Guest Melissa Francis Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 Welcome to our humble abode. I tell you, we have been a very active group lately. We've been doing our writing exercises, posting excerpts of new WIPs in our Critters section, we have started an interactive story about a man, a princess, and a camel and our monthly topic for January is How to Market Yourself. And there's always plenty of chocolate to go around. We'd love to have you join us. But I must warn you, Lisa has been stashing all the virtual brownies under her chaise lounge. If you are joining for the chocolate, come see me first. I'll make her share. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lisa Stone Hardt Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 But I must warn you, Lisa has been stashing all the virtual brownies under her chaise lounge. If you are joining for the chocolate, come see me first. I'll make her share. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Now, Mel...I always have a brownie to share with new members. It's the Jubilees I keep under lock and key! Pull up a chair, potential new members, and join us for some virtual goodies. I'm told Maria knows where we keep the REALLY GOOD stuff... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Melissa Francis Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 Pull up a chair, potential new members, and join us for some virtual goodies. I'm told Maria knows where we keep the REALLY GOOD stuff... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, Maria knows where the good food is (she found Laura Drewry's stash) but, PAM keeps the Moet hidden... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Maria Geraci Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 Now girls, you make it sound like all we do is have a good time around here. Tell the truth: The real low down goes like this: You won't find a more supportive or friendlier group of writers, anywhere. I guarantee it. And the hot cabana boys aren't bad to look at either.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lisa Stone Hardt Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 Now girls, you make it sound like all we do is have a good time around here. Tell the truth: The real low down goes like this: You won't find a more supportive or friendlier group of writers, anywhere. I guarantee it. And the hot cabana boys aren't bad to look at either.... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, that's true--I've learned a ton since I got here. The cabana boys led me straight to the library, where we keep all of those great archived workshops. And they kept the mojitos coming while I worked on my first chapter that everyone was kind enough to read in the Critters forum. Can't wait to see what they have in store for me when I finally type "The End." But we *do* have a good time, don't we? (Wonder if we can bring the boys to National...?) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pam Trader 0 Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 Yes, well...the joy of knowing the website so well is to know where the wine cellar is kept! It's the real reason everyone loves having new members join all the time - since the Moet is the beverage of choice for welcoming all our newbies! Speaking of which, has anyone seen our wine steward lately? I need a refill... Cheers, Pam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Laura Drewry Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 Well, Maria knows where the good food is (she found Laura Drewry's stash) but, PAM keeps the Moet hidden... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> She might know where it's stashed, but nobody's stupid enough to travel up here to get it. So it's allllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll minnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lisa Stone Hardt Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 So it's allllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll minnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne!!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Laura, is that your teeth chattering?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jess Granger 0 Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 You guys are a crack-up, a helpful crack-up, but a crack-up none the less. Chessie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Melissa Francis Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 She might know where it's stashed, but nobody's stupid enough to travel up here to get it. So it's allllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll minnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne!!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've hitched up the dogs. I'll be sledding your way soon. Ice and sub-zero temps won't stop me from retrieving the guilt free double-dipped-death-by-chocoalte cones and the cream-filled chocolate eclairs! I've got gloves...and I'm not scairt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lisa Stone Hardt Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 I've got gloves...and I'm not scairt. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sheesh! You give a Southerner one measly little ice storm, and all of a sudden they've got gloves and sled dogs. Think I might just sit back with a glass of and watch the Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Melissa Francis Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 I've got gloves...and I'm not scairt. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sheesh! You give a Southerner one measly little ice storm, and all of a sudden they've got gloves and sled dogs. Think I might just sit back with a glass of and watch the <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You know, Lisa-- I've given your comment some thought and this is what I think of it: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lisa Stone Hardt Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Sigh...now, Mel. You're not setting a very good example for our guests! Put that waggly thing away, missy. Or I'll start calling you Missy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Melissa Francis Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Sigh...now, Mel. You're not setting a very good example for our guests! Put that waggly thing away, missy. Or I'll start calling you Missy. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You really know how to hit below the belt, don't you? Fine. I'll behave; for now. I don't have to behave behind closed doors, do I? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lisa Stone Hardt Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Sigh...now, Mel. You're not setting a very good example for our guests! Put that waggly thing away, missy. Or I'll start calling you Missy. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You really know how to hit below the belt, don't you? Awww, you know I'd never do THAT. Fine. I'll behave; for now. Yeah, right. I don't have to behave behind closed doors, do I? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, I guess our guests will just have to join to find out...! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WendyMarie Foerster Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 If this doesn't pull in the guests, I don't know what will. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lynn Wood Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 OMG, you guys are hilarious! But they're right. All the support, knowledge, and fun you could ever stand is all right here. And we mustn't forget the cybertreats and drinks . However, I must warn you. See those four hunks standing in the corner? Yes, them. The ones guarding the refrigerated barrel of Kahlua and Cream. Those four are mine. All mine. So I'm warning you now. HANDS OFF the four inspiring men in the corner. (Although I can occasionally be convinced to share my Kahlua. ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lisa Stone Hardt Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 However, I must warn you. See those four hunks standing in the corner? Yes, them. The ones guarding the refrigerated barrel of Kahlua and Cream. Those four are mine. All mine.So I'm warning you now. HANDS OFF the four inspiring men in the corner. (Although I can occasionally be convinced to share my Kahlua. ) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hmm...and all this time I thought you were here for the workshops? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Scott Eagan Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 And the hot cabana boys aren't bad to look at either.... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Awwww shucks, I didn't think you cared. I think this is all a plan to get me to come to Nationals in a kilt again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lynn Wood Posted January 20, 2005 Report Share Posted January 20, 2005 However, I must warn you. See those four hunks standing in the corner? Yes, them. The ones guarding the refrigerated barrel of Kahlua and Cream. Those four are mine. All mine.So I'm warning you now. HANDS OFF the four inspiring men in the corner. (Although I can occasionally be convinced to share my Kahlua. ) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hmm...and all this time I thought you were here for the workshops? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> *sniff* Are you kidding? I brought those four with me! They're my entourage. But the workshops here are fantabulous! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lynn Wood Posted January 20, 2005 Report Share Posted January 20, 2005 Awwww shucks, I didn't think you cared. I think this is all a plan to get me to come to Nationals in a kilt again. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You go to Nationals in a kilt, Scott, and I'll find a way to be there just to see! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Scott Eagan Posted January 20, 2005 Report Share Posted January 20, 2005 Lynn, I was there last year in a kilt. Check out my website. Scott Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WendyMarie Foerster Posted January 20, 2005 Report Share Posted January 20, 2005 I was there last year in a kilt. Check out my website. Yeah! Why do you think I'm going this year? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cathy Clamp 0 Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 I saw him in it! He has GREAT legs! But really, all of you visitors dropping by should know that while this is a very friendly bunch, we take process of writing very seriously. We cheer for the successes and commiserate about setbacks. We critique paragraphs and chapters and have the good fortune to have multi-published authors plus working editors and agents share their experiences about the industry -- both good and bad. All in all, it's a terrific bunch of people, and we don't care a whit about where you live or your time zone. We're open 24/7/365! And it doesn't matter whether you've published 50 books or only have the first paragraph of your first book on paper. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. We all leave our egos at the door. We have members from all over the U.S., in Canada, in Australia and even Germany! We have Regency authors, and those who write Westerns, plus paranormal, contemporary, erotica and all points in between. So hang your coat in the closet at the end of the hall, pull up a chair and join us to talk about our favorite subject -- WRITING ROMANCES! Cheers! Cathy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lynn Wood Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 Well said, Cathy. Well said. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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