tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post3349313346078833013..comments2024-03-29T08:27:25.228-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: "Oh, Kaye!"Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47550966723754243482012-10-09T12:06:41.185-04:002012-10-09T12:06:41.185-04:00I'm late to the party because I was at a party...I'm late to the party because I was at a party (B'con) and just got home. <br /><br />I've known many angels in my life, Kaye, but I must point out two recent ones with huge wings and very sparkly tiaras. Red Julia emailed me from out of nowhere right after I won the Malice Domestic Competition and offered me congratulations and help, which she then proceeded to give in the most generous abundance. Truly an angel--and I finally had a chance to meet her and her fabulous Ross at B'con! What a huge treat for me!<br /><br />More recently, Red Debs agreed to blurb my forthcoming book--and picked up the first to read beforehand so she could do a thorough job! Unheard of for an author to do! We also had a chance to meet and spend some fun time together at B'con.<br /><br />But then, all the Reds are angels. All you have to do is look at the blog and how many writers (often debut authors) they help and to whom they give career boosts. I still remember sitting nervously waiting for my panel at Malice to begin when this gorgeous woman came up to me to wish me luck and thank me for my involvement with JRW. I had to blink and look twice to realize she was Hallie. My first experience of the "Reds look even prettier in person than in their photos" syndrome.<br /><br />I do hope everyone comes to Malice. That way I'll get to meet and see you all.Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86193842948323943032012-10-08T10:06:59.126-04:002012-10-08T10:06:59.126-04:00Kaye, it was a ton of fun teaming up with you here...Kaye, it was a ton of fun teaming up with you here. A real treat for me. A big thank you to the Red Ladies and to everyone who stopped by. Mostly, thanks and a big hug to you just for being you.Earl Staggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13349667172813175960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79213403523882512952012-10-07T22:49:42.295-04:002012-10-07T22:49:42.295-04:00Yay Kaye! Jungle Reds at Malice! xooxo And I will...Yay Kaye! Jungle Reds at Malice! xooxo And I will bring your pashmina! (who else is going?)Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74644175533426724532012-10-07T15:25:36.103-04:002012-10-07T15:25:36.103-04:00The photo looks like one Annette Dashofy put up on...The photo looks like one Annette Dashofy put up on Facebook. Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-53320983942627699572012-10-07T15:23:56.975-04:002012-10-07T15:23:56.975-04:00Kaye, count me in for a club for Earl! ThelmaKaye, count me in for a club for Earl! ThelmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51900869607855755902012-10-07T15:23:05.489-04:002012-10-07T15:23:05.489-04:00Thanks everyone - I'm glad you're enjoying...Thanks everyone - I'm glad you're enjoying my ramblings today. AND Earl's.<br /><br />I'll be at Malice. As soon as I saw Laura Lippman's name on the program I had to register. I had a great time last year, which was my first. If life were fair I'd be able to go to Malice AND B'Con, but that's not in my cards, I'm afraid.<br /><br />Can't wait to hear some B'con stories, Lucy!Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64794202702776419602012-10-07T14:58:34.334-04:002012-10-07T14:58:34.334-04:00Hi Kaye, thanks for holding down the fort while we...Hi Kaye, thanks for holding down the fort while we were away! Will see you soon at another--that's the good thing about these conventions, they do come around again...<br /><br />We'll be sharing a little more about Bcon during this next week so stay tuned:)Lucy Burdettehttp://www.lucyburdette.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26082402303603236682012-10-07T14:46:52.645-04:002012-10-07T14:46:52.645-04:00What a beautiful post Kaye. I understand the feeli...What a beautiful post Kaye. I understand the feeling of missing out Bouchercon. I know many mystery bloggers attended and I was hoping I could too, but I missed out. Hopefully I will get to Malice and meet all you fabulous authors!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9296234087655820482012-10-07T13:08:05.409-04:002012-10-07T13:08:05.409-04:00Lovely post. You shared many things. Angels show u...Lovely post. You shared many things. Angels show up, sometimes when you least expect them. I've had a number of these. Nice view.lil Glucksternhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288522126331817172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-55559468159243565702012-10-07T12:48:53.754-04:002012-10-07T12:48:53.754-04:00Hank dahling - Thank You!!!
