Friday's Top Ten

Only four more days until IN NAME ONLY releases. I'm smiling :)


Today I'm  visiting with Teresa at Journaling Woman. I'm a FIP. Want to know what that is? Click over and find out after you read the Top Ten.


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Top ten things I'm thankful for now that IN NAME ONLY is about to launch:

10. I'm still sane

  9. I haven't pulled out all my hair

  8. No one called the Health Department over the lack of housekeeping going on at Casa Carol

  7. I found the perfect-for-me copyeditor/proofreader, formatter, and cover designer

  6. Despite my fear and panic, I encountered only a few minor problems

  5. I know where I'm going and what I need to do for the next book

  4. I loved this journey

  3. I have such wonderful friends in the blogging community

  2. Live-In Handyman is still speaking to me

And the #1 thing I'm thankful for now that IN NAME ONLY is about to launch:

  1. I have BOOKS for you to read!

Now you can come over and learn all kinds of weird strange exciting things about me at Journaling Woman.


Comments

Alex J. Cavanaugh saidā€¦
Those are all great things for which to be thankful.
Linda G. saidā€¦
Now, that's a great Top Ten! :)
Luanne G. Smith saidā€¦
Woohoo! A wonderful top ten things to be grateful for.
Julie Flanders saidā€¦
Love this top ten list! I'm so excited for you and can't wait for the big release. :)

Have a great weekend!
Linda Kage saidā€¦
YAY!!! How exciting. But seriously, you're going to have to let us in on your number 7 secret!
Donna Volkenannt saidā€¦
This is a wonderful list. Congratulations on your success.
Carol Kilgore saidā€¦
Alex, Linda G, L.G. - Thanks!

Julie - I can't wait either. I'm not sleeping much.

Linda K - Research, questions, and luck :)

Donna - Thank you. Lots of work and lots of help from a lot of good people.
JoLynne Lyon saidā€¦
Congrats! And I'm so glad your man is still speaking to you! There's a lot to be thankful for in that list.
Anonymous saidā€¦
Congratulations. Exciting times.
Laura Eno saidā€¦
Excellent list! (especially #2)
Great things to celebrate, Carol!! Looking forward to the book. :)
Lydia Kang saidā€¦
#2 is so funny--I guess all writers have significant others that have to deal with our writing neuroses!
Empty Nest Insider saidā€¦
So glad the health department hasn't stopped by yet! Great interview over at Teresa's! I agree with Delores, these are very exciting times! Julie
Liza saidā€¦
What a wonderful accomplishment...and you did it with your sanity intact. Hooray!
Unknown saidā€¦
Hmmm, that means that in four days, I will be buying your book! Yay!
LD Masterson saidā€¦
I'm happy for your happy.
Carol Kilgore saidā€¦
JoLynne, Laura - I'm happy about that, too :)

Delores - Thanks!

Elizabeth - Cool :)

Lydia - I'm very happy they have the patience to do so!

Julie - I'm sure I must have received special dispensation from them.
Theresa Milstein saidā€¦
I love this list. I'm happy for you!
Carol Kilgore saidā€¦
Liza - Squeaked by :)

Clarissa - Cool! Thank you :)

LD - Smiling :)

Theresa - Thanks!
T. Powell Coltrin saidā€¦
SOOO glad Live In Handyman is still talking to you. :)

Exciting--four days!! Thanks for visiting me at JW. Now go sell millions of books.

T
Carol Kilgore saidā€¦
Teresa - At times it was iffy :) Millions. Snort. Thanks for hosting me and for helping to get out the word about IN NAME ONLY!
RHYTHM AND RHYME saidā€¦
Great list Carol.

Yvonne.
LR saidā€¦
I'm envious of your No.5! :)

Very happy for you and still love your cover. It's fabulous.
Carol Kilgore saidā€¦
Yvonne - Thanks.

LR - Now if I just don't forget by the time I need to remember for the next book, all will be good :) I still love the cover, too!
Writer Pat Newcombe saidā€¦
So pleased for you, Carol! You must be very excited now that the day is drawing close! Very best of luck - and ENJOY!
Anonymous saidā€¦
I like this one: I know where I'm going and what I need to do for the next book
Glad you're still sane.
Carol Kilgore saidā€¦
Pat - Thanks for the good wishes :)

Madeleine - I'm glad I'm still sane, too :)
Brenda Kay Ledford saidā€¦
I loved this list and best wishes and congratulations upon launching your work. This is awesome! I know you are so excited about this.
Golden Eagle saidā€¦
That's an awesome list!
Unknown saidā€¦
Great interview and top 10...but there is no mention of firemen. :)
Carol Kilgore saidā€¦
Brenda Kay - Thanks. I am excited!

Golden Eagle - Thanks :)

Michael - Crap. I knew I forgot something.
Stina saidā€¦
Congrats on your book launch, Carol. And congrats on not ripping out all your hair. :D
J.L. Campbell saidā€¦
Staying sane and on top of things are major achievement and guess what? You get to do it all again at some point down the road.
Carol Kilgore saidā€¦
Stina - Not sure which I'm most happy about. Kidding :)

J.L. - In the spring. I can hardly wait!
Old Kitty saidā€¦
Hoorah for live-in handyman still speaking to you!! LOL!!! And so he should!! Yay for your book launch! Take care
x
Ciara saidā€¦
Yay, I'm so excited for you. I can't wait to have you on my blog.
L. Diane Wolfe saidā€¦
Keep that live-in handyman happy.
Carol Kilgore saidā€¦
Old Kitty - Yeah, speaking is kind of a good thing :)

Ciara - I'm looking forward to being there!

Diane - I'm trying :)
Heather M. Gardner saidā€¦
Everything is crossed for you!
Enjoy!
Heather
Carol Kilgore saidā€¦
Heather - Thank you. All crossings gratefully accepted :)
Unknown saidā€¦
Hi! I decided to check out your blog from a friend's on a whim, and wow, the energy from this post is amazing! This is such wonderful news and it makes me insanely happy to hear of a writer achieving her dreams. Congratulations!!!!!
Talli Roland saidā€¦
Whoop whoop whoop! Such an exciting time, isn't it? And yes, sanity is sort of important.
Carol Kilgore saidā€¦
Raquel - Welcome! I just visited your blog. LOVELY :) Sigh. Thank you for such kind words. Drop in anytime you want to dig your toes in the sand and listen to the surf :)

Talli - I'm so excited I can barely contain it. I'm holding on by a thread :)

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