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Hi I was taking cash for Martin Landau and can say that we were checking for tickets and wrist bands, but many of us 'old' crew know a lot of you from the various shows over a few years and/or saw you in the wine reception etc, so wouldn't have always asked, especially first thing. Both Ally (doing cash for Richard Gordon) and I asked a lot of people and made several leave the queue and go out to the registration desk to buy entrance tickets during the day. There may have been some that slipped by, but we were looking! Kirstie

WOW!! Fab guest and very excited!

I was working his cash and totally agree with Yvie. All the crew, quite rightly, advised of the rules as we were told them. Karl was lovely (although I pretty much only saw him through the queue!) and hopefully everyone had a great experience with him.

Very cool! Great guest!

I nearly feel off my chair laughing then!

Hi We were able to check wrist bands and passes as people approached signing tables and photo shoots with very little problem. I only had to ask 3 seperate people to see them when they were not visible. At each morning briefing all crew were reminded of this and it certainly was one of our priotiries this weekend. Thanks Mara In agreement with Mara. We did check and the majority could be seen very easily and therefore no need to ask - although I did for about 4. Kirstie

Oh wow! She is awesome and has done some great stuff as well as stage. Fab!

Fab

I want to say thank you to the lovely guy who brought me a cup of tea on Saturday whilst I was taking cashe for Christopher Lambert . Kirstie

Wow! That;s fab

Oh wow!

You wont escape me completely! Speak soon huni. Kxx

I have to mimic this question, as im actually assuming that this will be done. Pretty much 600 odd tickets have been sold on the strength of RDA being announced in less than a week, I think if (God forbid) he did cancel, and no one was given any kind of refund, there would be a helluva fuss kicked up. I was crewing at the show and this question came up when people were buying tickets. I asked Jason and he said that the normal T&C's would apply. In the situation that RDA was forced to cancel then the additional money would be spent on bringing more guests over. That may have changed since and am sure ME will post if that's the case. Kirstie

All I can say is Fantastic!!!

We're getting lots of entries in . Anyone who wants to know more - please ask! Kirstie

The lastest JD Robb, Indulgence in Death. Have just read and reviewed Chris Ryan's Kill Zone and Kathy Reichs Mortal Remains. If anyone is interested can point you to links where crime reviews are Kirstie

Hi Mystery Women has been responsible for bringing the majority of writers to the shows since Jason has very kindly supported us and given us space . We are looking at next year now and have various writers from differing genres willing to attend, but more on that another time! Mystery Women has been supporting crime writers, especially female ones who are lesser known for many years now and one of the things we do is a short story competition for non published writers. These are judged by many of the same people who are judges for the Crime Writers Association and writers themselves, with the winning entry being published on our webiste and magazine as well as a monetary award. If you or anyone you know is interested, please go to www.mysterywomen.co.uk and click on the Short Story Competition button . Any queries can be directed to the emails stated, specifically mystery_women@ymail.com. I will also check her to answer any queries. Thanks! Kirstie

Oh Double photo with ASH.... yes please!!! I love this guy and with ASH - fantastic!!

If you didn't, I think I just did. Me too . I love this guy!!

Yeah, I know. Same as last time. If we could be given a heads-up it would be great. Ok will do .

Hi He wasn't there as a guest per se, but to support his wife, Linda Regan, who was with other writers promoting their books.

Can always get the tube if needed

Very cool guest! Excellent news

LOL! No aplogies needed! At my advanced age it doesn't matter!! Seriously - we all had other stuffon and was just good to catch up with people . Kx

Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes and card. Had a great (if chilly) day . Kirstie