Recently I ran a series Public Relations for Authors which focused on how we are perceived by those who view our profile photographs, biographies and presence on social media. This included guest posts on other writer’s blogs. Here is an opportunity to not only promote your own blog or books, but those of someone you admire as well.
Is there an inspiring individual, blogger or an author you would like to give a boost to who might enjoy joining you for a coffee and a piece of cake with us all?
Details on how to participate are at the end of this next post in the series.
Today author Pamela S. Wight has brought fellow writer Amy M. Reade as her guest and I am sure you will enjoy joining them for a cup of coffee.
Pamela and Amy on their 2021 annual meet up..
Introduction by Pamela S. Wight
Reading the post about Darlene and Nancy, how they met, and how they support each other, gave me the idea of including Amy Reade as my guest. Authors Darlene Foster and Nancy Blodgett Klein
Amy and I have read each other’s blogs for years. Then, about six years ago I realized that Amy lives near the town where I vacation with my family once a year in Ocean City, NJ. (It’s a 7-hour journey for my family-crew, which includes daughter and SIL, three grandchildren, and any friends they bring along.)
So I e-mailed Amy and basically said, “hey, I’m in your neck-of-the-woods (more like water) in August. Would love to meet for a cup of tea/coffee during that week if you’re available and interested.” Amy replied immediately, and for the past five summers we’ve met at a casual lunch spot and shared writing tips/worries/publishing woes &successes/blogging fun & suggestions over our grilled cheese and iced drinks (oh, and yes, perhaps over a French fry or two). We usually meet about mid-week of my time with active, high-energy grandkids and too much sun and biking and walking the beaches, so for me, that lunch break is a needed and appreciated breath of (ocean) air.
Amy and her story of how she became a (successful) published author inspires and awes me. She was a lawyer by trade but after starting a family, wondered if this was truly the right career for her. So with single-mindedness and dedication, she began a career in writing instead (calling herself a recovering attorney). Her first books were published by a “mainstream” publisher under the genre of Gothic mystery/Gothic suspense (three of them as the Malice Series) and three standalone novels under the genre of contemporary gothic.
She then stretched out to become an Indie author so she’d have more ability to write the kinds of books and series that she choose. Along came Cape Menace, the first of her Cape May Historical Mystery Collection, and her wonderful Juniper Junction Holiday Mystery Series, cozy mysteries that I read the minute each one comes out – five so far.
So, see why Amy inspires me to keep going in my own writing? To believe in our ability to shine as independent authors? Read any of her books, and you’ll be inspired also.
About Amy M. Reade
Amy M. Reade is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling mystery author who practiced law until she realized it was way more fun writing fiction.
She writes cozy and Gothic mysteries under the name Amy M. Reade and historical mysteries under the name A.M. Reade. She lives in New Jersey with her family and loves reading, cooking, traveling, playing with the dog, quilling, counted cross-stitch, chocolate, wine, and cheese, though not necessarily in that order.
If you’re looking for her and she’s not in her office, check the kitchen. If she’s not there, she’s definitely in the laundry room.
A selection of books by Amy M. Reade
One of the recent reviews for Mayday
Iris Chacon Fabulous return to the Juniper Springs family & friends
Lilly Carlson has planned the perfect wedding for her brother to her best friend. It’s in beautiful Colorado on a gorgeous spring day, the 1st of May. “Mayday” takes on additional meaning, however, when a plane buzzes the party then crashes nearby. Then the caterer’s murdered body is discovered, placing everyone present under suspicion. While her brother is away on his honeymoon, Lilly will find all kinds of trouble and danger as she tries to unravel May Day’s tragic events.
The great fun and mystery of this novel is even better because the reader comes home again to the quaint town of Juniper Springs and the characters we love from previous books by Amy M Reade. If this is your first Juniper Springs holiday novel, you’ll want to read them all. And soon!
Read the reviews and buy the books : Amazon US – And: Amazon UK – Blog: Amy Reade WordPress – Goodreads: Amy Reade Goodreads –
About Pamela S. Wight
Pamela Wight is a successful author of romantic suspense novels as well as two illustrated children’s book, BIRDS OF PARADISE and MOLLY FINDS HER PURR, enjoyed by readers ages 3 to 93.
