tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post6743434335026679117..comments2024-03-28T10:36:04.929-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Surprises! Thoughts for the New Year.Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-81726116125694147772014-01-04T04:24:41.943-05:002014-01-04T04:24:41.943-05:00Would be better otherwise? Or should it continue l...Would be better otherwise? Or should it continue like this?Bet live FIFA 2014 - Hunttershttp://2014.huntters.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17848483681768653052014-01-01T16:59:16.776-05:002014-01-01T16:59:16.776-05:00Happy New Year to all the wonderful Jungle Red Wri...Happy New Year to all the wonderful Jungle Red Writers. Thanks for being such an inspiration. My big surprise for 2013 was a three-book contract with Random House's new Alibi digital press dedicated to mysteries. My first book, "The Fixer" comes out February 4th. So, as the new year starts, I'm hoping for even more surprises...particularly hearing from folks who'll read my book. Again, happy new year!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102510005451163350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79736105420012322792014-01-01T16:18:28.497-05:002014-01-01T16:18:28.497-05:00See? That was for Denise Ann! Speechie gone mad ag...See? That was for Denise Ann! Speechie gone mad again.<br /><br />Roberta and Hank... Just figured out that crazy word Speechie reinvented was supposed to be—again—not qualimiupouagain!Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89441866945553327872014-01-01T16:11:49.851-05:002014-01-01T16:11:49.851-05:00Denise—I know! I had that feeling that is indescri...Denise—I know! I had that feeling that is indescribable on seeing the Gutenberg Bible and Shakespeare's First Folio... Tears. Truly.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-45205579905367064342014-01-01T15:53:45.778-05:002014-01-01T15:53:45.778-05:00Hank! Oh nooo... but you are too funny. My speech ...Hank! Oh nooo... but you are too funny. My speech to text went crazy yesterday. I might have coughed or something. Poor Speechie. He tries so hard but now and then comes up with very creative writing. Oops... Shhhhh... Must be careful not to annoy Speechie. He says naughty words even I never use.<br /><br />Yay Karen!!!<br /><br />I've been rooting for the wrong team today. Turns out the guys in the red shirts are not The Badgers. They are South Carolina. Not Steve's team. I will have to make another maple walnut pie to get out of the doghouse.<br /><br />Back to the kitchen with me! Someone keep an eye on Speechie while I see if I can prove I'm not a robot.<br /><br />Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28502848682580142112014-01-01T15:24:05.783-05:002014-01-01T15:24:05.783-05:00I'm just glad to see the end of 2013. It was ...I'm just glad to see the end of 2013. It was NOT one of my best years. <br /><br />But there were good surprises-- friendships developed on line! And I love this blog, which gently reminds me that I should be writing. Time's a fleeting (I have a BIG birthday coming up) and this is a pleasant company of the literarily-inclined. Ellen Kozaknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49243352661310106402014-01-01T15:22:02.445-05:002014-01-01T15:22:02.445-05:00My best surprise of 2013 was discovering the Jungl...My best surprise of 2013 was discovering the Jungle Red Writers and meeting you all at Bouchercon. I keep telling everyone that 2013 was one of my best reading years ever, and it is largely due to the amazing writing of this group. Although I planned to attend Bouchercon, my wildest imagination did not prepare me for how wonderful it was. Authors are indeed my rock stars, and it was a gathering of the finest rock stars in the mystery business. I will add Elly Griffiths (Domenica de Rosa) and Jen J. Danna as two other authors I met at Bouchercon and bonded with as if we had known each other for years. Reading is such a bridge to finding soulmates.<br /><br />Hallie, there is nothing boring about your first grandchild. The surprises I constantly receive from my four-year-old granddaughter are the stuff of magical living. <br /><br />Susan, I have a huge Scottish fetish, and I am trying to plan a trip there in the next couple of years. I have a couple of Scottish friends online that just melt me with their use of "hen" when they talk to me. I think kilts should be required wear at any formal event. And, I may have to go read some Robbie Burns after this post.<br /><br />Happy New Year to all here, and may 2014 bring love and laughter in many forms. Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-55380890668449434122014-01-01T14:06:01.825-05:002014-01-01T14:06:01.825-05:006 or 8 miles was an easy day, Pat D? And Scotland ...6 or 8 miles was an easy day, Pat D? And Scotland is hilly and has streams crossing the path and rocks. You should be proud of yourself. I used to be able to do that but now my group usually hikes a wimpy 4 or 5 miles (and conveniently finds a latte half way through!)