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2008-12-31T06:52:00.001-08:00

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Happy New Year!

2008-12-30T19:06:00.001-08:00

I've been feeling sorry for this neglected post and decided to wish everyone a Happy New Year here.

New Years celebrations seem to focus on food at our house. We gave up going anywhere to celebrate long ago.

Tomorrow night I'll be making pizza from scratch--haven't done it for a long time.

New Years Day is always the time I make a seafood gumbo that's kind of my own. I cook the turkey carcass from whenever--usually Thanksgiving. Pick the bones, put the meat in the soup, add a big box of chicken broth, add chopped onions and celery and lots of seasonings and a couple of cans of seasoned tomato pieces. When that's ready, I add sliced okra, medium sized shrimp, and enough crab legs for how every many people I expect. I make enough rice for each person to put a scoop into their bowl, then pour the gumbo over it.

This is a very messy soup--because you have to use your hands to pick out the crab legs--but oh, is it good.

My granddaughter will be bringing her husband, three kids, her other grandma, a young man they've taken in until he can go in the Army, my daughter and husband will be here, too. Granddaughter always brings food for those who don't like seafood.

I can hardly wait.

Happy New Year!

Marilyn
http://fictionforyou.com

MAKE MINE MYSTERY - NEW HOME FOR SOME OF US

2008-10-22T20:00:00.000-07:00

Hi Mystery Turtle Followers,
Some of us will be moving on over to a new blogspot for a greater range of activity, featuring not only us Hard Shell Mystery Turtle authors, but also authors from other houses, along with those connected with the mystery genre in various ways.
You're most welcome to join us at our new place, called Make Mine Mystery at
http://makeminemystery.blogspot.com/
See you over there!!
Morgan Mandel
Marilyn Meredith

Series or Standalone? by Morgan Mandel

2008-10-22T07:44:00.000-07:00

I see so many mystery series out there. They're very popular. The reader gets engrossed with a character and can hardly wait to read more about that character.

So far, I haven't been able to write a series. It seems all my inspiration comes in one dose. When I write a book, I'm totally immersed in the main character. When the book is done, that character is out of my system. I really can't think of anything more to say about him or her. I have a feeling if I tried, it would all be boring.

I wish I could do a series, since even later books generate interest in the earlier ones. Lots of possibilities for sales there.

I wonder how other authors feel. Let me know.

Morgan Mandel
www.morganmandel.com
http://morganmandel.blogspot.com

Discrimination Against Authors

2008-10-20T19:43:00.000-07:00

I'm back on my soap box once again. On DorothyL, the premiere list for mystery fans and authors, they've been discussing the fact that Bouchercon has voted against discriminating against small press as far as allowing their authors to serve on panels. (They won't let self-pubbed or those who paid to be published however unless they've won a prestigious prize.)

Left Coast Crime on the other hand will not allow any author published by a non-MWA approved publisher be on a panel. Though going to mystery cons is an enjoyable experience, they are very expensive. If you can't be on a panel, your books will not be in the book room. If you're not on a panel of course no one will be able to purchase your book. For an author, part of the reason to go to a con is to let people know about your book.

I've decided to only attend mystery cons and writers conferences where I can be on a panel or be a speaker, for several reasons. I want the most for my promotion dollar. I also want to be able to take the trip off my income tax. And most of all, I'm really tired of this discrimination against authors who aren't published by MWA approved publishers.

Another big decision I've made is not to pay my next year's dues to MWA. I've been a member for years--but they haven't really done anything for me except to discriminate against me. I get far more out of other organization I belong to such as Epic and the Public Safety Writers Association, and the San Joaquin chapter of Sisters and Crime as well as the Internet chapter of Sisters in Crime.

Now I'll climb off my soap box.

Marilyn
http://fictionforyou.com

Rejection by Morgan Mandel

2008-10-14T20:19:00.000-07:00

Monday night my husband and I thought we’d give our dog, Rascal, a treat by walking her to her favorite hangout, Bentley’s Corner Barkery. Rascal knew the way, having gone there many times before. She strained at the leash. Her tail wagged and her eyes sparkled in anticipation.

We got to the door. It was closed. She sniffed and whined, not understanding why she couldn’t get it. Feeling horrible that we’d taken her there only to be disappointed, we led her from the door. All the way back, she kept looking over her shoulder as if wondering if she could still somehow go back and get in the store.

