tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post538848573435285885..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Dreaming with Julie CohenLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-48657624365287211662008-01-25T00:13:00.000-05:002008-01-25T00:13:00.000-05:00Sorry I am late to the party...haven't been feelin...Sorry I am late to the party...haven't been feeling well this week.<BR/><BR/>Julie, your new books sound great!!!<BR/><BR/>As for dreams, I don't think I have had any come true really...well, other than getting to attend a huge booksigning and meeting some of my fave authors a couple of years ago. <BR/><BR/>Some of my other dreams include finishing the books in the TBR mountain (yeah, not gonna happen), getting married (maybe someday), having a family (hope so), and traveling the world (you never know).Jennifer Y.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17872094673771046272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-45435763454699310832008-01-23T22:10:00.000-05:002008-01-23T22:10:00.000-05:00And you know, I hear he likes to vacuum in his und...And you know, I hear he likes to vacuum in his underwear. *g*Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14467070028688210481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-50095915886816978212008-01-23T18:35:00.000-05:002008-01-23T18:35:00.000-05:00Bless you, Wendy.Bless you, Wendy.Julie Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15548233186449498920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-9537775585551614432008-01-23T16:03:00.000-05:002008-01-23T16:03:00.000-05:00Julie,Y'know, that's a great idea - working our as...Julie,<BR/><BR/>Y'know, that's a great idea - working our asses off and sex can relax us! Eureka!! LOL. <BR/><BR/>I'm fairly certain Owen Wilson would love to be your maid - in fact I hear he was asking around for your number. ;-)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14467070028688210481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-7786668475620754822008-01-23T10:39:00.000-05:002008-01-23T10:39:00.000-05:00Hey Marcy - I was there too!! And I wrote down my ...Hey Marcy - I was there too!! And I wrote down my dreams. Now, if only I could find the card!<BR/><BR/>Here's hoping your dreams come true. They don't seem pie in the sky at all. One step at a time, as Debbie said.Anna Sugdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015356374453032571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-87184851231696929172008-01-23T10:37:00.000-05:002008-01-23T10:37:00.000-05:00Caren - you truly are the haiku queen!! Christyne ...Caren - you truly are the haiku queen!! <BR/><BR/>Christyne - fab to see you Sweetie!! Big hugs. We're excited about your success too.<BR/><BR/>Aww thanks everyone ... one of these days, my hockey players and Joanie's Romans will be thrilling you all.<BR/><BR/>Doglady - how impressive. And what wonderful fodder for your imagination in your writing!Anna Sugdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015356374453032571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-25270886028523794182008-01-23T09:06:00.000-05:002008-01-23T09:06:00.000-05:00Hey, Julie!When I attended the RWA conference in R...Hey, Julie!<BR/><BR/>When I attended the RWA conference in Reno a few years ago, Debbie Macomber handed out file cards and asked everyone to write their dreams on it and keep it with them. I still carry mine in my purse and pull it out occassionally and stare at it trying not to get too depressed since I haven't achieved any of my dreams...yet. Here's what it says:<BR/>* To be a multi-published author<BR/>* Have one of my books made into a movie<BR/>* To have my own book signing tour<BR/>* To be able to quit my day job and make my living as an author.<BR/><BR/>OK, so some of them are pie in the sky, but a girls got to dream, right?<BR/><BR/>MarcyMarcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12503232778367844297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-2961309503884843822008-01-23T04:29:00.000-05:002008-01-23T04:29:00.000-05:00Wow, Caren--my own haiku!! With a loo in it and e...Wow, Caren--my own haiku!! With a loo in it and everything!! Excellent, thank you!<BR/><BR/>Christyne, your dreams are on their way. And Daniel Craig...mmmmm....<BR/><BR/>Doglady, what a wonderful experience to sing in all those amazing places. Wow. <BR/><BR/>Thank you Anna C!<BR/><BR/>And thank you Anna S, and all the Banditas. You have all been so welcoming and supportive, of me and of each other. I can see why this is such a popular place! <BR/><BR/>Now I have to choose a winner for my book...hmmm. I may be a little time...Julie Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15548233186449498920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-43908503350951934812008-01-23T04:24:00.000-05:002008-01-23T04:24:00.000-05:00Gillian said to Doglady: you need to give yourself...Gillian said to Doglady: <I>you need to give yourself one or two "get out of jail free" nights, where you have permission to not write</I><BR/>I agree, those are so important. You can't do your best when you're exhausted. Filling the well and taking time off to think count as writing work.<BR/><BR/><I>I work in the school system as well, Julie. Your comment about mom, teacher, and writer hit home. There are days when it isn't possible, but as long as the "mom" role isn't the one affected, I just dust myself off and move on.