tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post2742984499678746430..comments2024-01-01T21:18:07.104-05:00Comments on Seekerville Archives: CPFs – Finding and Keeping a Critique Partner Forever (or at least for 3 years…) with Guests Naomi Rawlings and Melissa JagearsGlynna Kayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11914006944057671962noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-34823847567825854822013-09-13T17:15:00.124-04:002013-09-13T17:15:00.124-04:00Congrats with the baby! Please enter me in the dr...Congrats with the baby! Please enter me in the drawing, but just for the print book. I don't do e-books.Michelle F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12177153343842684190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-89524938851247253042013-09-13T00:02:46.630-04:002013-09-13T00:02:46.630-04:00I am not blessed with the talent like all of you w...I am not blessed with the talent like all of you writers, but I do love to read this blessed gifts. Thank you for sharing and please enter me my name in the giveaway. Thank you!<br />Barbara Thompson<br />barbmaci61(at)yahoo(dot)comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961896240783203387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-7243573525133034832013-09-12T15:00:34.377-04:002013-09-12T15:00:34.377-04:00He's here! Melissa had her baby, and Nathan Ro...He's here! Melissa had her baby, and Nathan Ross Jagears was born just after 8:00 CDT this morning. Thanks to everyone who prayed and asked about Melissa and the little guy yesterday. Wanted to stop by and give a final announcement. :-)Naomi Rawlingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02431203734855694561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-37265345546069600312013-09-12T11:20:51.829-04:002013-09-12T11:20:51.829-04:00Tried to comment a few times and the site ate my a...Tried to comment a few times and the site ate my answer. Soooo<br /><br />I enjoyed the post and am waiting with anticipation to hear about the new little seeker. Congrats Melissa.<br /><br />I used to be in a critique group, but it disbanded and found myself hunting for another one. I joined ACFW's group and was put in several groups but those didn't get off the ground and there weren't any exchanges of manuscripts.<br /><br />I tried a couple privately and that didn't go anywhere either. <br /><br />I figure if the opportunity arises for me to have a CP I'll be ready, until then I'll just plug away at writing.<br /><br />blessings<br /><br />Tina Tina Pinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03543877589435104324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-75138121997609051802013-09-12T06:51:08.019-04:002013-09-12T06:51:08.019-04:00Thanks for the well wishes everyone. Still no baby...Thanks for the well wishes everyone. Still no baby yet, but I hope those of you going to conference have a lovely time. :-)Naomi Rawlingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02431203734855694561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-21396802906642391662013-09-12T02:31:05.915-04:002013-09-12T02:31:05.915-04:00It would be very important to 'partner' up...It would be very important to 'partner' up with the right person to critique.Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-49382862338542523462013-09-12T00:10:21.308-04:002013-09-12T00:10:21.308-04:00Melissa & Naomi - thank you for your tips on n...Melissa & Naomi - thank you for your tips on navigating the ACFW Crit Big Group. I'll listen and learn until I find just the right person(s). Oh, and congrats on your sweet new baby, Melissa. I'm assuming he/she is here, now. Blessings!Jan Christiansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16578696706386613012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-539897752715295392013-09-11T22:07:03.073-04:002013-09-11T22:07:03.073-04:00Nathaniel is an awesome name. My little guy has it...Nathaniel is an awesome name. My little guy has it. Means gift of God. My Nathaniel is definitely that. Prayers for all to go well with Melissa's delivery.DebHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685506948995225770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-58536340178905110052013-09-11T21:57:15.092-04:002013-09-11T21:57:15.092-04:00Ah, sweet Nathaniel!
