The Next Nora | Chickens in the Road

Jul
7

Yesterday’s winner of a PAX mug: comment #35–Jeanette! (Email me!) Another contest today, and the Grand Finale Extravasuzannza contest tomorrow! (Don’t miss it!)

Beast buzz: From Michelle at Michelle Willingham’s blog– “When I read writing like this, it takes me out of the everyday world of mopping floors and children screaming, Mommy, watch me! I can slip into a world of a hunky hero with super abilities and his haunted dream of reuniting with his estranged wife. It’s not just a fun, suspenseful book–it’s quality writing, and I appreciate that…. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, suspenseful and emotional read, check this one out!” Read Michelle’s entire discussion here.

:bananadance:Today’s contest: The Next Nora–which three of these five signs REALLY happened to me and indisputably foretell my future success? (No, I’m not desperate, why do you ask?) Pick the three signs that are true (post just once!) and I’ll draw from the correct responses for a PAX t-shirt!

1) I grew up in the same Washington,D.C. suburb as Nora.
2) We are both Mary Stewart fans.
3) The day I mailed my last book, one of my dogs pooped in the perfect shape of a Rita Award.
4) We both took a little over a year to sell our first book after we started writing.
5) I was in the same elevator with Nora at the Dallas RWA conference and breathed her air.

So, for a PAX t-shirt, which three signs are real? Distract me as I await my hair appointment or comfort me if I’m upset when I get back! :shock:

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7-7
7:37
am

Tough question – but I’ll go with:

You grew up in the same Washington,D.C. suburb as Nora.

You both took a little over a year to sell your first book after you started writing.

You were in the same elevator with Nora at the Dallas RWA conference and breathed her air.

Cheryl S.

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7-7
7:38
am

And, we are going to get pictures of your fabulous hairstyle, aren’t we?

Cheryl S.

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7-7
7:41
am

Yes, pictures of The Hair tomorrow! I promise!:shock:

Suzanne

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7-7
7:44
am

I’m going to guess #2, #4, and #5: Mary Stewart fans, took over a year to sell, and the elevator one. :hyper:

Michelle

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7-7
7:51
am

toughie. two are quite good choices, but only one can be right. anyway, I have to say.. you’re both Mary Stewart fans, took over a year to sell your first books, and you breathed Noras air in the elevator.

Ashley

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7-7
8:12
am

I am going to guess that (2) you are both Martha Stewart fans, (4)You both took over a year to sell your first book after you started writing, (5) You were in the same elevator with Nora the Dallas RWA conference and breathed her air.
Hope your hair turns out great.

Crystal

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7-7
8:20
am

I am going to guess 1, 2 and 4.

Maureen

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7-7
8:29
am

2, 4, 5….maybe…:rolleyes:

kacey

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7-7
8:43
am

I am going to go with 2)both Mary Stewart fans, 4)both took a little over a year to sell first book and 5) same elevator with Nora at Dallas RWA conference.
Hope you have a relaxing time at your hair appt. with terrific results.

Shari C.

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7-7
8:51
am

Will have to say that you are 2) both Mary Stewart fans, 4) both took a year to sell your first book and 5) were in the same elevator with Nora. But it would be something if the dog poop one was true!! :grin:

May your haircut go well!

Amelia

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7-7
8:52
am

I want pictures of the hairstyle. I can’t wait for Reno and all the fun.:bananadance:

Mary

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7-7
8:53
am

I’ll guess 2,4,5. Although 3 would be pretty cool!

Dena Walton

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7-7
9:06
am

Mary Stewart
Dog poop
elevator

I notice not many people are going for the dog poop option :rotfl: I think I must be obsessed!!!

Toni Anderson

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7-7
9:18
am

High Praise, Suzanne. And well deserved!!:yes:

Sasha

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7-7
9:27
am

Congratulations Jeanette!

1) I grew up in the same Washington,D.C. suburb as Nora.
2) We are both Mary Stewart fans.
4) We both took a little over a year to sell our first book after we started writing.

Carol

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7-7
9:28
am

My guess is 2, 4, and 5. Hope your hair appt goes ok.

Estella Kissell

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7-7
9:43
am

I’m guessing 1, 2, and 5!

P.S. My package arrived yesterday! Thank you, thank you for the book! :bananadance:

Joely

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7-7
10:03
am

I’m going to go with 2,3,5
:twisted:

Peggie

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7-7
10:08
am

1,2,4 I hope thats right.

Amber Smith

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7-7
10:14
am

I think they’re #1, #2, and #5.

Tori

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7-7
10:43
am

I’m going with #2,#3 (that’s a good one), and #5.

