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Millie Gail Grundy, B.L.O.B.
Sometime back in the 90's my mind went on holiday, imagining what I could do with my life if I only had the nerve...and lo and behold, Millie Gail Grundy, B.L.O.B., came round tapping at my condo door, begging someone to tell her story. I agreed. For a price. I would tell her story, but forevermore it would be under the guise of my own name and I held the copyright. She sighed and agreed. All she really wanted, she explained, was to tell all the poor frumpy middle aged women of the world th
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1/4/2009 2:05 PM PST
Hey, how exciting and congratulations!! You must be so thrilled to have your book nominated and winner of runners up!! As soon as I saw your name I had to respond. So after I send this I am going to read your story!!!
11/18/2008 10:50 PM PST
I, Thursias, bane of webookers, just wanted to give my final thoughts, prior to the end of the vote:
I really enjoyed what I read of this. It is definitely my number 3 pick for publication in this cycle. There are two reasons for this:
1) It is bloody funny. This author is very talented, and has a bright future. I would have considered 'pre-ordering' this book if the option had existed.
2) Unlike virtually everything else in this voting cycle, it requires no further editing (as nearly as I can tell), and is ready for the presses.
I really enjoyed what I read of this. It is definitely my number 3 pick for publication in this cycle. There are two reasons for this:
1) It is bloody funny. This author is very talented, and has a bright future. I would have considered 'pre-ordering' this book if the option had existed.
2) Unlike virtually everything else in this voting cycle, it requires no further editing (as nearly as I can tell), and is ready for the presses.
11/18/2008 9:04 PM PST
Voted, GOOD LUCK
11/18/2008 4:29 PM PST
good
11/18/2008 4:04 PM PST
very good. you have my vote
11/18/2008 1:14 PM PST
Voted!!!
11/18/2008 10:12 AM PST
What a great acronym! I love it.
Very inspiring, and why not start over, right?
Very inspiring, and why not start over, right?
11/18/2008 8:19 AM PST
You have my vote.
11/18/2008 7:57 AM PST
I wish you luck with it!!!
11/18/2008 12:36 AM PST
Good Luck [=
11/17/2008 11:37 PM PST
You just earned my vote, wish you luck!
11/17/2008 8:52 PM PST
Got my vote, good luck!
11/17/2008 8:41 PM PST
good luck with this vote
11/17/2008 8:06 PM PST
aawesome! Thumbs UP
11/17/2008 7:46 PM PST
This is great! Can't believe I hadn't stopped to read it sooner. Awesome job!
11/17/2008 6:32 PM PST
One of the best of this voting cycle.....compelling, fresh, fun. Almost every line offers a refreshing nugget.....I think this deserves a serious look at being published. Good stuff GG!
11/17/2008 3:27 PM PST
well done I've wanted to run away
11/17/2008 1:07 PM PST
MJ told me to vote for you because you rule. I do whatever she wants me to do.
11/17/2008 1:04 PM PST
Jan: I know I will enjoy reading this book in it's entirety! Thanks for letting me know about it. I am amazed at your ability to focus on so many projects and bring them to completion. Kudos to you...it is definitely not a question of if you will be published, but WHEN??!!!
11/17/2008 12:23 PM PST
This is going to be a great story that needs to be published in a big way it is that good
11/17/2008 12:04 PM PST
Sounds like mine only I had seven of them, Humor is the only defense. and you seem to have an abundance of that. Your writing style puts me in mind of the famous Erma Brombeck the columist I love reading her daily. You have that samd quaility. thumbs up for sure.
11/17/2008 11:45 AM PST
A subject matter that I'm sure lots of people will identify with - definately worth publishing
11/17/2008 11:19 AM PST
Awesome, awesome, awesome. I love the humor!
11/17/2008 10:28 AM PST
vote from me
11/17/2008 10:21 AM PST
Publish!