Tuesday I called the store to find out why they’d been closed. I learned from Lisa, one of the owners, that it just happened we’d come on a Monday, which is the only day of the week they’re closed.

You can bet we walked over again Tuesday night. The door was open. Rascal had a wonderful time with Daisy who was minding the store. Treats, playtime with other dogs, what more could Rascal want? She was in heaven. We were thrilled to bring such joy into her life.

As writers we handle rejections in many forms. We send queries, speak to editors or agents at conferences, win contests, and, if we’re lucky, we get the opportunity to submit our full manuscripts for consideration. We worked hard getting our novels done. We’re almost inside the door. All we need is for our manuscripts to get accepted.

Then we get a rejection letter. If we’re lucky it answers the question of why, but not always. With the rejection, the door to publication is closed.

The question is, do we give up, or try again? We can’t expect the door to be open every time we try it. We just have to keep coming back until it is.

For more Morgan Mandel blogs, you're invited to hop on over to http://morganmandel.blogspot.com and http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com

Morgan Mandel
www.morganmandel.com

Mysteries and Blog Tour

2008-10-13T10:47:00.000-07:00

Like Morgan, I've loved mysteries since Nancy Drew days.

I'm just back from a writers conference where I had the privilege to not only share two meals with thriller writer, David Morrell (First Blood, Rambo and many others) I also introduced him as the featured speaker. It was most exciting for me as I am a fan of his books.

I'm also on a blog tour all month, this week's stops are here:

Oct 13 http://itsallinthesetting.blogspot.com/

Oct 14 http://www.bookwormsballroom.blogspot.com/

Oct 15 http://acmeauthorslink.blogspot.com/

Oct 16 http://savvyverseandwit.blogspot.com/

Oct 17 http://bermudaonion.wordpress.com/

Marilyn

Mysteries by Morgan Mandel

2008-10-08T09:01:00.000-07:00

I've loved reading mysteries, ever since I picked up my first Nancy Drew book.

I devoured all the Dick Francis books I could find at my high school library. Then, in college I discovered Gothic romances, with the drafty old mansions by the sea and husbands trying to convince unsuspecting wives that they were going crazy.

After that I discovered Mary Higgins Clark, Mignon C. Eberhardt, Sidney Sheldon and so many others. I particularly enjoy psychological suspense, rather than police procedurals and puzzle mysteries. I like to lose myself in a book without having to figure it out.

It was no surprise that somewhere along the line I decided to write one. I didn't succumb immediately, but finally broke down later in life. My first mystery, Two Wrongs, about a young man who mistakenly fingers the wrong person for his sister's murder and the consequences that resulted, was published in February, 2006 by Hard Shell Word Factory and is still available.

Since I've grown older, I've started another mystery about aging, which I hope to finish soon.

Do you read mysteries? What kind do you like? Do you also write them?

Morgan Mandel
http://www.morganmandel.com/
http://morganmandel.blogspot.com/
http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com/

Blogging Away

2008-10-07T04:00:00.000-07:00

Because I'm committed to three blogs on a regular basis, sometimes it's difficult to decide what to write about.

As a mystery writer, my main concern at the moment is coming up with an idea for a mystery.

I have lots of other things on my plate too including the usual housekeeping chores, though I do confess to paying my daughter-in-law for doing the majority of them, and the laundry.

I am very involved in promotion at the moment, doing a virtual blog tour and making a number of appearances, which all cut into my writing time. I'll be comparatively free in December and January, wonder how much I'll be able to get done then?

I don't have a laptop so can't take one along to work on--but I've been known to do plenty of writing on a legal pad--in fact, often start a book that way. Deciding upon characters and their names, what importance they'll have to the story, etc.

On Thursday, I'm flying to Phoenix and then attending a writers' conference in Scottsdale where I'll be presenting on Creating Memorable Characters and Setting as Character. I also get to introduce the keynote speaker, David Morrell and I'm looking forward to meeting him.

Marilyn
http://fictionforyou.com

All American Family--and Proud of it

2008-10-03T19:56:00.000-07:00

That's what it said on our Mitchell family reunion T-shirt. We've had several reunions, but this was the second in Barstow CA--in the middle of the desert, about half way between Las Vegas and L.A. It's also middle of the way for the relatives in Vegas and the ones in Central and Southern CA.

