tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post5411008430076670787..comments2023-07-30T04:17:57.421-06:00Comments on Beth Groundwater: Today's Mystery Author Guest: Judy AlterBeth Groundwaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-52054064544909285362013-02-28T08:05:17.637-07:002013-02-28T08:05:17.637-07:00Sorry this is late, folks, but Judy was under the ...Sorry this is late, folks, but Judy was under the mistaken impression that I would draw the name of the winner, and I was off in Mexico at the Puerto Vallarta Writers Conference. The winner is Marilyn Levinson. Congratulations, Marilyn!Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-32243491199843144412013-02-22T19:23:22.696-07:002013-02-22T19:23:22.696-07:00This looks like a fun series. Thank you for the ch...This looks like a fun series. Thank you for the chance to win. <br /><br />wfnren at aol dot comWendy Newcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07155923100367204852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-61968286180002723482013-02-21T08:45:38.055-07:002013-02-21T08:45:38.055-07:00I may be too late for the drawing too, but would l...I may be too late for the drawing too, but would love to win Judy's book. Love the cover, and the teaser. Norma Husshttp://www.normahuss.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-33464997265107957602013-02-20T17:17:15.677-07:002013-02-20T17:17:15.677-07:00This looks like a fun new book to me. I look forwa...This looks like a fun new book to me. I look forward to it. Thank you for the chance to win. <br /><br />griperang at embarqmail dot comAngela - Bookaunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700701599985883408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-51593414354426752482013-02-20T17:16:29.504-07:002013-02-20T17:16:29.504-07:00Love your books. Have read many of them and have e...Love your books. Have read many of them and have enjoyed them all.I know it easy for us non-writers to say keep the stories coming as I know it is a very daunting task,thinking up characters and plots. But keep on writing,as I will never get tired of your books:)Kerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-65798521605117249042013-02-20T13:06:10.682-07:002013-02-20T13:06:10.682-07:00I'm probably too late for the contest but not ...I'm probably too late for the contest but not for lack of trying to keep up with writer blogs! I'll add my thought that this is my kind of read and interview. All the best from one Judy to another.Judy Deenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-91391868347638165662013-02-20T08:53:38.076-07:002013-02-20T08:53:38.076-07:00Thanks for your comments, everyone, and for making...Thanks for your comments, everyone, and for making Judy feel so welcome here. Keep them coming, and she'll draw a winner's name in the book contest this evening.Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-87517463380866830912013-02-20T08:53:37.388-07:002013-02-20T08:53:37.388-07:00Judy,
I loved reading about your life, and how you...Judy,<br />I loved reading about your life, and how you got to finally write mysteries. We writers never retire! Your new book sounds wonderful!Marilyn Levinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424778692932139865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-73238091478634752152013-02-20T08:37:26.282-07:002013-02-20T08:37:26.282-07:00Loved reading about your writing career. Surely is...Loved reading about your writing career. Surely is amazing all the steps we take to get "there!"Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03310826834207977388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-29658857443773869052013-02-20T08:24:22.992-07:002013-02-20T08:24:22.992-07:00Inspiring interview! You are a role model for all ...Inspiring interview! You are a role model for all boomer writers. Second acts can be so wonderful and fulfilling.Joanne Guidocciohttp://www.joanneguidoccio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-81930461915852706552013-02-20T08:17:09.675-07:002013-02-20T08:17:09.675-07:00Yeah, Ricky, but aren't grandkids and retireme...Yeah, Ricky, but aren't grandkids and retirement fun? They were meant to go together. Thanks, Kaye and Diane. It's going to be hard to choose a winnder!judyalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13767466505891813090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-2825002261749304712013-02-20T07:51:36.947-07:002013-02-20T07:51:36.947-07:00Day late and a dollar short with my comment, but I...Day late and a dollar short with my comment, but I was born in East Texas (Crockett) and have tons of family in Palestine. Lovely part of Texas. Yeah, I thought that once I retired with all the kids were grown and on their own that I'd have oodles of free time. Then, grand kids came along.Ricky Bushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15861574330175082978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-47773183806726709392013-02-19T16:26:25.020-07:002013-02-19T16:26:25.020-07:00Fabulous story, Judy! I got the first degree and ...Fabulous story, Judy! I got the first degree and only took classes for many years after because that man who was going to support me didn't turn up either! Not that my mother ever intended I would be supported that way, it just seemed like what would happen until my fiance and I broke up. Then what to do with a liberal arts degree and a younger brother in college? Join the Navy! Well, not exactly. I hope I win your book. I love the ideas and conflicts you put in it. chava812(at)yahoo(dot)comDiane S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-6322260340633006482013-02-19T15:45:05.788-07:002013-02-19T15:45:05.788-07:00The book sounds like a fun read, I would love to w...The book sounds like a fun read, I would love to win a copy.Kaye Killgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00162169343863584020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-48569714888843713342013-02-19T15:11:38.036-07:002013-02-19T15:11:38.036-07:00Wow! Thanks for all the comments. I hope Murder at...Wow! Thanks for all the comments. I hope Murder at the Blue Plate lives up to your expectations. Shel, this Wheeler is fictional and is in East Texas--oops! I didn't know there was a real Wheeler. <br />Yes, print is coming in about four weeks. If you'd like me to add you to my mailing list I'll notify you when it comes. Just email me at j.alter@tcu.edu with your email.