Good Morning
I thought I would start off by telling a little about myself.......
I have always been an avid reader, shopped at my local Borders Express in the mall once a week. Would bring my kids with me and it would be our big outing of the week. Kids would get a book and Mommy would get a pile of books.... Each time I went in the manager and I became more and more friendly. She would recommend and even give me ARCS from my favorite authors. Some time after the birth of my 5th child, she said are you ready to come to work here. And so it began my 7 years at Borders. I worked my way up to manager of this store and it became so much more than a job. I have met so many incredible authors (thanks Jenn), fabulous customers and my coworkers were amazing..... As we all know Borders is no more. At the urging of many authors, friends and customers(who have become friends) I am starting this blog. It is my hope to share my love of reading, recommend books, discuss books and just have a fun outlet for our addiction. I know all of us have our very own favorites, some overlap, some do not. That is A-OK... We can all respect each others likes and dislikes, and our opinions should be respected by all.
I hope to have guest authors, maybe some fun give-aways, and if anyone as any ideas please pass them along. Most of you know I am not the greatest on the computer. But I really want to learn.... I received a kick in the pants yesterday by a friend and author, Nancy Martin. She told me to stop wallowing at the loss of my job and get this going... I can not THANK her enough. It was just what I needed. I am so excited to begin a new journey. I also want to THANK EVERY person who has been so deeply kind to me during this time.... Especially my new peeps Cin, Ang, JJ, Jan, Hay and Ames.....These gals have helped daily get me through the enormous loss I feel over losing my job... Plus the fun joys of parenting too. Thanks guys, you rock..... Also BIG SHOUT OUT to my NAUTI PEEPS........... Also want to THANK my BFF.... She is best friend ever and has been PUSHING me forever to do this... Thanks Dawn... And Marti...xxooxx.....
Sooooo, I will start reviewing books daily at the urging of Nancy. And we will see where it goes from there. Thanks again, and may the FUN commence....
XXOOXX
P.S. John(the hubby), posted the first blog as a test. He was tickled this morning because people responded. LOL
This is going to be great Maureen!! I am so excited for you!!!
ReplyDeleteIf you are having trouble posting, first try adding yourself to the blog as a follower, if you are still having problems, you may have to switch browsers. I am using Google Chrome.
ReplyDeletehi hi, looking forward to read your inputs :)
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see this! I've been waiting!
ReplyDeleteGo you!
xxoxox
Mariah
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YOU of all people will LOVE THIS BOOK! So happy you're here :)
SueG
www.romanceatrandom.com
Great post.. I am soo glad you started this and now you are going to have a great time with it.
ReplyDeleteHi Maureen--
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the new blog. Sounds like you're about as techy as I am. LOL My husband would probably have to post mine, too. We'll see if I can get this comment up.
Brenda Novak
Congratulations on the Blog Maureen. I am glad to be here with you.
ReplyDeleteLove this blog!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Maureen! This is wonderful!!!I think a blog is the perfect vehicle for you to share your love of books and authors. I see many evenings in the Cosmo Corner in our future! Ellie
ReplyDeleteHi Maureen,
ReplyDeleteGreat first blog. Looking forward to more.
This looks so good! I came over from RNJ at Facebook. Just wanted to visit the new diggs.
ReplyDeleteAKA Bonnie Lea Elliott
This is going to be great :)
ReplyDeleteHi Maureen!
ReplyDeleteYou're new at blogging. I'm a new author. And I'm wishing you much success!
Let me know if I can ever do anything to help.
Excellent! Can't wait to have a new blog to follow!
ReplyDeleteHi hi!
ReplyDeleteFun times ahead! Way to go Maureen!!!
ReplyDeleteHi, Maureen — HUGE congrats on your new blog! As a an expert on romantic fiction, you have so much to offer. You don't need brick and mortar to still be a force in the world of romance. Your insights are something readers can appreciate wherever they are.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new endeavor!
Woot!! Go, Maureen, Go! I'm so excited to see you blogging. You are such an expert and advocate. I can't wait to follow your brand new blog!
ReplyDeleteFinally, finally, finally! The Borders withdrawal was bad enough but the Maureen withdrawal was unbearable. Ready to follow you religiously as a fangirl of the "Bitch Can Write a Book" blog!
ReplyDeleteYay, girlfriend! This is gonna be fun :)
ReplyDeleteI saw the link to this on Facebook and loved the title, had to come check it out. Your story is so similar to other Borders employees I know, and it breaks my heart. It's great to "meet" you online and I look forward to reading your blog!
ReplyDeleteWay to go girl! Readers are going to love what you have to say. Looking forward to great book recommendations.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the blog!
ReplyDeleteWe should have a celebration lunch soon!
You have introduced me to sooo many great series that I would not have discovered otherwise.
Can't wait to read the blog.
Hi Maureen!
ReplyDeleteIt was so nice to meet you at the NJRWA Literacy Signing a few weeks ago near Brenda Novak's table. Don't you just love how a passion for books, reading and romance creates an instant friendship? It never ceases to amaze when that happens. : )
Congratulations on the blog. I'm sure you're going to have tons of fun with it! :)
This is gonna be fun!!!!
ReplyDeleteFINALLY!!!! I'm so excited to see you have this going! Congrats, Maureen!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the name of the blog. You're going to have a lot of fun with this!
I am so happy this blog is up! I feel lost without getting to see you at Borders and asking you for help to pick out books that take me away from my life in the sciences. Thank you so much for starting this blog! I will looking out for each post!!
ReplyDeleteps- just bought Animal Attraction... can't put it down! great pick!!
-Katrina
Hi Maureen! How exciting! With your knowledge and enthusiasm for the romance genre, this blog will be so much fun to read for recommendations and insight.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I'm looking forward to reading more!
I have to say a lot of the books that I own are due to your recommendations. Thanks Mo! I know your are going to be a great blogger. Can't wait to read more.
ReplyDeleteHey Maureen,
ReplyDeleteHallelujah!! can I get an AMEN!!! Its about damn time......I have had Maureen withdrawl soooo bad I thought I was gonna have to start re-reading books. Finally you have arrived to enhance all our lives with your wonderful wit and insight as to which bitch we should be reading this week! You have never lead me astray when recommending a book or series of books......I think we a book soul mates!
Congratulations on this new chapter in your life I know you will be a fabulous blogger! I look forward to reading all your reviews and going broke cause I know I will purchase everything you suggest..lol
luv, lynne