Okay, it's my birthday, and I'm doing something fairly significant this morning!

[Missy Vixen]

Before the cake, it's time to do something that makes anyone who's ever done something like this want to puke.

My 100,000 word single title contemporary romance novel is going in the mail to the agent who asked to see it TODAY. It's taken me sixteen months to get it to this point, but yeah, it's all printed, it's in the box, the label's on it.

:puke:

It's the weirdest feeling ever. You're excited, you're happy, you want to throw up.

Sooo, have some cake with me, and right after that, I'll be going to my happy place! :woohoo:

Julie

[Fran Kubelik]

1. WOW!! Congrats!!!

And happy birthday!!

[Missy Vixen]

2. Thank you!

I'm currently trying to force myself into the shower. ;-)

Aaaargh!
Julie

[Sanity Claws]

3. Congratulations!

Is this your first romance novel?
Also, is your love, Patrick Fitzgerald, in it?

[Missy Vixen]

8. This isn't my first novel

but I think it's the best.

Patrick Fitzgerald does not make an appearance in this novel. I'm sure his new WIFE is relieved. :scared:

Julie

[Sanity Claws]

15. He got married?

I knew he was dating someone but I didn't know he got married. I think I'll go cry in a corner now.

[Missy Vixen]

18. Let's cry together!

In the meantime, I have a new crush. I'm sure he'd be over here with birthday cake (or something much less caloric; he's evidently a health nut,) if he only knew, huh?



Meet Patrick Kerney of the Seahawks. I'm hypnotized by his biceps. ;-)
Julie

p.s. What is it with guys named Patrick from the East Coast, anyway? Aaargh!

[BarenakedLady]

4. Happy Birthday!

And congratulations.

:D

[Missy Vixen]

9. Thank you! ;-) n/t

[Midlodemocrat]

5. Congrats, sweetie.

:yourock:

[Missy Vixen]

10. Thank you so much!

I'll be just fine till I'm walking through the front door of the post office. ;-)

Julie

[ScreamingMeemie]

6. Happy Birthday...and good luck.

I hope the year ahead is everything you wish it to be.

[Missy Vixen]

11. Thank you, MrsGrumpy

I hope so, too. It's a little scary. :woohoo:

I'm thinking of you today.
Julie

[Call Me Wesley]

7. Happy Birthday!

:toast: I hope you're having a wonderful day and countless more to come! :hug:

And congrats on the book! :woohoo:

[Missy Vixen]

12. Thank you so much

So far, the day is quiet, but I'll be having cake later! :hug:

The book: So far, so good. ;-)

I hope everything's wonderful for you and Heidi!
Julie

[Call Me Wesley]

14. Everything's fine here.

Even the weather, for a change. :hug:

[La Lioness Priyanka]

13. happy birthday and congratulations

[Missy Vixen]

21. Thank you!

I'm back from a pedicure, so things are good!

:woohoo:

Julie

[flvegan]

16. Congrats, and Happy Birthday!

[Missy Vixen]

22. Thank you very much!

So far, it's a nice birthday. Hopefully later, I'll get some cake!

;-)
Julie

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. My dear JulieRB!

Happy Birthday, sweetie!

May this year see all your impossible dreams come true!

And biggo congrats on your new book!

:party: :toast: :toast: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :toast: :toast: :party:

[Missy Vixen]

23. My dear CaliforniaPeggy

Thank you so much for the wonderful birthday wishes! I hope I see some of my dreams come true this year, too.

Ze book: Now it's up to the agent. ;-) :woohoo: :toast:

Julie

[Heidi]

19. Happy birthday, dah-link!

Please don't barf on the mailing box. That won't make a good impression. ;)

Lighting a candle for your peace of mind. I hope you can enjoy your birthday! :hug: :loveya:

[Missy Vixen]

24. I hate it when that happens

The whole barfing in public thing -- once you're out of college, it's gauche, isn't it? :rofl: :bounce:

I'm doing better than I was two hours ago. Wait till later, when it sinks in it's in the mail, and I can't race out and get it back!

