tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post4609711563654773716..comments2024-03-22T03:27:19.859-04:00Comments on Sourcebooks Casablanca Romance Authors: My 1st (Virtual) ChristmasAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914920560584429315noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-37538890201146648362008-12-09T20:22:00.000-05:002008-12-09T20:22:00.000-05:00As I said not too long ago in a Casa essay, the tr...As I said not too long ago in a Casa essay, the true life-long friends and connections I have made through my writing endeavors are the very best part. That support has kept me sane and on track so many times! Some are more casual, and that is fine. But several have become very, very close. Meeting them all would be icing on the cake, but not necessary I think as I know our friendships are as real - and in some cases more real - than people I have met in more traditional ways. The internet is a powerful thing, in many ways, and I do not think I could now live without it. <BR/><BR/>Great essay Malena!Sharon Lathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09539439531975181469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-15414247773157012032008-12-09T16:50:00.000-05:002008-12-09T16:50:00.000-05:00So glad you all dropped in today. It's icy out the...So glad you all dropped in today. It's icy out there in the "real world" and had to get the real pet groomed (My dot just wouldn't go for a virtual pet any longer!) and kids warmer coats. It's 28 degrees outside but always perfect 69 degrees in the house for writing!Malena Lotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17989944242640005848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-14209791469526024152008-12-09T15:23:00.000-05:002008-12-09T15:23:00.000-05:00I used to be skeptical about whether real relation...I used to be skeptical about whether real relationships could form via the Internet. My thought was that, sure, you could "meet" someone but you could never really get to know them without a face-to-face and the relationship would be superficial. Not so. If the last year has taught me anything, it is that the people you meet online are as real and can become as important as anyone you can reach out and touch. We are social creatures; we can't help ourselves. Oh, and your recipe for Sooner Champagne is new to me, but something I must try.Christina Harlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03573077374647045372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-71703937855178103262008-12-09T14:14:00.000-05:002008-12-09T14:14:00.000-05:00Efriends are wonderful and even better when we mee...Efriends are wonderful and even better when we meet in person, so I was very glad to meet you in SF. <BR/><BR/>And relaxing in that chair sounds like a great idea.<BR/><BR/>LindaLinda Wisdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04398941824875217938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-67566949836265472322008-12-09T13:26:00.000-05:002008-12-09T13:26:00.000-05:00Without a doubt, the CasaBabe connection is someth...Without a doubt, the CasaBabe connection is something I'm not sure I would have survived without. I've learned so much from all of you, about the publishing business and so much more. <BR/>Through my writing, I've also been in contact with people in Australia, Bulgaria, and Singapore, not to mention a number of states I've never visited. The web is truly one fantastic way of bringing all the people of the world together.Cheryl Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11464377381132807409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-37150013850734287382008-12-09T11:36:00.000-05:002008-12-09T11:36:00.000-05:00What you said, MM:-) I don't know what I would do...What you said, MM:-) I don't know what I would do without all of you! I would be depressingly lonely and disheveled, instead of just disheveled. I'm in my Ministry of Silly Walks sweatshirt, and I probably ought to just go ahead and pull the hood over my hair, because it's already given up for today.<BR/><BR/>Happy Holidays, Malena! I'm happy to count you as one of my friends:-)Kendra Leigh Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10254059079950439368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-73451980704100136362008-12-09T11:04:00.000-05:002008-12-09T11:04:00.000-05:00You said it about the e-friends! What did writers ...You said it about the e-friends! What did writers do before we could live in one another's lives as we can now? I would never have gotten this far without the constant help and support of people I have never met face to face--but whom I've grown to love. Now I'm made even richer by my Casababe e-friends.<BR/><BR/>You're also right about the double lives we lead. I'm arrayed in glorious beige sweats and my hair hasn't seen a comb this day. My bottom grows wider every day I sit in this chair, while, I assure you, I've grown no taller.<BR/><BR/>Happy holidays, Malena!Mary Margrethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04777940150169201630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-67939245267251110952008-12-09T09:53:00.000-05:002008-12-09T09:53:00.000-05:00Hooray for e-friends! I love having not just a gre...Hooray for e-friends! I love having not just a great group of authors to talk to all day, but a great group of friends :)Danielle Jackson Dresserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293766728921704640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-10801862208128953652008-12-09T09:39:00.000-05:002008-12-09T09:39:00.000-05:00OMG, Robin! Where can I get me some GRUMPY Pjs? My...OMG, Robin! Where can I get me some GRUMPY Pjs? My family would DIE of laughter! Always in my PJs, always grumpy! Perfect combo!Marie Forcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550719567520289405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-82141212299097780632008-12-09T09:24:00.000-05:002008-12-09T09:24:00.000-05:00Happy Holidays, Malena!I don't know what I'd do wi...Happy Holidays, Malena!<BR/><BR/>I don't know what I'd do without my e-friends most of whom now I've met in person. Even my friend Suz from Oz! LOL <BR/><BR/>I'm so glad to have my e-friends and my Casababes. They truly make life more fun, especially when I'm on the computer wearing Green Christmas pjs with Grumpy of the seven dwarfs fame all over them!<BR/><BR/>LOL Hugs.....Robin :)Robin Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16262933225938609682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-23543870343237588242008-12-09T08:15:00.000-05:002008-12-09T08:15:00.000-05:00Happy holidays to you my Sooner pal! Glad we got t...Happy holidays to you my Sooner pal! Glad we got to meet online and in person this year! And here's to e-friends, who make the lonely life of a writer more bearable through their love, their support, and their ability to "get it" like no one else in our lives ever could.Marie Forcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550719567520289405noreply@blogger.com