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Do Your Write When You Are Away from Home?

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This is where I was this weekend, hobnobbing with the Cental Coast Sisters in Crime bunch! When you are off on a trip for whatever reason do you do any writing? I know some busy authors who when they are even at a big mystery convention, will make their scheduled appearances but disappear into their room for hours to work on their latest book. I don't do that at a convention or conference that I've spent my money to attend. While I'm there, I'm going to go to the panels and presentations that most interest me, hang out in the lobby or wherever people are congregating and visit. I love seeing old friends and making new ones. A writer's life isn't filled with many exciting events--at least mine isn't--and I'm going to make the most of the opportunity to mingle with people who love to read and/or write. However when I'm on a trip where we are driving somewhere, I often brainstorm with my husband about things that are going to happen in my bo...