Deborah J Ledford

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Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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Profile updated: Apr 11, 2008
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Member since: Dec 29, 2005

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Deborah J commented on the article Writing with the Five Senses - Writing Discussion 15 by Kenna C. May 08, 2008 9:37PM EDT
"I'm with you, Pat. No brand names for me either. If the location's a convenience store I call it that, not Circle K. Not even Kleenex, I use tissue for that. However, if a product is integral to . . ." more

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"Hey Vana! Oh yeah, a killer who often smells of Pine Sol--this could be what tips off the detective investigating the crimes." more

Deborah J commented on the article Writing with the Five Senses - Writing Discussion 15 by Kenna C. May 08, 2008 9:18PM EDT
"I don't actually love dust in my teeth, but I have implemented this in a story before--along with the wind." more

Deborah J commented on the article Writing with the Five Senses - Writing Discussion 15 by Kenna C. May 08, 2008 9:17PM EDT
"Titles are not copyrighted. Songs ARE copyrighted and protected through the same
protection as any printed works. ASCAP and BMI records all royalties for music. Anything over 7 words in succesion is . . ." more

Deborah J commented on the article Writing with the Five Senses - Writing Discussion 15 by Kenna C. May 08, 2008 9:14PM EDT
"Right, don't be obvious. If there's traffic, key into one particular automobile--the rumble of a low-rider, music heavy with assaulting bass announcing the arrival of gang members, muzzles of their . . ." more

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About Me

Describe Yourself:

Twice nominated for the Pushcart Prize in the short fiction category, Deborah is currently writing her 4th suspense thriller novel. Visit her website at: www.deborahjledford.com
On Gather, I'm Looking For ...:

Anyone interested in writing and reading fiction.

Interests

Favorite Music, Artists, Genres:

Classical, Alternative Rock, Opera. My long dormant love of Classical music reignited while researching for my suspense thriller STACCATO. Vivaldi, Prokofiev, Chopin, Beethoven, Bach. My favorite opera at the moment is Salome which I had the pleasure of viewing live at the Santa Fe Opera. On the other end of the spectrum, most of the time I listen to Alternative Rock: Alecia Keys, Annie Lennox, Blue October, Rob Thomas, Cake. I stick with the same one or two CD's until I've written an entire manuscript or short story. Nearly wore out Annie Lennox's "Bare" and Evanescence "Fallen" while composing my latest thriller novel. Puccini was my choice to always have blaring while composing the STACCATO manuscript.
Favorite Books, Writers, Genres:

Ann-Marie MacDonald's "Where the Crow Flies", Anita Shreve's "Resistance", Pat Conroy's "Beach Music", Loise Erdrich's "The Master Butchers Singing Club", Lisa Gardner's "Hide" and forever and always "To Kill a Mockingbird", Greg Iles, Christopher Reich, Lisa Gardner, John Irving, Ann-Marie MacDonald, Michael Cunningham, Isabel Allende, Michael Chabon, Louise Erdrich, Pat Conroy
Favorite Movies, Actors, Genres:

"The Big Chill", "Seven", "Blade Runner", "My Cousin Vinny", "Laura", "Rebecca", "The Green Mile", "Primal Fear", "Oxygen", "The Verdict", "Young Frankenstein", "Fargo"
Favorite TV Shows, Actors:

ER, Forensic Files, The Riches, Without a Trace, Cold Case, The Dog Whisperer, Dirty Sexy Money, The Big Bang, Dirt, Dexter, Eli Stone.
Interests and Activities:

International travel, Photography, woodworking, painting, time with my new Australian Shepherd pups

Affiliations

Other Affiliations:

Twice nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Published author of mainstream and mystery short stories. International award winner of 2 short stories. , Member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime (AZ), Moderator for the Scottsdale Writers Critique Group

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Human, Katherine, seeker of intergalactic life, inhabitant of Earth, May 1, 2008, 10:48AM EDT

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Becky Powell, Mar 18, 2008, 8:34AM EDT

Deborah, thank's for the invite. I very much want to participate in the on-line talks on Thursdays. And, I'll do so just as soon as the new episodes of Lost are over! I hate to admit it, but I'm totally hooked. I guess I ought to get TiVo or something so life doesn't have to come to a complete standstill on Thursday nights. But, that's part of the fun, I guess.

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Sharon A., Jan 31, 2008, 3:26PM EST

Oh no! Well, I loved it! My research sucks right now! LOL. You know how it is, looking for work, taking care of a family, taking a resume' class because no one calls! UGH! Did you say you had other books as well?

I am trying to write a mystery type because I know no one will want this one either. Because...it does not follow a genre' enough.

Have a great day!

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Deborah J Ledford, Jan 23, 2008, 5:30PM EST

Didn't make it to the final round, Sharon.
How's your research coming along?

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Sharon A., Jan 23, 2008, 3:58PM EST

Hi Deborah,

How's that story coming? Did you win? I haven't heard anything.

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Douglas Quinn, Jan 9, 2008, 10:09AM EST

Hi Deborah:

Check out the new review of my novel Blue Heron Marsh by Victoria Tarrani here on Gather at http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977223299.

Douglas Quinn

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Sharon A., Dec 31, 2007, 3:00PM EST

Thanks! Good luck to you! I am keeping my fingers crossed for ya!

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Sharon A., Dec 31, 2007, 1:03PM EST

OMG! How exciting for you. I am currently researching the Vietnam War. Two of my characters in this next novel will have served there. Years ago, I dated a Vietnam Vet, and there was a wall that I could never get passed. He was adored by many, but he always sabotaged his relationships. And, there was of course the nightmares. The nightmares that we could not discuss. The world that we could not discuss. The prison that his mind lived in...that we could not discuss.

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Sharon A., Dec 31, 2007, 10:50AM EST

Yes. This can be quite frustrating for the writer. I had a manuscript request in Novemeber for the first 3 chapters, synopsis, etc. It is difficult to wait. The last publisher that requested material never got back to me. This one is an agent I found on agentquery. So you already have published material? well, I am not surprised. I know I want Staccato!

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Sharon A., Dec 30, 2007, 3:40PM EST

Hi,
How is your story coming? The one you entered into the contest? Have you tried AgentQuery. One of the agents actually answered my query. There appears to be more agents on their going "out on their own." Good luck! Loved your story! I want to read more!

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