tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post3112971396577737271..comments2023-05-12T03:42:56.864-07:00Comments on Last Book Roast: And so we came to the end...Sarah Laurensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09252565450452195395noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-31777170261292184322009-06-01T05:17:24.120-07:002009-06-01T05:17:24.120-07:00Thanks againg for all you've done promoting books!...Thanks againg for all you've done promoting books! I've been proud to be a blog guest!E.M.Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889263353672892804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-31146553094826430392009-05-31T16:10:20.935-07:002009-05-31T16:10:20.935-07:00Let me add my voice to the chorus: thank you so mu...Let me add my voice to the chorus: thank you so much!Carleen Bricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433203126527081458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-58128997891909646552009-05-30T10:58:17.281-07:002009-05-30T10:58:17.281-07:00thx chris, once i learned the hang of it, it was a...thx chris, once i learned the hang of it, it was a real BLAST!<br /><br />hope something equal, or even better, is percolating in the back of your mind! :)laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-10100050211317889252009-05-30T07:22:21.261-07:002009-05-30T07:22:21.261-07:00Three cheers for Chris!!!Three cheers for Chris!!!Travis Erwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-84034323194224364312009-05-30T06:26:09.779-07:002009-05-30T06:26:09.779-07:00Hi Ray,
Thanks! It has been a pleasure. Hope to ...Hi Ray,<br />Thanks! It has been a pleasure. Hope to see you over at AW!<br /><br />Shona, Merry....<br />:-)<br /><br /><br />Shona........................<br /><br />Word.Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16732006129353079344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-15941130608687197252009-05-30T03:12:13.148-07:002009-05-30T03:12:13.148-07:00It's really sad to see Book Roast go. I had a lot ...It's really sad to see Book Roast go. I had a lot of fun and met many great people. Thank you for doing this.Ray Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998594108956468112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-34655000425952134952009-05-29T21:09:25.365-07:002009-05-29T21:09:25.365-07:00Aw, Chris, thank you. And you just know we are goi...Aw, Chris, thank you. And you just know we are going to meet some day. Probably in an airport, the way we roam around the world! <br /><br />And as you often say, and know, this blog wouldn't be here without the help of the whole team, so thank you everybody. It's been fun! We made her cry! <br /><br />With happiness, people, happiness. <br /><br />Ah, well, I guess we're kind of closed now. But I'll leave the comments on this post open until tomorrow morning, because I'd really like Chris to have the last, last word...<br /><br />Chris, you have the floor.Shona Snowdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02588447219623308333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-12334306589230589452009-05-29T17:48:15.199-07:002009-05-29T17:48:15.199-07:00Wow to this comment trail!Wow to this comment trail!pacatruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04125048243775811714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-49849496994853768002009-05-29T17:46:12.669-07:002009-05-29T17:46:12.669-07:00Chris,
Fixed - now you all can find an email addy...Chris,<br /><br />Fixed - now you all can find an email addy for me - sorry about that, when I started blogging I was paranoid about what info to put online, and I just never added it to the profile, even though most of my blogging friends already have it :-)Merry Monteleonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09435956005780500310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-20831647336125333632009-05-29T17:34:29.095-07:002009-05-29T17:34:29.095-07:00Shona,
Don't sweat it - I was just poking some fu...Shona,<br /><br />Don't sweat it - I was just poking some fun at Stephen, I'm not actually mad at anyone :-) I probably missed it because I was busy on my blog the last few days.Merry Monteleonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09435956005780500310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-66983569887998100772009-05-29T17:09:20.636-07:002009-05-29T17:09:20.636-07:00Shona, At last, I come to you. I know you had a lo...Shona, At last, I come to you. I know you had a lot to do with this farewell party, and I just want to thank you for everything you've done for this endeavor, but most importantly everything you've done for me as a friend. I hope you're going to be someone I can stay close to for years to come.<br />HUGS!!!<br />:-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16732006129353079344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-15231518694539965232009-05-29T17:07:24.713-07:002009-05-29T17:07:24.713-07:00LW, If we lasted any longer, we would've recruited...LW, If we lasted any longer, we would've recruited you to be Roast Master!!<br />Many, many thanks for dropping in and making the authors feel right at home. You helped us out a lot, and I do appreciate all of it.Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16732006129353079344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-30290853438104552462009-05-29T17:05:43.100-07:002009-05-29T17:05:43.100-07:00EE! Our resident artist. Few people know you're t...EE! Our resident artist. Few people know you're the genius behind Miss Savannah's avatar. Thank you again for doing that!!!!<br />---even though you strive to be evil, there are cracks. Big ones, actually.<br />Thanks for popping in for our farewell party. Well, I guess it's more like a *me* party. hehe<br />Now that this thing is winding up, I can spend more time over at your blog. Who's over there these days?<br />:-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16732006129353079344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-11547263357094750442009-05-29T17:02:42.814-07:002009-05-29T17:02:42.814-07:00chris, thx for all the fun and great folk i've met...chris, thx for all the fun and great folk i've met through the BOOK ROAST!<br /><br />sorry i missed most of this week :(<br /><br />i hope some day you'll feel up to reviving it, though understand it is very time consuming<br /><br />blessings to you and yours :)laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-77611720505537026832009-05-29T17:01:23.122-07:002009-05-29T17:01:23.122-07:00Hi Anne, As a fellow children's book writer, it wa...Hi Anne, As a fellow children's book writer, it was a lot of fun to have you over! Thank you for your kind words and support!