tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post3531744061117040983..comments2023-11-02T09:46:04.540-04:00Comments on Two Crazy Ladies Love Romance: Virtual Tour w/Giveaway: Ice on the Bay by Dale E. LehmanAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08419974651657524698noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-55902421050237823162018-03-03T12:51:06.027-05:002018-03-03T12:51:06.027-05:00For the most part, not too much. The Howard County...For the most part, not too much. The Howard County Mysteries are the first series I've written. In most other cases, my characters have hung around for only one short story or one novel. That said, I'm enjoying the opportunity to get to know my detectives and their families and friends better through developing this series.Dale E. Lehmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395090155719917581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-15139141613513756172018-03-02T23:46:49.881-05:002018-03-02T23:46:49.881-05:00After taking the time to bring a character to life...After taking the time to bring a character to life, how hard is it for you to say good-bye and put them away.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05345738542282270685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-13547522460855087282018-03-02T21:39:33.966-05:002018-03-02T21:39:33.966-05:00The "Ice on the Bay" tour has about come...The "Ice on the Bay" tour has about come to an end. Best of luck to everyone on the raffle. Please visit me at my website, and if you can pick up a copy of "Ice on the Bay." (Links are above.) Thank you all for following along! Dale E. Lehmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395090155719917581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-66508156901668689142018-03-02T21:39:03.023-05:002018-03-02T21:39:03.023-05:00It probably wouldn't surprised you to hear it ...It probably wouldn't surprised you to hear it would be Ray Bradbury. I've seen videos of a couple of his talks, and he seems to have been a very friendly, enthusiastic, and encouraging fellow. Dale E. Lehmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395090155719917581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-63917627548612736812018-03-02T15:38:48.550-05:002018-03-02T15:38:48.550-05:00Last day! Thank you so much. Wishing you much suc...Last day! Thank you so much. Wishing you much success and luck with your future writing career.CindyWindy2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/11502883527148602899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-58679932937973333142018-03-01T16:09:53.971-05:002018-03-01T16:09:53.971-05:00If you could meet any author past or present who w...If you could meet any author past or present who would it be and why?CindyWindy2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/11502883527148602899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-80651237987783531782018-02-28T16:29:15.043-05:002018-02-28T16:29:15.043-05:00The boring answer is: I sit down at a computer and...The boring answer is: I sit down at a computer and I write. ;-)<br /><br />A lot of my writing has been done on my lunch hour at work (or otherwise snuck in during "dead" moments when nothing else was going on). I don't generally listen to music while writing, and when I do it's only to drown out more distracting noise, and then it has to be instrumental music. I can't writeDale E. Lehmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395090155719917581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-24809974328899370122018-02-28T15:38:20.586-05:002018-02-28T15:38:20.586-05:00What's your writing routine/process like?What's your writing routine/process like?CindyWindy2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/11502883527148602899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-84832035155922025892018-02-27T16:34:33.333-05:002018-02-27T16:34:33.333-05:00Ray Bradbury, who I consider to be the greatest 20...Ray Bradbury, who I consider to be the greatest 20th century American author. In the mystery genre, Martha Grimes, and Donald Westlake are at the top of my list.Dale E. Lehmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395090155719917581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-67703004725839623242018-02-27T16:08:05.138-05:002018-02-27T16:08:05.138-05:00Who are some of your favorite authors?Who are some of your favorite authors?CindyWindy2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/11502883527148602899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-17087236652974401432018-02-26T16:33:50.490-05:002018-02-26T16:33:50.490-05:00I think my favorites are from an as-yet unfinished...I think my favorites are from an as-yet unfinished novel called "Weasel Words," a crime/humor novel about a pair of thieves named Bernard and Melody, who are hired to steal, of all things, a sterling silver statuette of a pine marten, which is a European species of weasel. Bernard is very smart and dashing to boot, but is constantly tripped up by bad luck and Melody's antics. She&#Dale E. Lehmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395090155719917581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-34825681783667235772018-02-26T14:24:11.948-05:002018-02-26T14:24:11.948-05:00From all your works, is there a favorite character...From all your works, is