tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post434655491608943344..comments2023-10-11T09:22:33.136-04:00Comments on Paperback Writer: Left Behind TenUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-4542818661708287702007-04-30T12:58:00.000-04:002007-04-30T12:58:00.000-04:00I'm back from RT and happy that I didn't experienc...I'm back from RT and happy that I didn't experience any of the negative things. I presented on three workshops and panels, sold a good amount of books at the booksigning, hung out and talked business with lots of friends i don't get to see very often and, had a load of fun performing in Vampires of the Wild, Wild, West. <BR/><BR/>RT and conventions aren't for everyone, that's true, but some of us benefit and have a great time, too.Mary Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186261066656584772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-71826124890324817172007-04-27T13:15:00.000-04:002007-04-27T13:15:00.000-04:00This is a freakin' awesome post. Thanks for the la...This is a freakin' awesome post. Thanks for the laugh!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-25547198562046019892007-04-26T22:50:00.000-04:002007-04-26T22:50:00.000-04:00Lynn -- About #3 - 3. Missing all the fangirls...Lynn -- <BR/><BR/> About #3 - 3. Missing all the fangirls who, no matter how many books you've published, have never heard of you or your novels, which don't really look all that interesting, btw, and shouldn't be published in their favorite genre, which is written SO much better by the author they're semi-stalking, and it's their God-given fangirl duty to loudly inform you of this, preferably when you're in the middle of giving a workshop or a signing.<BR/><BR/><BR/> Been there, seen this and had it done! The line I got was "Oh, you write for Harlequin? I NEVER read those....."<BR/><BR/> Bodily harm was ever-so-close..<BR/><BR/> TerriTerri Brisbinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14866839874585980451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-61186560322363022332007-04-26T21:29:00.000-04:002007-04-26T21:29:00.000-04:00I've decided #8 is the one I'm missing most. Ahhhh...I've decided #8 is the one I'm missing most. Ahhhh, it gives me a flashback to Dallas in July with the Mary Kay Vs RWA. <BR/><BR/>No wonder I'm pining.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02495558736099438348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-20597062399540347892007-04-26T19:47:00.000-04:002007-04-26T19:47:00.000-04:00SUPER SNARK. I KNEW there was a reason I LUV your ...SUPER SNARK. I KNEW there was a reason I LUV your books.It could be worse, I remember when old kitty was "encouraging" the authors to help hawk her "sea algae pills" at the RT conventions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-42361434135181125712007-04-26T17:59:00.000-04:002007-04-26T17:59:00.000-04:00I only heard of RT this time last year, and it was...I only heard of RT this time last year, and it was an hour down the road in Daytona. Someone recommended that I go down for the Sat morning signing - holy freaking cat dodoo batman! The rabidness, the happy happy joy joy squeeing of women buried under suitcases of books, and the icing on the cake? The line for a Laurell K Hamilton signature!<BR/><BR/>What an eye opener. I'm not sure I've convinced myself that all the money's worth it yet. We shall see for next year.Anne Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13367309115282110083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-89135219450095032932007-04-26T16:05:00.000-04:002007-04-26T16:05:00.000-04:00Thanks, I love my present. But I still sort of wan...Thanks, I love my present. But I still sort of wanna play.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02495558736099438348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-75791525211483748462007-04-26T15:06:00.000-04:002007-04-26T15:06:00.000-04:00A kitten convention?*runs away screaming*The scars...A kitten convention?<BR/><BR/>*runs away screaming*<BR/><BR/>The scars, look at the scars!nonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00415222406280230021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-60633698270676227392007-04-26T14:40:00.000-04:002007-04-26T14:40:00.000-04:00I swear, every time I sat down at a table filled w...I swear, every time I sat down at a table filled with lovely comfy-looking older ladies at RWA last year they ended up being Sweet or Inspirational writers-I write erotic romance so conversation waned pretty damn quickly...<BR/><BR/>(My sister in the UK highly recommended your vampire books-I have the first one near the top of my TBR pile.)Kate Pearcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079485861541059016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-5669470551904265832007-04-26T12:19:00.000-04:002007-04-26T12:19:00.000-04:00Between your list and Shiloh's, I'm actually prett...Between your list and Shiloh's, I'm actually pretty happy I'm staying at home. Also, there are these books I need to finish, which a big interruption in the form of RT would not help.<BR/><BR/>As for the fishnet, leather skirt and bustier, I haven't dressed like that for, um, 6 years. I've matured. OK, I had kids and now the leather doesn't fit.charlenetegliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061754720849284938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-15186164341709245442007-04-26T12:06:00.000-04:002007-04-26T12:06:00.000-04:00Lynn, what about conventions outside the US?Ever h...Lynn, what about conventions outside the US?<BR/>Ever had one in France? I mean, I see loads of young wanna-be writers walking around here in Paris, like all around Notre Dame, trying to write their first novel around the "romantically" charged atmosphere of the Seine, legs dangling over the edge. <BR/>they sneer at other tourists from America and i see longing for greatness in their eyes^^<BR/><BR/>Hope this makes senserastarabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10813041329623843193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-65073496806204010632007-04-26T11:15:00.000-04:002007-04-26T11:15:00.000-04:00I was very green and shy in my con-going daysI gue...