The redhead in the middle is me--half are my off-spring, the other half belong to my sister who is next to me holding the baby. We had a great time, played games, had relay races and a Tri-athalon, treasure hunt and a bug hunt, a talent show and we learned a lot of secrets about our fellow family members. I also talked about my latest book and sold five copies--better than I've done at some book signings.

Oh, by the way, there wasn't a Mitchell in the bunch. We have two male cousins who still carry the name, but neither have ever come to the reunions. I guess it's good enough that we all have Mitchell genes.

Marilyn
http://fictionforyou.com

Can't Complain By Morgan Mandel

2008-10-01T20:31:00.000-07:00

At one time authors had no choice but to write their manuscripts in longhand, hoping not to make mistakes, but often having to scratch out words.

Then came manual typewriters. I learned to type on a Royal Underwood my first year in high school.

Then came electric typewriters. Second year in high school I used a big, clunky green IBM typewriter,which was very noisy. Maybe some of you oldies like me remember these monsters.

After that I got to use a correcting typewriter at work, where I could backspace and fix mistakes. They were a blessing.

Desktop computers were the next improvement. With them I could erase letters, words, move paragraphs around, change formatting, do just about anything, even connect to the World Wide Web.

Laptop computers also were invented, which can work off of a power source or independently on batteries.

I'm using one right now, along with a network card, which usually works pretty well, but since I'm vacationing in the NorthWoods, the computer is struggling and sometimes losing the signal.

Not only that, the battery has decided not to work, so I'm forced to keep the computer connected to the power source unril next week when I get back to work from vacation and get my new battery. Thank goodness I can still work on my manuscripts in the meantime, when I have time between my other activities here in the NorthWoods.

So, things aren't working as well as I'm used, to, but I can't complain. That's what I keep telling myself anyway.

Morgan Mandel
http://www.morganmandel.com/
http://morganmandel.blogspot.com/

Right now I'm struggling with battery problems on my laptop computer

Love is Murder

2008-09-25T16:46:00.000-07:00

We went to Love is Murder last year and had a great time and met lots of wonderful people including Morgan. This pic was taken in the courtyard where my husband and a few others including Mary Welk had a snow ball fight. I had to change my shoes and missed the whole thing.

Not sure that we can swing it this year with airline travel so expensive.

We are already committed to two conventions that we can drive to--Epicon and the Public Safety Writers Association's conference both in Las Vegas. Also gives me the opportunity to visit my sis who lives there.

We signed up for Bouchercon in Indianapolis, so that may be it for next year.

Marilyn

Love Is Murder Just Around the Corner By Morgan Mandel

2008-09-24T13:12:00.000-07:00

It's already Fall. Before we know it, it will be Winter. With Winter, comes the Love is Murder Mystery Conference.

Last year marked the 10th annual Love is Murder with special guests like Tess Gerritsen and Lee Child. Each year gets better than the one before. Here's the official spiel from the organizers:
February in Chicago freezing?
Not when you have the hottest mystery, thriller, dark fiction and romantic suspense authors steaming up the joint at Love Is Murder.

Add forensic experts, crime scenes, contests, film clips, agents and editors, booksellers and vendors, and lots of great food, and whew!!!!!

We'll be turning up the temperature on crime February 6-8, 2009. Don't get left out in the cold...check out the heat at http://www.loveismurder.net/!

I recommend it. There's where I met the senior editor for Hard Shell Word Factory, who published both my books. You could be next. (If you're already published, there's lots there for you also.)
Morgan Mandel
http://www.morganmandel.com/

2008-09-22T11:46:00.000-07:00

It's time for all the new mysteries to begin for the new season. It's premiere time on all the cable and network tv stations. There'll be new forensics mysteries to unravel, fresh family relationships to figure out, military murders to solve and more. For mystery lovers, this is a great time to sit back and enjoy our favorite characters -- and some new ones we'll discover -- spin their deductive skills in an hour or less each week.

There's no beating a good mystery book, but mystery mavens love the genre, no matter the medium. What's your favorite mystery story -- was it ever adapted to tv or film?

