tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post2158870063397918558..comments2024-02-16T15:14:36.719-06:00Comments on Wet Noodle Posse: Guest blogger Robin KayeMJFredrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06881706931355203700noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-20838925910957226212008-10-29T22:41:00.000-05:002008-10-29T22:41:00.000-05:00LOL! Robin, I LOVE making those calls to finalists...LOL! Robin, I LOVE making those calls to finalists. It's one of the absolute best parts of being a member of the board, just for pure fun's sake. I really get a kick out of hearing the reactions, and the more excited and bordering on incoherent, the better! :)Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-85285815225262948522008-10-29T21:41:00.000-05:002008-10-29T21:41:00.000-05:00Robin, what a great story! Every time I hear a sto...Robin, what a great story! Every time I hear a story like yours I think "That could happen to me!" It really does give you hope. Like you, I entered the Golden Heart (2008 for the very first time) and I just wanted to break into the top percentage. I would get my scores, enter some more contests and see what happened. I know I dithered like an idiot when I got that phone call and I remember I tried to sit down on the bed, missed and sat on the floor. <BR/><BR/>I'm entering this year with NO expectations because gee, it worked before!Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-33826138888056846712008-10-29T21:21:00.000-05:002008-10-29T21:21:00.000-05:00Kathy~It was great seeing you in NJ. Let me know h...Kathy~<BR/><BR/>It was great seeing you in NJ. Let me know how you like Romeo, Romeo. <BR/><BR/>Robin :)Robin Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16262933225938609682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-37262355114014393112008-10-29T21:20:00.000-05:002008-10-29T21:20:00.000-05:00Judi! I'm so glad you were there too. I needed a w...Judi! I'm so glad you were there too. I needed a witness to tell me it was all really happening and to give me a pinch now and then. I'm so lucky to have had you around to do both. Actually, I've been blessed to have you around since I joined RWA. You and the rest of VFRW. You guys are the best. <BR/><BR/>Hugs...Robin :)Robin Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16262933225938609682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-79140658199046368702008-10-29T19:46:00.000-05:002008-10-29T19:46:00.000-05:00Hey Robin, Thanks for sharing your fab. call story...Hey Robin, Thanks for sharing your fab. call story. I have my copy of Romeo, Romeo and can't wait to read it. Great seeing you in NJ. All the best, Kathy www.kathykulig.comKathy Kulighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17061095905421177808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-11697827117089537202008-10-29T19:16:00.000-05:002008-10-29T19:16:00.000-05:00I was there! I was there! I remember your head in ...I was there! I was there! I remember your head in the clouds with all those pretty stars twirlign around them like a cartoon character! It was a GREAT conference and I'm so glad you shared it with me!<BR/><BR/>And for anyone who hasn't read the book yet - RUN, don't walk, to your nearest bookstore to get it as soon as it's available! It's fabulous!Judi Fennellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12913199632952461638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-41254391860367031362008-10-29T17:03:00.000-05:002008-10-29T17:03:00.000-05:00LOL, Esri. I hope it was good for you!Robin :)LOL, Esri. I hope it was good for you!<BR/><BR/>Robin :)Robin Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16262933225938609682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-4183783998178849142008-10-29T16:27:00.000-05:002008-10-29T16:27:00.000-05:00"...there was my DH holding the couch up with one ..."...there was my DH holding the couch up with one hand while he vacuumed under it."<BR/><BR/>OMG, I think I just had an orgasm.Esri Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12329547309752835833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-82645130172350369512008-10-29T16:20:00.000-05:002008-10-29T16:20:00.000-05:00Great story, Robin! My "Call story" really was a c...Great story, Robin! My "Call story" really was a call--and my husband is the one who answered it!<BR/>I've yet to meet Deb or anyone else face to face. <BR/>Guess I should have gone to SF!Cheryl Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11464377381132807409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-24393729236059499902008-10-29T16:14:00.000-05:002008-10-29T16:14:00.000-05:00Hi, I'm back. I decided to hang out at Panera and ...Hi, I'm back. I decided to hang out at Panera and take advantage of their free WiFi so I can visit with you and eat good stuff I shouldn't. I tell myself I only ate that pecan roll so I wouldn't feel guilty for camping out here. If I did this every day I drove my dancer and waited the hours I wait, I'd have even more of a weight problem than I already do! I usually just hit the library, but their wifi has been iffy lately.<BR/><BR/>Keli - our posts must have crossed, I want to say hi and thanks for coming. You're the best!<BR/><BR/>Pat, my dear. You are so sweet. I had such fun with you and Laurie in NJ! Pat's one of my GH sisters, though we were friends long before that. She's the best kind of friend, she bought 2 copies of Romeo, Romeo and she can high-kick with the best of them. LOL Hugs right back atcha sweetie.