The blessings I’ve received — and continue to receive — are more than I can recount here. Those, of course, include my family (including the extended Clemenses and Smuckers), my homes, and my church. As far as the writing world goes, here are some of the special gifts I am so grateful for:
The supportive, loving community of writers and readers in the mystery world.
That I have been published, and continue to be published, by Poisoned Pen Press.
That I was able to write and publish a book about Clayton Kratz, a Mennonite Missionary hero.
My friends on this blog — those who write it and who read it.
A husband who supports my dream.
My computers.
The way my brain works — even if some people think it’s not normal!
That my children are being taught to read by their wonderful teachers.
That there is always another good book to read.
That I have the resources to attend a few mystery conferences each year.
I’m sure there are more I’m not mentioning. If you have other writing related things to be thankful for, what are they? But also feel free to share other thanks, as well.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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How about the people you blog with?
And I am particularly thankful that, for a brief time, I got to know C.R. Corwin.
DB
by don
on November 27th, 2008 at 8:44 am
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I should actually read your blogs a little more carefully. Obviously, you included us. It’s just that I’m still drinking that Port wine from Casey’s blog yesterday and it does funny things to my head.
by don
on November 27th, 2008 at 8:46 am
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I understand, Don. Have you had a chance to find those cranberries?
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I worked picking cranberries in a bog. It was even worse if you were in a fog. Don sounds like he was ( is ) in a fog.
O
by Orroz
on November 27th, 2008 at 10:17 am
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Happy Thanksgiving, all!
At the risk of causing more trouble, I have to tell you that we’re having our tradition, once-a-year Bloody Mary. Zorro makes a fine Bloody Mary!
by Casey
on November 27th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
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Z.
I don’t like tomato juice so I leave it out. I think I’ll have one right now. Not bad. Maybe another one. Mmmmm. A Mary.
by don
on November 27th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
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Heeeeeey.
A bloody mary withouuuut tomato juuuuuice. Then its juuuust pepppered vodka!
Or is that Pepppppppper Marrrrtin?
Zz
by Zorro
on November 27th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
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Tell me, Z, and you would know this better than anyone. Have you ever seen Pepper peppered? I’d like to see that.
(Having another Mary as we speak. Who needs tomato juice? Uh?)
by don
on November 27th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
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Ahem…getting back to Judy’s question….
I’m grateful for my new contract. Now, can I be greedy and hope they go for my latest proposal, too?
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You all seem like great people. Keep up the great work and congradulations on the new contract.
by Kim
on December 5th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
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I visit your blog at least twice a week.
I find your entries refreshing.
You tend to write mostly about books, which is as it should be. I am so tired of writers blogs that post nothing but politics and complaints
I like Jeffrey’s posts the most.
Maybe it’s because I also work with middle school kids.
Don’t stay away too long.
by Annette
on December 8th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
