It's Murder in CT
Just back from Murder 203 - Connecticut's homegrown mystery festival. Held for the third year, it's a fun mix of writers and fans organized by the hard working staff of the Easton library. This year's guest honour was the delightful Carolyn Hart, ably interviewed by Leslie Meier. What a treat to hear the secrets behind this award-winning, cozy writer's success. Carolyn traveled all the way from Oklahoma to share her wit and wisdom with us. Others on hand included Rosemary Harris, Jane Haddam, Amy Patirica Meade, Meredith Cole, Stefanie Pintoff and Larry Beinhart. In all more than a dozen authors, many from the tri-State area, participated in sessions ranging from "Leading Ladies" to Mistakes I Wish I'd Never Made." The highlight of the weekend (at least for me) is always the cocktail party held Saturday evening at the lovely Easton Library. Mingling with authors and attendees over scrumptious hors d'oeuvres and a glass (or two) of wine...