tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post8327520871475382317..comments2024-03-29T05:54:33.136-04:00Comments on Authoress: Friday Fricassee (a.k.a. Best Party Ever)Authoresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-89405350160533879052019-09-16T16:02:06.143-04:002019-09-16T16:02:06.143-04:00Oh, that's wonderful news!! Sometimes a hiatus...Oh, that's wonderful news!! Sometimes a hiatus is just what we need. Have fun digging in! And thank you -- always, you've been such a kind and supportive voice. :)Authoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-7997738116727665632019-09-16T14:46:57.205-04:002019-09-16T14:46:57.205-04:00Congratulations!! It was delight to see all that j...Congratulations!! It was delight to see all that joy. And it is so well deserved. Thank you for all you've done for the writing community. You are an inspiration. (I've even brought out my old manuscript. After a nice hiatus, it's become fun again!)sbjameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986950185596914217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-5719370504594186212019-09-16T12:22:40.387-04:002019-09-16T12:22:40.387-04:00Thank you, Tiffany -- it really was!Thank you, Tiffany -- it really was!Authoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-68162630328856843282019-09-15T23:34:17.867-04:002019-09-15T23:34:17.867-04:00So happy for you! Looks like it was a wonderful ev...So happy for you! Looks like it was a wonderful evening :)Tiffany Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08886386535104627513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-91704857335698387972019-09-15T23:33:29.788-04:002019-09-15T23:33:29.788-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tiffany Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08886386535104627513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-62698558335673183212019-09-15T21:30:52.463-04:002019-09-15T21:30:52.463-04:00Awesome! That's great, Jillian!Awesome! That's great, Jillian!Betsyhttp://parentingisfunny.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-46041405335788406022019-09-15T20:37:56.704-04:002019-09-15T20:37:56.704-04:00No sequel -- it's a standalone. Tor Teen bough...No sequel -- it's a standalone. Tor Teen bought 2 standalones, the second of which will be out next year around this time.Authoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-14327703314162018402019-09-15T16:41:00.050-04:002019-09-15T16:41:00.050-04:00Wow. To get to fulfill that dream after so many ye...Wow. To get to fulfill that dream after so many years. That's amazing. Will this book have a sequel? Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15172083170208857228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-25788229861608390732019-09-15T14:39:17.512-04:002019-09-15T14:39:17.512-04:00Thank you -- it really was!Thank you -- it really was!Authoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-18428348517735409572019-09-15T14:39:06.228-04:002019-09-15T14:39:06.228-04:00Thank you, Matril! And yes, wishing the SAME FOR Y...Thank you, Matril! And yes, wishing the SAME FOR YOU. Thank you for journeying with me all these years!Authoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-19018728539194170512019-09-15T14:38:34.836-04:002019-09-15T14:38:34.836-04:00My sister is amazing! And this party was all my ow...My sister is amazing! And this party was all my own idea. I knew I wanted to celebrate big when I finally released my first book, so this party has been planned in my dreams for many years. Authoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-77285952773440224692019-09-15T14:37:53.629-04:002019-09-15T14:37:53.629-04:00Hah! I am definitely an introvert, but I'm als...Hah! I am definitely an introvert, but I'm also a performer, and microphones and stages don't bother me. Making me walk into a crowded room where I don't know anyone? Now THAT is terrifying!Authoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-74666024489987020202019-09-15T14:35:48.523-04:002019-09-15T14:35:48.523-04:00Thank you, Julie! Seriously couldn't stop smil...Thank you, Julie! Seriously couldn't stop smiling. :)Authoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-62751647914911136032019-09-15T13:57:15.471-04:002019-09-15T13:57:15.471-04:00AWESOME! It looks like it was a great time. Congra...AWESOME! It looks like it was a great time. Congrats!H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-33991517494184408722019-09-14T12:30:19.206-04:002019-09-14T12:30:19.206-04:00This makes me so happy! Every picture carries a ta...This makes me so happy! Every picture carries a tangible joy. I wish for this joy for every single aspiring writer (um, myself included). It's been a privilege to watch your journey and I can't think of anyone who deserves this moment more.Matrilhttp://cynthiaailshie.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-37447430814626420052019-09-13T20:27:50.212-04:002019-09-13T20:27:50.212-04:00Oh, and furthermore, your sister researching and b...Oh, and furthermore, your sister researching and buying your dress?! What a great sister! Also, are parties such as this required by publishers? Encouraged? Or you came up with this all on your own? I want to know what I may some day be in for.Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15172083170208857228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-10266376537225652982019-09-13T20:26:27.726-04:002019-09-13T20:26:27.726-04:00So exciting and so happy for you! FOUR boxes showe...So exciting and so happy for you! FOUR boxes showed up! What an unexpected joy! Glad it went so well and you enjoyed yourself. Are you SURE you're an introvert? I don't think introverts do drama. I would've been shaking like crazy in front of the mike.Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15172083170208857228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-62802737919722367622019-09-13T18:03:13.575-04:002019-09-13T18:03:13.575-04:00I love all the joy on your face and the pride on y...I love all the joy on your face and the pride on your husband's face. Congratulations! :)Julia Tomiakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999070457191845503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-56127309101554673602019-09-13T18:02:08.016-04:002019-09-13T18:02:08.016-04:00They did such a great job with the food! I got to ...They did such a great job with the food! I got to choose from a very diverse menu (it was like planning a wedding reception!). And yeah, I kinda keep staring at that photo myself... :)Authoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-57403286028157761262019-09-13T18:01:22.359-04:002019-09-13T18:01:22.359-04:00Aw, thank you, Desireé! :)Aw, thank you, Desireé! :)Authoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-15851432951395732932019-09-13T18:01:02.681-04:002019-09-13T18:01:02.681-04:00Thank you, Kate!Thank you, Kate!Authoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-74499752868037001072019-09-13T14:53:17.272-04:002019-09-13T14:53:17.272-04:00Looks like it was the most perfect party ever!! I ...Looks like it was the most perfect party ever!! I really appreciate that food table, too. (I feel like, sometimes, people really bomb it on the food at a party--and not in a good way, lol!) Oh, and I got teary-eyed from the picture of your husband looking at you adoringly. So sweet!! Leandra Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381034024025750992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-81372148689706094632019-09-13T14:28:18.370-04:002019-09-13T14:28:18.370-04:00Wow this made me tear up. So happy for you!Wow this made me tear up. So happy for you!Desireé F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07250738209870543258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-30831451947519778722019-09-13T14:12:04.941-04:002019-09-13T14:12:04.941-04:00So glad you had a great night. You deserve it!So glad you had a great night. You deserve it!Kate Larkindalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06202347563426692610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-709051597435843442019-09-13T12:38:51.713-04:002019-09-13T12:38:51.713-04:00I know you were! xoxoxoI know you were! xoxoxoAuthoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.com