tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post6285011719705806051..comments2024-02-20T07:57:47.756-08:00Comments on Carol Hedges: THE PINK SOFA welcomes writer Lizzie LambCarol Hedgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10359578624109905400noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-73570923986092547252014-02-07T09:56:29.858-08:002014-02-07T09:56:29.858-08:00It looks like once you've started there's ...It looks like once you've started there's no stopping you. Good luck with it all. Anne Macklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04635857544175826537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-74752910243414486512014-02-06T00:51:13.219-08:002014-02-06T00:51:13.219-08:00Arriving a bit late at this blog post to find that...Arriving a bit late at this blog post to find that I have two friends in one place! Hi Lizzie! Hi Carol! I love your parrot Lizzie, and I love that he saves you from DVT! Great interview :-)Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-14322024606818515772014-02-04T09:42:27.633-08:002014-02-04T09:42:27.633-08:00Thank you so very much Cara. It's been a whirl...Thank you so very much Cara. It's been a whirlwind year for all of us - it helps to have a parrot. He grounds me. LOL. Congratulations on your magazine success, too. Lizzie Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075829014053390409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-66027751400835448062014-02-03T08:47:32.898-08:002014-02-03T08:47:32.898-08:00Nice to see you on the pink sofa Lizzie and I'...Nice to see you on the pink sofa Lizzie and I'll bet Jasper looked superb with his emerald plumage against the pink - what a colour combination. Congratulations on your success!!!Cara Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15972751301677687055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-90478657763668560472014-02-03T08:28:39.170-08:002014-02-03T08:28:39.170-08:00Hi Rachel, lovely to see you on Carol's blog. ...Hi Rachel, lovely to see you on Carol's blog. I like the thought of Tall, Dark and Kilted nestling on your bookshelf on Islay. Almost a home from home. Getting down to writing Scotch on the Rocks and hope to pay a visit to your Bowmore distillery in June to check my facts and figures. Research always throws up a plot thread you hadn't thought of . . . I'm torn between the mountainous highlands and the flat salt marshes of Norfolk as places I love. Gots lots more stories in me so I'd better get down to it. Lizzie Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075829014053390409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-23011860052978419732014-02-02T16:13:21.273-08:002014-02-02T16:13:21.273-08:00Lovely blog post. ~ Lizzie you and Jasper are so f...Lovely blog post. ~ Lizzie you and Jasper are so funny!! Also, just for anyone who hasn't read Lizzie's work ~ please do! Tall, Dark & Kilted is just great. It has some lines that are so funny I laughed out loud. I like Boot Camp Bride, but I fell in love with the hero in T, D & K and it is based mainly in Scotland, so it is close to my heart. It is a funny, funny book with a bit of romantic spice ~ you can't get much better than that!! :-) Keep writing Lizzie ~ I am looking forwards to reading Scotch on the Rocks!!! XXXXRachel MacNeillhttp://www.whiskyforgirls.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-45002516876134370822014-02-02T10:31:45.514-08:002014-02-02T10:31:45.514-08:00Thanks Debbie (and everyone else who's popped ...Thanks Debbie (and everyone else who's popped by and left a comment.) Still waiting for Carol to appear with the cake. If you want to see Jasper singing (he's 18 today) then follow this link. He's had nearly 50 comments and birthday wishes on facebook, Looks like everyone's as mad as I am !!<br /> https://www.facebook.com/lizzie.lamb<br />Lizzie Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075829014053390409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-35037042376598964412014-02-02T07:40:07.234-08:002014-02-02T07:40:07.234-08:00Thanks Adrienne, I think we were born as sisters b...Thanks Adrienne, I think we were born as sisters but kept apart until a couple of years ago when we decided to self publish. Without the RNA we would never have met. (Sounds like a dating agency for writers - now, there's a thought). It was at their London Chapter that I met Carol 'in the flesh' and the rest is history. As for Jilly Cooper . . . she got me started on this fabulous, mad, totally consuming road. Thanks Jilly :-)<br />Lizzie Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075829014053390409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-88229938784310464902014-02-02T07:37:36.835-08:002014-02-02T07:37:36.835-08:00Jane, thank you ! I try to get a balance as I know...Jane, thank you ! I try to get a balance as I know most readers like to know a little about writers and the life behind the book. Jasper is 18 today and he's going 'clubbing' with a parrot belonging to a reader who I met through Facebook. Writers, mad? You betcha !!Lizzie Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075829014053390409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-12694176510080835162014-02-02T07:34:29.835-08:002014-02-02T07:34:29.835-08:00Thoroughly enjoyed reading this! xx
