tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post1238918781386226409..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: Friends and Strangers...by Victoria CurranPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-52386609065994785412013-08-11T09:45:42.511-07:002013-08-11T09:45:42.511-07:00Syndi, it's amazing, and it's within Weigh...Syndi, it's amazing, and it's within Weight Watchers. Since it's made with real sugar it doesn't have the icky taste of diet food. It's truly to die for. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-829187972793935602013-08-10T19:06:26.926-07:002013-08-10T19:06:26.926-07:00David made fudge? Swoon! My husband's peanut b...David made fudge? Swoon! My husband's peanut butter fudge is just another reason I fell in love with him. LOLSyndi Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749555878197507030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-90100223569618665352013-08-10T11:09:58.727-07:002013-08-10T11:09:58.727-07:00Victoria, I think staying in touch via Internet ha...Victoria, I think staying in touch via Internet has its perks. You get to see a person's soul and that's the key to who they are. I've never met Karen Rock, but I'd know her as a friend no matter where we ended up bumping into each other. Ditto with Pamela, Muriel, Syndi, Rula, actually all of you here, including Dana Grimaldi. The down side? You can't share fudge on the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-73102442382520147632013-08-10T06:13:32.128-07:002013-08-10T06:13:32.128-07:00Oh, and good luck with the 40 relatives! (I read y...Oh, and good luck with the 40 relatives! (I read your organic gardening post--I love the concept...but have nightmares about those fat green slugs with no eyes that keep crawling out of my kale, shudder.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-30918485677246523622013-08-10T06:12:15.682-07:002013-08-10T06:12:15.682-07:00I think it's Stephen King who likes to start h...I think it's Stephen King who likes to start his books with one great idea: What if the world's most successful romance writer was rescued by his number one fan? Anyway, that's the hope behind the Heartwarming idea cards--that starting with a great idea will help launch that special, publishable book for some writers. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-28081801246299437742013-08-10T04:14:51.950-07:002013-08-10T04:14:51.950-07:00I can't believe I missed this post yesterday (...I can't believe I missed this post yesterday (I went through and added to the conversation bc you are all too much fun :)! I've been cooking from from scratch for 40 relatives coming over tomorrow, so I didn't get to check in. Sigh. I need a Millie Moment. :)<br /><br />Victoria, it was incredible to sit at the same Open House event where my book was born last year! Surreal. And you Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-55332494692288534152013-08-10T04:06:35.374-07:002013-08-10T04:06:35.374-07:00Victoria, that would be hilarious, LOL. I certainl...Victoria, that would be hilarious, LOL. I certainly won't ever forget meeting you for the first time! :). <br />Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-24647968586605550572013-08-10T04:02:27.163-07:002013-08-10T04:02:27.163-07:00Pamela, that would be wild. I can't believe we...Pamela, that would be wild. I can't believe we were in the same room and didn't meet or get to chat! Next year :)Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-17373424268016140252013-08-10T04:00:40.592-07:002013-08-10T04:00:40.592-07:00Chiming in too! I so want to meet you, Muriel!!Chiming in too! I so want to meet you, Muriel!!Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-13063821966161870432013-08-09T18:05:38.157-07:002013-08-09T18:05:38.157-07:00I remember thinking on a Harlequin blog once that ...I remember thinking on a Harlequin blog once that people didn't connect Synner to you, Syndi! I hope more people make that leap like the woman who hugged you. I love it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-29111181602900270952013-08-09T17:49:51.267-07:002013-08-09T17:49:51.267-07:00Awww, thanks, Noelle. I'm glad you're enjo...Awww, thanks, Noelle. I'm glad you're enjoying it!Syndi Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749555878197507030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-48537299353577277602013-08-09T17:48:44.937-07:002013-08-09T17:48:44.937-07:00Victoria, I love this post. It is nice to finally ...Victoria, I love this post. It is nice to finally meet in the flesh people you've only communicated with online. <br /><br />I had a surreal experience in 2004 at the ACFW conference in Nashville. I was at dinner and mentioned that I was on harlequin.com's community website as Synner. The woman across the table stood up and came around the table to hug me. We had talked online but never Syndi Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749555878197507030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-85941769743508882122013-08-09T17:18:43.786-07:002013-08-09T17:18:43.786-07:00Well, clearly you're the writer, Karen. You...Well, clearly you're the writer, Karen. You've said it much better than me: It's all about the people. Absolutely. (And the animals the people love.