A few orders of business, and an announcement
1. My favorite book-buying kid just stopped into the shop again tonight. He bought another Captain Underpants, explaining that his school only has two copies of this particular volume and they are in high demand. I replied that I hate giving books back, that it’s much better to own my own copies. He answered, “That’s exactly why we’re in an economic crisis right now” and then gave me a 20 cent tip.
2. I’m still dreadfully behind in my blog reading. I know you’ll forgive me, but that’s not enough for me. I want to be there, all up in your business. I miss you. And listen, if something huge has happened to you and I’m the dick who hasn’t commented in some way? Never be afraid to email me a verbal slap upside the head. I’m not kidding.
3. Since you were all so curious and supportive about this past weekend, I’ll just tell you: I was meeting with magazine editors. It was like speed dating for writers, like seven job interviews in a row. It was exhausting, terrifying, and ultimately exhilarating. Now you know.
4. The contest has ended! The new owner of Alicia’s beautiful pair of earrings is Cathy at Noble Pig. Congratulations!
5. Finally, the announcement.
If I had to guess, I’d say it’s about 400 square feet. Maybe even 500. I was so excited I forgot to ask.
It is old. It is rich with character and water stains, built-ins and cobwebs. It has freshly scrubbed window sills; a carefully swept pine floor, painted brown. It has stairs for sinking down into inspiration, high vaulted ceilings for dreaming up. It has a donated desk carried in by friends, and a vase-full of fresh flowers delivered in person by my worried but always supportive husband.
The copper key seems to sparkle even more in my palm.
It is a writer’s studio, and it is mine.
fancy feet says:
Wow!! Congratulations!! (about the office…..and meeting with editors)
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October 20th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Lianne says:
Congratulations! Imagine, a place with such amazing history and energy. I wish you many beautiful sentences and paragraphs together.
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October 20th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Mr Lady says:
Congrats, Maggie. I can’t wait to see what comes next.
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October 20th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Wendy says:
So excited to hear about the magazine editors! I’m sure something good will come from it, and even if nothing happens right now, it’s experience under your belt.
Congrats on the writer’s studio! That would be awesome. Of course, now we several posts a day.
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October 20th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Adventures In Babywearing says:
Oh so awesome. Even though I am still a new reader, I am so excited for you!
Steph
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October 20th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Kim says:
Awesome on all fronts.
I’m so incredibly jealous about the writer’s studio. But our new place has a little creeky cottage out back with an original stone fireplace. Spring project…
Also, still love that book-buying kid. What a hoot.
Kim´s last blog post..When Art Meets Science
October 20th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
blissfully caffeinated says:
Maggie, that’s awesome! Good for you. You deserve any big time fancy magazine job that comes your way. And your studio sounds lovely.
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October 20th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
anymommy says:
Jealousy. And happiness for you, of course. Now I want to move in with you even more. Can I? I’m small.
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October 20th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
JD at I Do Things says:
Well, first, a grudging congratulations to Cathy. I’m sure my earrings will look lovely on her. Second: congratulations to you on meeting with editors AND your writer’s studio. Based only on your description, it is well deserved. And finally, congratulations on your 20-cent tip. I bet that kid does not part with his money easily.
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October 20th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Xbox4NappyRash says:
Ooooh, so what will you be doing there then?
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October 20th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
maggie, dammit says:
Blogging. Maybe a little Facebook.
October 20th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
emmysuh says:
AHHHH!!! Congratulations! I’m so jealous!! (Only another writer would be so insanely jealous of a writer’s studio!) Have you read (exquisite Kentucky author who I’ve heard read) Silas House’s essay on writer’s studio? I’ll see if I can find a copy for you, it’s great.
I hope all went well with the interviews. Good luck!
Nothing much new in my world, just the mind-numbing repetition of work, class, homework, homework, sleep, repeat with occasional vodka and cranberry juice thrown in.
October 20th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
emmysuh says:
Oops, I put this on the wrong entry, I meant to put it here…
http://www.silashouse.com/
October 20th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Debbie says:
Congratulations! Plus, I still love that book-buying kid. What an old soul.
Debbie´s last blog post..Never underestimate my ability to control many lives at once
October 20th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
sizzle says:
That is all kinds of awesome.
October 20th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
baroness von bloggenschtern says:
I’m left completely inarticulate when it comes to finding the words to express how please I am for you – your universe of riches is opening up right before your very eyes!
