tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post3843609993053016135..comments2023-11-18T03:15:19.102-06:00Comments on Straight From Hel: Learn Without Leaving HomeHelen Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-44823765759878739602009-07-23T05:26:28.644-05:002009-07-23T05:26:28.644-05:00Hope you have a blast at Bouchercon. I haven't...Hope you have a blast at Bouchercon. I haven't been to B in years, but it was always fun.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-14325306550739080902009-07-23T00:00:22.560-05:002009-07-23T00:00:22.560-05:00This is the first I've heard about the Poisone...This is the first I've heard about the Poisoned Pen Webcom. I'll get home from Bouchercon on Oct. 18th, so I could do that. I'll check it out. Thanks for the heads-up, Helen.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-84684260561399178052009-07-22T18:18:05.097-05:002009-07-22T18:18:05.097-05:00The good news, Susan, is that no one at the confer...The good news, Susan, is that no one at the conference will know if you have to leave to go wrestle a kid. And a lot of it will be stuff you can read whenever.<br /><br />Yay, Jean. I hope the pitch results in a sale.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-41749906092918161652009-07-22T17:33:08.788-05:002009-07-22T17:33:08.788-05:00I'm signed up for the Poison Pen workshop beca...I'm signed up for the Poison Pen workshop because I want to pitch my next book to one of their editors. The Muse Conference sounds interesting as well.Jean Henry Meadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146960738692672013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-54577666608263571362009-07-22T15:52:36.469-05:002009-07-22T15:52:36.469-05:00Temptress.
While I've never done an online c...Temptress. <br /><br />While I've never done an online conference, I'd certainly consider trying it -- IF I had a place to stow my kids that wouldn't get me arrested. That'd be my only obstacle.<br /><br />I bet it'd be nice to attend a conference and not worry about what clothes to wear...Susan Helene Gottfriedhttp://westofmars.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-5408264810205215892009-07-22T13:09:47.525-05:002009-07-22T13:09:47.525-05:00Yay, Diane. What topic?Yay, Diane. What topic?Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-29007196178088201582009-07-22T13:04:39.756-05:002009-07-22T13:04:39.756-05:00I've signed up for and will be teaching a topi...I've signed up for and will be teaching a topic for the Muse Conference!<br /><br />L. Diane Wolfe<br />www.circleoffriendsbooks.blogspot.com<br />www.spunkonastick.net <br />www.thecircleoffriends.netL. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-40666801673747012622009-07-22T12:47:18.722-05:002009-07-22T12:47:18.722-05:00Mercy, we may have to set up our own Straight From...Mercy, we may have to set up our own Straight From Hel chat room at the conference. ;-)Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-63444687131365829572009-07-22T12:26:43.822-05:002009-07-22T12:26:43.822-05:00Agent editor pitches without the high travel expen...Agent editor pitches without the high travel expenses? I'm THERE!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-71578757616148713042009-07-22T11:08:54.476-05:002009-07-22T11:08:54.476-05:00Felicity, I searched on Twitter for Louise_Curtis_...Felicity, I searched on Twitter for Louise_Curtis_ and came up with 17 possibilities. Can't tell which one is you. Can you give us the direct link to your profile? For example, mine is: <br />http://twitter.com/MermaidHel<br /><br />What is yours?Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-32995120501504294402009-07-22T11:04:03.028-05:002009-07-22T11:04:03.028-05:00Looks like several of you are signing up for Muse....Looks like several of you are signing up for Muse. Yay! <br /><br />Thank you Sia for saying you learn a lot here on Straight From Hel. I learn a lot for all the great comments!Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-77614281920862947922009-07-22T10:26:04.165-05:002009-07-22T10:26:04.165-05:00Hmm, I didn't even know about them--aside from...Hmm, I didn't even know about them--aside from the Texas Festival which you've spoke of before.<br /><br />I'm already getting some of the workshop info from RWA as I wasn't able to go this year.<br /><br />I'll have to check these out. I think it's a great idea to have workshops/conferences on line. Why not, we do so much on line as it is. I know I about chike on the prices to physically attend conferences and workshops. <br /><br />Thanks for bringing it to our attention, Helen. Amazing the things I've learned since following your blog. :-)~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-91677915877711360632009-07-22T10:08:35.646-05:002009-07-22T10:08:35.646-05:00I signed up for Muse, too. Should be interesting....I signed up for Muse, too. Should be interesting.<br /><br />Lynnette Labelle<br />http://lynnettelabelle.blogspot.comLynnette Labellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227593491562480538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-63062602443252916142009-07-22T10:08:26.395-05:002009-07-22T10:08:26.395-05:00Thanks for the heads up Helen. I'm going to c...Thanks for the heads up Helen. I'm going to check these out and sign up for at least one of them.Gay Deganihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03609404497703663916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-70380425495507469402009-07-22T09:28:46.542-05:002009-07-22T09:28:46.542-05:00Cons in my PJs? Sounds brilliant.