11/15/2008 7:02 AM PST
I echo the sentiments of infynitemonkeys and Finch --
PUBLISH!
PUBLISH!
11/13/2008 7:57 PM PST
Wonderful and unique voice. Somebody please publish this great work. Thumbs to the heavens!
11/13/2008 6:20 AM PST
I think this is quality Chick Lit. Voice is everything in this genre, and you got it. Your voice is fresh. You can tell a story. And you've got a story. So, with some thinking, I come to this: good book that fits squarely in lucrative genre: yes, publish.
11/13/2008 6:18 AM PST
THUMBS UP FROM ME..:)
11/13/2008 5:58 AM PST
Good luck GG
11/13/2008 4:54 AM PST
Excellent, can't wait to read the rest!
11/12/2008 11:14 PM PST
Well done!
11/12/2008 7:38 PM PST
Wow... this is one of the best things I've read so far on WEbook. I now add this to my list of works I consider to be "publishable":
God and the Other
Allison Wonderland
Millie Gail Grundy, B.L.O.B.
Hurray! WEbook has a future!
God and the Other
Allison Wonderland
Millie Gail Grundy, B.L.O.B.
Hurray! WEbook has a future!
11/12/2008 6:56 PM PST
It's a winner! Wish I had time to read it all the way through...what I've seen so far is definitely print-worthy!
11/12/2008 4:33 PM PST
OMG.....have you been peeking in my windows? This is my life you are writing about! And you do it with such hillarity! Having "been there and done that" I know first hand that if you don't keep a sense of humor about you, you will crack! I truly hope this gets published! Can't wait to read the rest! Best wishes!
11/12/2008 4:05 PM PST
Love your style of writing...hilarious..but i feel a bit guilty laughing.
You got a thumbs up from me.
You got a thumbs up from me.
11/12/2008 2:36 PM PST
Very cute and I give this a thumbs up!
11/12/2008 1:26 PM PST
Well, Jan, once you're done with NaNoWriMo, and illustrations of Ziggy for Too Much Stuff, you obviously need to get going on the next book in this soon-to-be series!
I am so delighted that your FAN BASE keeps growing!
nancy
I am so delighted that your FAN BASE keeps growing!
nancy
11/12/2008 9:39 AM PST
A definite Publish - well done!
11/12/2008 8:34 AM PST
I can't remember what it's called, but this reminds me of a British movie called Shirley valentine, i think, well that was the main character's name anyway...but she runs away to Greece....cool
11/12/2008 7:01 AM PST
I've never had so much fun reading and laughing, or is it laughing while reading? This is one funny story. I hope you win.
11/11/2008 3:42 PM PST
A very "Campy" way to express life's ups and downs.
11/11/2008 8:50 AM PST
Hysterically funny. You go, girl!
11/11/2008 6:30 AM PST
efin awsome...as always!
11/10/2008 1:14 PM PST
Fabulous!
11/10/2008 11:21 AM PST
As delicious as Rocky Road ice cream. Every bite full of surprises!
11/10/2008 9:35 AM PST
tell those stories babe!
11/10/2008 3:14 AM PST
Thumbs up always, you are a lovely inspirational star, to all at WEbook GranisGrazin, love Wennie xxxhugs
11/9/2008 8:09 PM PST
Light-hearted and amusing. I think with some serious line-by-line editing this would be great. Sometimes I feel like you get a bit off-topic, lose focus or don't ease in enough information to paint a clearer picture for the reader, but the style reminds me of an author of one of my fav. series. good luck!
11/9/2008 2:16 PM PST
Very entertaining.
11/9/2008 2:12 PM PST
I just read a line I wrote, and I meant: I think the system of women doing it all at home is backwards. Time to sell it all and move to paradise!!!
11/9/2008 2:10 PM PST
Wanted to let you know, I'm reading and enjoying. You've got a sense of humor that hits close to my home here in the old banana land of Costa Rica. I like the character and she reminds me of...what was the one that went to Greece - a play I think. Too long women do too much. I think the systems backwards and I'm glad the protagonist took chance, like we all want to do.