Let's enjoy the mysteries coming our way the next few weeks -- it's a great way to spend a bit of time!

Set Your Pace By Morgan Mandel

2008-09-17T07:56:00.001-07:00

Rascal on vacation this Spring

When I walk Rascal, I have to set the pace. If I have time, I let out more leash to let her explore. When I don't, I shorten the leash and walk briskly. Otherwise, I'm at her mercy, being pulled along or getting stopped when that's not what I want.

When you've finished your manuscript, it's a good idea to go through it and check for pacing. Does it race through areas where you'd rather have your readers linger?

Does it drag where you want it to race?

To get a manuscript to slow down, add more sentences. Make the sentences longer. Throw in more descriptions.

To set a faster pace, shorten the sentences. Eliminate adjectives, except for the most vital. Use action verbs.

Remember, you're in control of your manuscript's pace. Lengthen or shorten the leash as needed.

Morgan Mandel
www.morganmandel.com
http://acmeauthorslink.blogspot.com
http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com

The Uncertainty of Life

2008-09-16T09:33:00.000-07:00

Of course I kept watching the news about Ike and being thankful I didn't live in the path of that horrific storm. Everyone touched by Ike has had their lives completely changed from what they'd expected.

The folks who took the commuter train from Los Angeles had an unexpected turn in their lives--and for some it was the end--when they were hit head-on by a freight train.

We just never know what is in store for us. Despite that we keep on dreaming and planning for our future.

Last week we set out for Crescent City for a book event. I know what I hoped for--but in this case it turned out far better than what I even dreamed. On our way home we took a different route--supposed to be shorter, but wasn't--but were able to see things we hadn't seen for many years such as Mt. Shasta (a quiet volcano) and Crater Lake. We also found two little hold in the wall cafes, one where we ate breakfast, the other our supper, and the food and prices were wonderful.

I'm not sure what the point of this essay is except that we never know what will happen in our future--whether we have to face a huge disaster, a small alteration in our plans, or have a wonderful surprise that exceeds our expectations, in most cases we do what we have to do and move on. When what happens is better than what we hoped for, it's time to rejoice.

Life does have its ups and downs.

My next adventure is flying to St. Louis and then driving to Taylorville IL for a writers conference where I'll be one of the instructors. I have no great expectations except that I'll be seeing a part of the country new to me.

Marilyn
http://fictionforyou.com

Once Upon a Time

2008-09-15T14:01:00.000-07:00

Once upon a time, a reader discovers mysteries -- often we start with Nancy Drew, and work our way along, finding Agatha Christie and Phyllis Whitney, and being led to the action adventure mysteries popular today -- such writers as James Rollins, Lincoln Child, Doug Preston and others. It's as addictive as potato chips, but way better for us -- fat and cholesterol free and engaging. We have to stretch our minds, figure out the clues so cleverly placed, and then go back and see what we missed the first time around.

And then the bug bites -- I could write a mystery, too! That's when we discover just how hard it is to lay the framework, tuck in the clues and keep our reader entertained and distracted from who-dun-it. There have been many, many books written about how to construct a mystery, dissect a mystery, read between the lines, etc.

I think one of the best things mystery writers can do is read voraciously. Yes, read the how-to books, but also read the best mysteries you can find...which isn't necessarily what's on a best seller list either. Check out your favorite publisher for mysteries and figure out what makes them work.

Flex New Muscles - The Gym Shoe Blog - By Morgan Mandel

2008-09-10T05:15:00.000-07:00

New gym shoes are not the same. They may be the brand, style and size as the old ones,but they aren't. The old ones fit just right, but were unwearable with their worn down soles, crumbled insides and ugly scuffs.

The new shoes feel higher up, give better support and look a lot prettier. They are much better than the old gym shoes. Still, at the beginning they make my legs hurt. That's because when I walk in them I use different muscles than before. My legs need to adjust, which will take time.

Right now I'm exploring a new way to promote. It's like an old one I've used, but better. Before, I blogged every Wednesday since that's my day off work. Now, I blog every day. It's not easy. Sometimes my eyes smart because I'm tired. Sometimes I don't answer all my e-mail or I miss watching a TV show.

Still, I believe the sacrifice is worth it. By blogging daily, I've found my mind is more receptive to new ideas to write about. I'm gaining a larger audience and getting more Google hits. I'm also establishing a discipline for myself. As I continue on, blogging gets easier.

