tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post6517760013101081008..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Welcome Brenda Novak!Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-27012375301296135152009-08-04T22:35:29.135-04:002009-08-04T22:35:29.135-04:00Jo, lol I don't know what Warehouse 13 is! But...Jo, lol I don't know what Warehouse 13 is! But - O_o I don't know if I'd be into it. So it's not actually a warehouse - or wasn't. More like an empty convention center? For the bar. People likened it to taking the exam in Sam's Club.<br /><br />Heh. And Don't worry - I'll be bringing the "!!!" back - usually I delete my first fluff comment, but the GR is hard to get!limecellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16331447498798826649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-64906475544778347332009-08-04T22:33:34.323-04:002009-08-04T22:33:34.323-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.limecellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16331447498798826649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-2966210120842477562009-07-29T23:52:05.582-04:002009-07-29T23:52:05.582-04:00Thanks again for visiting, Brenda. I just checked...Thanks again for visiting, Brenda. I just checked our Walmart and couldn't find your book (see me pouting?). But my local Walmart is small, so maybe one of the great ones?<br /><br />Thanks everyone for your time management tips and for joining us today. Stay tuned tomorrow night for the two random winners of Brenda's fan packs!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-45444679355286677872009-07-29T23:46:45.559-04:002009-07-29T23:46:45.559-04:00Thank you Brenda and Jo. I like to think it made a...Thank you Brenda and Jo. I like to think it made a difference. The wild child has finally settled down, and the other two? They are two of the most happy well adjusted young adults I know. A pleasure to be around most days.Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-10775094775793558232009-07-29T22:50:03.027-04:002009-07-29T22:50:03.027-04:00One last thing--someone just wrote me to say they ...One last thing--someone just wrote me to say they spotted my book in Target! I've never seen one of my books in Target. Woo hoo! LOLBrenda Novakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05074126134924458160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-19184055390483145452009-07-29T22:49:25.632-04:002009-07-29T22:49:25.632-04:00Thanks, Jo. It feels great to hear that you think ...Thanks, Jo. It feels great to hear that you think I'm a good mom. That's the most important thing in the world, isn't it? I'd hate to fall down there.<br /><br />And I LOVE Boyd's line. I think I need to print it out and tape it up in my home! LOL<br /><br />Thanks for having me Banditas! It's been great. Who picks the winners? Jo, can you do that and forward the names/addies to me so I can get the goodies sent off?Brenda Novakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05074126134924458160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-69760292351861330442009-07-29T22:48:12.522-04:002009-07-29T22:48:12.522-04:00Good to "see" you, flchen! Thanks for th...Good to "see" you, flchen! Thanks for the welcome.<br /><br />What a great mental picture, Louisa. I wouldn't know how to bathe one dog, let alone five. So far, I've drawn the line at five kids and a cat. Well, I did get a chinchilla once, which was the coolest thing ever, but it broke my heart when it died and I've since decided that animals don't live long enough for me.Brenda Novakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05074126134924458160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-13776962138480733202009-07-29T20:34:44.846-04:002009-07-29T20:34:44.846-04:00Donna, you're such a happy person. I'm su...Donna, you're such a happy person. I'm sure your connection time with friends and family contribute to that.<br /><br />Sometimes we just have to replenish the well with good friends, chats, emails.<br /><br />Boyd says, "Time you ENJOY wasting is not wasted time." LOL, the man knows how to waste time, like every day on the golf course!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-37357079632248997902009-07-29T20:32:27.129-04:002009-07-29T20:32:27.129-04:00Suz, I know it must be hard to keep up with your w...Suz, I know it must be hard to keep up with your writing with the nursing nightshift. I'm surprised you get so much done!<br /><br />I try to keep a pad and pen by the nightstand. I find myself having these brilliant ideas, scenes, and lines. I'm always sure I'll remember them in the morning, but I never do unless I jot it down.jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-68317243042918799702009-07-29T20:30:06.260-04:002009-07-29T20:30:06.260-04:00Suzanne, I knew you were the bestest kind of mom. ...Suzanne, I knew you were the bestest kind of mom. How wise!<br /><br />Dr. Big (Boyd, Pops LOL) used to take the kids out all by themselves for a "date" as often as he could. It's really hard to do that when you have seven kids.