Her first book, THE RIGHT WRONG MAN, got rave reviews for taking readers “on an exciting adventure with lots of intrigue, unexpected plot twists, and romance.” A year later, Wight published her second novel, TWIN DESIRES. “Lots of suspense, plot twists, romance, and excellent character development makes this a fun read!”
The gorgeously illustrated BIRDS OF PARADISE, finalist in the 2018 International Book Awards, has received many enthusiastic reviews: “This creative, compassionate story about birds will inspire children to notice the everyday adventures of backyard birds.”
Wight’s second picture book, MOLLY FINDS HER PURR, published Fall, 2019, follows Molly the Cat, who can’t find any friends. And almost worse, she can’t find her purr. After looking for friendship in all the wrong places, Molly learns that making friends is as easy as looking up in the trees and on the ground, where other lonely creatures are hiding in plain sight. Whether hard-shelled or soft as a bunny, everyone needs friendships that help them find their purr.
Pamela earned her Master’s in English from Drew University, continued with postgraduate work at UC Berkeley in publishing, and teaches creative writing classes in Boston and San Francisco.
She lives in the Boston area with her “right man” and hikes the New England trails while concocting her stories. Wight travels frequently to the San Francisco Bay area for additional inspiration. She speaks to book clubs, schools, and libraries in both locations.
Books by Pamela S. Wight
One of the recent reviews for Flashes of Life
“Flashes of Life” is a charming collection of real-life tales. Ms. Wight shares micro-stories that are broken into eight sections and come from all stages of her life. Each one is a quick read that touches on everyday life. I could relate to each story. I found myself shaking my head in agreement with some of these tales, and a couple had me laughing out loud. I appreciated the gratitude weaved in, and it left me pondering on my blessings. The well-crafted writing brought me into Ms. Wight’s world, and I felt like I was sitting next to her on the beach, talking about life. A fantastic glimpse into the world of a daughter, mother, wife, friend, and grandmother. I highly recommend reading about these “extraordinary ordinary” tales!
Pamela S. Wight, buy: Amazon US – And : Amazon UK – follow Pamela : Goodreads – website:Rough Wighting – Twitter: @pamelawight
I hope to hear from you with the information about your guest and your work (if you have not been featured here before).. thanks Sally.
Some ideas of the guests you might bring to coffee.
- An author you have just read for the first time who you would like to introduce us to.
- A blogger who is very supportive of your own blog or books.
- A new blogger who you would like to showcase
- An author or blogger who inspires you and your work.
- A blogger who goes out of their way to support others by reviewing books and promoting on social media.
- Someone in the public eye who is inspirational to others in medicine, charity, education, who has overcome challenges to succeed.
- Anyone you feel deserves a boost.
The format of the post
- An introduction by you of around 200 to 400 words about your guest. Be creative and tell a good story
- Their photograph, biography, Amazon or book links and if you have them their social media links. I will find if not.
- Your photo, biography, Amazon or blog links and social media links (if you are in the Cafe and Bookstore I will have those).
Send your introduction and the links to sally.cronin@moyhill.com and we can sort out a date to air your post.
Two very talented ladies here Sally. Entertainers both. Hugs to my old friend Pamela.
Massive Hugs to you xxxx
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Thanks very much David.. lovely to have them both over together…hugsxxx
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Thank you David! SO wonderful to see you here. Massive hugs in return. xo
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Thank you, David! It was an honor to be included today.
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All of you are such talented ladies! xo
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Glad you enjoyed Kymber and thanks for dropping in for coffee with us..xxx
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Thank you, Kymber! I’m glad you enjoyed the post. 🙂
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I can’t lie – I absolutely LOVE this post about Amy, and about how bloggers become friends and writing compatriots and supporters of each other’s work. We had such a fun time meeting up in late August this year. Amy inspires me each and every time. Thank YOU Sally for giving us this chance to shine in your wonderful blog post. ❤
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My pleasure Pam and you are both so lucky to be able to meet up in person, so many of us can only support at a distance.. Delighted to have you both over for coffee..hugs ♥
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I can’t thank Pam enough for including me in this beautiful post. I’m so humbled by it and so very grateful for her friendship and her wise counsel when it comes to all things writing. She’s a fabulous writer and she’s just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. ❤
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Good to meet you, Amy! And Pam–I just read about your Nanna and her blueberry delight recipe over at Bernadette’s. You are busy today!
