tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post6502389155030799673..comments2024-03-28T15:01:21.285-04:00Comments on SleuthSayers: Summertime Writing, A Semester Looming, and Bidding Au Revoir (for now)Leigh Lundinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07921276795499571578noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-75952636938812467152018-08-28T01:36:55.633-04:002018-08-28T01:36:55.633-04:00Congratulations, Art, on the directorship! Will mi...Congratulations, Art, on the directorship! Will miss your posts but completely understand.<br /><br />And no pressure or anything, but I can't wait to read your next book. :)<br /> Cynthia Kuhnhttp://cynthiakuhn.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-40463115493340822372018-07-21T17:34:09.070-04:002018-07-21T17:34:09.070-04:00I like your wife's advice, to push through and...I like your wife's advice, to push through and get it all down and it'll work itself out in the end! <br />But, I'm like you. Am mired down in the scene by scene stuff, even changing POV's. with my WIP.<br />Gonna try and power through though, with what's left of the summer. Giving myself a deadline!<br />Lisa Ciarfellahttps://www.writingfictionnow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-39463431109123765052018-07-21T08:53:36.604-04:002018-07-21T08:53:36.604-04:00Congrats on the new position. I'll definitely...Congrats on the new position. I'll definitely miss seeing your posts, but am looking forward to you finishing that novel! (at least before Dash starts writing his opus)Debra H. Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17533446284471717884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-20751748347691131172018-07-21T08:34:25.828-04:002018-07-21T08:34:25.828-04:00Thanks, Leigh and Jeff — and yes, Leigh, we won...Thanks, Leigh and Jeff — and yes, Leigh, we won't be strangers, either one of us! Art Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409008167752619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-11679590129350211372018-07-20T21:20:15.626-04:002018-07-20T21:20:15.626-04:00Well, damn it, I'm going to miss you too, Art....Well, damn it, I'm going to miss you too, Art. Really miss you. And congratulations; what an honor, no doubt hard won.<br /><br />It hasn't escaped our notice you have another writer in the family and 'Art' is ¾ of an anagram of 'Tara'. When her book comes out, we may have another SleuthSayer in the offing!<br /><br />Art, sincere congratulations. I'm so glad you made a home here.Leigh Lundinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07921276795499571578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-69143658477079408962018-07-20T20:30:04.461-04:002018-07-20T20:30:04.461-04:00Art, It's fun reading your posts here! All the...Art, It's fun reading your posts here! All the best with the teaching and the stories!Jeff Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316081079528920123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-88820600835911834782018-07-20T15:26:21.654-04:002018-07-20T15:26:21.654-04:00Hi, R.T., Melodie, and Robert —
Thanks for the kin...Hi, R.T., Melodie, and Robert —<br />Thanks for the kind words here, and thanks for the encouragement on guest posts. I'll be in touch, of course!<br /><br />And yep, R.T., that was a fun meeting and one I appreciate--a friendship springing from it. See you in September!<br />Art Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409008167752619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-39970005192641832892018-07-20T12:18:29.655-04:002018-07-20T12:18:29.655-04:00As one slow writer to another... I feel your pain....As one slow writer to another... I feel your pain. Don't be a stranger and do a guest piece any time.Robert Loprestihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08844889305615182897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-12619748439415852002018-07-20T11:47:40.491-04:002018-07-20T11:47:40.491-04:00Aw Art - RATS. I always enjoy your columns. It&#...Aw Art - RATS. I always enjoy your columns. It's sort of seems like meeting you for coffee at Bouchercon, when I read your posts here. However, I understand the deadline issue. I think I've written 75 columns for Sleuthsayers, and I am finding it more difficult to find fresh topics. Let us know when your book is out! You know I'll buy it - MelodieMelodie Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07870938103759179132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-56357592302563150752018-07-20T11:46:19.049-04:002018-07-20T11:46:19.049-04:00Art, you've come a long ways since we first me...Art, you've come a long ways since we first met each other in the checkout line in a convenience store at the St. Louis Bouchercon and discussed short stories. I have to say, it certainly appears that you're going to go a lot further in the future. Best of luck. See you in St. Pete's.R.T. Lawtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523486296396710227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-90712653740555876682018-07-20T10:45:42.131-04:002018-07-20T10:45:42.131-04:00Hi, David, Keenan, Tom, and Barb — Thanks for the ...Hi, David, Keenan, Tom, and Barb — Thanks for the kind words! And yep, I'll be here and around, commenting regularly. (And yes, David, always try to do what Tara tells me; it's safer that way....)<br /><br />But no, Barb, won't be at the meeting tomorrow, unfortunately. Hope it goes well!