Thoroughly enjoyed reading this! xx<br />Debbie Viggianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04877070062720236766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-64838942251858371632014-02-02T07:04:15.256-08:002014-02-02T07:04:15.256-08:00I concur with my learned colleague June Kearns, Li...I concur with my learned colleague June Kearns, Lizzie does all she says and more. She makes us laugh, is a very generous hostess and a loving friend and aide de camp. Not that she won't give you a gallic swipe with her tongue when it's needed but always in your best interest. My life changed when I joined the RNA and met Lizzie, June, Mags and some special others, support is so vitally important. We are all now published authors and Lizzie deserves every success. Jilly Cooper should be very proud of her protege. We are!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05616093476181130751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-29834790455201944542014-02-02T06:59:44.805-08:002014-02-02T06:59:44.805-08:00I must concur with my learned colleague June Kearn...I must concur with my learned colleague June Kearns and say Lizzie does all she says plus loads more. She makes us laugh, is the most generous hostess, and is a genuinely loving friend and aide de camp! Not that she won't tear you off a strip if you need it, but always with your best interests at heart. If I'm honest, I would be no where without Lizzie, June and Mags and some very special others...the RNA changed my life. Now we're all published authors and Lizzie deserves ALL the success in the world. (Jilly Cooper should be proud of her protege).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05616093476181130751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-48890348264842566202014-02-02T05:15:42.982-08:002014-02-02T05:15:42.982-08:00Sharon, I'm always happy to help other writers...Sharon, I'm always happy to help other writers on their way (must be the teacher in me!). You in turn have supported my efforts, retweeted me and reviewed my books. I think we share a common taste in heroes, too. I've left a comment on your blog today but my advice would be - go for it. You'll never know if you don't try. Good luck. I am 4k into Scotch on the Rocks and enjoying writing it - which is one of the things that seem to get overlooked !!Lizzie Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075829014053390409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-3092758818863671122014-02-02T05:12:33.787-08:002014-02-02T05:12:33.787-08:00There are some people I have quietly stopped follo...There are some people I have quietly stopped following and commenting. One writer comes onto all my posts and then promos her own books. Honestly. Next time I'm giving her what for!! I've learned a lot from reading your blog, Terry, and Carol's - natch. But its all about karma and being a supporter of other writers whenever I can. Lizzie Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075829014053390409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-21958066811732903322014-02-02T05:05:57.973-08:002014-02-02T05:05:57.973-08:00Lizzie, I love the fact that you Tweet and Faceboo...Lizzie, I love the fact that you Tweet and Facebook not only about your books but also about your life. So many people hit social media with 'buy my book' buy my book' with no information about what might make their book special (other than that they wrote it). I think everyone appreciates knowing a bit about the author's life and what goes into making a book, rather than the simple fact that it's written and out there! Besides, we all love hearing about Jasper, and the Bongo...Jane Loveringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15393411255730345765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-37076618099969427762014-02-02T04:16:01.036-08:002014-02-02T04:16:01.036-08:00Hello Lizzie and Carol. Great blog post! Thanks, L...Hello Lizzie and Carol. Great blog post! Thanks, Lizzie, for pointing me in this direction. As you know, I have been pondering out self-publishing myself. I knew it sounded like very hard work and your post has only confirmed that. I do, think, however, that it still has a great deal of appeal to me. You've been so supportive and always been happy to help and advise, Lizzie. In fact, you were the very first writer I ever made contact with because, even then, you seemed very approachable. I was scared to death when I sent you a message but it's one of the best decisions I ever made! I'm a huge fan of