<br />Susan and Julie, Guppies doesn't have physical chapters like SinC--it's all online. Check out the home page at http://sinc-guppies.org/. Great and helpful group.<br />You might also check my other Texas series,Kelly o'Connell Mysteries--Skeleton in a Dead Space, No Neighborhood for Old Women, and Trouble in a Big Box. Urban cozies set in Fort Worth.judyalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13767466505891813090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-83709340916531286602013-02-19T13:12:25.566-07:002013-02-19T13:12:25.566-07:00Beth, Thanks for introducing us to Judy and her ne...Beth, Thanks for introducing us to Judy and her new mystery series. And Judy, thanks for mentioning Sisters in Crime's "guppies"! Will have to see if there's a group in Colorado. I hope you'll enter Blue Plate Cafe in Women Writing the West's WILLA Awards. It would be a strong contender. Susan J Tweithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672965940786234043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-63376251982338213672013-02-19T12:41:36.539-07:002013-02-19T12:41:36.539-07:00I love reading books in which I am familiar with t...I love reading books in which I am familiar with the setting. My dad is from Wichita Falls, and both of my parents were born and raised in Texas. Would love to add this book to my collection! Sounds like a fun read.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10185243476527492227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-36891981973567749302013-02-19T12:36:34.759-07:002013-02-19T12:36:34.759-07:00It sounds like a very good read, Judy. Isn't r...It sounds like a very good read, Judy. Isn't retired life great?! But like you, I don't know how I ever found time to work.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-5683341236981898882013-02-19T12:09:55.179-07:002013-02-19T12:09:55.179-07:00I grew up in the Texas Panhandle. My high school p...I grew up in the Texas Panhandle. My high school played Wheeler in football a few times - so I was thrilled to see the setting of this book. Shelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12763944794673350184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-39333418125219676052013-02-19T12:05:12.359-07:002013-02-19T12:05:12.359-07:00Indeed sounds like a great book I would like to ge...Indeed sounds like a great book I would like to get my hands on a copy as well.Willow Stickhttp://www.willowstick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-51208458944476451842013-02-19T11:10:45.622-07:002013-02-19T11:10:45.622-07:00Good post and information, Judy and Beth. I am a ...Good post and information, Judy and Beth. I am a mystery writer, so far unpublished. My published work is nonfiction, plus stories and essays in journals and an anthology. The closest Sisters in Crime chapter is 2-1/2 hours away driving. I kind of doubt it has a Guppies sub-organization, but I can check. Thanks for good advice! I'll look forward to reading your book--sounds fascinating.Julie Westonhttp://www.juliewweston.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-32973851351561767302013-02-19T10:41:31.513-07:002013-02-19T10:41:31.513-07:00From Shelby Bagby:
This sounds like my kind of boo...From Shelby Bagby:<br />This sounds like my kind of book. I'd have to wait for a print copy though.<br /><br /><br />Shelby,<br />As I understand it, a print version is coming VERY soon, and that's what Judy will be mailing to the contest winner. <br /><br />Judy, <br />Can you confirm a release date for the print version yet?Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-75132784409159991432013-02-19T10:38:54.191-07:002013-02-19T10:38:54.191-07:00Thanks all. I hope Blue Plate lives up to your exp...Thanks all. I hope Blue Plate lives up to your expectation. Yes, Terry, it has been a strange journey. I'll add A Killing at Cotton Hill to my TBR list. Cindy, thanks for our kind words--I am on a roll or at least that's how i feel. Amanda, thanks for liking my FB page, and as for the writing part--you can do it. Just jump it, join Sisters in crime.judyalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13767466505891813090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-64041845144085509562013-02-19T10:35:09.404-07:002013-02-19T10:35:09.404-07:00Sherry Johns said:
I love the cover - the colors a...Sherry Johns said:<br />I love the cover - the colors are magical!Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28839948.post-30827676292656769702013-02-19T10:27:26.032-07:002013-02-19T10:27:26.032-07:00Hi Judy. I've been following your journey sinc...Hi Judy. I've been following your journey since your first book release in 2011. You are really on a roll and I'm so thrilled for you. I love the concept of this new series. Keep those great books coming!<br /><br />Cindy Samplehttp://www.cindysamplebooks.comnoreply@blogger.com