<br />RhysJungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65889848289726310002014-01-01T13:11:20.445-05:002014-01-01T13:11:20.445-05:00I signed my husband and me up for a selfguided wal...I signed my husband and me up for a selfguided walking tour in Scotland this past September. I impressed the heck out of myself<br />by walking for miles each day. To the point of not being concerned if it was just 6 or 8 miles for the day. And that was an easy day.<br />So I'm hoping this newfound confidence lasts and we do another adventure this year.Happy New Year everybody!Pat Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59752088540168354922014-01-01T12:52:41.400-05:002014-01-01T12:52:41.400-05:00Happy New Year to all the Reds and Red readers. I...Happy New Year to all the Reds and Red readers. I'm looking forward to another year of mystery and murder and other good times with you all.Susan Dhttp://www.dalyght.ca/quiltynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33115529217191868382014-01-01T12:33:48.811-05:002014-01-01T12:33:48.811-05:00Oh, what a great photo! love you all..xooo
And D...Oh, what a great photo! love you all..xooo<br /><br />And Denise Ann..that is ..well, I get it.<br /><br /> YAy, Karen!<br /><br /> And JOon, me too! Remember my face when you said--I'm Joan Emerson? Loved it!!<br /><br />Reine..supercalifrag...?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26321683156860465742014-01-01T10:10:13.529-05:002014-01-01T10:10:13.529-05:00Surprised by an emotional reaction -- seeing Guten...Surprised by an emotional reaction -- seeing Gutenberg's printing press in Mainz, Germany. <br />The transformation!<br />As a reader and writer, I was thrilled to see this, but it also relates to my journey from Catholicism to a Protestant church.<br />The printed word makes it possible.<br />I cried.<br />Thank you all for your words. Every award is well deserved -- I love all of your books.Denise Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02790883493798517829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-10269785145490087982014-01-01T09:37:51.868-05:002014-01-01T09:37:51.868-05:00To keep that childlike ability to be surprised at ...To keep that childlike ability to be surprised at all is such an accomplishment these days, isn't it? <br /><br />My best surprise this past year was my husband's invitation to join him for two weeks on a photo safari in Tanzania. The last time we traveled outside the US, for eight days in France, he had said he did not intend ever again to leave the US. So not only was it special for the place, but also for the fact that we could spend time discovering new places, people and foods together again. <br /><br />The other surprise was the revival of my writing career, thanks to a friend who is an editor at Cincinnati Magazine. She was given the job of editing a new publication for them and she asked if I wanted to write a third of the articles on her list. Since then she's given me two other assignments, and I'm really enjoying it. Who knew, at age 62 I'd start all over again? <br /><br />You never know what is going to happen, if you keep your options open, I guess. My wish for you all is that 2014 is a year of lovely surprises, much success, health, peace and great joy. Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64109559076545987562014-01-01T09:02:01.871-05:002014-01-01T09:02:01.871-05:00Thanks Reine! (and here I thought you'd made u...Thanks Reine! (and here I thought you'd made up a great new word:)<br /><br />And best wished to you too Joan! xpLucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56802088111519100802014-01-01T08:46:32.470-05:002014-01-01T08:46:32.470-05:00No edit feature. Please ignore my speech to text g...No edit feature. Please ignore my speech to text gone mad. <br /><br />Also want to say that I love your good portrait, and I'm glad you posted it. You all are like a different kind of family to me. Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15505123809942755662014-01-01T08:40:41.421-05:002014-01-01T08:40:41.421-05:00I'm glad we have a calendar that starts with 1...I'm glad we have a calendar that starts with 1 today. It gives me the illusion of freshness and trying once qualimiupouagain to see that things go right. That I might have some effect on that is possible, so I hope. I hope that some little thing will move the universe just a tiny bit in the right direction this year.<br /><br />xoxoxoxo r.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6495213156455043562014-01-01T01:50:30.249-05:002014-01-01T01:50:30.249-05:00Surprise? The totally unexpected honor of being m...Surprise? The totally unexpected honor of being mentioned in Julia’s acknowledgements in “Through the Evil Days” . . . I get all choked up just thinking about it. Getting to go to Deadly Ink and meeting Hank and Rosemary . . . what a wonderful, wonderful treat for me. <br /><br />Looking forward to in 2014? Reading lots of Jungle Red writers’ books! <br /><br />I hope the new year brings everyone, writers and readers alike, all the best of everything. May your fondest wishes come true and may you find your days filled with the promise and joy of dreams fulfilled.Joan Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810313925049108163noreply@blogger.com