tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post5350847038521592955..comments2024-03-28T16:46:13.756-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: A Visit from Jeffrey DeaverJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-81681398944367919712017-08-16T12:05:11.918-04:002017-08-16T12:05:11.918-04:00Paula did a great summation of the event, but she ...Paula did a great summation of the event, but she left out the most important part. It was due to her unflagging energy that everything went so smoothly. We had setups for three meals, the first graciously provided by the Palmetto Sisters in Crime chapter, a buffet lunch, and a grand snack bar of goodies to wrap up with - and the setups went so smoothly, the participants didn't even realize the food was ready! That's smooth. Paula is a pro, she's generous with her time, and she made everyone feel welcome! Maggie Toussaint, 2017 President of Southeast Mystery Writers of America.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-43946430186813938662017-08-15T20:42:34.830-04:002017-08-15T20:42:34.830-04:00That's inspiring! This is definitely a blog to...That's inspiring! This is definitely a blog to print and keep. The full event must have been wonderful. 50 drafts. That's daunting. Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758348842858993203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-5982247106919089372017-08-15T16:34:42.577-04:002017-08-15T16:34:42.577-04:00He did a great job at the Mid-Atlantic chapter! I ...He did a great job at the Mid-Atlantic chapter! I have pages of notes! Sherry Harrishttp://sherryharrisauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-90475156149290843502017-08-15T13:28:56.917-04:002017-08-15T13:28:56.917-04:00What a great opportunity for your local group. I h...What a great opportunity for your local group. I had the good fortune to hear Jeffrey Deaver speak in a casual setting at Sleuthfest a few years ago. He sat in the middle of a circle of conference attendees on the hotel patio. You couldn't find a more relaxing setting. He was open and engaging and generously shared information. Grace Toppinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10291304815273486038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-25114819590305604812017-08-15T12:00:53.637-04:002017-08-15T12:00:53.637-04:00What a great program that must have been, Paula. W...What a great program that must have been, Paula. We had Nancy Pickard come to one of our chapter events. She was very good. <br /><br />As for writers who inspired me, there have been so many, but probably Louise Penny has inspired me the most. Just meeting her at Malice every time she was there as well as reading her excellent books. I've preordered her latest and am expecting it in the mail any day now.<br />Some other authors are Elizabeth George even though I don't write police procedures. There's Laurie R. King's series, too. I have a library full of mysteries, too many to list here.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-81835977765904428702017-08-15T10:35:29.525-04:002017-08-15T10:35:29.525-04:00Great advice. I was lucky enough to be in the same...Great advice. I was lucky enough to be in the same chapter as Nancy Pickard who taught me a lot.Warren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-11339109220280041312017-08-15T10:26:28.775-04:002017-08-15T10:26:28.775-04:00What a wonderful opportunity! One thing stood out ...What a wonderful opportunity! One thing stood out to me - he writes 50 drafts. That's a craftsman. Thank you for sharing, Paula. You must feel so inspired after that talk.Shari Randallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425493627354028820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-27185400734280253192017-08-15T08:08:51.896-04:002017-08-15T08:08:51.896-04:00What a wonderful program! Maybe he'll come to ...What a wonderful program! Maybe he'll come to Chicago, which is the hub for MWA activities in the Midwest. Margaret S. Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07979191318652199350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-68410152353825467012017-08-15T06:58:12.405-04:002017-08-15T06:58:12.405-04:00The reason I'm not a MWA member? Unless you ar...The reason I'm not a MWA member? Unless you are published through their narrow approved list of publishers--they don't consider me published. I could only be an associate. I'm sure I'm biting off my nose, but it seems as if it is a very closed circle. The program by Deaver reminds us of those basics we all must remember. You are one busy writer, Paula!E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.com