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by Kris Neri, with the Femmes Fatales Readers often ask, “Where do you get your ideas?” The question is actually meant to be flattering. They mean the plotting of a writer’s novel is so unexpected and clever, they wonder how... Continue reading

Posted Mar 13, 2020 at My Weblog

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The pressure some people feel can get pretty silly, Mark.

Commented Feb 15, 2020 on Be your own Valentine at My Weblog

Be your own Valentine

by Kris Neri, with the Femmes Fatales Since it's Valentine’s Day, I’d like to ask what it means to you? For some who are happily committed, it’s the most romantic day of the year. Yet cynics often regard it as... Continue reading

Posted Feb 14, 2020 at My Weblog

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What a lovely tribute, Catroina. She must be smiling from somewhere.

Commented Jan 16, 2020 on MC Beaton - a personal tribute at My Weblog

A Hopscotch Life of Crime

by Kris Neri, with the Femmes Fatales In my November blog, Giving Thanks, I wrote that I would talk more about how crime enters my general fiction novel, Hopscotch Life (coming in March 2020). To refresh your memory, here’s a... Continue reading

Posted Jan 10, 2020 at My Weblog

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Happy, merry

by Kris Neri, with the Femmes Fatales December is such a special month. It’s when we come together with loved ones and reconnect with our warmest, special traditions. For those on a spiritual path, we find peace and hope through... Continue reading

Posted Dec 13, 2019 at My Weblog

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Thanks, Pat. I had great fun writing Plum.

Commented Nov 10, 2019 on Giving thanks at My Weblog

Oh, Deb, I'm so glad you're doing better! What great news. I hope you'll be at full strength soon. Big hugs for you.

Commented Nov 8, 2019 on Giving thanks at My Weblog

Giving thanks

by Kris Neri, with the Femmes Fatales In this month of gratitude and giving thanks, I have so much to be thankful for: a roof over my head, enough (too much!) food in my belly, reasonably good health, friends near... Continue reading

Posted Nov 8, 2019 at My Weblog

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Walking in the rain in Juarez

by Kris Neri, with the Femmes Fatales Bob Dylan’s "Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues" speaks of walking in the rain in Juarez. At Easter time. I’ve done that. Well, not totally. I didn’t quite hit the trifecta; my jaunt didn’t... Continue reading

Posted Oct 4, 2019 at My Weblog

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I also haven't read Y yet, and probably won't for a while. I'm of two-minds. While I wish Sue could have completed Z and had a "What's next?" time in her life, I suppose I like thinking that Kinsey doesn't have an ending, that we can imagine her living her life and having further adventures, even if we don't know about them.

Commented Oct 3, 2019 on On endings at My Weblog

Susan, what a really tragic story. That poor woman. The memory her daughter has to live with is also sad.

Commented Sep 15, 2019 on Why do we still have spam? at My Weblog

Mark, what a nuisance! Why should you have to sort through that every day?

Commented Sep 15, 2019 on Why do we still have spam? at My Weblog

Why do we still have spam?

by Kris Neri, with the Femmes Fatales Why do we still have spam? I understand why we did when the Internet was new. When we naively thought anything print had to be true. When grammatically and English-challenged grifters first grasped... Continue reading

Posted Sep 13, 2019 at My Weblog

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In the SW we suffer from monsoon rainstorms in July and August, and higher humidity than we're used to. The fall here is sunny and dry and cooler than the worst of summer. Perfect weather. It's my favorite season.

Commented Sep 9, 2019 on Summer is too short (and trying to get excited about Fall) at My Weblog

Welcome to the Femmes, Liz. The anthology sounds great.

Commented Sep 6, 2019 on Why Only Women Authors in A Me Too Short Stories Anthology? at My Weblog

Why Only Women Authors in A Me Too Short Stories Anthology?

Today, the Femmes are happy to welcome Elizabeth Zelvin as a guest blogger. Take it away, Liz... When I decided to compile an anthology of short stories on the theme, "Me Too—crimes against women, tales of retribution and healing," I... Continue reading

Posted Sep 6, 2019 at My Weblog

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Welcome to the Femmes, Liz. My dogs teach me so much every day. Thanks for putting those lessons together so well for us.

Commented Aug 18, 2019 on Lessons From My Dog - by Liz Milliron at My Weblog

Thanks, I needed a laugh today. He died penniless? Of course, he wasn't going to make a living with that poetry. So glad you rose so far above that earliest influence. Love that your mom kept it.

Commented Aug 13, 2019 on No rhythm runs through it - by Catriona at My Weblog

Mark, that's more my speed, too. If I spent $85 on a T-shirt, I'd expect it to last for life, and that would sure require some washings.

Commented Aug 2, 2019 on The latest in disposable items at My Weblog

Deb, sadly, I'm not shocked about the refrigerator life expectancy quoted to you. How is it possible that something so expensive isn't built to last. I wish I could feel satisfied with one cup of coffee a day. But good for you for giving yourself the coffee you want now that you're retired!

Commented Aug 2, 2019 on The latest in disposable items at My Weblog

Susan, I'm glad to know that someone loves coffee even more than I do! How lucky you are to have someone who can fix things for you! I wish either of us could.

Commented Aug 2, 2019 on The latest in disposable items at My Weblog

The latest in disposable items

by Kris Neri, with the Femmes Fatals Joe and I are among the small part of the population who don’t make our coffee with a Keurig or similar device, judging by how much of the grocery store aisles have been... Continue reading

Posted Aug 2, 2019 at My Weblog

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Thanks, Barbara. That's an important addition!

Commented Jul 6, 2019 on Becoming a real New Mexican at My Weblog

Funny, Deb. Only not really funny when you realize that whoever sent out that message should have known!

Commented Jul 6, 2019 on Becoming a real New Mexican at My Weblog