tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post1340470595568684470..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: Getting "The Call"Ally Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-32962001531362188462012-01-28T11:59:29.791+11:002012-01-28T11:59:29.791+11:00Emmie - I remember getting your email while I was ...Emmie - I remember getting your email while I was at the RWA National Conference in NYC. I was at the bar with the GIAM crew and I checked my phone. I read your message telling me you had sold and I started crying and freaking everyone out.<br /><br />When I explained what had made me act like a crazy woman we all got another drink and toasted you. So, you see . . . someone was having drinks for your moment! ; )<br /><br />Enjoy every moment, my friend.Robin Covingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08738966068843350238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-52742738389735445392012-01-27T08:25:47.845+11:002012-01-27T08:25:47.845+11:00Sorry it's taken me a while to get here and co...Sorry it's taken me a while to get here and comment! Such a fab call story, and so true. You never know when an editor might call. <br /><br />Unfortunately when I received "the call" I was pregnant so couldn't celebrate with all the champagne I wanted to ... although I did break my otherwise strict no-drinking-while-pregnant to sip about a third of a glass of bubbly :)<br /><br />Enjoy receiving your first book in the mail!<br /><br />SorayaSoraya Lane - Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10521543660384254251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-33874257093534795702012-01-26T16:25:45.276+11:002012-01-26T16:25:45.276+11:00Great call story. Congratulations!Great call story. Congratulations!Kaeleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07897964695988614355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-35317516410595657142012-01-26T13:47:13.053+11:002012-01-26T13:47:13.053+11:00Fab call story - you know how thrilled I was when ...Fab call story - you know how thrilled I was when you got "the call".<br /><br />Celebtrating with bubbles is the way to go, and as Serena said - how about a champers breakfast?!<br /><br />Well done - can't wait to see Cassie in print :)Joanne Dannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13860484505716962263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-43664050410220407482012-01-26T11:36:25.320+11:002012-01-26T11:36:25.320+11:00What a gorgeous call story, Emmie. I received the ...What a gorgeous call story, Emmie. I received the call at 11:30 on a Monday night and was, amazingly, still up. I made the DH answer, though, as the only person who ever rings that late is a friend of his. He held the phone out to me and said, "It's Bryony Green from Mills & Boon." My heart stopped. I sat on the step by the phone and grinned like a loon when she said she wanted to buy my book. I don't remember too much after that. :-) Except I hardly slept a wink all night. *Happy sigh*Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-74518735537351741912012-01-26T01:06:40.454+11:002012-01-26T01:06:40.454+11:00Great call story, Emmie! I have no idea how you ma...Great call story, Emmie! I have no idea how you managed to go straight to work! My call story was really in two parts - the first when I found out I won New Voices (via Facebook!) and the second when my editor emailed me to say my book had been accepted, and they wanted my next one, too. Unfortunately I received both that email, and the subsequent phone call a few days later, while I was visiting my grandparents in hospital. So, standing in a hospital corridor I was quite subdued, and my grandfather died a few hours after my editor called. Not what I imagined in the many years of visualising my call, but I'm so glad I got to tell my grandfather before he passed away.Leah Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07541640223609201519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-88213096986481857222012-01-25T22:38:36.054+11:002012-01-25T22:38:36.054+11:00Hi Emmie,
Wonderful call story. I agree with Seren...Hi Emmie,<br />Wonderful call story. I agree with Serena. Used to be a lot of champagne breakfasts around a few years ago.Can't wait to read Cassie's Grand Plan.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />MargaretMargaret Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123830410502520003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-31446540328184475122012-01-25T22:26:49.879+11:002012-01-25T22:26:49.879+11:00Hi Emmie,
I never get tired of hearing your call s...Hi Emmie,<br />I never get tired of hearing your call story. One thing, have you never heard of champagne breakfasts? They were huge in the 70s ;-P<br />I have ordered Cassie's Grand Plan and can't wait to receive it so you can sign it for me!!Serena Tatti Story Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17925330119104651251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-38226618928704845022012-01-25T21:29:00.267+11:002012-01-25T21:29:00.267+11:00Hi Emmie
I love your call story - and can't w...Hi Emmie<br /><br />I love your call story - and can't wait to be able to share mine with you. I'm still waiting, so your blog was extremely useful. <br /><br />I like Louise's idea of never letting the bubbly get old. And your idea of keeping a continual stash of chocolate something in the house. <br /><br />Whatever I do, I'm sure it will involve lots of screaming, phone calls to family and friends, bubbles and good food.<br /><br />Can't wait to read Cassie's Grand Plan!<br /><br />MichelleMichelle Somershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12456587199949658362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-42965917826251598812012-01-25T17:01:56.115+11:002012-01-25T17:01:56.115+11:00Good luck Anita. Fingers crossed we'll be hear...Good luck Anita. Fingers crossed we'll be hearing your story soon.Emmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10944794518661335215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-28509987701447716352012-01-25T17:01:32.384+11:002012-01-25T17:01:32.384+11:00Julia, I think celebratory muesli was an excellent...Julia, I think celebratory muesli was an excellent little idea of mine. I might have to market some!Emmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10944794518661335215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-23066877617117538922012-01-25T17:00:58.026+11:002012-01-25T17:00:58.026+11:00Thanks Romance Reader and Jo -- I think, like Jane...Thanks Romance Reader and Jo -- I think, like Janet's experience, every call would be a milestone. My second book was via email (again in the morning) but it was still just as