I hope everything's great for you and CMW. :hug:
Julie

[Fire Walk With Me]

20. Happy Birthday and congratulations!

[Missy Vixen]

25. Peake, thank you so much!

I hope you're having a great day, too!

Julie

[puerco-bellies]

26. Happy Birthday, what a great way to celebrate

Good luck!

[Missy Vixen]

38. Thank you!

I'll be breathing deeply and meditating on the NYT bestseller list. ;-)

Julie

[SeattleGirl]

27. Congratulations and Happy Birthday!

[Missy Vixen]

39. That's gorgeous, SeattleGirl!

Thank you! I love flowers!

I hope everything is great for you! :loveya: :hug:
Julie

[Crabby Appleton]

28. Happy Birthday

and congrats on the book.

[Missy Vixen]

40. Thank you!

I have to make you all proud, don't I? :-)

Julie

[bigwillq]

29. Happy Birthday

and Congrats! :toast: :bounce:

[Missy Vixen]

41. Thank you so much!

Here's a drink for you :toast:!

Julie

[GoddessOfGuinness]

30. Do your main characters French kiss in public?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x7961933
Happy birthday!!! :hug::hug::hug:

[Missy Vixen]

37. My main characters do a little more than French kiss in public

My hero is a NFL defensive end. My heroine is an opera diva. Let's just say that one thing leads to another, :blush: he ends up with a significant fine and they end up falling in love.

Of course, French kissing ensues! Is there any other kind? :hug: :hug: :hug:
Julie

[GoddessOfGuinness]

51. Is she a Wagnerian soprano?

Complete with horned helmet? :rofl:

[Missy Vixen]

52. She's a full lyric soprano

She's kind of feisty, though ;-).

Julie

[lildreamer316]

31. CONGRATS!! And Happy Birthday!!

Keep us updated as to the progress of your novel at the agents/publishers.

[Missy Vixen]

42. lildreamer, I will!

Happy Birthday to you! (Again!)

Isn't this a great day for a birthday? :hug: :party:

Julie

[huskerlaw]

32. Wow! Congratulations!!!

Have a very happy birthday!!!

:toast:

[Missy Vixen]

43. Thank you!

I hope your birthday is wonderful, too! :toast: :party:

Julie

[Haole Girl]

33. Happy Birthday!!

I knew yours was sometime near mine! :party:

[Missy Vixen]

45. Leos rule!

Happy Birthday to you as well! :toast: :party:
Julie

[Guava Jelly]

34. Happy Birthday

:toast:

[ghostsofgiants]

35. That is awesome! Happy birthday!

:D

[Missy Vixen]

46. Thank you so much!

I should print this thread off and read it when I'm having the inevitable Writers' Bad Day. ;-)

:toast:
Julie

[yellowdogintexas]

36. Congratulations, and if it is published, you of course will tell us?

and Happy Birthday too

[Missy Vixen]

47. Of course I will tell everyone!

I will be SCREAMING in the lounge! (LOL!) :rofl:

Thanks!
Julie

[ThomCat]

44. Yay! Getting published would be a wonderful

belated birthday present. :woohoo:

I hope this is an absolutely wonderful year for you. :hug:

Happy Birthday!

[Missy Vixen]

48. Thank you so much, Thom Cat!

What a sweet present! I really like it!

:hug: :party: :hug:

Julie

[Debi]

49. Happy Birthday and Congrats!

I'd love to buy it! Let me know :7

[Shine]

50. Very cool!! I think it's always good ju ju to do something special on your b'day

something that represents what you want to pull in for the coming year. In your case: sending off a manuscript is all about putting your creative talents out into the world to share.

I wish you much success and happiness........today, and always. :toast:

:party: Happy Birthday!!