tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post4676599244134982346..comments2024-02-23T05:16:12.783-05:00Comments on VOICES FROM THE HEART: Dare to DreamMona Riskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-48875513489997572222010-08-19T11:11:16.884-04:002010-08-19T11:11:16.884-04:00Way to BELIEVE, Mona...not just dream. YOU DID IT ...Way to BELIEVE, Mona...not just dream. YOU DID IT !!<br /><br />~~AngiAngi Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568009648101184027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-23478375046767011812010-08-16T22:34:45.811-04:002010-08-16T22:34:45.811-04:00I saw that top photo, Mona. I remember that night...I saw that top photo, Mona. I remember that night very well. We had a great birthday party for our Sheila, didn't we!!!Paisley Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401039126457210324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-88236340410678327062010-08-16T22:33:26.831-04:002010-08-16T22:33:26.831-04:00Thank you Joanne. Your turn is next because your w...Thank you Joanne. Your turn is next because your writing is so good. The right time will come soon.Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-54592311462939424782010-08-16T22:31:51.857-04:002010-08-16T22:31:51.857-04:00Beth, thank you for stopping by this blog. I will ...Beth, thank you for stopping by this blog. I will never forget the article you wrote in the FTHRW newsletter where you talked about your ups and downs and how your dreams finally came true. Your are an inspiration for many of us. Congratulations on winning the Rita and thank you for letting me pause with your trophee.Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-39251076248147810912010-08-16T22:27:51.705-04:002010-08-16T22:27:51.705-04:00Clarissa, I hope that by next RWA conference you w...Clarissa, I hope that by next RWA conference you will be a rita finalist after being a GH finalist.Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-12757910032457997812010-08-16T22:26:55.411-04:002010-08-16T22:26:55.411-04:00Mary, that brass ring is good for dreams. I have m...Mary, that brass ring is good for dreams. I have many friends who deserve it. I will be happy to take pictures next to THEIR Rita.Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-22956668913234184572010-08-16T22:25:12.975-04:002010-08-16T22:25:12.975-04:00Jill my friend, do I love your positive attitude.Jill my friend, do I love your positive attitude.Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-72021184481087837942010-08-16T22:24:14.065-04:002010-08-16T22:24:14.065-04:00Paisley, look at my top picture. When we first met...Paisley, look at my top picture. When we first met we were limping through the writing rules of POV and hooks. I pray you have good news soon. Dreams do come true at the right time.Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-76736833671178415782010-08-16T22:20:55.455-04:002010-08-16T22:20:55.455-04:00Scarlett, I am glad my pictures are an encourageme...Scarlett, I am glad my pictures are an encouragement to persevere. Helping each other achieve her goal is part of our success. That alone is worth the trouble of posting.Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-44488347408769634122010-08-16T22:18:47.535-04:002010-08-16T22:18:47.535-04:00Wow Mary. Seeing all these finalists on the screen...Wow Mary. Seeing all these finalists on the screen made me think for a second: why not? Maybe..Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-4688954312530075982010-08-16T22:17:37.366-04:002010-08-16T22:17:37.366-04:00Dawn, who knows! Opportunity knocks at the least e...Dawn, who knows! Opportunity knocks at the least expected moment. So dream, work and persevere. It's a nice motto.Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-45185005088341892832010-08-16T22:09:24.805-04:002010-08-16T22:09:24.805-04:00Kath, I love your books and I hope next year is yo...Kath, I love your books and I hope next year is your Rita year. Thanks for stopping by.Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-46378152012763018272010-08-16T19:20:56.727-04:002010-08-16T19:20:56.727-04:00Mona,
I've followed your successful writing ca...Mona,<br />I've followed your successful writing career since our early crit days on FTH. I am so proud of your accomplishments and all you do! Hurray for you!Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05930730661273079224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-16878213065772972312010-08-16T09:30:54.884-04:002010-08-16T09:30:54.884-04:00Mona, what a great post and what great pictures! Y...Mona, what a great post and what great pictures! You and RITA make a lovely couple :-)<br /><br />I love seeing how far we've all come but the best part about this journey for me are all the wonderful friends I've made. I'm so glad to have you and the rest of the Playground in my life! Never stop dreaming because you're right, dreams can come true *g*Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-7224381158786251052010-08-16T07:28:13.334-04:002010-08-16T07:28:13.334-04:00Mona, It was such fun to meet you at the Literacy ...Mona, It was such fun to meet you at the Literacy Signing. Thanks for posting these wonderful pictures.Clarissa Southwickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07999713155443152791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-8243601062247917602010-08-16T00:56:50.719-04:002010-08-16T00:56:50.719-04:00Go for it, Mona! You can grab that brass ring!Go for it, Mona! You can grab that brass ring!Mary Marvellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12015719890476028848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-46576824254040392492010-08-15T23:18:36.150-04:002010-08-15T23:18:36.150-04:00Mona, it is nice to dream, isn't it? And reall...Mona, it is nice to dream, isn't it? And really nice when our dreams and the dreams of our friends come true. I still have my chocolate Rita from Reno National. I'm keeping the chocolate one until I get a real one....someday.Jill Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754506629717417267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-34632441546257986102010-08-15T23:15:49.579-04:002010-08-15T23:15:49.579-04:00You revived some great memories, Mona. How pretty...You revived some great memories, Mona. How pretty you look in the photos and how perfect next to Beth's RITA! Maybe one of these days - yes, we must all dare to dream and believe. I am trying to keep these thoughts close because I do believe!Paisley Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401039126457210324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-66571800575313403622010-08-15T23:05:34.015-04:002010-08-15T23:05:34.015-04:00Mona thanks for sharing your photos and for tellin...Mona thanks for sharing your photos and for telling you friends at pinkfuzzyslipperwriters.blogspot.com <br />they were up! Wonderful incentive to keep on keeping on!Scarlet Pumpernickelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09849018046882951262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-81894045920621749172010-08-15T15:17:06.087-04:002010-08-15T15:17:06.087-04:00One of these days it will be yours!One of these days it will be yours!Mary Ricksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676306822821614446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-33811473678621201102010-08-15T11:19:24.469-04:002010-08-15T11:19:24.469-04:00I enjoyed reading about your journey, Mona. "...I enjoyed reading about your journey, Mona. "Dare to Dream" has always been my motto. May tomorrow bring the fulfillment of yesterday's dreams and the birth of new dreams.Dawn Marie Hamilronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01366244357545585183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-23992394847784634492010-08-15T11:14:46.278-04:002010-08-15T11:14:46.278-04:00Mona -- what a lovely post! I was looking through ...Mona -- what a lovely post! I was looking through photos last night, thinking about the journey we've all taken together. How blessed we are! I'm so glad to be a witness to you and your dreams. ;o) That lovely gold statue will be yours someday. I have no doubt.Kathleen Longhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16808140201885355454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-70797304011990197182010-08-15T10:18:33.725-04:002010-08-15T10:18:33.725-04:00Sheila,
It was so nice meeting you at the cocktai...Sheila,<br /><br />It was so nice meeting you at the cocktail. You amy be very close to being published. Good things happen at the moment we expect the least.Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-29183902808233134772010-08-15T10:16:51.086-04:002010-08-15T10:16:51.086-04:00Terry, you deserve that little statue. We all drea...Terry, you deserve that little statue. We all dream about it.Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-2163339206845360792010-08-15T10:15:45.489-04:002010-08-15T10:15:45.489-04:00I, too, loved your post and pics, Mona. Your endin...I, too, loved your post and pics, Mona. Your ending words speak to those of us still seeking the title "Published author."Sheila Tenoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10549721256331896612noreply@blogger.com