Well done – you so deserve all the good things that are coming your way.
Excited hugs!
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October 20th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
kris says:
I love all good things that happen to you. Cheers!
kris´s last blog post..Bachelorette redux
October 20th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
ali says:
a writer’s studio!! awesome!
(i so want to send your book-buying buddy some captain u…since i, um, work for the company that publishes it…:) )
ali´s last blog post..I went to bovine university and all i brought back was this lousy blog post…
October 20th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
magpie says:
Ooh, lucky girl.
October 20th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Gwen says:
A room of one’s own! Let’s go, Virginia Woolf (preferably without the tragic ending).
October 20th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Sherendipity says:
Congratulations!!
Can’t wait to see pics of the studio.
October 20th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Hilary says:
That is just so damn awesome. You deserve it! You’re my idol. I’m not kidding.
Hilary´s last blog post..This is a post about butter.
October 20th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Jennifer H says:
Sigh. I’m crazy happy for all of that good news for you…
I wrote a post a while back about wanting a writer’s studio. Yours sounds perfect. (I promise, I got over my jealousy in under five minutes.)
And those editors are nuts if they don’t give you a lot of work…
Jennifer H´s last blog post..Static
October 20th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
Crystal D says:
1. I’d be in so much trouble if I worked in that bookstore. I’d give that kid free books every time he walked through the door. LOL I just love smart kids. I find it extra funny that he tips you.
2. silly girl we don’t care.
3. 7 interviews in a row, you must be exhausted.
4. Congrats Cathy!
5. Wow, a writer’s studio! Oh friend, may that copper key unlock lots of inspiration.
Crystal D´s last blog post..Pumpkins
October 20th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
jill says:
Congrats! I know you will injoy a space of inspiration!
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October 20th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Mo says:
Congratulations on all the good news. When I was a magazine editor, if a writer like you walked in my door, I would’ve hired you in a second. And now you have a place of your own to do all that writing. Good for you. I’m glad you jumped!
Mo´s last blog post..What I Didn’t Write About This Week
October 20th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
we_be_toys says:
Double awesome!! A speed date with bunches of editors AND a place to call your own – are you lucky or what? I just know they’re going to love you, and if they don’t, they don’t know their business, that’s for sure! I’m so jealous of your new writing digs – I’m always having to tell people to pipe down around here when I’m trying to write.
I love that kid – he’s such a rare gem anymore, AND he’s good with the one-liner! What’s not to love?
Thank you for putting me out of my curious misery – I needed to know desperately. I thought you were speaking at some thing for domestic violence – that’s how bad a guesser I am!
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October 20th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
pgoodness says:
*swoon* a writer’s studio? you lucky girl, you!!
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October 20th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Tina says:
Yay!! A great weekend AND a writer’s studio! You lucky girl. Enjoy!
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October 20th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Double Agent Girl says:
Congratulations Dammit!!!!!!
Can’t wait till your famous!
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October 20th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
distracted spunk says:
Oh that’s fantastic! I’m so terrifically excited for you. And the book-buying kid couldn’t be cuter.
distracted spunk´s last blog post..Biography, part III.
October 20th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Mommy Cracked says:
I can’t think of a better gift. Congratulations!!
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October 20th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Pare says:
I ran down the street this morning, did you notice that? It was at least half a block. I *never* run.
If that doesn’t convey my feelings to you I might have to consider a parachute.
XOXOxoxo
Pare´s last blog post..TTFN
October 20th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Jim says:
That kid rocks. Woo Hoo! Congrats on the studio. I’ll relegate myself to a not-so-quiet corner of the house. Pity the underprivileged …
Jim´s last blog post..Giving the Government Way
October 20th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
brandi says:
So proud of you for living out your dream!! You deserve
brandi´s last blog post..swift kick in the pants
October 20th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Auds at Barking Mad! says:
Words fail me right now, but just know that I’m dancing with happiness for you.
Auds at Barking Mad!´s last blog post..Richmond Cemetery 2 [Flickr]
October 20th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
kat says:
Totally amazing, Maggie. I’m so happy for you that you have an actual writer’s studio of YOUR VERY OWN! Just. too. cool.
kat´s last blog post..Pimping for Poverty
October 20th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Daisy says:
That kiddo is gonna be smart and rich when he grows up. Keep an eye on him – he’d be an excellent son-in-law in 20 or so years.
