tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post4682395937522057568..comments2024-03-18T21:16:14.441-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Happy WHAT Day? Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76122896766792194172016-03-02T10:50:43.951-05:002016-03-02T10:50:43.951-05:00Tricia,
Great! Email me at shawnreillysimmons@gmai...Tricia,<br />Great! Email me at shawnreillysimmons@gmail.com and then I'll have your email, and I'll forward the books on to you. Thanks for participating and have a great day!!<br />ShawnSRShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181542640641775926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-78510695637728379062016-02-28T20:17:56.238-05:002016-02-28T20:17:56.238-05:002/28/2016
Oh, thanks so much Shawn and to the onl...2/28/2016<br /><br />Oh, thanks so much Shawn and to the online randomizer! Where shall I send my contact info to receive the books?<br /><br />Thanks again!<br /><br />~Tricia (shows up as TFJ in comments)TFJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145220939173150233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21249410750751997642016-02-19T06:55:31.852-05:002016-02-19T06:55:31.852-05:00I had such a blast here on Jungle Reds yesterday! ...I had such a blast here on Jungle Reds yesterday! Thanks to you all for making me feel so welcome. Using an online randomizer, Tricia (TJF) was chosen to receive copies of the books! I hope you all have a great day--off to celebrate my birthday. Again. <br />ShawnSRShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181542640641775926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47948557767405877692016-02-18T18:28:12.945-05:002016-02-18T18:28:12.945-05:00Dru Ann- thanks for being one of my biggest suppor...Dru Ann- thanks for being one of my biggest supporters, from the very beginning...I love you to pieces!<br /><br />Kait-you always have the coolest stories. And not working on your birthday is a great way to mark the day. Keeping it your own is perfect.SRShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181542640641775926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86482661692164910282016-02-18T17:51:24.497-05:002016-02-18T17:51:24.497-05:00Happy birthdays, Shawn! And Happy February! Lookin...Happy birthdays, Shawn! And Happy February! Looking forward to the release of your books. For those of us not in front of (or even around) the movie cameras, there is a vicarious thrill hearing about them first hand.<br /><br />I don't celebrate my birthday, no reason, just don't although I won't work on it. The best birthday present ever--the first moon landing. I remember watching and hoping that they would get out of that danged capsule before the clock struck midnight! They did.Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758348842858993203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-1720236900107263202016-02-18T17:46:10.051-05:002016-02-18T17:46:10.051-05:00Congratulations Shawn! Happy Birthday! I'm s...Congratulations Shawn! Happy Birthday! I'm so proud of what you've accomplished. Druhttp://drusbookmusing.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23006900477568636382016-02-18T17:39:03.946-05:002016-02-18T17:39:03.946-05:00Did someone say cocktails?? Now you're speakin...Did someone say cocktails?? Now you're speaking my language! <br /><br />Ritter-thank you so much! I hope you enjoy them. And I love your creative way of scoring two legit birthdays!SRShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181542640641775926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42221033754042234662016-02-18T17:14:17.255-05:002016-02-18T17:14:17.255-05:00I was born at 11:45 p.m. in a later time zone than...I was born at 11:45 p.m. in a later time zone than where I live now, so I tell everyone I have two birthdays since it would have already been tomorrow here when I was born. Anything to get extra cake and best wishes, right? Can't wait to read your books! But please don't put me in the drawing--I already have them preordered :)Ritter Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08061350506378402974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5218912809287727562016-02-18T17:13:05.432-05:002016-02-18T17:13:05.432-05:00Hah, yes! It's never to cold for summer cockta...Hah, yes! It's never to cold for summer cocktails.Lisa Alberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12591430453957883948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39741674243543618492016-02-18T16:54:39.850-05:002016-02-18T16:54:39.850-05:00And Lisa, you can always PRACTICE the summer cock...And Lisa, you can always PRACTICE the summer cocktails...like, now.... <br /><br />Yup, Shawn, there' no treasure like a good editor!