<BR/><BR/>RK - I went to the Bob Mayer workshop and he gave me some good advice. He told me to pump up the external conflict a bit, I made Nick and Rosalie's businesses conflict with each other and I think it's a much stronger book for it even though Deb seemed to like it just fine before that. <BR/><BR/>Esri~ Put your mind at ease. I'm no 20 year-old, I'm firmly planted in the 40 and up group though, I'm told I don't act my age.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Christine~ You are so right about everyone in the GH group. I met a bunch of 2008 GHers in SF this year. My friend from the 007 GH group, Kristina McMorris, finaled again this year with a manuscript she penned with her mom, Linda. We all had such fun at Nationals, it almost made up for the crud I came home with that lasted a month. <BR/><BR/>Diane and Theresa, Thanks for the kind words, Diane, I hope I see you on the 15th.<BR/><BR/>Yes, Teresa. I have Nick vacuuming. He is a domestic god after all. I couldn't very well having him lounging about with his hands in his pants diddlin' like so many men. <BR/><BR/>I'd love to say it's pure fiction, but I stole that little vacuuming scene right out of my own life. When my husband and I were dating we lived 60 miles apart and he would claim the couch most weekends while I was living with my mother. I always cleaned the house Saturday mornings so he'd help. One day, I had been talking to my mother about something in her room, we both walked out at the same time and there was my DH holding the couch up with one hand while he vacuumed under it. My mother turned to me and said "Marry him." so I did.<BR/><BR/><BR/>I'll check back with everyone soon.<BR/><BR/>Robin :)Robin Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16262933225938609682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-60050833920075129962008-10-29T15:37:00.000-05:002008-10-29T15:37:00.000-05:00I pre-ordered Romeo Romeo and am reading it now. R...I pre-ordered Romeo Romeo and am reading it now. Robin, you even have the man vacuuming, We should all have a "Nick" in our lives! The one time my husband vacuumed, I took a picture. I told him that it was women's porn. If only I could convince him to vacuum in a towel. Wahoo! I'm loving your book, Robin.Teresa H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06219571613736220616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-4240579953669134112008-10-29T14:17:00.000-05:002008-10-29T14:17:00.000-05:00Waving to Annie Solomon!!!!It is so good to see yo...Waving to Annie Solomon!!!!<BR/>It is so good to see you here, Annie. <BR/><BR/>Annie and I used to be Warner Forever colleagues when I had Diane Perkins books out.Diane Gastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770373530197339170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-59081586867535950172008-10-29T14:15:00.000-05:002008-10-29T14:15:00.000-05:00Hi, Robin!Fancy meeting you here instead of a WRW ...Hi, Robin!<BR/>Fancy meeting you here instead of a WRW meeting. I'm thrilled with your success and not at all envious at your swift means of selling. It happens sometimes. <BR/><BR/>I, too, am a GH finalist (and a Noodler) who sold because of the contest. It wasn't like I'd never heard of Mills & Boon, but I'd never thought of submitting a ms to them; didn't think I'd have a chance, so, like you, the sale came because of the contest. <BR/><BR/>All I can say is WAY TO GO!!!!!!!Diane Gastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770373530197339170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-23259934636767093482008-10-29T14:07:00.000-05:002008-10-29T14:07:00.000-05:00Hi Robin,You've got me curious. What did you do to...Hi Robin,<BR/><BR/>You've got me curious. What did you do to the mss between entering it in the GH and Deb requesting it?<BR/><BR/>Enjoyed your post!Rashda Khanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04803134396969891096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-1956072645297800912008-10-29T13:36:00.000-05:002008-10-29T13:36:00.000-05:00It's great to see so many folks on the blog today....It's great to see so many folks on the blog today. Robin, thanks for bringing the "crowd". :-)<BR/><BR/>Here's a hug for my fellow pixie sisters (2008 GHers). <BR/><BR/>Like Christine mentioned, another perk of finaling in the GH is the friendships and connections you make with your fellow finalists.Prisakisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12909271289337919937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-47802380785168497232008-10-29T13:02:00.000-05:002008-10-29T13:02:00.000-05:00Wow. What a great story! Now see, Robin's $50 inve...Wow. What a great story! Now see, Robin's $50 investment paid off pretty handsomely!<BR/><BR/>Love the premise of your story. Will have to get that one. :D<BR/><BR/>Pris: Your post made me well up.