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IN THE PRESS...
“They may seem like characters from best-selling thriller novels, but these kick-ass women writers have very real lives....” –The Big Thrill
“An all-star lineup of premier thriller authors.... I'm a huge fan of their work.”
–The Real Book Spy
Lisa Black
● A forensic specialist, she is still catching criminals in FLA. Her novel, Perish, is a nominee for the Sue Grafton Memorial Award.
Chris Goff
● An intrepid world traveler, she was once trapped with her daughter in a dangerous enclave in the Middle East.
Karna Small Bodman
● While serving as Sr. Director of the National Security Council, Karna was the highest-ranking women on the White House staff. Her books regularly hit Amazon's #1 in Thrillers.
Jenny Milchman
● A former psychotherapist, her first (unpublished) novel of crime fiction was inspired when she was assigned a very frightening case involving a five year-old child.
KJ Howe
● Has raced camels in Jordan and ziplined in
a Costa Rican jungle. Her novel, The Freedom Broker, won the Thriller Award for Best Debut.
Gayle Lynds
● Recently appeared on CBS Sunday Morning about conspiracy theories. She shattered the glass ceiling at Bouchercon's all-boys poker games.
Carla Neggers
● She ran the Dingle (Ireland) half-marathon in epic wind and rain, while on deadline for Imposter's Lure. Author of multiple New York Times bestsellers.
Lynne Constantine
● Has explored coral reefs all over the world, sunken wrecks in the South Pacific, and fallen in love with angelfish in the Caribbean. She is two people: Liv Constantine writing with her sister, and L.C. Shaw writing solo.
Valerie Constantine
● Has worked with advance teams at the White House, planning presidential trips and travel and has visited over forty foreign countries.
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Oh Robin - reading your holiday "routine" made me smile and also feel a bit exhausted. I have no idea how you do it all -- especially with those adorable twins, puppy, a deadline and all the rest. As for shopping, I pick up items for the kids whenever I see them - months in advance and store them away...and have to complete it all in plenty of time to ship many gifts to relatives in Canada (and fill out those pesky post office forms). I salute your "work-a-holic" talents and can't wait to read THE ORACLE. Thanks for a great post.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Karna! Now that they're grown, I'm grateful they still come home for Christmas and there's very little shipping. You have to be very organized to get packages out on time!
DeleteOh, those December deadlines. It seemed to me I was always on them, too, back in the day when my kids were still at home. The worst part of them was being in my office with the door closed and working night after night while I could hear them laughing and talking and having a grand time in the living room just beyond the wall. The best part was the joyousness of having everyone close, that picking up gifts when I saw them over the previous year (yes, that part I had organized!) had paid off in time I could spend with them, and then the music and the tree and the dinner and everyone pitching in, which brought all of us closer together. Although I deeply regret the time I didn't have with them, the time I DID have with them is seared in my happiest of memories.
ReplyDeleteSo true, Gayle! And cherish them. I had French doors on my old office, so though they were closed, I could peer out to see then laughing (if they were in the kitchen, that is). Not sure that made it any easier, but at least I didn't feel quite so cut off. I will alway regret the time apart, so try to appreciate every moment with them now, especially now that I know how fleeting time is!
DeleteI now admit that I will get little writing done between Thanksgiving and Christmas. In some ways, I find it easier to not have to try to both juggle the holidays and write. That way - when I do write - it's a bonus - an unexpected surprise. I can be pleased with myself. If I try to fit my writing schedule into December, I wind up angry at myself and disappointed in my lack of discipline. then it ruins my mood for the holidays which is what's messing up writing in the first place. Besides, January is long, cold and boring. Great time to write.
ReplyDeleteI do agree. Which is why I liked having the deadline land before Christmas. Every year I've had it stretch over to January, I never get anything done, but I still have the stress of having it loom over me. Now, I actually get to relax. A bit. (Not like the work ends once you send it in. Just that it's not so pressing!)
ReplyDeleteLoved this post! Yes, it seems like a project takes as long as the deadline allows, doesn't it? I, too, participated in NaNoWriMo and didn't come close to my planned word count. It was a good experience, though, and I plan on trying again next year. And I adore the Tardis ornament! Happy Holidays
ReplyDeleteI know! Isn't that TARDIS great! I, also, plan to do NaNo again next year. Happy Holidays!
DeleteI'm still laughing. How hilarious! This year I was super organized. I had my shopping done and some packages just before Thanksgiving. I got my Christmas letter written... That said, I've had deadlines looming at holiday time, and it's no fun. Like you and Gayle, I struggled with everyone else having fun while I was chained to my computer. And I've had a NaNoWriMo or two where I failed miserably. I don't think I've ever participated that I've made my word count. You made it! Enjoy Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWell, made NaNo 15 days late! LOL. But thanks! And yes, I'll be able to relax!
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