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Comment on So I saw Ironman 3… by Marianna Roberg

Marianna Roberg — Sat, 04 May 2013 02:51:57 +0000

… Thanks for cutting off my comment, phone. Was gonna add, my only complaint? No AC/DC!

Comment on So I saw Ironman 3… by Marianna Roberg

Marianna Roberg — Sat, 04 May 2013 02:50:52 +0000

I loved this movie. And I giggled like a loon at the Downton Abbey stuff, and at Bruce’s cameo.

Comment on Richard LeParmentier, in memoriam by Betty Cross

Betty Cross — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:04:05 +0000

I’ve read several obits of Richard L, but I never knew he was your friend. My condolences, Janine.

Comment on Songs of the Seasons #3: The World Spins Madly On by Mandi M. Lynch

Mandi M. Lynch — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:32:40 +0000

This needs to be a chapbook like “Girl” was. I know most people love eBooks, but I don’t. And I collect chapbooks. And it makes me sad that I can’t put White Flag on the shelf with all of your other books. Also, this means that you will have nothing new to buy when you come back to Nashville in November. (But a new story in the meantime, YAY!)

Comment on Goodbye to Rachel Reid by Janet

Janet — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:31:39 +0000

I just found out about Rachel, and my heart is heavy. My husband and I visited in August of 2011. Two of the most wonderful people you ever did meet. Made you feel like family. Rachael is such a special person. She will be missed.

Comment on A bizarre feeling of sadness and loneliness that I’m kind of enjoying? by Maggie

Maggie — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 03:21:50 +0000

Please don’t feel obligated to do this, but I nominated you for a Very Inspiring Blogger award!

http://costumersguide.blogspot.com/2013/04/very-inspiring-blogger-award.html

Comment on Goodbye to Rachel Reid by Nancy

Nancy — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:24:23 +0000

I’ve lost touch with Ron. We spent many nights with them while we were building our home in Waynesville. Rachel was a doll and Ron was so wonderful too. I know Ron sold the inn but I haven’t been able to touch base with him. I wanted to say hi and see if he has come back to Florida. We’d like to see him again sometime.

If you have contact info for Ron, could you please send my information to him so that maybe he would get in touch. Miss them both now. Great, Great people. Thank you, Nancy Koch

Comment on A bizarre feeling of sadness and loneliness that I’m kind of enjoying? by Betty Cross

Betty Cross — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 20:15:15 +0000

There will be 3 books in the World Queen chronicles and I’m nearly done with number 2. It’ll be a while before I finish #3. Thanks for the warning.

Comment on A bizarre feeling of sadness and loneliness that I’m kind of enjoying? by Tonya

Tonya — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:10:25 +0000

I think *this* is the main reason writers keep writing! That story arc may be complete for now, but I know there’s another one just waiting to be discovered and told!

Comment on Crystal Coast Con wrap up by janinekspendlove

janinekspendlove — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 13:24:33 +0000

I’m sorry, but I don’t manage my website (the widgets & whatnot – I do put up the blog posts), so I can’t help you out. Though my webmaster (should be linked on the main page) should be able to help you.

Thanks!

Comment on Crystal Coast Con wrap up by Doctor Who

Doctor Who — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:25:40 +0000

Hey I know this is off topic but I was wondering
if you knew of any widgets I could add to my blog that automatically tweet my newest twitter
updates. I’ve been looking for a plug-in like this for quite some time and was hoping maybe you would have some experience with something like this. Please let me know if you run into anything. I truly enjoy reading your blog and I look forward to your new updates.

Comment on Thrifty Fashion: Modest is Hottest (and stripes!) by Betty Cross

Betty Cross — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:26:48 +0000

Hi, Janine. My fave is the striped one. Verticle stripes are slimming (as you no doubt know) and I also like those sandals. Hell, I like sandals in general. See you at future cons.

Comment on Thrifty Fashion: Modest is Hottest (and stripes!) by Ky

Ky — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:51:15 +0000

The dress look sooooo good on you. It always fit me just a little “not right”. So glad it has a happy home!

Comment on 2012 year in review & some resolutions by mandi

mandi — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:03:32 +0000

I think you forgot to mention seeing your awesome friend in TN who loves you more than the con does… :p

can I tag you in the big bang? (I do a post, then you do one the next week and tag some more friends and…)

Comment on 2012 year in review & some resolutions by Janine Spendlove

Janine Spendlove — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:25:33 +0000

New Blog Post: 2012 retrospective & some resolutions: http://www.ailionora.com/2012/12/31/2012-year-in-review-some-resolutions/

Comment on Thrifty Fashion, a post for Jill by Mandi M. Lynch

Mandi M. Lynch — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 01:20:12 +0000

You do realize you could wear a paper bag and look adorable, right? Ron could wrap you in felt, duct tape it on, and you’d look pulled together and cute…

Comment on Thrifty Fashion, a post for Jill by PJsLife

PJsLife — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:28:49 +0000

@JanineSpendlove is is awesome!! Thank you! I know how busy you are!