11/9/2008 11:28 AM PST
v.good stuff, as always a delight to read
11/9/2008 7:44 AM PST
I liked it! good job!
11/9/2008 6:41 AM PST
junk
11/9/2008 4:19 AM PST
You roped me in and hog tied me. Very good.
11/9/2008 1:58 AM PST
Excellent Work!
11/8/2008 10:02 PM PST
Got my vote!
11/8/2008 8:32 PM PST
This was great. You are very gifted and talented. I truly enjoyed reading it. Got my vote. Best of luck.
11/8/2008 7:11 PM PST
Ooh - because it's my trademark (apparently?) to leave cutting, negative feedback, I wanted to provide some constructive criticism with the kudos.
-You have chosen a font that reads a little large on my Macbook. Not sure if it's my computer or if I'm an anal-retentive technical writer, but the more a piece looks like a traditional novel, the more it ... looks like a traditional novel, if you get me.
-On that note, the ellipses you have added into your piece create friction, in my opinion. With space between them or without them altogether, I see no reason why this couldn't -skip- the editor's pen.
-You have chosen a font that reads a little large on my Macbook. Not sure if it's my computer or if I'm an anal-retentive technical writer, but the more a piece looks like a traditional novel, the more it ... looks like a traditional novel, if you get me.
-On that note, the ellipses you have added into your piece create friction, in my opinion. With space between them or without them altogether, I see no reason why this couldn't -skip- the editor's pen.
11/8/2008 7:05 PM PST
You are an amazing writer. This piece shows extreme talent and maturity (not just of the character, but of the author). There are phrases all over that sting with humor. The flow is flawless and a reader is able to immediately identify with this woman.
I was scrolling down your page of submissions, looking lost, when I saw: Millie Gail Grundy, B.L.O.B.
For the same reason, if I was cruising through Chapters and - for whatever reason - in the sort of section that might house this novel, I would stop, pick it up, and have a gander.
Vote's a yes.
I was scrolling down your page of submissions, looking lost, when I saw: Millie Gail Grundy, B.L.O.B.
For the same reason, if I was cruising through Chapters and - for whatever reason - in the sort of section that might house this novel, I would stop, pick it up, and have a gander.
Vote's a yes.
11/8/2008 6:50 PM PST
Wow, I love it. Good luck!
11/8/2008 4:11 PM PST
Great story, I could read your writing forever. Good luck on being published by webook. You certainly deserve it. I wrote what is below on the first story and it popped up on this page. Sorry, but everything that I said about you being a great writer still stands. I am just puzzled as to why and how it followed me to this page.
11/8/2008 4:01 PM PST
I voted a thumbs up, your writing is great. I loved the story and was thrilled to read about your life with your children and your ex-husband with his new wife Betty Boop. They all have to be the ones that get everything, don't they. Somehow, that just isn't fair. I think you are one of the greatest writers on webook and want to congratulate you on your well written story. Thank you for humoring me this evening.
11/8/2008 3:52 PM PST
You have my best wishes and my "thumbs up"
11/8/2008 12:58 PM PST
Interesting work, good luck
11/8/2008 12:12 PM PST
I hope the best for you, you are a wonderful writer.
11/8/2008 12:10 PM PST
Definitely publish
11/8/2008 8:34 AM PST
Let's see how far this one goes. I say publish it.
11/8/2008 8:12 AM PST
I already voted thumbs up but this story is great Jan! Where were you hiding this one! I'm sorry I didn't see it sooner. I just can't keep up these days!
I think you are gloriously talented my dear!
I think you are gloriously talented my dear!
11/8/2008 8:06 AM PST
I am so sorry that I never read this before - it is classic!
I vote "t'up" and will buy as soon as it is published - thank you!