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Thanks Jacqui.. you can never have too much of a good thing xx
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Thank you, Jacqui! I’m so glad you stopped by for coffee with Pam and Sally and me!
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Oh, I better go check out Bernadette’s post. Hey, blogging friends and dessert – a great combo. 🙂
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You are going to love it. Bernadette does a great job with these posts.
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Reblogged this on OPENED HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Thanks for sharing Michael…hugsx
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With a great pleasure, Sally! Just listening to your podcast. Wow! You are now speaking as fast as the hosts of the American News stations. Lol But its a good way getting familiar with. xx Michael
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Thanks Michael.. I try to speak slower these days hugsxxx
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Don’t worry, Sally! It is very easy to understand. hugsx
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Thanks for the reblog, Michael!
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Thank you for the introduction, Sally! Great to get more knowledge about famous authors. xx Michael
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Thanks Michael.. lovely to have Pam and Amy over…hugsx
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Thank you also for this, Sally! hugsx
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Thank you, Michael. It’s delightful to be here. Pam and Sally are two of the best.
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I fully agree with you. Thanks as well, and enjoy the week. xx Michael
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Better famous than infamous, Michael (giggle). Thanks so much for re-blogging and supporting.
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For sure! Lol Thank you as well, and have a nice week! xx Michael
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Awwww, this is such a great post! It’s so rare that we ever get to meet our blogging friends. How wonderful for Pam and Amy and thanks, Sally for sharing their story!
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Thanks Jan.. and wonderful they managed to get together again this year.. lovely to have them both for coffee..hugsx
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Thank you, Jan. It is such an honor to be here with Pam and Sally. Getting together with Pam is one of the things I most look forward to during the summer. I wish we could meet more often, but once a year is a blessing!
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Although we all get to “know” each other through our posts throughout the blogosphere, there is definitely an extra dash of “special” when we can meet in person. Thanks, Jan!
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Nice to see these two lovely, talented ladies here. 🙂
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Thank you, Sarah! I am so grateful to Pam and Sally for including me today.
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Thanks, Sarah. Sally gave us the forum here to show our blogging friendship. So thankful for all she does for us in the blogging community. And Amy – well, she’s just an amazing woman and author. ❤
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It is Sarah…and offers hope to all of us that one day we will meet up with the friends we have made online..hugsx
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Pam and Sally, as I have said many times before, you two are treasures. I can’t thank you enough, Pam, for thinking of me to include in your coffee post and you, Sally, for being such a supportive promoter of indie authors.
I am truly blessed by the friendships of people I have met through writing, and I am so thankful that Pam and I have the opportunity to get together once a year.
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And none of this would happen without blogging! And writing! And sharing our hearts. Just sayin’…. 😉 xo
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Thanks Amy and this community is amazing but it is so special that you too have managed to bridge the web to meet up ♥
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How nice to see Amy Reade featured here, Sally. I did know she was formally a lawyer and I can relate to people being unhappy in the corporate world. Thanks for this article, Pam.
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Thanks, Robbie. It’s amazing how many writers used to be or still are in the corporate world. It says a lot about the corporate world, I think.
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I’m going to be cheeky and say “no wonder there are so many dystopian novels if the writers work in corporate.” [smile] People who work in corporates are trained in certain things like communication of messages, attention to detail, etc. I think creative people in corporate need an escape valve from the rigidity of the lifestyle. Writing is perfect. Geoff le Pard and John Howell are both also lawyers.
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Thanks Robbie… and I am sure you can relate.. it is a tough world.. I have no regrets from walking away…hugsx
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So enjoying this comment stream. I actually have a lot of (retired or re-career) lawyers and business people in my creative writing classes. They are desperate to find their own voice! Creative writing brings such joy to people once they allow themselves to get out of the rigid writing within their business model.
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Yes, that is it exactly, Pam.
