tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post3563929879473784902..comments2024-03-25T09:18:22.829-05:00Comments on Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers: BOOK CLUB FRIDAY - GUEST AUTHOR RADINE TREES NEHRINGANASTASIA POLLACKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03160162455676799133noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-15668637266205454782012-07-02T01:13:11.225-05:002012-07-02T01:13:11.225-05:00Sounds like you've had a full and fulfilling l...Sounds like you've had a full and fulfilling life. It's always interesting reading about authors not only for the stories they write, but the stories they tell.Stephen L. Braytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14575880529198211433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-32542702965646914232012-06-30T17:27:43.517-05:002012-06-30T17:27:43.517-05:00The mill itself has wonderful things to buy. It i...The mill itself has wonderful things to buy. It is a working mill and they sell many flours, grains, and mixes. I use their biscuit mix, cornbread mix, and pancake flour, plus a few other things.Radinehttp://www.radinesbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-85823212572280731462012-06-30T10:42:08.832-05:002012-06-30T10:42:08.832-05:00Wow...I can't imagine that many people attendi...Wow...I can't imagine that many people attending a craft fair, although our local one--especially gearing up for Christmas--is well attended. But what a wonderful opportunity for crafters as well as for mystery writers. Ideas for all things must abound!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-22029504972554852542012-06-30T08:46:14.578-05:002012-06-30T08:46:14.578-05:00Went once but not during the big event, just wante...Went once but not during the big event, just wanted to see the beautiful mill. How grand that they are selling your book then!!Bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12489240376198748579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-41029802803479160652012-06-29T12:41:50.295-05:002012-06-29T12:41:50.295-05:00Actually, the number of attendants isn't that ...Actually, the number of attendants isn't that noticeable, especially if you attend on a Thursday or Sunday. We went Thursday when I was beginning the novel, and had no trouble at all. Over the years they have learned to manage the crowds beautifully. The county sheriff's dept. handles traffic, there are huge parking lots all around, the fair grounds are large and well organized. And, you're right, fall color is usually at peak. (Believe me, John Nehring and I are no fonder of huge crowds than anyone else here!) The crafts are wonderful, all those accepted are judged--no imported schlock--and everyone is so HAPPY. Some groups coming together even dress alike. I've seen huge over-decorated straw hats, matching t-shirts, and so on.<br /><br />I don't know about accommodations since I live in the N. W. Arkansas area. If you want to visit, maybe you could reserve a room fairly soon? I'll be there much of the time, by the way, signing copies of A FAIR TO DIE FOR, which the fair is selling.Radinehttp://www.radinesbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-56391735684508369332012-06-29T12:15:15.732-05:002012-06-29T12:15:15.732-05:00200,000 people is like 199,998 too many for me and...200,000 people is like 199,998 too many for me and my husband, we'd both rather stay home and read! I do crochet, knit and tat and enjoy that as a diversion to my reading!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-57587413597037680312012-06-29T10:32:23.312-05:002012-06-29T10:32:23.312-05:00200,000 is a lot of people, I can just barely get ...200,000 is a lot of people, I can just barely get hubby to go to a movie because of the crowds. It sounds awesome. Looking forward to reading you story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-78842670550731961252012-06-29T09:23:20.729-05:002012-06-29T09:23:20.729-05:00I've got two left hands when it comes to doing...I've got two left hands when it comes to doing anything crafty. I did learn to sew well enough to fix a button and hem a skirt or pair of pants. What I did love to do was sketch and paint. When I was 15 I actually got to attend a summer arts class at Brooklyn College. I took charcoal one half of the summer and oil painting the second half. <br /><br />I even had a Jon Neghi (spelling) learn to draw set and still have the book and some soft charcoals in my desk. <br />I enjoy visiting craft fairs and enjoy seeing the works of truly gifted individuals.NoraAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14820850644240626655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-71810136074643354882012-06-29T09:18:42.571-05:002012-06-29T09:18:42.571-05:00What a lovely and interesting post. Your novel sou...What a lovely and interesting post. Your novel sounds captivating and being creative is a bonus. Best wishes.travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06191803578622949052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-24278681194502663982012-06-29T08:47:06.352-05:002012-06-29T08:47:06.352-05:00I'm with you, Radine. Have such admiration for...I'm with you, Radine. Have such admiration for all of that. However, the things you do are pretty admirable, too :) So nice to see you on Lois' site!jenny milchmanhttp://suspenseyourdisbelief.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-68193308027984142262012-06-29T07:36:39.731-05:002012-06-29T07:36:39.731-05:00Fascinating! I want to go to the NW Arkansas craf...Fascinating! I want to go to the NW Arkansas crafters fair now, but 200,000 people in three days! OMG, the competition for parking, sleeping, eating, and walking space (as well as shade perhaps) must be at a premium. Though I am sure that Oct 18-21 is a beautiful time of year, so maybe it's the best time to go. I love quilting, but like you, Radine, I won't be selling my things anytime soon. I will say I think that some of them are better than my piano playing, tho.Di Eats the Elephanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12067737807348338927noreply@blogger.com