Daisy´s last blog post..Sentinel of the Road
October 20th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
O'Neal says:
Congratulations!!!!! You SO deserve it and I know you will go above and beyond anything they ever expected! Not to stress you out or anything, but you will rock their worlds just like you do all of us every single post!
I can’t wait to hear about it in the future, it is SO nice to hear about good happy stuff happening to good people! =)
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October 20th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
just beth says:
oh, good for YOU, maggie! I’ve been out of commish for a bit now and will be making my comeback. If the children allow it, obviously.
Just thought I’d stop in to say hi and was TOTALLY impressed by the new layout and so siked for your new writing studio!! good things, i’m so glad for you!
xo
b.
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October 20th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
sam {temptingmama} says:
Can I have a writer’s studio that’s kinda like a bomb shelter with a big metal door? There can be a slot in the door for me to stick my boob out and into the baby’s mouth but other then that, no one can bother me, no?
I’m happy for you Maggie. I hope something comes of one of those interviews!
(HAHAHA I commented, but apparently was still logged into your site and it showed up as you… That would have confused a couple readers. LOL)
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October 20th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Hilly says:
Oh phew…you are behind too! I added you to my feed reader last week then never commented because I too am way far behind!
Glad I finally made it cause I love it here.
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October 20th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
qt says:
Everything in this post..good, good, good.
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October 20th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Kelley says:
I am jealous beyond belief. But if anyone deserves such a sanctuary, it is you my lovely.
I NEED to see pics.
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October 20th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Rock and Roll Mama says:
Can you feel it? It’s the universe, cracking wide open, preparing to give you what you want. And you’re ready to take it.
SO excited for you, can’t wait to see what you come up with next…(mmmm. Also? Maybe a little green about that copper key. You make it sound so COOL!!!! Cause it is.:)
Rock and Roll Mama´s last blog post..I finally get it…
October 20th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Jennifer says:
Congratulations!! How exciting! The space sounds cozy and inviting–wishing you lots of inspirational hours there. I would kill to have my own studio!
That bookstore kid is too much!
Congrats to Cathy!
Jennifer´s last blog post..Our ScArY House and Grosgrain
October 20th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Maria says:
I like that kid.
YAY for the studio! You have a good husband. I like him.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:16 pm
A Free Man says:
Congrats on the studio! That’s fantastic!
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October 20th, 2008 at 6:16 pm
Pamela says:
Good for you, all speed dating editors to take them back to you den of in-ink-quity.
(Sorry, that’s just my lame attempt at a joke…wait, where have I heard that line before?)
Rooms with high ceilings and stairs and everything are the best. I hope you always have fresh flowers.
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October 20th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Pamela says:
Oh, and the only thing going on at the dayton time, other than the ad solicitor who wants me to link to home and auto insurance…IN ENGLAND…is me getting tongue-lashed by a pack of conservatives who didn’t so much like my post about abortion. Neat.o.
Pamela´s last blog post..housekeeping saturday
October 20th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Heather says:
Awesomeness! Congratulations on the interviews and the studio!
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October 20th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
But Why Mommy says:
Congratulations. I am so glad that you took the leap and landed on both feet.
But Why Mommy´s last blog post..Bottle It
October 20th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Black Hockey Jesus says:
A place to call your own. So nice. I have a wonderful office, but man have I dreamed of a little Jackson Pollock shed out back. Good deal.
Black Hockey Jesus´s last blog post..Saussure Jr.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Andrew says:
Congrats Congrats Congrats!!
“Carried In By Friends” is kinda overkill… more like… Droped, cracked, broke, and drug down the stairs
Like Mother Like Daughter…
2 Very successful women in the same building
Kisses to both!
October 20th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Natalie says:
WHAT DO YOU MEAN WE’LL BE ALL: “OH THAT’S ALL?” about what you were doing this weekend?! That’s FABULOUS Maggie, seriously, look at you putting yourself out there. I am in awe of you.
And the writers studio? Makes me want to be a writer.
Congratulations, Maggie!
