SquawkRadio Comments

Okay, so I thought I could get through today without crying but when my husband just told me he wasn’t in the mood for White Chicken Chili tonight, I burst into tears.  Is that a bad sign?

I read your message and got teary, Terri!  Oh dear.  I’m going to miss all of you!!

Eloisa

I know, Eloisa!  I feel like I know all of our wonderful Squawkees by name (and avatar!)

Okay, I’ve wiped my tears and my emotions are under control (I think).  Thank you for heads-up Eloisa.  Otherwise I’d still be sitting here sobbing!

I can’t begin to tell you how sad this makes me.  I check Squawk first thing every morning and many times during the day.  It’s my fun place, my comfort place, my place to laugh and smile and cry and share all those wonderful girlfriend times.  It’s been a wonderful two years and, though I know you aren’t disappearing, you WILL be missed, each and every one of you.  Yes, even you, Kitty.

Having said all that, I do understand why y’all need to step back and concentrate on your writing.  As much as I’ll miss chatting with you on a daily basis, I’m so excited about the future results of all that writing and looking forward to great things from all of you. 

Love and Hugs,

PJ

I’m going to miss you ladies! I can’t believe it has been 2 years...time flies. I am going to miss checking into Squawk radio every morning to see what one of you ladies has to say.

I can understand the need for you guys to have your time to write all of the books that all of us squawkers adore!  Can’t wait to read them!

Michelle

Ahhh The Sisterhood of the Squawkers/Squawkettes is disbanding.  It’s very sad. There’s always e-mails, booksignings and conferences.  A lot of friendships have been formed in hte last 2 years and I hope they will continue.  A big thanks, hug and kisses to all who have made this a wonderful blog to visit on a daily basis, sometimes more than once a day.

PJ and Michelle,
Thank you so much for your understanding!  I can promise you that this decision was made after much discussion and agonizing.  We’ve just loved the blog and loved you guys so much.  But like I said, we’re going to make a real effort to stay in touch!

I’m shocked.  I just discovered SquawkRadiow 6 months ago and I’m so sad you’re going off on great adventures...yes I know, I’m happy for you too, but I’m still a selfish witch who will miss my daily squawk visits.

Amazing how a blog and you wonderful ladies became a part of so many wonderful people’s daily life...just imagine the impact you had on them.  The dreams you inspired them to reach for.  The passion you unlocked within each of us.

Thank you for sharing your time with us.  You will be missed.  But we’ll keep in touch through all your fantastic novels that have yet to be thought of.

Best of wishes,

Amanda

Awww.....I’m going to miss you guys!  I used to check in on you every morning.  To tell the truth, I always wondered where you all got the TIME to do all of this, writing, blogging, managing your families, etc.  I’m looking forward to all the new, great books you all will be putting out.

And I would like to thank you for introducing me to new authors.  I’ve found some great new ones just by checking into this blog.

Good luck to you all!

I am fairly new to the community, but I have enjoyed the blogs and discussions in the last couple of weeks.  However, I love all of your books too, so if it means that you will have more time to write, I don’t mind. 

Thank you for taking the time to get to know your readers.  That really means a lot to us, and we loved having the chance to get to know you as well.  Good luck in the future and happy writing.

Love and Luck,
Kasey

You guys are great. Sad to see you go, but glad you’ll be doing more writing. This has been one of the best blogs. You guys rock..

Teary here too.  But I’m so thankful that you all have put the time and effort in here for as long as you have.  I know it was a big commitment.  I found squawkradio after making it to Lisa’s site.  Now I’ll just start spending more time at the site and get back on Eloisa’s BB.  I’m definitely not going to lose track of you all.

Don’t worry, knitterlynn!  You couldn’t lose us if you tried!  We promise to keep stalking you through cyberspace one way or another

This really has been the best author’s blog sight I have found.  The best part was (and is) I truely like all of you woman as authors.  It was kind of the best of both worlds, I enjoyed your books and got to chat.  I might actually have to get a hobby, if there is no more squawkradio..............

Not to mention....When our house was robbed 2 monthes ago (my lap top was stolen) and I lost a bunch of audio books I bought on line for my MP3...it was a Squawker who sent me a few books on CD.........She also set up an “On line library account” for me.............This gal only knew who I was from this sight.....I just love talking to woman!

You know, I’ve been having a really crappy month and this just threw me over the edge. I guess this is not a cruel and twisted Kitty K-joke, huh?  Wow, I’m really sad about this.  You have brought us such a wonderful community with information and contacts (i.e. authors, editors, sexy men, etc.) over the years that, as my husband said when I just told him the news, you’ve become my heroine (double entendre intended).  We’ve become long distant friends and each others champions, shared stories, laughter, and tears . . . Goodness, I’m going to miss everyone. While I am sad, I am happy that you all are embarking on new endeavors.  It will keep you fresh, motivated and deeply passionate.  You have made lifelong fans out of us.  Thank you for your grace and your time.

Deb

I can’t believe I’m getting all sniffly.  I really have loved coming over here.  I love checking in here everyday and I always know I’ll find a laugh or at least a smile.

But I guess if there was going to be an acceptable reason to tear down the coop, more books would be it.  Thanks for sharing so much with us and letting us into your worlds. 

You are not only talented writers but amazing women as are all the squawkees on here.  Thanks to everyone and I hope to see you over on Eloisa’s BB.

Oh wow. You are all amazing! So amazing! You are fabulous for having given us the Squawk Radio gift for so long, and I love that you made a community where we could all hang out, be friendly, meet, and I’ve made so many friends and pricelessw mempries because of you. I am not lying when I say this blog was a huge part of my life. I feel like I know the members and authors like friends~! And I made some really great ones! You guys rock and :

THANK YOU for being so welcoming,
THANK YOU for being so funny.
THANK YOU for creating this commuinity.
THANK YOU for sharing your wisdom (yes you did).
THANK YOU for sharing your time.
THANK YOU for writing the books that keep me going.
THANK YOU for being there when I was a chicken with my head cut off. (you all know when).
THANK YOU for helping others.
THANK YOU for SQUAWK RADIO!!!!!!!! 

