tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post4233743025844370723..comments2024-03-25T09:18:22.829-05:00Comments on Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers: BOOK CLUB FRIDAY--GUEST AUTHOR DONNELL ANN BELLANASTASIA POLLACKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03160162455676799133noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-17174674074602484692014-03-02T08:38:19.309-06:002014-03-02T08:38:19.309-06:00Diane D., I'm sure Lois will stick me in some ...Diane D., I'm sure Lois will stick me in some untenable situation in which I barely get out with my life and limbs intact. She's notorious for doing that to me.<br /><br />Diane K., waving back! Miss you guys, too. Blame it on RWA rules. :-(ANASTASIA POLLACKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03160162455676799133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-39181144268342656542014-03-01T17:13:58.473-06:002014-03-01T17:13:58.473-06:00Love the comparison between construction projects ...Love the comparison between construction projects and writing a story! So true! Can't wait to read this story, Donnell!Lana Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07713767217491873759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-20429186181640259272014-02-28T21:18:32.300-06:002014-02-28T21:18:32.300-06:00Hi, Diane, thanks for dropping by. If my DH and I...Hi, Diane, thanks for dropping by. If my DH and I were handy in the least I'd be right there with you. Not gonna happen. Yes, we do miss Lois on KOD. She's around, don't worry! <br /><br />Lois, thanks for having me!<br /><br />Donnell Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-66536679646360968272014-02-28T18:13:32.026-06:002014-02-28T18:13:32.026-06:00Forgot to say hi to Anastasia Pollack! Miss you la...Forgot to say hi to Anastasia Pollack! Miss you lady!<br />DianeDiane Kratzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07530526492083838512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-70336470622054168612014-02-28T18:11:30.259-06:002014-02-28T18:11:30.259-06:00I think everyone needs a muse! I've been remod...I think everyone needs a muse! I've been remodeling our home for 17 years. Too cheap to hire someone, but after seeing yours-WOW!<br /><br />I think I'll be saving up for the next remodeling job! Love the excerpt from your book. It sounds Amazing! <br /><br />Good luck!Diane Kratzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07530526492083838512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-16494547315676960742014-02-28T15:10:47.945-06:002014-02-28T15:10:47.945-06:00Great hook, Donnell. Can't wait to read it.Great hook, Donnell. Can't wait to read it. E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-43308996339247161202014-02-28T14:30:47.878-06:002014-02-28T14:30:47.878-06:00Merit, thank you! Are you sure you want OSHA inter...Merit, thank you! Are you sure you want OSHA intervention--they're worse than a critique group. If you get a chance to read Betrayed, I hope you enjoy! Thanks for stopping by!Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-9158201010378159282014-02-28T14:29:33.599-06:002014-02-28T14:29:33.599-06:00Jodi, yes, I selfishly coveted the muse for writer...Jodi, yes, I selfishly coveted the muse for writers alone. We should share, don't you think. Thank you for the lovely compliments about my books!<br /><br /><br />Christine, I was shocked too. But it makes sense, doesn't it. An architect listens to a client and then designs the product of their dreams, right? I love my kitchen. After so many years, in my old one, I can't quite believe it's real or that it's mine!<br /><br /><br />Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-74305266207521766032014-02-28T11:39:32.463-06:002014-02-28T11:39:32.463-06:00Donnell, I am in the midst of both a major home re...Donnell, I am in the midst of both a major home renovation and book two in my Jack Fariel series. Both could use some OSHA intervention :) After seeing how well both of your projects turned out it gives me hope! Betrayed sounds great and it's on my reading list once I come up for air.Merit Clarknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-14811588124024000242014-02-28T10:49:14.970-06:002014-02-28T10:49:14.970-06:00Terrific post, Donnell! I'd never thought abou...Terrific post, Donnell! I'd never thought about people in all professions having a muse, but it's true, we all have our inspirations and things we excel at--and ways of looking at the world differently. I envy you your new kitchen! Deadly Recall was a great story and I look forward to reading Betrayed. Christine Finlaysonhttp://www.christinefinlayson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-33574538713273536432014-02-28T10:44:46.222-06:002014-02-28T10:44:46.222-06:00Great point about different creative types having ...Great point about different creative types having a muse. Never crossed my mind. Hope you are enjoying the lovely new kitchen. Always LOVE your books.Jodi Andersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-74655189894489453182014-02-28T10:22:38.494-06:002014-02-28T10:22:38.494-06:00Thanks, Vickie! It's exactly like that. Than...Thanks, Vickie! It's exactly like that. Thank goodness for contractors' muses! Good luck on your deal of the Day and Amazon Kindle for Carly's Rule. I already bought my copy!Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-835773136949651552014-02-28T10:07:57.672-06:002014-02-28T10:07:57.672-06:00Donnell,
I love what someone said about comparing...Donnell,<br /><br />I love what someone said about comparing constructing a house and a story. There are so many stages to seeing the finished product that the comparison fits. Thanks for sharing. Loved the blog today.Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11667992156718333478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-58459971164686622802014-02-28T10:06:12.890-06:002014-02-28T10:06:12.890-06:00Ha, Dianne Drake, you use it as a plot after calli...Ha, Dianne Drake, you use it as a plot after calling the police of course and finding out it was the original owner who built the house, and one of the reasons she stopped by so often and said the house was perfect, no need to remodel, was that she'd buried a body in the basement.... Then after thwarting her dastardly plans you write the book and drink margaritas upon publication :) Great to see you!Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-74464880394102212392014-02-28T09:54:18.293-06:002014-02-28T09:54:18.293-06:00After having just ventured into my first mystery f...After having just ventured into my first mystery for Entangled Books, I have to say I admire what you do to craft such good suspense thrillers. It's not easy. Now about remodeling (which I hate!!) What happens when they knock down a wall and you find dead body there? Do you: A) Have a margarita or two before you decide what to do? B) Move out of the house immediately and leave your husband a forwarding address? C)Use it as a plot? <br />Good luck on your next project. Can't wait to read it. Can't wait to see what Anastasia is up to, as well -DDDianne Drakehttp://www.dianne-drake.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-88924293332912925682014-02-28T08:48:26.721-06:002014-02-28T08:48:26.721-06:00Thank you, Cathy Shouse! Guess everyone has to lo...Thank you, Cathy Shouse! Guess everyone has to look for his/her niche, right? Thanks for stopping by.Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-48610926072717503582014-02-28T08:36:33.455-06:002014-02-28T08:36:33.455-06:00Donnell, your talents as a storyteller trump any n...Donnell, your talents as a storyteller trump any need for you to redeem yourself as crafty! Your latest sounds like another page-turner. Congrats!Cathy Shousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02825259524689437031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-73133269687301800822014-02-28T08:31:02.207-06:002014-02-28T08:31:02.207-06:00Good morning, Jerrie, yes, being the recipient of ...Good morning, Jerrie, yes, being the recipient of a remodel is a lot like a pregnancy and going through labor. It's a pain the whole time, but you love the end result! Thanks for stopping by!Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-1797632712085932792014-02-28T08:24:42.536-06:002014-02-28T08:24:42.536-06:00Love your books! And can't wait for the next o...Love your books! And can't wait for the next one.<br /><br />And I'm glad you posted the before and after pictures! My carpets are being ripped out and after the new hardwood flooring is installed, the kitchen is next! I take heart seeing how beautiful yours looks now!<br />Jerrie Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519787147751916641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-2553263293819340732014-02-28T08:16:25.800-06:002014-02-28T08:16:25.800-06:00I know, it's all about writers, isn't it, ...I know, it's all about writers, isn't it, Annette. But they do. Everyone has a muse. Incredible, right? :) Thanks for stopping by. Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-68521688947895723502014-02-28T08:08:32.811-06:002014-02-28T08:08:32.811-06:00Wow, Donnell. Having SEEN the "after" an...Wow, Donnell. Having SEEN the "after" and only having heard about the "before" these photos are amazing. <br /><br />I've always compared constructing a story to constructing a house. Never thought about others having a muse though. Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755947919433555176noreply@blogger.com