CONFESSIONS OF A CONFERENCE JUNKIE by Debra H. Goldstein Writing conferences cost money, take precious time out of one’s schedule, and always seem to have chicken on the banquet menu. Despite their bustle, loudness, and sense that people are constantly out to sell themselves, I love attending them. I am a confessed “Conference Junkie.” Whether […]
Our Last Supper – Mystery Writer Style Most of the Stiletto Gang enjoys food and murder, so it seemed natural to find out what some of us would want to eat for our Last Supper: Marilyn Meredith – Crab cakes, lobster tail, garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus Jennae M. Phillippe – A series of small […]
REVIEWS – SHUDDERING IN OUR BOOTS by Debra H. Goldstein After a Broadway show opens, everyone gathers in a restaurant not sure whether they are celebrating or about to attend a wake. Why? Because they’re waiting for the reviews. Authors are the same. We nash our teeth waiting to see reviews that appear before our […]
Forget Contests – Writing Itself as a Competition by Debra H. Goldstein Joel can’t understand my addiction to cooking shows like Chopped and Top Chef – especially with my well-documented aversion to the kitchen. He is even more confused at the hours of TV watching I do when I acknowledge that I could care less […]
When Life Happens by Debra H. Goldstein Did you ever notice how much your day varies from your to-do list? That, as John Lennon said, “Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.” I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately especially when I look at the stacks on my desk, credenza, […]
CLICKING OUR HEELS – Mountains or Beach? Cathy Perkins: “Both! I live in the mountains (yeah, I know, tough gig, someone has to do itJ) so the beach is a favorite getaway. I love looking out the window every morning at a scene most people consider a vacation destination but mostly I love the quiet […]
Sleuthing at Sleuthfest by Debra H. GoldsteinWhen I was a kid, my parents encouraged me to attend youth group, leadership and other educational conferences. I loved them because invariably these gatherings enhanced my knowledge base and provided me an opportunity to meet new people. The same proved true during my legal career and now as […]
What I Want to Do Next by Debra H. Goldstein For years, I wondered what I would be when I grew up. I finally answered that question by deciding that Peter Pan had it right – I’m never going to grow up. Perhaps the body will appear older on the outside (I haven’t mastered all […]
CLICKING OUR HEELS Raw or Cooked Carrots? Welcome to The Stiletto Gang’s newest feature – Clicking Our Heels. Each month, on the Fourth Thursday, a number of our bloggers will share their opinions on the same question. Hopefully, after reading CLICKING OUR HEELS you will learn some new things about all of us. When Debra attended the University […]
Disruptive Forces: Politics and Publishing by Debra H. Goldstein I should be writing my blog, but instead I’m glued to my television set. The New Hampshire results are coming in. This is anything but the end of the political campaign, but a commentator just used a phrase to describe one candidate that I think probably […]