We appreciate you all so much. It was easy to blog for you guys becuse you were never judgmental, always supportive, always kind and generous beyond belief.

The site will still be here for a year--- so you can check he archives and make use of the member list to keep up with each other.

We may be posting update information on our own sites, too. For myself, my little website has far too long been on the back burner. And we will definitely post the links to our sites here.

You all have made what started out as a blogging experiment such a wonderful experience for each of us. Thank you for your friendship.

Oh, and we’ll be posting out own fare thee wells the day of the Big Party!

Nooooo! This kills me. Seriously, I’m dying here! This is the second of my daily-read blogs in ONE WEEK that has announced it’s shutting down.

I won my very first ARC from this blog just a few months ago. I’ve discovered new authors b/c of you guys. I feel like you are friends—and you’re all women I admire as authors and just as straight-out nice ladies. I’m hoping this is all an allergy-medicine induced hallucination.

Will there be periodic get-togethers through your various blogs? Perhaps one of you is a hacker extraordinaire and will be popping up making snarky comments throughout entries on your fellow Squawkers’ blogs? (Why am I thinking of Connie and Christina as I write this? Hmm.)

You will be missed. And cyber-stalked through your personal Web pages.

I’m sad.

But.... I understand. 

And since I’m dying to read more and more and more of your books....anything that slows down your writing is tragic and Must Stop! (Said she, selfishly).

I’ve only hung out here for a short while, but it’s been so much fun!  Thanks for the warmth, entertainment and time you’ve lavished on your online community.  We’ll still stay in touch through your websites.... and I might even get in the fan mail habit along the way and send an email once in a while.  (I tried it once and nothing bad happened....)

and ps - my almost 2 year old (the one that was born almost when this site was) LOVES her stuffed animal chicken~!!! 

Yeah, it’s sad to see the blog go. . . but *ultimately* if all you guys are writing, then it’s okay, because we want the books too! LOL

Lois

Gloom, despair and agony on me! Now what am I to do at work?  My company has blocked Eloisa’s BB due to “Adult Content”, but never fear, they also blocked a co-workers son’s pee-wee football site for the same reason.  And I can still get to the site I just can’t read/participate in the BB.

I check this site several times a day and even though I don’t always post I enjoy the banter and comraderie with all who do.  This blog is always good for a laugh I will miss it.  Thank you all for being here and doing what you do day after day.  I look forward to reading all of your new novels in the future! (I am a read-a-holic so I have already read all of your backlists.)

I guess I will just have to play games on MSN when I get bored instead. (heavy sigh!) Scrabble Rack-Attack anyone?

I’ve been reading your blog for I don’t know how long and this is my first post. The thought that you won’t be around for me to procrastinate in a fulfilling and meaningful way saddens me.

On the other hand, I’ve always wondered how you could be so committed to your blog AND find time to write such memorable books. I love you all and I love all of your books. Take care and thanks for creating such a wonderful on-line community.

Aw, this is so sad! I’ll miss all of you. But I totally understand and wish you well!

Is this a hint that I should stop spending so much time trolling blogs and get back to my OWN work in progress? *sigh*

This is something I will really miss, but thank you so much for letting all of us get to know you on a more personal level.

Good luck with your writing, and best wishes for the future!!

Wow!  I, like so many others here, visit you guys religiously every day and will miss you when you’re gone.  While you were here, though, you did tremendous things for me and a lot of other women.  This site wasn’t just about romance novels and their authors.  It was about women coming together for conversation, support and encouragement.  And whenever that happens great things occur.

You’ve all made great things occur in many lives these past 2 years. (Not the least of which was demonstrating the proper use of emoticons and learning to love myself despite the occasional typo - Connie and Eloisa!). I thank you!

Just as an aside, as a stressed out woman of the 21st century, I’m glad you’re all cutting back and lightening your load.  I, too, was wondering where you guys found the time to juggle family, friends, books, blogging and “me” time. 

You are not only talented authors but incredible human beings (the jury’s still out on Kitty).  I wish each one of you all the best!  You go girls!!!!

Thank you all for taking time out of your daily schedules to hang out with us.  I have absolutely loved Squawk Radio.  Thank you for broadening my reading horizons with your guests. Getting to visit with the Squawkers and my fellow Squawkees over the past year & a half or so has been so much fun.

Best of luck Christina, Eloisa, Lisa, Teresa, Elizabeth, and Connie!  I look forward to reading more from you all in the future.

I’ll miss ALL of you when the time comes!  Everyone here makes my day a little brigher.

Dear Ladies,

I am so sad.  I have really enjoyed this website, and enjoyed getting to know you all on a more personal basis.

I especially like all the books and authors you were kind enough to recommend, I have eagerly read what I could, and the rest are awaiting rainy days and nights when I climb into bed early.

Thank you so much for sharing your time with us, we all appreciate your kindness and your dedication to the joys of reading.

May God continue to bless each of you and your families!

Thank you again!

WOW!  This is like the Beatles breaking up, all over again!

Will truly miss my (two or three times)daily check-ins, but maybe I, too, will get necessary work done.

Thanks for creating such a wonderful and creative community of readers—and authors.  Just think: inventing Jayne Anne Krentz.  If anyone could do it, it would be Christina!

Will look eagerly forward to the new books, and to receiving newsletters from each of you.

MOST reassuring, however, is the knowledge that you are still friends...er, talking to each other...er, not biting anymore.  I have enjoyed a community of bright and witty women—and Kitty—ever so much.

