tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post7029084832574793336..comments2024-03-29T02:43:11.575-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Top 10 Reasons Writing Is the Best Job EverJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-10287313201053812592019-08-17T17:23:36.247-04:002019-08-17T17:23:36.247-04:00Was it a criminal lawyer that you shadowed for a d...Was it a criminal lawyer that you shadowed for a day? I did not have the time commitment for law school. My law firm focuses on work comp.Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22022083264238751562019-08-16T17:27:53.276-04:002019-08-16T17:27:53.276-04:00SO agree..it feels like we were together from the ...SO agree..it feels like we were together from the start! Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-40587666425712801422019-08-16T17:27:21.349-04:002019-08-16T17:27:21.349-04:00Deadlines! SO useful! xooDeadlines! SO useful! xooHank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70345898050613552812019-08-16T15:25:29.697-04:002019-08-16T15:25:29.697-04:00That's the great thing about joining this comm...That's the great thing about joining this community - now I get to thank them in person!Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91037493696424154432019-08-16T14:36:39.005-04:002019-08-16T14:36:39.005-04:00Awww.....xoxoooAwww.....xoxoooHank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13132039117401989792019-08-16T14:12:42.817-04:002019-08-16T14:12:42.817-04:00Jay, never think your opinion doesn't matter. ...Jay, never think your opinion doesn't matter. You'd be surprised how often it does. And yeah, Hank introducing you to Craig Johnson or singing your praises? Priceless.Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42393771025986050252019-08-16T13:42:07.859-04:002019-08-16T13:42:07.859-04:00I'm late to today's party but better late ...I'm late to today's party but better late than never, right?<br /><br />Let me just add my congratulations to the mix on your new book Mary/Liz!<br /><br />What do I like about what I do? Well when it comes to the book reviews, I like getting to read books early. I think getting to weigh in with my thoughts is always fun, especially for the ones I actually get paid for. I'm never under the delusion that my opinion means much to an author or other fans, but I like getting to share my thoughts all the same. Plus, getting to meet those great authors who thrill me with their tales of mystery and murder is always a great bonus. I mean how often do you get Hank Phillippi Ryan calling you a very good book reviewer in front of your senior year English teacher or personally introducing you to Craig Johnson?<br /><br />When it comes to music reviews whether it be albums or concerts, the same kind of thing applies. I like getting to share my opinion on platforms where it will be seen by others who may or may not disagree. I don't figure my opinion holds much sway there either but it's nice to get free downloads or concert tickets just to write an article, which I probably would've done anyway. Plus, getting to meet the musicians (and even doing an interview with the one and only Leather Leone!) that I grew up listening to as they formed the soundtrack of my life...PRICELESS!<br /><br />The benefits of what I do far outweigh the negatives that can be associated to my review writing!Jay Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11409350742317719903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5008139967641621072019-08-16T13:18:41.443-04:002019-08-16T13:18:41.443-04:00You are the Johnny Appleseed of books--planting su...You are the Johnny Appleseed of books--planting suggestions! Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-72751654077720944902019-08-16T13:17:35.700-04:002019-08-16T13:17:35.700-04:00With ya, sister.With ya, sister.Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-53531415785024269552019-08-16T13:17:25.226-04:002019-08-16T13:17:25.226-04:00::bowing in your honor::::bowing in your honor::Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70820771838900969672019-08-16T13:17:09.215-04:002019-08-16T13:17:09.215-04:00YES! SO agree. ANd often true...YES! SO agree. ANd often true...Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-82476455389444246472019-08-16T13:16:50.064-04:002019-08-16T13:16:50.064-04:00OH, don;t be too shy! They would LOVE to hear! ANd...OH, don;t be too shy! They would LOVE to hear! ANd now you know that from the author's point of view! Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-45194096214436583372019-08-16T13:16:37.352-04:002019-08-16T13:16:37.352-04:00Kathy, I absolutely agree. See my comment to Debs....Kathy, I absolutely agree. See my comment to Debs. The mystery community is the best and you are such an important part of it with your reviews. When do I get to see you next? Will you be at Bouchercon this year?Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16973724522463793192019-08-16T13:15:55.170-04:002019-08-16T13:15:55.170-04:00Oh, Ann, you are fabulous. Thank you!Oh, Ann, you are fabulous. Thank you!