We're all praying for mo...Ah, sweet Nathaniel!<br /><br />We're all praying for mom and baby. A September 11th baby perhaps? Or he could be stubborn and wait until tomorrow. 9/12/13!Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-36974502673864766092013-09-11T20:35:52.690-04:002013-09-11T20:35:52.690-04:00praying for a safe delivery.praying for a safe delivery.Ausjennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644698706787568679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-28281522796608220202013-09-11T20:35:43.761-04:002013-09-11T20:35:43.761-04:00I believe it's Nathaniel Ross, but I'm not...I believe it's Nathaniel Ross, but I'm not completely sure about the Ross for the middle name.<br /><br />Glad you got that shower, Julie. ;-)Naomi Rawlingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02431203734855694561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-58765676647518102822013-09-11T20:09:44.503-04:002013-09-11T20:09:44.503-04:00Is she by chance naming him Seeker Jagears. Nice r...Is she by chance naming him Seeker Jagears. Nice ring to it.<br /><br />PRAYING!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-49022097795599985492013-09-11T18:59:39.044-04:002013-09-11T18:59:39.044-04:00Wonderful advice, Naomi and Melissa. I can honestl...Wonderful advice, Naomi and Melissa. I can honestly say I've never had a long-term critique partner before. I've just had different partners and groups sporadically over the years. You've given me much to think about!<br /><br />~Cecelia Dowdy~<br />http://ceceliadowdy.com/blog/Ceceliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06307288519809104420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-45641730427345185312013-09-11T18:42:08.964-04:002013-09-11T18:42:08.964-04:00Thanks, Mare, for the offer, but I will be squeaky...Thanks, Mare, for the offer, but I will be squeaky clean tomorrow when I arrive in Indy, so I'm sure that's a relief for both me and EVERYBODY I come in contact with!! :)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-417591382245653962013-09-11T18:41:05.002-04:002013-09-11T18:41:05.002-04:00WHOA, BABY ... LITERALLY!!! Soooo excited Baby Jag...WHOA, BABY ... LITERALLY!!! Soooo excited Baby Jagears is on his/her way!! Prayers going up for a safe and healthy delivery. :)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-66720909073289702302013-09-11T17:55:16.702-04:002013-09-11T17:55:16.702-04:00Okay, I just got a phone call from Melissa, and ye...Okay, I just got a phone call from Melissa, and yes, she's definitely MIA because of baby. The baby's movement has decreased over the past couple days and the doctor is concerned so . . . They're going to induce. She'll have the baby either tonight or tomorrow morning. Yay Melissa!!!!! :-)Naomi Rawlingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02431203734855694561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-84676907060408223142013-09-11T17:50:35.778-04:002013-09-11T17:50:35.778-04:00Ha, Mary, and thanks Tina! Melissa's personal ...Ha, Mary, and thanks Tina! Melissa's personal profile picture is currently a lovely snapshot of both her babies. Her book baby is prominently displayed directly in front of her tummy baby. Yes, she's huge, and yes the pic is from over a week ago. And I assume Melissa is currently MIA because she had an OB appointment today and the doctor probably offered to induce AGAIN and Melissa is debating. The doctor offered to induce her last week, and Melissa said no because she had to finish revising her novel. Novel is done now, so that means baby can come, right?Naomi Rawlingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02431203734855694561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-16643512926337108372013-09-11T17:08:21.477-04:002013-09-11T17:08:21.477-04:00Where have you been Connealy. Go to Facebook. Her ...Where have you been Connealy. Go to Facebook. Her baby bump is all over Facebook. It's twins for sure. One is hiding behind the other reading on his Kindle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-14421511739909002212013-09-11T16:58:06.940-04:002013-09-11T16:58:06.940-04:00I'll have to come back and read the entire pos...I'll have to come back and read the entire post, but I to stop by to say, I've read and own Love by the Letter AND Sanctuary for a Lady. Both are FANTASTIC. To anyone who doesn't have a copy. RUN and get them!<br /><br />And did ya'll see? Love by the Letter is FREE! Oh my goodness. Go get it now. :)<br /><br />Okay, okay, back to the writing cave I go.Natalie Monkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197043273258414949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-12425367369858183222013-09-11T16:46:17.073-04:002013-09-11T16:46:17.073-04:00Unless, I guess, you're intending to be there....Unless, I guess, you're intending to be there. I shouldn't make assumptions.Mary Connealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598386111251769803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-12391740282495144192013-09-11T16:46:02.005-04:002013-09-11T16:46:02.005-04:00Good luck. If you have the baby while we're at...Good luck. If you have the baby while we're at the ACFW Conference, I'll try and get Brandilyn Collins to announce it from the stage. :)Mary Connealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598386111251769803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-27133364184374391662013-09-11T16:45:30.161-04:002013-09-11T16:45:30.161-04:00Melissa I think you got sucked into Ruthy's da...Melissa I think you got sucked into Ruthy's daughter's due date before Labor Day. Not fair to you at all.<br />We don't know what your baby bump looks like after all.<br />I'm sure you're an incredibly svelt 9-months pregnant woman.Mary Connealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598386111251769803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-7346818632401054182013-09-11T16:44:10.870-04:002013-09-11T16:44:10.870-04:00Julie, if you can't get a shower before leavin...Julie, if you can't get a shower before leaving for the conference, I'll help you sneak up to your room. You can clean up there before you make your 'official' entrance!!!!Mary Connealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598386111251769803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-77900201852799851172013-09-11T16:43:36.715-04:002013-09-11T16:43:36.715-04:00Deb H, If you get a crit partner and find yourself...Deb H, If you get a crit partner and find yourself dealing with her by swatting her with a rolled up newspaper, you'll know things aren't going well.Mary Connealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598386111251769803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100153895530582821.post-19999414074956026442013-09-11T16:40:12.060-04:002013-09-11T16:40:12.060-04:00I GOT A BRIDE FOR KEEPS IN THE MAIL TODAY!!!!!!!!!...<b> I GOT A BRIDE FOR KEEPS IN THE MAIL TODAY!!!!!!!!! SWEET!!! </b> Mary Connealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598386111251769803noreply@blogger.com