Keeping busy, for sure, though. Considering going to ICFA (International Conference on the Fantastic In The Arts) in March, as I was invited (meaning, I don’t have to pay the conference fee). I went once before and really enjoyed it, but I’m not sure I want to go to Florida. Maybe after the fallout from the US election in 2 days, I’ll know whether I really want to cross the border or not.
Book Review: The Maltese Falcon, by Dashiell Hammett
Mystery 4+/5
Sam Spade becomes embroiled in locating a falcon statue of great value hunted by multiple warring and double-crossing individuals. This classic is a great read—although parts felt a little dated to me, it came through in the end.
One thing over, the next thing starts
Just finished my Guest of Honour duties at Bouchercon. A new editing contract is starting tomorrow, and I have to finish edits on the mountain guide biography, so the novel is on hold for a bit. It happens.
Book Review: Goldfinger, by Ian Fleming
Thriller, 3/5
Bond is charged with finding out who is smuggling gold out of England. I like to read books that were influential and wanted to read a Bond book. I was really surprised.
Bouchercon Ramping Up
TONS of work on Bouchercon this week, but I am super super close to finishing up the final details. Everything is coming together beautifully! So far…