Yes, it takes valuable time away from writing my novel, but as I blog, my writing abilities improve. The potential audience for my novel grows. I'm having fun thinking up new things to write about. My writing muscles are getting stronger. They don't hurt as much as when I started. It's well worth the effort.

For my daily blog, catch it at http://morganmandel.blogspot.com

Morgan Mandel
www.morganmandel.com
http://morganmandel.blogspot.com
http://acmeauthorslink.blogspot.com
http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com

Fall Issue of PSWA Newsletter Available

2008-09-09T04:00:00.000-07:00

The fall issue of the Public Safety Writers Association (PSWA) is now available on the website:
http://www.policewriter.com

The website also contains information about the writing contest–be sure to read the article in the newsletter written by the contest chairperson–and the PSWA conference coming in July of 2009. There is an early-bird price break on the registration fee until September 30. I hope a lot of you will take advantage of this.

I’ve been a member of PSWA for over ten years and watched it evolve into an organization with great resources for anyone writing either fiction (mysteries, thrillers, etc.) or non-fiction about crime, law enforcement or any other public safety entity.

I’d be glad to answer questions about the conference or the organization either on list or off: mmeredith@ocsnet.net

Marilyn
http://fictionforyou.com

We're Heading Off to Crescent City

2008-09-07T17:49:00.000-07:00

In the a.m., after the inside cats and the outside cats are fed (and yes we have someone to take over this duty when we're gone), we're jumping in the car for a two day drive to Crescent City CA.
(I always add CA because many people think of Crescent City as being New Orleans.)

This Crescent City is at the northwestern corner of California sitting next to the Pacific and the Oregon border. It is a beautiful place.

The reason we're going is two fold--to visit old friends and promote my latest book. (Visit http://fictionforyou to learn more about that.)

Because of the price of gas--this will be an expensive undertaking. Writers do a lot of things that are costly in order to promote their books. Probably the most expensive is when we fly somewhere for a conference.

Besides selling books and getting your name known in new places, one of the pluses for my husband and I has been visiting places we've never been before. We've been to Madison and Milwaukee, Tampa and Orlando, Chicago, Omaha (several times because we fell in love with the place), Washington DC, Oklahoma City, Virginia Beach, Portland, Seattle, Denver, San Antonio and El Paso, Maui and other spots I don't remember.

Some of the places I've traveled by myself are Anchorage, Bethel, Wasilla and Kwithlik in Alaska, New York City and Reno, Austin and Plano.

I count these trips as the the pluses of being an author. I've met people I'd have never met otherwise, and some have become great friends.

Once again we're off on another adventure, one that will afford us the opportunity to see beautiful scenery, see old friends and make new ones.

Ah, the writer's life.

Marilyn

PRUNE WITH CARE By Morgan Mandel

2008-09-03T09:28:00.000-07:00

For years we'd owned a lilac bush in the backyard. We kept it groomed and trimmed each fall, yet it never bloomed. We couldn't figure out why.

Then, for a few summers we let things slide. We didn't get around to trimming the bush or some of the others. Also, the professionals wanted more than we could afford to get the job done.

A strange thing happened. A few summers ago, to our surprise, lilacs appeared on the bush.

Someone mentioned we hadn't had blooms before because we'd been trimming the bush incorrectly, at the wrong time of year. It appears the trimming should have been done earlier instead of in the Fall.

The same thing can happen with a manuscript. If you don't edit it correctly, it won't grow into its true potential and be published.

After you do your best to fix whatever errors you find in your manuscript, you're not done. It's amazing how the mind can fill in or change what's actually on a page. Don't ask me how - it's come kind of cruel magic trick.

Since it's difficult to be completely objective about your own work, before sending it out to a publisher for consideration, turn it over to one or more competent writers to check for errors, or, if it can be worked into the budget, a professional editor to do some careful pruning.

Then, instead of getting one of those envelopes containing your rejected manuscript, you'll get one with a publishing contract and your book will bloom like our lilac bush!

PS - I recommend http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com for editing tips from authors and editors in the know.

