tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post2882975304858125576..comments2024-03-28T10:33:26.317-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: Today's Special - - Madeline Martinpjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-36282042647358102562015-05-07T20:59:41.996-04:002015-05-07T20:59:41.996-04:00Wow - I bet that was scary! I'm so glad you di...Wow - I bet that was scary! I'm so glad you didn't lose the entire house (though it sounds like the damage was still considerable). That is so wonderful that you won a way to replenish your book supply. I'm a huge bookworm and have a massive collection of my favorites on hand...and some times doubled on my kindle...and tripled on my audible account...you get the idea LOL I'm so Madeline Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971739764074773290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-12826660245728484352015-05-07T06:34:43.710-04:002015-05-07T06:34:43.710-04:00In September of 2004 our area was hit by two hurri...In September of 2004 our area was hit by two hurricanes Frances and Jeanne. Our building lost the back half of it's roof. Not only did we have to replace cabinets and flooring and furniture, I also I lost all of my mementos and books. That's a crushing blow to an avid reader. I can't remember the exact month, maybe February, I entered a contest of Vicki Lewis Thompson. I won theLaurie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533221100348874087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-7619590825937047092015-05-07T05:48:25.896-04:002015-05-07T05:48:25.896-04:00Sounds like you at least tried to get something ba...Sounds like you at least tried to get something backed up with her inlaws and definitely can't be held accountable for them not staying longer. I'm sure your daughter understands. :) Madeline Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971739764074773290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-19546179909173766262015-05-07T05:46:50.361-04:002015-05-07T05:46:50.361-04:00Good point! ;) LOL And, yes, they really can be :)...Good point! ;) LOL And, yes, they really can be :)Madeline Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971739764074773290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-34176354983816746732015-05-07T01:28:15.537-04:002015-05-07T01:28:15.537-04:00I must have been half asleep when I typed the abov...I must have been half asleep when I typed the above. I felt guilty about the trip to Puerto Rico. Our daughter's husband was in basic training. We left the day after the baby was born leaving her alone to take care of a newborn, recover from the birth, get her younger brother too and from school every day, and house/pet-sit for us. Her inlays came down to help and we (and she) thought Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-89790546772238725092015-05-06T20:18:49.010-04:002015-05-06T20:18:49.010-04:00LOL ... maybe your BF and I are related, not datin...LOL ... maybe your BF and I are related, not dating hehe ;) <br />I hear you, books can be such a beautiful escape, can't they? =D MsAwesomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17443760537989349273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-68329097388973585912015-05-06T05:23:17.883-04:002015-05-06T05:23:17.883-04:00That sounds so wonderful - tea-towel wrapped warm ...That sounds so wonderful - tea-towel wrapped warm scones. And I love when I win something I can use regularly and remember winning - it's always a good feeling. LOL - glad you like men in kilts so much. I do too! :) Thanks so much for coming by and commenting :) Madeline Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971739764074773290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-33339620911987854892015-05-06T05:21:53.595-04:002015-05-06T05:21:53.595-04:00Sometimes, we need to take time for ourselves and ...Sometimes, we need to take time for ourselves and that's entirely OK, even if it means missing out on pieces of our other life - especially because there will always be more moments to catch up on. I would have gone to Puerto Rico too. ;) And now you have the wonderful memories from that trip to look back on too. :)<br /><br />Thank you so much for the compliments on my books. :) I had a Madeline Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971739764074773290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-62700814822117387672015-05-06T05:16:36.779-04:002015-05-06T05:16:36.779-04:00Emotional abuse is so hard because the hurt is all...Emotional abuse is so hard because the hurt is all internal and it's so much harder to convince yourself to leave - I'm glad you were able to get away long enough to realize you deserved more, and long enough to find someone worthy of your. :) I think that's a great case of winning something wonderful and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story, Glenda. :)Madeline Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971739764074773290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-91801473418445769632015-05-06T04:51:36.167-04:002015-05-06T04:51:36.167-04:00Give me men in kilts and I am happy.
