Jeez, what the hell did I miss?
227 2018-01-05 15:08:03
Re: The Telltale Tattoo (11 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
I grew up in Vermont, where cold weather like this was par for the course and I accepted it, even went skiing in it. Of course, I was much younger then!
228 2018-01-04 22:15:16
Re: The Telltale Tattoo (11 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
I'm trying to think of another story, but the cold weather has frozen my brain.
229 2018-01-04 18:54:01
Re: The Telltale Tattoo (11 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Randy and Mark - You're getting mentions in the Acknowledgments. Thanks for your support!
230 2018-01-02 19:10:10
Topic: The Telltale Tattoo (11 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
My latest novel has just completed the editing process and has been sent to the proofreader. I'll be keeping it up on site until the publication date, which likely will be a couple of months yet at least, so there's still time to finish it!
I'll be mentioning all those TNBW members who stuck with it all the way through in the Acknowledgments page. I'll need the names you want me to use. And thanks to all who took the time to weigh in on at least one chapter. The help I get from our community here is why I've been a member since 2008. Wow, nine years. Where does the time go?
231 2017-12-31 22:29:01
Re: New since yesterday! (10 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Thanks for the introduction. It would help if you supplied some biographical info on your page so we could get to know you better.
232 2017-12-30 22:54:42
Re: Ottawa, Canada is colder than Mars! (6 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Well, Mars is a bit hyperbolic, but sure as shootin', baby, it's cold outside!
233 2017-12-30 02:47:57
Re: Readers' poll (32 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Thanks for that team spirit, Norm!
234 2017-12-29 01:50:41
Re: Readers' poll (32 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
I don't have a book published in 2017, Janet, so I entered under Authors. I'm voting for your Other book.
235 2017-12-28 19:00:37
Re: Readers' poll (32 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
And don't forget B Douglas Slack in the Romance category for You Only Love Twice.
236 2017-12-28 18:57:04
Re: Readers' poll (32 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
The Kurdish Connection, by our Randall Krzak, has moved up to #4 in the poll. He needs your votes!
237 2017-12-27 19:42:38
Re: Readers' poll (32 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Randy - I noticed The Kurdish Connection is not listed. You should enter it under Thriller novels and spread the word!
238 2017-12-27 17:59:59
Re: Readers' poll (32 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
So far, there are only two entrants in the Writers Workshop category, but thanks to the votes from this site, it's now at #1! And I'm now sitting at tied for #4 for Authors. Thanks, peeps!
239 2017-12-27 17:51:03
Re: Readers' poll (32 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Thanks, Bill! Unfortunately, I can't return the favor, because you can only vote once in each category, and I already voted for myself!
That means you can't now vote for yourself!
Tell you what, though, enter your book in the Romance category. I can't vote for you there, either, because I already voted there, too, but other TNBW folks can.
240 2017-12-27 16:48:19
Re: Readers' poll (32 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Oops, I forgot. I'm listed under my real name, John L. DeBoer, not Jack the Knife!
241 2017-12-27 16:46:31
Re: Readers' poll (32 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Thanks, Randy. Voters, make sure you complete the anti-robot thing before submitting the vote. And the vote won't be tallied until you click on the link that will be sent to your email. Check to make sure that email wasn't sent to your spam/junk folder (mine was). And, BTW, since I didn't have a new book to enter this year, I entered my name in the Authors Page category. A vote for me as long as you're there to vote for TNBW will be appreciated! ![]()
242 2017-12-27 16:20:25
Topic: Readers' poll (32 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
The annual P&E Readers' Poll has begun! I just added TNBW to the category of Writers Workshop. Please go and vote! Here's the link: http://critters.org/predpoll/
243 2017-12-15 00:31:36
Re: The "was" wars and "was" addiction (30 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
jack the knife wrote:Memphis Trace wrote:There was no better place than Alabama https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions … amp;wpmm=1
An excerpt:
First, let us pay tribute to the new Alabama busy being born. There were many reasons Democrat Doug Jones defeated Republican Roy Moore, but younger voters who insisted that the old ways are not their ways were decisive.Jones overwhelmed Moore among Alabamians younger than 45, taking more than 60 percent of their ballots, according to the exit polls. Moore took about three-fifths of those 65 and older. This augurs poorly for Republicans, and President Trump is deepening this generation gap. The GOP is throwing away its future.