The photo was an uncre...Hank dahling - Thank You!!!<br />The photo was an uncredited one at the B'Con site at Facebook. If anyone here took it, or knows who did, let me know, please!<br /><br />Teresa, don't give up the quest! Those angels are there, but sometimes they make it difficult to be found (or we do).<br /><br />Jenn Honey, Hey!!! Last I saw of you it appeared you were being strangled by The Hulk! SO glad you were able to escape, cutie!! thank you for stopping by! <3<br /><br />L.J. - Hey you! and Thank You. I drew that funky little angel and I'll bet you recognize the "special effects" from our friend PicMonkey.Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75786008623759046332012-10-07T12:13:36.226-04:002012-10-07T12:13:36.226-04:00Ah, yes you are so right...and you are an angel fo...Ah, yes you are so right...and you are an angel for reminding us to keep them on our minds.<br /><br />I'm rushing off, back later, but two things: Kaye dahling, I have your pashimina safely right here.<br /><br />ANd thank you for the fabulous photo! Who took it?<br /><br />More to come..love you all... xoo<br /><br />Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85304934372394684962012-10-07T11:45:14.209-04:002012-10-07T11:45:14.209-04:00Great blog post. I'm from mountains of Virgin...Great blog post. I'm from mountains of Virginia and we gravitated to South Carolina beaches in the summer. Loved reading about your meeting each other and forming a mentorship really. Quite inspiring to those of us who can't help ourselves-- we just love to write and read. Nice to know we might encounter angels along the path.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666609213171939599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86343589396779722822012-10-07T11:27:48.957-04:002012-10-07T11:27:48.957-04:00Boy Howdy, what a terrific piece. Kaye and Earl, ...Boy Howdy, what a terrific piece. Kaye and Earl, thanks for sharing your story - it's delightful and a perfect start to my day! Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214926031147370862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13849651234127272892012-10-07T11:17:00.310-04:002012-10-07T11:17:00.310-04:00What a wonderful post and what a wonderful angel t...What a wonderful post and what a wonderful angel to have. I love the illustrations.LJ Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697572554853668731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-67136381736030971932012-10-07T10:23:49.888-04:002012-10-07T10:23:49.888-04:00Thelma, Good Morning!! Old home week indeed! Tha...Thelma, Good Morning!! Old home week indeed! Thanks for stopping by - you always come with such nice thoughts and sweet words. thank you.Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27065056107308585292012-10-07T10:20:59.765-04:002012-10-07T10:20:59.765-04:00Vicki - Hey You!! I hope you know you're alwa...Vicki - Hey You!! I hope you know you're always included in that group I think of as my angels.<br /><br />Everyone? Vicki is my guest today over at Meanderings and Muses. I hope you'll drop by over there and say hey - http://www.meanderingsandmuses.com/Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36701141321157866702012-10-07T10:18:27.227-04:002012-10-07T10:18:27.227-04:00Hallie - I love you back!!! and oh my, I love thi...Hallie - I love you back!!! and oh my, I love this group of women to the moon and back.<br /><br />Malice Maybe?? I would love it if we were all together at Malice.<br /><br />And I'm awfully happy to introduce you to my friend Earl. He's a keeper and embodies all you say about the mystery community.<br /><br />AND - On the growing list of things I love is that particular quote. Oh, yes.Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15321304852708665652012-10-07T10:14:05.562-04:002012-10-07T10:14:05.562-04:00Karen, I think you're right. We have a hand i...Karen, I think you're right. We have a hand in creating our own luck - and I've been lucky most of my life in being given opportunities to either grab it, or not. Sometimes, I think, the key to this is being aware of the opportunities. There are some we just don't recognize.Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-37905437638053589902012-10-07T10:10:25.071-04:002012-10-07T10:10:25.071-04:00I love seeing you guys who are friends and fans of...I love seeing you guys who are friends and fans of Earl's here! Thanks for stopping by. We should start a club for the guy - we can call it "FOE."<br /><br /> Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-7718105243542232302012-10-07T10:06:13.531-04:002012-10-07T10:06:13.531-04:00BTW, this is kind of old home day... be sure to dr...BTW, this is kind of old home day... be sure to drop by and share my tribute to Liz Squire of North Carolina at www.crimewriters.blogspot.com ThelmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17189880414492690122012-10-07T09:58:52.526-04:002012-10-07T09:58:52.526-04:00What a perfectly Delightful blog! You really get a...What a perfectly Delightful blog! You really get an A Plus! I too met Earl in this wonderful world of mystery - I think it was on your blog! Then I invited him to bring his kindergarten to Crime Chronicle - then I got his book Memory of a Murder - and the rest is now history! I can't wait for his next book!!!! And your debut too, Kaye. Thelma Straw in cooler ManhattanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-46252729553719500232012-10-07T09:48:59.015-04:002012-10-07T09:48:59.015-04:00Earl is a good guy. Beyond the writing, he is my f...Earl is a good guy. Beyond the writing, he is my friend and I am very glad for that.Kevin R. Tipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170714419133752724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61689935099719930422012-10-07T09:20:34.824-04:002012-10-07T09:20:34.824-04:00An angel indeed! Editing/critiquing a novel is Har...An angel indeed! Editing/critiquing a novel is Hard Work. You've been blessed, Kaye!Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32411380358361308902012-10-07T09:07:01.703-04:002012-10-07T09:07:01.703-04:00Oh, Kaye (Love saying that...) WE LOVE YOU and mis...Oh, Kaye (Love saying that...) WE LOVE YOU and missed you, and we saved you a red leopard pashima. The pashimas are going into the vault for next time the Reds step out... which we hope will be ALL of us.<br /><br />So pleased to meet Earl Staggs. The great thing about the mystery community is that it is so full of writers who have been so encouraging to other writers. To quote someone, they step through that door to success and before it shuts behind them, they reach bag to haul the rest of us after them. <br /><br />The single best thing about being a mystery writer for me has been being part of that community.Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74422120344958163332012-10-07T08:49:33.710-04:002012-10-07T08:49:33.710-04:00I've had lots of angels, coming into my life a...I've had lots of angels, coming into my life at various times of need: guardian angels, cherubs, watchers, and orphanim. No destroying angels, however (although there have been times when I was hoping for one...)<br /><br />We create our own luck, I think, and allowing space for guides to come into our lives is part of that. You did well, Kaye, and Earl is a treasure. <br /><br />Red is your color, and I heard a little bird say on Facebook that there's a Jungle Red pashmina with your name on it!Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.com