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27145230801900846482016-02-18T16:37:53.228-05:002016-02-18T16:37:53.228-05:00Pat D, I could do the summer, totally. In fact, I ...Pat D, I could do the summer, totally. In fact, I moved last year and now have a fantastic desk/backyard, perfect for a summertime party. So maybe I'll start celebrating in the summer instead of spring. I'm picturing some very nice summer cocktails. :-)Lisa Alberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12591430453957883948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56605180630858666512016-02-18T14:53:29.263-05:002016-02-18T14:53:29.263-05:00Celia, You can't beat that gift. If someone gi...Celia, You can't beat that gift. If someone gives me a plane ticket to London tomorrow, I'll probably faint. <br /><br />Jgal--thank you!! I hope you enjoy them. They were fun to write. We are lucky that President's Day gives us a little vacation around our birthday--cool stuff does happen in February!<br /><br />Pat D--November is big for you! Thank you so much, and keep on with that mental age. That's the one that's most important, anyway. SRShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181542640641775926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-45237854487441135452016-02-18T14:48:49.276-05:002016-02-18T14:48:49.276-05:00Hank-the editing process was enlightening, humblin...Hank-the editing process was enlightening, humbling and intense, but all for the good. I think it's tough to see all the things that an objective reader sees, the repetitive phrasing, leaning on conventions, etc. For me, the focus was on streamlining the books, developing the characters more deeply and cleaning up some repetitive dialogue. When I came through the other side of it on these two books, I started writing book 3 for Henery with fresh, wide open eyes to the things I previously used as crutches. (they still had stuff to say about Designer Diet, but less overall LOL). The care and attention Henery Press gives to their authors is so encouraging and wonderful. I couldn't be happier to be in the Hen House. SRShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181542640641775926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49194108834268471502016-02-18T14:43:56.917-05:002016-02-18T14:43:56.917-05:00TFJ-Life is for celebrating, and what better to ce...TFJ-Life is for celebrating, and what better to celebrate than a new lease on life! Bravo-so glad you join in with the birthday season concept--a little more joy in life is always a good thing.<br /><br />Deborah-My granddad used to say the same thing about beating the alternative. Which I didn't understand fully as a 9 year old, but I get it now. LOL--so cool you can share the birthday fun with your daughter too.<br /><br />Lisa--yes, Henery is a great group!! And I hear you about winter birthdays (especially January). My sister is a July and she always got a pool party. It's still too cold for that even in South Florida... SRShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181542640641775926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57994043674904905352016-02-18T14:39:42.309-05:002016-02-18T14:39:42.309-05:00Julie, I can't wait to see you too! And I'...Julie, I can't wait to see you too! And I'm so happy for you and your Agatha Nom--I let out a "squee" when I saw your name come through on the slate. We will definitely be toasting come April!SRShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181542640641775926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64287544420397559432016-02-18T14:36:47.959-05:002016-02-18T14:36:47.959-05:00Karen in Ohio--what a great kid! I'm proud to ...Karen in Ohio--what a great kid! I'm proud to say I've read to our son every day since he was 6 weeks old, and when he was 3 1/2 he started reading on his own. He's in Kindergarten now, but they pull him out during reading to sit in with the first graders because he's so far ahead of his class (and he's even out-reading some of the older kids). So proud of him--and for us for raising our kind of kids!!SRShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181542640641775926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-66410310666572352232016-02-18T14:15:38.302-05:002016-02-18T14:15:38.302-05:00Lisa, be like Queen Elizabeth and celebrate your b...Lisa, be like Queen Elizabeth and celebrate your b-day in the summertime. I'm not really into celebrating MY birthday, but I'm happy to do things for other people's birthdays. If that made any sense. We had some pretty awesome parties for my son when he was a kid. Nowadays if someone asks my age I tell them (it's 66) but the number doesn't mean much to me. I'm MUCH