A new mystery writer confab

Bob Morris, the excellent Florida crime novelist and all-around terrific guy, has a blog. Okay, that's not much of a surprise, since the only person left on earth without a blog is my sainted mother.

But Bob has made an announcement on his blog that should be of interest to a lot of folks: He's helping put together an author gathering in Eustis, Florida (near Orlando) called Murder and Music by the Lake, featuring a passel of Florida mystery writers, including Randy Wayne White, Jim Born, Jon King and more.

(Separate thought: Why is it that so many damn fine crime writers live in Florida? Is it the humidity? The swamps? The flying cockroaches? What??)

Murder and Music by the Lake will be held next February and it sounds like a lot of fun. I wish I could be there! Unfortunately, now that I'm a papa, I'm not allowed to go anywhere.

I hope it all goes well. Best of luck to those involved.