Natalie´s last blog post..Gluttony
October 20th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Karen MEG says:
Maggie, I am so excited for you!!! Fantastic… and you will indeed fly…
Hope something sweet comes through with the editors too… keeping fingers crossed. A talent like yours must be shared…
Karen MEG´s last blog post..Papa’s got a brand new ‘poo bag’
October 20th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
Nicole says:
WOW — Congrats on both counts.
i can’t help but be a little jealous though. My “writer’s studio” usually consists of the loveseat, the computer in my lap, and the Yorkie propped against my thigh, occasionally grazing the keyboard with his head.
Nicole´s last blog post..Trivial Matters
October 20th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
Maggie Moss says:
Maggie Maggie Maggie, of course it was a big deal! (ref last post) – Congratulations and also for the new studio! How super awesome is that? Will there be pictures or the space too sacred? I would understand that.
Maggie Moss´s last blog post..Poetry Friday – Sense of Taste
October 20th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Colleen says:
That is so incredibly cool. Magazines and a studio space. VERY jealous. And so VERY happy for you.
Colleen´s last blog post..Interesting TV Trend
October 20th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
mommypie says:
Congratulations on everything — SO deserved!
October 20th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
tysdaddy says:
Can I rent your writing shack next time I’m through your area to visit the in-laws? Please . . .
tysdaddy´s last blog post..Moments
October 20th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Oh2122 says:
Any kid that buys books is my kind of kid.
Congrats, Cathy! I look forward to shipping your shiny new earrings to you!
But most importantly, CONGRATS MAGGIE!
To have a space all your own is splendid! I am so happy for you! As evidenced by my overuse of! exclamation! points!
Oh2122´s last blog post..BlogHer Boston In Pictures
October 20th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
noble pig says:
I can’t believe I actually won something..I mean that doesn’t happen to me…EVER….thank you, thank you, thank you!
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October 20th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Aunt Jenn says:
Congrats on your space. Maybe the family should just buy the building with all the stuff we’ve got going on.
As for the weekend with editors…
I had this vision of you frantically trying to come up with a pitch at the last second for Field and Stream and/or Guns and Ammo.
How’d that go?
xo
Aunt Jenn´s last blog post..ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
October 20th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
The Introvert says:
I want to add to the chorus of “congratulations”. Also, I cannot throw stones when it comes to falling behind on blog reading – and I don’t read nearly as many as you. So take your time! It’ll give me a chance to come up with something else to write about
The Introvert´s last blog post..fair enough
October 20th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Mama Ginger Tree says:
I love your book buying kid. I am so curious about his parents.
Congrats on the writer’s studio! Sounds heavenly. I am not jealous at all. Nope. Not at all.
Oh who am I kidding. It’s not fair dammit!!
Mama Ginger Tree´s last blog post..Not About Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows
October 20th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
Mama Ginger Tree says:
OK, me again. This is totally random, but in your header, bottom left bookshelf, about three or four books in… is that Jonathan Franzen’s The Corrections? I adore that book. I just recently re-read it. When my book club chose it a couple of years ago I was the only one out of about 6 women that liked it. Whatever.
If you haven’t read it, you should. But you probably have since it’s on your bookshelf.
Sorry for the random interruption. I’ll move along now.
Mama Ginger Tree´s last blog post..Not About Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows
October 20th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Christina says:
Awesome!!! Pictures of the studio please – it sounds lovely
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October 20th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Maria says:
Pictttuureeessssss.
Maria´s last blog post..Rest Peacefully Gabriel Joshua Wolrab
October 20th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Missives From Suburbia says:
“Blogging. Maybe a little Facebook.”
Brilliant.
I’m jealous. Can I come for a visit?
Missives From Suburbia´s last blog post..Chew-Chew
October 20th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Mrs. G. says:
Delurking to admit bold faced jealousy. Happy writing!
Mrs. G.´s last blog post..Mrs G’s Secret Boyfriend #19
October 20th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
flutter says:
woohoo!!! this is all good stuff, yes?
flutter´s last blog post..Off the deep end
October 20th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
Sue Clarke says:
My first time here. Found you from Heather’s (Ghost of a Smile blog). There is never enough time to read all the blogs that I want to…in other words, you don’t need to ask for forgiveness. I love the stories about the boy at the bookstore. CONGRATS on your writing studio and following your dream (as scary as it can be at times).
