tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post7311240851995312129..comments2023-10-31T11:37:50.028-04:00Comments on on life & other inconveniences: Making It Official*Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-18383792843626197892007-09-23T20:21:00.000-04:002007-09-23T20:21:00.000-04:00Thanks Eileen, and I can't wait for my next resear...Thanks Eileen, and I can't wait for my next research trip! And your book and our drinks!<BR/><BR/>And thanks DA. Fortunately - or is it unfortunately? - I don't think I'm alone in the 'fabulous and terrifying ride' thing. I think it's par for the course...Sandra Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-18840972035257339422007-09-23T19:08:00.000-04:002007-09-23T19:08:00.000-04:00Congratulations, Sandra. What a fabulous and terri...Congratulations, Sandra. What a fabulous and terrifying ride you've had! Can't wait to read the new book.D.A. Davenporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351217493742491505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-85986574974629928122007-09-23T19:00:00.000-04:002007-09-23T19:00:00.000-04:00HUGE congrats on a well deserved sale. I can't wa...HUGE congrats on a well deserved sale. I can't wait to read this- and I love the setting. Next time you're in the lower mainland for research I'll buy you that drink that publishing is causing both of us to need.Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07967828178034612278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-44055685609850264962007-09-23T18:38:00.000-04:002007-09-23T18:38:00.000-04:00E,I'm really hoping the dollar will depreciate by ...E,<BR/><BR/>I'm really hoping the dollar will depreciate by the time the money's clearing, because then my advance will increase! Damn US dollar!<BR/><BR/>SSandra Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-44256241270442185502007-09-23T15:41:00.000-04:002007-09-23T15:41:00.000-04:00HURRAH for you!!**happy dance with sparkly high he...HURRAH for you!!<BR/><BR/>**happy dance with sparkly high heels and a top hat /cane combo)<BR/><BR/>And with the Canuck buck at par, I suppose you can ask to be paid in CDN dollars.<BR/><BR/>;-)<BR/><BR/>BardawillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-55555297825541291342007-09-22T23:25:00.000-04:002007-09-22T23:25:00.000-04:00Hey Susan - that was fortunate timing! Nice to se...Hey Susan - that was fortunate timing! Nice to see you, and thanks for dropping by.Sandra Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-17434716164829585032007-09-22T23:23:00.000-04:002007-09-22T23:23:00.000-04:00It's been a while since I've done a tour of the bl...It's been a while since I've done a tour of the blogs and it was so nice to come here and find this news. Congratulations Sandra! And I look forward to reading your new book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-41907433938240378172007-09-22T13:59:00.000-04:002007-09-22T13:59:00.000-04:00Thanks Mary. You can get Dorchester books in the ...Thanks Mary. You can get Dorchester books in the UK, and I'll see if I can find out when they get them there and keep you posted!Sandra Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-12950075674666073582007-09-22T11:43:00.000-04:002007-09-22T11:43:00.000-04:00Congratulations Sandra - great news.Hoping it will...Congratulations Sandra - great news.<BR/><BR/>Hoping it will also be out in the UK next Spring. Can't wait!<BR/><BR/>MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-5585817797202611362007-09-22T10:57:00.000-04:002007-09-22T10:57:00.000-04:00Patricia, thanks, hope you're right.Deslily! Nice...Patricia, thanks, hope you're right.<BR/><BR/>Deslily! Nice to see you. And yes, you're one of the longest standing visitors around here, and you've just reminded me I haven't dropped by Bill's blog in a while!<BR/><BR/>Hi Jamie, thanks!Sandra Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-69934941033648585942007-09-22T09:42:00.000-04:002007-09-22T09:42:00.000-04:00Woot! Congrats Sandra!Woot! Congrats Sandra!Jamie Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11598784016743700502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-86705727217285484932007-09-22T07:03:00.000-04:002007-09-22T07:03:00.000-04:00Wow! Congratulations Sandra!! ..and to think I fo...Wow! Congratulations Sandra!! ..and to think I found you before your first book came out! It's so nice to see that some dreams do come true!DesLilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582481597658080464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-80634140707558424742007-09-21T18:07:00.000-04:002007-09-21T18:07:00.000-04:00Way to Go! You must be over the moon...I know this...Way to Go! You must be over the moon...I know this is the start of something bigAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-30093147489204440712007-09-21T13:04:00.000-04:002007-09-21T13:04:00.000-04:00Aw, thanks Daniel. I think you readjusted my spin...Aw, thanks Daniel. I think you readjusted my spine. ;)<BR/><BR/>And thanks Christa. Considering how cold it's been the last few days, I can't wait for May either!Sandra Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-13939601384032121022007-09-21T10:46:00.000-04:002007-09-21T10:46:00.000-04:00Adding my "Way to go!!" to everyone else's. You ro...Adding my "Way to go!!" to everyone else's. You rock, and I can't wait for May!Christa M. