tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post2055286565811479977..comments2023-05-08T06:00:40.186-04:00Comments on BCB Blog: Baby StepsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post-31550482902837491232007-06-15T09:37:00.000-04:002007-06-15T09:37:00.000-04:00Hi Lori! Miss you. Without any young'ns around t...Hi Lori! Miss you. Without any young'ns around to keep an eye on us we'll probably turn into old fogeys.McBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01437136297944260051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post-57303416138951086722007-06-14T23:54:00.000-04:002007-06-14T23:54:00.000-04:00I may have an idea where some of her Minnesota rel...I may have an idea where some of her Minnesota relatives hang out, but if she knows of any available Norwegian farmboys, she's really been holding out on me.<BR/><BR/>Oh well, I'm not above doing some loose research.<BR/><BR/><BR/>pnlcehx: The sound loose research makes.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423470555237426323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post-85425500142493115322007-06-13T21:31:00.000-04:002007-06-13T21:31:00.000-04:00Wait a minute, Lori -- don't all BCB's relatives h...Wait a minute, Lori -- don't all BCB's relatives hang out in Minnesota? It's not that big a place, right? (All those thousands of lakes and millions of mosquitoes take up most of the available space, or so I've been told.)<BR/><BR/>vbskg - Minnesotan for -- well, I'm not sure what it really means, but all the Norwegian Lutheran flannel-clad farmboys blushed when I used it. Must have been my pronounciation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post-82135073204753000792007-06-13T07:43:00.000-04:002007-06-13T07:43:00.000-04:00Awww, man, cue the Disney soundtrack:When you wish...Awww, man, cue the Disney soundtrack:<BR/><BR/><I>When you wish upon a star<BR/>Makes no difference who you are . . .</I><BR/><BR/>I think mine is a dark star presiding over a cold lifeless planet, but hey, I'm not picky. A star is a star and I'm wishing as hard as I know how.<BR/><BR/>Back atcha, babe. I'm so very proud of you too.<BR/><BR/>Hugs and love.BCBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03073904727232797021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post-74335741761659519702007-06-12T23:57:00.000-04:002007-06-12T23:57:00.000-04:00BCB - it's not such a long shot. Look at me. I'm...BCB - it's not such a long shot. Look at me. I'm dyslexic. I was told early on not to even try, it would never work out. Most people don't get published. And the list goes on and on - but I never quit. I never stopped and in just a few days, I will have my first e-book published.<BR/><BR/>It's not such a long shot my friend. You are talented. You have something to say. I'm in awe of you. You amaze me. <BR/><BR/>I'm proud to call you friend.<BR/><BR/>I love you.JThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13519025250067949045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post-9486838594217728742007-06-12T23:06:00.000-04:002007-06-12T23:06:00.000-04:00Note to self: Do not ever tell Lori how to contact...<I>Note to self: Do not ever tell Lori how to contact family members.</I>BCBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03073904727232797021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post-13026103604928085282007-06-12T23:04:00.000-04:002007-06-12T23:04:00.000-04:00You all are so nice. I'm a little overwhelmed at a...You all are so nice. I'm a little overwhelmed at all the support and enthusiasm for something that-- well, honestly, something that might never happen. It's a real long shot. I can't even tell you how great it feels to know I've got people cheering me on.<BR/><BR/>Never mind that we're all a bunch of deluded fools, it still feels terrific.BCBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03073904727232797021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post-27237473618652218372007-06-12T12:06:00.000-04:002007-06-12T12:06:00.000-04:00That is fantastic news! I hope this is the first ...That is fantastic news! I hope this is the first of many giant steps for you!btudahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844967363037036715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post-12678776111932250912007-06-12T00:46:00.000-04:002007-06-12T00:46:00.000-04:00I'm so HAPPY for you. You done good, BCB. You do...I'm so HAPPY for you. You done good, BCB. You done <I>real</I> good.<BR/><BR/>I think I'm going to start writing your VH1 "Before They Were Stars" episode script...wait...is there a "Before They were Authors?" show?...heck, is there a VH1 anymore?<BR/><BR/>Meh. Who cares? I'll it up anyway. This is going to be good.<BR/><BR/>Oh, I've decided you get no say as to how accurate it is.<BR/><BR/>Alright, now I want your book to be published just so I can get this show going. I think I'll get OH to help...if she ever comes back.<BR/><BR/>JKJEQ: Just Kidding. Joking ever quickly.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423470555237426323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post-34331971420231842332007-06-11T21:47:00.000-04:002007-06-11T21:47:00.000-04:00Can I be your delta reader?Can I be your delta reader?McBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01437136297944260051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post-82603406724768428572007-06-11T21:43:00.000-04:002007-06-11T21:43:00.000-04:00Woot!!! Proud of ya and good deal- have it marked ...Woot!!! Proud of ya and good deal- have it marked on my calendar to purchase mid to late 2008- but, uhm, it would help if I had a few more details- oh well, plenty of timeConscripted Cherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16176903687000921329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post-44637359294673509482007-06-11T17:44:00.000-04:002007-06-11T17:44:00.000-04:00BCB - that is soooo fab-u-lous!!! We are so proud ...BCB - that is soooo fab-u-lous!!! We are so proud of you - no brain log jam, answered questions, didn't puke - I'm impressed!! Pretty soon we will have another published author to read (you). How could it not happen, you're brilliant!