Comment on Thrifty Fashion, a post for Jill by PJsLife

PJsLife — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:25:18 +0000

@JanineSpendlove who me?

Comment on A guest post from Author, Marianna Roberg by A guest post from Author, Marianna Roberg « Ailionora | On The Shelf

A guest post from Author, Marianna Roberg « Ailionora | On The Shelf — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 06:55:44 +0000

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Comment on A guest post from Author, Marianna Roberg by MariannaRoberg

MariannaRoberg — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 23:42:34 +0000

@JanineSpendlove Where on earth did you dig up that photo??? Lmao!

Comment on A Writer’s Workshop by Janine Spendlove

Janine Spendlove — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:11:36 +0000

New blog post: A Writer’s workshop: http://www.ailionora.com/2012/12/16/a-writers-workshop-2

Comment on Geek Media Expo wrap up by Janine Spendlove

Janine Spendlove — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 01:40:13 +0000

New blog post: Geek Media Expo wrap-up. http://www.ailionora.com/2012/12/02/geek-media-expo-wrap-up/

Comment on Crystal Coast Con wrap up by Marianna Roberg

Marianna Roberg — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:47:30 +0000

Also, the R2 baby, who I missed completely, is adorable!

Comment on Crystal Coast Con wrap up by Marianna Roberg

Marianna Roberg — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:33:02 +0000

Oh, man, that picture of me is so derpy! You can tell I was operating on very little sleep. Ha ha. It was great to spend time with you and go to this.

Comment on Dragon*Con, Thrifty Fashion, & I have an audio book! by Mandi

Mandi — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:44:12 +0000

First of all. OMG, I love the boots. If anyone wants to get me Fleuvogs for my 30th birthday, I will not tell them no (can we start an internet campaign for that?!)

Second – and most importantly – anyone who has read your books will totally understand that there is nothing whatsoever that you can cosplay that will negate your books. You’re an incredible writer, your story and your characters (ha, your story and Story) are amazing, and if I’m even 1/2 as good as you, I have a chance. So there.

Wait. I know. Challenge. Cosplay *as* Story. There.

Comment on Playlist for War of the Seasons, The Half-blood by JANINE SPENDLOVE INTERVIEW « Earth's Book Nook

JANINE SPENDLOVE INTERVIEW « Earth's Book Nook — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 04:50:20 +0000

[...] Yet another difficult question & something I also recently posted about on my blog here:http://www.ailionora.com/2012/07/30/playlist-for-war-of-the-seasons-the-half-blood/ [...]

Comment on Why I wrote War of the Seasons & Happy Birthday Will, TK8432 by JANINE SPENDLOVE INTERVIEW « Earth's Book Nook

JANINE SPENDLOVE INTERVIEW « Earth's Book Nook — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 04:49:26 +0000

[...] I have a full post about why I wrote War of the Seasons here:http://www.ailionora.com/2012/03/26/why-i-wrote-war-of-the-seasons-happy-birthday-will-tk8432/ [...]

Comment on Remembering Laura “GunslingerPadme” Jan 10, 1986 – May 3, 2012 by Jean Marie Ward

Jean Marie Ward — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 02:25:43 +0000

I am so sorry, for you, for her family, and most especially for her. It’s a terrible loss on so many levels. My deepest condolences.

Comment on Remembering Laura “GunslingerPadme” Jan 10, 1986 – May 3, 2012 by Margaret

Margaret — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 21:46:58 +0000

Janine, what a beautiful, heartfelt tribute to your friend. Thank you for sharing. I have to think maybe someone who is struggling like Laura did might come across this and realize they have their own Janine who is there for them. And you know that might not be enough to “save” them, but it doesn’t mean your friendship, your love, means any less.

Of course we so seldom know what’s going on in others’ lives, whether we know them casually or closely. You just felt this blow and yet came to Dragon*Con and were so friendly and smiling the few times I saw you (mainly at the charity auction).

So hugs to you, and true appreciation for your kindness and friendship to Laura and others!