October 20th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
karey m. says:
covered. in. chills.
this is huge. giant steps. wowie! and yippee! and i”m very proud of you. xoxo.
karey m.´s last blog post..in case you’d like to make a tee shirt…
October 20th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
vodkamom says:
great! I’ll just grab my stuff and be right over. We can both fit, right?
vodkamom´s last blog post..Life’s Moving Too Fast
October 21st, 2008 at 3:53 am
catnip says:
I love that kid. I want my boy to grow up just like him.
Congrats on the studio! Pictures please? So I can live vicariously.
catnip´s last blog post..yes, it’s a stuffed cow
October 21st, 2008 at 6:00 am
Gypsy says:
Tales of that kid have my ovaries in trouble.
Congrats on the writing studio! If I had one, I’d probably use it for napping.
October 21st, 2008 at 6:13 am
bejewell says:
Very excited for you! But more than anything, I just cannot get OVER this kid! I lurv him! I hope he’ll be your new regular.
October 21st, 2008 at 6:31 am
Miss Britt says:
YAY! YAY! YAY!
Miss Britt´s last blog post..Why you should probably not invite me to your Passion Party
October 21st, 2008 at 7:05 am
XUP says:
Pea-green! Pea-green with envy over here.
XUP´s last blog post..If you’re a Hipster…
October 21st, 2008 at 7:16 am
Carolyn Online says:
Oh good for you. My brain works better in a space of my own.
October 21st, 2008 at 8:04 am
Alison Veres says:
You can call it a “writer’s studio” if you want to — but I know a playhouse when I see one. Does it have electricity? A bathroom? Is it in your yard? In the forest? On Main St.?
Which magazines were represented by all these editors? And that little boy in your bookstore? I like his vibe.
October 21st, 2008 at 8:09 am
Avitable says:
Congratulations! That’s stupendous news.
Avitable´s last blog post..Throbbing cock of doom
October 21st, 2008 at 8:10 am
Jett says:
I know intimately of what you speak. I get the same tingle of newness and excitement every time I step into my studio.
October 21st, 2008 at 8:14 am
Captain Steve says:
A writer’s studio! How lucky are you! I hope the interviews went well.
Captain Steve´s last blog post..Her Way
October 21st, 2008 at 10:04 am
Fannie says:
I want to adopt your shopper. Oh, and congratulations! Is your mom rubbing off on you?
Fannie´s last blog post..This and That
October 21st, 2008 at 10:17 am
JES says:
About #1: That kid has to find his way into somebody’s fiction sometime. He’s too good to waste on non-fiction!
About #3, I will just say, predictably: Oh. [laughing]
But the studio, wow oh wow oh wow. Pictures! where are the pictures? Is it “on-site”? Does it have, umm, “facilities”?
JES´s last blog post..Beacon
October 21st, 2008 at 10:51 am
Susan says:
Wow! Can’t wait for all of the above to come together. Congratulations, Maggie.
Oh, and we need pictures. Of the studio, I mean, not of our favorite book-buying kid, cause that would be awkward for you. Probably. A little.
Susan´s last blog post..Dear John letter
October 21st, 2008 at 11:05 am
Erika says:
Live that dream, dammit! Congratulations!
Erika´s last blog post..My mom, astrologist to the candidates.
October 21st, 2008 at 11:47 am
Mrs. Kitty says:
Woo Hoo!!! How exciting. And your sweet husband put up flowers in there for you. Simply priceless.
Mrs. Kitty´s last blog post..Little Zee and our weekend recap
October 21st, 2008 at 12:31 pm
Melissa says:
Way to go Maggie. That’s wonderful news!
That book buying kid is hilarious. I would love to see the adult he’s gonna turn into.
Melissa´s last blog post..yes
October 21st, 2008 at 12:58 pm
HeatherPride says:
I love to hear some good news once in a while! Congrats on all of yours!!
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October 21st, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Rachie says:
Yay for the writer’s studio!!!
Rachie´s last blog post..I am scared of horses.
October 21st, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Elizabeth says:
Congrats on the Writer’s Studio, Maggie!! Dammit! I am jealous!
I have a second job interview on Thursday, so I am keeping my fingers crossed that I can then add a 6th floor to my HellBlog and move the heck out of that place!!
Elizabeth´s last blog post..Search Engine Terms – Bringing ya back for more
October 21st, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Renée aka Mekhismom says:
Congratulations! Yay for the writers studio. And good luck – I hope that the interviews pay off for you.
