In my everyday work life, I own a distribution company. My husband and I started it in our three-car garage and we taught ourselves how to run a business along the way. There were stumbles and downright crash and burns. But there have also been plenty of celebrations. Hard won battles. Downright victories. And that 2 person business is now 35.
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Congratulations to Martha Reed. Her short story, "The Honor Thief" was chosen for the 2021 Bouchercon Anthology, This Time For Sure. Hank Phillippi Ryan will edit the volume, which will be released in August at the time of the convention.
Margaret S. Hamilton's short story, "Killer Weeds," appears in the January 20 edition of Texas Gardener's Seeds: From Our Garden to Yours. Congratulations, Margaret, who, if you follow Facebook know, is a superb gardener herself!
Congratulations to Jennifer J. Chow for garnering a 2021 Lefty Nomination for Best Humorous Mystery Novel. We're crossing our fingers for Jennifer!
Congratulations to Paula Gail Benson whose "Reputation or Soul" has been chosen for Malice Domestic 16: Mystery Most Diabolical anthology to be released this spring.
KM Rockwood's "Stay Safe--Very Safe" appears in this year's 2020 BOULD anthology. Congratulations, KM!
Margaret S. Hamilton's "Dealing at the Dump" appears in Cozy Villages of Death Fall 2020.
Margaret S. Hamilton's "Black Market Baby" and Debra H. Goldstein's "Forensic Magic" appear in Masthead: Best New England Crime Stories Fall 2020.
Jennifer J. Chow's Mimi Lee Reads Between the Lines (interview on WWK on 11/11) released on November 10.
Annette Dashofy signed with agent Dawn Dowdle of the Blue Ridge Literary Agency. Congratulations, Annette!
KM Rockwood's "Secrets To The Grave" has been published in the SinC Chesapeake Chapter's new anthology Invitation To Murder, released by Wildside Press on 10/6.
Susan Van Kirk's Three May Keep A Secret has been republished by Harlequin's Worldwide Mystery. The WWK interview about the book can be accessed here. We're so glad another publisher picked up this series.
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Saturday, June 6, 2020
Surrounding Yourself with Smart People by Mary Keliikoa
In my everyday work life, I own a distribution company. My husband and I started it in our three-car garage and we taught ourselves how to run a business along the way. There were stumbles and downright crash and burns. But there have also been plenty of celebrations. Hard won battles. Downright victories. And that 2 person business is now 35.
6 comments:
Well said, Mary. I've always been pleased when I realize I'm working with someone who's smarter than I am, or even just more informed. And you're right, the attitude with which you approach people in your quest for information is all-important.
I completed a comprehensive Citizen's Police Academy and visit the local PD open house every year. In these trouble times, the police department is active on social media, keeping all lines of communication open.
You have given sage advice. I was afraid, at first, to ask what seemed like dumb questions. Then I found, like you, that people love to talk about what they do. Thanks for the possible online sources. I’ll check them out.
Excellent advice!
You don't want to sit beside me on a plane. If I find you do something interesting, I will pepper you with questions until you or someone in your profession makes it into a book. Sorry environmental engineer and criminal lawyer!
I'm so glad you liked the advice everyone and I'm the same way, Carla! It is so true, people do love to talk about themselves and as a writer, that's gold! And attending my local Citizen Police Academy is on my list of things to do.
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