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14384508556022159789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-78733564133807585972007-09-21T04:38:00.000-04:002007-09-21T04:38:00.000-04:00Smack, smack, smack. That's the sound of me pattin...Smack, smack, smack. That's the sound of me patting you on your back.<BR/><BR/>Excellent news, biggest congratumalations!Daniel Hatadihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453583064175651509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-8690473793555312432007-09-21T00:14:00.000-04:002007-09-21T00:14:00.000-04:00Thanks Grant, and you have my deepest sympathies. ...Thanks Grant, and you have my deepest sympathies. I hope it flies by for you, with a big celebration at the end.Sandra Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-81761928306700893482007-09-21T00:12:00.000-04:002007-09-21T00:12:00.000-04:00Huge congratulations, Sandra. That's wonderful new...Huge congratulations, Sandra. That's wonderful news. I'm just starting the shopping phase for my latest ms.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-22519979751755475622007-09-20T23:33:00.000-04:002007-09-20T23:33:00.000-04:00Mindy, just wait for the shopping phase. You know...Mindy, just wait for the shopping phase. You know Goldilocks and the Three Bears? Except there'll be more than three bears, and they'll tell you why you don't fit.<BR/><BR/>And then there's the waiting for reviews...Sandra Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-48376049655759776832007-09-20T22:52:00.000-04:002007-09-20T22:52:00.000-04:00The reason writers drink is on my blog.Congratulat...The reason writers drink is on my blog.<BR/><BR/>Congratulations, Sandra! I'm so happy for you!<BR/><BR/>Oh, and that whole agent hunt thing...blech.Mindy Tarquinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970872751327021013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-57605148862494797712007-09-20T18:51:00.000-04:002007-09-20T18:51:00.000-04:00Loreth, the book is set in the Tri-Cities. It wil...Loreth, the book is set in the Tri-Cities. It will be fun to set out the lay of the land for those not familiar with the GVA. I used to live in New Westminster, a stone's throw from where New West, Burnaby and Coquitlam intersect, with a view into Coquitlam from my balcony. Now I'm able to mention places I know and love, and I also put characters in book 2 living on the street my best friends live on in PoCo. I love the area, and of course, hope to take full advantage of the Olympics and other issues relevant to the GVA. The nice thing about using the RCMP is that I can move characters around easily, and they are dealing with Olympic security...<BR/><BR/>And the other nice thing is being able to visit the coast and call it a business expense. Evil Kev and I miss it. (I also lived on a Gulf Island for three years and Van Isle for one.)<BR/><BR/>Evil Kev, I'll write you a cheque... ;)Sandra Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-71643179308539962432007-09-20T18:29:00.000-04:002007-09-20T18:29:00.000-04:00A long awaited second step in what will be a long ...A long awaited second step in what will be a long and successful career. I know you're going to be a shining star.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-21667584466959878882007-09-20T18:17:00.000-04:002007-09-20T18:17:00.000-04:00Congrats, Sandra -- just saw the news in Publisher...Congrats, Sandra -- just saw the news in Publisher's Marketplace and came right on over to find you. I'm a BC local, have lived in Vancouver for many years and now live in Whistler, so I was super excited to see a locally-set crime novel. Can't wait to read it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-10575657985493219342007-09-20T17:48:00.000-04:002007-09-20T17:48:00.000-04:00Amra, thanks, and glad you liked the blog. Nine m...Amra, thanks, and glad you liked the blog. Nine months - it's grueling, isn't it? I realized that the release times are usually something like 18 months after signing initially, for newer authors especially, but when I did the math this week I realized it's less than 9 months until WBW comes out. Just under 8, I believe. Now, that's surreal.<BR/><BR/>James, lol. Love the graphics. For a moment I thought that was your rendition of my attempt at backflips.Sandra Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-70148165700006173222007-09-20T17:26:00.000-04:002007-09-20T17:26:00.000-04:00That's awesome, Sandra. Congrats!!!!! :D*\o/* *...That's awesome, Sandra. Congrats!!!!! :D<BR/><BR/>*\o/* *\o/* *\o/* *\o/* *\o/* *\o/*James Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08807865320537867045noreply@blogger.com