I vote "t'up" and will buy as soon as it is published - thank you!
11/7/2008 2:05 PM PST
A vote from one of your fans. Good luck!
11/7/2008 11:00 AM PST
really good
11/7/2008 10:48 AM PST
a vote from THEE
11/7/2008 7:14 AM PST
Nice. Entertaining. Well written. I will read some more.
Jim Maz
Jim Maz
11/7/2008 7:04 AM PST
Enjoyable! Good Luck!
11/7/2008 7:01 AM PST
Highly enjoyable with a lovely touch of humor!
11/7/2008 4:30 AM PST
Absolutely Awesome!
11/6/2008 8:39 PM PST
Excellent -- love the humor!
11/6/2008 7:26 PM PST
There are people on this site that are head and shoulders above the rest and you are among them. My next line was going to be I HATE YOU but after reading James Brown's post I was afraid you may believe it! You know I tease a lot right? Thumbs up from me. I hate you!
11/6/2008 7:06 PM PST
Hi,
I've been keeping an eye on the poles and on the works for which I voted. I've noticed that it is quite plain that the best works are receiving the most negative votes, simply because others feel their chances are threatened. There might even be some cross-negative voting, ie, your fans voting negatively on other books, so I thought you'd like to know the following. Please read it and let your fans know that they need not vote negatively to get your work published! i received this email from Melissa, the site coordinator after emailing her my thoughts and feelings about the negative vote.:
From: Melissa
Sent: 11/6/2008 06:38 AM PT
Subject: Negative voting
James,
I've posted about this in the WEbook forums; check it out here: http://www.webook.com/forums/messageIndex.aspx?topic=cce7e374128946999b9c4baca1e2e360&fview=true
We did not anticipate the kind of negativity and unscrupulous voting that we've seen. We will likely not include negative votes in the final tally.
-- Melissa
-------- Original Message -------------
From: jamesbbrown
Sent: 11/6/2008 06:38 AM PT
Subject: Negative voting
Hey Melissa! I am writing because, as I'm sure are many we-booker's, I'm concerned about the 'negative voting'. People are clearly just voting every project (other than their favorite) down without reading the material. This is really disappointing, and I am a little bewildered as to how this clearly inevitable outcome might not have been anticipated.
Is there any talk of eliminating this feature prior to the end of the election? This is becoming a really hostile process, and it seems clear that given the "negative voting" mechanism, the results of this voting process will be impossible to interpret.
How will you select the top 10%? What will determine that ranking from which you will select a work or works? The highest % positive will of course be books only voted on a few time. Will you ignore the negative votes at that point?
In any case, I just wanted to express my profound disappointment at this process. I would love to know to what purpose the negative voting information will be put, as I would sleep better at night. Right now my favorite webook books are getting crushed under the negative weight, and it is tragic.
-James
I've been keeping an eye on the poles and on the works for which I voted. I've noticed that it is quite plain that the best works are receiving the most negative votes, simply because others feel their chances are threatened. There might even be some cross-negative voting, ie, your fans voting negatively on other books, so I thought you'd like to know the following. Please read it and let your fans know that they need not vote negatively to get your work published! i received this email from Melissa, the site coordinator after emailing her my thoughts and feelings about the negative vote.:
From: Melissa
Sent: 11/6/2008 06:38 AM PT
Subject: Negative voting
James,
I've posted about this in the WEbook forums; check it out here: http://www.webook.com/forums/messageIndex.aspx?topic=cce7e374128946999b9c4baca1e2e360&fview=true
We did not anticipate the kind of negativity and unscrupulous voting that we've seen. We will likely not include negative votes in the final tally.
-- Melissa
-------- Original Message -------------
From: jamesbbrown
Sent: 11/6/2008 06:38 AM PT
Subject: Negative voting
Hey Melissa! I am writing because, as I'm sure are many we-booker's, I'm concerned about the 'negative voting'. People are clearly just voting every project (other than their favorite) down without reading the material. This is really disappointing, and I am a little bewildered as to how this clearly inevitable outcome might not have been anticipated.