Yes, Vern, I
Memphis TraceI'm afraid it's much too early to consider Alabama being "reborn." Moore was a terrible candidate, not only for his outlandish views, but for his contempt for the law and his likely criminal behavior. Yet he got a huge support from white men and a large majority from white women. In the next election, Jones will probably lose to a more "normal" opponent. So, though I'm gratified that enough white support could align with African Americans to give Moore the win in this reddest of red states (while many Alabama Republicans stayed home in disgust of their candidate), this will most probably be a short-lived victory.
Most likely, you are probably most likely correct, Jack, but the Alabama vote shows that after going all-in for Moore, Trump was dealt a self-inflicted blow which just might wake up a few more Republican congress-people to the fact Trump is not nearly as omnipotent as they are conned into believing from his mouth. Take care. Vern
Yes, Vern, the fear of Trump is waning among congressional Republicans - just a wee bit. Two of the judges he submitted for confirmation - both judged "unqualified" by the bar association - have had their candidacies squelched by Sen Grassley. And Rubio is making noises about not voting for the tax bill. Maybe Flake should reconsider his retirement.
244 2017-12-14 20:03:00
Re: The "was" wars and "was" addiction (30 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Memphis Trace wrote:j p lundstrom wrote:I never noticed Alabama was missing. JP
Thank goodness Alabama noticed it was missing... before they struck out. They hit a home run Tuesday.
Memphis TraceThere was no better place than Alabama https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions … amp;wpmm=1
An excerpt:
First, let us pay tribute to the new Alabama busy being born. There were many reasons Democrat Doug Jones defeated Republican Roy Moore, but younger voters who insisted that the old ways are not their ways were decisive.Jones overwhelmed Moore among Alabamians younger than 45, taking more than 60 percent of their ballots, according to the exit polls. Moore took about three-fifths of those 65 and older. This augurs poorly for Republicans, and President Trump is deepening this generation gap. The GOP is throwing away its future.
Memphis Trace
I'm afraid it's much too early to consider Alabama being "reborn." Moore was a terrible candidate, not only for his outlandish views, but for his contempt for the law and his likely criminal behavior. Yet he got a huge support from white men and a large majority from white women. In the next election, Jones will probably lose to a more "normal" opponent. So, though I'm gratified that enough white support could align with African Americans to give Moore the win in this reddest of red states (while many Alabama Republicans stayed home in disgust of their candidate), this will most probably be a short-lived victory.
245 2017-12-06 13:32:25
Re: POP COP QUIZ #36 Twelve Days of Christmas Crime Movies (9 replies, posted in Cop Shop)
#2 - Betrayal of the Dove Helen Slater
246 2017-12-06 13:26:48
Re: POP COP QUIZ #36 Twelve Days of Christmas Crime Movies (9 replies, posted in Cop Shop)
#5 - The Lavender Hill Mob Alec Guinness
247 2017-12-06 13:22:34
Re: POP COP QUIZ #36 Twelve Days of Christmas Crime Movies (9 replies, posted in Cop Shop)
My #4 can't be right, either, because he wasn't let out of prison.
248 2017-12-05 19:52:28
Re: POP COP QUIZ #36 Twelve Days of Christmas Crime Movies (9 replies, posted in Cop Shop)
1. Alan Partridge: Alpha-Papa Stephen Coogan
2.
3. U.S. Marshals Tommy Lee Jones,
4. Bird Man of Alcatraz Burt Lancaster
5. The Heist Gene Hackman
6.
7. The Black Swan Natalie Portman
8 .Suspicion Cary Grant, Joan Fontaine
9.
10. Gosford Park Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon
11. Breaker Morant Edward Woodward, Barry Brown
12. The Drummer? Jaycee Chan
249 2017-11-29 23:55:55
Re: POP COP QUIZ #35 Missions Not Possible (13 replies, posted in Cop Shop)
But it can't be extra credit, if I didn't get the rest! ![]()
250 2017-11-29 02:30:59
Re: POP COP QUIZ #35 Missions Not Possible (13 replies, posted in Cop Shop)
Extra credit: Treasure of the Sierra Madre Humphrey Bogart