Thanks for the memories, the smiles and the promise of more (just in a different format!)

Chris H

So sorry to hear that you all will be signing off.  Squawk has been just wonderful, and even though I haven’t been posting as much as I once did (while I try to focus on my writing projects), I do pop over for a visit just about every day.

This has been such a great forum for me to learn more about your writing, other writers, and the romance industry.  And NOW where will I get great music recommendations so that I pretend to be a cool kid?  Sigh. 

You’ll be missed!

All the best,

MelissaB

I’m so incredibly sad! :( This is my first “stop” every day on the information highway.  I don’t know what I’ll do without you!  Well, maybe I’ll get a little more work done.

I understand the addiction of this blog and realize that you Squawkers are going to be even busier writing more wonderful books for all of us to read!

I’m moving cross country in two weeks and leaving all of my friends behind and I get weepy just thinking about it!  Now, I’m losing the Squawkers and Squawkees.  Rest assured I’ll be “stalking” you on your websites.

Thank you for many special memories filled with laughter and tears.  And speaking of tears, I’m off to have nice, long cry!

Hugs,
Gannon

I have to go teach in an hour, and every time I read another posting, I get all teary again. This has been such a special place. The original attraction was finding six writers whose work I loved in one spot, and then I discovered that you were not only talented but also warm, intelligent, and decidedly original. Not surprisingly you attracted others with those same qualities to your cyber home. I have loved being part of this community for two years. I feel as if each of you--Squawkers and other hens alike--has become a friend.

But part of friendship is supporting friends’ decisions, and I do understand that you all need more time to write the books we all love. But I am still very sad! Life just won’t be the same without Squawk. :(

I just joined this site and was so excited because of the authors nox i find it’s ending this is terrible!!! I guess i’ll have to go to individual web-sites i hate it for all of you that have been here a while it must be hard for yall

I’m so sad.  :(

I’m going to miss you all.

I loved getting to see the real-person side of some names on covers.  You all have become, like someone said already, my own personal heroines.  I love you all.

Thanks for sharing yourselves for as long as you have.  Wish I had found this site earlier.  You all are wonderful.

See what happens when I leave for a week?

I didn’t even want to get up this morning and see the announcement (and hear Kitty gloat.) Squawk Radio has been such an important and FUN part of my life, and I’ve enjoyed every minute, even the part where my fellow Squawkers were winning prizes and hitting bestseller lists, because of you all who were always so charming and funny and consoling and kind and generous. I’ve met so many great people thru this blog, and I treasure your friendships.

You guys are the greatest!

I’m sad...but I understand.  I don’t know how you all did it.

I’m really going to miss Squawk.  I checked this site every day.  I didn’t post much but I so enjoyed reading all of your blogs and the comments.  I came to feel like you were all my friends.  What a great time it’s been.

I’ll be keeping up on your websites though.

Thank you for all your encouragement, fun and wisdom

You are the best!
Peggy

Awww… It’s like the end of an era! But this has been such a fabulous blog & community, so it’s just one more accomplishment you all have to be proud of!

And who can say no to more books?

I can’t believe it! Before you guys I didn’t even really know what blogging was. You brought me to new authors and new technologies and made me laugh while you were doing it.

It’s a sad day in the blogosphere:(

And I feel like it’s my fault cause I haven’t been visiting as often as I used to. I know it’s not, but still and all...I just thought you guys would always be here.

But more books from you all will be great! Who could argue with that?

I’m so sad!  I visit Squawk every morning...and a few times during my work day.  I hate to see it go, but I understand.  Thanks for the wonderful times, you’re all wonderful women.

oh no :(

i’ve been busy so i haven’t been able to comment as much, but i try to keep up as much as i can with the blogs...i really don’t think i ever thought they would end, haha…

this is definitely news to me :(

oh i’ll miss you guys and being able to talk to you like this, but i wish you all the best!

and more books is always a good thing

Mandacoll said..."And I feel like it’s my fault cause I haven’t been visiting as often as I used to. I know it’s not, but still and all...”

No, really, Mandacoll! We encourage you to feel guilty! Maybe send chocolates to moi and I’ll, um, distribute them to the rest of the Squawkers. No, really! I would! The coconut ones! (blech) And the white chocolate ones! (blech blech) Sent in a manila envelope to their homes ...

All right, who am I going to tease when this is over???

This was the first site in the blogopshere of writers and readers that I started frequenting.

Over the course of all these months, you Squawkers shared your love of books, writing, and your friendship with us, and I felt myself drawn here more and more.  I was guaranteed a fun time, sometimes a heart-clenching time, but with every post and every comment, you became closer and closer to me.

I can’t imagine what life will be like without the camaraderie. I will be gone out of town during these entire ten days of winding down celebrations and parties. So I won’t have time to have a long good bye. Instead, it’s right here. Right now. Gosh, I can’t see through my tears.

With all the loyalty and friendship in my heart, I wish you long writing lives. Hope to hear from you from time to time. In the meantime, I plan on enjoying your latest releases and all your future books.

I feel the same as everyone else here.  Not having this blog will leave a big hole in my life.  I am used to hearing (seeing) the Squawkers comments and having them introduce new authors and new music.
I have enjoyed the Squawkees remarks and their support for each other.  We have all been like a family and now we are losing the core of that family. 
We will all be haunting the Squawker’s individual websites. We will meet again on the BB and at Writerspace.
For now peace and “Read On”

Christina wrote, “All right, who am I going to tease when this is over???

Oh, Xtina, I’m so going to miss your snarky witty comments.

OMG I can’t believe it! First Miss Snark and now YOU?? What is going on with the blogosphere. :sigh:

Will miss you, ladies. SquawkRadio was always a fun place to visit and I learned a bunch of stuff here. Really.

Include me with the group that makes Squawk Radio one of my first cyber stops of the day. Thank you all for the time and effort and humor you give to this blog.

