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Then the Survivor finale. Not my favorite season. I wanted James to win, but he got kicked out a couple of weeks ago and then I was rooting for Denise, the lunch lady. Of course, as it always seems to happen when I watch these shows, my least favorite people make it to the finals, you know, the ones we love to hate. Todd, the scheming flight attendant, Courtney, the anorexic looking female, and Amanda, the beauty queen who got rid of James. Well, Todd the schemer won and he deserved it because he did outwit, outlast and outplay.
Now, on to the news in the book world. First off, Barbara Ferrer let me know that "several Latina authors have banded together for a 12 Days of Chica Lit blog tour where we’re sharing stories we’ve written, holiday memories and recipes— it started last Monday, but will be going through until next Sunday. (Yeah, there were thirteen of us. <g>) Each of us is also giving away gifts as part of each of our blog posts— it’s been a lot of fun and a great way for us to give something to the readers." Check it out, the food part had my mouth watering.
Next up is a high five to Marilyn Puett, Playground Monitor at the Writing Playground, who emailed me an article about The Red Hat Society's new cookbook Eat Dessert First (I love it already). Marilyn is a card carrying member and her Crispy Oatmeal Cookie recipe was chosen to be included. She's been making these cookies since third grade and it was the very first thing she learned to bake. It's been a big hit with her husband and sons and was picked out of 1,500 entries. (Another food item. I'm going to ask people to start sending samples.)
Finally we have Deborah MacGillivray. Her books, A Restless Knight and In Her Bed sold to Japan. A Restless Knight had already sold to Germany. Deborah also shared "I do wonder about translations. A very nice lady from Spain posted aobut my book on her site. I had written '...there was only this knight dressed all in black...' The translation she did came out "There was this knight in a black dress.'" Yikes, I wonder how you stop that from happening. I can only imagine how exciting it is to sell a book here in the U.S., but to have it go to other countries and be retold in their languages must be thrilling beyond words. So, a big Beyond Her Book high five to you.
Bottom line: All of a sudden I'm craving Cuban food...but I think I'll have dessert first.
Posted by Barbara Vey on December 17, 2007 | Comments (14)
December 17, 2007
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Kimberly AKA The Problem Child commented:
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Kimberly AKA The Problem Child commented:
NINE INCHES OF SNOW??? (This is why I don't travel north in the winter...)
December 17, 2007
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Marilyn AKA The Playground Monitor commented:
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Marilyn AKA The Playground Monitor commented:
Mr. Santa-Hat-and-Red-Britches is what I get for being a smart aleck. I was quite stoked first of all to have my recipe in the book and then to have the local paper interview me was a real surprise. I'm a big Survivor fan and I wanted James to win too. I'm not surprised he won the $100K for being the most popular. And bless Mark Burnette for giving Denise $50K to help get her life back on track. Boo to her school system for what they did to her. You'd think they'd want the kids seeing her every day as an example of moving out of your comfort zone and playing fair and honest. Anyway... Survivor Micronesia Fans versus Favorites is up next. Wonder who the favorites will be. Rupert maybe?
December 17, 2007
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Deborah Macgillivray commented:
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Deborah Macgillivray commented:
Thank you, Barbara. I have my cover in a Santa Hat too!! You can check my MySpace and see my dreamy Santa! My model is actor Tim Adams. Hubba Hubba!! Merry Holidays!!
December 17, 2007
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Shari Anton commented:
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Shari Anton commented:
I've never watched a Survivor. I saw the preview for one where they were eating bugs and that totally turned me off :). Go Packers!!
December 17, 2007
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Leanne commented:
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Leanne commented:
Have to admit the only time I miss snow is on Christmas Eve. When I was a kid - in Milwaukee - there used to be light snow flurries every Christmas Eve as we walked home from church after the childrens' nativity pageant. Although I don't like cold weather anymore, Christmas is the one day Florida's sometimes 70s or 80s temperatures just don't seem right.
December 17, 2007
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Polly commented:
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Polly commented:
If given a choice I'll take snow over ice! We had both this week and though both are pretty, the snow, at least the amount we had, no more than 5 inches, is traversable. The ice is just dangerous and hard on the trees and power lines. All's well, however. Ice gone, snow melting with enough left behind to give the earth a wintry look.
December 17, 2007
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clea Simon commented:
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clea Simon commented:
wow - we only had 8 1/2. But then we had ice and sleet. I'm seriously contemplating abandoning my car until spring... be well! Clea www.cleasimon.com
December 17, 2007
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Daring Di commented:
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Daring Di commented:
Hey Barbara! I don't mind the snow so much--unless it gets too deep--but ice is a killer. Had to scrape two inches off my car after work the other night. Made me wish I could sell my book to Lifetime Network and quit my job....LOL. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours! PS: I love In Her Bed and A Restless Knight! Super books.
December 17, 2007
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Margaret commented:
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Margaret commented:
I'm already sick of snow and winter. The dessert book sounds right up my alley. Now if I can just find someone to bake for me.
December 17, 2007
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Jacquie Rogers commented:
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Jacquie Rogers commented:
Snow? Not! You can have it--we don't need any in Seattle. Already got our share. A Restless Knight in a dress? In Spain? We know what men in Scotland wear under their kilts, now I'm wondering what men in Spain wear under their dresses.
December 17, 2007
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JOANN ROSS commented:
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JOANN ROSS commented:
Barbara -- Poor baby! 9" already???? I was actually hoping for a dusting last night while I was making fudge for my editors and agent (Donna Reed somehow took over my body!), but although it felt cold enough, we only got wind. Having not actually owned a winter coat in more than 30 years, I don't think I'd do very well up there with you! Congrats on your Packers; my Titans won yesterday, too, but they're going to need a miracle to get that wild card!
December 18, 2007
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Rowena Cherry commented:
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Rowena Cherry commented:
Echoing the high five for A Restless Knight. That really is a wonderful cover.
December 18, 2007
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Erin commented:
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Erin commented:
Only nine inches? We got more than 2 feet!
December 18, 2007
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Barbara Vey commented:
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Barbara Vey commented:
JoAnn, no winter coat in 30 years? What's your address? I'm coming to visit (for the next 3 months!)
Erin, you win...but about that phrase "only nine inches..." :)
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