Comment on Remembering Laura “GunslingerPadme” Jan 10, 1986 – May 3, 2012 by Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 07:30:34 +0000

I have not yet read your books, just found them on Amazon, but it referred me here, where I just read about your friend. When I read about your feelings of guilt, I just had to write to you. You see, I suffer from depression-not the same as your friend, exactly, as I only get the lows and the med side-effects-but I have been at, or very close to, the point of suicide myself. Hell, I am almost there right now, because of some personal crap. The thing is, and the reason I wish you would be a little easier on yourself, is that the closer I get to swallowing the pills, or getting out the blade, or whatever, the less likely I am to talk about it. Of course, I don’t talk about it when things are good, either, which means it is easy for me to hide when I am at my lowest-because I DON’T want any help. When I am that low-as I was once, and only someone calling me and catching that something weird was going on (he knew me pretty well, and realized I was saying goodbye) and threatened to go get my husband. The friend was in Submarine School for the U S Navy, and my husband’s submarine was on the same base. I had planned the whole thing out: do some shopping, so the hubby wouldn’t have to worry about it for a while, then still have at least 8 hours before anyone would find me, so there would be no stomach pumping or anything. Actually, the friend, who I will just name by initials, CF, threatened to go UA-Unauthorized Abscence, which is like AWOL, for any readers who don’t know, to come and stop me. CF is gone now; there was a misunderstanding between us, and I lost the friendship, and, last I heard, he was stationed in Bremerton, WA, but I still owe him my life. I am pretty sure that, if not for his phone call that day, I would have died. Things are pretty bad again now; the meds don’t seem to be working, and I can’t seem to want them to anymore. But my heart-sister is living with us now, and now I have a little girl to raise. I just have to keep reminding myself that even a slightly screwed-up mother is better than none. My point is that, even if you had been in contact with your friend almost every day, you still might not have caught on, because if she was that determined, she would have been hiding it from everyone. I know that all people are different, and she may have been nothing like me. But I am willing to bet that she would NOT want you to blame yourself; She sounds like a person who would want you to remember the best things about her, and try to forgive her for leaving you. Sometimes emotional pain, just like physical pain, can just be too much. I hope this helps a little.

Comment on Remembering Laura “GunslingerPadme” Jan 10, 1986 – May 3, 2012 by Jada

Jada — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:06:05 +0000

You are in my prayers.

Comment on Remembering Laura “GunslingerPadme” Jan 10, 1986 – May 3, 2012 by One of Laura's teachers

One of Laura's teachers — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:52:19 +0000

Laura’s dad sent me this link to read this beautiful tribute. Laura was a very special person and Iwill always miss her smile and laughter. You are a talented writer and I am thankful you chose to write about Laura.sksa

Comment on Remembering Laura “GunslingerPadme” Jan 10, 1986 – May 3, 2012 by Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:56:31 +0000

Beautiful….. Laura was my cousin and cherished friend. I didn’t realize you had such a personal connection with Laura. Thank you for the tribute. You say a lot of the things we all feel. Laura is a beautiful soul that will be missed.

Comment on Remembering Laura “GunslingerPadme” Jan 10, 1986 – May 3, 2012 by Darlene Totty

Darlene Totty — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:12:36 +0000

Beautiful tribute to a missing piece of your life. I know she will be sorely missed and when you see a post-it note, I’m sure you will think of her with love. I didn’t even know her, but I won’t soon forget her. God Bless you and most especially her Dad.

Comment on Remembering Laura “GunslingerPadme” Jan 10, 1986 – May 3, 2012 by Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:02:01 +0000

What a beautiful, sad, and touching tribute to your friend.

Comment on “OUCH! That hurt…” Bad & less than stellar reviews by Jenna

Jenna — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 03:02:27 +0000

Your books DEFINITELY appeal to my friends and I, and I hope you’ll keep writing them (because if you don’t, I will cry a lot. I mean… A LOT. Like, I would never get over it. Could you live with ruining most of the adult life of a perfect stranger? How could I possibly hold a job if I cried all the time? HOW COULD I DO IT, SPENDLOVE????).
Also, what time frame are you looking at for book three? I feel like I’m already starting to get teary-eyed… chop-chop.

Comment on “OUCH! That hurt…” Bad & less than stellar reviews by Photobomber

Photobomber — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 01:14:21 +0000

OMG, I loved your reaction almost as much as I love your books. Your fantastic. Mr. One Star possibly was confused by the whole rating system and thought that 1 star meant you were #1. Yeah, that’s it! Crisis averted!

Comment on “OUCH! That hurt…” Bad & less than stellar reviews by Jada

Jada — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:20:10 +0000

Good for you for working through this and being honest with yourself.

Comment on “OUCH! That hurt…” Bad & less than stellar reviews by Mandi

Mandi — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 23:31:13 +0000

You want bad reviews, you should do the shootout I do. I am clearly a glutton for punishment for going back, but the comments they make sometimes make me wonder if they actually know how to read. (Today, for instance – my story starts with the FMC tripping, hurting herself and commenting about how her foot is bleeding. Comment “I don’t understand where the blood comes from. You should tell us that.”)

