tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590755329087723894.post2853363764435207907..comments2023-08-01T05:15:54.996-04:00Comments on A Minute With Marianne: Livin' the "BIG"GBY Life!Marianne Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05729453143807888867noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590755329087723894.post-45884881903712679672010-05-19T12:44:30.679-04:002010-05-19T12:44:30.679-04:00Laura, I hope this post helps you realize good thi...Laura, I hope this post helps you realize good things can come after you fight back the fear monster! Good luck with the release!!<br /><br />Mary, Pauline & Margie - I love your comments! Thanks so much for paying a visit!!!Marianne Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729453143807888867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590755329087723894.post-52132250034977546092010-05-19T12:42:34.228-04:002010-05-19T12:42:34.228-04:00Oh, Megan & Monti - shyness and introversion a...Oh, Megan & Monti - shyness and introversion are such a stumbling block! I'm just not "good" with self-promo - but this was relaxed and fun, so it all worked out! Thanks for stopping by!!!Marianne Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729453143807888867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590755329087723894.post-53894213974169343002010-05-19T09:30:04.736-04:002010-05-19T09:30:04.736-04:00There's nothing like getting your feet wet on ...There's nothing like getting your feet wet on your home turf. I'm glad you had a great time and a wonderful turnout.Margie Churchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04487640135615243906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590755329087723894.post-58382835375449924702010-05-17T17:11:59.764-04:002010-05-17T17:11:59.764-04:00What happy photos! You obviously overcame the shyn...What happy photos! You obviously overcame the shyness when you turned promo over to the book... Your local coffee shop sounds like a fun place for a signing.<br /><br />Good luck!<br />Mary Montague Sikes<br />www.Pass2Paradise.comNotes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590755329087723894.post-39388045875617562502010-05-17T05:15:11.401-04:002010-05-17T05:15:11.401-04:00Overcoming a writer's natural tendency towards...Overcoming a writer's natural tendency towards introversion is hard. Looks like you had great fun in the end!<br />Best Wishes<br />Megan JohnsMegan Johnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11954286493107063197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590755329087723894.post-75421022953934205692010-05-16T22:58:18.163-04:002010-05-16T22:58:18.163-04:00This is a real inspiration! I'm compiling the...This is a real inspiration! I'm compiling these ideas as I look forward to my book being released!Laura Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06405372483109781087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590755329087723894.post-14084445887011913522010-05-16T22:45:23.801-04:002010-05-16T22:45:23.801-04:00Congratulations on a wonderful signing! You rocked...Congratulations on a wonderful signing! You rocked girl!<br />What great memories and wonderful pictures. Thanks for sharing. Rose to Rose!Mary Ricksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676306822821614446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590755329087723894.post-38887290814946960632010-05-16T22:28:54.523-04:002010-05-16T22:28:54.523-04:00What great pictures! I feel the shyness, too! Look...What great pictures! I feel the shyness, too! Looks like you had a lot of fun, though! CONGRATS!Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673963438671468441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590755329087723894.post-33338519618312866492010-05-16T21:56:34.284-04:002010-05-16T21:56:34.284-04:00Donna, what a sweet compliment! Coming from you it...Donna, what a sweet compliment! Coming from you it means so much! Thanks for stopping by!!<br /><br />Linda, give it a go! Truly! Find a local place you like that gives off a supportive vibe and buck up that courage. You'll be glad you did!!<br /><br />Hey, Lyn! Thanks for visiting!!It was a very relaxing atmosphere, a perfect place to sit for a bit, chat, and have a well-coordinated event. :-)<br /><br />Denice - you're awesome! Loved seeing you there! Great pic, too!!! ;-)Marianne Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729453143807888867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590755329087723894.post-12329024972253374042010-05-16T21:37:07.054-04:002010-05-16T21:37:07.054-04:00Wow! Great job with the signing and the blog! Cong...Wow! Great job with the signing and the blog! Congratulations on overcoming! It's a wonderful book - hope you had a very successful signing.Donna Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04281785221740479598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590755329087723894.post-47241824746360848162010-05-16T19:41:14.010-04:002010-05-16T19:41:14.010-04:00What a great blog!! Congratulations on a wonderful...What a great blog!! Congratulations on a wonderful book signing. What fantastic photos. So much Fun!! You've encouraged me to do the same in my area. Thanks for a terrific idea. Linda :)Linda Engmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364352733424072078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590755329087723894.post-69031765544235040122010-05-16T18:54:45.484-04:002010-05-16T18:54:45.484-04:00Congrats, Mariann, I'm glad you had such a suc...Congrats, Mariann, I'm glad you had such a successful first book signing. I'm wondering if coffee shops would work over here in the UK. All my family and friends live in Wales, and I don't know many people in the nearest English town, so perhaps a busy coffee shop might be a good idea.<br /><br />I love your pictures and everyone looks so happy and relaxedHywela Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789711554354184386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590755329087723894.post-89491478972062918252010-05-16T18:49:25.908-04:002010-05-16T18:49:25.908-04:00Marianne,
it was so nice to meet your husband and...Marianne, <br />it was so nice to meet your husband and your daughter. You have a lovely family, and great support behind you. Sorry my visit was short due to going to the wedding. But, I'm so happy I came. We had three hours in between the wedding and reception. I came home and started reading your book right away! <br />All my best,<br />DeniceNeecyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196636833970242618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590755329087723894.post-51557655329677015362010-05-16T18:12:08.764-04:002010-05-16T18:12:08.764-04:00Hey, Celia! :-) Thanks for stopping by. I'm n...Hey, Celia! :-) Thanks for stopping by. I'm not sure if it was the Wild Rose Press group or maybe one of the others I belong to, but someone mentioned coffee house signings as a successful book signing locale, and that got my wheels turning. In the economy we've got going on right now, they're eager to bring people in the door - and Biggby didn't let me down. Self-promo is soooooooo hard!!!!Marianne Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729453143807888867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590755329087723894.post-36917243773407346442010-05-16T18:10:15.355-04:002010-05-16T18:10:15.355-04:00Hi,Carol - and thanks for the support and kind wor...Hi,Carol - and thanks for the support and kind words! I had a great time - and was pretty much floored by the support.Marianne Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729453143807888867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590755329087723894.post-29546643344259903172010-05-16T18:09:25.447-04:002010-05-16T18:09:25.447-04:00Thanks, Lilly! I'll tell you what I told other...Thanks, Lilly! I'll tell you what I told others...start LOCAL. Local businesses seem to care so much about the people who support their stores. I was really impressed. :-)Marianne Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729453143807888867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590755329087723894.post-73338233034613431742010-05-16T17:53:35.657-04:002010-05-16T17:53:35.657-04:00Marianne--wow! I'm impressed. I hadn't tho...Marianne--wow! I'm impressed. I hadn't thought of a coffee shop--but that's a great idea. Congratulations on the sale of that many books, and for launching yourself into the world wide writers web of self-promotion! Great start. CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590755329087723894.post-20811534470446106272010-05-16T17:18:16.140-04:002010-05-16T17:18:16.140-04:00Love the pics. I can see the joy in your face as w...Love the pics. I can see the joy in your face as well as the others who stopped by. What a wonderful success story. Thanks for sharing. We don't have a Biggby Coffee. Boohoo!Carol Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01785763553860442948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4590755329087723894.post-85153476667058805062010-05-16T16:37:34.437-04:002010-05-16T16:37:34.437-04:00Wow! What a great signing. I wish there was a Bigg...Wow! What a great signing. I wish there was a Biggby Coffee in my area. Thanks for sharing your success story and the lovely pictures!Lilly Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12085355337721818824noreply@blogger.com