younger in my head! I've always loved the fall season best, maybe because I'm a November baby. As is my son, little brother, godson, and departed grandpa and uncle. Congratulations Shawn on being part of Henery Press. They have some great authors!Pat Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76275065392797554742016-02-18T14:00:54.837-05:002016-02-18T14:00:54.837-05:00Happy Birthdays Shawn! You are lucky to have so ma...Happy Birthdays Shawn! You are lucky to have so many wonderful things to celebrate in February. Your books about behind the scenes on movie sets sound intriguing, and have been added to my TBR list. <br /><br />I’ve always enjoyed my February Bday too. Sharing a Bday with George Washington, February 22, always gave me the day off work, until they combined Washington’s and Lincoln’s birthdays into President’s Day. At least I still get a day off near my birthday.<br /><br />Congrats on your new book releases! <br /> <br />Jgalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39524588160390000862016-02-18T13:31:25.095-05:002016-02-18T13:31:25.095-05:00Happy Birthday and Happy Release Birthday! You ar...Happy Birthday and Happy Release Birthday! You are right about the years ending in "5" and "0" as being milestone years. I think that my best birthday was my 30th when I got a plane ticket to London. Best trip ever!Celia Fowlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02138257308552361041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63993419362012683612016-02-18T13:19:09.724-05:002016-02-18T13:19:09.724-05:00My point exactly, Lisa! You get a celebration day...My point exactly, Lisa! You get a celebration day each year--who says it has to be on your actual birthday??Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57640663846601706472016-02-18T13:18:20.248-05:002016-02-18T13:18:20.248-05:00Shawn--Henery is amazing, no question. What did yo...Shawn--Henery is amazing, no question. What did you learn form the their editing process?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30951399820350165862016-02-18T13:17:51.412-05:002016-02-18T13:17:51.412-05:00Congratulations, Shawn, on your milestone birthday...Congratulations, Shawn, on your milestone birthdays! I love the covers of your books -- Henery Press does such a good job, doesn't it?<br /><br />I had a milestone birthday last month ... but I didn't celebrate in a big way. The problem with January birthdays, at least for me, is January itself. Ho-hum. Post-Christmas, in the heart of winter darkness (S.A.D. anyone?). So the going joke with my friends is that I celebrate my birthdays in the spring. :-)Lisa Alberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12591430453957883948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9834255494249320902016-02-18T13:17:48.529-05:002016-02-18T13:17:48.529-05:00Yes, yes, so well put Susan-birthdays are a privil...Yes, yes, so well put Susan-birthdays are a privilege! I'm with your Dad, Debs. xoo <br /><br />Kristopher--when??? We'll celebrate HERE! Wanna do a celebration blog for us?<br /><br />Karen, he IS our kind of kid! Wish him a HB from all of us.... And Tricia, you are practically a teenager! <br /><br />Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86163500713265107002016-02-18T12:20:31.767-05:002016-02-18T12:20:31.767-05:00Happy Birthdays Shawn!! And a big Happy Book Birth...Happy Birthdays Shawn!! And a big Happy Book Birthday. What a terrific achievement--truly a dream come true. I got great advice from Hank and Hallie about my book birthday--enjoy every minute. <br /><br />Looking forward to seeing you at Malice, and to raising a glass!Julie Hennrikushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808414338196669006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18027753826293306512016-02-18T11:54:59.915-05:002016-02-18T11:54:59.915-05:00Welcome, Shawn, and happy birthdays, plural! I'...Welcome, Shawn, and happy birthdays, plural! I'm fascinated by movie behind-the-scenes stuff, and by food, so your books will be double winners for me. And isn't Henery great?<br /><br />My first book birthday is in February, too. A good month! I'm a June girl, as is my daughter. Her birthday is June 25th, so when she was younger we always made a big deal over her half birthday on Christmas Day.<br /><br />And we're big believers in the week-long birthday. Sometimes, by the time I've celebrated with family and different friends, I manage to stretch them out even longer. <br /><br />Hubby always says he wants to ignore birthdays, but I think they should be celebrated. My dad always said, "It beats the alternative," and I fully agree. (He lived to 96, so he had it down.)Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.com