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So nice to see Pamela and Amy at your place, Sally. Very talented writers ought to get together for sure,
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Thanks very much, John. I love getting together with Pam, and I love reading her books during the rest of the year!
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They are John and they have been visitors individually for years so lovely to have them here together…hugsx
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Thank you for introducing us to Amy, Pam 🙂 How wonderful you have been able to get together each year! I also found another Halloween read!
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Thank you! I am indeed blessed to have a friend like Pam, and though I wish we could get together more often, I’m grateful for the time we spend together.
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Great Denise.. and delighted you enjoyed meeting Amy and Pam…hugsx
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We will LOVE Amy’s cozy mysteries, Denise. Ghouls NIght Out is wonderful. It’s a stand alone, but it’s also nice to start the cozies from the first one.
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You will LOVE Amy’s cozy mysteries, Denise. Ghouls NIght Out is wonderful. It’s a stand alone, but it’s also nice to start the cozies from the first one.
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So wonderful, I miss the get togethers with blogging friends since covid. Two wonderful ladies with lots in common, great to see Pamela and Amy at your new feature, Sally 🙂
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Thanks, Marje! I was sorry that Bouchercon was cancelled this year, as have so many other opportunities for writers to spend time together (face-to-face and in person!), so it was especially nice to be able to spend some time with Pam this summer.
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Yes so true. So many events were cancelled Amy. I miss the get to gethers with my SCBWI group and with the bloggers bash!
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Thanks Marje.. and lovely to have them both here together..hugsx
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Yes indeed Sally. X
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Hi Marje. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a bloggers’ get together in different parts of the world? I know there had been on in England pre-Covid. I keep hoping someone will host one in the U.S. — post-Covid. 🙂 In the meantime, meeting a fellow blogger here and there is so special. I also met Liesbet Collaert of Roaming About blog and we had such a good time talking on and on about blogging and writing and publishing memoirs.
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Hi Pamela, yes I’d love it! I have plans to move to Portugal so wonder if there are any bloggers nearby! Not too far away from Spain! I hope you get a chance to attend one in the US. Nice to hear you met Liesbet will have to pop over to her blog. We blogging/writing guys and gals have so much in common. 🙂
Marje
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Two great guests and a wonderful segment, Sally!
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Thank you, Bette! I’m thrilled to be included in this blog series!
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Thanks very much Bette…♥
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Hi Bette. Thanks! xo
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Fabulous and fun post to see two of our author friends connecting and having fun. That is something I’m looking forward to doing – getting the heck out of dodge and being with like-minded people. ❤
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I agree Debby and hopefully you will be on your way soon for such an occasion…fingers crossed. ♥♥
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Yes! ❤
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Visualize, and it will happen, Debby. How we’d all like to meet you “in-person”! One of these days… In the meantime, always wonderful to read your blog posts, and your wonderful comments on the blogs of others.
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You are too kind Pam. And yes, I look forward to meeting and mingling with author friends as soon as this world calms a bit more down. Hugs ❤
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I regret not being able to get together with you a few years back in Toronto, Debby. But maybe someday. It’s definitely harder now with the odious COVID. Thank you for all your support! ❤
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What a fun guest post with two awesome women and writers. I love that they’ve made a point of meeting every year to catch up and talk shop. And the “recovering attorney” made me laugh. I’ve read books from both Pam and Amy and enjoyed them thoroughly. A great share, Sally.
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Thanks Diana.. both a delight.. hugsx
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Thank you, Diana! Pam and I enjoy getting together every summer. You newest book is queued up on my Kindle–I’m excited to read it!
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Thanks so much, Amy. I’ll be sure to return the favor, and now I know more about your books too! I haven’t met any bloggers in person, but hope to someday. It sounds like so much fun. ❤
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I think we writers/bloggers are all “recovering- somethings-or-other, Diana. 🙂 I used to write and edit medical books and articles. My mind exploded when I turned to creative writing! 🙂 The thing about Sally helping us all meet each other through her blog here (and how we meet each other from each other’s blogs) is that we learn to read and appreciate other genres that we’d never tried before. For instance, you have made me (MADE me – ha) love fantasy now. Who knew? And Amy “made” me like cozy mysteries, as well as gothic mysteries. We bloggers expand each other’s minds.