</I><BR/>Those are words of wisdom. As a perfectionist, I always find it difficult to do that, but it's the path to sanity. You do what's important first, and then everything else the best you can. I was lucky enough to be able to leave teaching but there are still days when I have to do the best I can and hope it works.<BR/><BR/>*waves to Trish* I love your new double-sided website, lady! Very classy. You know, my students were googling that pic of you and me right up to the day I left school?<BR/><BR/>I don't know who Wentworth Miller and David Wenham are. Must go look...Julie Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15548233186449498920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-81034179794691093192008-01-23T04:19:00.000-05:002008-01-23T04:19:00.000-05:00Good morning! 16 posts since I went to bed...must...Good morning! 16 posts since I went to bed...must catch up!<BR/><BR/>Terrio and dianna, owning my own house was always one of my dreams, too. I always wanted a grand old Victorian place, preferably with a turret. I ended up with a Victorian house, sure, but it's a brick box/terrace with four rooms and a lot of dust. Congratulations on yours, Dianna and good luck with yours, Terrio.<BR/><BR/><I>So, Julie, are you saying in order to achieve our dreams we have to work our asses off and have sex?</I><BR/>Wendy, I think the working your ass off is the important thing. If you want a baby, you have to have the sex, too. Though sex itself is not a bad thing. Very good for relaxing you after working very hard. You know. ;-)<BR/><BR/>Wow, a nurse. That is one job I could never do, and my mother was a nurse. I admire nurses. I hope it is everything you ever wanted it to be.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and a hot male maid...yup, that's a good idea. You think Owen Wilson or David Tennant want a job?Julie Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15548233186449498920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-37779316151714401142008-01-23T02:13:00.000-05:002008-01-23T02:13:00.000-05:00Julie, thanks for coming back to visit us. It's be...Julie, thanks for coming back to visit us. It's been a fantastic day and you've been a wonderful guest! Come back again!! And good luck with your new release!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-50164386445966168262008-01-22T23:45:00.000-05:002008-01-22T23:45:00.000-05:00Just want to say a big thank you and a hug for my ...Just want to say a big thank you and a hug for my CP Gillian. You are so sweet and a fantastic writer and CP!! Thank you so much for the kind words. I like the get out of jail free days! <BR/><BR/>Thanks, Anna. I sang in Germany and Austria for the most part in small opera houses and in some big ones as well. Salzburg was our home base. I sang in Budapest, Amsterdam, and in a couple of small opera houses in Romania. Sang in East Germany before and after the wall came down. I had a ball and I was very lucky!dogladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03392561174583932552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-7263943257591276222008-01-22T23:07:00.000-05:002008-01-22T23:07:00.000-05:00So true, Christyne, so true! Can't wait to see An...So true, Christyne, so true! Can't wait to see Anna's hockey players in print.Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-14228458268443774722008-01-22T22:30:00.000-05:002008-01-22T22:30:00.000-05:00Two of my most favorite people...just had to post!...Two of my most favorite people...just had to post!<BR/><BR/>I met Anna and Julie while I was a struggling writer and yes, the dream of publication has come true for me, I am still a struggling writer and I still have my dreams!<BR/><BR/>My dream publisher...<BR/>My dream home...<BR/>My dream vacation...<BR/>My dream affair...okay, that one I will say aloud...Daniel Craig!<BR/><BR/>So happy I've been there to witness Julie's dreams and I just know Anna's is right around the corner!Christyne Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11724190016450723678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-60125310998570301702008-01-22T21:54:00.000-05:002008-01-22T21:54:00.000-05:00Thanks Anna! ooh, really?? I love talking to nurse...Thanks Anna! ooh, really?? I love talking to nurses that worked in the field for a while now, they're so helpful! :)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14467070028688210481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-14908247236171719602008-01-22T21:29:00.000-05:002008-01-22T21:29:00.000-05:00Hey Terrio, another friend of mine went from LPN t...Hey Terrio, another friend of mine went from LPN to RN, and then on to a great career in pharma sales. So, you never know where it will lead. :><BR/><BR/>Hi Trish! Thanks for popping in over at RNTV!Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-75223593497129403262008-01-22T21:08:00.000-05:002008-01-22T21:08:00.000-05:00Julie, sorry I missed you, but it was AWESOME havi...Julie, sorry I missed you, but it was AWESOME having you back in the Lair! We will hunt you down--er, I mean, look for you--in San Francisco. You are my hero, writing with a bambino! While scrubbing the toilets. And hugging giant scrotums! (well, not so sure about that last bit...)<BR/><BR/>And for those in haiku withdrawal:<BR/><BR/>Fab Julie Cohen,<BR/>Writer, mother, loo scrubber<BR/>She can do it all!<BR/><BR/>Come back soon!Caren Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352366686017375279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-48083720799161043912008-01-22T21:00:00.000-05:002008-01-22T21:00:00.000-05:00Gillian - welcome back. Hope your day went well. G...Gillian - welcome back. Hope your day went well. Good to see you've got those priorities working for you.