Comment on “OUCH! That hurt…” Bad & less than stellar reviews by Johanna

Johanna — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 22:00:06 +0000

Oh and a seller on Amazon has your book for sale for nearly $85!!!

Comment on “OUCH! That hurt…” Bad & less than stellar reviews by Johanna

Johanna — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 21:54:50 +0000

At the end of nearly every class we fill out a survey. One of my teachers won’t read hers until the final is graded. She says there can be 150 surveys talking about how awesome she is and how much the student learned/was inspired and 1 “she’s a harpy” comment. That 1 bad likely from a student who was going to fails gets to her. I don’t think it is ever easy to be critized.

Before I write any review that is negative I ask myself is the book a genre I would normally read and would I have paid for the book in the store based on back page and what not. If my main reason for reading the book was it was free or it was outside my usual genres I consider if I should write a review. I also mention that in my review. I have emailed with a few authors to know they are real people and real people deserve honest curtosity.
I have noticed in the age of the internet and now with so many of us with access on our phones, there become more and more keyboard warriers who will say err type things they would naver say outloud or in person.

Oh yeah and I loved both your books.

Comment on “OUCH! That hurt…” Bad & less than stellar reviews by Albin Johnson

Albin Johnson — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 21:54:13 +0000

Ah, sounds like you’ve arrived! I wouldn’t let it get to you. I am bracing for the onslaught of cutting remarks over my writing but the good news is you’re a writer and you have something to be critiqued. That’s a huge accomplishment. You have a voice and a story and it’s yours. I’m proud of you and I love your writing style. More, I respect your thought process. You’re in the game now and all suited up for some hits – so it’s good to get them, feel the sting, and learn from it. You’re right, you can’t please everyone (and you don’t want to). I’ve already started rethinking a lot of stuff I loved reading as a kid and I’m not very gracious to them for their mistakes – yet they are successful. Your job is to take the critiques and become better. And I know you will.

Comment on “OUCH! That hurt…” Bad & less than stellar reviews by Stuart Jaffe

Stuart Jaffe — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:56:39 +0000

Congratulations! I’ve always considered getting bad reviews to mean two things as a writer: First, it’s a rite of passage, so welcome to the club that we’ve all been a part of all the way back to Shakespeare and before. Second, it means you stirred somebody’s emotions strong enough that they took the time to write the bad review — true, you’d rather stir their emotions the opposite way, but at least you’re hitting them somewhere. Thus, the worst review you could get IMO — “Meh. It was okay.”

Comment on “OUCH! That hurt…” Bad & less than stellar reviews by Chaos Mandy

Chaos Mandy — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 15:19:50 +0000

As a reviewer, it’s hard to write bad reviews. But it isn’t fair to anyone to sugar coat every review. But your books are awesome to a lot of people, so it’s something to be proud of!

And go Kaleidoscope track!

Comment on “OUCH! That hurt…” Bad & less than stellar reviews by Allen L. Wold

Allen L. Wold — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 15:09:16 +0000

In my somewhat longer experience, there are three kinds of reviews: positive, negative, and bad. Negative reviews hurt, of course, but once you calm down, you can see which parts can be relevant to your future work, and which parts don’t matter. Positive reviews make you feel good, but after you calm down you discover that maybe they said things they shouldn’t have, such as comparing you to other writers who you do not at all resemble (as has happened with me). The the bad reviews, where it soon becomes obvious that the “reviewer” (quotes to signify that that the title “reviewer” may be spurious) is more concerned with showing off how clever he or she is, and is writing for the money (as I know all too well from a really bad review from someone I will not name on the internet — ask me some time).

The best reviews are those thoughtful ones which credit you for what you did well, and which point out with courtesy where you could have done better. Think of our evaluations in the writer’s workshop. Those are immensely valuable.

But you got reviewed, and despite the pain, someone may read it and say that what the reviewer didn’t like is really just what the reader is looking for. I’ve had that experience too, as a reader.

Comment on Goodbye to Rachel Reid by Mandi

Mandi — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 03:15:39 +0000

Just saw this post. Makes me want to give you a big hug. So, uh, find somebody and tell them to hug you for me.

Comment on Goodbye to Rachel Reid by Josh Reid

Josh Reid — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:02:39 +0000

Thank you for this, Janine. It means a lot to know that my mom had such an impact on so many people. She was such a great person and will be greatly missed.

Comment on Goodbye to Rachel Reid by janinekspendlove

janinekspendlove — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 16:07:06 +0000

@Paula – yes, I think you’ve hit the nail on the head!

