tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post2583105563049800688..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: How To Become A Better Suspense Writer In A WeekendLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-27363531391231800092011-09-14T23:32:47.734-04:002011-09-14T23:32:47.734-04:00Lee, thanks for stopping in today and making yours...Lee, thanks for stopping in today and making yourself and your program known. Such an awesome experience. <br /><br />And Sandra, I'll say thank you again for sharing with us. Love the research you do for your writing. I'm looking forward to reading your book(s). :)Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-52666573662599701992011-09-14T20:30:28.708-04:002011-09-14T20:30:28.708-04:00Laura - The WPA is open to everyone, not just writ...Laura - The WPA is open to everyone, not just writers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-27662564887116933172011-09-14T19:59:13.004-04:002011-09-14T19:59:13.004-04:00I appreciate it, Laura. Be interested to hear if i...I appreciate it, Laura. Be interested to hear if it makes it to Australia. From the look of your profile pic, you're in training for a good hunting mystery. :)Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-46918355061695066602011-09-14T19:48:58.416-04:002011-09-14T19:48:58.416-04:00Sandra, that sounds like so much fun! Well, I gue...Sandra, that sounds like so much fun! Well, I guess a good mix of work and play :) Wow, I wished they offered that kind of thing to just a regular crime show junkie like me, that would be awesome! I'll have to keep an eye out for your book.Laura Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14973095705752196261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-9725857293835367792011-09-14T19:04:27.375-04:002011-09-14T19:04:27.375-04:00Hi Debra, Deep Cover and the entire Undercover Cop...Hi Debra, Deep Cover and the entire Undercover Cops series is set in a fictional rural town Miller's Bay situated near the northern shores of Lake Erie in Niagara.Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-1512871407776001862011-09-14T17:59:12.483-04:002011-09-14T17:59:12.483-04:00Sandra, did I miss any mention of the setting? (My...Sandra, did I miss any mention of the setting? (My brains is fuzzier than usual) Is Deep Cover set along the Niagara River?Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-84815590380680951782011-09-14T17:57:49.874-04:002011-09-14T17:57:49.874-04:00Hooray for Barb and her 'great reviewed'/b...Hooray for Barb and her 'great reviewed'/book with no conflict novel. Because it's all about digging in, starting over and forging on!Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-82985896986266041732011-09-14T16:21:07.222-04:002011-09-14T16:21:07.222-04:00Thanks Suzanne!!Thanks Suzanne!!Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-26852747849943405392011-09-14T16:02:41.921-04:002011-09-14T16:02:41.921-04:00Wow, what an awesome experience! Thank you so much...Wow, what an awesome experience! Thank you so much for sharing it with us, Sandra. Great photos, too (I couldn't see the video for some reason, but yahoo is giving me issues today). All the details you gleaned from the instruction and observations you experienced clearly make for a more realistic, compelling story.<br /><br />I'm placing your book on my TBR list! Thanks, Sandra and Anita.Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-62241621158056978232011-09-14T14:03:41.524-04:002011-09-14T14:03:41.524-04:00I do. Email me. (link on blogger file when you cli...I do. Email me. (link on blogger file when you click my name)Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-75394506827722211352011-09-14T13:49:55.193-04:002011-09-14T13:49:55.193-04:00ROFL, Lee!! Actually, I'm getting requests fro...ROFL, Lee!! Actually, I'm getting requests from agents and editors on a much edited (and hopefully more exciting) version. So I was being honest when I said I owe you a lot.<br /><br />And Sandra--do you live in the Niagara region of Ontario? Because I'm north of Buffalo. If so, we should get together.Barbara Earlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02446880500278578170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-72469352690111484842011-09-14T13:11:54.156-04:002011-09-14T13:11:54.156-04:00Barbara - I'm a tough-love sort of editor/revi...Barbara - I'm a tough-love sort of editor/reviewer. What you're not mentioning, though, is the fact that I loved your voice and writing style. In fact, I kept a copy of those pages for the nights when I have trouble falling asleep... :) I'm kidding, I'm kidding!<br /><br />Seriously, I did enjoy your writing, a lot. You're very talented.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-39094678487982557092011-09-14T13:04:24.818-04:002011-09-14T13:04:24.818-04:00Hi, Lee!
