Res Man Progress Update

I’m done with writing about the trial. That was fun, because I had to make up the questions from the attorneys; all I have is the answers from two sources, Bemis and Stone. Both guys transcribed the trial. Now, I will cover the after-effects: writ of error, request for pardon, etc. Got about 325 pages written so far. Another 100 or so to go. Then, wife takes over and edits. Re-write and re-write some more. Aaargh!
The Mystery Writers of America accepted my application! MWA is the group that presents the “Edgar” Award. President is Janet Evanovich, Grand Master is Steven King. I’m honored to be a part of it.

Ephraim Littlefield

I’m including the entire trial testimony for Littlefield in the book because it is so convoluted. He says one thing, then another, especially about the turkey Webster gave him. Also, several lies from him. He took the 5th amandment about his gambling.
Been too busy to write the last few days because wife & I have moving my mother into an apartment from the slum place she had been living for 20 years or more.

The Award Presentation

The award ceremony at the 43rd Annual UPWA Fall Conference

The Award Presentation

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The Book Award

Got the U.P. Writer of the Year award in Escanaba yesterday. Nice plaque. UPWA annual meeting yesterday. Had a good time. We really enjoyed seeing the Fall leaves in da U.P. on our way to the conference. Remind us to NEVER stay at that Travel Lodge again, and if Escanaba Travel Lodge is an indication of Travel Lodge in general, then we’ll never stay at one anywhere else. Noisy! Paper-thin walls, etc.