Comment on Goodbye to Rachel Reid by Paula

Paula — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:59:47 +0000

Sometimes it feels like old souls like Rachael’s leave us too soon because they’ve become such awesomeness that they no longer fit on Earth. I saw how much you glowed every time you visited. How lucky you were to have gotten to spend that time with her. I hope the sadness fades quickly to be replaced only by the happy smiles that good memories bring.

Comment on PRE-SALE War of the Seasons, book 2: The Half-blood by Big Shiny Robot - INDIE BOOKS: War of the Seasons: Book 2 – The Half-Blood

Big Shiny Robot - INDIE BOOKS: War of the Seasons: Book 2 – The Half-Blood — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:38:17 +0000

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Comment on Why I wrote War of the Seasons & Happy Birthday Will, TK8432 by The Stuart Jaffe Blog - Guest Post: Janine K. Spendlove

The Stuart Jaffe Blog - Guest Post: Janine K. Spendlove — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:17:06 +0000

[...] I was absolutely thrilled when Stuart asked me to write a blog post on what influences or inspires my writing! I could go on for thousands of words on the subject – lucky for you he limited me to 500-1000 words. I’ve often been asked what inspire me to write my first novel, War of the Seasons, book one: The Human, and that, my friends is a story much longer than my allotted words – but if you’re curious you can read about it here: http://www.ailionora.com/2012/03/26/why-i-wrote-war-of-the-seasons-happy-birthday-will-tk8432/ [...]

Comment on ConCarolinas in review and Half-blood artwork teaser by Betty Cross

Betty Cross — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 22:07:26 +0000

Hi, Janine. Thanks for mentioning my name. It was great to see you, too. You daughter makes a highly convincing Rue.

Comment on ConCarolinas in review and Half-blood artwork teaser by Ivana

Ivana — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 01:01:24 +0000

I can’t can’t can’t can’t wait for the half blood!

Comment on A Kickstarter, awesome teens, a fashion post, and some news by Tonya

Tonya — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:23:59 +0000

Just noticed your phone cover – AWESOME!!!

Comment on BaltiCon wrap up & a preview of the Half-Blood is available by janinekspendlove

janinekspendlove — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 22:39:42 +0000

@cassandra LOL! Oh that’s hilarious!

Comment on BaltiCon wrap up & a preview of the Half-Blood is available by Cassandra

Cassandra — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 19:50:01 +0000

Okay, this must be Ed’s superpower, because the same thing happened at last D*C!

http://www.sistersola.com/dcon11/dcon11mon/dcon11mon-052.jpg

LOL

Comment on BaltiCon Schedule, 2 new anthologies, & a general update by Mandi

Mandi — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:00:52 +0000

That is one heck of a con schedule, but I really freakin’ wish I could sit in on some of those!

Comment on Thrifty fashion: Butterflies, Vintage, and Flowers by Mandi

Mandi — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:13:33 +0000

That scarf is gorgeous! I have several vintage scarves, courtesy of my grandmother dying. ( :/ ) You can never have too many.

Comment on FREE Book Giveaway for Public Libraries & some Vintage Fashion by janinekspendlove

janinekspendlove — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:06:25 +0000

@Mandi – great! Just LMK.

Comment on FREE Book Giveaway for Public Libraries & some Vintage Fashion by Mandi

Mandi — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:33:15 +0000

Emailed my hometown library’s children’s librarian. Haven’t heard back, but maybe she’ll take advantage.

Comment on March in review (yes I know we’re 1/2 way through April) by janinekspendlove

janinekspendlove — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:48:01 +0000

@Mandi – heh, makes me tired to write it! And this was a light month for me.

Email me & let’s chat!

Comment on March in review (yes I know we’re 1/2 way through April) by Mandi

Mandi — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:59:57 +0000

Just reading that made me tired. Heck, MidSouthCon made me tired, and look at everything else you did on top of it!
Then again, you’re a Marine, so you can do anything, right?

Also, I was serious about the panel ideas. I want to submit something to GMX, so give me a good idea so they’ll let me do it.

Comment on MidSouthCon wrap up by janinekspendlove

janinekspendlove — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:15:45 +0000

@Mandi I’m so very glad you liked the book! The Half-Blood is due out in June, and White Flag (another short story) should be out in April or May.

As for the writing, not true! You can do anything you set your mind to.

And yes, your book is in my “to read” pile by my bed, near the top at that!

Comment on MidSouthCon wrap up by Mandi

Mandi — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:09:35 +0000

I look forward to you reading my story. Before my mother does, which should give you, uh, fifty years or so, assuming she dies over 100. :/

And your novel was awesome, btw. And Story’s dad’s story was awesome, btw. (I read that as soon as the novel was done.) But the book was awesomest. So, when’s the next one done, cause I’m probably going to be a little twitchy until I get it. And I will never write as well as you do.

