One of my author friends just emailed me with this compliment: "Last year I saw you moderate a panel (I think it was at Malice), and your panelists were very intelligent, famous, witty women. You did an incredible job moderating. You were articulate, funny, and you have each one of them an opportunity to shine." She went on to ask me for any advice I could give her, since she's been tapped to moderate a panel at a writers' conference. So … [Read more...] about How to be a TERRIFIC Moderator
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'Just Go for It!'–An Interview with Michael Harvey
Note: Michael Harvey is a writer, journalist, and documentary producer, as well as the co-creator, writer and executive producer of the Prime Time Emmy-nominated television series Cold Case Files … [Read more...] about 'Just Go for It!'–An Interview with Michael Harvey
When My Grandmother Shot My Grandfather
Yep. It happened like this... Granddaddy had served in WWII, and like many servicemen, he brought home his pistol. He must have kept it loaded and lying around the house, because one night when my mother came home from a date, she found the police there... Seems that my grandmother had accused my grandfather of cheating on her. The argument grew heated. She picked up the gun and shot him. I think her aim was off, because she got him in the … [Read more...] about When My Grandmother Shot My Grandfather
The Nine of Wands: Safeguarding My Energy
Every year my sister and I host a New Year's Day party at my house. We invite Karen, a local psychic, to come and tell people's fortunes. Karen is completing her dissertation in biology. She's whip-smart and very, very talented. Although she has many psychic talents, Karen prefers to use Tarot cards when working with clients. This year, while Karen was doing my reading, the Nine of Wands showed up. At first glance, it's easy to … [Read more...] about The Nine of Wands: Safeguarding My Energy
Unplanned and Perfect
Nothing ever goes as expected. You can take that to the bank! But if we allow things to evolve naturally, sometimes the end result is better than we planned for. I've been saving this wire grid for months. I found it on the beach, and the sturdy construction intrigued me. So did the dark green color and the hint of barnacles. With those qualities in mind, I started collecting seashells with naturally drilled holes. I also picked up pieces of … [Read more...] about Unplanned and Perfect
Killer Characters: Searching for Baby Jesus
Killer Characters: Searching for Baby Jesus: By Grace Ann Terhune of the Southern Beauty Shop Mystery series as dictated to Joanna Campbell Slan (who likes to think of herself as an author, bless her heart). Read a short, short story detailing what happens when a Baby Jesus goes missing from a creche scene in St. Elizabeth, Georgia. … [Read more...] about Killer Characters: Searching for Baby Jesus