<BR/><BR/>Hey Trish - you're right, that was one hot red dress!<BR/><BR/>BTW folks, don't forget to vote for Trish in the latest round of AT4!!! Her entry is Out of Sight.Anna Sugdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015356374453032571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-11706075607944740552008-01-22T20:57:00.000-05:002008-01-22T20:57:00.000-05:00Terrio - I remember having that dream and how wond...Terrio - I remember having that dream and how wonderful it was to achieve it! Hope it all works out for you.<BR/><BR/>Hrdwrkmom - how cool that you got your house.<BR/><BR/>Wendy - if that's what it takes, count me in! Yes please on the cleaner (I don't even care if it's male or not!)<BR/><BR/>Good luck with your nursing studies. The nurses looking after my sick MIL have been outstanding. Oh and we have a few fab nurses amongst the Banditas.Anna Sugdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015356374453032571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-57482857553266982342008-01-22T20:41:00.000-05:002008-01-22T20:41:00.000-05:00Jeanne, thank you! Right now, I'm studying to beco...Jeanne, thank you! Right now, I'm studying to become an LPN but after graduating I'm going for my RN..and ohhhh! maybe even go for my BSN! <BR/><BR/>LOL! I very much that equation for making our dreams come true! ;)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14467070028688210481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-18223910540528474142008-01-22T20:27:00.000-05:002008-01-22T20:27:00.000-05:00I'm late to the party, but I'm here. Hey, Julie! W...I'm late to the party, but I'm here. Hey, Julie! Waving madly. This was a really cool post. I remember when you sold, I remember when you had the baby, and, hey, I remember a certain picture of us together after the 2004 GH ceremony. People, Miss Julie looks faboo in red. Congrats on all your success.<BR/><BR/>Hmm, who would I have a fantasy mad passionate affair with? Orlando Bloom, David Boreanaz, Wentworth Miller, David Wenham.Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-73062787066988582252008-01-22T20:15:00.000-05:002008-01-22T20:15:00.000-05:00Yeah, Wendy! My sister is an RN and I'm glad to h...Yeah, Wendy! My sister is an RN and I'm glad to hear that you're going into nursing. I have HUGE respect for anyone who can do that job. Go you!<BR/><BR/>Wendy said: So, Julie, are you saying in order to achieve our dreams we have to work our asses off and have sex?<BR/><BR/>WOW, is THAT why my dreams came true! (Hollers over shoulder, thinking of forthcoming dream, "Oh, Honey!!!!)<BR/><BR/>Hey Terrio - I agree, it's within reach. Don't give up on THAT dream, because it's closer than you think... :>Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-46701234473423375392008-01-22T20:08:00.000-05:002008-01-22T20:08:00.000-05:00Darling Doglady--it is SO a matter of WHEN (soon!)...Darling Doglady--it is SO a matter of WHEN (soon!) and not If *g*. But I hear you on the mental exhaustion, and with day jobs I think that's usually worse than the physical.<BR/><BR/>You need to remind yourself of all the folks who already love your writing. I bet that list is huge by now! And maybe you need to give yourself one or two "get out of jail free" nights, where you have permission to not write, but maybe just collapse when you need to and ponder your characters and all those lovely situations you land them in.<BR/><BR/>Terrio--they just dropped the interest rates again! Houses prices are still really low--your dream is well within reach. <BR/><BR/>I work in the school system as well, Julie. Your comment about mom, teacher, and writer hit home. There are days when it isn't possible, but as long as the "mom" role isn't the one affected, I just dust myself off and move on.Gillian Laynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15772849187702478349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-71070467933104165962008-01-22T20:05:00.001-05:002008-01-22T20:05:00.001-05:00So, Julie, are you saying in order to achieve our ...So, Julie, are you saying in order to achieve our dreams we have to work our asses off and have sex?<BR/><BR/>Well, at least I got one down! (the working, not the sex you dirty mind you! *g*)<BR/><BR/>My dream is to become a nurse - I'm a nursing student right now - and sure it's not a glamorous job, in fact it can be pretty disgusting at times but that's what I want to do, that's what I've always wanted to do and I'm well on my way! I have quite a few more dreams but that's my no. 1 right now. :)<BR/><BR/>And oh! I'm fairly certain, no matter how fantastic of a job we have, we'll have to clean the toilets, unless we get a maid! One of the hot <I>male</I> maid. ;-)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14467070028688210481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-41485378422394618392008-01-22T20:05:00.000-05:002008-01-22T20:05:00.000-05:00Terrio, that is one dream that I had and actually ...Terrio, that is one dream that I had and actually accomplished! It is a tiny house but it is mine. My parents never owned a home and it was something that I strove for. In December 2002 I found a house with payments smaller than the rent I was struggling to pay. I take the insurance, etc out of my income tax return and my son will always have a home. That makes me very happy.hrdwrkdmom aka Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520769151419586319noreply@blogger.com