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What Julie Leto had to say on Wednesday, January 24th, 2007
Happiest of Birthdays to the best roomie on the planet!!!
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This is an Ode to Leslie Kelly on her birthday…but because I cannot write poetry to save my butt, it will be in the prose form. Since Leslie and I always room together at our Plotmonkey retreats, I think I am qualified to write this post, though all of us love her equally and couldn’t exist without her. Happy Birthday, Leslie! We love you!!!

:party: :party::party:

First, she puts up with my snoring. :zzz:

That alone wins her my undying love and gratitude. :twisted:

She’s the funniest person I know. Her humor is snarky and sometimes twisted, which makes her all the funnier and unique in my world. :happy2:

She’s an amazing mother. I listen to every word she says on the subject of child-rearing. We were raised so differently that I value a different perspective on the incredibly impossible task of parenting. She has three wonderful daughters to show for her efforts and angst. I love her kids as if they were my own. They can call me Aunt Julie if they want to, though they have a nice cache of aunties on their own. I’d still be proud. And I’ll still bring cookies when I visit. :cooldance:

She’s a fabulous wife…not because she keeps her house pin-neat or cooks gourmet meals every night…but because she doesn’t, and still has the undying love of her romance hero husband and aforementioned kids. She makes her family work under the most trying circumstances. She makes her marriage work. I’ll give Bruce a little credit in that department, too, but he knows he’s a lucky man and I give her props for that! :love:

She’s a incomparably talented writer. Well, you’ve all read her books…you know what I’m talking about. And if you haven’t yet, what on earth are you waiting for? Nobody tells a story like Leslie Kelly. Her voice rings with a uniqueness and her mind works in mysterious, yet marvelous ways. I have the cool plot twists in my own books to prove it. :thankyou:

I could go on and on…but suffice it to say, Leslie deserves for this day to be fabulous…and the best part is, I know her family will make sure that it is. :cheer:

Just want her to know how much I love her and am grateful for her place in my life. I’m so blessed. All of us are.

Felíz cumpleaños, mi amiga!

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:cheer: :cooldance: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LESLIE! :cooldance: :cheer:

Love & Hugs,
Janelle

I wanted to add my own Birthday wishes to Leslie, who is such a wonderful friend, wife, mother, and confidante. I hope your day is fabulous, fun, and filled with love and laughter and everything wonderful! Oh, and I’m sending Hugh over to make sure you’re well taken care of during the day while Bruce is at work. :devil: Enjoy!

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:party: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABE!:party:
You make me laugh, you make me cry, you’re always there by my side. (ooh bad rhyme!)
I love you!!!!! :thankyou: :thankyou::thankyou:
Have THE BESTEST day ever!
(I have no doubt hubby and girls will make sure you do!)
Love,
Carly
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Special Guest Appearance!
Hi, all, coming out of computer hell to say hi! AND TO REMIND YOU THE
PLOTMONKEYS ARE HAVING traveling this week:
Plotmonkey week at
Romance: By the Blog (http://www.romancebytheblog.blogspot.com/)
January 23 – 26:
TUESDAY – Julie
WEDNESDAY – Janelle
THURSDAY – Leslie
FRIDAY – Carly
Come visit!!!!!!!!!!!!
(there’s giveaways! and we LOVE Michelle and the Bellas!)

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Julie Leto

JulieBy all reports, Julie Leto was a sweet child once, somewhat shy, preferring to play quietly in her room making up stories. However, being raised with three brothers in a loud, primarily Italian household did have its influences and Julie discovered her inner tough girl. That’s probably why most of her heroines kick serious butt. Writing sassy heroines has worked out, as she’s sold nearly thirty books to three publishers featuring strong, confident women. Julie lives in Florida with her husband, daughter, spoiled dachshund, enormous guinea pig and a wide range of relatives all within driving distance.

41 comments to “Happiest of Birthdays to the best roomie on the planet!!!”