I've been t...Cons in my PJs? Sounds brilliant.<br /><br />I've been to only two conferences, because people just scare me. The first was because I won the chance to pitch a novel to Harper Collins (who are big here in Australia, and don't accept unsolicited submissions). it cost a LOT to attend, but they're replying to the novel next month, and I know my chances are good.<br /><br />Another brilliant way to keep in touch is twitter. Writers are going nuts over it, sharing tips and links, and (inevitably) doing their utmost to use it to build up a giant following to impress reluctant publishers.<br /><br />I am one of those :)<br /><br />To follow me on twitter, search for:<br />Username: Louise_Curtis_<br />Name: Felicity Bloomfield<br />Email: fellissimo@hotmail.com<br />Or go to the blog of the story for more information, including help with twitter:<br />twittertales.wordpress.comLouise Curtishttp://twittertales.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-43305609047828301662009-07-22T08:59:16.305-05:002009-07-22T08:59:16.305-05:00I've never attended a conference, but hear the...I've never attended a conference, but hear they are beneficial. I'll check out your links, and maybe work them into my schedule.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-51313845334818999412009-07-22T08:54:05.194-05:002009-07-22T08:54:05.194-05:00The Internet is amazing. How did we survive withou...The Internet is amazing. How did we survive without it? I'm looking forward to the PP conference. It's difficult to imagine what it will be like.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-3002932117980207132009-07-22T08:48:52.586-05:002009-07-22T08:48:52.586-05:00I've done the Muse Online conference, very val...I've done the Muse Online conference, very valuable experience. Thanks for the tips about the other ones. Gosh, internet is SO wonderful, isn't it?<br /><br /><a href="http://theoldsilly.com" rel="nofollow">The Old Silly</a>Marvin D Wilsonhttp://www.facebook.com/Theoldsillymarvin?ref=profile#/Theoldsillymarvin?ref=profilenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-41665416224577231792009-07-22T08:40:26.890-05:002009-07-22T08:40:26.890-05:00I see you even have Archon listed in your events. ...I see you even have Archon listed in your events. Impressive. I go to that every year. They have added a writing contest, by the way.<br />~jonJ. M. Stortherhttp://jmstrother.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-14155742219291667982009-07-22T08:33:46.087-05:002009-07-22T08:33:46.087-05:00Thanks, Helen. I look forward to your feedback on ...Thanks, Helen. I look forward to your feedback on the PP conference. If it's worth it I may do that next year.<br /><br />An events page! How the heck did I miss that? Jeeze, I need to pay better attention. :p<br />~jonJ. M. Stortherhttp://jmstrother.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-59004936618370397252009-07-22T08:16:44.514-05:002009-07-22T08:16:44.514-05:00I like the idea of these online conferences as an ...I like the idea of these online conferences as an option. Sometimes the writers conferences seem so beneficial, but location or schedule just doesn't permit attendance. What a nice choice to have, virtual conferences!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-92209409900238596162009-07-22T07:42:29.862-05:002009-07-22T07:42:29.862-05:00That's really intersting, Helen. I didn't ...That's really intersting, Helen. I didn't know that such things existed (my newbee is showing...)Alan W. Davidsonhttp://conversationsfromlandsdge.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-19376727754715896932009-07-22T07:35:14.224-05:002009-07-22T07:35:14.224-05:00I, too, am attending the Muse Conference. It'...I, too, am attending the Muse Conference. It'll be my first, virtual or otherwise. I'm looking forward to it. Now, I’m gonna link over to the Texas Book Festival. That’s not to geographically distant…and, I don’t have to worry about getting time off from work! Ha.<br /><br />Best regards, Galen<br /><br /><a href="http://www.galenkindley.com/blog" rel="nofollow">Imagineering Fiction Blog</a>joe doaks-Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283066862112820202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-21048381921689654662009-07-22T06:40:00.203-05:002009-07-22T06:40:00.203-05:00You are going to be really busy in October, Elizab...You are going to be really busy in October, Elizabeth. I want to hear what you think about both conferences.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-54016621666429976232009-07-22T06:35:33.625-05:002009-07-22T06:35:33.625-05:00I've signed up for the Muse conference and pla...I've signed up for the Muse conference and plan to register for the Poisoned Pen one, too! "See" you there!<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com