<br /><br />Hi Sharon, This is really nice, reconnecting with authors from the past. Thanks so much for being a part of our blog! I really enjoyed meeting you here and getting to know about your book!<br /><br />Hi Merry, So sorry about the email mixup! I know in the past I've tried to find an email for you and have had difficulty because it wasn't in your profile. But I'm so happy that you came over and said one last farewell... Your interview with Erica was a terrific idea!!! Hope to see more over at your blog!<br /><br />:-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16732006129353079344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-56284697479233690382009-05-29T16:11:34.520-07:002009-05-29T16:11:34.520-07:00Man. I came home from my vacation in Afghanistan t...Man. I came home from my vacation in Afghanistan to find Miss Snark retired, and now I get back from Pyongyang to find this? I'd better stay close to home for the foreseeable future.Evil Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03879826770199639420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-9652985967535750202009-05-29T15:59:58.353-07:002009-05-29T15:59:58.353-07:00Sorry, Merry, the email list was not complete, bec...Sorry, Merry, the email list was not complete, because we had to scramble up addresses from here and there to retain the surprise element. I'm glad you found us though!Shona Snowdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02588447219623308333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-74135098666423834322009-05-29T15:58:02.117-07:002009-05-29T15:58:02.117-07:00Miss Mae, Thank you for all of your support! It w...Miss Mae, Thank you for all of your support! It was a pleasure roasting you! You're just the right amount of weird.<br />:-)<br /><br /><br />Thanks Tricia, That was one of the best things for us---getting to know the authors in a party atmosphere. I'm glad you were able to stop by for some of it!<br /><br />Aine, Thank you! Right back at you...I am learning a tremendous amount from reading your blog. A true pleasure. I hope to meet you and Jason this summer!<br /><br />Diesel, Thanks for supporting this idea! You have some wicked cool marketing ideas yourself!Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16732006129353079344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-63340850289467126762009-05-29T15:10:30.067-07:002009-05-29T15:10:30.067-07:00Chris,
I didn't even know you were retiring (beca...Chris,<br /><br />I didn't even know you were retiring (because no one sent me an email or anything, because apparently Stephen was too busy not getting his ass handed to him in scrabble, but I'll digress)<br /><br />I don't know what to say - you are amazing and I love you - really and for true. I can't wait to see your novels in stores and on blog tours - I'll be the first to line up to promote you.Merry Monteleonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09435956005780500310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-61329701480068490582009-05-29T14:14:03.092-07:002009-05-29T14:14:03.092-07:00Thanks Erica! You were one of our very first autho...Thanks Erica! You were one of our very first authors, and there is a special name for that. I'll let Stephen use it in his next Scrabble game with you.<br />;-)<br /><br />Thanks Melanie, and very much Ditto!!<br /><br />Dennis, Dennis, Dennis... :-)<br />You bring positive energy wherever you go. Thank you for all you do for the writing community!<br /><br />Tena! You got a makeover! Girlfriend, you're looking <I> good! </I>WO, Thank you!! It's been an honor getting to know you. We'll definitely see each other around!<br /><br />Ms. Sally, :-)<br />Rocketshiptrip. I want that word and I want it now. It's going in my current WIP.<br />Thank *you* for taking a chance!! We were all whispering to each, behind your back, "she really said yes! no, I promise I won't scare her off. you promise too..." It was a ROCKETSHIPTRIP that you said yes!!!<br /><br />PJD, You gave a lot of enthusiasm and support at the beginning, and that will always be remembered. Thank you!!Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16732006129353079344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-3024138380615671122009-05-29T12:49:34.656-07:002009-05-29T12:49:34.656-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Wordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11619452785558039000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-66800822917647698372009-05-29T12:42:03.149-07:002009-05-29T12:42:03.149-07:00Hi Chris. Thank you for creating such a novel idea...Hi Chris. Thank you for creating such a novel idea. I'm so sorry to learn this is it. I have enjoyed being roasted and visiting fellow authors at their roasts. Best of luck to you and all the roast masters. We'll miss you guys!<br />SharonSharon Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14648684299903722373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-27825617686547006232009-05-29T12:31:09.977-07:002009-05-29T12:31:09.977-07:00An intriguing idea and format run efficiently by a...An intriguing idea and format run efficiently by a woman who loves books...Thanks, Chris, for the fun and learning BOOK ROAST has provided. Best wishes on your next ventures!<br /><br />Anne BroylesAnne Broyleshttp://www.annebroyles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-6880711436563755432009-05-29T10:14:28.279-07:002009-05-29T10:14:28.279-07:00P.S. So where IS this nude photo of Stephen? Does ...<I>P.S. So where IS this nude photo of Stephen? Does he cover his private parts with a Scrabble board in it? Or . . . a Scrabble TILE?</I><BR> <BR>Envy is the root of all insults.<br /><br /><I>Oh Stephen - was that your graduation picture? I bet you're the one on the right.</I><BR> <BR>Damn, I wish. If I looked like that I'd be to busy to blog.Stephen Parrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883165490847664389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774102264209908091.post-1919435162305996082009-05-29T09:14:04.652-07:002009-05-29T09:14:04.652-07:00Yay for Chris! I haven't participated in this litt...Yay for Chris! I haven't participated in this little project as much as I would have liked to, but I thank you for the opportunity to be involved. You're an inspiration to all of us struggling writers. :)robkroesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14731849693307953813noreply@blogger.com