The Something Good Happened Today Thread

[Carole]

Thanks Sue...I mean Sam! Hugs back!!

[Carole]

Alexis wrote: "That is not something GOOD, that is something amazing Carole. Congrats!"

I know, thanks Alexis. My son didn't know. I got the email. I called him and we got on a three way phone conversation with my younger son and I sent them the email so they opened it together on the phone with me. My younger son does all the covers and websites. They each live about a quarter mile from me, but I think I could hear them screaming. lol

[Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger)]

Thanks Carole! Transitioning to my future author name. : )

[Carole]

It takes awhile to get used to. For some time they would be calling me Carole and I didn't answer until I realized they meant me. Now I have trouble answering to my real name and when I sign checks I make the mistake of doing them with the pen name. lol.

[Christina]

Finished my husband's present in less than 24 hours! It turned out a lot better than I thought and I actually got inspired to add a similar item to my "summer brain" projects for next year."

[Melissa]

Ember wrote: "HAHAHA! Melissa love it! Congrats!"

Why, thank you. :D

[Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger)]

Carole, I didn't think of that. I'll definitely be doing the same!! Hugs

Christina, Great job on getting your hubby's present finished in HALF the time you hoped!! Hugs

[Jane]

Pressed that orange button. The one with publish written on it.

Zippedey do dah

[Thomas]

Congrats Jane!!

[Monday]

Congrats, I wish you success and fulfilment from that newly published book.

[Rohvannyn]

I just figured out why I'm getting a few sales on my comedy book! Amazon put an ad on a particular article on HubPages, that features MY book, and people are actually seeing it! W00t!

[Carole]

Rohvannyn wrote: "I just figured out why I'm getting a few sales on my comedy book! Amazon put an ad on a particular article on HubPages, that features MY book, and people are actually seeing it! W00t!"

That's great!

[Alexis]

I found this website that lets you order a bunch of glasses for like ten euro for one so I went crazy and got new glasses in all colors of the rainbow. (Ok, fine, 3 colors.)

I had a date. And although I looked and felt like crap, the date itself did not suck.:D

Haven't written a word since my BDAY and I'm starting to get very annoyed about that. Very annoyed. BUT I managed to land an editor and two new beta readers.

[Carole]

I love rainbows. They make me smile. ;)

[Kay]

Congratulations Carole, amazing news! And to you, Jane on your recently published book.
My good thing today was that I took a break- something I've not done in several weeks. I stayed in my pyjamas for far too long, drank hot chocolate and played on my DS for a few hours. It was fantastic :D

[[deleted user]]

I just got a really positive email back from a possible internship with the Chicago Reader! I've been looking for an internship for college credit and this may be a great opportunity!

Also: Finals are over!!!!

[Alexis]

I'm wondering if we could have a Random Thoughts thread.. I'm staying off Twitter and Facebook these days for my sanity but would still love a place to chat about random things that dont fit on my blog.

[Dwayne, Head of Lettuce]

Alexis wrote: "I'm wondering if we could have a Random Thoughts thread..."

Browse the fun folder. There's a lot of interesting and fun topics. If you don't see one that fits whatever you feel like talking about, start a new topic. I'm not sure what a "Random Thoughts" thread would be, but it might work. As long as it is upbeat and positive. Topics in the fun folder do not have to be about writing, either. In fact, those are really the best in my opinion. There's only so many ways you can say "I write stories" or "I sold a book" before it starts to sound repetitive.

[Alexis]

Dwayne wrote: "Alexis wrote: "I'm wondering if we could have a Random Thoughts thread..."

Browse the fun folder. There's a lot of interesting and fun topics. If you don't see one that fits whatever you feel like..."

I'm going to do some browsing, thanks!

[Alexis]

Micah wrote: "I just got a really positive email back from a possible internship with the Chicago Reader! I've been looking for an internship for college credit and this may be a great opportunity!

Also: Finals..."

Congrats!!!

[Ray]

Alexis:
Thanks for initiating the therapeutic postings of good news. Post election, book promotion, and need for some love can take its toll! To share and hear about the good things effecting individuals and Goodreads community is a needed/positive change.

[Alexis]

Ray wrote: "Alexis:
Thanks for initiating the therapeutic postings of good news. Post election, book promotion, and need for some love can take its toll! To share and hear about the good things effecting indiv..."

Thank you Ray! :) I checked out your profile just now (nosy now) and realized that I added your book to my to-read list back at the beginning of November and forgot to buy it. So thank you for indirectly reminding me lol

[Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger)]

Jane, YAHOOOOO!!! Congrats and Best Wishes of Success!! Hugs!!

Rohvannyn, Congrats on the unexpected advertising! Good luck!! Hugs!!

Alex, Congrats on your sale and shopping fun!! Hugs!!

Alexis, Those colorful glasses sound lovely! Our home is an explosion of color! Hugs!!

Kay, Great job at relaxing and recharging!! Hugs!!

Nicah, Good luck getting the internship. I'm glad finals are over. Hugs!!

[Jane]

The little book I put out only yesterday. People like it! Sales and kind reviews.

As this one is quite personal, I find myself particularly pleased that it is giving pleasure.

[Robin]

Alex wrote: "I've just discovered my 3rd review, and it's a lovely 4* with nice things to say about my book, what a delight before bedtime. If it keeps going like this it won't be long before I can hit up those..."

Congratulations, Alex! You are on your way.

[Robin]

Jane wrote: "The little book I put out only yesterday. People like it! Sales and kind reviews.

