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03:10 pm: New Kid on the Block
Okay, okay, I did it. I resisted for a long time. But I can't stand watching everyone else play without me. So - can I play, too?

I feel like the new kid at school sitting alone in the cafeteria with no friends. Gulp....

So...who will play with me?

I'm worried that I'll be the only author in the blogosphere who only has the LJ Maintenance Crew for a friend.

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From:[info]kmarcus
Date:April 5th, 2007 08:23 pm (UTC)
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OOH! ME! ME! I'll play with you!!!
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From:[info]barboconnor
Date:April 5th, 2007 08:50 pm (UTC)

Thanks!

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Like you need another friend, huh? ;-)
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From:[info]kimberleylittle
Date:April 5th, 2007 08:25 pm (UTC)
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Congratulations, Barb! And welcome to the addictive online blogging world. :-)
I've recently become more involved myself and begun posting. I have a Live Journal just so that I can post without being anonymous, but my blog got *birthed* at blogspot which I put some links too on my Live Journal.
Every day I read several agents blogs and have learned about a lot of new authors which has been a ton of fun. The blogging world is MASSIVE and overwhelming, but you can always just *dip your toe*, too. I bookmark the ones I want to return to which makes them easier to find later. I need to do more of this "friending" thing, but I'm still not sure exactly how this works . . .I'll be listening in for other's tips and advice, too. Have fun!
Oh! can somebody give me tips on how to get rid of all the Live Journal advertising junk on my Journal home page? I can't figure some of this out. Thanks!
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From:[info]barboconnor
Date:April 5th, 2007 08:53 pm (UTC)

Thanks, pal

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By the way, your book (my book) is on its way to you. You should have it any day now.
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From:[info]melissawyatt
Date:April 5th, 2007 10:49 pm (UTC)
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Kimberly, it looks like you have a "Plus Account," which gives you added features at the cost of sponsored advertising. To eliminate the ads, you either have to switch to a paid account (around $20 a year, I think) or a free account. With a free account, you will lose some features. You can change your type of account easily from your account page, where it says "Level" it will say what kind of account you have and will have a link that says (change) next to it. Hope this helps.
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From:[info]kimberleylittle
Date:April 6th, 2007 01:35 am (UTC)
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THANK YOU, Melissa! Going off to figure this out . . .
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From:[info]stacy_dekeyser
Date:April 5th, 2007 08:37 pm (UTC)

Three friends and counting

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If I can do it, you can! The blogging world is a great way to share information. Welcome!
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From:[info]barboconnor
Date:April 5th, 2007 08:54 pm (UTC)

Thanks, Stacy

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I'll always remember you as my first. :-)
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From:[info]alixwrites
Date:April 5th, 2007 08:50 pm (UTC)
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Welcome to blogging. I'm sure you'll think of something at least as interesting as what I come up with.
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From:[info]barboconnor
Date:April 5th, 2007 08:55 pm (UTC)

Thanks, Alex

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If I start writing about what I had for breakfast, stop me.
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From:[info]tanyaleestone
Date:April 5th, 2007 09:50 pm (UTC)
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Added ya, my soul sister! And I'll blog about it and point folks in this direction. Welcome to LJ! Now, get a load of MySpace...okay, okay, I won't rush you! ;-)
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From:[info]barboconnor
Date:April 5th, 2007 10:30 pm (UTC)

Thanks, sistah!

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MySpace? No way.... It's too scary coming out. I much prefer my lurker cave.
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From:[info]tanyaleestone
Date:April 5th, 2007 11:47 pm (UTC)

Re: Thanks, sistah!

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My pleasure! Now click on my lj and see your loverly cover!
From:juliadurango
Date:April 5th, 2007 10:13 pm (UTC)
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I'd be honored to sit at your lunch table, Barb. Welcome to LJ! xo
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From:[info]barboconnor
Date:April 5th, 2007 10:32 pm (UTC)

Thanks, Julia

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Now pass the chicken nuggets, would ya? ;-)
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From:[info]melissawyatt
Date:April 5th, 2007 10:46 pm (UTC)
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No worries, Barb! So glad to *see* you here and looking forward to reading your blog thoughts. Congrats on the wonderful reviews!

Melissa Wyatt (identifying myself because my lj handle is cryptic. Don't know what I was thinking.)
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From:[info]barboconnor
Date:April 5th, 2007 11:40 pm (UTC)

Thanks, Melissa

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And congrats on the FSG book - can't wait! (And gee, you look just like Marilyn Monroe - wow)
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From:[info]sleekwriter
Date:April 5th, 2007 11:20 pm (UTC)
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Well, Alex Flinn says you're cool so I guess you must be! Welcome to the world of LJ.
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From:[info]norda
Date:April 5th, 2007 11:39 pm (UTC)
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Welcome, Barb!