I have enjoyed books and characters by each of the Squawkers and have discovered new authors that I love because of guest bloggers here. Elizabeth Vaughan, Marsha Moyer (Lucy Hatch), and Barbara Samuals top my list.

Thanks to Liz I have listened to music outside of my comfort zone. Some I have loved and some I’m glad I borrowed from the library.

The best to each of you.

Rebecca
A Lurker

Oh Keira and everybody, now you’re making me all sniffly again!  I’m going to be just as lost as the rest of you.  I really surf VERY few places on the internet as you could probably tell from the amount of time I spent hanging out with you guys. 

Gina, whatever you do, don’t start a rumor that Kitty Kuttlestone and Miss Snark were the same person.  Kitty is snarky enough as it is. 

And yes, Mandacoll, it’s all your fault.  You’re the reason we decided to quit so you should send all of your dark chocolate M&M’s to me and not to Xtina.  After a couple of dozen bags, I might be able to find it in my heart to forgive you

Wow!  I’m going to miss this site.  I come and check several times a day to get a dose of humor and information.  I have learned so much since I’ve been coming to this website.

I loved getting to know the talented women behind the author’s names and knowing that they were bright and funny and just plain nice people.  I’m sorry I never go to meet any of you though. 

I don’t know what I can add that other people haven’t already expressed.  You will be missed, but with that comes the understanding for your reasons. 

I’ll still be lurking around each of your websites, keeping up on all of the books you’re writing and will still be waiting eagerly to buy them just as soon as I find them on the shelves.

--dorothy

I just listened to Kitty’s (aka Connie) podcast.  Looking at the pictures of all the Squawkers made me teary-eyed again! :(

Off to get another tissue.  Teresa, maybe some dark chocolate M&M’s would help me feel better, too!  You think? 

This is so sad!!  I’ve only had you guys for a few months but am so glad that I was able to have the time that I did.  You have broadened my horizons so much I can’t even begin to tell you.  I have learned about so many other authors it will take me a very long time to read them all. (Thank goodness!!) Not just the Squawkers have inspired me but all of the wonderful people who visit this web site as well.  I hope that all of you Squawkers realize all of the life’s and souls you have touched just by being there and creating this wonderful community for people to expresses themselves without feeling self-conscious.  I will miss all of you very much but wish you the best in everything that your future holds for you.   

Teresa, she can send you dark chocolate M&Ms. She’s sending me See’s Dark Chocolate Nuts and Chews. In the decorator box. So don’t hang around your mailbox expecting to see any envelopes containing mashed white chocolate and coconut truffles. They’re not coming to you.

Not even by broom.

Wow, I’m stunned.  I logged on earlier and felt such an enormous sense of loss reading this that I had to log off and compose myself.  My boss walked by my desk and asked what was wrong.  She thought I had just gotten bad news from my cardiologist and came to give me a hug (the cardiologist gave me good news later on).  This is the only blog I visit and the sense of community has been a mainstay for the past couple of years.  I totally understand the why’s, but I still want to scream and scream and stomp my foot!

Thank you Christina, Connie, Eloisa, Lisa, Liz and Theresa for allowing me to hang out with you for the past two years.  I’ve loved learning and sharing with all the Squawkers and my fellow chickies in the hen house.  I’ve shared stories and experiences with this group that I haven’t shared with others.  And my sheltered world has been expanded by the many viewpoints and experiences all have shared. 

Hugs and kisses to you all.  Squawk will certainly be missed.

Sniff, sniff…..(stomps off and sulks)

Geez, sorry for mispelling your name Teresa.  :(

Ana Maria, after a touching post like that (that includes my two favorite activities of stomping and sulking), you can spell my name any way you like! 

Hugs to you!!!  (And I’m glad it wasn’t your cardiologist who called!)

Oke, first i thought it was April 1st! But them it hit me..it’s May! so it had to be true! Thanks for all the great blogs and introducing us to other writers...! But you’ll still be my favorites!
Good luck!!

Hugs and !!

Did anyone else just hear Xtina go buzzing past my house on her broom screeching, “I’ll get you!  And your little cat too!”?

Gannon, didn’t Kitty/Connie put together a lovely slide show?  I hadn’t even seen most of those pics before.

WAAAAA!  Well, I guess you can break up with us, if it means more books....

I love this blog, and am sad to see it go. But you squawkers and squawkettes are the best!! So good in so many ways!

Now I’m even sadder! Last night my absolute favorite show Veronica Mars got cancelled and now my favorite blog is leaving me too Well it was great fun while it lasted guys!!! Just keep writing all of those wonderful books and I’ll be happy!

Well, dang.  I’m just back from getting my mom sprung from the hospital (she’s fine, just knee-surgery and a brief convalescence with us), and I didn’t think I’d get teary checking in.  You guys say the nicest things.  I’m REALLY going to miss blogging (this from the woman who was most hesitant to start Squawk in the first place).  And I’m REALLY going to miss seeing you guys on a regular basis.  :::sniffsniff:::  Like Connie, though, my web site has really gone too long neglected, so I’m hoping to spend more time with that. 

Gee, I guess I’m going to have to venture out a bit more on the web now to keep visiting with everyone.  Will check in on Eloisa’s BB from time to time to say hi.  But it’s not over yet!  We still have a couple of weeks of sniping and hair-pulling in us yet! 

G A S P !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HUH.......
Wha....

I’ll have to digest this info befoer I can post a half-way intelligent response.

OH MY GOODNESS..................

Squawkers, do stop by on RomanceNovel.tv and Eloisa’s BB, so we get to hear from you. *sob* Oh, ((((hugs)))) to you all. I’m SO SO SO glad I’m going to National this year. At least I’ll get to see you all in person. Are you doing a final Squawkers get-together there????

