tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post8460152144349987022..comments2024-01-19T22:01:50.746-05:00Comments on Three Wicked Writers Plus Two: Friends Worth KeepingCari Quinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06581235338272282124noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-32782396426097164542008-10-25T10:27:00.000-04:002008-10-25T10:27:00.000-04:00Well, I've seen plenty of mean and petty among rom...Well, I've seen plenty of mean and petty among romance authors too, unfortunately, but I've met so many wonderful people too. Hugs, Reg. You're one of the good ones.Cindy Spencer Papehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583236494759465431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-43978779632517366162008-10-24T18:24:00.000-04:002008-10-24T18:24:00.000-04:00At my first conference in Atlanta, I was walking b...At my first conference in Atlanta, I was walking by two ladies who were on the hotel staff. They were talking about how wonderful and kind the guests were that week.<BR/><BR/>That's when it hit me. As writers we know our villains, and we know our heroes, and we know the difference between the two.<BR/><BR/>We choose the path less traveled upon: The Hero's path. We are truly blessed to have each Genella deGreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13129942813842907408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-40265343147843594982008-10-24T18:13:00.000-04:002008-10-24T18:13:00.000-04:00I KNOW Sarah. Isn't it cool to be able to make fri...I KNOW Sarah. Isn't it cool to be able to make friends with people from EVERYWHERE??? It's just the BEST.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-40355855471207686282008-10-24T18:12:00.000-04:002008-10-24T18:12:00.000-04:00Back at'cha B!!!HugsBack at'cha B!!!<BR/><BR/>HugsRegina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-30447845795229522812008-10-24T17:42:00.000-04:002008-10-24T17:42:00.000-04:00Hugs, my friend.Hugs, my friend.barbara hufferthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10110190714520012040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-86771552488126610362008-10-24T17:36:00.000-04:002008-10-24T17:36:00.000-04:00I think the internet is so amazing and cool. I liv...I think the internet is so amazing and cool. I live in NZ, so am a wee way away but it is so cool to be able to communicate with artists and authors and also discuss books with like minded individuals. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00735060834697894548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-87636403528902840502008-10-24T10:36:00.000-04:002008-10-24T10:36:00.000-04:00Same here, Molly! I KNOW there are people here loc...Same here, Molly! I KNOW there are people here locally who would just shake their heads if they knew my best friends are right HERE!Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-86667095039723193052008-10-24T10:21:00.000-04:002008-10-24T10:21:00.000-04:00You know, ten years ago if anyone had told me I wo...You know, ten years ago if anyone had told me I would be communicating with authors all over the world and keeping in touch by email/blog/chat loops, I would have asked what they were smoking. Ten years ago I wondered how the hell you maintain a 'friendship' with people you've never met.<BR/><BR/>I've made some of the most rewarding friendships in the last year; people who understand the Molly Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488325587798390008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-24537652975572864972008-10-24T10:15:00.000-04:002008-10-24T10:15:00.000-04:00You know, it's not just about sharing "industry" s...You know, it's not just about sharing "industry" stuff either. We talk about our kids and our lives. Writers are so isolated sometimes and these kinds of connections are just invaluable.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-24193400954232083382008-10-24T10:04:00.000-04:002008-10-24T10:04:00.000-04:00I agree with you and Kelley both. I'd be lost with...I agree with you and Kelley both. I'd be lost without my online friends. I don't have friends outside of the friends I've made as a writer and a reader online. I tend to be a hermit (my daughter calls me that, lol). Growing with three older brothers, being the only girl and the youngest, it was very much like being alone. I spent most of my time entertaining myself.<BR/><BR/>After I had kids, I Anne Raineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-15659572819748805002008-10-24T10:03:00.000-04:002008-10-24T10:03:00.000-04:00Ah, I feel the same way. It's nice to get on and j...Ah, I feel the same way. It's nice to get on and just feel so comfortable chatting. I've been thinking lately that it's almost EASIER making friends this way. There's no pretense. Everyone is REAL. That's nice.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-27668885472740158692008-10-24T09:57:00.000-04:002008-10-24T09:57:00.000-04:00I couldn't agree more, Regina. I'm so thankful to ...I couldn't agree more, Regina. I'm so thankful to count you in my group of friends as well. I share a lot with my writing friends that I don't or can't share with my other friends. I don't know what I'd do without you guys some times.Kelley Nyraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370986712526819194noreply@blogger.com