Comment on Why I wrote War of the Seasons & Happy Birthday Will, TK8432 by Ivana

Ivana — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:26:08 +0000

So glad you shared this. It was very touching to me for many reasons. Love you much and love my first grandchild, Will, so much! Thank you for sharing.

Comment on Why I wrote War of the Seasons & Happy Birthday Will, TK8432 by Rich Sigfrit

Rich Sigfrit — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 02:49:29 +0000

He’ll always be my favorite human muppet.

Comment on My very own Rue, a Hunger Games Fashion (er, costume) Post by janinekspendlove

janinekspendlove — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:42:20 +0000

@Frank, Thanks! I’m so glad you enjoyed the post, and I certainly hope you enjoy my book!

Comment on My very own Rue, a Hunger Games Fashion (er, costume) Post by Frank Tuttle

Frank Tuttle — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:15:22 +0000

Those are amazing costumes! I’m waiting until the next weekend to see the movies. Love your blog! And you book looks great — payday, I’ll grab a Kindle copy!

Comment on My very own Rue, a Hunger Games Fashion (er, costume) Post by The Hunger Games movie is out today!

The Hunger Games movie is out today! — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:20:43 +0000

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Comment on Thrifty Fashion: First Post by ruth anderson

ruth anderson — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:34:37 +0000

love loved this. you are the best and the shoes. to die for. way to go and yes, i love that blue dress you got from BNR. wow, keep it up. i shall share with jesse. hugs.

Comment on StellarCon 2012 Wrap-up by Paula

Paula — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:41:30 +0000

I love how small the sci-fi community is. And I’m SO surprised we never met before last year, considering how many of the same people we know. But it’s an honor to know you now!

As for the Tardis outfits? If anything, it needs to be even MORE matchy-matchy to increase its awesomeness.

PS I hope that Gabi will be at Dragon*Con. I’d love to finally get to meet her!

PPS No. I STILL haven’t mailed that package to her.

PPPS Sorry.

Comment on StellarCon 2012 Wrap-up by Jim Bernheimer

Jim Bernheimer — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:18:54 +0000

Sounds like you had a great time. I contacted Steallarcon a few months ago, but never heard back from them. Probably just as well, as we had a ton of work to catch up on. Hopefully, I’ll see you two at ConCarolinas.

Comment on StellarCon 2012 Wrap-up by janinekspendlove

janinekspendlove — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:08:19 +0000

@Eliz Whoa! Oh my gosh, it’s a small world! Sorry to have missed you.

Comment on StellarCon 2012 Wrap-up by Eliz

Eliz — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:47:40 +0000

Wait I think I may have met you before you knew Caitlin! I was at that Stellarcon! Glad you had fun and sorry I didn’t make it over but glad you had a great time!

Comment on ShevaCon 2012 wrap-up by e-frayed-knot

e-frayed-knot — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:53:57 +0000

Loved your recap of a this past weekend. I too was a ShevaCon virgin. I’m so glad that all of the guests and fans were so awesome. It can be nerve racking going to a con alone. But with wonderful people surrounding me, I was able to have a blast. I’m so sorry that the snow drove you away. I should’ve stayed an extra day! My 5 1/2 hour drive became a straight 8 hour, stress inducing, not the best way to end a weekend event; however, the only damage to my car was to the windshield wipers (which, thankfully, had to be replaced). Photo bomb for the win!

Comment on You got that from… by janinekspendlove

janinekspendlove — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:40:31 +0000

@ Donald J. Bingle Yup! You nailed it! Also this "So just go out there and write long and prosper!" is perfect advice for every writer. Thank you!

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janinekspendlove — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:39:42 +0000

@ Aaron Allston LOL! Next time I’m so having you come up with phrases for me.

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Aaron Allston — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:52:20 +0000

Clearly, you should have run a contest, asking your readers to suggest Bulwer-Lyttonesque alternatives for “Winter is coming.”

“Hark! I hear the chilly toe-taps of oncoming winter.”

“Winter takes all!”

“Santa’s here to chew bubble gum and kick ass, and he’s all out of bubble gum.”

“Auld Lang… MURDER.”

