It’s hard to imagine that three years ago I was a newly contracted pre-published author, and now I’ve got three books on the shelves! The time just flew past me in a blur of copy edits, brainstorming sessions, book launches, and over 150 blog posts!
In celebration, I pulled out some favorite pictures from my moments with the Buzz Girls to share...
Me at the Dallas RWA Conference in July, 2007, participating in my first Literacy Signing. And FYI, see the pink boa in front of me? That was from Tera and Steph because they knew it was my birthday!
A group shot of all of us (Marley, too--sort of) from that same conference.
Simone Elkeles reading my book in the Dead Sea! (Simone needed to bow out of the Buzz Girls earlier this year due her hectic schedule, but she'll always be a Buzz Girl in spirit!)
Tera and me screaming "Rita!" after accepting our finalist certificates at the Washington, D.C. RWA Conference in July, 2009.
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Finally, a very fitting "now and then" photo, one I happened upon in reviewing the conference blogs. Here is Elaine Spencer of The Knight Agency at the 2007 Dallas RWA Conference, pretending to give Marley Gibson (who couldn't make the conference) a big hug. Elaine worked as the assistant to Deidre Knight, who is Marley's agent.
Well, at the 2009 RWA conference, I signed with Elaine and The Knight Agency! As did Dona, just days before!
So--three fun years of writing books and writing blogs and being great friends. In celebration of such, I'll pick one name from my commenters to receieve a signed copy of any one of my books (winner's choice). All you have to do is write one memory from our Buzz Girls blog for the past three years (and if you are totally blank or this is your first time visiting, the words "Mark Wahlberg" is quite sufficient.) Good luck!
Tina
Tina Ferraro
Top Ten Uses for an Unworn Prom Dress
How to Hook a Hottie
The ABC’s of Kissing Boys
www.tinaferraro.com
Congrats, isn't it amazin how time flies. Now the next question is whrere will you be in another six years?
ReplyDeleteMy favorites memories all involve those fun filled days in Dallas when I got to hang out with the Buzz Girls..in person.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun we had!
Another six years? Wow--how about writing YA novels from a villa in Italy?
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, Janie, we had SOME fun in Dallas!
Love the last photo! So cute.
ReplyDeletemy favourite moment was definitely when I won Goddess boot camp!
sara
Ah, Dallas. The last time I got to see the BBG's in person (with the exception of TLC)! I loved seeing all those pictures. I had forgotten about the one of Elaine (how ironic)and could she be any cuter? I think not. Thanks for three great years, Tina!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!!!
ReplyDeleteMark Wahlberg..hehe
Froggy
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http://froggaritavillesbookcase.blogspot.com
Happy Anniversary!!
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Wow, that's awesome. Since I'm a relatively new follower... Mark Wahlberg? (:
ReplyDeleteKelsey
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My main memory is not from the blog per se, but of the neat session you all did at the RWA conference in San Francisco. That was fun! And highly informative.
ReplyDeleteCara
Aw, such great memories on those pics, Tina. The "Marley on a Stick" (Steph's idea, btw) is a classic! Sometimes it's too easy to forget all the little things...
ReplyDeleteI'll be sharing my memories of the last three years tomorrow, but I don't think I can top this.
(Oh, and Kelsey. Don't even get Tina started on Mark Wahlberg!)
Congrats on all those wonderful times! Brings a tear to my eye. Sniff ... sniff ...
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversay, Buzz Girls :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the 3 year anniversary!
ReplyDelete:)
Very inspirational to read your blog post.
Loved the pictures!
:)
"mark wahlberg"
:)
All the best,
@RKCharron
xoxo
One of my favorite stories is from December 01, 2008 and the title was Hooking a Hottie with a Prom Dress. I thought the story was so cute and funny.
ReplyDeleteThe contest is closed! Thanks to all who entered!
ReplyDeleteHm...I'm new, as well, so Mark Wahlberg!!
ReplyDeletejpetroroy (at) gmail (dot) com
Love the walk down memory lane!!!
ReplyDeleteI love all these pictures, Tina! thanks for the great retrospective.
ReplyDeletelove, love, love,
Heather