tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post5557157223433589636..comments2024-03-29T08:45:57.792-04:00Comments on Patricia Abbott (pattinase): I Just Have to Congratulate My Daughterpattinase (abbott)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-82146017141204043722010-06-17T20:51:01.004-04:002010-06-17T20:51:01.004-04:00Patti! I had no idea she was your daughter either!...Patti! I had no idea she was your daughter either! Oh my god. I read all her books last year and she's very quickly become one of my all-time favourite writers. You might be interested to know she's also one of the very few of my favourite writers who's books are on the shelves EVERYWHERE here in Melbourne, which seriously makes me smile everytime I browse the shelves. okay, gushing rant over.Cameron Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02600813332774987252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-90364052225259150392010-06-12T12:01:17.022-04:002010-06-12T12:01:17.022-04:00I sure am.I sure am.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-58043974751883116032010-06-12T11:56:12.483-04:002010-06-12T11:56:12.483-04:00I just saw this - congrats to her! You must be so ...I just saw this - congrats to her! You must be so proud.Laurie Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10429604692700662254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-32737194626577612412010-06-11T17:06:19.156-04:002010-06-11T17:06:19.156-04:00I've been rather surprised how few shortlisted...I've been rather surprised how few shortlisted stories for the Anthony and particularly the Edgar have been coming from AHMM and EQMM, as opposed to the anthologies ([city] NOIR and such) over the last several years, with some years trending the other way.<br /><br />However, I doubt it will be long now before you're both in an issue of one or the other, or in the same original anthology...Todd Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815516018079824802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-60601029641857366152010-06-11T16:08:49.847-04:002010-06-11T16:08:49.847-04:00If she were my daughter I would certainly also blo...If she were my daughter I would certainly also blog about her :D <br /><br />Congratulations!Dorte Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535044092722418173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-72354684658097817762010-06-11T11:50:26.743-04:002010-06-11T11:50:26.743-04:00However, the short stories almost always come from...However, the short stories almost always come from AHMH or EQMM. <br />Thanks, Dana. I'm gonna get you to blurb my first book--if that ever happens.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-72386093025245871762010-06-11T10:08:38.177-04:002010-06-11T10:08:38.177-04:00And you realize that novels aren't the only li...And you realize that novels aren't the only literary form to get shortlisted, of course...Todd Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815516018079824802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-59131118405604764832010-06-11T09:56:54.855-04:002010-06-11T09:56:54.855-04:00BURY ME DEEP was shockingly good book; it drew me ...BURY ME DEEP was shockingly good book; it drew me into its world like few others I have read. I truly think this is a book people will still read and talk about in twenty, thirty, fifty years. Megan's kudos are well deserved.Dana Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01350344882342624735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-36999558832564408272010-06-11T07:29:46.510-04:002010-06-11T07:29:46.510-04:00Definite congratulations to Megan, and the Proud P...Definite congratulations to Megan, and the Proud Parent Award to you (and Phil).<br /><br />Jeff M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-78860286748224024272010-06-11T06:32:15.270-04:002010-06-11T06:32:15.270-04:00As others say, you're a proud parent. Every pa...As others say, you're a proud parent. Every parent is proud of their children's accomplishments. So blog away.<br /><br />And congrats to her.Randy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627907086811387527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-23268588858779760312010-06-11T02:25:34.856-04:002010-06-11T02:25:34.856-04:00If I were her I'd be hounding you to write abo...If I were her I'd be hounding you to write about me on your blog. Congrats to her and to you. Excellent.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-82894023222051799902010-06-10T22:57:25.528-04:002010-06-10T22:57:25.528-04:00Hooray! and well deserved!!Hooray! and well deserved!!Terrie Farley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980849018232866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-59798405053782281552010-06-10T22:55:19.485-04:002010-06-10T22:55:19.485-04:00Really amazing--and well-deserved. Congratulations...Really amazing--and well-deserved. Congratulations to Megan and the entire Abbott family. TEd Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06126267358266480356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-53067240504902350222010-06-10T22:54:44.505-04:002010-06-10T22:54:44.505-04:00Really amazing--and well-deserved. Congratulations...Really amazing--and well-deserved. Congratulations to Megan and the entire Abbott family. TEd Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06126267358266480356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-38740954387789759902010-06-10T22:42:23.369-04:002010-06-10T22:42:23.369-04:00You and Phil should be very proud of your daughter...You and Phil should be very proud of your daughter's accomplishments. But, when you have two such wonderful parents, plenty of success is sure to follow!Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04546161337366365635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-31076114563664461542010-06-10T21:57:18.075-04:002010-06-10T21:57:18.075-04:00There is nothing wrong with being a proud parent. ...There is nothing wrong with being a proud parent. Congrats to you both!Jerry Housenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-69571361951722640582010-06-10T21:08:20.153-04:002010-06-10T21:08:20.153-04:00Congratulations to Megan, and to you, Patti. Paren...Congratulations to Megan, and to you, Patti. Parents are allowed to be proud of their children. This is an outstanding achievement and deserves to be recognized.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-10600069910611933612010-06-10T20:35:58.206-04:002010-06-10T20:35:58.206-04:00Yikes! Quite an accomplishment!Yikes! Quite an accomplishment!Evan Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07620731784654779358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-66066716762089304802010-06-10T20:27:37.531-04:002010-06-10T20:27:37.531-04:00Congrats to Megan! Very deserved.Congrats to Megan! Very deserved.YA Sleuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12371132883359264412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-27956793060149244802010-06-10T20:02:49.320-04:002010-06-10T20:02:49.320-04:00Kind of you to say, Todd. Maybe in my next life.Kind of you to say, Todd. Maybe in my next life.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-67421720581730579922010-06-10T20:00:05.872-04:002010-06-10T20:00:05.872-04:00Hey, when it's That many nominations, it Reall...Hey, when it's That many nominations, it Really starts being an Honor to simpy be nominated. And, of course, she carries off a gown so much better than her fellow nominees do in the photo...<br /><br />Now, when you two start showing up on the Same shortlists simultaneously...suddenly Phil will be very glad he's not in CF fandom/prodom...Todd Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815516018079824802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-56889394572634142472010-06-10T19:57:48.271-04:002010-06-10T19:57:48.271-04:00Thanks!
David-You're not the first.Abbott is ...Thanks! <br />David-You're not the first.Abbott is not an unusual name. Although in Detroit it is usually thought to be Middle Eastern now and pronounced Abbottie.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-15921316019404951862010-06-10T19:46:47.345-04:002010-06-10T19:46:47.345-04:00I guess the question here is, why didn't I con...I guess the question here is, why didn't I connect you two. The answer? I'm old, distracted and clueless. Congratulations to both of you. As a parent, I understand there's a halo effect.David Terrenoirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482864941636273068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-48198255128465866692010-06-10T19:44:01.531-04:002010-06-10T19:44:01.531-04:00Wow. This book goes on my list right now. I had no...Wow. This book goes on my list right now. I had no idea you had such genius progeny.David Terrenoirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482864941636273068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-55001723881560532802010-06-10T19:11:49.653-04:002010-06-10T19:11:49.653-04:00I am so pleased for you and Megan How wonderful!!!...I am so pleased for you and Megan How wonderful!!! A warm and well-deserved congratulations!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com