exciting.Emmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10944794518661335215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-32430255351263251072012-01-25T16:59:32.420+11:002012-01-25T16:59:32.420+11:00Thanks Rachel. I'm starting to think now that ...Thanks Rachel. I'm starting to think now that I was robbed of a certain amount of bubbles... might have to make up for that!Emmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10944794518661335215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-21243939233712619192012-01-25T16:58:53.698+11:002012-01-25T16:58:53.698+11:00Hey Sharon -- glad to hear I wasn't the only o...Hey Sharon -- glad to hear I wasn't the only one who almost missed out!Emmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10944794518661335215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-2168651170104831392012-01-25T16:50:14.983+11:002012-01-25T16:50:14.983+11:00Thanks for sharing, Emmie. Living vicariously thro...Thanks for sharing, Emmie. Living vicariously through others call stories while waiting for my own :)<br /><br />Not sure what I will do to celebrate, nothing planned at the moment. Guess it will be a spur of the moment thing - but I don't think it matters. Getting the call will be enough.AJ Blythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529233142099749005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-89265339239661227212012-01-25T14:35:41.201+11:002012-01-25T14:35:41.201+11:00Thanks so much for sharing your story! I'll be...Thanks so much for sharing your story! I'll be sure and pick up a celebratory muesli!Julia Broadbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593278225395665018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-408023304598532772012-01-25T14:35:16.600+11:002012-01-25T14:35:16.600+11:00Call stories are the best. I have no idea what I&#...Call stories are the best. I have no idea what I'd do. Knowing me, probably scream!!<br />But I remember listening to Janet Evanovich tell hers, (from the cds, when she gave the keynote speech at one of the RWAmerica Conferences) - and even after all the books and the massive success of the Stephanie Plums and being a superstar, she still broke down remembering the day years and years ago, after all those years of writing, when her husband told her "Your editor just called." Gorgeous.Jo Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-79669444785772956622012-01-25T13:39:56.314+11:002012-01-25T13:39:56.314+11:00Congratulations Emmie! It's a great call story...Congratulations Emmie! It's a great call story and thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Wishing you many more such phone calls to come in future!Romance Reader https://www.blogger.com/profile/10633164931292182035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-73800703098774953722012-01-25T13:30:23.131+11:002012-01-25T13:30:23.131+11:00I had an email, and I didn't read it first - d...I had an email, and I didn't read it first - dh gets up before me in the mornings so he saw it and he came running up to the bedroom to tell me. Lovely way to get the news. <br /><br />Like many others, we celebrated with champagne that had been put aside. (I'd also had one aside for first submission and first request of a full ms!) <br /><br />Congrats on your call, Emmie! I can't wait to read Cassie's Grand Plan. :)Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-67945961146187811562012-01-25T12:38:07.390+11:002012-01-25T12:38:07.390+11:00Yes, yes, yes! Emmie, I completely relate to your ...Yes, yes, yes! Emmie, I completely relate to your tips! I nearly didn't answer the phone because I'd just dashed back to the house for something while I was burning off to prepare for the approaching fire season. So I'm there in all my ashy, sooty glory thinking will I or won't I... I did. I guess that kind fairy was looking out for me that day too!<br /><br />I remember shaking like a leaf and not remembering much of what was said! Gosh, and you had to go on to work afterwards! I am in awe!<br /><br />Congratulations, Emmie! It's a great CALL STORY!<br /><br />:)<br />SharonSharon Archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06836969154744451542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-46678330380156917652012-01-25T12:34:06.655+11:002012-01-25T12:34:06.655+11:00Good point Kathy! And I like your reminder about t...Good point Kathy! And I like your reminder about the celebrations to come -- I actually should go buy a bottle of bubbles to have in the fridge for when my author copies arrive -- seeing my book for the first time will definitely be a cause for celebration!Emmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10944794518661335215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-14814651868873051962012-01-25T11:40:41.643+11:002012-01-25T11:40:41.643+11:00Emmie, I really enjoyed reading your call story! H...Emmie, I really enjoyed reading your call story! How exciting! Thank goodness you picked up that phone! And you have many more chances to celebrate--like on your debut day! I so look forward to reading Cassie's Grand Plan--congratulations again! (but you might have to break yourself of that picking-up-the-phone habit now, lest you're besieged with sales pitches)! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-9114785921529973942012-01-25T11:23:05.062+11:002012-01-25T11:23:05.062+11:00Louise, I think that's a fantastic strategy. I...Louise, I think that's a fantastic strategy. I remember buying some v expensive bubbles when I made my first submission. I drank them when I shortly thereafter received my first rejection! I like your "drink and replace" approach...Emmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10944794518661335215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-31564734495933847222012-01-25T11:01:27.116+11:002012-01-25T11:01:27.116+11:00Hi Emmie,
Great call story! I've got no idea h...Hi Emmie,<br />Great call story! I've got no idea how I'd celebrate but bubbles would certainly be involved. Hearing about flat, expensive champagne is a bit discouraging though. In order to make sure the bottle is fresh I think I should drink the one in the fridge each time I submit a ms. and replace it with a fresh bottle against the possibility of 'the call'. What do you think?Louise Reynoldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14564310211599237825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-44111890143520901992012-01-25T10:31:00.770+11:002012-01-25T10:31:00.770+11:00Great story Robyn! Whether it's an email or a ...Great story Robyn! Whether it's an email or a phone call, I'm sure the feelings are still the same and so overwhelming.Emmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10944794518661335215noreply@blogger.com