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You know how computers can get viruses? Well, I think I got one from being online too much and I'm extremely cranky. So, this will be short and sweet because I keep sneezing and my eyes are watering so I can't see the screen, but the worst is the snot dripping on the keyboard and I'm worried about getting an electrical shock (keep your Lysol handy).
First up is an email I received from Lauren Naefe of HarperCollins about Meg Cabot. She says, "Thought you’d get a kick out of this! Click (here) to hop over to YouTube and watch! Very funny stuff ." And she was right. There's a total of four videos, but my favorite is called Tabloids. Now I've read The Boy Next Door and saw the movie The Princess Diaries, but I didn't realize how hilarious Meg was in person. So, a big BHB high five to Meg!
The next bit of news comes from a Maddie James bulletin on MySpace: "Those of you who writer romance, or books with romantic elements, may be interested in this new networking association. United Romance Writers Association (URWA).
The United Romance Writers Association is a forum for authors to critique, workshop, discuss and share info about the Romance industry. This forum is a private member group FREE to all Romance authors published and unpublished. Authors of all genres are welcome, too – we don’t exclude anyone. We can learn from each other.
We make no distinction between published and unpublished authors. No levels of membership will exist.
URWA came about because of the limiting barriers thrown up from other professional writing organizations. We don’t want barriers. We want creativity and honesty, and candid discussion and contribution, to the field of romance fiction. We are small and growing and may evolve as we do. We need your input, expertise and ideas.
Note: This is a promotion free forum. Advancing the craft of romance fiction is the goal, book promotion is not."
Finally, Deborah Smith sent me this bit of information: "I'm just updating folks on sales of my small press contemporary women's fiction novel, A Gentle Rain, which came out November 15. So far, it's reached No. 7 on Amazon.com's Hot Bestsellers List for Women's Fiction, and remains in the list's top 50 alongside the books of brand-name authors such as Danielle Steel and Nicholas Sparks. Not bad for a novel published by a tiny small press run by four authors in Smyrna, Georgia!" I say, not bad at all. Kudos to you and thanks for letting me know Deborah.
That's it for today, but if you have any news, info, or want to give some kudos and high fives, send me an email and let me know.
Bottom Line: Now would be a good time to buy stock in Kleenex. {sniff}
Posted by Barbara Vey on December 4, 2007 | Comments (14)
December 4, 2007
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Jennifer LaBrecque commented:
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Jennifer LaBrecque commented:
Ohhh! So sorry you're sick. Yeah, keyboard shorting out due to dripping nose would be mega bad scene. Lotsa hot tea and some chicken soup, huh? Take care of yourself!
December 4, 2007
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Aleka Nakis commented:
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Aleka Nakis commented:
Feel better fast, Barbara.
December 4, 2007
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Celia Kyle commented:
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Celia Kyle commented:
Feel better, Barbara. I just joined URWA and I'm thrilled to have joined on the "ground floor". The group promises to be a very open and honest exchange of ideas and information related to the romance genre.
December 4, 2007
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Lana commented:
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Lana commented:
Lots of liquids, Barbara. :-) I love that URWA is a FREE source of information. So many writers cannot afford one large organization fee, let alone two (org+chapter). When we know that it is the chapter level that actually helps us the most. Who knows if the next Nora or Sherrilyn is out there and just doesn't have the means to participate. It's sad and dare I say it... cliquey.
December 4, 2007
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Jana Oliver commented:
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Jana Oliver commented:
Thanks for the link to URWA! I joined. Open and honest exchange of ideas is a refreshing concept not necessarily found in other writing organizations. Get well!
December 4, 2007
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Kimberly AKA The Problem Child commented:
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Kimberly AKA The Problem Child commented:
Feel better, Barbara!!
December 4, 2007
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Mary Martinez commented:
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Mary Martinez commented:
Get Better Barbara, nothing worse than a cold. I joined URWA the first day. I love this group and I think it's going to be great. They're already talking about their first workshop. I can't wait.
December 4, 2007
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Clea Simon commented:
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Clea Simon commented:
Oh, I am sorry you're sick! Push the fluids, rest, nap between chapters and feel better soon! - Clea www.cleasimon.com
December 4, 2007
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Dolphinover commented:
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Dolphinover commented:
Feel better soon.
December 4, 2007
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Rae Lindley commented:
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Rae Lindley commented:
Aww. :-( I hope you feel better Barbara. Take lots of liquids, get lots of rest and stay warm! :-)
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December 4, 2007
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mamajo commented:
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mamajo commented:
Barbara- That's what I love about your blog.....No pretense and you tell it like it is! I had a "laugh-out-loud" moment when I read about your "snot dripping." Too funny!!! Hope you feel better soon!
December 4, 2007
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Jennifer St. Giles commented:
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Jennifer St. Giles commented:
Get Well Wishes zooming your way barb! Hugs. And its so wonderful to here that A Gentle Rain is doing so well! Deb Smith is a tremendously talented writer and The Southern Ladies of Belle Books deserve every bit of success that they earn! DOUBLE KUDOS TO all of you!
December 4, 2007
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maddie james commented:
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maddie james commented:
Hi Barbara. Thanks so much for posting the info on URWA. We're looking forward to creating a fantastic online networking presence for writers wherever they are in their careers. Gosh, feel better soon! maddie
December 5, 2007
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Peggy commented:
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Peggy commented:
The only benefit to being sick in winter is the excuse it provides to snuggle up in fleece jammies, flannel sheets, a book and a MEDICINAL toddy (cup of tea with honey and a shot of Crown: but not if you're taking hard core cold meds, but the homeopathic kind like Zicam). Otherwise you're just considered lazy to do that, (I personally find no shame in that). So take full advantage! And be careful that snot doesn't get in your keyboard and make your keys stick, no telling WHAT all websites you might end up on!! Take care!
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