See, I knew it was my fault! *Shakes head in shame*

Hmmm, I wonder where I can get some chocolate for cheap...Oh, did I say that out loud?

All good things . . .  I am really going to miss stopping by here everyday, but I completely understand why y’all need to concentrate on other things - like writing more great books.  One question - will you sign us all up on your individual websites with the info we have provided here or do we need to register with you all separately?  I think I am already registered with most of you, but I want to make sure I’ve got you all covered.

Thanks for providing such a great place to be!

Oh, I’m so sad.  This isn’t some belated April Fools’ Joke is it?  *hopeful look*

Squawk really got me more into the romance community, and I love all you gals.  It’s going to be sad not to see X-tina and Teresa go at it (*g*) and what about all your awesome blogs???

No, I’m not accepting this decision.  No, no, no.  You are staying right here and blogging.  That’s it, and I’m holding the dark chocolate M&Ms as ransom. 

But seriously, this is such sad news… I understand how hard of a decision it must have been; I really think that all of you gals should be immensely proud of what you have acheived here - not only did you create a fun atmosphere but more importantly a community. 

Ely, who’s off to cry now that she won’t be receiving any more e-mails from Squawkers telling her about upcoming visits.

Oh Ladies - This is just tragic news! While, as a reader, I want you guys to write more, more, more, I love visiting here and feel a part of a family.

It just won’t be the same blogosphere without you ladies dressing it up! This is a sad, sad day.

Hope you guys will all continue to blog over at Romance: By the Blog or, as Keira said, at romancenovel.tv.

*sniffle*

I want to add my thanks for two years of entertainment.  Not just at SR itself, but through the many new authors it introduced me to.  I want to echo everyone above who says that we thoroughly understand and support any action that keeps you writing.

And now I want to stomp around chanting ‘D*mmit!’ But that wouldn’t be mature.  So I’ll just think it instead.

I found this site courtesy of Keira *take a bow, Keira* and have enjoyed, immensely, my visits here. 
For too long I was a lurker, but gradually came a little further out of my egg and began to post the odd time.  Anytime that I was around, the vibes were more than friendly and I have to give credit to you ~ our lovely Squawkers ~ and the wonderful sqawkees!  You set up a terrific place to stop in, visit, catch up on news and visit for a bit.  Kind of like a best friend’s place ya know?

I have had a great time here ~ and will continue to do so for the next couple of weeks ~ DON’T think I’m forgetting that!! 
But as so many others have said, if the end result is more books ~ and just HOW did you all manage to blog, write and do your day-to-day stuff… ‘cause I’m more than a little sure that you all have lives away from here, am I right?? 

So, I’m not goin’ to say goodbye yet…   I’m not!! *stomp stomp* ... and you can’t make me!! 

(((((Squawkers)))))

I am so sad!
I am going to miss you all! Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, but I am going to miss you most of all, Teresa.
Girl, you always make me laugh! I hope you get a blog somewhere else because I would love to keep up with your career and books.
Thank you ladies for all the fun. I only wish I had been around at the beginning. I was just getting back into the romance genre and you were a great resource for me!

Um… I really didn’t mean that last frowny little guy.. honest!  I was lookin’ for this fella uh… girl… er.. lady??

Big HUGS to you all! 

Oh, I’m going to miss you all so much!  I have made so many new friends, even though we have never met face-to-face. 

You know you will always have a devoted reader of all the squawker books with me. 

~sniff, oh, I can’t talk right now~

I love you all! Hugs!

Prue

I can’t bear to read all the other posts first, so I’m just gonna write from the heart.  I never thought that I would get emotional over anything remotely connected to the internet.  I mean really an actual community of readers and writers who come together on a daily to share a love of books whose common denominator is true love and a genuine Happily Ever After.

But it has been so much more than that.  We have laughed, cried, shared so much of ourselves.  I certainly did not know that I would share all the best of times and all the worst with you.  And dammit, I’ve started to cry so I’m going to stop here before I screw up my word count here.

I LOVE YOU GUYS!  ALL SIX OF YOU!  And every outstanding person I’ve had the pleasure of blogging with you here.  You have my heart!

Ok, so now you all have to get myspace pages.

http://www.myspace.com/twolilhahas

To say that I am absolutely gutted would be an understatement, but I can understand why you need to step back and concentrate on your writing and I can’t begin to imagine how difficult a decision this was. Bravo to you for making such a tough decision!

Thank you so much for the amazing posts and introducing me to lots of new authors (Marsha Moyer immediately springs to mind) and music...and, well, stuff All the best with your writing and I will be lurking your websites with intent.

orannia

PS I think I’ll be rather lost in June

PPS My verification word is ‘soviet28’...OK, NOW I’m worried!

Well, shucks and darn.  Although I am not a regular visitor here, only a very fortunate guest-blogger, I’m so saddened to hear this!  That said, I totally understand the time issue - I’ve often marveled that you guys have managed to continue to turn out wonderful books on a regular basis while squawking along : ) So let me just say that I think you’ve set the standard for author blogs and you’ll be missed!  And let me also thank you for the wonderful opportunities to guest blog here - it was a lovely experience both times : ) I will close by letting out a few sad clucks in your honor.  Cluck ... cluck ... cluck : (

Maybe us Squawk readers are going to have to form a support group for Squawk withdrawl...lol

I’m with you, foreverdelayed.  Maybe we should make a Myspace group or something.  I haven’t been on here that long, so I don’t really know everyone, but I really love it and miss it already.

Maybe the Squawkers should send us—each and all—a copy of the photo of the six of them that appears in the post.  You know, to help with the withdrawal…

Umm, to clarify: NOT the biting photo

I forgot to say - Eloisa I have uncovered the mystery of PFP...no, I haven’t read it ...YET!