Kelly

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7-7
10:43
am

#2 #4 and #5
both Mary Stewart fans
both took a little over a year
in the elevator with her:lol:

Robyn

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7-7
10:50
am

I vote for 1, 2 & 5!

Interesting thing to remember about Nora, who is one of my all time favorite authors, is that she was originally rejected, too! Now she sells something like 13 million copies of books a year. Someone once told me, but it could be an urban legend, that Nora received a rejection that suggested she not write anymore.

Mary Stella

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7-7
11:09
am

Well, I’m going to be hopeful that you haven’t reached the state of obsession where you’re likening your dog’s poop to a Rita, because only I could be that bizarre, and I’ll go with 1, 2, 5.

Besides, wouldn’t you have told us THEN that your dog made such great poop?

Danica

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7-7
12:09
pm

1) I grew up in the same Washington,D.C. suburb as Nora.
2) We are both Mary Stewart fans.
5) I was in the same elevator with Nora at the Dallas RWA conference and breathed her air.

So, did I win? :bananadance:

Hugs,
Marcy

Marcy

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7-7
12:28
pm

I am going to suggest 1,2, and 4. I love Mary Stewart. The Ivy Tree is one of my all time favorite novels. I love her old suspense novels, less fond of her Merlin novels. :bananadance:

flip58

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7-7
12:50
pm

I am going to go out on a limb here and say that if number three ( it would have been more approriately named number two!) were true you would have sold it on Ebay and retired. Remember that famous grilled cheese sandwich sold to the casino! My guess is for number one, number two and number five. And remember: Man or woman does not live by hair alone! What is on the inside is what really counts – and baby you are beautiful!:thumbsup:

Juanita Stender

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7-7
1:56
pm

I think I have decided on these three…
2. You are both Mary Stewart fans
4. You both took a little over a year to sell our first book after we started writing.
5. You were in the same elevator with Nora at the Dallas RWA conference and breathed her air.

Jeanette Jackson

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7-7
3:11
pm

Oooh, toughie! And I so want to guess the dog poop one, but I’ll restrain myself.

I’ll guess you’re both Mary Stewart fans, you both took a little over a year to sell, and you were in the same elevator and you breathed her air.

Lynn Daniels

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7-7
4:26
pm

I will go with 1, 4 and 5.

Gladys Paradowski

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7-7
5:35
pm

5) I was in the same elevator with Nora at the Dallas RWA conference and breathed her air.
4) We both took a little over a year to sell our first book after we started writing.
1) I grew up in the same Washington,D.C. suburb as Nora.

Elizabeth

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7-7
6:14
pm

I’m going to guess #2, #4, and #5:smile:

TeresaH

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7-7
7:11
pm

1, 4 and 5

Katherine

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7-7
7:29
pm

I’m going with #1, #2, and #4. Photos of the hair look great!

Janet

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7-7
7:34
pm

I am guessing #2, #4, and #5. Although I’d be amazed by your dog if #3 was true.

:smile:
Alyssa

Alyssa

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7-7
8:29
pm

I think #1, #2 and #4 are true.

Kim

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7-7
8:45
pm

Are the pictures at the top of the new or “old” hair? Whichever–it looks great to me.

I’ll go for 1, 2, 4. I know two of them are right but I don’t know about the other. You’ve been cagey about where you grew up. Did you always intend to let us answer that question?

I’ve started the BEAST! Great atmosphere on the island and the characters are well-defined. Love them. At the moment they’re just reviewing who looked through the apartment and could have dropped of the containment serum.:?:

ruby55

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7-7
8:50
pm

Sigrun, the pics are of my new hair! Those are pics from this afternoon. Yes, I must withhold some secrets, like where I grew up, until I get to use them in a contest, LOL! (I’ll answer that tomorrow, though!) I’m so glad you’re enjoying the Beast!!!:lol:

Suzanne

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7-7
9:13
pm

I go with #2 (Mary Stewart fans), #4 (little over a year to sell) and #5 (you breathed her rarified air- of course, I don’t think your pedestal is high enough but you never know )

AngieW

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7-7
9:30
pm

HI,’

I’m going with 1) same suburb, 2) Mary Stewart fan and 4)took over a year to sell your first book.
I love Nora Roberts Too!

Laurie

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7-7
10:25
pm

I’m gonna guess 2, 4 and 5. Oh, I so badly wanna win a T-shirt! I wish this contest wasn’t a guessing game. But, if wishes were horses…right?

Melissa

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7-8
12:18
am

1, 4 & 5

BJ Deese

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7-8
12:41
am

The hair looks great! You look like such a fun person to be friends with. I’m going to guess 2, 4, and 5. The dog poopie one is cute, but I’m not sure how accurate it is.lol:hyper:
Anyway, love the hair..it fits you! Saundra

Saundra M

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