by Paula Matter
As an independent, free woman, I recently took the liberty of driving to Parsippany, NJ for the Deadly Ink conference.
What a wonderful little conference. And I say little with the utmost respect. Little as in intimate, cosy. Deadly Ink could easily become an annual event for me. I brought my husband's trusty digital camera and some of the photos actually were good enough to show you.
I knew very few people at this con. I knew of some, but hadn't met most. I made it a priority to introduce myself, and chat with a lot of other attendees. So, here's a shoutout (shout-out? shout out?) to Kate Lincoln, Robin Hathaway, Elena Santangelo, Sandy Cody, Kate Gallison, and Elizabeth Zelvin. I'd be remiss if I failed to mention Rosemary Harris, Jeff Cohen, and Ken Isaacson. And Jeff Markowitz. Oh, hell, just go see who all was there! http://www.deadlyink.com/authors.html
And a huge shoutout (whatever) and thanks to organizers Debby Buchanan and Christine Abbott.
Across the street from the con hotel
(aka playing with the camera)
Debby Buchanan, Christine Abbott, Amanda
Hardworking organizers
Ken Isaacson, Cheryl Solimini, Jeff Cohen
Elena Santangelo, Robin Hathaway -- Winner of the
David G. Sasher, Sr. Award for Best Mystery Novel
One-half of the Bennetts, wonderful booksellers.
(See, Betty? I promised I wouldn't post your photo!)
Five Star author Jeff Markowitz
Renee Gardner had Cheryl, Steven Rigolosi
Renee Gardner had Cheryl, Steven Rigolosi
and both Jeffs laughing.
There was a lot of laughter. A lot of fun, learning, and good times. Deadly Ink was truly an outstanding conference.