Morgan Mandel
http://www.morganmandel.com
http://morganmandel.blogspot.com
http://acmeauthorslink.blogspot.com

Fine Arts Festival in Elk Grove/Thillers

2008-09-01T15:10:00.000-07:00

Saturday I participated in the Book section of the Fine Arts Festival in Elk Grove.

Robin Burcell (seen at left), mystery writer was one of the keynote speakers. I know Robin from Sisters in Crime and have met her at a couple of mystery conventions. She told me a lot about her decision to change from writing mysteries to writing thrillers. Thrillers are the big thing right now and what agents are looking for. The big thing with thrillers is they have to be a larger number of words than most mysteries--although this isn't totally true.

The book sale part was fun though I only sold 8 books. I had lots of looky-loos. One particular young woman who was with her mother came back to look at my books three times. She didn't have any money and couldn't talk her mother into buying the books she wanted. She took my card, hopefully she'll visit my website and get the books she wants that way.

I talked to lots and lots of people, handed out many cards, ate some wonderful Nachos while hubby minded my table.

Next weekend we're off to Fresno to the San Joaquin Chapter of Sisters in Crime where I'll be talking about my journey to publication and my latest book.

Marilyn
http://ficitonforyou.com

The North Woods By Morgan Mandel

2008-08-31T18:26:00.000-07:00

Big Arbor Vitae Lake
Here I am up in the North Woods of Wisconsin again, near Minocqua. Today my friend, Jeanne, and I took a drive to Eagle River and checked out the Apple Fest. I didn't see any apples, but saw lots of jewelry, purses, table runners, tote bags, hand-made furniture, and other goodies.

The tote bags were my best find, since I'd been keeping my eyes open for that particular type - cloth that folds up into a small square that I can stick into my purse or pocket. I bought 2 and still have my original one. I'm a sucker for tote bags. The bottom of one of my closets is lined with all kinds - one from Bouchercon, two from Love is Murder, another from Chicago Spring Fling, and many others from stores.

When you write about a character, think about a strength, weakness, foible or any kind of unique characteristic that makes that person stand out. It may not be a love for tote bags. It could be a plate collection, gun collection, passion for dancing or singing. It's your choice.

Morgan Mandel
www.morganmandel.com
http://morganmandel.blogspot.com
http://acmeauthorslink.blogspot.com

My Family

2008-08-28T08:14:00.000-07:00

Just for fun, thought I'd put my kids picture in this blog. Matthew is the baby and lives right next door, so I see him and his family nearly every day. He's got four kids and three grandkids.

Dana is the eldest, with two kids and five grandkids. She lives in Oxnard CA. We used to live there, it's right on the beach. When it's 102 here I wonder why I moved.

Lisa is the next in line with two daughters and three grandkids--and another on the way. She lives about five minutes away.

Lori is next to the Matt, has six kids, no grandchildren.

Our eldest son, Mark, passed away about four years ago. He had three children and two grandchldren.

I've been remarkably blessed.

To bring this around to writing and mysteries, only one of my kids reads my books--Dana. Only a few of my grandchildren read my books. I have one great-granddaughter who is a fan. Now that's sad. I am grateful for those who do read them, of course. With that many in my family, just think what a word-of-mouth campaign they could do. Oh well.

Marilyn
http://fictionforyou.com

Public Safety Writers Association Conference

2008-08-25T19:55:00.000-07:00

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to register for PSWA's conference at a reduced price before September 30 of this year. (Las Vegas will be one of the few places that you’ll be able to get to without paying a fortune.) Check out the website for the registration form and the main speakers: http://www.policewriter.com

PSWA’s (Public Safety Writers Association) annual conference is being held in Las Vegas, June 18-21, 2009 at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino. The conference is open to anyone writing crime and mystery fiction or non-fiction, technical writing for public safety magazines in print or online, or anyone interested in writing. Registered attendees may offer a suggestion for a presentation or panel. There is no-restriction as to who can serve on a panel.

Steve Scarborough, a Forensic Scientist with over 30 years experience in Law Enforcement with Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the FBI.an accomplished technical writer and the author of several books, will give a presentation on “Writing Forensics Right.” http://www.steve-scarborough.com/

There's lots, lots more--I guarantee you'll learn lots and have fun.

Just don't miss out on the reduced registration fee that expires September 30.

Marilyn http://fictionforyou.com