<br /><br />I've noticed he's continuing the tradition with the grandkids.jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-70098042214430940092009-07-29T20:27:48.947-04:002009-07-29T20:27:48.947-04:00That's a great tip on the daily list and maste...That's a great tip on the daily list and master list, Anna. I'm going to start that right away. What a great idea!<br /><br />Honestly, when I have too much time (it's all relative of course), I waste more of it. Since my kids are grown, I do find I have chunks of time where I don't accomplish anything productive. I never used to waste when I was a young mom, couldn't afford to.<br /><br />Maybe the master list will help me focus.jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-30365203377352712302009-07-29T20:23:42.589-04:002009-07-29T20:23:42.589-04:00Yeah, Flchen, I'm waiting for Lime to weigh in...Yeah, Flchen, I'm waiting for Lime to weigh in about the warehouse too!<br /><br />Honestly, Brenda makes fun of her "weaknesses" in time management, but she never neglects her family. She's a super mom, too. I wanna be her when I grow up; trouble is, I'm older!<br /><br />Pssst, shall we just string her up right now? LOLjo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-28657153891587287042009-07-29T20:21:40.009-04:002009-07-29T20:21:40.009-04:00LOL, Louisa, you're a hoot and a half. You...LOL, Louisa, you're a hoot and a half. You've done so many things in your life I'm not surprised you kept a good notebook.<br /><br />My friend Kelly has five dogs and she's careful to stagger their bath time. Cats are a lot easier!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-82143164472433082372009-07-29T19:36:24.764-04:002009-07-29T19:36:24.764-04:00Congrats, Lime! You obviously took the time to man...Congrats, Lime! You obviously took the time to manage to get the GR! Lucky you! (I think!)<br /><br />Hello, Brenda! <br /><br />You still sound like Superwoman to me. <br /><br />My time management involves a 40 hour a week job as a bakery manager, the care and feeding of a herd of rescued dogs and cats, and trying to finish my third novel at this point while still trying to sell the first one! <br /><br />When I was in undergrad and grad school people laughed at my little time management / date notebook, but it got me through! I had the same sort of thing during my singing career to keep track of rehearsals and performances, and costume fittings and massages and trips to the spa. Man, I miss that job!<br /><br />The dumbest thing I EVER did to save time was the day I decided to bathe ALL of the dogs in one day. I have a couple of dogs in each dog run. Have you ever tried bathing one dog and then try to catch the other dog because he KNOWS you are going to bathe him? Try that five times. I ended up soaked to the skin, filthy, eaten up by mosquitoes and I had to bathe the dogs all over again because they rolled in the mud while I was trying to catch the runaways. <br /><br />I do like the idea of prioritizing and taking some time to exercise and get centered. There are times I feel like I am trying to force myself to just hurry up and write! Not a good feeling!Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-81345642193056315872009-07-29T19:24:41.793-04:002009-07-29T19:24:41.793-04:00Woot! Congrats, Lime! Great to see the GR with y...Woot! Congrats, Lime! Great to see the GR with you again! And uh, count me in with the others--what's this warehouse deal??<br /><br />Brenda, you're amazing!! And thanks for the tips on time management--I'm terrible at that, so I can use all the help I can get! ;pFedorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879033776125666713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-12705314806078982312009-07-29T18:16:22.630-04:002009-07-29T18:16:22.630-04:00What crafts do you make, Catslady? I always ask--b...What crafts do you make, Catslady? I always ask--but watch out. I might ask you to donate one of whatever it is to my annual online auction for diabetes research. LOLBrenda Novakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05074126134924458160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-43871964272058407642009-07-29T18:15:31.961-04:002009-07-29T18:15:31.961-04:00Emmanuelle, you'll definitely have to plan a t...Emmanuelle, you'll definitely have to plan a trip to the states, so start saving those pennies. National is not to be missed!Brenda Novakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05074126134924458160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-61139515874193263172009-07-29T18:14:49.472-04:002009-07-29T18:14:49.472-04:00Catslady, I *always* take a book or something with...Catslady, I *always* take a book or something with me, too. I hate to wait when I'm feeling so pressed for time already. Having something I feel is worthwhile to do while I wait makes a huge difference.Brenda Novakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05074126134924458160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-35381800889796062542009-07-29T18:13:39.420-04:002009-07-29T18:13:39.420-04:00Donna, I'm so glad you enjoyed my workshop. I ...Donna, I'm so glad you enjoyed my workshop. I like giving that one because it encompasses