Unfortunately, my library’s new ordering system had a few glitches, but they have fixed the ‘puter and re-ordered PFP! YAH! [insert mad/happy/dancing smiley here] I have no doubt it will be worth the wait (although if Josie doesn’t get together with Mayne - no laughing please...this is serious - I will be stalking [or should that be squawking ] you).

orannia

Elyssany,
I can promise you that Xtina and I will still be “going at it” somewhere on the internet.  Maybe we can do guest “celebrity death matches” at one of the other sites. 

One thing I’m looking forward to doing is catching up on my fan e-mail.  I have 93 unanswered e-mails on my desktop right now and some of them are probably from you guys!

As I stated on Eloisa’s BB…

*liptrembly*

I SUPPOSE we can trade not getting to talk to you all daily for more delicious books. My TBR list is going to skyrocket out of control.  (Not that that isn’t good, but I’m behind on reading as it is!)

I think that we devoted squawk followers should build up a message board for all of us to keep in touch. I know it could never rival Squawk Radio or Eloisa’s BB, but it would be a great way to keep in touch!! Especially since there are so many of us! (And MAYBE the lovely Squawk authors could stop in once in a while to say hi!)

Sniff.
Parting is not sweet sorrow. It’s bad-assed withdrawal is what it is.

Sophia, with a bad case of Squawk postpartum already

PS- So does this mean there will NOT be any cool chicken toys at RWA? I had so much fun dropping those spongy numbers off the Squawkers’ top floor suite of the RWA hotel into the lobby area last year.

I started a myspace group.  Anyone interested?

http://groups.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=groups.groupProfile&groupID=106080522&Mytoken=CB5466E0-8D36-4493-B1F1030D8106DF023947189

Oops…

http://groups.myspace.com/squawksupport

Much better url.

I joined!

Hey! We live like an hour and a half from each other! How funny is that!

I still think I’m going to make a message board I need something creative to do :D

Let me know when you do.  I spend a lot of time on Squawkradio.  Now I’ll be lost...unless this myspace group picks up.  Message boards are a great way to pass time!  Thanks for joining.

I am going to miss you guys I may not have posted a lot but I stop by a couple of times everyday and always enjoyed the blogs and the fun you guys have together. You have introduced me to some fantastic authors along the way. Connie I have just read My Seduction in the Rosehunters series and it was fantastic I have the other two here to read and will start them very soon.
Thanks for everything guys.
Have Fun
Helen

Aw, Toni, we’ve loved all of our guest bloggers!  And you were one of our favorite cluckers

And Sophia, we’ll never forget you dropping that “sponge chicken of death” over the balcony railing at RWA!  If it had actually hit anyone, we probably would have started the Squawk Radio Legal Defense Fund.

Thank you twolilhahas! 

Yes, we need a support group and is there a 12-step program????

Waah, waah, waaaaah, noooooooooooo!  How am I supposed to start my days now?  Don’t tell me to go check out those other author-group blogs, they are just not the same.  SquawkRadio is the best!

I’m going to go pout now.

Even my verification is bad!  former22 Yes I know nothing about me is 22 anymore, not my age, not my waist size, not my thigh measurement…

Ok now how am I going to find new authors?  I was so excited when you introduced me Toni Blake / Lacey Alexander’s books.  I just read (inhaled) Sin City last night and can’t wait to read Key West tonight.  And now I’m waiting to get my order of Samantha James books.  Does anyone have suggestions about where I can go to learn about other really good romance authors?  I hate it when I just pick one off the self and it’s a total dud. I’m going to miss Squawk so much! 

My word is attack86
hhmmmm......

I have a support message board in the works. I’ll have to wait till I get home to really start digging and and forming it. As soon as that happens I’ll post a link in comments so people can join up. If anything, it gives us all a place to come and chat so we don’t lose touch!

that and it gives me something to check every day

Hey Jenn, are we Squawkers allowed to visit the message board too?

Wow… now I’m crying.  I’m said about this, although I understand and definitely look forward to more Squawker books—and more often! Thanks to you ladies and to all the Squawkees for making it so much fun to hang out here the past two years.  ((HUGS)) to all!  (My verification word is quality81, and that’s what the Squawk experience has been...quality.)

Teresa-

OF COURSE!! It will be encouraged :D

So sorry to see you going but happy about the writing and more books coming.  I’ll be at the party, hopefully, with bells on.

Ok, thanks nanadirat!  lol I have the bulletins posted as topics now, so respond away.

I’m so sad is ending this is the best blog ever.
Liz
I’m going to miss your music blogs the most but i’ll be at your website and drive you crazy.

But I will miss you all
I cant wait for all your new books.

sarah

Sophia Nash said..."So does this mean there will NOT be any cool chicken toys at RWA? I had so much fun dropping those spongy numbers off the Squawkers’ top floor suite of the RWA hotel into the lobby area last year.”

I forgot about that!  That was great.

You all are so nice and you’re making me feel all sniffly. I’m not getting any work done today at all, reading your messages. You’re all so wonderful!

Except Teresa, who I’ll see in July and be throwing a bucket of water on. SHE’S MELTING! SHE’S MELTING!

I’m going to miss everyone here.  I love reading the blogs everyday.  It has become a wonderful habit that I’ll be sad to break.  I’ll be looking forward to the next couple of weeks on here and (as always) future books from the Squawkers.

Thanks for making such a great website!

You guys were the first to form a group blog.
Yours is the best.
It was such a privilege and such a pleasure.
And now… now…

I’m going to miss y’all so-so-so much.

Keira-off-to-seek-sympathy-from-other-Squawkees

I miss one day of Squawk for preschool graduation and elementary Awards Day, and this is what I find?

For once, my dear Squawkers, I am speechless.

I understand your reasons, would’ve encouraged this decision if you’d asked, but my heart needs some time to grieve about it.

And to bring it full circle, I feel like the cool girls just got up from the lunch table, and graduated. 

