tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post1393232960845298063..comments2024-03-29T11:16:37.695-04:00Comments on SleuthSayers: Breaking It DownLeigh Lundinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07921276795499571578noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-80746590874365254352022-04-29T04:45:40.171-04:002022-04-29T04:45:40.171-04:00Congratulations on winning the Edgar's Short S...Congratulations on winning the Edgar's Short Story award, R.T!Anne van Doornhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071252375294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-74818247682101506782022-04-25T10:59:10.337-04:002022-04-25T10:59:10.337-04:00Well written post about the origins of a great sto...Well written post about the origins of a great story. Good luck on your nomination.rick mcmahannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-71691487799491856462022-04-25T10:47:29.929-04:002022-04-25T10:47:29.929-04:00John, other than attending a play, we will probabl...John, other than attending a play, we will probably revisit sites from past trips. Central Park where we watched scenes from a movie being made. Never did find out what movie the horse carriage and passengers went in. Up to the top of the Rock. A visit to the Russian Vodka Room for Baltika #3 beer. And.....R.T. Lawtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523486296396710227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-88805700895502854272022-04-25T10:40:45.725-04:002022-04-25T10:40:45.725-04:00And if David Dean shows up, then we three can have...And if David Dean shows up, then we three can have our photo taken like we did years ago.R.T. Lawtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523486296396710227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-62159701662871482532022-04-24T22:30:26.688-04:002022-04-24T22:30:26.688-04:00R.T., I hope to see you and your wife at the Dell ...R.T., I hope to see you and your wife at the Dell party on Thursday afternoon.Elizabeth Zelvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944424094949207841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-51700158868523798782022-04-24T19:47:00.943-04:002022-04-24T19:47:00.943-04:00Enjoyed this, R.T. "TRtH" was a great st...Enjoyed this, R.T. "TRtH" was a great story, and deserving of the honor!<br /><br />Have a good time in NYC!John Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001712728130488485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-11404795575815059702022-04-24T17:55:30.041-04:002022-04-24T17:55:30.041-04:00My wife was so excited when we got the certificate...My wife was so excited when we got the certificate in the mail that she dragged me down to Hobby Lobby to immediately get a suitable frame. It's now on the study wall.R.T. Lawtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523486296396710227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-74215745189887081372022-04-24T17:51:53.032-04:002022-04-24T17:51:53.032-04:00Susan, thanks for the well wishes. It's all up...Susan, thanks for the well wishes. It's all up to the judges now. And, if I don't get to read my acceptance speech, I've already thanked my wife for being my First Reader.R.T. Lawtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523486296396710227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-64343511920710794332022-04-24T17:45:40.410-04:002022-04-24T17:45:40.410-04:00We did not run into Pat, but then we also did not ...We did not run into Pat, but then we also did not run into Oprah who owns 63 acres near Hana. Nor did we see Kris Kristofferson or several other celebrities in that area. Willie Nelson owns Charlie's Bar in Paia. We've eaten there several times over the years, but sadly no sightings. Clint Eastwood has a house in Wailea. I've snorkeled that area, but never bumped into him.R.T. Lawtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523486296396710227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-20914457080961158232022-04-24T17:26:29.162-04:002022-04-24T17:26:29.162-04:00Thanks, this is one of those times that the settin...Thanks, this is one of those times that the setting made the story.R.T. Lawtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523486296396710227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-65367047993138568282022-04-24T17:24:26.281-04:002022-04-24T17:24:26.281-04:00Eve, I was just happy that Linda bought the story ...Eve, I was just happy that Linda bought the story in the first place,R.T. Lawtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523486296396710227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-83822998915631596692022-04-24T17:22:53.448-04:002022-04-24T17:22:53.448-04:00Thank you. As for a great time in NYC, my wife has...Thank you. As for a great time in NYC, my wife has already bought us tickets for a Broadway play.R.T. Lawtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523486296396710227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-72934776486522533462022-04-24T17:19:46.724-04:002022-04-24T17:19:46.724-04:00Thanks. The competition is really tough this time....Thanks. The competition is really tough this time.R.T. Lawtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523486296396710227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-18991260497285904172022-04-24T15:27:49.709-04:002022-04-24T15:27:49.709-04:00Once again, congratulations, RT. Love that certifi...Once again, congratulations, RT. Love that certificate!Leigh Lundinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07921276795499571578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-82296546591792383762022-04-24T14:41:31.321-04:002022-04-24T14:41:31.321-04:00I remember the opening lines vividly, along with t...I remember the opening lines vividly, along with the rest of the story. Good luck at the Edgars!<br />Susan Oleksiwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693057997469296068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-69644976975324489162022-04-24T13:44:37.059-04:002022-04-24T13:44:37.059-04:00Best of luck at the Edgars. That's a really lo...Best of luck at the Edgars. That's a really long journey, from submitting the story to finding out if you won, not counting the time it took you to write it!<br /><br />Did you see Pat Benatar there? She lives in Hana, part of the year anyway.Elizabeth Dearbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14714209544959819305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-37412448013200966622022-04-24T12:04:32.442-04:002022-04-24T12:04:32.442-04:00Excellent story. You worked the setting well. Good...Excellent story. You worked the setting well. Good luck with the Edgar.O'Neil De Nouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03142721824657611738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-9646346965474424552022-04-24T09:42:02.771-04:002022-04-24T09:42:02.771-04:00I remember the story well. It was excellent, and I...I remember the story well. It was excellent, and I understand why it was nominated for an Edgars - best wishes with it!Eve Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03015761600962360110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-74731949691837175872022-04-24T08:52:49.256-04:002022-04-24T08:52:49.256-04:00Congratulations with the nomination, R.T. I hope y...Congratulations with the nomination, R.T. I hope you'll have a great time in NYC. Best of luck!Anne van Doornhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071252375294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-65267234747935476542022-04-24T07:30:24.788-04:002022-04-24T07:30:24.788-04:00The opening works very well! Best of luck with the...The opening works very well! Best of luck with the EdgarsJanice Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03406971307368250281noreply@blogger.com