<BR/><BR/>Theresa: Being published, I hate her a little less. Not much, though. :D At least she doesn't look 16. Robin, if you're in your 20s, we don't want to know.Esri Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12329547309752835833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-21151845576393489622008-10-29T12:43:00.000-05:002008-10-29T12:43:00.000-05:00Wonderful story, Robin! But you're right...I hate ...Wonderful story, Robin! But you're right...I hate you! Ha! No. I love this story and I wish you MUCH success!!! Thanks for coming to the WNP today. Your book sounds like a fun read!Theresa Raganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815320170046221853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-33443453241983264892008-10-29T12:24:00.000-05:002008-10-29T12:24:00.000-05:00I brought it home, I read it, and I'll recommend i...I brought it home, I read it, and I'll recommend it to anyone. You know I don't read much contemporary fiction, darlin', but for you...anything. So glad I did. You know I entered with a "snowball's chance" mindset as well, and although I didn't win, finaling came as a major surprise. I'm so glad I did. Being part of the 007s has been fabulous. (Did you know Avon has come out with a "Bond Girl 007" perfume. Have no idea what it smells like, but I will check it out. LOL)<BR/>Write well, my friend. Thanks for the laughs, the dances, and the pep talks. {{{Hugs}}}Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15717723698946651091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-33559043843698143872008-10-29T12:21:00.000-05:002008-10-29T12:21:00.000-05:00I see that Keli Gwyn stopped by the blog today. S...I see that Keli Gwyn stopped by the blog today. She's an example of what else happens when you enter the GH: Golden Friendships. She entered (and finaled twice!) for the 2008 GH. I had actually judged one of her manuscripts for a previous contest, but it was over the GH that we began corresponding, then met in San Fran, and voila, a friendship was born! Entering a contest can have lots of benefits you would never imagine.<BR/><BR/>Congrats on such a great sale story, Robin.<BR/><BR/>Christine TrentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-2917232987715883812008-10-29T11:55:00.000-05:002008-10-29T11:55:00.000-05:00Wow! What a great response from everyone. Christin...Wow! What a great response from everyone. <BR/><BR/>Christine, thanks for coming by. I still have the Golden Leaf award you won in NJ so we'll have to get together soon before I get too attached to it. Congratulations again on your wonderful win.<BR/><BR/>Irene~ Thanks so much for passing on the link for Romeo, Romeo. I hope your friend enjoys it.<BR/><BR/>Dianna~ It's great to see you here! Deb Werksman is wonderful to work with. Actually, everyone at Sourcebooks has been great. I'm very lucky.<BR/><BR/>To all my Casababes - thanks so much for the support. You guys are one of the happy surprises I received when I sold. What a wonderful group.<BR/><BR/>Barbara~ Thanks for buying my book I hope you enjoy it. Good luck in the GH! I think it's wise to have a goal and entering is a great one. As for expectations, I always live by the saying "It's better to be happily surprised than disappointed." <BR/><BR/>Caroline! So great of you to stop by. The 007 GH group is another of the happy surprises in my journey. What a wonderful group of friends. <BR/><BR/>Prisakiss~ Good luck with this year's entry. It sounds as if you're well on your way! Congratulations!<BR/><BR/>Patricia~ Thanks, working with Sourcebooks has been wonderful. I've really enjoyed it.<BR/><BR/>I'm going to have to run my dancer to her dance school in a bit (it's an hour and a half away) and won't be back until later tonight. I'll check back in with you all then.<BR/><BR/>Robin :)Robin Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16262933225938609682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-19792448568109169302008-10-29T11:36:00.000-05:002008-10-29T11:36:00.000-05:00Robin,Thanks for sharing your call story and GH ex...Robin,<BR/>Thanks for sharing your call story and GH experience with us!Mo Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13644902211036445323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-58456802373686488842008-10-29T11:35:00.000-05:002008-10-29T11:35:00.000-05:00Wow! What a call story. I've heard the Golden Hear...Wow! What a call story. I've heard the Golden Heart can be the "Golden Ticket" for some finalists. It certainly was in your case. Congrats again on your sale.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-33138545243638476352008-10-29T11:17:00.000-05:002008-10-29T11:17:00.000-05:00That's a fun call story. And I've heard good thin...That's a fun call story. <BR/><BR/>And I've heard good things about Sourcebooks too so it's nice to hear that your experience has been a good one so far.PatriciaWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04572087157439187319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-88803887801372706732008-10-29T11:07:00.000-05:002008-10-29T11:07:00.000-05:00Romeo is now on my "must buy" list. All this prai...Romeo is now on my "must buy" list. All this praise has me anxious to read it.<BR/><BR/>Robin, sounds like you've penned a winner!!Prisakisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12909271289337919937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-1447654127489745462008-10-29T10:48:00.000-05:002008-10-29T10:48:00.000-05:00Hey fellow Casababe (Linda has coined a new term),...Hey fellow Casababe (Linda has coined a new term), great call story. I hadn't heard the whole thing before. But I did read Romeo the MINUTE I got home from NJ with my personalized signed copy, and I can attest it's AB FAB. Run right out and buy it everyone!Marie Forcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550719567520289405noreply@blogger.com