tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post1264187589107115262..comments2023-10-31T10:59:03.023-04:00Comments on INKSPOT Crime Fiction Blog | A Place for Mystery, Mayhem, Writing and Life: Forensic University of St. LouisLinda O. Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-51729099703395749902007-11-13T18:20:00.000-05:002007-11-13T18:20:00.000-05:00NEXT MONTH???(And she ran screaming out of the roo...NEXT MONTH???<BR/><BR/>(And she ran screaming out of the room.)Joanna Campbell Slanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951637123269159053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-29271769300043523812007-11-13T11:28:00.000-05:002007-11-13T11:28:00.000-05:00I lose writing time speaking for events like Foren...I lose writing time speaking for events like Forensic University! But I wouldn't trade it for anything.<BR/><BR/>Joanna, you two did an outstanding job. I was really proud to have been a part of the conference. it was one of the best ever! I'm still receiving comments about it.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for having me. I think you should schedule another one next month...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-87054687021805150862007-11-12T16:25:00.000-05:002007-11-12T16:25:00.000-05:00I hear you. Between guilt, other responsibilities,...I hear you. Between guilt, other responsibilities, doubt and worry...it's a wonder ANY books get written.Joanna Campbell Slanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951637123269159053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-37906270557421673172007-11-12T13:09:00.000-05:002007-11-12T13:09:00.000-05:00It seems lately, the question for me is what DOESN...It seems lately, the question for me is what DOESN'T cut into my writing time..... But the guilt is driving me back to the cave, as Jess calls it.Mark Combeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01270361794228887282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-84123062871141311032007-11-12T11:23:00.000-05:002007-11-12T11:23:00.000-05:00Hey, guys, I needed that. It wasn't a rhetorical q...Hey, guys, I needed that. It wasn't a rhetorical question. I'm behind on everything--and worrying that I should have been more dedicated to my writing. I know the conference was a great thing, but it's hard to weigh it versus my own, specific work goals, right?I guess the proof will be--in part--if we do it again. Meanwhile, I'm still digging out from under paperwork.Joanna Campbell Slanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951637123269159053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-12047770128636824062007-11-12T09:59:00.000-05:002007-11-12T09:59:00.000-05:00Joanna, that was a rhetorical question, right? Of...Joanna, that was a rhetorical question, right? Of course you didn't waste a moment of your time. You & Michelle made Mystery History by founding a new kind of conference. <BR/><BR/>Most of us lose writing time to mundane necessities, like struggling to pay the rent. Congrats to you & Michelle for thinking, acting, and living LARGE!Nina Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951320004034298217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-51705645951034174432007-11-12T09:54:00.000-05:002007-11-12T09:54:00.000-05:00I'm with Paul here. Sloth wins, hands down.Congrat...I'm with Paul here. Sloth wins, hands down.<BR/><BR/>Congratulations, Joanna, on such a winning conference.G.M. Malliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13805971625496094303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-2127190994963113032007-11-12T09:52:00.000-05:002007-11-12T09:52:00.000-05:00You're an amazing woman, Joanna. Thank you for sha...You're an amazing woman, Joanna. Thank you for sharing so much energy with the mystery community. You are such a generous person!Jessica Loureyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11157662092822156124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-29496329441281246592007-11-12T09:42:00.000-05:002007-11-12T09:42:00.000-05:00Joanna, it makes me drool with envy to have been t...Joanna, it makes me drool with envy to have been there! Sounds as if you've begun something that will be a classic. Congratulations!Candy Calverthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07991835886974318472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-68719087827015029062007-11-12T07:16:00.000-05:002007-11-12T07:16:00.000-05:00Rea life cuts into my creative writing time. Oh, a...Rea life cuts into my creative writing time. Oh, and sloth. I don't think you wasted your time with the conference at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-72407179872471069322007-11-12T01:00:00.000-05:002007-11-12T01:00:00.000-05:00Joanna, Bravo on the conference. Terrific comment...Joanna, Bravo on the conference. Terrific comments everywhere.Keith Raffelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926077627965529183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-19945195497642737672007-11-11T21:46:00.000-05:002007-11-11T21:46:00.000-05:00Joanna, word about Forensic U. is traveling all ov...Joanna, word about Forensic U. is traveling all over the Internet. I've seen many references to it and all attendees appeared to have had a blast...errrr...great time. Congrats!<BR/><BR/>I just presented a "CSI vs. REALITY" program where I debunked many of Hollywood's perceptions about forensic work. It was extremely well-received. There is a need to explain to the general public what real law enforcement work is all about, not the "solve it in 60 minutes" myth that is so frustrating to me to watch.<BR/><BR/>What cuts into my writing time? Mostly the "real" job, but then again, I get to see dead bodies all the time, have forensically recovered deleted files from computers, worked with the FBI on identifying juvenile victims of pedophiles, and occassionally have guys rappeling down the side of the building. Not your average day at the office...Felicia Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03556232226152556397noreply@blogger.com