  1. Elisa Varey says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 6:43 am · Link

    :party: :present: :cake: :wave:

    Happy Birthday Leslie! Your a great friend… Hope you get everything you want on your special day. Wishing you many more. Cheers! :cocktail:

    Hugs, :love2: Elisa :D



  2. Stacy ~ says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 7:57 am · Link

    Happy birthday Leslie! What a wonderful tribute from your fellow Plotmonkeys. You sound like a terrific friend to have :cake:



  3. ev says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 8:40 am · Link

    :cheer: HAPPY BIRTHDAY LESLIE!!!:cheer:

    Can you send me Hugh for my birthday when you are done? :devil: It’s only a couple weeks away. He should be rested up by then, don’t you think??:thumbsup:



  4. Theresa N. says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 8:56 am · Link

    :cake: Happy Birthday!!



  5. Gigi says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 9:03 am · Link

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!:party::party::party:
    Gosh the girls love you bunches.:love2: just like we do.:P

    After your done with Hugh just send him my way.:thumbsup:
    :doggie:



  6. Kelly says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 9:26 am · Link

    Happy Birthday Leslie!! I hope you have a fabulous day. :cake:



  7. Shari C says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 9:30 am · Link

    Am sure your Special Day will be filled with all the wonderful things you desire plus more importantly, the love of family and friends.
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! :cake:



  8. Yolanda says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 9:41 am · Link

    :party: Happy Birthday Leslie! I hope you get to enjoy the day doing what you like to do. :cake:



  9. Kristen Painter says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 9:52 am · Link

    Happy Birthday, Leslie! It’s been a great pleasure getting to know you. I still wish you hadn’t moved. Sigh.

    But have a great day! Eat lots of cake!

    :cheer: :cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:



  10. Crystal B. says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 9:53 am · Link

    Happy birthday Leslie! :cake: Hope you have a wonderful day.



  11. Lori Borrill says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 10:29 am · Link

    Happy birthday Leslie!!:cake:



  12. katie says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 10:35 am · Link

    :cake: :cake::cake::cake:Happy Birthday, Leslie!!!:cake::cake::cake::cake:



  13. Kimberly Raye says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 10:42 am · Link

    Happy Birthday, Les!!!!! Have a great day full of lots of love and laughter, and zero stress.



  14. Qua says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 11:18 am · Link

    :party: :cheer::cooldance: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ms. Leslie :cooldance: :cheer::party:



  15. Leslie says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 12:03 pm · Link

    Oh my gosh, I’m crying…

    Julie, get off the phone, I’m about to call you back. :lol:

    THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!



  16. Julie Leto says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 12:04 pm · Link

    I’m not on the phone! I’m home…call the cell or the home!



  17. Julie Leto says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 12:06 pm · Link

    Okay, I lied…I’m on the phone. But I’ll be off soon!

    (Call came in just as I typed my message!)



  18. Susan says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 12:36 pm · Link

    :cake: Happy birthday Leslie! Enjoy Hugh!:devil:



  19. barbara says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 1:14 pm · Link

    Happy Birthday Leslie, Cumpleanos Feliz!:cake::party::cake:



  20. Patricia says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 1:27 pm · Link

    Leslie,

    I love your writing, but, mainly, I admire the wonderful things you say about your husband & marriage, & what loving things he does for you. A happy marriage is one of the most difficult accomplishments in life, & you seem to do it beautifully. So, have a happy birthday with that great guy & your girls.

    Patricia A.



  21. Liza says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 1:36 pm · Link

    :cake: :cake:HAPPY BIRTHDAY LESLIE!!! Hope you have a wonderful birthday. I can tell from all the plotmonkey’s tributes that you already are one of the luckiest people for your love from family and friends. Enjoy Hugh while you have him.:cocktail:



  22. Donna M says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 1:45 pm · Link

    :cake: :party: :cake:
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LESLIE! Have a wonderful day doing whatever pleases you. You have a wonderful husband, children & great friends, you are blessed. Oh yes, don’t forget your talent that we all enjoy in your books.
    Donna M



  23. Wayne (aka Trybble) says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 2:06 pm · Link

    Happy Birthday Leslie! :cooldance: I hope all of your birthday wishes come true! :cheer:

    Take care………Wayne



  24. Jennifer Y. says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 3:11 pm · Link

    Happy Birthday!