your books, as you know, and can't wait to read Scotch on the Rocks! (Another great title!) I'm sure there'll be yet another great hero to fall in love with *sigh*. Good luck with the writing - your success is so well-deserved! Sharon Boothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03684366584568811630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-87587154855523384352014-02-02T02:27:59.583-08:002014-02-02T02:27:59.583-08:00Perfect sense. LOL. Perfect sense. LOL. Lizzie Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075829014053390409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-89863418171133079852014-02-02T02:27:39.297-08:002014-02-02T02:27:39.297-08:00Thanks Val, Being a wage slave certainly held back...Thanks Val, Being a wage slave certainly held back the publishing process (34 years as a primary school teacher.) The best thing about writing is that it is both my dream hobby and what I've always wanted to do. That keeps me going. Good luck with the boat/[painting/thing. We all need our dream, don;t we?Lizzie Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075829014053390409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-45968015502318482712014-02-02T02:25:16.446-08:002014-02-02T02:25:16.446-08:00Thanks for finding the time to drop by, Cathy. I k...Thanks for finding the time to drop by, Cathy. I know how hard you;ve worked to publish your three e-books. Jasper helps of course, at least HE thinks he does !!Lizzie Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075829014053390409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-23883836525878953332014-02-02T02:24:21.321-08:002014-02-02T02:24:21.321-08:00Thanks Jan. Although I don;t have ANYTHING LIKE Ca...Thanks Jan. Although I don;t have ANYTHING LIKE Carol's amazing track record (hangs head humbly) I knew that self publishing was the best route for me. You've been a really supportive friend, too. Writers are very generous people. xxLizzie Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075829014053390409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-81747944779129341052014-02-02T02:13:22.465-08:002014-02-02T02:13:22.465-08:00You're so right about the give and take bit, L...You're so right about the give and take bit, Lizzie! I'm not into this She-read-mine-so-I'll-read-hers-and-review-even-if-I-hate-it lark (obviously!!!), but yes - taking an interest in other people's stuff is what networking is all about and you know what??? You discover some great stuff to read and some really nice people, so it's all yee-hah!!!! <br /><br />I always remember, ages ago, a writer complaining to me that she hardly got any views on her blog. Not only was it only about her own books, but when I asked, just in conversation, which blogs of other people's she liked (because I was trying to steer her towards writing about things other than her own books!), she said she never read any....!!!Terry Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077413235902203848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-88186737800523405522014-02-01T14:29:18.542-08:002014-02-01T14:29:18.542-08:00Oops, Carol, I have a nasty suspicion I didn't...Oops, Carol, I have a nasty suspicion I didn't finish my comment before pressing publish and now I can't see it…did I? I get so easily distracted, see…. so if I did, my apologies, but I hope it makes some kind of sense xxVallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-32813405508371220432014-02-01T14:05:36.879-08:002014-02-01T14:05:36.879-08:00Lizzie, you sound as if you were born to succeed! ...Lizzie, you sound as if you were born to succeed! What kept you so long? No, seriously, all that hard work has clearly paid off, so you deserve all the success. You are one of those people I know I should be more like, but there are so many other distractions (says she getting the pump out to empty her rowing/painting boat for the second time today). Well done you!Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-17474891850956857742014-02-01T14:01:06.643-08:002014-02-01T14:01:06.643-08:00Hi Carol and Lizzie. Lovely site.
I enjoyed readin...Hi Carol and Lizzie. Lovely site.<br />I enjoyed reading your post and excerpt Lizzie. Good to read how hard you<br />worked to get your show on the road. Well done and good luck in all you do.<br />I love the picture of Jasper.Cathy Mansellhttp://cathymansell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-25037714102002494712014-02-01T11:52:58.714-08:002014-02-01T11:52:58.714-08:00Great post, ladies! Love the Pink Sofa, Carol. Liz...Great post, ladies! Love the Pink Sofa, Carol. Lizzie, it's brilliant to learn more about you and to soak up all those fab nuggets of info and advice surrounding 'all things literary!' Thrilled to bits for your success. Same goes for you, Carol. Exciting times! XxJan Brigdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17316451906219006453noreply@blogger.com