Comment on You got that from… by Donald J. Bingle

Donald J. Bingle — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:59:25 +0000

It is inevitable that someone will think you got a phrase or an idea or something from somewhere else. Sometimes it is because the person doesn’t really understand how what you wrote differs, sometimes because they think that a basic idea is all it takes to write something and that execution of the concept is mere detail, and sometimes because they simply don’t understand that several people can have the same idea and it can be original for all of them. I had an agent reject a book once because she said the three main characters were obviously derived from characters on a semi-popular TV show, but I had never seen those characters on that TV show or even heard of them. More gratifying was when I expressed an idea to a professor and he replied “What did Freud call that?” and I was thinking “Freud had that idea? Cool! I might do okay in this class after all.” I hadn’t consciously known that was something that Freud had written on, but I had probably picked up on the concept subconsciously at some point or another and just incorporated it into my getstalt of knowledge. We are all genetically connected and similarly educated and all live in pretty much the same real world and popular culture, so a little resonance on an idea is to be expected.

So just go out there and write long and prosper!

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janinekspendlove — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:46:06 +0000

@kyrdwyn
Well it WAS a very cool shirt.

And yes, so fun!

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kyrdwyn — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:21:13 +0000

Eee! iZod and I made your blog!

And stories with friends was a hoot, even though it was tough to type up!

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janinekspendlove — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:08:22 +0000

@ Jeremy I think I quite agree!

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Jeremy — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:39:30 +0000

So glad you had a great time! I think a return for Vol. 4 is a must.

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megan — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:40:43 +0000

curse you will wheaton!!!!!

Comment on What’s in a name? by Jordan (dozmuffinxc)

Jordan (dozmuffinxc) — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 21:39:19 +0000

I just finished reading your book, and wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed it. I immediately fell in love with Story and Eirnin and, perhaps most of all, Adair (who is easily made of huge amounts of WIN) and physically could not keep myself from reading once I’d started. I believe it took me… 2 full days to read? I had intended to save it for reading on my flight to London this coming week, but I couldn’t wait and once I’d started there was simply no way I could keep from continuing.

All that to say, I adored it and cannot wait for the second book to come out. Seriously, I am in pain for the waiting. So quickly! Indulge us with another! I think I speak for all of your readers when I say that we desperately want to know What Happens Next!

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Paula — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:42:44 +0000

It was great getting to meet you! I look forward to many more, twisted adventures in the future.

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jawajames — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:31:57 +0000

Yay for Team Edward… er.. Janine! So glad to meet you!

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Megan — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:07:56 +0000

awesome. that place would be a mecca of cool shirts! And here I just look at all the cool shirts worn on Big Bang Theory.

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Jill Maddox — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:26:23 +0000

I see about a zillion really cool craft ideas w/ your book art. Like a set of cards. Pages would be easy. Those cool scrabble tile necklaces, or the other cool flat bottle cap stuff.

Jinkies.

You are truely awesome and I WILL be done with your book before I go to bed tonight. DC deadlines – HA. Must read.

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janinekspendlove — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:00:04 +0000

@Johanna Oh trust me, if I had, I would have even more done! But thank you.

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Johanna — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:52:22 +0000

Your successes inspire me to work harder at what I do. I have no idea how you accomplish as much as you do. I’m convinced you found a way to add a few extra hours to your day.

Comment on Proof & a Song by janinekspendlove

janinekspendlove — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:08:47 +0000

@Isis Thanks girl! Now you just need to finish your book!

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janinekspendlove — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:06:01 +0000

@Soylent Greenjeans You can request a copy in book stores, but it'll be cheaper and easier for you to order them directly from me, createspace, or amazon.

Comment on It’s everywhere! by janinekspendlove

janinekspendlove — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:04:41 +0000

@Mel Hmmm, I'm betting it's the Android operating system (since both the nook & the phone run on it) that doesn't seem to like my map then. I'll pass that onto the appropriate people. Thanks!

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Mel — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:11:02 +0000

Here to report that map is not showing up on Nook for Android either (assuming that’s what the first two blank pages are supposed to be). But yay! I can read it now!

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Mandy — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 02:11:28 +0000

Yay for your book! And yay for the Beatles!

Comment on War of the Seasons: The Human: It’s out! by Soylent Greenjeans

Soylent Greenjeans — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:54:05 +0000

Question: will your book be physically available in major book stores or just electronically?

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Isis — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:43:12 +0000

I love this Janine! Very proud of your book..the video is awesome and the music is great! You’re on your way.

Comment on A last minute crisis averted! by Spencer Davis

Spencer Davis — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 05:54:09 +0000

Very cool that you are getting published. Allison has been giving me updates now and again on the book. Who is your publisher? Is it an indie publisher? Can’t wait to read it but it’s going to have to wait until I finish A Dance With Dragons. Congrats.

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janinekspendlove — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:53:35 +0000

They are really fantastic – You should check out their album on iTunes!

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Megan — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:39:13 +0000

Can’t wait to get my hands on the physical copy! And that band is cool.

Comment on I have a cover! by janinekspendlove

janinekspendlove — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:28:23 +0000

Nah, I think I was the one that was blessed. Love you!