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I’m a recovering furniture installation project manager for insurance companies. Ha ha. And I love meeting other authors. I think they’re interesting!! Have a lovely day, my friend. ❤
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Yes! It happens to me all the time. I can’t wait to read Diana’s newest–at your recommendation, Pam.
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Lots of things to gather inspiration from here. First, I respect anybody who shifts gears midstream and says, “No, this isn’t what I really want to do,” and then has the courage to chase their dreams. That is not an easy thing to do, particularly if you’re making a lot of money. Kudos to Amy for making that decision.
Next, I love stories of bloggers reaching out to others in the blogging community who either meet up or work together on projects. I see the blogging world as a microcosm of how we should treat each other throughout the world.
Finally, both Pam and Amy exude positivity, so it doesn’t surprise me that they have become friends. It’s only natural we gravitate toward others who put out a positive vibe.
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Thanks very much, Pete. I haven’t once regretted my decision to self-publish, and I look forward to learning more about it all the time. Pam is a wonderful person and friend, and I am very lucky to be able to connect with her in person once a year. I’ve read so many stories on Sally’s blog about other bloggers who meet up and it always puts a smile on my face. Thanks for stopping by.
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Well said Pete. There are millions in the world who say they hate their jobs.. so sad. Thank goodness for technology that enables us at least to talk face to face when we can.. It makes such a difference. And lovely to have them here together. xxx
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Well said (written) Pete! But I admit that I feel like I KNOW so many bloggers, like you, even if I haven’t met them. And of course the ones we follow consistently are those who we value not only their writing but their positive “take” on life. I find that when the news gets me down, I visit and read a blog by one of my (many) favorite bloggers, and the world shines again.
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So lovely to learn more about Pamela and Amy – two very talented writers. Toni x
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Thank you Toni… and lovely that they have managed to connect offline too..hugsx
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Thanks Toni. It’s a blessing and a delight to meet up with Amy every year! Not only that, she inspired me with her writing work ethic, and her books.
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Thank you, Toni. It is such a treat to meet up with Pam and amazing to get to share that with Sally’s blog readers!
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What an inspired idea! And so great to see Amy Reade here and to meet Pam!
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Thanks very much Claire and if you would like to bring someone for coffee you would be both very welcome..hope all good…hugs ♥
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Thanks for being here, Claire. and nice to meet you! 🙂
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Thank you so much, Claire. What a blessing to be able to meet other writers in person!
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I love this post! It’s great to see Pam and Amy so obviously enjoying each other’s company in the photograph. A huge plus was reading these supportive comments. xx
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Thanks Alex and amazing to meet up in person.. hopefully something more of us can do in the coming months…hugsx
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Amy and I never run out of things to talk about, for sure! When we leave, we say, “same time next year!” 🙂 Thanks so much for your comment.
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Thank you, Alex. I start looking forward to our annual get-together just as soon as Pam and I part ways in Ocean City every summer. And the comments are just beautiful–every one is bringing such a smile to my face. Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. 🙂
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Sally, the warmth between Pam and Amy shines through and how wonderful to see the friendship has developed over the yearly meetings! It is wonderful how we can inspire each other and I’m sure Amy feels the same about Pam and her work! A joy of a post and another great series!
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Thanks very much Annika and it was a lovely coffee mornning..looking forward to more…hugsx
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In many ways I feel like you and I have “met” each other, Annika, including sending each other special postal packages. 🙂 One of these days… IN PERSON! xo
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Thank you, Annika. Pam is a warm and wonderful and generous person with a beautiful spirit and an outlook on life that is inspiring and energizing. That is obvious from her writing. Our conversations are wide-ranging and fascinating to me.
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Blushing. If the four of us met for grilled cheese and iced tea (yes ICED tea, even though I know most Europeans do not approve of ice in their tea 🙂 ), we’d have a glorious, uproarious, special time!
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I enjoy iced tea and often have iced green tea in the summer… and when we lived in Texas became a fan…xxx
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Well, you are always full of surprises, Sally, But my guess is Texas helped you become an iced tea fan. I don’t take any sugar in mine, but at least two slices of lemon. 🙂 xo
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The best way..hugsx
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