tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post345801918453927989..comments2023-07-30T04:17:57.421-06:00Comments on Beth Groundwater: Today's Mystery Author Guest: Catherine DiltsBeth Groundwaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-34659546244888763102013-12-24T01:55:24.895-07:002013-12-24T01:55:24.895-07:00What a lovely interview. I always love to read int...What a lovely interview. I always love to read interviews with fellow authors, specially on writing techniques. Gaynor Paynter author Working From Home as a Transcriptionist in South Africa. Gaynorhttp://www.typewritetranscription.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-65058364026138464042013-12-20T07:17:45.560-07:002013-12-20T07:17:45.560-07:00Judy,
Contact me at beth07 AT bethgroundwater.com,...Judy,<br />Contact me at beth07 AT bethgroundwater.com, and I will give you Catherine's email address, so you can give her your mailing address. Congratulations!<br />- BethBeth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-42370784126947714512013-12-20T06:09:25.297-07:002013-12-20T06:09:25.297-07:00Beth, thank you for inviting me to appear on your ...Beth, thank you for inviting me to appear on your blog. The winner of the ARC is Judy. Catherine Diltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772088568954159017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-70249256121796528602013-12-19T12:08:05.850-07:002013-12-19T12:08:05.850-07:00Hi Judy - it's always fun to "discover&qu...Hi Judy - it's always fun to "discover" a new author or series. There are so many great books that have been around for a while that I haven't gotten to yet!<br />Catherine DiltsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-92007109674501934362013-12-19T12:03:53.226-07:002013-12-19T12:03:53.226-07:00Good to meet a new author (to me). Love to read t...Good to meet a new author (to me). Love to read the ARC and all the best with Book 2. JudyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-48806066608510854192013-12-19T10:35:09.809-07:002013-12-19T10:35:09.809-07:00Patricia, the first short story I sold, I was terr...Patricia, the first short story I sold, I was terrified of the reaction I'd get. Opening yourself emotionally as a writer is scary, but it's the only way to write anything "real."<br />Catherine DiltsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-69373367596886453732013-12-19T10:32:59.626-07:002013-12-19T10:32:59.626-07:00Hi R. T. - yes, I am amazed at the loads they can ...Hi R. T. - yes, I am amazed at the loads they can lift, and up to second-story heights here. Seems like they'd tip over! Thanks for your comments on Stone Cold Dead. I'm working on book two in the series.<br />Catherine DiltsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-84859983596782212342013-12-19T10:30:37.722-07:002013-12-19T10:30:37.722-07:00Shannon, there's something about industrial s...Shannon, there's something about industrial strength equipment on wheels, equipped with forks like a couple of broadswords... I'm impressed you can drive one. They won't let me near them!<br />Catherine DiltsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-25995142279019436102013-12-19T09:44:51.433-07:002013-12-19T09:44:51.433-07:00Thanks for interviewing Catherine, Beth. I especia...Thanks for interviewing Catherine, Beth. I especially identified with that fear of offending someone with a story. I worried about that so much with my first two. Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-65108047308978109122013-12-19T09:37:20.905-07:002013-12-19T09:37:20.905-07:00Cathy, your first novel was great. I appreciated b...Cathy, your first novel was great. I appreciated being able to read an advance copy of it. Now I'll be sure to find the 2nd one when it comes out on the stands.<br />Forklifts, huh? I used to drive one for Coleman Industries in Wichita while going to college. The scary part was when the lift was extended all the way to pick up a heavy load way up there.R.T. Lawtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523486296396710227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-39584614612903620732013-12-19T05:47:52.537-07:002013-12-19T05:47:52.537-07:00Love the interview. Cathy, I can drive a forklift,...Love the interview. Cathy, I can drive a forklift, that ought to add to your nightmares! Your book sounds like it has lots of humor. I'm looking forward to reading it.Shannon Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10540336783142324746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-14840153875770554192013-12-18T21:17:23.850-07:002013-12-18T21:17:23.850-07:00Thanks for all the lovely comments, folks! Keep th...Thanks for all the lovely comments, folks! Keep them coming, because the contest runs through tomorrow night, when Catherine draws the name of a winner in her contest and announces it here. Check back to see if you won!Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-66590368851677602882013-12-18T18:07:08.957-07:002013-12-18T18:07:08.957-07:00I thought I had the ability to respond to comments...I thought I had the ability to respond to comments from my smart phone, but apparently either it or I am not smart enough. <br /><br />Maria, you are right. And once you make your dreams happen, all that pain goes away – kind of like giving birth.<br /><br />Anonymous and Kaye, thanks for your kind comments.<br /><br />Rayanne, donkeys are amazing creatures, aren’t they? If you want to take a virtual trip to Colorado, check out the reality TV program The Prospectors on The Weather Channel about small-time Colorado gem hunters. I just learned today that Steve Brancato from the program discovered the largest aquamarine cache in history, which is on display at the Denver Museum of History and Science. Yes, that’s where I was today – doing research.<br /><br />Donnell, I have the title of environmental scientist, but my job is mostly regulatory paperwork. Still, lots of fodder for fiction! <br />Catherine Diltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772088568954159017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-90060041643073375862013-12-18T15:15:38.367-07:002013-12-18T15:15:38.367-07:00Cathy, what a great interview. Love your advice o...Cathy, what a great interview. Love your advice of "don't." But now you tell me. And all these months of driving to Denver for Rocky Mountain Mystery Writers of America, and I never knew you were an environmental scientist. Prepared to get grilled, girlfriend. You may not think your job is interesting, but I wager the carpool will disagree. I'm thrilled that after your diligence you've sold your novel-length fiction. You've been killin' it in your short story writing for years! Waving hi to Beth! Merry Christmas, you two!Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-84021051951882084152013-12-18T13:03:20.297-07:002013-12-18T13:03:20.297-07:00Colorado and Donkeys...we were married in Colorado...Colorado and Donkeys...we were married in Colorado - and used to visit with the donkeys in Cripple Creek (before the casinos) every time we visited. Just reading your description makes me really want to visit the state again! Love Beth's books and I'm sure I'll love yours as well.Rayannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744636962659488187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-36813635501185895622013-12-18T12:52:31.208-07:002013-12-18T12:52:31.208-07:00That sounds like a good read, Interesting intervi...That sounds like a good read, Interesting interview.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04707100485175202907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-76946934111139217622013-12-18T12:06:00.026-07:002013-12-18T12:06:00.026-07:00Cathy: your advice--Don't!--is one of Rilke...Cathy: your advice--Don't!--is one of Rilke's cautions to a "young poet," as well. Your wit made me smile. I've had a hard time convincing students of what I consider the "part 2" of that caution: which is that if writing IS your inevitable calling, best to throw everything at it ASAP--because as painful and energy-intensive as the process may be, denying your calling is painful, energy-intensive, and results in zero books. Thanks for this interview, Beth and Cathy! ---Maria (from RMMWA)Maria Melendeznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-23168356221167002962013-12-18T12:02:52.108-07:002013-12-18T12:02:52.108-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04608207387604148638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-16628420666157632472013-12-18T09:57:22.852-07:002013-12-18T09:57:22.852-07:00Sounds like an interesting read! Merry Christmas!Sounds like an interesting read! Merry Christmas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-31083209735715356962013-12-18T09:13:38.966-07:002013-12-18T09:13:38.966-07:00Hi Susan - it's funny what triggers the creati...Hi Susan - it's funny what triggers the creative process. I wonder how often good fiction is based on a snippet of real life.Catherine Diltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772088568954159017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-15497146223654844862013-12-18T08:02:10.289-07:002013-12-18T08:02:10.289-07:00Good interview, Catherine and Beth. I have the sam...Good interview, Catherine and Beth. I have the same discovery process for characters, and it always begins with a single line, sometimes something I overhear in a restaurant or waiting to cross the street. Susan Oleksiwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693057997469296068noreply@blogger.com