Blog
What is a blog, anyway? I can’t remember exactly when the word entered the lexicon, but I did most of my growing beforehand, I’m sure. Wikipedia tells me the term was first used in the late 1990s to refer to a new form of social networking, a “weblog,” as its name implies, with the most recent posts at the top, followed by its history in chronological order.
I have a feeling that I won’t be great at this. Never liked keeping a diary, hate having to do things on a regular schedule, even my laundry. That doesn’t mean I won’t get around to it, but as in many other aspects of life, no guarantees. I do plan to provide information related to books, writing, places that are special to me, and the subject matter featured in my books. My new resolution is to post something once a month, so stay tuned!
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Paretsky/Kaminsky
The previous blog post was about Sara Paretsky, a guiding light for female mystery writers. I love to hear stories about how people began their creative journeys, and hers has a particular resonance with me. Sara attended a writing course…
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Sisters in Crime
That’s me, a Sister in Crime. Fortunately, it’s a lot less lethal than it sounds. Sisters in Crime (SINC) is an international organization, now with more than 4,500 members and chapters throughout the US, including two in Florida. I’m fortunate…
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Critiques and Comments
Some people assert that writing is a lonely pursuit. But, according to William Faulkner, there’s a difference between lonely and solitary. He said this: “I have always been too busy, too immersed in what I was doing… to have time…
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Special Places, Different Times
Places can be special for many reasons – memories of an important event, historical or cultural significance, or their unique qualities. Jantar Mantar is one of those places that represents all three of these for me. When I first arrived…
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Unexpected Benefits
What happens when you publish a book? The accolades and money come rolling in. Well, no, not unless it’s a bestseller, which is extremely rare. But other good things can happen as a result. For example, in my case having…
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Naga Mandala
It’s not often that I’m able to attend Indian cultural events locally, but I was fortunate to see a performance of Naga-Mandala, a production created by a famous modern playwright. The plot, by Girish Karnad (1938-2019), was based on Indian…