tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post1177912474366916711..comments2024-03-19T05:28:00.356-04:00Comments on SleuthSayers: StrandedLeigh Lundinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07921276795499571578noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-74707698633401612262011-11-28T13:56:05.730-05:002011-11-28T13:56:05.730-05:00Thanks, Jan--it's good to see you here.
Wayne...Thanks, Jan--it's good to see you here.<br /><br />Wayne, I'm not above doing that, but in this case I'm innocent because because I didn't tell her who I was. By the way, having no bookstores nearby is a small price to pay for living the good life "out in the county."John Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001712728130488485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-90127107474576281222011-11-28T13:30:23.477-05:002011-11-28T13:30:23.477-05:00John, since I'm out in the county, everthing i...John, since I'm out in the county, <b>everthing</b> is 20 miles away...and bookstores are even further.<br /><br />Congratulations on the publication.<br /><br />Now what's with this trolling for compliments from the clerk on the phone?Wayne Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895800069675596259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-72396750829368608902011-11-26T21:48:28.622-05:002011-11-26T21:48:28.622-05:00John, what a fun post to read, and huge congratula...John, what a fun post to read, and huge congratulations on your latest story for The Stand now being available. I can feel your excitement, and as soon as I can, it's off to B&N for me to buy a copy, and to subscribe.Jan Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027877440748580764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-54356153362466719312011-11-26T18:08:28.611-05:002011-11-26T18:08:28.611-05:00Well said, Terrie. That kind of thing has already...Well said, Terrie. That kind of thing has already happened many times in the past. I can think of half a dozen quality mystery mags that bit the dust, possibly for that very reason.<br /><br />The same can probably be said for supporting anthologies that feature our stories.John Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001712728130488485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-27211588680560992932011-11-26T18:02:32.421-05:002011-11-26T18:02:32.421-05:00John, I believe that we, as mystery short fiction ...John, I believe that we, as mystery short fiction writers, have an obligation to subscribe to the magazines that may one day publish our stories. As you point out there aren't many venues left. And it would be a shame to have one or another fold and then talk among ourselves only to find that very few of us were subscribers.<br /><br />We could wind up defeating our own cause.Terrie Farley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980849018232866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-63738015610372026092011-11-26T17:46:14.274-05:002011-11-26T17:46:14.274-05:00Hey Terrie -- I've heard that word, and you...Hey Terrie -- I've heard that word, and you're probably right!John Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001712728130488485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-8118084046392719712011-11-26T17:11:06.133-05:002011-11-26T17:11:06.133-05:00I have only one word:
SUBSCRIPTIONS!I have only one word:<br />SUBSCRIPTIONS!Terrie Farley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980849018232866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-70626920317881391342011-11-26T15:44:58.266-05:002011-11-26T15:44:58.266-05:00Jacqueline, David, thanks to both of you. As for ...Jacqueline, David, thanks to both of you. As for traveling with these guys, I'm pretty sure they're sitting in first class and I'm in coach. I'm just glad they let me on the plane.John Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001712728130488485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-35427592142973660432011-11-26T15:22:17.921-05:002011-11-26T15:22:17.921-05:00Great piece, John, and congrats! You certainly tr...Great piece, John, and congrats! You certainly travel in good company!David Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13005457506363262838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-22100686157990859992011-11-26T12:42:53.954-05:002011-11-26T12:42:53.954-05:00John, congrats! Excellent magazine. I'm sure t...John, congrats! Excellent magazine. I'm sure the story is outstanding.<br /><br />Jacqueline Seewald<br />THE TRUTH SLEUTHJacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-31760488810421411122011-11-26T10:44:27.886-05:002011-11-26T10:44:27.886-05:00Dale, you're right--but our B&N is about t...Dale, you're right--but our B&N is about thirty miles away. (Our Borders used to be SO handy.) You're also right about (the lack of) availability of mystery mags. The big chain bookstores usually have them, but there are few other places I've found that do. The answer, of course, is to subscribe, and I occasionally do that--but not every year, year in and year out.<br /><br />One problem with subscribing to them all is a lack of storage space--and I can never seem to make myself give magazines (or books) away when I'm finished with them.<br /><br />Liz, you're a darlin'. As always.John Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001712728130488485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-67184639238422409562011-11-26T10:30:23.861-05:002011-11-26T10:30:23.861-05:00John, I'm sure you're not the only one who...John, I'm sure you're not the only one who would drive 20 miles to buy a story by "this guy Floyd." And no, I don't mean your mother. ;)Elizabeth Zelvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944424094949207841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-45606710252351116982011-11-26T10:27:10.850-05:002011-11-26T10:27:10.850-05:00Sounds like a trip to the nearest Barnes and Noble...Sounds like a trip to the nearest Barnes and Noble is in order!<br /><br />While I bemoan the absence of mystery magazines I bemoan almost as much the absence of outlets where you can buy the remaining ones. As a kid back in St. Louis I used to pedal up to the nearest drug store and find anything I wanted on the magazine racks. Now even the stores that carry what's left only stock a handful of copies. Ahh well, persevere!<br /><br />Congrats on the story, John.Dale Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10553503281187956955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-2881610306250591272011-11-26T09:18:09.776-05:002011-11-26T09:18:09.776-05:00Thanks, Fran. A thumbs-up on a story is always a ...Thanks, Fran. A thumbs-up on a story is always a good feeling, but I assure you I've had (and still have) more rejections than acceptances. As for the saleslady, It turned out she's the one who checked me out when I made my purchase, and I did introduce myself. We joked around about it and had a good time, but she didn't seem overly impressed.John Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001712728130488485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-30825767561673913952011-11-26T07:46:48.164-05:002011-11-26T07:46:48.164-05:00Congrats, John. Isn't it amazing that no matte...Congrats, John. Isn't it amazing that no matter how many acceptances we receive, seeing a new story in print remains a wonderful event. I hope you introduced yourself to the sales lady.Fran Rizerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08655783035179620991noreply@blogger.com