  25. Vicki says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 3:40 pm · Link

    Happy Birthday Leslie :cake: I hope your day is filled with everything you could possibly wish for and dream of. How wonderful it is to be loved so very much by your Plotmonkey buddies.

    Enjoy it all…shop, soak in the tub…read…eat…and just have fun…and of course one of the best :present: is reading how loved you are.

    When I work at Wharton High School in Tampa I once had a father tell me how nice it was to have my roses now and not once I was no longer here. I had to have him explain and this is what he said. To look around, see and hear all the love that these kids and your peers have for you is roses that you are blessed with everyday. That is something that I never forgot. Leslie you and the rest of the Plotmonkeys are blessed with those roses everyday as well. Enjoy them :thankyou:



  26. kim H says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 4:03 pm · Link

    happy birthday leslie, you are the best. love your best. have a great day!:party: :cooldance: :cheer: :wave: :love2:



  27. Jen says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 5:08 pm · Link

    Happy, happy, happy birthday!:cake:
    :party:



  28. Rhonda says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 5:35 pm · Link

    Happy Birthday, Les! I watched two movies and ate a banana split in your honor. :cheer:



  29. Kris says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 6:00 pm · Link

    Happy Birthday, Leslie!!! :party: We love you!:present:



  30. catslady says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 6:31 pm · Link

    Happy Birthday, Leslie.:party:



  31. Debbie says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 7:06 pm · Link

    Happy birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you!:party::party::cake:

    What a beautiful ode to your friend.:love2:



  32. Jodie says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 8:45 pm · Link

    A little late but hope you’ve had a Happy, Happy Birthday!!!:party:



  33. Linda says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 9:35 pm · Link

    Hello Leslie,

    :party: Happy Birthday To You, Happy Birthday To You,
    Happy Birthday To Leslie, Happy Birthday To Youuuuuuuuu :party:
    Make a wish. May all your wishes come true.

    Have a wonderful birthday filled with so many wonderful surprises & plenty of good :cake:

    Hugssss
    Linda.H.



  34. Diana says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 9:40 pm · Link

    Leslie, happy birthday and I hope your special day has been wonderful and spectacular so far. You’re one of my favorite authors, and I so enjoy reading your books. Take care! :)



  35. Cheryl S. says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 10:07 pm · Link

    Happy Birthday, Leslie! Hope you’ve had a wonderful day and all your wishes come true. :party:



  36. Leslie says:
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     · January 24th, 2007 at 11:08 pm · Link

    Thank you everyone, so very very very much! I had a *wonderful* day. My amazing hubby outdid himself. Every year I wonder if he can possibly top himself and he always does!

    And having all these wonderful well wishes on top of that was absolutely the icing on my birthday cake today.

    LOVE YOU ALL!!!!



  37. Stephanie S. says:
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     · January 25th, 2007 at 12:07 am · Link

    :cheer: Happy Birthday, Leslie!!! :party:



  38. ev says:
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     · January 25th, 2007 at 1:26 am · Link

    and no calories on the good wishes, unlike that damn cake.:cake:



  39. Heather Harper says:
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     · January 25th, 2007 at 7:57 pm · Link

    :wallbash:
    I’m sorry this is late!!!

    Happy Belated Birthday, Leslie!!!
    :party:



  40. Cherylann says:
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     · January 25th, 2007 at 8:38 pm · Link

    HAPPY BELATED :cake: :party::present: LESLIE

    Hope it was good



  41. Suezette says:
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     · January 26th, 2007 at 6:06 pm · Link

    I’m missing you on the board !!! Hope all is well! :thumbsup:



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