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post-11012799826993535292007-06-11T14:09:00.000-04:002007-06-11T14:09:00.000-04:00Well, you may get your first agent read because ev...Well, you may get your first agent read because everyone got asked for a partial, but, baby, that's still an agent read! Wahoo! Best of luck on this.ZaZahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12612336460423701718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post-33053470073697575932007-06-11T08:38:00.000-04:002007-06-11T08:38:00.000-04:00That is so great! It's hard enough just to get fac...That is so great! It's hard enough just to get face time with an agent, so that alone is good thing, but the positive feedbackis fabulous! Way to go! <BR/>So, when can I buy it? ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post-44906341865777502442007-06-10T22:25:00.000-04:002007-06-10T22:25:00.000-04:00BCN, Excellent news...had no doubt that you would ...BCN, Excellent news...had no doubt that you would be able to say and do exactly what was needed.<BR/>Once that agent reads your ms they will know what we have known all along - You are one great writer/author.<BR/>Looking forward to seeing a few pages. Anything at all you want to share.<BR/>Really really proud of you!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post-76976195124197675182007-06-10T21:07:00.000-04:002007-06-10T21:07:00.000-04:00Wonderful!Now I would love a post on what this mee...Wonderful!<BR/><BR/>Now I would love a post on what this meeting was for. A writing chapter, maybe? And a one-liner about your magnificent, lovely, and otherwise glorious novel? Humm. You need a tshirt that says "Lurking Pays."<BR/><BR/>Go, BCB!GatorPersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16698626542323862231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post-54206208390778486862007-06-10T20:54:00.000-04:002007-06-10T20:54:00.000-04:00BCB, WAY TO GO!! We're SO proud of you! Here you...BCB, WAY TO GO!! <BR/><BR/>We're SO proud of you! Here you went and talked to a BIG SHOT, and you didn't faint, or spew, or fall on anyone. <BR/><BR/>I'm doing the happy dance just for you! <BR/><BR/>WOOOOHOOOO!!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00135566072668967886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post-32905496648539430292007-06-10T20:39:00.000-04:002007-06-10T20:39:00.000-04:00YIPPEEEEEEE for BCB. You have a wonderful voice w...YIPPEEEEEEE for BCB. You have a wonderful voice when you write. No wonder the agent responded..obviously a very astute person! <BR/>We have a "I'm Proud of You" song in our house and I am singing it for you right now! <BR/>Truly, when a dream comes true, (and I think coming face to face with an agent qualifies) it deserves a virtual margarita and a huge (((((((HUG))))).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post-51726881398134325422007-06-10T19:20:00.000-04:002007-06-10T19:20:00.000-04:00YAY!!! Don't minimize the experience. It's a won...YAY!!! Don't minimize the experience. It's a wonderful thing to have finished a book and pitched it;even better to have a positive response to said pitch. Good for you!Keziah Fentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07938311968836003221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post-22370167775684348072007-06-10T19:19:00.000-04:002007-06-10T19:19:00.000-04:00Alright!You are a great writer. And every publish...Alright!<BR/><BR/>You are a great writer. And every published author out there has had a first book accepted ... why not you? <BR/><BR/>Tell you what, you be all calm and I'll get excited for you.McBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01437136297944260051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post-35280752002691088472007-06-10T19:03:00.000-04:002007-06-10T19:03:00.000-04:00BCB - you know I've got your back. Good for you! ...BCB - you know I've got your back. Good for you! You should pat yourself on the back. You are a "real" writer!JThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13519025250067949045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post-38970323785493174122007-06-10T17:24:00.000-04:002007-06-10T17:24:00.000-04:00Ok, I just noticed something. I'm physically in t...Ok, I just noticed something. I'm physically in the Netherlands (meetings for work on Monday and Tuesday). When I posted my comment it took me a minute to realize that all of the blogger stuff is in Dutch.<BR/><BR/>For example:<BR/>Verplichte velden moeten worden ingevuld<BR/><BR/>And:<BR/>Al deze velden zijn optioneel<BR/><BR/>And:<BR/>Voorbeeld<BR/><BR/>Good think I know what all the buttons do, or I would have been lost.<BR/><BR/>Ok, back to my usual last minute scramble to get ready. Argh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34518678.post-81199297971599141412007-06-10T17:20:00.000-04:002007-06-10T17:20:00.000-04:00Woohoo!!! Way to go, BCB! I'm so excited for you!...Woohoo!!! Way to go, BCB! I'm so excited for you! And really proud that you made your deadline.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com