I just wanted to put a note of thanks to Harlequin Enterprises. What other publisher, anywhere in the world, has created forums like this where writers and readers can interact, make lasting friendships, blog about books or anything else that strikes our fancy, as well as offering books for sale? There is a simple one-word answer: none.
Even in its earlier format, the eharlequin community pages were unique. In addition, their hosting of writing competitions, challenges, and contests help foster and develop new talent, which benefits all of us in so many ways.
I don't know whether anyone in the upper echelons will ever read this, but if so, I hope you know how grateful I am. I'm not the only one, either, I'm sure. So thank you Harlequin Enterprises, for eHarlequin.com, and for everything you offer to your readers, authors, and potential writers. You're doing a wonderful thing here. Keep up the good work! Bravo!
"Never say you will pray about a thing; pray about it." Oswald Chambers
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Right backatcha Hope!
I'm all verklempt.... thank you SO much for your lovely comments Hope! I know that I derive a lot of satisfaction from managing this online community, both professionally and personally and it's so nice to know that it's appreciated.
Jayne
Community Manager
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I agree----
I agree with Hope 100%. Altho I don't write I do read (a lot) and really enjoy being able to communicate with authors and other readers. I'm am amazed at all the hard work Harlequin and the hosts put in to make it all possible.
ELLEN TOO
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Hear hear hear
Totally agree, Hope. Jayne and CO, do marvehlous work. They should get a medal.
Although if the PTB would consider putting out all their books in MMPB, I would be happy too.
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Ditto!
Ditto to Hope's comments. Love this site!
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Well said, Hope
Well said, Hope. It is so easy to forget to say thank you and what a wonderful place this is... my only problem is that I've been so busy buzzing around here that my READING is getting behind, LOL!
Thanks E-Harlequin!!!
Crystal
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Oh Yeah!
GREAT POST! Have to agree 100% WHOLE HEARTEDLY!
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Well said, Hope. Agree
Well said, Hope. Agree 100%. Thanks for voicing what so many of us think, but haven't said often enough. Thanks Jayne and all the team. You rock!
Bron
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Thanks Hope and Harlequin
Thanks Hope for saying what we all should be saying. I agree and it's great getting together with everyone and sharing our love of reading.
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((((Jayne)))) You hosties do such a marvelous job! Sometimes I think we forget just how important all of you are. The community boards wouldn't function without you! We appreciate you! If it wouldn't whack out the boards, I'd post a picture of a bouquet of flowers, but, as I shouldn't, just imagine a lovely spray of whatever flowers you like best!
"Never say you will pray about a thing; pray about it." Oswald Chambers
The Hope Chest ||| Hope Chastain, writer's blog
Well said Hope!
I love this stuff. I had a great time last year and am having even more this year!
"It is to the credit of human nature that, except where its selfishness is brought into play, it loves more readily than it hates."
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