But for a while there, I was allowed to listen in on their conversations.  Thank you so much.

Julianne Perry Stone

Darn-it.  I just found you all a couple of months ago. I’ll miss this site.

Sam...one of the first times I was a late bloomer…

J Perry Stone:

You captured my feelings EXACTLY:

“And to bring it full circle, I feel like the cool girls just got up from the lunch table, and graduated.

But for a while there, I was allowed to listen in on their conversations.  Thank you so much.”

Wonderful!

Breaks my heart to see you go - you were my Saturday morning treat when I would catch up on a week of columns.  But if having more free time means you will write more books for me, than bon voyage.

FWIW, J, had I actually BEEN a cool girl at a table in high school, I woulda tripped on my way out and fallen face first in the mystery meat.

::Sniffsniff:::  I’m getting all teary again…

A big thank you to all the authors for so many entertaining posts and conversation. You’ll be missed!

I’m totally squawked. Er, shocked. But having recently decided blogging was eating away at my life, er, writing time, I can completely understand why you’re leaving. I actually whipped myself repeatedly thinking “But the Squawkers do it! And they do it 109 times better!”

I guess we’re all human after all. Thanks for making me feel normal. Er, better.

And also for two fabulous years of squawking!

SURRENDER DODD!!! (Oh, I mean...DOROTHY!)

And J Perry, you know you fell in love with us because we were really the nerdy girls. 

Teresa, proudly flying her geek flag

Oh man, now I’m in tears here! This is so sad!

It was just so wonderful seeing the chickies chit-chat on various topics.

Question though? Will most of ya’ll be returning to the Avon message board?

Man, I feel like I just found out I have to put one my kitties down...horrid, horrid feeling! **sniffle**

Oh woe.  This blog has been my morning cup of coffee for a very long time.
Thank you for such a wonderful place to visit.  I’ll miss you all so much.  I’ve learned about the craft of writing, marvelous music, and felt so close to so many of the Squawkers and Squawkettes.
I’ll miss you guys but I’m glad you’ll have more time to write more wonderful books.

I wanted to call you so badly today, J!  I gushed unabashedly but you hit right on the head!  Truth be told, the nerdy girls were always the coolest!

Honest. I wore glasses with tape in the middle when I was in high school. If you want to sit at the cool girls table, it’s a good thing I’m leaving. ::sniff::

Lousy cool girls.

oh darn darn and double darn.

but I don’t want you to!!!
i’m going to miss you guys so much!

i’m in the stamp and skulk crowd.

fine...go off then...go on with your lives...write more books, spin more delicious fantasies...leave us to our mundanity...is that a word? whatever…

luckily I have a couple more weeks to come to terms with this.
I love you guys!!!

Does anyone else hear the sad funeral bagpipe music playing in their heads?  I hardly ever posted, but I visited every day.  You ladies will definitely be missed from my daily routine.

I’m still in shock ---- at first , figuring out that Kitty was Connie all along (I know - i can be pretty slow sometimes! LOL!).  Secondly - that this really is true (I haven’t seen Eloisa’s message on her BB yet).  I’m definitely feeling sad and silly at the same time because how do you logically explain away an emotional bond without ever having met that person face to face.  Thank you again for sharing your hearts, wit and talent with us.  I know there were many (and I mean a lot) days when I looked forward to reading, smiling and laughing along with the rest of you.  If it helps any - you ladies helped pull me through some of my toughest times I’ve had so far in RL.  Wishing you all the best with your careers and your families . . . I look forward to reading more of your books.  Much love,
Marie

well, Connie had me fooled!

Thank you so much for all that you have done for us, your number 1 fans. I laughed and cried and danced to really good music along the way. This was the first online community I frequented and I will surely miss it. However, more books and more frequent upkeep of the websites is a good consolation prize.

Can’t believe this is happening!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now I have to actually study for my finals instead of reading all the fun blogs!!!!!!!! I’ve been a lurker the whole time and now you ladies are leaving!!!!!!!!! It’s been sooooo fun but this is a real drag     I can’t even type how much I’m going to miss the site But tragically all good things must come to an end. *sigh*

So does this mean we’ll be getting new realeses twice as fast? (I’m trying to look on the bright side here! )

The warmest wishes and
all the very best you
wonderful Ladies,
Anne A.

This was the best blog around and I had fun lurking whenever I had the time.  Always thought Connie was probably Kitty, having seen some of her humorous comments around in the past, Make sure she goes guest blogging along with the rest of you, lol.

I understand how despite the fun it takes time from your writing and other stuff, find the same problem mysef with so much to do around the web.  Rather have books from you all quicker, though, I’ll be watching those newsletters now for faster release dates, lol.

Thanks for letting us get to know you a bit better and all the fun and entertainment!

Even though I’ve been a lurker for most of the time, I loved coming to Squawk every morning and reading all your wonderful and funny posts. I understand your decision but I’m truly sad that all the fun is over so soon. However, I look forward to getting new books from you sooner .

Dear Ladies,

Like someone else said...I’m gutted.  I haven’t been able to post as much as I’d like, but even if I got home late at night, I’d always...always! sneak a peek at Squawk Radio before I headed off to bedfordshire.  I could count on you all for a smile on my face as a I fell asleep.

But as a writer myself (struggling to get published) I know how precious that writing time is, so I understand WHY you’re chasing us out of the coop.

I joined Twolilhahas on her MySpace Squawk Support group and I hope the rest of you will follow.  There are so many wonderful friendships here...let’s not go our separate ways, huh? Please???

Eloisa, Christina, Lisa, Liz, Connie, Teresa, may your careers continue to flourish. I look forward to reading future releases and hope to see you in San Francisco in 2008!

As my dear JPS says…

Love your guts!!

Cinthia

I was at work yesterday and only had time to read through all these comments today (sniff)...