Comment on I have a cover! by Tina

Tina — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:22:53 +0000

O My STARS! I have been looking at your business card ever since you left it at my house. I have been thinking “I need to check out her website”. IMPRESSED! is the best word. You are awesome. What a blessing for me that you are a part of my life!

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Kelli — Wed, 25 May 2011 02:32:58 +0000

WHEW!!!!

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Tonya — Wed, 18 May 2011 13:17:29 +0000

Woo hooo!!!!! It looks great! I especially love the quote on the back. Excellent font choice!

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Mandy — Wed, 18 May 2011 01:54:26 +0000

I love it! It fits the story so well!!

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I have a cover! « Ailionora — Wed, 18 May 2011 01:40:07 +0000

[...] Betsy did an amazing job on the art – I love love love it! Just what I wanted – she saw into my head perfectly! You can see her previous concept art for this here. [...]

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Mandy — Wed, 11 May 2011 11:45:07 +0000

I love eBooks! It’s so much easier to read a book with my toddler around when it’s on my kindle.

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Mandy — Tue, 10 May 2011 11:54:29 +0000

Very exciting! I wish I lived close enough to go

Comment on On book covers by janinekspendlove

janinekspendlove — Sun, 08 May 2011 23:31:29 +0000

Hmmm, good question. I’ll ask my Editor. You’ll definitely be able to order through me too though.

Comment on On book covers by dukes_flygirl

dukes_flygirl — Sat, 07 May 2011 00:45:58 +0000

Will I be able to order through Chapters/Indigo in Canada, or will I order through you?

Comment on On book covers by janinekspendlove

janinekspendlove — Fri, 06 May 2011 23:48:41 +0000

You can have your neighborhood B&N order one for you, or you will be able to order online. Also, I’ll have signed copies that you can order from me personally.

Comment on On book covers by gunslingerpadme

gunslingerpadme — Tue, 03 May 2011 23:03:33 +0000

::DOES THE EPIC DANCE OF EPIC EXCITEMENT AND VICTORY:::

Can I start a wait line? Are hard copies just available online or can I walk into into my neighborhood Barnes and Noble and buy a hard copy? Just curious?

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gunslingerpadme — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:19:15 +0000

I didn’t know where to put this, but I’ve noticed that some books are coming out with… for lack of a better term, music videos. Or theme songs. Take “The Survivors: Book One by Amanda Havard. This is the only one I can put an exact name to, but I’ve seen others floating around youtube.I think it might be a good marketing idea, at least in my view, if you can get an artist who has a following. The song in that video was done by Chris Mann, who I rant and rave about because he is awesome. Here’s a link to the video in question:

http://youtu.be/YzVJHdmeDm0

Just a thought I had in my head, to get your book out there to more people.

~Laura

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Maxine Gunn — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:57:23 +0000

Good luck! I’m hoping I’ll be able to buy a copy at Dragon*Con
+1

Comment on How do you… by Mandy

Mandy — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:11:17 +0000

Good luck! I’m hoping I’ll be able to buy a copy at Dragon*Con

Comment on How do you… by Kelli

Kelli — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:18:03 +0000

Wow. Whip Cracking in Quotes! I can’t hide from it now…

Comment on And then something awesome happened… by Mandy

Mandy — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:44:22 +0000

12 people like you on your FB fan page now

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And then something awesome happened… « Ailionora — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 04:32:19 +0000

[...] About the Author « Time to get organized! [...]

Comment on Decisions decisions… by janinekspendlove

janinekspendlove — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:09:50 +0000

@ Kelli
Nope! So far no judging! And I’m so very glad to have you on board.

Comment on Decisions decisions… by Kelli

Kelli — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:13:29 +0000

I hope no one has spoken any judgement to you about this. If they have, then they’ve obviously forgotten what it felt like in the beginning.

I’m so proud that you’re taking this step, and I’m honored to be involved.

Comment on Decisions decisions… by janinekspendlove

janinekspendlove — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:38:43 +0000

@ Tonya
Thanks girl! Looking forward to having your around.

@ kathleen duey
Thank you – I appreciate it very much. And thank you for taking the time to read my blog!

Comment on Decisions decisions… by kathleen duey

kathleen duey — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:20:11 +0000

Self (or indie) publishing is a tsunami sized trend–and while many of the books are not edited, not really very good, a few are very good and because of them, the stigma is being washed away. If you sell a lot of your own book, publishers see you as having a following “built in”. Yours will be one of those, I think. I wish you the best of luck!!!

Comment on Decisions decisions… by Tonya

Tonya — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:50:37 +0000

*giggle* Okay, I’m loving the tickers on the side of the page! Added this to my blog reader so I can keep up.

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