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-23107989723705699872013-08-09T17:16:50.141-07:002013-08-09T17:16:50.141-07:00Okay, now that I've FINALLY figured out how to...Okay, now that I've FINALLY figured out how to sign in again (sigh, google doesn't make it easy, do they?)--I have to tell you, Pamela, I have a couple of memorable shots taken with Rula, but not from 2013. Someday I'll post them. Maybe once her book's out!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-50140075560695048312013-08-09T17:14:28.490-07:002013-08-09T17:14:28.490-07:00I'm having trouble replying to posts, guys, so...I'm having trouble replying to posts, guys, so I hope this one sticks! Glad to see a lurker come in from the cold, so to speak. Welcome, Noelle. You had no idea how many people ask if they can take Millie home. No, but you can have my six month old cat, Petey. He's hit those teen male years. SIGH. Yay for Syndi's book--enjoy. And I'll keep an eye out for your submission.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318631025235180904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-11839106664488544312013-08-09T14:39:12.170-07:002013-08-09T14:39:12.170-07:00Major lurker here coming out to say 'hey' ...Major lurker here coming out to say 'hey' in an effort to (hopefully) distract myself from counting off the days on my own Heartwarming submission. *nail biting* <br /><br />What a wonderful story, Victoria! I love how you finally had the opportunity to meet the legendary cat lady. And Millie is super adorable. Can I take her home with me? :)<br /><br />I'm really enjoying the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-36331315013683864722013-08-09T12:40:59.222-07:002013-08-09T12:40:59.222-07:00I took Tyre, my seven-toed furry feline, to the ve...I took Tyre, my seven-toed furry feline, to the vet this morning. He's have dental work. I wasn't allowed to feed him this morning on last night. He was not a happy kitty. Pamela Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-42793560428552613952013-08-09T12:39:44.942-07:002013-08-09T12:39:44.942-07:00I so wanted to be there. Last year, Anaheim, was ...I so wanted to be there. Last year, Anaheim, was awesome. I need to get my pictures out. Maybe I managed to get a picture of Rula adding her idea!Pamela Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-22349394562637188652013-08-09T12:38:12.352-07:002013-08-09T12:38:12.352-07:00Yes, come one, Muriel, San Antonio next year, we&#...Yes, come one, Muriel, San Antonio next year, we'll have a blast. Pamela Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-86894259791740041182013-08-09T10:41:30.193-07:002013-08-09T10:41:30.193-07:00Muriel we need to meet you too!!! (sorry- just had...Muriel we need to meet you too!!! (sorry- just had to interject :)Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-50146059070705229792013-08-09T10:40:21.648-07:002013-08-09T10:40:21.648-07:00It was so lovely to meet you at RWA, Victoria. I a...It was so lovely to meet you at RWA, Victoria. I agree that is feels a bit strange to meet people that you already know so well via the internet. Yet, once we all got talking, I felt comfortable and happy to be amongst such incredible people. Our dinner at the Ritz is one of the highlights of my entire summer. Chatting with many of us from Heartwarming was magical and reinforced why I love Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-28204586190437917992013-08-09T09:56:43.719-07:002013-08-09T09:56:43.719-07:00I've got Millie in the office with me right no...I've got Millie in the office with me right now and she's on a bit of a tear. Hope we're not evicted! Have a good weekend, Muriel. Give Ron a hug from me.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11608919449095664239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-38501696782350944272013-08-09T09:35:24.628-07:002013-08-09T09:35:24.628-07:00Victoria! What a wonderful story! It's so ha...Victoria! What a wonderful story! It's so hard for me to get away anywhere, though I have Ron interested in going to San Antonio. He's promised to try to stay well, and I hope sheer will power can do this for us. I feel so close to my Heartwarming sisters, I NEED to meet them all. If that doesn't work, they've got to come to me. Millie is such a beautiful kitten! She looks Muriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-27669022989937144472013-08-09T09:27:28.695-07:002013-08-09T09:27:28.695-07:00I know, right? From her picture, Muriel look so fa...I know, right? From her picture, Muriel look so familiar to me--hope she's going to RWA next year!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11608919449095664239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-67187150613320807062013-08-09T08:46:10.298-07:002013-08-09T08:46:10.298-07:00Beautiful post, Victoria! And so true:) Even seein...Beautiful post, Victoria! And so true:) Even seeing the photos of the other authors on the blog here everyday, it was still surreal to meet some of them in person. And I'm with you-I NEED to meet Muriel at some point-even if it means going to her! <br /><br />xo<br />JenJennifer Snow https://www.blogger.com/profile/11612858248083325495noreply@blogger.com