Well, cowgirls, I managed, with a lot of help from my friends, to make it to the Romantic Times Conference after all. Not bad for a woman virtually climbing out of a sick bed to board a plane! I had originally intended to attend the entire conference, but that wasn’t in the cards. Fortunately, with modifications, I managed to attend the Rhinestone Cowgirl party, a little shindig intended to honor my readers, chat a little, and say thank you. The party, orchestrated by the amazing Nancy Berland, was a real success; everywhere you looked, there was a cowgirl wearing a blinking Western hat. We did a lot of laughing, shared hugs, and even cried a few tears together.
Saturday evening, I hosted a dinner, with lots of help from Nancy and Mike Berland and Super Jen, and several readers were invited to join us. We ate at a great restaurant called Cuts, swapped stories, and generally got to know each other. It was, along with the party earlier in the day, one of the most memorable experiences of my life. Although the picture above, courtesy of Super Jen, is a little dark, I hope you can make out our happy faces!
Since I’m conserving my strength, I returned to this hotel room right after dinner and I have essentially been here ever since. Super Jen kindly fetched sandwiches and Smartwater, while I lounged and slept. Then lounged and slept some more. I want to be ready to WRITE when I get home! We fly back to Spokane this evening, and I will be so glad to see my puppies and Mr. Wickle Pickle, my love-guru of a cat. (His real name is Wiki.)
This being Monday, there are winners to announce. Congratulations to Betsy and to Beverly Sivacek. You will each receive a signed copy of my latest books, with my best regards and sincere gratitude. A new contest begins, with the usual rules, i.e., if you comment, you’re entered. Two winners will be chosen at random, notified by Super Jen, and announced on the blog next Monday. (Give or take a day. 
Each will receive an autographed book.
Be well. And if you are well, be grateful. If this illness has taught me anything, it has been appreciation for my normal good health.
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So glad to hear that you are on the mend finally and had a good time while in Atlanta!
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So sorry you are sick and hope you feel better soon!!!! I know you are probably glad to be back home; home always makes me feel better if I’m sick. I love your books and look forward to each new release!!
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Wishing you a healthy year and take care.
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Hope you continue to feel better. Glad you were able to attend the dinner.
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Glad to hear you are on the mend.
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Oh Linda, please, please take care of yourself! We can’t have our favorite author sick! Congrats to the winners!
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So happy to hear you were able to make a modified trip at least. I understand how you felt. I attended my granddaughters wedding in Texas a 6 hour trip barely able to talk , coughing constantly and just being miserable. I dreaded the long trip back but all in all the wedding was beautiful and I got to see my out of town relatives who attended too. Hope by now you are feeling much better.
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Happy you were able to attend at least part of the convention. Take ot easy, though, and travel safe back home!
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Glad your feeling better & were able to make part of the convention.
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Sorry you have been under the weather. Seems a lot of illness in my neighborhood. GOD is smiling on me as always. Health is good enough that I can help out older friends, mow my 1 1/2 acre, work my garden and can my veggies. 74 next month Still drive like I stole my car too.
Believe me when I say how much I know how well off I am.
Just finished viviting with Angus, Holt, Rafe, Kade and Jeb and all their families and adventures. Just love them.
Keep smiling God loves you!!!
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Hope you’re feeling better! You’re awesome!
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Wishing you well. TIme heals. Lots and lots of rest is the best medicine i know of. From 2008 until 2012 i had some serious illnesses but with lots if resting and good books i’ve managed to get healthy again. Believe me patience is a real virtue. Have started a little spring cleaning and ran across the book Used To Be Lovers. Have the original copy and didnt realize that so had gone out and got the 2015 copy Reread the old copy and still love the story. Going through a floor to ceiling book case in our family room Ran across several surprises. Cant wait to get out for a copy of the new civil war book. Sending GOd’s blessings your way
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looks like everyone had a good time. So glad you were able to attend at least part of the wonderful activities. Praying you will be up and about and feeling fit as a fiddle SOON.
You are such an inspiration to all of us.
Sincerely
Dixie Hadley
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Have a good trip back home, and I hope you are well soon. It’s just a bummer to be so sick. I just finished Forever a Hero. I’ll look forward to reading all six books in the Mustang Creek series again in the future.
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Prayers for recovery!!
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Happy to hear you are better. Welcome home!!
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So sorry to hear that your still not feeling 100%. I hope you continue on the road to recovery.
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Congratulations to Betsy, and to Beverly Sivacek!!
