tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post9128574100020157862..comments2024-01-14T02:19:22.761-05:00Comments on Have Your Cake & Read It Too: A Golden OpportunityErin Knightleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-18781621074472629702011-05-10T22:22:04.161-04:002011-05-10T22:22:04.161-04:00Aww - thanks Dad! I would be nothing without you ...Aww - thanks Dad! I would be nothing without you and Mom... literally ;) Really though, your support is so wonderful, I can't tell you how much I appreciate you guys!Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-3877497175569453152011-05-06T13:19:43.360-04:002011-05-06T13:19:43.360-04:00Hey everybody, THAT'S MY LITTLE GIRL stepping ...Hey everybody, THAT'S MY LITTLE GIRL stepping into the Winner's Circle...WAHOO!!!! ;-) Congratulations, EK! I love being a charter member of your booster club...you are always providing new accomplishments to cheer about! And as a proud parent, I get the added bonus of vicariously sharing in the thrill of your victories!! Enjoy the glow, girl...you've earned it.<br /> Love, DaDMark@theprayerdirectedlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02632487333094901189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-11961466622105675522011-04-05T10:43:26.743-04:002011-04-05T10:43:26.743-04:00I'm so glad you picked up the phone that day, ...I'm so glad you picked up the phone that day, Heather! I know I couldn't have done it without you :) Thanks so much for your friendship, cheerleading, and critiqueing. We are going to have SO much fun in NYC!Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-75945678917722362412011-04-05T10:41:56.785-04:002011-04-05T10:41:56.785-04:00Thank you so much, Jacob - and Sara too of course ...Thank you so much, Jacob - and Sara too of course :) Talk about being there from the beginning!! How fun it is to look back at how far we have come together these last 14 (!) years. I can't wait to see you guys again!Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-71287583348716304702011-04-04T16:26:55.518-04:002011-04-04T16:26:55.518-04:00As always, as a mama writer on deadline, I am way ...As always, as a mama writer on deadline, I am way late to the party...however, let me add this rousing online WOOOOOHOOOOO to the real one on the phone :)<br /><br />I am so very proud of you. I know how hard you worked and revised and learned and changed...that's what it takes to succeed! Glad to know you, my friend, and I will be cheering away at the ceremony in NYC!Heather Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00711640649711338968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-67916009751546402732011-04-02T13:04:11.513-04:002011-04-02T13:04:11.513-04:00Sara and I are filled with joy for you. We knew th...Sara and I are filled with joy for you. We knew this day would come and about a year ago I told Sara that I thought you were going to break into the writing scene big--I just had that feeling. This is just the beginning and we chuckle while shaking our heads at the amazing direction we have all taken since college.... life is amazing.Jacobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-62785729290622797882011-03-31T19:25:23.266-04:002011-03-31T19:25:23.266-04:00Thanks Jenn!! I've been spending the week sho...Thanks Jenn!! I've been spending the week shopping for the headshots and conference clothes just for fun, so I'm a very happy girl right about now :-) <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-62609580755093368792011-03-31T16:26:31.099-04:002011-03-31T16:26:31.099-04:00That is so exciting - CONGRATS!!That is so exciting - CONGRATS!!Jenn Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09214059091291657885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-4230400994073251232011-03-31T00:38:20.145-04:002011-03-31T00:38:20.145-04:00LOL, Tracy - you just try it! My cat-like reflexe...LOL, Tracy - you just try it! My cat-like reflexes are how I plan to steal it in the first place. If I win fair and square, I'll go all Jackie Chan on anyone who tries to pry it from my hands ;)<br />See you there, sweetie!Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-79813732189029034592011-03-30T14:09:34.069-04:002011-03-30T14:09:34.069-04:00Wonderful post, Erin. I completely understand that...Wonderful post, Erin. I completely understand that moment of staring at the phone like it's a snake. Congratulations on being a finalist! Hope you "take it" fair and square. Then i might swipe it from YOU! See you in NYC.Tracy Broganhttp://tracybrogan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-11104509946201668242011-03-29T23:12:21.943-04:002011-03-29T23:12:21.943-04:00Awww, thanks Kara!! Your constant support and com...Awww, thanks Kara!! Your constant support and commiseration has been one of the greatest blessings in my life. Love you!<br /><br /><br /><br />Thank you, Marquita - you are such a sweetie :) I'm looking forward to celebrating with you someday soon when your wonderful writing wins you that agent and editor!Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-72499951251862332482011-03-29T16:13:54.122-04:002011-03-29T16:13:54.122-04:00Congrats!!! I am completely happy for you! And I c...Congrats!!! I am completely happy for you! And I can't wait to be there to cheer you on in NYC when you win!<br /><br />All that's next is a fabulous contract from a fabulous publisher! Just around the corner, I know!Marquita Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433121436276975379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-14480632975263921832011-03-29T12:16:07.195-04:002011-03-29T12:16:07.195-04:00I'm bursting with pride:) THAT'S MY SISTE...I'm bursting with pride:) THAT'S MY SISTER!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />It was pretty fun finally getting a meeting I had dreamed of for more than a decade...and then realizing I had pictured it so many times I wasn't even nervous, so I was actually able to really enjoy it...pretty spectacular feeling:)Kara Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02546404485329277556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-66227669431721837852011-03-29T11:51:29.423-04:002011-03-29T11:51:29.423-04:00Thanks so much, Leigh! I feel so blessed, and it ...Thanks so much, Leigh! I feel so blessed, and it is so wonderful to share the celebration with all of you :)Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-29510696356322429382011-03-29T11:50:30.285-04:002011-03-29T11:50:30.285-04:00Catherine, you are such an awesome crit partner - ...Catherine, you are such an awesome crit partner - you were a big part of helping me get MTAS to it's final draft. Thank you, you are just plain awesome :)Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-24576550231252277992011-03-29T11:49:10.731-04:002011-03-29T11:49:10.731-04:00Thanks, Beth! HCRW has played such a huge part in...Thanks, Beth! HCRW has played such a huge part in getting me to where I am today :)Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-80494886218187963722011-03-29T11:48:06.530-04:002011-03-29T11:48:06.530-04:00Leigh, you are so sweet to congratulate me :) I&#...Leigh, you are so sweet to congratulate me :) I'm so glad you enjoyed the story, and I hope we can me in NYC!Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-62882927533121322922011-03-29T11:47:15.233-04:002011-03-29T11:47:15.233-04:00Thanks for celebrating with me, Donna!! Although,...Thanks for celebrating with me, Donna!! Although, getting the call in New Orleans definitely sounds like the way to do it, lol! I hope you'll make it to NYC - if you do, there is a cupcake with your name on it!Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-22494606316306553352011-03-29T11:45:48.871-04:002011-03-29T11:45:48.871-04:00Hehehe, Clarissa, it was more fun being able to sh...Hehehe, Clarissa, it was more fun being able to share the experience with you! Congrats back at you, sweetie - I'm looking forward to attending all the fun GH stuff at your side in NYCErin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-17615525657969782732011-03-29T11:39:01.128-04:002011-03-29T11:39:01.128-04:00That's the way to do it--see the prize and fig...That's the way to do it--see the prize and fight for it. Here's hoping, Erin.Leigh Evansnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-74818055991924771992011-03-29T11:25:53.119-04:002011-03-29T11:25:53.119-04:00I just have to tell you again how proud I am of yo...I just have to tell you again how proud I am of you. Congratulations!Catherine Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05830640955594808304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-86429921285384444442011-03-29T10:57:19.503-04:002011-03-29T10:57:19.503-04:00Congrats, Erin.Congrats, Erin.Beth Caudillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07822034586213938181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-46182724526727468742011-03-29T10:55:01.796-04:002011-03-29T10:55:01.796-04:00Congratulations, Erin. Enjoy the fruits of your ha...Congratulations, Erin. Enjoy the fruits of your hard work. Something that made me happy? I think seeing you final is as much fun as finaling.Clarissa Southwickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07999713155443152791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-72927182029641760042011-03-29T10:47:06.928-04:002011-03-29T10:47:06.928-04:00What an awesome story!!! Congratulations - I live...What an awesome story!!! Congratulations - I live in NY and will be attending conference so I will be there - good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-70328134291607869632011-03-29T10:28:18.006-04:002011-03-29T10:28:18.006-04:00Erin, congrats again. I'm really so thrilled f...Erin, congrats again. I'm really so thrilled for you. I was a GH finalist years ago, and I was vacationing in New Orleans when I got the call. (It was a fantastic place to celebrate!)<br /><br />I'm not sure if I'll make it to NYC, but no matter where I'm at, I'll be cheering you on. Yay!Donna Cummingshttp://www.allaboutthewriting.comnoreply@blogger.com