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-8453340887836426642019-08-16T13:15:31.944-04:002019-08-16T13:15:31.944-04:00Oh, Triss, sorry it started as a bad day...hope it...Oh, Triss, sorry it started as a bad day...hope it's improving..Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18620333736487983612019-08-16T13:15:13.540-04:002019-08-16T13:15:13.540-04:00And definitely feel free to print the list! It kin...And definitely feel free to print the list! It kind of falls under #1, but I love how the mystery/crime writing community is so friendly and supportive - writers, readers, reviwers...everyone.Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-77690084597906829882019-08-16T13:15:09.053-04:002019-08-16T13:15:09.053-04:00LOVE this! Hurray!LOVE this! Hurray!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12898843212903913252019-08-16T13:14:04.716-04:002019-08-16T13:14:04.716-04:00Thanks so much, Debs! The Laurel Highlands covers ...Thanks so much, Debs! The Laurel Highlands covers a five-county area in southwestern PA (Washington, Fayette, Somerset, Cambria, and Westmoreland County). It's heavy on history (George Washington fought there), natural activities (Ohiopyle State Park, the Great Allegheny Passage, whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, skiing, and camping), and there are two Frank Lloyd Wright houses, Fallingwater (which was just named to a national registry) and Kentuck Knob. It's absolutely beautiful and I hope to retire there some day. Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30541451418897350432019-08-16T13:09:37.822-04:002019-08-16T13:09:37.822-04:00Diana - yes, it takes a lot of discipline and kudo...Diana - yes, it takes a lot of discipline and kudos to you for maintaining it.<br /><br />Once upon a time, I thought I'd go to law school. Then I shadowed a lawyer for a day, learning it wasn't all about arguing cases in front of a jury, and decided to go in a different direction. :)Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-290671262146415302019-08-16T12:56:19.084-04:002019-08-16T12:56:19.084-04:00Congratulations, Mary/Liz, on the publication of H...Congratulations, Mary/Liz, on the publication of Heaven Has No Rage. I feel like everyone else in being so happy for one of the regulars here at JRW being successful in doing what you love. Those are great reasons for being a writer, and #1 is especially appealing to me as a blogger. I may be letting my favoritism show, but I do think that the mystery/crime community has the best people in terms of everything, including generosity, entertainment, kindness, humor, intrigue, and well you get the point. It's a community where we truly do care about and take care of one another.<br /><br />The best reason for doing what I do, which is reviewing and blogging and talking about books, is that nothing (except granddaughter) makes me happier than sharing the love of what I'm reading so that someone else might enjoy it, too. Authors work so hard to bring us great stories that I feel a responsibility, albeit one that I thoroughly enjoy, to shout it from the rooftops about the delicious fruits of their labor. And, when someone finds a new author that I love from my promotion of one of their books, I can barely contain the joy. <br /><br />Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16327898276482153762019-08-16T12:15:29.387-04:002019-08-16T12:15:29.387-04:00Mary/Liz! Congrats on the new book! The cover is d...Mary/Liz! Congrats on the new book! The cover is delicious. For those of us who are uninitiated, where are the Laurel Highlands in PA? <br /><br />And I LOVE your list! I think I'm going to print it out:-) And the graphics, especially the first one. <br /><br />It's such fun to see a member of our JRW community have success!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47970867585416895372019-08-16T12:08:13.500-04:002019-08-16T12:08:13.500-04:00Thanks, Ann. You're the best.Thanks, Ann. You're the best.Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-40612063790087869122019-08-16T12:07:59.785-04:002019-08-16T12:07:59.785-04:00Happy book birthday, Mary/Liz! I learned that wr...Happy book birthday, Mary/Liz! I learned that writing takes discipline! I learned that when I maintain my bookstagram account on Instagram and write my blog, it takes commitment to set aside time and space to write my blog and post photos/write on IG.<br /><br />And I love my work for a small law firm. I started out wanting to go to law school, then I decided to undergo paralegal training and now I am a part time paralegal. I am always learning new things at work daily.<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88203885376300894652019-08-16T12:07:26.386-04:002019-08-16T12:07:26.386-04:00Thanks, Keenan! I've used it a time or three m...Thanks, Keenan! I've used it a time or three myself. Also handy for avoiding jobs you don't want to do. "I'd love to organize X, but I'm on deadline."Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44296875394783393982019-08-16T11:32:11.800-04:002019-08-16T11:32:11.800-04:00Congrats on your pub date! #6 definitely is my fav...Congrats on your pub date! #6 definitely is my favorite.Keenan Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020098622907001949noreply@blogger.com