Karen Foley
Lynn Raye Harris
Ellen Hartman
Diana Holquist
Samantha Hunter
Shirley Jump
Dee Tenorio
Jeannie Watt
A Sad Goodbye . . .
Wow. My fingers are not wanting to type this. I've really enjoyed the blog over the past year and it's been wonderful to cyber-meet all of you!
But it's time for me, too, to say goodbye. It's the same old story of too many commitments and not enough time to follow through properly on them all. You've heard the story before--and I'm sure you've lived it yourself. Right?
At the moment I'm in a small town in Kansas, staying with my dad and stepmom and sister and brother and . . . more! LOL. It's quiet and there's snow on the ground and I've finally caught up on sleep and life seems full of infinite possibility. Life seems manageable again.
But I know as soon as I return home to Florida I'll have to hit the ground running. There's a contract to finish negotiating, then a book to write--FAST--as usual. There's the non-stop promotional grind to get back into. Career planning (hey, other authors, I can hear you laughing!) to do. A house to run, flab to remove from the thighs, other life goals, etc. etc.
None of this is unusual and we all do it in some form or fashion, but I am trying to simplify and streamline and regain sanity. And unfortunately that means focusing on the manuscript as much as possible and not playing so much on the internet--no matter how much fun it is!
I wish you guys nothing but the very best. If you're writing, then I hope to soon see you published. If you're reading, then I wish you fabulous books and long hours of enjoyment. And if you're just hanging out, I love you for that and will come back as often as I can to visit.
Happy New Year to you! And a hug goodbye as I reluctantly resign from Cigars. All best,
Karen Kendall
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Sorry to see you go, Karen...
You've been such a source of humor and experience here, and I've loved having you on board -- Sarah brought you into the blog, and I was always grateful to have had the chance to get to know you! I hope you really will come back and blog with us, guest blog, and let us know how things are working out (including that possible new addition to the family!).
It's been fun, and I hate it that you're leaving, but I wish you all the best, and know we'll still keep in touch...
hugs
Sam
Sorry to see you leaving
Sorry to see you leaving Karen! We look forward to your guest blogs!
www.lisareneejones.com
www.theknightsofwhite.com
We will miss you
Karen,
I am sorry to hear that you will also leave us. Wish you all the best for 2008 and I am looking forward to see you here again as a guest blogger or maybe at a booksigning in Florida.
We'll miss you
All the best in 2008, Karen. We'll miss you also but understand that you need to do what's best for you. Hope to see you guest blogging from time to time.
Sorry to see you go,
Sorry to see you go, Karen.
I wish you all the best in 2008.
Sorry to see you go, but
Sorry to see you go, but best of luck in all that you do!
Argh!
Oh, Karen! Not you, too!! :(
More seriously, Karen, very best wishes personally and professionally this coming year as you pursue your heart's desires :) You've got lots to think about and take care of, and I'm glad you're making the time for your priorities!
Naturally looking forward to your guest blogs, and to your new releases (books, and others?) in the coming years!
Hugs to you!
And the rest of you Cigar authors, please stay put, okay? We'll be very undemanding of your time, seriously! ;)
And uh, wow! Just noticed all the new covers on the right--woohoo!
Bye
I guess like Sarah we will still see you with occasional guest blogs :)
Wish you the best for 2008... it is amazing to know how much authors have things going on for them, writing, sometimes a career on the side, and life in general!
Will everyone leave... I
Will everyone leave... I used to read the Pink Ladies blog and they decided to close the website.
Will there be new authors joining this blog?
I hope next year will be less stressful, and I understand that it is important to have priorities... and that blogs are quite enery draining... I seem to be somewhat addicted myself! Anyway, we can always have some news through your website I guess :)
Nathalie
there are already new name under the author websites list and new current books listed.
The new authors are Megan Hart, Dee Tenorio and Jeanie Watt.
You'll be missed! Take care
You'll be missed! Take care of yourself and come back when you are all caught up and relaxed.
bye!
sorry, fingers hit enter before I was done.
Good luck, Karen, and best wishes for 2008. You gotta do what you gotta do...
M
Read in bed!
www.meganhart.com
Best wishes in all you do -
Best wishes in all you do - times change and you do what you can! Happy New Year
Aloha, Karen...
It sounds softer than goodbye. :-) You shall be sorely missed, but we have to make the tough decisions sometimes, so we all understand. You're a fabulous writer and a funny, funny lady. It was you who brought me to LIAEC. Thank you.
Much cheer.
Elen
Chiming in Late
Karen, I've enjoyed getting to know you on Cigars, and am so sorry to see you leave, but completely understand your reasons for doing so. Wishing you all the very best, and hoping you'll come back and guest blog with us often.
Tears
Karen, I'm shedding a few tears. I'll miss you so much. Your humor and your presence here will certainly leave a gap. I wish you all the best, and hope that this year brings everything wonderful your way.
Best Wishes and Lots of Hugs, Mads:(
You will be
You will be missed..hopefully with the extra time we will see some extra books out there..(no pressure there..LOL) Happy New Year!!!!
Kendra