tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post7575546885739805338..comments2024-03-28T07:22:54.165-04:00Comments on so much to choose from - Ann Bennett: Writer's Police AcademyAnn Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-69021282777821365042016-08-27T10:54:45.053-04:002016-08-27T10:54:45.053-04:00This sounds like a great conference. I'm in aw...This sounds like a great conference. I'm in awe of people who can turn normal events into humor, as it sounds like Les did. Fun.Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-58404474977151861602016-08-24T21:28:50.739-04:002016-08-24T21:28:50.739-04:00I hope you get to go to one. They are a lot of fun...I hope you get to go to one. They are a lot of fun. I looked up your google plus profile and saw you were from Florida. You might want to consider the Southeastern Writer's Conference. They offer two scholarships each summer. However, you still have to pay for your hotel and transportation. Your meals come with the conference which makes it a bit less expensive. <br />Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-59899620222131925232016-08-24T10:32:55.253-04:002016-08-24T10:32:55.253-04:00What an epic experience! I'm always wanting to...What an epic experience! I'm always wanting to get out to conferences, but just can't pony up the $$ to do it. Or the time. *sigh* One day. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-37886717241510096362016-08-23T13:21:10.281-04:002016-08-23T13:21:10.281-04:00I think I was the only writer who worked the machi...I think I was the only writer who worked the machines. The rest were diligently writing in their spare time. Maybe that is why they have 42 or so books and I am still getting it together. lolAnn Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-69237921911140598212016-08-23T13:19:15.339-04:002016-08-23T13:19:15.339-04:00Thanks Hank. I'm a ways from being that seriou...Thanks Hank. I'm a ways from being that serious with my writing. But I can see myself writing a cozy mystery series. Now getting it done is another thing. lolAnn Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-26158896686746720192016-08-23T13:17:55.829-04:002016-08-23T13:17:55.829-04:00I was interesting. Even the people watching was gr...I was interesting. Even the people watching was great.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-48448164090699130962016-08-23T13:17:07.663-04:002016-08-23T13:17:07.663-04:00That creative burst cannot be underestimated. I ha...That creative burst cannot be underestimated. I had been dawdling with my writing. But I've become a bit more serious. Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-47515198294550887212016-08-23T11:06:17.884-04:002016-08-23T11:06:17.884-04:00This sounds like quite the fun educational experie...This sounds like quite the fun educational experience. Nothing like learning from the "experts". And don't get me started on the slot machines. I have to watch how much money I blow these days, but I could easily get caught up in those machines. Since my wife is the one bringing home the paycheck these days she has money to feed the machines, but we tend to avoid casinos for Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-84025951346411421312016-08-22T22:03:53.292-04:002016-08-22T22:03:53.292-04:00This is good, Ann! The further one casts the net t...This is good, Ann! The further one casts the net the more the possibilities. The info gathered is immense and ideas will be floating within your creative self. You may just be a great crime writer one day. Pray that you will!<br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-76984273279530227402016-08-22T19:51:33.250-04:002016-08-22T19:51:33.250-04:00That sounds so fascinating. I'm glad you had a...That sounds so fascinating. I'm glad you had a good time. I would probably have pages of notes.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-32056680855857089932016-08-22T11:14:54.571-04:002016-08-22T11:14:54.571-04:00I think any event that's geared to writer'...I think any event that's geared to writer's is worthwhile. Even if it's not your genre, just being around so many creative people can't help but give your own creativity a boost. :-)C R Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13212244053084461118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-27008014511549484122016-08-18T19:50:06.641-04:002016-08-18T19:50:06.641-04:00Thank you for your encouraging comment. I met so m...Thank you for your encouraging comment. I met so many people from Arizona. If you live in Atlanta and Columbus, there are writer groups. In central Georgia, it is a desert. So something like WPA compensates for what I don't get to hear locally.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-42681845892804719542016-08-18T19:47:19.295-04:002016-08-18T19:47:19.295-04:00I did meet a lot of great people in addition to le...I did meet a lot of great people in addition to learning a lot. I have to admit, I had some naive viewpoints when I first attended. It has been worth the visits.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-65209821565767436682016-08-18T19:45:59.821-04:002016-08-18T19:45:59.821-04:00I never expect to walk out with my money. But I do...I never expect to walk out with my money. But I do wish it lasted longer. I had a lecture from one woman about how it was a waste to do the slots. She was right. But, I still had fun.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-77700089914161939972016-08-18T19:44:30.382-04:002016-08-18T19:44:30.382-04:00Human nature crosses genres for sure. Thanks for t...Human nature crosses genres for sure. Thanks for the encouragement Alex.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-79692545045922451102016-08-18T19:43:37.751-04:002016-08-18T19:43:37.751-04:00Being single forces you to do things you would not...Being single forces you to do things you would not normally do. I remember eating alone in a restaurant the first time. You get used to it. I am a little more cautious in traveling being alone.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-17438700663146674432016-08-18T14:49:19.392-04:002016-08-18T14:49:19.392-04:00I dearly love events like this! We have a Sisters ...I dearly love events like this! We have a Sisters in Crime organization here too, and one called Arizona Mystery Writers. I attend whenever possible and always enjoy the speakers. We once had the son of Arizona's very first highway patrolman on a remote and treacherous stretch called Diablo Pass. To this day, folks never want to have car trouble in that area because it's so spooky! <br />diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-10076243293172766042016-08-18T14:17:18.699-04:002016-08-18T14:17:18.699-04:00I bet you learned a lot from the cops. Best source...I bet you learned a lot from the cops. Best source of info.<br /><br />Going to events like that is great for networking.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-73864946099960111252016-08-18T09:02:48.880-04:002016-08-18T09:02:48.880-04:00Sounds like a great event, as long as it was enjoy...Sounds like a great event, as long as it was enjoyed, that is all that matters. Love Monk. The casino didn't let you win? Shocking lolPat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-50733938868317441152016-08-18T07:53:40.429-04:002016-08-18T07:53:40.429-04:00Regardless of the genre, I'm sure you picked u...Regardless of the genre, I'm sure you picked up some good stuff. Who knows - you might write a mystery in space.<br />Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-13784422373306706892016-08-17T22:43:34.193-04:002016-08-17T22:43:34.193-04:00Sounds like an interesting event. I admire you goi...Sounds like an interesting event. I admire you going on your own, I don't think I could do that. <br /><br />Bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-29958008046766529092016-08-17T21:16:17.201-04:002016-08-17T21:16:17.201-04:00I came across the conference in a blog. It origina...I came across the conference in a blog. It originally was in North Carolina and was a reasonable driving distance. The first time you go, if you join sisters in crime, you get a great price. I went with no expectations and was hooked. There is another one in October by a different vendor but it looks like it may be good. I've listened to Scott Silverii and he is interesting. http://Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511550796165869351.post-31251870736637831372016-08-17T20:55:05.011-04:002016-08-17T20:55:05.011-04:00Love the topiary.Wondered how you heard of this pr...Love the topiary.Wondered how you heard of this presentation.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.com