The [info]norda blog is my personal blog; I also maintain [info]booksbynight, which is where [info]susanwrites found me.

Come play!
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From:[info]de_scribes
Date:April 5th, 2007 11:47 pm (UTC)
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Ooh--an apostrophe O! I like you already. :D
Welcome!
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From:[info]tamarak
Date:April 5th, 2007 11:59 pm (UTC)
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Welcome!

Forget that loner in the cafeteria. Girl, you're gonna be a diva around here. :)
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From:[info]marypearson
Date:April 6th, 2007 12:46 am (UTC)
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Welcome, Barb! Do you realize we "met" about a hundred years ago over on the old AOL boards? And now, here we are at LJ. I don't think the AOL boards even exist anymore. It is a friendly crew here. You'll like it.

And congrats on the new book and great reviews! Love the title!
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From:[info]marypearson
Date:April 6th, 2007 02:36 pm (UTC)

Re: AOL

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yes, goldens are the best! I have two (and lots of hair to go with them ; )
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From:[info]marybethkelsey
Date:April 6th, 2007 01:14 am (UTC)
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Hey Barb!

I heard about you through Susan. Welcome to LJ--I friended you. Wow, what a great list of books to your credit. I'm going to look for them!

Banjopicker, aka Marybeth
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From:[info]jodyfeldman
Date:April 6th, 2007 01:20 am (UTC)
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It looks like the maintenance crew will have to wait in line to play with you. So many of my LJ friends pointed me here, I couldn't resist. Welcome!
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From:[info]volleypop
Date:April 6th, 2007 01:44 am (UTC)

Welcome!

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Any friend of Susan is a friend of mine. WELCOME TO LJ...yet another reason to procrastinate! hahaha! Seriously though, you'll love it here!
I just friended you. Hope you'll friend me back! :)
~Della

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From:[info]volleypop
Date:April 6th, 2007 01:48 am (UTC)
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Oooooh, you're friends with KIM! I just love my critique friend Kim! Big, warm hugs to you, Barb!

~Della aka volleypop
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From:[info]lizjonesbooks
Date:April 6th, 2007 01:58 am (UTC)
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Hi, Barb! Welcome to lj!
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From:[info]janetgurtler
Date:April 6th, 2007 02:10 am (UTC)
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I'm kind of a nobody, but I'll be your friend!

:)

Janet
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From:[info]lisa_schroeder
Date:April 6th, 2007 02:40 am (UTC)
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That is the cutest book cover! I can't wait to read it.

Welcome to the 'hood. You'll have fun here, it's a GREAT place! :)
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From:[info]boreal_owl
Date:April 6th, 2007 03:07 am (UTC)
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Hi and welcome to Live Journal! Susan sent me. :-) I've added you as a friend. I may not be much but I'm more interesting than the maintenance guy. Slightly.

-- another Barb in a sea of writers with that name
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From:[info]crcook
Date:April 6th, 2007 03:22 am (UTC)
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Welcome to LJ! I found you through both Tanya and Susan. Looking forward to learning more about your books!

My best,
Colleen Cook
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From:[info]lorrainemt
Date:April 6th, 2007 04:43 am (UTC)
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Welcome to LJ! I loved looking around your site, and I'm looking forward to reading your books.
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From:[info]jbknowles
Date:April 6th, 2007 10:53 am (UTC)
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Welcome to LJ!

I adore the cover of your book. :-)

Jo
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From:[info]jillsbooks
Date:April 6th, 2007 12:43 pm (UTC)
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Welcome to LJ land, Barb. Like the pool, plunging in for the first time is the hardest part. Love your books!

Jill
(fellow FSG'er)
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From:[info]newport2newport
Date:April 6th, 2007 12:53 pm (UTC)
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Welcome to LJ! I'm a nonfiction, grown-up writer, but I'd love to hang out with you. Hey, as I see it, you can never have too many friends -- especially the kind who like to play! :)
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From:[info]crissachappell
Date:April 6th, 2007 03:22 pm (UTC)
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Hello and welcome!
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From:[info]heart_2_pray
Date:April 7th, 2007 02:33 pm (UTC)
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Hi! Welcome to the Bloggerhood. I'm Sunny - Blog Watcher and Wanna-be Writer.
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