tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post5363262651270396769..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: The Book that Launches a Career by Karen RockPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-85948437287155746432013-06-27T20:09:02.274-07:002013-06-27T20:09:02.274-07:00Thank you so much, Karen! Have a great time at ALA...Thank you so much, Karen! Have a great time at ALA13!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-21713461347777733792013-06-27T18:24:06.257-07:002013-06-27T18:24:06.257-07:00I am tired, Syndi, but that good tired after an ho...I am tired, Syndi, but that good tired after an honest days' work :) thank you so much for your enthusiasm about CAMP BOYFRIEND. It's very romance driven with a coming of age twist you won't see coming!Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-69567454295509627392013-06-27T18:12:17.002-07:002013-06-27T18:12:17.002-07:00Karen, are you tired yet? Because I think I am aft...Karen, are you tired yet? Because I think I am after reading your list. I can't wait for your book!Syndi Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749555878197507030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-3065639387148656272013-06-27T15:24:36.180-07:002013-06-27T15:24:36.180-07:00Hahaha! The first time I read your post, Aimee, I ...Hahaha! The first time I read your post, Aimee, I wondered, "why is she telling me to hide like a rhino?" Then I got it- lol. Your equation seems spot on to me! Especially the Rhino hide!!Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-65602768510908929252013-06-27T15:22:00.859-07:002013-06-27T15:22:00.859-07:00Thanks, Rula! It is the best kind of busy to be an...Thanks, Rula! It is the best kind of busy to be and I wouldn't wish a minute back :)Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-49147648116084568612013-06-27T12:37:25.008-07:002013-06-27T12:37:25.008-07:00Loved your post today, Karen. Inspiration + determ...Loved your post today, Karen. Inspiration + determination,+ a hide like a rhinocerus = an authorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-14534705272716906402013-06-27T12:27:58.690-07:002013-06-27T12:27:58.690-07:00Wow, you've been busy...but good busy :). It&#...Wow, you've been busy...but good busy :). It's clear your heart is behind it all. I'm so excited for you!! Release day is around the corner!Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-19888468830544059582013-06-27T11:38:08.018-07:002013-06-27T11:38:08.018-07:00Thanks so much, TI, and keep going! I have lots of...Thanks so much, TI, and keep going! I have lots of stories on my computer waiting to be told and you'll know when the timing is right. The main thing is that you are a creative person with gifts to share. Trust that when you are ready we will be thrilled to receive them :DKaren Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-68444017722364559102013-06-27T11:18:41.728-07:002013-06-27T11:18:41.728-07:00I am so glad you've managed this! i'm look...I am so glad you've managed this! i'm looking forward to reading your work, the pimping makes me antsy to see it! I myself wish i could bring all my many ideas into the world and make them into books. i have over 7 including one a series of 4 books and one that is leading to a series but all i have are titles for them. that are sitting on my computer. *sighs* i start writing and it flows Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-55588074229774546092013-06-27T09:14:58.983-07:002013-06-27T09:14:58.983-07:00Hi Pam! I'm so excited for you to read CB! Tha...Hi Pam! I'm so excited for you to read CB! Thank you so much :) It was so much fun to write using a setting I love- camp- and tap into those awkward first steps to your first love :) Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-66372760296072587292013-06-27T08:54:00.144-07:002013-06-27T08:54:00.144-07:00I'll be ordering the book via Amazon. I can h...I'll be ordering the book via Amazon. I can hardly wait to read it. And, I'm exhausted just reading your list of things to do. I'm planning to start pinterest. I think I'll save the rest of what you do and tack it to my goals board (Yes, I really have one). Pamela Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-8386449208055067312013-06-27T07:31:58.095-07:002013-06-27T07:31:58.095-07:00Dale, you have been with me from the start and the...Dale, you have been with me from the start and the most supportive and caring friend I could ask for. You are such a talented writer and I've adored reading your WIPs such as MONTE VISTA and cannot wait to support you when your wonderful novels hit the stands!Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-87135607611479550272013-06-27T06:56:50.123-07:002013-06-27T06:56:50.123-07:00Thank you, Roz! That was beautifully said- but the...Thank you, Roz! That was beautifully said- but then again, I know I can count on you for that!!! I'm doing my best to take moments to take it all in and writing this post was one of them, reading everyone's beautiful comments in another. It touches me so much. If you were going to Atlanta, I would bring the book to you! I hope we do get to have a Heartwarming retreat so we can spend what Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-44561986375572492342013-06-27T06:56:48.282-07:002013-06-27T06:56:48.282-07:00Such great advice, Karen! I'm so excited for ...Such great advice, Karen! I'm so excited for you as your career is officially launched, and I look forward to reading more of your work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-30373397401402948702013-06-27T06:54:26.352-07:002013-06-27T06:54:26.352-07:00Thank you so much, Tara :) You've been such a ...Thank you so much, Tara :) You've been such a good friend through this all and I'm thrilled we get to share a Harlequin line and a blog day together as well. Your emails have meant so much to me. xoKaren Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-4962053598635749482013-06-27T06:40:45.005-07:002013-06-27T06:40:45.005-07:00Karen, I know every step of your career will be th...Karen, I know every step of your career will be the dream you dreamed. You are talented and organized, two of the most important parts to staying in this frantic business. I hope you savor every step of the way, because there is no high like watching the first sale work through its process.<br />Wish I was going to Atlanta to stand in your book line.rozdennyfoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506701706951201107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-46081313278493903112013-06-27T06:39:14.017-07:002013-06-27T06:39:14.017-07:00I'm so excited for you!I'm so excited for you! Tara Randelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509580769615741117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-25456444519341432352013-06-27T06:37:21.740-07:002013-06-27T06:37:21.740-07:00Thank you so much, Rachel! Your awesome talents go...Thank you so much, Rachel! Your awesome talents go beyond your writing (which I adore!) but extend to organizing such an amazing team and connecting with others in a genuine and real way. You take the extra time to make all that know you feel very special. It's a gift, Rachel. I'm so very glad we met. We clicked immediately and through the years we'll always have each other's Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-86963612049211448712013-06-27T06:33:54.204-07:002013-06-27T06:33:54.204-07:00haha- I love that, Joanne! Dean always has a great...haha- I love that, Joanne! Dean always has a great way of saying things- that's the talented writer in him. He's right, when the dust settles, we can say that we gave it all on the field... but boy has it been fun to play. Congratulations to you as well, Joanne!Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-11174737912511606472013-06-27T06:32:13.841-07:002013-06-27T06:32:13.841-07:00I can't thank you and the wonderful Flirt Squa...I can't thank you and the wonderful Flirt Squad enough, Arlette!! Rachel is an amazing person and she surrounds herself with equally fabulous people like you. I'm so lucky that you've helped with CB- but most of all, I'm so glad that we've met :)Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-49177362338028050432013-06-27T06:30:48.665-07:002013-06-27T06:30:48.665-07:00Thank you, Muriel :-) I'm not even sure if I u...Thank you, Muriel :-) I'm not even sure if I understand all of the e-venues either, but it's fun trying! It is a new world out there, but what has always worked, crafting good books, reaching out to fans in genuine ways, making lasting connections with other writers, still holds true and you've been such a grounding force to keep me focused on what matters most- between your notes of Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-78769779690744466882013-06-27T05:53:33.925-07:002013-06-27T05:53:33.925-07:00What an impressive list!! I can't wait to read...What an impressive list!! I can't wait to read all your books, Karen <33 And believe me, it was our pleasure to host you on the Flirt Squad!Rachel Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02711443001167188505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-70090407415434413692013-06-27T05:41:47.841-07:002013-06-27T05:41:47.841-07:00Wow... is it true we did all this?? The fun of th...Wow... is it true we did all this?? The fun of the shared experience made all the work a pleasure! It's pretty amazing to see the list though as it's something to smile about as the book finally arrives in stores. As my sports-minded husband would say, when the game is over, we can at least say we gave it all on the field with this book ;-). Congratulations, Karen! Joanne Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05097757043575720154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-31166559268346333342013-06-27T05:29:43.062-07:002013-06-27T05:29:43.062-07:00Was happy to help out via the Flirt Squad to help ...Was happy to help out via the Flirt Squad to help promote the book. I'm excited to read it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15317792300616098592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-50827930018919496472013-06-27T00:17:33.781-07:002013-06-27T00:17:33.781-07:00Karen - I'm sure you're headed to Supersta...Karen - I'm sure you're headed to Superstardom! What a plan - I'll bet General Motors isn't that well organized. The energy, enthusiasm, and belief that fueled you through the writing will certainly power you to make a great impression everywhere! I'm not even familiar with half the e-venues on your list, but it's a new world and it sounds like you're ready to conquerMuriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.com