tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post7452855892132732877..comments2024-03-28T21:31:13.672-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: A Brush with Greatness by Jenn McKinlayJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-38435878900798135372019-11-24T02:31:43.893-05:002019-11-24T02:31:43.893-05:00rfdrfdPeter Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532264814565369687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47745962698823384562019-11-13T09:58:02.142-05:002019-11-13T09:58:02.142-05:00My fangirl moment also just happened at Bouchercon...My fangirl moment also just happened at Bouchercon 2019. The very first encounter was with none other than the fabulous Jenn McKinlay - Wednesday night in the bar. She was gracious, hysterically funny, and just a blast to hang out with! And my encounters with my writing idols were just getting started. There was Annette Dashofy, Liz Milliron, Margaret Mizushima, Wendy Tyson, Susan Boyer, Charlaine Harris, Becki Willis, William Kent Krueger, Hank Phillippi Ryan, and Julia Spencer-Fleming. I told Julia that I have to time my reading of her books - because once I start one, I read it to the exclusion of all else except eating (and I read while I eat), sleeping, and feeding my fur kids! Her books are so addictive they never last me more than 48 hours, usually less than 24. The whole weekend was a mystery bookaholic's dream-come-true. All those mentioned here were very gracious and most posed for pictures with me. When I asked for a picture with Hank, she was so enthusiastic - she stood up and hopped right on to the table to get closer for our picture. Hank, you asked me to send it to you, and I promise I will. Many thanks to you all, especially the Jungle Red Writers and their friends. The Who Wants To Be A Mysteryaire session was by far the most lively and entertaining session I attended. Pasture Deficit Disorderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600147172316923143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22346367261248070832019-11-12T21:25:29.355-05:002019-11-12T21:25:29.355-05:00Hank is the nicest of us. For real! :)Hank is the nicest of us. For real! :)Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21044309006033405982019-11-12T21:25:01.439-05:002019-11-12T21:25:01.439-05:00She is amazing! I saw her speak in 1990 and never ...She is amazing! I saw her speak in 1990 and never forgot it.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27276749238739171852019-11-12T21:24:22.457-05:002019-11-12T21:24:22.457-05:00LOL - I can so see that.LOL - I can so see that.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83428927535297749972019-11-12T21:24:00.755-05:002019-11-12T21:24:00.755-05:00She is such a lovely woman. I met her in Phx in 20...She is such a lovely woman. I met her in Phx in 2016. Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42444441685487350622019-11-12T21:23:09.196-05:002019-11-12T21:23:09.196-05:00Love this!Love this!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69767999704340453832019-11-12T21:22:50.394-05:002019-11-12T21:22:50.394-05:00"book pusher" - LOL - I love it!!! How c..."book pusher" - LOL - I love it!!! How cool that you were in touch with Anne M and then met her multiple times!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3318938045525288172019-11-12T21:20:35.061-05:002019-11-12T21:20:35.061-05:00Wow, two of the greats!!!Wow, two of the greats!!!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39431421950935909332019-11-12T21:19:38.478-05:002019-11-12T21:19:38.478-05:00I met Carl Hiaasen once - so smart, so funny! Defi...I met Carl Hiaasen once - so smart, so funny! Definitely a brush with greatness!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71484996910613759732019-11-12T10:10:38.993-05:002019-11-12T10:10:38.993-05:00My fangirl moment just happened at Bouchercon 2019...My fangirl moment just happened at Bouchercon 2019. After waiting in line to ask Hank Phillippi Ryan to sign my brand new copy of The Murder List, it was finally my turn. After all the hoopla surrounding her that week (awards, interviews, and megastar attention), she was completely gracious and greeted me with a warm hug. What a thrill!Gay Yellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03563945979041377280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-53539396011786673222019-11-12T07:54:22.030-05:002019-11-12T07:54:22.030-05:00Debs, here's the link to the The Mythopoeic So...Debs, here's the link to the The Mythopoeic Society (http://www.mythsoc.org/). It's a "non-profit organization devoted to the study of mythopoeic literature, particularly the works of members of the informal Oxford literary circle known as the “Inklings.”Cathy Akers-Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08291140883625021188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-52765562846821095122019-11-12T07:35:08.137-05:002019-11-12T07:35:08.137-05:00I wasn't able to comment yesterday.
My fangir...I wasn't able to comment yesterday.<br /><br />My fangirl moment was Bouchercon 2012. My friend Annette introduced me to Mary Higgins Clark, who has been a writing idol of mine since...forever. Like others, I shook her hand and all I could squeak out was, "I love your books." She was so kind, asked me what I wrote. I told her just short stories for the time being. And she said that's where she started so keep writing them and someday the novel would come. After she left, I turned to Annette and said, "I'm never washing this hand again!"Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47979030843131384522019-11-12T07:33:00.383-05:002019-11-12T07:33:00.383-05:00Marjorie, too funny. I do remember meeting you but...Marjorie, too funny. I do remember meeting you but I'm sure you didn't bark or squeak! So happy to be friends now!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-53948433176722728702019-11-12T07:31:34.443-05:002019-11-12T07:31:34.443-05:00Danielle, it was lovely to see you! And I'm so...Danielle, it was lovely to see you! And I'm so glad you liked the book!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42763991114794564852019-11-12T07:29:54.083-05:002019-11-12T07:29:54.083-05:00Isn't Deb Harkness terrific? I am a huge fan a...Isn't Deb Harkness terrific? I am a huge fan and she is also a friend. I watched her sign books and chat with readers for almost three hours at a Dallas signing last summer--I've never seen an author work so hard or be so generous with her time.Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9015104344152817192019-11-12T07:26:32.695-05:002019-11-12T07:26:32.695-05:00It was wonderful to meet you, Pat!
