Chasing the Carousels of Paris at Janet Rudolph's Mystery Fanfare

You're probably already a follower of Janet Rudolph's blog, Mystery Fanfare, but if you aren't please scoot over there to read it.  There's always something fun.  It's one of the best places to keep up with news from the mystery community.

She also writes the Dying for Chocolate blog; yummmmm . . . 

Now, "Carousels of Paris" isn't a mystery, but I'm awfully proud to be a long-time participant in the mystery community.

For that reason, Janet was kind enough - in her always so gracious manner - to invite me to say a little something about my upcoming book to help promote it.   

You can find it here:  Chasing the Carousels of Paris  -  Enjoy!!

Pub date is March 17 -

Don't forget!

Bouchercon 2016 - New Orleans, Part 3

This is Bouchercon 2016 - Part 3
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From Friday -

Good Morning, New Orleans!

 

I had to report for duty at 9 a.m. for my volunteer gig in the auction room.  This guy?  One very tough taskmaster

Friends dropped by and it was a fun couple of hours.

Then it was lunch at the Palace Cafe with pals Molly Weston and

Maryglenn McCombs

And a drink - Orange Julius!" - at Mr. B's 

Back to the hotel just in time to run into Reed Farrel Coleman.

I love Reed Farrel Coleman.

He was one of the very first people I met at my very first Bouchercon, which was Baltimore, 2008.  I got a hug from him then, and have gotten one every B'con that I've attended since.

Fangirl Moment -  Spotting the very cool Walter Mosley

I finally got to meet, in person, two women who have been an influence in my life.

Ramona DeFelice Long and Linda Rodriguez.  These women do not just talk it, honey, they walk the walk.  They have taught me much and there is still much to learn.

It was pouring, and with my cold, I just did not want to join the parade, but it was fantastic!!

There are lots of photos and videos that you can see at Facebook.  The floats were very cool, and the costumes were amazing.

and, of course, a little later than evening, some of us ended up back in the bar.  Huh.  Imagine that.

We're not quite finished - more to come . . .