What I Learned at Sleuthfest 2010
My good friend Jamie Morris from Woodstream Writers told me I "must" attend Sleuthfest 2010. We were sitting over a cup of coffee in Borders six months ago discussing my writing genre. At the time I knew what I wanted to write but had no idea what genre it fit into. I also had no idea what Sleuthfest was or why I "must" attend it. Jamie sent me the link to Mystery Writers of America and after reading their website I knew Jamie was right; I "must" attend Sleuthfest 2010! I immediately began saving my pennies and reading books by the two keynote speakers, David Morrell and Stephen J. Cannell. After months of anticipation and preparation the day finally arrived. I packed my bags, loaded the van, and set out for Deerfield Beach. Money is always an issue for me so I elected to stay in a nearby La Quinta on the first night. Thank God I had booked the Hilton for Friday and Saturday nights because I was not sure I would survive the night in the Bates Motel -- oh, ...