Renée aka Mekhismom´s last blog post..It’s A Launch!
October 21st, 2008 at 5:51 pm
muskrat says:
That rocks! I’m getting an empathetic sensation that resembles the rope climbing exercises we did in gym class (as Wayne and Garth were fond of pointing out).
I hope there’s a dungeon for the naysayers. With snakes.
muskrat´s last blog post..broken elvis=broken world
October 21st, 2008 at 6:00 pm
thatgirlblogs says:
well deserved and hopefully the location of the next all american novel: your new studio. color me jealous…
October 21st, 2008 at 9:34 pm
mamatulip says:
HOLY CRAP, congratulations!!!
October 22nd, 2008 at 6:20 am
Bluestreak says:
everything in this post is awesomeness…even the part about not having time to read blogs, because that means you are pretty busy livin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bluestreak´s last blog post..Tomorrow I promise more rice cakes
October 22nd, 2008 at 7:04 am
Julie @ the calm before the stork says:
Oh! It was the editors! My bad for reading out of order.
Just color me sleep-deprived.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Julie @ the calm before the stork´s last blog post..the thing i wasn’t going to write about
October 22nd, 2008 at 8:48 am
Alison Veres says:
Can’t wait for the first dispatches from Maggie’s Playhouse. (oops… I mean WRITER’S STUDIO)
October 22nd, 2008 at 11:39 am
Bennie says:
I am SO envious. It couldn’t have happened to a nicer gal though. Dammit!
Bennie´s last blog post..
October 22nd, 2008 at 12:13 pm
Toasty says:
Congratulations! I’ve been following you on Twitter, which has added to all the buzz… I love it! I’m curious to hear what’s going to happen with the magazines.
I know you’re almost too busy to visit my little ol’ blog, but I just linked to you… in Yiddish! Check it out:
http://myinnerteen.blogspot.com/2008/10/in-case-you-were-wondering.html
Toasty´s last blog post..In Case You Were Wondering…
October 22nd, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Okay, Fine, Dammit » Believe says:
[...] It was my favorite long before I fully realized its import. I’ve just finished hanging it in my new space, and now I can’t do anything but stare at it. It feels so odd to be stopped. To be [...]
October 22nd, 2008 at 12:56 pm
Dory says:
In the incomparable words of Sandra Boynton, “Yay, You!”
October 22nd, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Heather B. says:
I just cleaned my entire bedroom and desk area to make it more comfortable for writing. I was all proud of myself until now. Now I’m both jealous and thrilled for you. Wonderful news on all counts, M.
October 22nd, 2008 at 3:36 pm
The Cubicle's Backporch says:
That kid cracks me up! I bet he knows a couple of ways to fix the economy too!!
The Cubicle’s Backporch´s last blog post..The things you learn from Mom.
October 23rd, 2008 at 11:28 am
chanda says:
Im so incredibly proud of you! Out there with your own studio. Okay, increadibly proud and intensely jealous, both of the studio, and the fact that you write well enough, and often enough to warrant one.
chanda´s last blog post..Storm Front
October 23rd, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Nora Bee says:
Woo-hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nora Bee´s last blog post..The bad wife chronicles
October 23rd, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Mojo says:
If you actually get this far down the list of comments… let me first, last and in every possible way tell you how excited I am for you. About all of it. The meetings, the studio, even the 20-cent tip.
It very simply could not happen to a better person.
And to think… we knew ya when.
Mojo´s last blog post..Sticky: Blogblast For Peace 11.06.2008
October 24th, 2008 at 7:39 am
Molly says:
I know I’m late to the party, as usual, but I cannot tell you how happy I a for you. You rock! And you deserve it.
Molly´s last blog post..ME! ME! ME!
October 24th, 2008 at 11:33 am
LiteralDan says:
Well, now I remember why I shouldn’t read posts in reverse order– I’ll correct my comment on your subsequent post to say that your brand-new writer’s studio is much cleaner and more artfully arranged than my house. At least, for now.
Congratulations on that and on the “speed-dating”– best of luck!
LiteralDan´s last blog post..The rules of M-, Vol. 1
October 25th, 2008 at 1:52 am
Caffienated Cowgirl says:
So far behind on reading posts, but I just wanted to say congratulations on the writer’s studio
November 6th, 2008 at 12:39 pm