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It was strangely exciting taking part in PPWebcon in October - the world's first (and highly successful) virtual crime fiction convention, even though most of my contributions were prepared in advance. Taking part in a panel with other historical mystery writers on "History and Mystery: How much history is enough?" meant writing an initial answer and then shorter responses to everyone else's answers, as though in a real discussion. The fact we were running late added to the pressure. And a solo audio statement on "Lessons for the past from now" to write, record and upload via Podbean was exploring new territory. My contributions to the Goody Bag took careful thought and preparation as well. (You can find panel discussion and audio statement archived on www.ppwebcon.com along with many other interesting items well worth a browse).Then, on 24th. October, dipping in and out, samplingt text, pre-recorded and live discussions, statements and interviews, dropping into the coffee room (and being refused entry because it was too full!) made it all surprisingly real and immediate. Well done Mary Reed, who co-rodinated the very many contributions, and Janice May, who made it wokr technically, including calculating how people in so many different timezones could take part together. And, of course, to Poisoned Pen Press for having the idea in the first place and carrying it through.
Next year, hopefully, I'll get my act together to confront the technology and participate live.
Work proceeds on the sequel Fraud Under the Akropolis with Sindron getting serious about achieving his freedom and Philia asserting herself too. New characters real and imaginary have forced themselves onto the scene not to mention Lysanias first and very unusual battle, Sindron's new drive towards freedom and the first performance of the Oresteia - just to give myself a small challenge!
Back home in Drogheda, the Poetry Slam was a great success with a magnificent 22 competitors and appreciative audience. Next on the agenda is a Christmasa Fayre with local writers reading from their most recent books.
"a truly original and amazing book"
Shelley Glodowski, Midwest Book Review
"a first-rate history/mystery"
M. Wayne Cunningham, Mysterious Reviews
"an excellent book, entertaining and instructive."
Bernard Knight, Tangled Web
"a definite winnernothing short of amazing"
Sylvia Cochran, Roundtable Reviews
"Roger Hudson is certainly an author to keep your eye on."
Ayo Onatade, Shots
"a corking good detective story...highly enjoyable read!"
Alan Bishop, Criminal-History
"a worthy entrant into the historical mystery genre."
Sara Wilson, Historical Novels Review Online
"a pretty good read with likeable characters"
Rik Shepherd, Eurocrime
"characters compelling, conspiracies well tangled."
Kris Swank, The Sybil & Sleuth
