If I’d been home in New York last weekend, instead of here in hot and humid Florida, I would have wandered Across the River to New Jersey as so many of my writer friends did to attend the 2008 Deadly Ink Conference, widely know for informative workshops given in an intimate and enjoyable setting.
Murder New York Style authors Peggy Ehrhart, M. E. Kemp, Anita Page and Lina Zeldovitch all shared their wisdom on various panels throughout the course of the conference. I am delighted to report that M.E and Lina were two of the five winners in the Deadly Ink Short Story Competition. Each of their stories will appear in the Deadly Ink 2008 Anthology.
More great news. My good friend and writer extraordinaire Cheryl Solimini will be a major player at the conference because (drum roll please) her wonderful mystery, Across the River, is the winner of the 2007 Deadly Ink Unpublished Mystery Award. Cheryl was busy signing “hot off the press” copies in between her participation on several panels.
Here’s a glimpse of the who, what and where of Across the River.
“It's the summer of 1992, and William Jefferson Clinton seems headed for the White House. But not all Baby Boomers are having such a great year. Medical reporter Andrealisa "Andie" Rinaldi has just lost her job at the country's most respected newspaper, her big-city apartment is about to go condo, her long-distance romance with a cell biologist is suffering from travel fatigue, and her twin sister is threatening a relapse of her 'impulse control problem.'
Murder New York Style authors Peggy Ehrhart, M. E. Kemp, Anita Page and Lina Zeldovitch all shared their wisdom on various panels throughout the course of the conference. I am delighted to report that M.E and Lina were two of the five winners in the Deadly Ink Short Story Competition. Each of their stories will appear in the Deadly Ink 2008 Anthology.
More great news. My good friend and writer extraordinaire Cheryl Solimini will be a major player at the conference because (drum roll please) her wonderful mystery, Across the River, is the winner of the 2007 Deadly Ink Unpublished Mystery Award. Cheryl was busy signing “hot off the press” copies in between her participation on several panels.
Here’s a glimpse of the who, what and where of Across the River.
“It's the summer of 1992, and William Jefferson Clinton seems headed for the White House. But not all Baby Boomers are having such a great year. Medical reporter Andrealisa "Andie" Rinaldi has just lost her job at the country's most respected newspaper, her big-city apartment is about to go condo, her long-distance romance with a cell biologist is suffering from travel fatigue, and her twin sister is threatening a relapse of her 'impulse control problem.'
Worse yet, Andie's new employer—the country's least respected celebrity tabloid—has ordered her to cross the river to her tiny hometown and report on a shocking, as-yet-unsolved murder that involves childhood friends . . . and enemies. When a new waterfront apartment complex goes up in smoke and another body is found under the smoldering rubble, Andie wonders if this killing was fueled by the first crime—and if the overheated tabloid stories she's been writing helped fan the flames.
Caught between a rock (the New Jersey Palisades) and a hard place(New York City), Andie finds herself becoming part of the sensational story. Rekindled rivalries and long-ago loyalties force her to confront the ultimate question: Can she go home again?”
The extra fun for me is that Cheryl grew up in the same small town Across the River where I spent many a happy summer visiting relatives, so I know she has the New Jersey/New York thing down pat and if you don’t believe me just ask two prolific authors who are frequently mentioned on Women of Mystery, Chris Grabenstein and Robin Hathaway. They each have given Across the River high marks and much deserved praise.
In a future My Town Monday post I’ll re-visit the small town Cheryl and I remember and remind you again to travel Across the River.
Terrie
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8 comments:
I look forward to your MTM post from across the river and Deadly Ink sounds very informative. Too bad you have to miss it.
dfTerrie - what a shame you had to miss the conference, but I'm looking forward to another of you MTM posts. They are always so full of information, it's almost like being there! I always enjoy them!
Hi Travis and dfBagLady,
I hated to miss Deadly Ink but the grandkids needed a sitter! From all reports, it was a great con!
The towns Across the River will make a great MTM blog. When I leave Florida I will go directly to my son's house to pet sit for a week, so it may take a few weeks, but that MTM blog is on my list!
Terrie
Okay, so I missed an excellent conference. Is it annually in New Jersey, where my daughter currently lives with her hubby and my delightful grandson???
I've heard about Deadly Ink but not paid much attention to the specifics. Better do my homework for next year!
Congratulations to all who won at Deadly Ink (which, from what Terrie says, sounds like everyone who attended)! Cheryl's book sounds wonderful and I'll definitely be reading it.
Nan- Next year, you and me, Deadly Ink. Does that sound NJ? :)
Nan and Elaine,
Me, too! Me, too! The conference is generally held in the SHERATON in PARSIPPANY, NJ, home of Deadly Ink press.
Last year I was ill for a couple of months and wasn't able to attend. This year I had a major babysitting event. May next year be my year to attend. I hope my kids don't come up with another conflict for me!
Elaine,
We are lucky to know some talent writers.
Terrie
Sounds like a good book and I look forward to you MTM report.
Hey Reb,
I think it always adds an extra zest to a book when you are really familiar with the geography and when the author gets it exactly right as is the case with Across the River. I am hoping for a terrific MTM post as soon as I have the time.
Terrie
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