<STRONG> I was very green and shy in my con-going days</STRONG><BR/><BR/>I guess this is one of the reasons I don't much mind the cons when I do go. I dunno how green I am, ever was or might be, but shy? Never been an issue with me. ;pAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-70065024340784549682007-04-26T11:13:00.000-04:002007-04-26T11:13:00.000-04:00Which brings up a question on other linkage, Shilo...<STRONG> Which brings up a question on other linkage, Shiloh -- I have Vamps and Scamps linked to your name on my sidebar, and I meant to change that to your personal blog. That okay, or should I link both (I can do one link for your first name and the other for your last.) </STRONG><BR/><BR/>Shoot... lol, I don't care. I'm just thrilled to see my name up there period. Makes me think my experiments in blogging aren't totally boring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-12904846714000272742007-04-26T11:10:00.000-04:002007-04-26T11:10:00.000-04:00I have to say, I too, was feeling the 'left out of...I have to say, I too, was feeling the 'left out of RT blues' but after laughing till my sides hurt by this posting, I have a new attitude. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for the attitude adjustment.<BR/><BR/>Skylar Sinclair.Skylar Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06857530040036687680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-35227625160851338422007-04-26T10:44:00.000-04:002007-04-26T10:44:00.000-04:00Buffysquirrel wrote: On the other hand, I bet they...Buffysquirrel wrote: <I>On the other hand, I bet they don't have kittens that ambush you every step you take.</I><BR/><BR/>Awww. Let's have a kitten convention!the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-60499564783791362362007-04-26T10:42:00.000-04:002007-04-26T10:42:00.000-04:00Meardaba wrote: I've never been to a convention be...Meardaba wrote: <I>I've never been to a convention before...does #3 actually happen?</I><BR/><BR/>I've been nailed by one or more disgruntled fangirls at every signing I did at RWA cons, and had three workshops and one panel interrupted by people only there to tear apart my presentation. I;ve even been attacked while teaching free online classes. I could probably handle it better now, but I was very green and shy in my con-going days, and it completely unnerved me.the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-55458105523110377042007-04-26T10:36:00.000-04:002007-04-26T10:36:00.000-04:00Only 8 elevators, but only 2 ladie's restrooms.Only 8 elevators, but only 2 ladie's restrooms.Robin Baynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640632701164428942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-89921139714774268342007-04-26T10:24:00.000-04:002007-04-26T10:24:00.000-04:00Jason, I apologize for misspelling your name. I'm...Jason, I apologize for misspelling your name. I'm working out of a hotel room with no VRS at the moment, so I will be typo'ing all over the place.the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-66363512009261524022007-04-26T10:23:00.000-04:002007-04-26T10:23:00.000-04:00Shiloh wrote: and what if you're not nice enough t...Shiloh wrote: <I>and what if you're not nice enough to pretend and just walk away....</I><BR/><BR/>You know, I've never been that nice.<BR/><BR/><I>This was my TT subject today</I><BR/><BR/>Good post. I'm with you on the hotel food and the beds. <A HREF="http://shilohwalker.wordpress.com/" REL="nofollow">Here's the link</A> if you all want to read Shi's TT.<BR/><BR/>Which brings up a question on other linkage, Shiloh -- I have Vamps and Scamps linked to your name on my sidebar, and I meant to change that to your personal blog. That okay, or should I link both (I can do one link for your first name and the other for your last.)the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-22570187263198692022007-04-26T10:21:00.000-04:002007-04-26T10:21:00.000-04:00HOnestly, I'd pay to see the throwdown in #8 but i...HOnestly, I'd pay to see the throwdown in #8 but i'm sick like that =)Amie Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14145328243563702260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-78176612658274795582007-04-26T10:17:00.000-04:002007-04-26T10:17:00.000-04:00Jeson wrote: Don't forget the dedicated fan who ow...Jeson wrote: <I>Don't forget the dedicated fan who owns all of your books, and wants to discuss how the ending to your most recent book was not what the character that they love would do at all.</I><BR/><BR/>Oh, God, yes. Although I get that in the comfort of my own home whenever I read e-mail: <I>Dear Ms. Viehl, I'm heartbroken, just heartbroken over what you did to [insert protagonist's name] and I'm writing to your editor as soon as I'm done chewing you out because this must stop before you ruin my favorite books of all time.....</I>the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-72329851709456825982007-04-26T10:14:00.000-04:002007-04-26T10:14:00.000-04:00Ashlyn wrote: Socialising is overrated, although t...Ashlyn wrote: <I>Socialising is overrated, although the Starbucks fight would probably be amusing to me as a bystander.</I><BR/><BR/>The cat fights are really the best part. That's why they never put me in charge of the seating arrangements at the big luncheons.the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-90197929477429269632007-04-26T10:11:00.000-04:002007-04-26T10:11:00.000-04:00Marjorie wrote: Dude. Are you sure you aren't here...Marjorie wrote: <I>Dude. Are you sure you aren't here?</I><BR/><BR/>Lol. No, I've done my con time for good. :) Seriously, I hope you have fun and sign many books. :)the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-15685839173510955572007-04-26T10:05:00.000-04:002007-04-26T10:05:00.000-04:00Oh, you BAAAAD girl. Now you'll never be invited t...Oh, you BAAAAD girl. Now you'll never be invited to give a workshop on "Alpha Vamps and the Skanky Ho's Who Love Them."Selah Marchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01401559971641060793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-8145170265554770442007-04-26T09:56:00.000-04:002007-04-26T09:56:00.000-04:00I just want to know if #10 is for real. The world...I just want to know if #10 is for real. The world can always use more paranormal westerns.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com