Is there any talk of eliminating this feature prior to the end of the election? This is becoming a really hostile process, and it seems clear that given the "negative voting" mechanism, the results of this voting process will be impossible to interpret.
How will you select the top 10%? What will determine that ranking from which you will select a work or works? The highest % positive will of course be books only voted on a few time. Will you ignore the negative votes at that point?
In any case, I just wanted to express my profound disappointment at this process. I would love to know to what purpose the negative voting information will be put, as I would sleep better at night. Right now my favorite webook books are getting crushed under the negative weight, and it is tragic.
-James
11/6/2008 7:00 PM PST
I'd have given you two if I could, but since only one is allowed, I gave it to you! Good Luck! :)
~Staci
~Staci
11/6/2008 6:24 PM PST
good luck granis,
I will check out your others too,
love,
mel
I will check out your others too,
love,
mel
11/6/2008 6:03 PM PST
Quite entertaining. You have a wonderful over-the-fence style that is disarming and full of mischief. Good luck as you put together this book.
11/6/2008 5:42 PM PST
Best of luck, Granis.
11/6/2008 9:45 AM PST
Very nice, GranisGrazin. I am intrigued with this story. I'd like to come to visit again after the voting is done. Good luck to you. Thumbs up.
11/6/2008 8:15 AM PST
This is good stuff. Thumbs UP!
11/5/2008 7:13 PM PST
Great job.
11/5/2008 6:51 PM PST
Voted - super.
11/5/2008 6:45 PM PST
You have my vote
11/5/2008 6:08 PM PST
loved it.
11/5/2008 5:43 PM PST
I want to be a B.L.O.B. TOO!
11/5/2008 5:41 PM PST
I will ;buy what she gets published! What fun to read!
CA
CA
11/5/2008 5:39 PM PST
this author has real talent and obviously has studied people and their behavior...either in the mall or on a couch for money!
11/5/2008 5:36 PM PST
This author has a keen sense of humor...a joy to read
11/5/2008 5:35 PM PST
What a fun character...I want to read more!
11/5/2008 5:27 PM PST
Great reading as usual....(ANR)
11/5/2008 4:47 PM PST
way to go Ron (ANR)
11/5/2008 12:42 PM PST
As usual, I was so enthralled, I didn't want it to end. Karen (ANR)
11/5/2008 9:40 AM PST
Great, as usual. Sissy
11/5/2008 9:37 AM PST
She's a wonderful writer and her stories so fresh!
11/5/2008 9:32 AM PST
Very good as usual my dear jan
11/5/2008 9:23 AM PST
You are the thing!
11/5/2008 9:00 AM PST
Go on, ya good thing.
11/4/2008 7:16 PM PST
A nice job Granis...
11/4/2008 5:30 PM PST
you know this is great don't you? best of luck. M.
11/4/2008 3:14 PM PST
Good luck Jan!
11/4/2008 2:27 PM PST
Jan! How did I miss this one? Thumbs up! This is great!
11/4/2008 12:33 PM PST
You already know how much I loved this story. ;-)
good luck! nancy
good luck! nancy
11/4/2008 12:26 PM PST
good one
11/4/2008 8:20 AM PST
Excellent
11/4/2008 7:32 AM PST
This is a big time thumb's. I was brawn in from the get go.
11/4/2008 7:08 AM PST
My voting is in! Thumb's up!
11/4/2008 6:31 AM PST
Hmm... I've been voting without comments. Someone shoot me.
10/23/2008 9:17 AM PDT
I hope this well-written saga is being submitted for voting this cycle. It is great fun and would do well!
10/14/2008 6:17 PM PDT
Oooh - me too - sounds like a good read!
10/14/2008 3:11 PM PDT
looking forwards to reading this giggles
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