I won the mo...Give me men in kilts and I am happy.<br /><br />I won the most beautiful linen tea-towel once. I use it to wrap up warm scones. Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-41906454040937079852015-05-06T01:57:37.168-04:002015-05-06T01:57:37.168-04:00I look for cultural and historic accuracy, well de...I look for cultural and historic accuracy, well developed characters, and a good story line. Both books sound like they have just what I am looking for. <br />I was lucky enough to win an all expense paid trip to Puerto Rico. It was a mixed I felt so guiltkk<br /> We needed the break, but we left the day after our grandson was set to concentrating on Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-80399138770968621672015-05-05T23:51:30.688-04:002015-05-05T23:51:30.688-04:00Can I count 'winning' my husband's hea...Can I count 'winning' my husband's heart? We met when I moved cross country for a temporary job assignment. I was in a decent place professionally, but a very, very dark place in my personal life. I was engaged to an emotionally abusive guy and honestly didn't believe that I deserved more from life and didn't realize how bad my situation really was. By taking the temporaryGlendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15011542520602315103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-19778299955860729612015-05-05T23:29:15.978-04:002015-05-05T23:29:15.978-04:00Joanna, I'm so sorry you had to suffer through...Joanna, I'm so sorry you had to suffer through loss. Going through that kind of pain is so, so horrible. I'm glad you were able to find such solace in reading and that it helped you heal from your hurt. :) When I was in middle school and high school, I was such a book worm, I had more friends in the school library than in the actual school. I felt such a connection to those characters andMadeline Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971739764074773290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-68431184514520206262015-05-05T23:22:55.699-04:002015-05-05T23:22:55.699-04:00Wow - saved right in the nick of time!! :) I'm...Wow - saved right in the nick of time!! :) I'm a total bookworm and get how relieved you must have been. <br />Aw, thank you so much, Janice! I truly hope you enjoy it!! :) Madeline Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971739764074773290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-77821606386040838532015-05-05T23:20:32.442-04:002015-05-05T23:20:32.442-04:00Wow - that is such a wonderful present. Sometimes ...Wow - that is such a wonderful present. Sometimes gifts really can mean the world to others. I'm so glad you're in a better position now. I completely second what PJ said about teachers not being paid what they're worth. You guys work harder and require more patience than any other profession. For what it's worth, we all appreciate what you do so, so much (even though you might Madeline Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971739764074773290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-89773849933869188932015-05-05T23:12:46.754-04:002015-05-05T23:12:46.754-04:00Dang! I think I just hit the jackpot with your pos...Dang! I think I just hit the jackpot with your post! A few years ago I lost someone very dear to me but for some crazy reason (and I realize that now) I didn't allow myself to grieve. So of course my life took a turn for the worse, and everything around me went from ok to loneliness, emptiness, and sadness. One of those dark days that I was feeling down I decided to pick up a book and in thatMsAwesomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17443760537989349273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-20224862217807035412015-05-05T22:50:13.957-04:002015-05-05T22:50:13.957-04:00Yes, I won an author's contest prize of a Kind...Yes, I won an author's contest prize of a Kindle Paperwhite...which happened just after my old original Kindle pooped out on me. Saved by the bell! Reading is my relaxation and my solace...and my excitement too. I love a good Highlander romance when there is a very brawny warrior or laird and a very canny or strong, feisty lady involved. And I do like the romance to be very sensual. And Jan Houglandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00253192243976154166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-41950708278778843912015-05-05T22:33:24.243-04:002015-05-05T22:33:24.243-04:00What a wonderful gift from your family, Deb. I'...What a wonderful gift from your family, Deb. I'm so glad they were there for you and that things have begun to turn around. I don't think there's a teacher on the planet who is paid what they're worth. pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-47133236876058317852015-05-05T21:56:37.450-04:002015-05-05T21:56:37.450-04:00Madeline, congrats on your release!! I look forwa...Madeline, congrats on your release!! I look forward to reading it! PJ is a peach, isn't she?!<br /><br />I want to tell you about something given to me...not won, but much needed gifts. My husband and I, until 2 1/2 months ago, had been financially strapped; I literally mean to the last dime, don't know how we will make it, since he had been unable to work for 2 years and my teacher&#Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04568593700973347931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-39072606221200695702015-05-05T17:37:58.649-04:002015-05-05T17:37:58.649-04:00Thank you so much, Amy :) I have to say, while tha...Thank you so much, Amy :) I have to say, while that whole experience was not an enjoyable one, I emerged from it stronger than I've ever been before and think I'm a better mother because of it too. I'm certainly a lot more independent. :) I really appreciate all your kind words and thank you for buying Deception of a Highlander - I really hope you enjoy it! Thanks so much for stoppingMadeline Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971739764074773290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-48575824617930749532015-05-05T17:36:34.489-04:002015-05-05T17:36:34.489-04:00That's awesome that you have a constant remind...That's awesome that you have a constant reminder in your garden for such a wonderful surprise win! :) And it's a good thing you don't have the withering thumb-of-death when it comes to gardening like I do. LOL Congratulations on winning such a special and lasting gift. Madeline Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971739764074773290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-6353437078201891572015-05-05T17:35:30.277-04:002015-05-05T17:35:30.277-04:00Ms. Hellion and Quantum, thank you both for those ...Ms. Hellion and Quantum, thank you both for those wonderful compliments!! :) You'll find some humor in Deception of a Highlander and a ton of adventure - I truly hope you enjoy it!! :) Thank you so much for your comments on my story - my life is so wonderfully better. Sometimes it's those dark moments that make us appreciate life when it's good :) Thank you!Madeline Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971739764074773290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-34649221123603441972015-05-05T17:33:27.980-04:002015-05-05T17:33:27.980-04:00Thank you so much, Jan! :) It was one of those piv...Thank you so much, Jan! :) It was one of those pivotal moments that made me really appreciate that as well. <br />It was so great to hang out with you at the retreat too - can't wait for the next one!! :) Hopefully I'll be back at meetings again in June :) #PINTSMadeline Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971739764074773290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-91498015789996205872015-05-05T17:32:26.541-04:002015-05-05T17:32:26.541-04:00This story has always been such a wonderful memory...This story has always been such a wonderful memory of mine and I'm so glad I got to share it here. Thank you so, so much for everything!!!! I truly cannot tell you enough how much I appreciate everything from the basket to your friendship and even hosting me here. You're the best! :) Madeline Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971739764074773290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-50041705915139269582015-05-05T17:30:21.345-04:002015-05-05T17:30:21.345-04:00Aw, thank you, Carla!! <3 :) You're so wond...Aw, thank you, Carla!! <3 :) You're so wonderful!! *HUGS*!!Madeline Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971739764074773290noreply@blogger.com