the whole trip a wonderful party.<br /><br />Kaye George, you give me too much credit. I just gave Margaret the names of my favorite authors and then got to spend a fabulous weekend with all of them. It was a real treat.<br /><br />Anyone interested in appearing as an author next year, please feel free to contact me and I'll be glad to put you in touch with Margaret Fenton. Paula Gail Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843350597811462936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-63865023857742976912014-02-18T14:45:53.590-05:002014-02-18T14:45:53.590-05:00What Paula failed to mention is that she, personal...What Paula failed to mention is that she, personally, is responsible for many of us being at the conference! She's practically an organizer of it herself. Thanks for getting me there, Paula!Kaye Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596677617002735674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-78715677259990989732014-02-18T14:26:42.600-05:002014-02-18T14:26:42.600-05:00What a terrific piece, Paula, about a wonderful we...What a terrific piece, Paula, about a wonderful weekend.<br /><br />I had the best time visiting with old friends and meeting new ones. I really do not think there's a better planned and organized con than this one. Hats off to Margaret!Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-62594684453580810282014-02-18T13:56:08.199-05:002014-02-18T13:56:08.199-05:00What a great group of authors and moderators. It s...What a great group of authors and moderators. It sounds like everyone had a wonderful time.Kara Cerisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16484336785514235707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-45773883164876175542014-02-18T13:52:48.275-05:002014-02-18T13:52:48.275-05:00I'm totally going to this sometime! *Texts Ala...I'm totally going to this sometime! *Texts Alabama-based parents*Sarah Henninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06822639126179367121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-38480023026808091642014-02-18T11:02:24.908-05:002014-02-18T11:02:24.908-05:00What a fantastic weekend. I wish I could attend so...What a fantastic weekend. I wish I could attend something like that someday. I'm glad everyone had such a good time. <br /><br />Shari, I agree with you about Malice. I love it, but there is so much to do and often it's hard to choose between different panels, and I get disappointed in not being able to be in two places at once.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-67883683263148560492014-02-18T09:29:08.497-05:002014-02-18T09:29:08.497-05:00Not only is Paula a good mystery writer, but she i...Not only is Paula a good mystery writer, but she is an excellent script writer for stage plays. It has been my pleasure to Produce her plays over the last 7 years and also to write and collaborate on Musical numbers that we have written for the plays. She brings many of her life experiences in her writings of plays, novels or blogs. We are so fortunate to have her as the Director of our St. Paul's Players.<br />www.stpaulsplayers.webs.comJohnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-88063714599254291072014-02-18T09:25:58.296-05:002014-02-18T09:25:58.296-05:00Sounds like such a fun time! Thanks for the recap ...Sounds like such a fun time! Thanks for the recap here. :-)<br />ArtArt Taylorhttp://www.arttaylorwriter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-78398218346962362852014-02-18T09:11:50.332-05:002014-02-18T09:11:50.332-05:00Paula, you did a great job moderating your panel. ...Paula, you did a great job moderating your panel. Surely one of the best of the weekend. I enjoyed meeting you and Kaye again and Jim for the first time. All the writers were friendly and accessible, and the weekend's coordinators did an amazing job of moving the events along. The guest speakers were funny and informative. I was thrilled to be included.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-33793905284967584402014-02-18T09:01:13.257-05:002014-02-18T09:01:13.257-05:00Jacqueline, you're right. We had so many talen...Jacqueline, you're right. We had so many talented people together. It was a great conference.<br /><br />Ellis, so good to see you there. I enjoyed all the panels and learned so much. Thank you for your kind words.<br /><br />Jim, I completely credit my great panel members with our success. How could I go wrong with a lineup of such great authors? BTW, I'll keep an eye out for those shoes in size 13.<br /><br />Ramona, please plan on it. You won't regret it. It's a great weekend. I didn't see Vulcan this time, but I understand he's still presiding over the park!<br /><br />Shari, I love Malice, too. The wonderful thing about MMC is that it's a single panel track, so you don't have to select what to see and what to miss. Also, the smaller numbers allow for everyone to talk among themselves. It's great for both audience and authors. Very personal.<br /><br />Warren, it was a wonderful group. You would love the event.<br /><br />Linda, how kind. It was great being there with you and hearing about your adventures in the audio recording of your books.Paula Gail Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843350597811462936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-70988701425906869472014-02-18T08:38:09.033-05:002014-02-18T08:38:09.033-05:00I agree with Ellis and Jim. You were a superb mode...I agree with Ellis and Jim. You were a superb moderator. Your legal background prepared you well. This was my first Alabama "Booked for Murder" weekend, and I'm so glad I joined in the fun. Well organized and both the readers and authors proved to be delightful company.Linda Lovelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06689184015264104687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-19966247706969007272014-02-18T08:26:07.535-05:002014-02-18T08:26:07.535-05:00Paula,
That is an impressive list of authors. It ...Paula,<br />That is an impressive list of authors. It sounds like you had a great time.Warren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-16680524289084933672014-02-18T08:21:18.372-05:002014-02-18T08:21:18.372-05:00Sounds like you had a wonderful time, Paula! I'...Sounds like you had a wonderful time, Paula! I've been to Malice Domestic, which is absolutely terrific. The only bad thing about Malice is that there is so much to do - and only one weekend to squeeze it into!Shari Randallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425493627354028820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-23447374363422640972014-02-18T08:12:12.125-05:002014-02-18T08:12:12.125-05:00Murder in the Magic City has been on my conference...Murder in the Magic City has been on my conference bucket list, ever since I read Anne George's Southern Sisters mysteries. I'm sure you were an excellent moderator, Paula. <br /><br />I also hope you waved at the Vulcan!Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627775403015684868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-77761932670200285242014-02-18T06:32:52.202-05:002014-02-18T06:32:52.202-05:00Paula, you forgot to say that all your panelists s...Paula, you forgot to say that all your panelists said that they enjoyed the panel you moderated. I’m sure pulling it all together with your sartorial decisions was the major factor – unfortunately for those of us trying to duplicate your success, I’m not sure I’m going to find those shoes in size 13s.<br /><br />~ Jim<br />Jim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-47729163231777248042014-02-18T06:20:01.206-05:002014-02-18T06:20:01.206-05:00Paula, it was wonderful to see you again at MMC. Y...Paula, it was wonderful to see you again at MMC. You did a great job moderating--I had no idea it was your first. <br />Both events were so well organized and fun, the time sped by and it was over before I got to say goodbye to everyone. Good write up!Ellis Vidlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918353154644739285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-83618286188544831022014-02-18T06:12:21.459-05:002014-02-18T06:12:21.459-05:00Hi, Paula,
It sounds like a great conference. You...Hi, Paula,<br /><br />It sounds like a great conference. You had so many talented authors come together! Thanks for sharing some of the details with us.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.com