tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post2295831230818670386..comments2024-03-29T01:47:48.560-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: That Was the Year, That Was.Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26542561598492824162011-12-30T11:59:46.870-05:002011-12-30T11:59:46.870-05:00Oh Hank, . . . it is miraculous that I could ignor...Oh Hank, . . . it is miraculous that I could ignore the Knicks reference in Rosemary's comment . . . and you noticed! When Grandmother Harrington flew out to visit me in California - when she was 87 - I asked her how her flight was. She said, "Oh for god's sake, how bad could it be? I sat with Doug Flutie all the way from Logan."Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83207733439427423602011-12-30T09:50:15.861-05:002011-12-30T09:50:15.861-05:00Reine..ah. You are a miracle.
Ro! You are SO righ...Reine..ah. You are a miracle.<br /><br />Ro! You are SO right. Edits, sunscreen, champagne and friends. <br />GO 12!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21716593911892025242011-12-30T00:25:43.746-05:002011-12-30T00:25:43.746-05:00Rosemary, that is a terrific thought. Scout and I ...Rosemary, that is a terrific thought. Scout and I have a lovely bottle of champagne chilling, and we are looking forward to a much happier 2012!Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64299653601010751282011-12-30T00:08:02.594-05:002011-12-30T00:08:02.594-05:00Well...the good news for those of us who didn'...Well...the good news for those of us who didn't have stellar years is that...it's almost over and 2012 is going to ROCK!!<br /><br />I got two lovely emails from readers today and I start my edits soon...will have a lovely New Years Eve with my hubby and then head for a quiet beach in the caribbean for a week. now if only the Knicks would play some defense all would be right with the world.Rosemary Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08033747422699443024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54510539756706336612011-12-29T22:53:07.121-05:002011-12-29T22:53:07.121-05:00I am so honored to know you all...I am so honored to know you all...Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-20695313512975988182011-12-29T20:13:10.650-05:002011-12-29T20:13:10.650-05:00Not a terribly good year for me . . .
Bad: Scamme...Not a terribly good year for me . . .<br /><br />Bad: Scammed out of new rehab wheelchair, paid for by insurance but never delivered by provider who kept money and said he delivered it.<br /><br />Good: Gabby Giffords and staff helped me get new chair.<br /><br />Bad: Couldn't get paratransit ride, but thinking about trying again for a ride over to Safeway to thank them, when I received news alert that they had been shot and some of our neighbors killed.<br /><br />Good: Gabby and some of those shot survived.<br /><br />Good: I found community on the internet.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14786653752952004492011-12-29T19:51:38.736-05:002011-12-29T19:51:38.736-05:00Last spring I attended the wedding of my oldest ne...Last spring I attended the wedding of my oldest nephew. I was moved to tears watching him and his lovely bride interacting with his parents. It was more than the ordinary tears of happiness that people shed at weddings: his mom is my second youngest sibling; she nearly died on the day she was born, along with my mom,from a complication that was not detected until it was almost too late. Both recovered,but were in the hospital for a long time. To be present all those years later with my sister at her son's wedding was so moving! I was just sad that my mom did not live to see it. She was always so proud of my nephew,who is the oldest grandchild.<br /><br />And the young couple recently announced that they will be parents this spring!<br /><br />Lastly, I am glad that I FINALLY joined the local Fine Arts Council, after procrastinating for about four years, and I am even participating in some activities. Wow! Big steps for someone who likes to hide in a corner or sit near the exit at meetings or gatherings!Deb Romanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-73258327388259073582011-12-29T19:33:02.701-05:002011-12-29T19:33:02.701-05:00Happy Birthday Lynn's Mom!Happy Birthday Lynn's Mom!Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74043855907793158052011-12-29T19:08:30.325-05:002011-12-29T19:08:30.325-05:00Oh, gosh, I almost forgot to mention---today is my...Oh, gosh, I almost forgot to mention---today is my Mom's 82nd birthday! Happy B'Day, Mom!<br /><br />Even if she doesn't always get on the computer, I email her copies of stuff!Lynn in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624333137637840905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-10714581533674468652011-12-29T19:01:17.292-05:002011-12-29T19:01:17.292-05:00I'm sort of with Rosemary on this year. But, ...I'm sort of with Rosemary on this year. But, will say the GOOD news, was having my dad surviving a stroke and coming back to be able to read, use the computer and enjoy life as usual, tho' having to use a cane to get around.(Dad taught me to read when I was 2 or 3)<br /><br />We also enjoyed visits from our favorite niece and nephew, who have added much love and spice to our lives, since their mother passed away several years ago.<br /><br />And thirdly, I finished NaNoWriMo for the second year in a row and made some new friends along the way.<br /><br />I'm also thankful for having the Jungle Reds to read and comment on. Learn of new books all the time here. Y'all are the best!Please don't ever go away!Lynn in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624333137637840905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-7771245125141541842011-12-29T17:20:17.831-05:002011-12-29T17:20:17.831-05:00Hmmm - Top three highlights?
