tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post4195786907416245872..comments2023-12-25T10:15:06.156-06:00Comments on Brant Flakes: The City/Conference That Never SleepsMarilyn Branthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-84282993471174011212011-07-08T22:52:00.360-05:002011-07-08T22:52:00.360-05:00Pamala, it was fun seeing you, too, though it wasn...Pamala, it was fun seeing you, too, though it wasn't for nearly long enough! I was so excited to hear your request news at the lunch that day!!! You know I have my fingers crossed for you...xoMarilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-53951354778710640942011-07-08T13:29:39.646-05:002011-07-08T13:29:39.646-05:00You are a wonder! I can barely get through the unp...You are a wonder! I can barely get through the unpacking and laundry after nationals, but here you've rendered a blog post that recounts the experience in great detail. Thanks for sharing and as always, it was fun seeing you there.Pamala Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12823051545160002135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-80800871657427812422011-07-08T10:20:58.767-05:002011-07-08T10:20:58.767-05:00Tonya, I wish I would have had a chance to talk wi...Tonya, I wish I would have had a chance to talk with Jane for longer! I'm a fan of her writing (LOVED Flirting with Forty!!) and really enjoyed hearing her comments on the panel ;).Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-23367514509122901412011-07-08T07:30:04.891-05:002011-07-08T07:30:04.891-05:00It looks like you had soooo much fun! Isn't NY...It looks like you had soooo much fun! Isn't NYC great?? We went for the Thanksgiving Day parade and the week. It was truly magical for my children to see. I loved that you got to sit on a panel with my dear friend Jane Porter! She had the prettiest dresses in NY~didn't she?! Plus having your son and DH there was a great bonus! Cheers!Tonya Kappeshttp://thewritersguidetoepublishing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-26407514023601317062011-07-07T14:51:25.479-05:002011-07-07T14:51:25.479-05:00Maria, you SHOULD be in those pics, you're rig...Maria, you SHOULD be in those pics, you're right! But, at least I got to see you last year and, fingers crossed, we'll both get to go to Anaheim next summer... Hugs to you ;).Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-42940274353785426252011-07-07T12:58:39.520-05:002011-07-07T12:58:39.520-05:00I should be in those pictures:) I'm so sad I m...I should be in those pictures:) I'm so sad I missed the conference, but you did a great job recapping! Love all the pics!Maria Geracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296473703226019932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-63053984567912588432011-07-06T21:00:17.606-05:002011-07-06T21:00:17.606-05:00Vida, meeting you was such a highlight for me last...Vida, meeting you was such a highlight for me last week! And, if I *had* all year to see New Yorkey things, I would *definitely* have slowed down, LOL. After this trip, I know I can't let 8 years go by again before coming back... It's an amazing city ;).Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-16413171543694110572011-07-06T20:08:01.863-05:002011-07-06T20:08:01.863-05:00This is the best RWA recap ever, Marilyn! You'...This is the best RWA recap ever, Marilyn! You've got some awesome photos here, even if we can't revisit those ridiculously delicious chocolate cheesecake lollipop lovelies. I just can't believe how much you packed into the week. You did more New Yorkey things in those few days than I do all year!vida engstrandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-37775732644253750862011-07-06T19:26:50.685-05:002011-07-06T19:26:50.685-05:00Laura, so glad you liked the photos and thank you ...Laura, so glad you liked the photos and thank you (!!) for the time spent together in NYC. I miss seeing you...<br /><br />Robin, I wish I could have seen your smiling face at the conference this year! I loved being able to chat with you last year in Orlando, even if it was in the middle of a noisy lunch!!<br /><br />Tina, you are very sweet to think of me as cute ;). I think that only shows your kind nature. In my next life, I wanna be photogenic and have at least ONE good hair day per week!!Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-227890501841294292011-07-05T23:26:15.812-05:002011-07-05T23:26:15.812-05:00Seriously...you got some great photos young lady!!...Seriously...you got some great photos young lady!!<br /><br />And you are cuter than cute btw. <br /><br />You're pictures do not do you justice!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-35168916568516031702011-07-05T21:08:34.366-05:002011-07-05T21:08:34.366-05:00This was an awesome post, Marilyn! Thanks so much ...This was an awesome post, Marilyn! Thanks so much for bringing us wonderful glimpses into the conference and New York. It looks and sounds like you had a fantastic time, and I cannot wait to see you next year in Anaheim!Robinhttp://www.robinbielman.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-4055371191644084652011-07-05T19:39:05.100-05:002011-07-05T19:39:05.100-05:00Hi Marilyn,
How in the world did you manage to ge...Hi Marilyn,<br /><br />How in the world did you manage to get all those pictures up and provide commentary for each snapshot?! You're amazing, as always!<br /><br />Loved seeing you at RWA Nationals!<br /><br />-LauraLaura Moorehttp://www.lauramoorebooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-35531028448316069042011-07-05T18:15:32.054-05:002011-07-05T18:15:32.054-05:00LOL, Kate! You noticed the purple dresses!! You...LOL, Kate! You noticed the purple dresses!! You're the first person to comment on them. They were my subtle way of "blending" with my Friday Mornings book cover ;).<br /><br />Aw, Susan, thank you!! The guys were just wonderful -- not only good to me, but kind to each other, too. They were able to look at antique weapons and play chess in the park and do all sorts of things I wouldn't have been as quick to join in on. I loved hearing about their adventures at the end of the day!<br /><br />Caryn, thanks so much. And, yes, I'm definitely going to blog about something I learned at the conference (most likely this Friday on Magical Musings :). I just need to be able to think a few clear thoughts first and that may take a day or two!!<br /><br />Rosemary, I'm so pleased to have gotten to meet you, too! You were so warm and welcoming on our WF day -- thank you! I'm delighted to hear you're enjoying JANE -- yay :).Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-59253403740879972352011-07-05T17:32:10.942-05:002011-07-05T17:32:10.942-05:00Marilyn,