I should say that the Mad Anthony was th...Hi, Lee!<br /><br />I should say that the Mad Anthony was the first conference I ever attended, before I had completed my first WIP. And Lee gave me my first professional critique. And he had rave reviews.<br /><br />Okay, not-so-rave reviews. He actually told me that I had no conflict and that it put him to sleep! But that led to a full rewrite of the first chapter (after I stopped grousing) Barbara Earlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02446880500278578170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-13860919471688944532011-09-14T12:40:10.448-04:002011-09-14T12:40:10.448-04:00Thanks so much for stopping by Lee. The more I hea...Thanks so much for stopping by Lee. The more I hear about what's new this year, the more I wish I could be there!Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-67031479999403767252011-09-14T12:36:11.825-04:002011-09-14T12:36:11.825-04:00Thanks, Sandra, for writing about the WPA. It'...Thanks, Sandra, for writing about the WPA. It's such a wonderful opportunity for writers, and for others who simply want to learn about police, fire, EMS, and forensics. <br /><br />We're a bit different than a citizens academy because the WPA is designed with writers in mind and, nearly all the experts/presenters are writers, too!<br /><br />Barbara (Hi Barbara!) attended our first Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-2406345415391058352011-09-14T12:00:26.243-04:002011-09-14T12:00:26.243-04:00I wanted to mention to all the suspense writers in...I wanted to mention to all the suspense writers in the group that you should read Lee Lofland's blog regularly. It's a wonderful resource for suspense writers. Barbara mentioned that he organizes this event, but I'm not sure I did. He's also the author of Police Procedure and Investigations, and a former cop.<br /><br />http://www.leelofland.com/wordpress/Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-13362190646748278932011-09-14T11:43:41.543-04:002011-09-14T11:43:41.543-04:00You're very welcome. Thanks for inviting me. :...You're very welcome. Thanks for inviting me. :)Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-27432942972659601752011-09-14T11:35:25.060-04:002011-09-14T11:35:25.060-04:00Welcome to the Inkwell, Sandra. Until we talked at...Welcome to the Inkwell, Sandra. Until we talked at last year's ACFW conf in Indy I didn't have a clue what this was about. Even after that the magnitude didn't sink in until I saw your photos and video.<br /><br />Thank you for posting with us and showing this fabulous resource.<br /><br />Anita Mae.Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-34432468656281231622011-09-14T10:31:11.171-04:002011-09-14T10:31:11.171-04:00Hi Suzie, this is its second year, but Lee said he...Hi Suzie, this is its second year, but Lee said he wasn't sure if he'd keep doing it. It is a ton of work to coordinate.<br /><br />Barbara, thanks for Liking my FB page. :)Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-66007459234666641492011-09-14T09:19:32.857-04:002011-09-14T09:19:32.857-04:00Wow! This is incredible. Thank you Sandra, for sha...Wow! This is incredible. Thank you Sandra, for sharing this. I would truly be interested in attending. Is this an annual event?Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-38629601817760132042011-09-14T09:18:18.408-04:002011-09-14T09:18:18.408-04:00A lot of police departments do hold citizens' ...A lot of police departments do hold citizens' academies. I know a number of writers who've participated in those. Worth doing if you can swing it!Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-77299697109953292752011-09-14T08:53:48.126-04:002011-09-14T08:53:48.126-04:00WOW! This is incredible! I need one of these in th...WOW! This is incredible! I need one of these in the Memphis area. Just too cool! :)Jessica R. Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614501794157211301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-86304129357500678382011-09-14T08:51:21.054-04:002011-09-14T08:51:21.054-04:00Very cool. A suspense writer in my hometown, Chris...Very cool. A suspense writer in my hometown, Christy Barritt, actually got to go to the CIA citizens academy. I think it lasted a few weeks. Not sure how she pulled that off.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-52305995444376196322011-09-14T06:30:10.620-04:002011-09-14T06:30:10.620-04:00OK, I'm jealous. I did get to attend an earlie...OK, I'm jealous. I did get to attend an earlier version of Lee Lofland's Writers Police Academy, but when it was held in conjunction with another writers conference and not at this location. It sounds like they added so much!<br /><br />Looks like you had a great time, and looking forward to your book!Barbara Earlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02446880500278578170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-73750596568616854802011-09-14T05:43:13.976-04:002011-09-14T05:43:13.976-04:00That is quite an experience. Great post Sandra and...That is quite an experience. Great post Sandra and Anita Mae. Research can be so much fun. Brain matter? Whoa! No messing around there!Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com