It was wonderful to meet you, Pat!<br />Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30261344323506523042019-11-12T00:49:58.426-05:002019-11-12T00:49:58.426-05:00I've been lucky. Between my magazine writing a...I've been lucky. Between my magazine writing and TV career, I've met a lot of famous people. But I fangirled inside when I met Lillian Hellman. I was 21 and I had just graduated college. I was an aspiring actress at the time and I cut my teeth on scenes from "The Little Foxes" and "Children's Hour." I was working as a receptionist in Lord & Taylor's Personal Shopping department when one of the shopper escorted Ms. Hellman into the room. I almost passed out.Ellen Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03491931917758692660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74677933285471819512019-11-11T19:18:13.334-05:002019-11-11T19:18:13.334-05:00Mary, we all have our fangirl moments.Mary, we all have our fangirl moments.Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-8701343742062786592019-11-11T18:42:47.379-05:002019-11-11T18:42:47.379-05:00Okay, okay. Gotta chime in twice here: PEN event i...Okay, okay. Gotta chime in twice here: PEN event in Toronto, some years back. I was a volunteer, on coat rack detail. I saw a oldish (really??) woman standing around needing her coat racked. So I went right up to her and offered to take her coat. She thanked me and surrendered it to me. Oh, sh*t. Margaret Atwood. (she was NOT old and frail, but hey, perhaps it was a rough day or something.)<br /><br />2017 at Bouchercon, in Toronto. I'm running the silent and noisy auctions. I'm all set to start taking in the donations as the Mystery Writers are arriving from all over the globe. Someone says to me, "Susan.... Louise Penny is looking for you." What??? WHAT?? LOUISE PENNY IS LOOKING FOR ME???? OMG. Yup, she just wanted to make sure we had everything from her we needed for her generous auction donation.<br /><br />PS: Tonight Louise is back in Toronto appearing with Anne Cleeves. Sadly, the tickets went in 1.2 seconds and that's why I'm here at home instead of in the audience.Susan Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17163152026039153248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54161678160296923462019-11-11T18:30:26.914-05:002019-11-11T18:30:26.914-05:00sorry, that's "SO much about thinking abo...sorry, that's "SO much about thinking about setting" Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17946905881136839301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-82347940919589183802019-11-11T18:29:45.516-05:002019-11-11T18:29:45.516-05:00I think my fangirl moment was last weekend, meetin...I think my fangirl moment was last weekend, meeting Ann Cleeves at Crime Bake. And she was so lovely with us starry-eyed folks! While getting her latest book signed, I thanked her for her Master Class and said I had learned to much about thinking about setting--she said she hoped no one was disappointed and that she met their expectations. As if she might not! Goodness! And as Edith mentioned above, she truly was everywhere this past weekend and open to speaking to just everyone who approached. Fangirl, over here.<br />-MelanieMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17946905881136839301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-4774008891995673582019-11-11T17:20:52.909-05:002019-11-11T17:20:52.909-05:00Haven't had a chance to meet any of my favorit...Haven't had a chance to meet any of my favorite mystery writers. My fangirl encounter was with Anne McCaffrey, who wrote mostly science fiction (Dragonriders of Pern is my favorite series by her). I wrote her a fan letter back in 1977, and she actually responded! Then, in 1979, another friend of mine who struck up a correspondence with Anne told me she was going to visit Hawaii and expressed a desire to meet up with us. We made arrangements for lunch at a nice little Chinese restaurant within walking distance of my apartment where my husband and I were living, and we all decided they would come up to my apartment and then we'd walk the 3 blocks to the restaurant (parking in Honolulu is always crazy). My friend had told Anne that she called me her "book pusher" (I had worked in a bookstore and made lots of recommendations to her). So my friend and Anne came to the apartment, and Anne saw one wall with our archery rack, then a double-sided bookshelf (8 ft long and 6 ft high) packed with books, and she said "You really are a book pusher!" Fast-forward to 2001 - I had since become a librarian, moved to Indiana, and was attending the 2001 American Library Association Annual Conference in San Francisco, where Anne, who had won the Margaret Alexander Edwards Award for lifetime achievement in young adult literature, would speak at a luncheon in her honor. After the luncheon, there was a receiving line with Anne and her daughter Gigi (who now writes Dragonriders of Pern stories), and when it was my turn, I said we had met in Hawaii in 1979 in my apartment. Her eyes lit up when I mentioned the books and archery rack and she said she remembered all the books. She was such a lovely woman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61741700042700090922019-11-11T15:11:42.113-05:002019-11-11T15:11:42.113-05:00You’re on, JuliaYou’re on, JuliaFintahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17087809450585073206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42118169819587770772019-11-11T14:32:16.553-05:002019-11-11T14:32:16.553-05:00https://www.facebook.com/tequilaandcookies/ My ...https://www.facebook.com/tequilaandcookies/ My sister-in-law is one of my favorite authors. She made me read poetry again.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02786463183900120910noreply@blogger.com