feel free to comment about what an awesome, damn fine rioter I am

I'm going to go find another cookie and really, stack that firewood. And wait for inspiration to strike.

Comments

  1. elswhere1:57 PM

    You are an excellent rioter. I'd go to one of your riots any time.

    Also you *are* a riot.

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  2. Anonymous2:09 PM

    I liked Irrational Arousal but you got to admit it is a funky quirky story. Not everyone is going to go along with the world you built. I did and I'm glad.

    Lisa R

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  3. Kate4:42 PM

    Pick up your signs, Elsewhere! Today's riot is all about healthcare. OHHHH that's right. You don't have to care about that any more, do you!

    Lisa, thanks! Glad you liked the story. I had a lot of fun writing it.

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  4. Anonymous4:01 AM

    Read the review and your comment back on SBTB today. Just wanted to say chin up (and don't eat ALL the cookies) and way to be classy about it. The reviews are funny as hell, but I'm well aware there's a human being taking the hits while everybody else is laughing. You're a good sport, all the best.
    Trish

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  5. Kate8:25 AM

    Thanks, Trish.

    It means a lot to me that you took the time to come over and comment.

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  6. Laurel11:52 PM

    Hey!

    Linked over from SBTB to drop a line and tell you that you ROCK. I cannot think of a funnier, classier way to respond to a negative review. Makes me want to buy a book of yours...and I'm not a romance reader! Plus, I see you're a Wodehouse fan. Also makes me want to pick up a book of yours.

    I thought the premise of the book was really fresh and interesting and your good sportsmanship and sense of humor sold at least one book today.

    Cheers,
    Laurel

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  7. Kate7:56 AM

    Laurel? You rock. Thanks.

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