It was wonderful to meet you in person! (...Marilyn,<br />It was wonderful to meet you in person! (Deep into According to Jane and having great fun, by the way.)Rosemaryhttp://www.rosemarydibattista.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-73968474931945690362011-07-05T17:22:24.178-05:002011-07-05T17:22:24.178-05:00Oh, Marilyn, that sounds like so much fun! I read ...Oh, Marilyn, that sounds like so much fun! I read every word with a mix of interest and outright envy. Thanks for including all those pictures, too. They really brought it to life. So did you learn anything you want to pass on? Might make a great blog entry... ;-)<br /><br />By the way, I LOVE that your son and husband went with you, and that your son not only got to fulfill his dream of riding in a NYC taxi (how neat!) but that he also helped you with publicity. He sounds wonderful!Caryn Caldwellhttp://www.caryncaldwell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-20037392350690060322011-07-05T17:18:35.546-05:002011-07-05T17:18:35.546-05:00Fantastic pics, Marilyn! Thanks for sharing your t...Fantastic pics, Marilyn! Thanks for sharing your trip highlights. I felt like I was there (ah, the Met! I heart Impressionists, too!). What fun! Jeff and Andrew look so cute! And you look your adorable self, as always! :-)Susan McBridehttp://SusanMcBride.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-55647766768136132952011-07-05T15:50:38.519-05:002011-07-05T15:50:38.519-05:00I love it that your husband and son went with you,...I love it that your husband and son went with you, and that your son was so supportive! And the purple dresses were great, too. :)<br /><br />The photos look like so much fun, that I'm going to make it a goal to finally attend a conference one of these years. :)RK Sterlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01034917381901499281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-73376813667306178472011-07-05T15:16:01.283-05:002011-07-05T15:16:01.283-05:00Kate, truly, I just *adore* you for imagining me t...Kate, truly, I just *adore* you for imagining me tall, LOL! Your having told me that was one of my funniest conference moments -- thank you! And I know you're right about the chocolate-cheesecake sticks. They were not sitting on those platters for long ;).<br /><br />Liz, you're most welcome to snatch whichever photos you'd like. And if you want a larger jpeg of any of them, just let me know!Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-46159601851560308372011-07-05T14:21:07.607-05:002011-07-05T14:21:07.607-05:00Great blog, Marilyn. I might have to snatch copie...Great blog, Marilyn. I might have to snatch copies of a couple of those photos for my private photobook.Liz Kregerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02877308707153108891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-57950900028270013062011-07-05T13:53:25.268-05:002011-07-05T13:53:25.268-05:00What a great blog, Marilyn, and so fantastic to fi...What a great blog, Marilyn, and so fantastic to finally meet you in person. (You will ALWAYS be tall to me!:-) It sounds like you definitely made the most of your trip--I'm jealous of all you got to do OUTSIDE of the conference! I stayed close to the hotel most of the time, but it was a great experience and I wouldn't trade that week for a thing. Have to admit, though, I'm still exhausted and have yet to get through all the email. <br /><br />To answer one question--the reason you didn't get a photo of that cheesecake on a stick is probably because we gobbled them down to fast!Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-87659969704241031672011-07-05T13:41:17.671-05:002011-07-05T13:41:17.671-05:00Edie, I wish you'd been with us, too... Then a...Edie, I wish you'd been with us, too... Then again, even if you didn't write as much as you'd intended last week, you still got a lot more work done than I did! And, yes, spending time with the guys (and having them get to see what RWA was all about) was really cool ;).<br /><br />Blythe, it was awesome, wasn't it?! I took over a hundred photos and all but 2 on this post, but I don't get to take credit for the one of you and Sarah. That one came from her camera! It was such a cute one of the two of you that I wanted everyone here to see it as well!!<br /><br />Erika, it was wonderful getting to meet you at the WF party, and I can't wait to get to read Hemmingway's Girl when it comes out!! Hope to see you again soon :).Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-10462999073800985052011-07-05T11:54:10.574-05:002011-07-05T11:54:10.574-05:00What a fabulous roundup. Thanks so much for the ph...What a fabulous roundup. Thanks so much for the photoblog. It was a great week and such a pleasure to meet you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-82734723993211413192011-07-05T11:50:29.465-05:002011-07-05T11:50:29.465-05:00You were a camera maven! I'm at the mercy of ...You were a camera maven! I'm at the mercy of strangers (or friends) for pictures! Amazing conference!Blythe Giffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935846960877972760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391820021882341461.post-83668125328957306422011-07-05T11:09:20.527-05:002011-07-05T11:09:20.527-05:00What a fun blog, and thanks for all the great phot...What a fun blog, and thanks for all the great photos. I wish I'd been there with you and the others. I'm glad you had such a wonderful time. How much more fun to share it with your husband and son.Edie Ramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084144940233965447noreply@blogger.com