there a favorite character you have created?CindyWindy2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/11502883527148602899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-7347157707601530832018-02-24T18:30:30.462-05:002018-02-24T18:30:30.462-05:00I don't have a number planned. I figure I'...I don't have a number planned. I figure I'll just write them until I get tired of them or run out of workable ideas.Dale E. Lehmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395090155719917581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-6651238163684310712018-02-23T15:24:02.423-05:002018-02-23T15:24:02.423-05:00How many are you planning in the Howard County Mys...How many are you planning in the Howard County Mystery series?CindyWindy2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/11502883527148602899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-78042354575158361532018-02-22T12:05:08.310-05:002018-02-22T12:05:08.310-05:00I cheated. ;-) Kathleen and I run a small publishi...I cheated. ;-) Kathleen and I run a small publishing company, One Voice Press, and its fiction imprint Serpent Cliff. So all I had to do was convince the editor, Kathleen, that my work was publishable and fit our program. Not that that was entirely easy. She wields a mean editorial pen! <br /><br />It also took rather longer to get "Ice on the Bay" ready for publication than the Dale E. Lehmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395090155719917581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-92023767363821203992018-02-21T15:52:21.263-05:002018-02-21T15:52:21.263-05:00How long did you have to shop your work around bef...How long did you have to shop your work around before you were published?CindyWindy2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/11502883527148602899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-53427441369799257812018-02-21T12:44:45.946-05:002018-02-21T12:44:45.946-05:00Yeah, Dumas can have his blunt moments, although h...Yeah, Dumas can have his blunt moments, although he doesn't often let it out. He hides his turbulent past pretty well from most everyone but himself.Dale E. Lehmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395090155719917581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-40543084052642684772018-02-21T07:35:24.875-05:002018-02-21T07:35:24.875-05:00Love how you refer to a cigarette as a cancer stic...Love how you refer to a cigarette as a cancer stick which is true.kim hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12951846304316134717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-52301162517622521322018-02-20T21:58:03.833-05:002018-02-20T21:58:03.833-05:00Thank you once again for having me today. I enjoye...Thank you once again for having me today. I enjoyed meeting everyone here. I'll check in from time to time to answer any additional questions you might have. Dale E. Lehmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395090155719917581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-87350513909781652192018-02-20T21:57:08.170-05:002018-02-20T21:57:08.170-05:00Thank you. I hope you'll read "Ice on the...Thank you. I hope you'll read "Ice on the Bay," and if you do I really hope you enjoy it!Dale E. Lehmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395090155719917581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-27684619506306950512018-02-20T21:56:03.161-05:002018-02-20T21:56:03.161-05:00I seem to have replied to you in a new comment ins...I seem to have replied to you in a new comment instead of in a reply comment. It's been one of those days. :-P Dale E. Lehmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395090155719917581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-13818855303492330482018-02-20T18:34:17.070-05:002018-02-20T18:34:17.070-05:00I have several works in progress. I've started...I have several works in progress. I've started on Howard County Mystery #4 (no title as yet), in which Rick Peller starts off by nearly drowning in a flash flood. I have completed a science fiction/humor novel about a space-faring operatic company trying to make it on the fringes of the solar system and running afoul of everything from corporate intrigue to bloodthirsty mercenaries. That'Dale E. Lehmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395090155719917581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-14135444438155174272018-02-20T16:44:52.978-05:002018-02-20T16:44:52.978-05:00I was wondering what the author is working on next...I was wondering what the author is working on next?CindyWindy2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/11502883527148602899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-27623899045797680012018-02-20T11:49:53.544-05:002018-02-20T11:49:53.544-05:00Thank you! I hope you enjoy the whole story as muc...Thank you! I hope you enjoy the whole story as much as the teasers.Dale E. Lehmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395090155719917581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22170762566377984.post-44432871873777408592018-02-20T07:48:44.503-05:002018-02-20T07:48:44.503-05:00I enjoyed getting to know your book; congrats on t...I enjoyed getting to know your book; congrats on the tour and I hope it is a fun one for you :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115730343687745202noreply@blogger.com