I promise everyone I am forcing the Squawkers onto my BB, so you will be able to cyber-stalk them at will.  For example, Christina is coming on the Book Club for July with her wonderful new paranormal!!

Eloisa

Oh, no! I only ever lurked here, but loved the fun and friendship. Of course, I’m with everyone else who said that more books can only be a good thing. 

If anyone would like to chat and maybe meet some really new authors, I invite you to check out Romance Bandits. It’s no Squawk Radio (yet), but it’s a place to find readers, writers and friends. And that’s what we’re all about.

I’ll be sure to check out Eloisa’s BB. I’m such a huge fan! And of course, the new book is just around the corner.

That sounds marvelous, Eloisa!  Now I am doubly glad I am going to the RWA National conference in July, so I can meet you all in person.

I am also glad to hear that the Squawkers will be keeping in touch via your websites and newsletters!

Santa
Feeling much better today!

Like Caren, I mostly lurked.

But I was here, often.

This is too sad.  Squawk will so be missed.  But, as just about everyone said, More Books From Great Authors=A Very Good Thing!

I’ve been so busy lately with the office move and getting settled (and now another department is wooing me away to new job)...

This is so depressing!  Why not turn it into a weekly blog!  *sniff*

I can’t believe it.  I don’t check in one day and this is what happens.  It was exactly 1 month from they day I signed on to your wonderful blog and now it’s coming to an end.  You will be missed!

I wish all of you the best!

I, too, had to log off and give myself time to think about this yesterday.  I was so upset when I read the blog!  But, like everyone else, I can fully understand and accept the decision - ESPECIALLY if it means more books for me to read!
Thank you to all the Squawker Ladies who brought new authors into my life...including some of you!  It all started with my love for Christina’s books and led me to all of you.  Thank you to all the great ladies that blog on this site as everyone was always friendly, funny and engaging. 
Good luck to everyone!  And I, too, will be a stalker on your websites...look for me!

What everyone else said (especially irisheyes) and my own THANK YOU!!!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this wonderful place and the TBR pile!!

Happy writing!
AndreaH

p.s my word is distance88-sniff sniff-waaaaaaa

Y’all don’t realize how much the Squawkers mean to those of us who are living overseas. It truly has been a way for us to keep “in touch” with what’s going on in the romance world.
Hugs to all of you and thank you for giving us a smile, a tear, or a laugh every day.

Well, I’m speechless...and anyone who knows me would tell you that was something they thought was impossible.

I’ve laughed and cried and read with you. I’ve discovered new authors through you. I loved Kitty’s drunk interviews.

I’ll miss you all. But, blogging is time consuming and creatively draining, so I understand your decisions.

Now, go write us some great books.

Waaah!!! :-(

Thank you so much to all lovely 6 Squawker authors.  I’ll really miss this blog, but have really enjoyed all the great blogs you’ve shared with us .  Thank you thank you, for the laughs, the giggles and the eye candy...Um-hmm, Teresa! 

It was a pleasure getting to know you all through your posts...I look forward to reading your wonderful books that you’ll be working on instead!!!

Best wishes always,
Desiree

p.s. I’m going to Dallas for RWA Librarian’s Day Event! Any other Squawker readers going to be there?!

Awesome blog topics is just one of the many reasons why I will miss this site so much, I would read them first thing in the morning and think about them during the day once in awhile checking by to see what responses they were getting. That and getting to find out about so many great new books and authors, and interacting with all the amazing author’s on this site, and getting to speak and meet so many nice like minded people, and I could keep going on and on.
I wish I had found this site sooner.
Thanks littlehaha for making the myspace group. Hope to see everyone there!

Oops! I meant thanks twolilhahas for making the myspace group.

Thank you all! We appreciate you so much!

You’re welcome, cousin it.  The myspace group is an open forum, too.  So anyone can start a topic...or reply to one.  I’d like to see it liven up with lots of chats.

http://z7.invisionfree.com/Squawkers_United/index.php?act=idx

Squawker MESSAGE BOARD!!

Bring your chicky selves over and register!

Be warned...it’s still under construction

Oh my goodness, I will miss you all so much!  I just got back from a few days of vacation and I could hardly believe what I read.  I do understand completly that you all need to focus on your books; I want to thank you all for the many smiles, tears, and laughter that squawkradio has brought my way. 

I went back to reading romance books while I was going through a particulary bad time in my life.  Being able to step away from something that I could not control, and losing myself in the lives of all your wonderfull characters was a lifesaver for me. 

Therefore, I promise to buy all your future books and check out your websites. 

It truly has been a pleasure.

linda

Oh noooooooo! 

A few years ago, I had a breakdown (for want of a better word) and was later diagnosed as being bipolar.  What does this have to do with anything you ask? 

Well, I haven’t been able to go out much or see very many people because of the anxiety that came along with it.  SquawkRadio became one of the places that I knew I could safely visit each day and leave with a smile on my face or a song in my heart.  I didn’t post often but I was here.  :D

I’m better now but please know that I will fondly recall my days in the Henhouse.

Now you’ll have to listen to me sing,

“Thanks for the memories...I thank you so much!”

See you in the bookstores, Ladies!

When I heard the news…
I was a little more than shocked
I was sad
but
I was not surprised.
It was obvious to me the first time I entered the Henhouse that Squawk Radio was a special place. It was a labor of love… like a well tended garden. Just like a real garden it needed constant care and attention… and time. So much time. The very thing that you Squawkers have very little to spare.
Sigh…
So really… when I think about it…the thing that surprises me the most is that you where able to keep SR going for as long as you did.
So
Thank you. Thank you for taking the time to share a little piece of yourself…when you had a deadline to meet or a husband who wanted your attention or a lawn that needed to be mowed…Thank you.

Sincerely Yours,

Julie