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Trish Vanson's avatar

How great, the gifting that came to you and now you were able to pass on. Makes me wish I was a crime writer to be able to participate in something like this.

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Darrow Woods's avatar

If you are a reader of crime fiction, they are always looking for people to help on juries. I served on a 3 person jury. I was the only active crime writer. One woman is a non-fiction writer and teacher, the other is a lover of the genre.

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Trish Vanson's avatar

Nah, I don't even read it (except yours!). I'm too busy reading other things and making sure I have time to write. I suppose my comment was more a reflection of how appealing you made it seem!

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Darrow Woods's avatar

I'm honoured you read mine!

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Jennifer M. Maki's avatar

Fabulous - congratulations Darrow!

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Darrow Woods's avatar

Thanks! It was a great opportunity.

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Rebecca Larson's avatar

You’ve come a long way from that writers conference at Kenyon all those years ago. Congrats!

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Darrow Woods's avatar

Thanks Rebecca! That week at Kenyon was a wonderful treat, and a great inspiration.

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Maren C. Tirabassi's avatar

You are the very bet possible kind of juror any writing contest c ould ever have!

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Darrow Woods's avatar

Maren that's very kind. It really was a privilege to do it, even though I complained around the house about having so much to read, when I also wanted to be writing.

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Maren C. Tirabassi's avatar

Time is the greatest gift a writer has to give.

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Darrow Woods's avatar

I think of that when you take the time to send me encouraging words!

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