Tag Archives: Boothbay Harbor

Harbor Lights Festival

Lea Wait here, reporting on yet another wonderful Maine festival — the Harbor Lights Festival in Boothbay Harbor. This year was the 27th, held each year on the first weekend in December, and each year it’s gotten bigger and better.    … Continue reading

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The Next Big Thing

Good Morning. Barb here and I’m participating in a round robin of blog posts called, “The Next Big Thing.” The idea is to answer 10 questions about your Work In Progress. I was tagged to do this by Edith Maxwell. … Continue reading

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Come and See the Gorgeous!

Hi. Barb here. For at least two weeks now, people have been saying to me, “I can’t believe the summer’s over.” When they do this, I stick my fingers in my ears and yell, “La-la-la-la. I can’t HEAR you!” as … Continue reading

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Oh, the Sacrifices We Make for Art!

Hi. Barb here. Most of the Maine Crime Writers have written about the things they must do to make their books feel believable. Paul, as we know, is a certified Maine Guide who also follows the doings of the Maine … Continue reading

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The Seafarer Inn

Hi. Barb here. I’m battling a deadline (sadly those scenes just don’t seem to write themselves) and found this post in my archives. I couldn’t resist sharing. I’ve just returned from 10 days at the Seafarer Inn in Boothbay Harbor, … Continue reading

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Boothbay Harbor in Bloom

Speaking of Boothbay, Maine Crime Writers Gerry Boyle, Vicki Doudera, Kate Flora, James Hayman, Lea Wait and I (along with lots and lots of other great authors) will all be in Boothbay this Saturday from 12:30 to 3:30 at Books … Continue reading

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My First Date — And Carousel

Lea Wait, sharing secrets from my past. I was a late bloomer, at least so far as dating was concerned. In high school I definitely fell into the “nerd” category. I only attended my senior prom in my role as editor of the high … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday to Us

Hi, it’s Kate Flora, here, on the 4th of July, realizing that in a few short days, Maine Crime Writers will celebrate our first birthday. It’s been a wonderful year sharing thoughts and ideas, of asking questions about process, of … Continue reading

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Boothbay Harbor’s Fishermen’s Festival

Lea Wait, reporting. Lots of festivals are held in Maine. The Lobster Festival in Rockland. The Clam Festival in Yarmouth. The Franco-American Festival in Waterville. The Highland Games in Topsham. The Balloon Festival in Great Falls. The Moxie Festival in Lisbon. Windjammer Days. County Fairs. … Continue reading

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The Changing of the Seasons

Lea reporting. And, as Sarah might have mentioned yesterday — it’s Spring in Maine! But not exactly a normal Spring. This is the first April I remember that the trees on my road haven’t been posted with bright orange signs warning that no … Continue reading

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