As this one is quite personal, I find myself particularly pleased that it is giving pleasure."

Congratulations, Jane. Good for you, writing a meaningful book!

[Robin]

Alexis wrote: "I'm wondering if we could have a Random Thoughts thread.. I'm staying off Twitter and Facebook these days for my sanity but would still love a place to chat about random things that dont fit on my ..."

Thank you for offering this thread, Alexis. I don't blame you for unplugging from FB and Twitter. Funny how time shrinks when I visit them. What are you writing theses days?

[Robin]

Alex wrote: "Very true Robin, I'm doing better than I expected so things are good."

Good to hear!

[Alexis]

Robin wrote: "Alexis wrote: "I'm wondering if we could have a Random Thoughts thread.. I'm staying off Twitter and Facebook these days for my sanity but would still love a place to chat about random things that ..."

An erotic romance novel starring a badass heroine and a silly hero. I know alphas are all the rage these days, but I think funny guys deserve love too. I just love them. :D And you?

[Clint]

Carole wrote: "It is a great boost- especially because I didn't enter it anywhere. It was chosen by the readers on that site."

That made me grin so hard my jaws ache.

[Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger)]

Carole wrote: "I love rainbows. They make me smile. ;)"

I enjoy painting and drawing rainbows!! Hugs!

[Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger)]

Jane wrote: "The little book I put out only yesterday. People like it! Sales and kind reviews.

As this one is quite personal, I find myself particularly pleased that it is giving pleasure."

SO happy for you, Jane!! Hugs!

[Alexis]

I laughed so hard today my sides hurt. My mother received a racy message from her brother in law on Whatsapp, but she thought it was just some sort of message telling you something about your astrological sign, so she forwarded it to all her friends lolol. Turns out, aha, it tells you what favorite sexual position is. With pictures and everything. She spend all day apologizing to her church friends lmao. AND blocked her brother in law.

Ugh on the bookfront - still nada. :(

[Clint]

Alexis wrote: "She spend all day apologizing to her church friends lmao."

LOL! That's the basis for a novel right there!

[Robin]

Alexis wrote: "Robin wrote: "Alexis wrote: "I'm wondering if we could have a Random Thoughts thread.. I'm staying off Twitter and Facebook these days for my sanity but would still love a place to chat about rando..."

Wow! Sounds wild. I wish you well with that. As for me, I'm working with a film producer on a screen adaptation of my first novel about a boy healer in the 1900s. I want to get to the sequel soon, too. Always so much to do, and so little time.

[Alexis]

Clint wrote: "Alexis wrote: "She spend all day apologizing to her church friends lmao."

LOL! That's the basis for a novel right there!"

I laugh everytime that I think about it, lol!


A screen adaptation Robin!? That is very cool. I hope it all works out wonderfully..

[Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger)]

Clint wrote: "Alexis wrote: "She spend all day apologizing to her church friends lmao."

LOL! That's the basis for a novel right there!"

I agree! That's too funny!! Hugs

[Aislinn]

My Goodreads giveaway got approved! In the new year I'll be giving away a few paperback copies of my book. I'm excited to see how it goes.

[Robin]

Aislinn wrote: "My Goodreads giveaway got approved! In the new year I'll be giving away a few paperback copies of my book. I'm excited to see how it goes."

Good for you! I hope you giveaway a bunch!

[Aislinn]

Robin wrote: "Aislinn wrote: "My Goodreads giveaway got approved! In the new year I'll be giving away a few paperback copies of my book. I'm excited to see how it goes."

Good for you! I hope you giveaway a bunch!"

Thanks!

[Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger)]

Congratulations, Aislinn!! Hugs!!

[Rohvannyn]

Congrats, Aislinn!

Today I got fanart. Yay! And I gave out cookies at work, and everybody liked them, and the diabetics really appreciated the fact that I brought nuts and cheese for them. Usually the diabetics get ignored when people bring treats for the team.

[Alexis]

Rohvannyn wrote: "Congrats, Aislinn!

Today I got fanart. Yay! And I gave out cookies at work, and everybody liked them, and the diabetics really appreciated the fact that I brought nuts and cheese for them. Usuall..."

Nice! I wish I had cookies now..

[Rohvannyn]

Alexis wrote: "Rohvannyn wrote: "Congrats, Aislinn!

Today I got fanart. Yay! And I gave out cookies at work, and everybody liked them, and the diabetics really appreciated the fact that I brought nuts and chees..."

Well, I could give you a virtual one, but I'm not sure how well that would work.

[Alexis]

Rohvannyn wrote: "Alexis wrote: "Rohvannyn wrote: "Congrats, Aislinn!

Today I got fanart. Yay! And I gave out cookies at work, and everybody liked them, and the diabetics really appreciated the fact that I brought..."

That'd be torture. I do have an order of belgian fries and chicken wings coming soon.. :)

[C.L.]

I just had my second Netgalley reviewer who said they bought a paperback copy of my book after reading the review copy. That makes me feel feelings.

[Carole]

YAY for you CL

[Thomas]

C.L. wrote: "I just had my second Netgalley reviewer who said they bought a paperback copy of my book after reading the review copy. That makes me feel feelings."

Woo hoo! That's awesome!

[Rohvannyn]

C.L. wrote: "I just had my second Netgalley reviewer who said they bought a paperback copy of my book after reading the review copy. That makes me feel feelings."

Good feelings, I hope! Awesome!

[C.B., Beach Body Moderator]

Rohvannyn wrote: "Today I got fanart. Yay! "

That sounds really exciting! :D