<br />Art Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409008167752619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-5235775614190697982018-07-20T10:11:51.961-04:002018-07-20T10:11:51.961-04:00Good for you, Art, for making what surely was a ha...Good for you, Art, for making what surely was a hard decision in order to focus more on writing. I understand how difficult it can be to have a split focus. Will I see you tomorrow in Alexandria? Hope so.Barb Goffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16013123434790272424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-40844311919977791522018-07-20T10:06:57.631-04:002018-07-20T10:06:57.631-04:00Congratulations on the position, and best of luck ...Congratulations on the position, and best of luck with the writing! See you at Bcon I hope.Thomas Pluckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17008022962076648740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-35160903892322611212018-07-20T10:04:05.897-04:002018-07-20T10:04:05.897-04:00Congratulations on your new post! Well, I hope you...Congratulations on your new post! Well, I hope you don't disappear. Just jump in here and there and comment on our meager offerings to let us know you're still alive. Keenan Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020098622907001949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-50264377947884701892018-07-20T10:01:04.752-04:002018-07-20T10:01:04.752-04:00Congratulations on the promotion, Art! I will mis...Congratulations on the promotion, Art! I will miss your insights though. I always look forward to your postings here. Do what Tara tells you and all will be okay with the novel.David Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13005457506363262838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-57678345817950616132018-07-20T09:49:12.390-04:002018-07-20T09:49:12.390-04:00Yep, Michael -- and Bouchercon, yes? Many opportun...Yep, Michael -- and Bouchercon, yes? Many opportunities down the road, for sure.<br /><br />And Terrie! Missed your post earlier! Hope to see you in Florida too—your backyard, so no excuse for missing.... :-)<br />Art Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409008167752619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-53757534913475218862018-07-20T09:46:05.441-04:002018-07-20T09:46:05.441-04:00I'll miss your posts here, Art, but I'm ce...I'll miss your posts here, Art, but I'm certain we'll cross paths repeatedly online and in the real world.Michael Brackenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01072019804281421944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-8983629333043480852018-07-20T09:25:00.975-04:002018-07-20T09:25:00.975-04:00Thanks, Mary and Steve -- and yep, not going too f...Thanks, Mary and Steve -- and yep, not going too far. You'll still get too much of me, I imagine!<br /><br />And Steve, you know how it is: They don't take work away when they add more! I'll be keeping the same teaching load, best I understand, with more admin duties added to the schedule.... and compensation? Well, isn't the title enough prestige? ;-) <br /><br />We'll see how it goes. Not panicking... yet.<br />Art Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409008167752619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-62251631031558643742018-07-20T09:22:42.714-04:002018-07-20T09:22:42.714-04:00Art, congratulations on the new position. You'...Art, congratulations on the new position. You'll be great.<br /><br />And I will definitely see you around the mystery community!<br /><br />Mary/LizLiz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-1290944537995367492018-07-20T09:22:15.194-04:002018-07-20T09:22:15.194-04:00Art, I'm going to miss your sage advice and ob...Art, I'm going to miss your sage advice and observations here, but you certainly deserve a break with so many different projects swirling around.<br /><br />And congratulations on your new position. Will that be more administrative, or will you still be in the classroom passing your expertise on to lucky students?Steve Liskowhttp://www.steveliskow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-48803671743875589702018-07-20T09:21:25.505-04:002018-07-20T09:21:25.505-04:00Congratulations on the new position, which sounds ...Congratulations on the new position, which sounds great but does add to the ongoing work pile. Will miss your posts here but as one slow writer to another---I get it pal! See you in St. Petersburg.<br />Terrie Farley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980849018232866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-45413991091896589042018-07-20T09:04:55.956-04:002018-07-20T09:04:55.956-04:00Thanks, Paul -- you're always the first commen...Thanks, Paul -- you're always the first commenter! So much appreciate.<br />And you're not done with me for good, I'm sure..... See you in St. Pete's!Art Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409008167752619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-41558404848384624592018-07-20T03:07:14.841-04:002018-07-20T03:07:14.841-04:00Art, congratulations on being named assistant dire...Art, congratulations on being named assistant director of the creative writing program at George Mason University! I'm truly sorry to see you leave SleuthSayers. I'll miss your Friday posts. And thanks for the shout out, too.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.com