Linda, I hope and pray you get over this and feel better soon. I don’t want scare you, but the last two people I knew of that had what they thought was the flu and it went on and on and on, found out too late they had cancer. I don’t want anything to happen to you, so please have it checked out when you get back home.
In the meantime, take care of yourself. God BLESS!!!
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Glad you were able to make it to your “shindig”, sounds like you had a good time. I’m really concerned about you and sorry to hear you’re not 100% yet. Take it easy and get better! Sending prayers and blessings!
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Oh Linda, please get well quickly. It’s really tough to attend something like that when you’re sick. I know your furbabies will be glad to see you! Take care and don’t rush back to writing if you don’t feel up to it. You come first!!
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So glad you were able to make the trip and hope it didn’t wear you out too much. Southern KY is having beautiful spring weather so I’m enjoying the sunshine and a good book. I’m going back to start the Mustang Creek books. Then I’ll be ready for the latest book in the fall. Continue to get well!!
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I’m glad you were able to attend RT this year. It’s been several years since I attended and I remember what a fabulous time it was. Next time I attend, I’ll be able to go as a published author! I hope you feel better soon. As a writer, I understand how much your well being is connected to your creativity. Take care of yourself and get well soon. I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Needless to say, I love you books and want you well so you can continue to bring us your wonderful stories.
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So glad to hear you are feeling good enough to go, but expect to be worn out again when you get home. I have been home sick (also in Spokane) the last several weeks but felt better the end of last week. So, my sister and I took her grandson to the Keller Jr Rodeo on Saturday. We had a great time but as soon as I got home it was back to bed.
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Get well, and safe travels
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Happy to hear you made it to part of the convention. Praying for you to heal and be back to good health soon. Thanks for sharing with us.
Carol L
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Glad you were able to get to at least part of the Atlanta trip. Hope you start feeling much better soon. Praying for your speedy recovery.
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I have been sick a lot myself so I know where you are coming from. I hope you get a lot better and can start writing again soon.
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What good news to find out that you were able to be at the Romantic Times Conference at least for some of it. Praying you will feel much better soon! Cowgirl-friends are special folks for sure, glad you were able to be with them.
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So sorry you are still under the weather. Glad you got to go to the conference. I hope you feel better and safe travels.
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Was great meeting you and your team in Atlanta the hats were so much fun and I took an extra one home for my Mom who loves it keep getting better from the nurse
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Just waiting for your next book. Hope you are feeling better!!!!
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Hope you have a blessed week Linda!
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Hope you get back to your normal 100% real soon! Take care and will talk to you the next time. Congrats to the winners Betsy and Beverly Sivacek. Hope everyone has a great week!!
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RT looked like a lot of fun – just saw a picture of you with Caroline Lee (who also shared pictures of her cutie Princess Wiggles). I hope you didn’t overdo and get 100% well soon – I’ve been trying to kick a cough for over a month).
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Glad to hear your on the mend. Also glad to hear you were able to some of you wanted to see & enjoy. Somewhere down the road hope more of Mustang Valley. Diffently getting warmer here in Clovis, CA so hope warmer in your area so you can get out some & that will help you to better. the best always, Jo Ann
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Happy to hear you’re enjoying your self in atlanta. Hope you have a great trip home.
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Glad you were feeling enough better that you were able to attend some of the events. Whenever I get sick I always appreciate the times I feel good.
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Hurry up and get well. Hope you made it home safely. I know your babies will be glad to see you.
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It seems like you have not been feeling very well for quite a while. I am sending a prayer that you feel better soon.
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It’s commendable that you attended the dinner – couldn’t let your fans down. I am sure it was appreciated!
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sure hope you are feeling ‘up to par’ to get all your writing done
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Get well Linda. And take all the time you need. We will all be waiting
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Get well, safe travels.
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You are a trouper! Rest and get 100%!
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It is hard being ill when you are away from home. Hope you are better now that you’re home again. Keep getting well.
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Hope your feeling better soon. It always seems to take more energy in recovery!
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So good to hear you are on the mend just don’t rush it to fast..We want you to stay well for a long time.
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So glad you had a good time albeit you were sick. Hope you had a safe flight home. Look forward to hearing from you.
Jan
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Sounds like you had fun. Hope you’re feeling much better.
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So sorry you’re feeling sick. Hope you start feeling well soon. I’m glad you made it to some of the RT conference and had fun.
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Hope you are feeling better Linda! It is sure no fun to be sick. Glad you got to go on your trip!