so many aspects of writing. I think I'm going to be giving it again to the New England chapter in March (they're currently trying to decide on which topic they'd like me to address).Brenda Novakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05074126134924458160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-16405733974198533432009-07-29T18:11:28.757-04:002009-07-29T18:11:28.757-04:00Suzanne, you sound very wise. I'm afraid my di...Suzanne, you sound very wise. I'm afraid my diabetic son has made my other son a bit jealous--just because he gets so much more of my attention. I didn't really see that dynamic (since I have five kids) until my third child just moved out. I've gotten so much closer to my non-diabetic son and am really working to make it up to him that he felt a bit left out when he was younger. My youngest is just so much more demanding of my time, even when it isn't related to his disease, that my older quit trying to compete. It's much better now. They're both doing great, but you really hit on something, girl!Brenda Novakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05074126134924458160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-1446078648493546162009-07-29T17:37:13.814-04:002009-07-29T17:37:13.814-04:00Jo, one of the things I had to learn when I sold w...Jo, one of the things I had to learn when I sold was that I had to be really organised about time management. I'm still not fantastic but at least MOST of the time, I feel I've got a handle on things. One thing I picked up was from Margie Lawson who loves lists. I have a master list and I have a daily list. And I always try and put something from the master list on the daily list. And I try not to overbook the daily list as if there's stuff left over, it just makes me feel like I've failed whereas often, I've just been over-ambitious. And you always put the most important stuff first!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-68385584452909966052009-07-29T16:56:59.073-04:002009-07-29T16:56:59.073-04:00I seem to be one extreme or the other. I'm eit...I seem to be one extreme or the other. I'm either very busy or don't want to do anything lol. I've always tried to do two things at once, especially if the TV is involved. That when I do my crafts or when I'm at my computer. I always take a book if there is going to be any waiting involved.catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-12991556145400890042009-07-29T16:33:22.093-04:002009-07-29T16:33:22.093-04:00Brenda you're so sweet ! Thank you ♥♥♥
I'...Brenda you're so sweet ! Thank you ♥♥♥ <br />I'm sure I'm gonna love those books (you've NEVER disapointed me so far !!)<br /><br />Donna you're so lucky !! I wish I could be an american romance author... so I could attend those workshops everyone is raving about ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-33361567145866095242009-07-29T16:17:46.435-04:002009-07-29T16:17:46.435-04:00Brenda Novak! My Hero!
I was in your emotion wor...Brenda Novak! My Hero!<br /><br />I was in your emotion workshop at National and loved it. Thank you for doing that.<br /><br />As for time management, I'm afraid I need to crack the whip on myself for letting the writing slide while spending time with other writer friends on email. I do believe maintaining quality of life is extremely important and one can't forget to be there for the kids when pursuing a deadline. Of course, my kids are grown, so I can ignore them a bit more (grin).<br /><br />Thanks for visiting the lair today and I promise I'll do better with getting the writing done first.Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-64947965126399346772009-07-29T16:13:59.431-04:002009-07-29T16:13:59.431-04:00Good morning (my morning) everyone! Welcome back t...Good morning (my morning) everyone! Welcome back to the Bandit Lair, Brenda. It's always a pleasure to have you stop by.<br /><br />I love how you equate getting the important stuff done, especially making time to listen to others. <br /><br />When my kids were schoolage and teens, we had a wild child, so it was important to me that her sister and brother not feel they needed to act out in a bad way to get my attention, too. Often I'd schedule a day just for them. I'd take my son out to eat. (Always easier to get a guy to tell you what's going on in their lives while they're gnoshing on burgers!) My daughter would get a trip to the mall just to look around. Both instances gave me time to bond and listen to them.<br /><br />As for all the other stuff in life. My writing time is fragmented...because of the nightshift schedule. But there's always a pad of paper in my work bag and a book. If I have a patient, then I read while they're sleeping and between trips in and out of their rooms. If no patient, I may write long hand a scene I'll tweak and expand later.<br /><br />The Bandit blog takes up a good deal of time. I try to post my monthly blog early. It's the same day every month, (the 28th), so that helps. And if I have guest blogs, like all the other Bandits, I try to get that set up early, so things will run smoothly for me.Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.com