Joanna Campbell Slan

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The Luckiest Mom on Earth

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That's what I'm feeling like after my son sent me flowers for Mother's Day. Aren't they lovely?Here I am hugging him when I visited him in Coral Gables, a few months ago. (I think he looks a little like he's saying, "Gee, Mom. That's enough.") He's become quite the expert on restaurants, so we went to a Mexican place he recommended. The tortilla soup was superb.And here I am the day before Mother's Day at a special Mother's Day Tea at Scrapbooks … [Read more...] about The Luckiest Mom on Earth

Why I Go To Conferences and Other Events

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While I was at Malice, a friend who is a New York Times bestselling author told me that her agent said, "At this point in your career, you no longer need to do personal appearances."Wow.I don't know what to think about that. I mean, I understand. At a certain point, your name is well-known and the bookstores are delighted to stock your books. So, I guess you don't have to do so much to promote yourself.But...I get a lot out of conferences. Oh, … [Read more...] about Why I Go To Conferences and Other Events

Check Out the 5 Star Reviews Photo, Snap, Shot is Getting at Amazon!

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Here's what two reviewers have to say about Photo, Snap, Shot--Love,love, love this third book in the series of Murder Mysteries about Hard working single mom Kiki Lowenstein. Even if you don't find yourself to be a crafter you will really enjoy this book.**This book may be classified as a cozy mystery, but it really is a cut above the standard of that genre. Slan has her characters tackle some very complex problems in this new addition to the … [Read more...] about Check Out the 5 Star Reviews Photo, Snap, Shot is Getting at Amazon!

With Deep Appreciation

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Once in a while, someone does something so kind and so unexpected that I just want to dissolve in a puddle of tears. That happened to me last Thursday at the Howard County Library. I was invited to by Jacquelynn Morris to be a part of their "Mysterious Women" Panel discussion. My friend Elaine Viets had suggested me. Being on a panel with Elaine was a career highpoint. She's been a wonderfully supportive friend and mentor. Back when I lived in … [Read more...] about With Deep Appreciation

Scrapper's Block…and the Page for Malice

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I read in one of the scrapbooking magazines that the one color that scrapbookers found to be the one they shun is...PURPLE.This intrigued me. I love purple. In fact, I love all colors. Why would this one be so readily avoided? I wondered. Then I saw my new book cover--purple and pink. Hmmm. Kevin Brown, the genius who does my covers, seemed to be able to work with purple. Fast forward several months. I agreed to again contribute a custom-made … [Read more...] about Scrapper's Block…and the Page for Malice