I got to attend a pu...Hmmm - Top three highlights?<br /><br />I got to attend a publisher's party at RWA Nat'ls this year. A small (and not mine) publisher, but I got a taste of what the published authors get at conference.<br /><br />I got requests for full manuscripts from agents and editors - and revise and resubmit letters on some. <br /><br />And I sold a short story to Women's World this year. <br /><br />Personally - I'll add one more even though it's not an event, more of a process. <br /><br />I lost 25 pounds this year.Lynn Cahoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12075459480706211807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-46940171525789253302011-12-29T11:22:32.435-05:002011-12-29T11:22:32.435-05:00Edith, congratulationS--the first big book contrac...Edith, congratulationS--the first big book contract is always the biggest thrill. Here's to great success with it in 2012Jungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-11076630431017958972011-12-29T11:21:14.808-05:002011-12-29T11:21:14.808-05:00Hank, condolences on the loss of your mother. She ...Hank, condolences on the loss of your mother. She obviously did a wonderful job in helping shape the amazing *you*.<br /><br />This was a rollercoaster year. In January, The Only married her sweet husband and in December she received her Masters with honors. Career-wise, the year was pretty much a bust. Lots of hope and almosts only to be rejected in the end. I did write more this year than I ever have and still hope to hear good news from Harlequin while I prepare another MS to send off to my editor to finish out the Faerie trilogy. Fingers crossed she'll still want it as it's been a long time in coming.<br /><br />Here's to the good times...Silver Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15606837105470988646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-37672293715816876642011-12-29T10:00:49.234-05:002011-12-29T10:00:49.234-05:00This was a year of "big" occasions for o...This was a year of "big" occasions for our family: my 60th birthday, my brother's 50th, and our youngest daughter's wedding. I did a LOT of traveling, too, and now I'm tired and ready for a little bit of R&R. Preferably with some good books. <br /><br />Except. Our 30th anniversary is coming up fast, and we have more traveling to do around other family occasions. Well, we won't be bored, will we? <br /><br />Happy New Year to all.Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-87545964452283822732011-12-29T09:31:12.493-05:002011-12-29T09:31:12.493-05:00Yay, Edith! Congratulations, Ramona. And Lucy can&...Yay, Edith! Congratulations, Ramona. And Lucy can't wait until your book's out and I can get it for everyone I know who loves food and mystery.<br /><br />I had a great year. COME AND FIND ME came out and the publisher wants two more. For the moment I've stopped holding my breath.<br /><br />The highlight of being a published writer has, since day-one, been getting to meet and hang out with writers whose work I so admire. This year, just for example, I met Jean Auel, Caitlin Shetterly, Jane Friedman, and David Eisenhower, Julia Glass, and Joan Wickersham -- to name just a few. <br /><br />And also hearing that some of the writers whose work I've critiqued are getting agents and contracts -- so exciting and gratifying!!Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-34957297924303385432011-12-29T08:49:45.313-05:002011-12-29T08:49:45.313-05:00I'm going to have to dig deep into my inner Ge...I'm going to have to dig deep into my inner George Bailey (gee, I guess I DID have a wonderful life!) for this one. 2011 was not a particularly wonderful year for me but to borrow a few lyrics from Stephen Sondheim - I'm still here. So I suppose that counts as a highlight.Rosemary Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08033747422699443024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-29387027172928095032011-12-29T08:46:36.281-05:002011-12-29T08:46:36.281-05:00Ramona, what a picture that is, to imagine you rea...Ramona, what a picture that is, to imagine you reading the list. ANd what a lovely and moving tradition.<br /><br />Roberta--yes, we're all so excitied! Lots of pub dates cming up around here..everyone feel free to post them, of course!<br /><br />Edith, may the still-fresh feeling never wear off. I can attest to how long it lasts..I still float!<br /><br />Rosemary--you typed THE END, didn't you?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-20518234874434571412011-12-29T08:31:08.737-05:002011-12-29T08:31:08.737-05:00I will join Hank with one in the remembrance reel....I will join Hank with one in the remembrance reel. I was visiting my parents when my Uncle Johnny (my dad's older brother) died. His funeral was in the church of my childhood, full of relatives I hadn't seen in years--and many I'll probably never see again. I was asked to read the Prayers of the Faithful (list of relatives who died before you) because I'm the one in the family who knows (and can spell and pronoun) all the ancestral names. That confirmed my place as the family memory-keeper.<br /><br />Two professional biggies: I ticked off one from my literary bucket list--a residency at an artists colony. I also was recommended for a fellowship through the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation. Didn't apply or do one single thing, so it was a hugely wonderful surprise to be nominated.Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627775403015684868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-87226060981847537842011-12-29T08:11:56.542-05:002011-12-29T08:11:56.542-05:00Edith, what a year you've had!
My dear hub ha...Edith, what a year you've had!<br /><br />My dear hub had some health issues too--these are resolved and we hope to leave them all in 2011!<br /><br />time with friends and family are always the biggest treasure. I've just come from enjoying Christmas with mine--a lively, loving crowd.<br /><br />And now looking forward to January and my first book in over 3 years--hooray!Lucy Burdettehttp://www.lucyburdette.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-11054082297705814392011-12-29T08:11:49.898-05:002011-12-29T08:11:49.898-05:00Sorry, that should have read, "Visiting one f...Sorry, that should have read, "Visiting one fabulous son in Puerto Rico for Thanksgiving..."Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69601857806379205952011-12-29T07:52:53.575-05:002011-12-29T07:52:53.575-05:00First of all, I hadn't heard about Hank's ...First of all, I hadn't heard about Hank's mother's death. You have spoken of her on occasion, Hank, and she sounded like a remarkable woman. I'm so sorry.<br /><br />My highlight of the year has to be my still-fresh three-book contract with Kensington Publishing for a cozy Local Foods Mystery series. I cannot believe my luck and good fortune to finally break into the "big time," big from my perspective, at least.<br /><br />Visting one fabulous son in Thanksgiving and having the other fabulous one home for Christmas has been lovely.<br /><br />Finally, the lessons I have learned about what kind of small press NOT to go with to publish one's first mystery. SPEAKING OF MURDER is back on the market, alas, but I am much wiser!Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.com