Well, as you know, we’ve spent this whole week celebrating the first anniversary of Plotmonkeys. YAY! 
Hope you’ve enjoyed our birthday celebration as much as we have.
No birthday party, of course, would be complete without goody bags, and we have one heck of a goody bag for this week’s Jungle Madness Winner.
To begin with, a few videos to commemorate the occasion…
It was, you must agree…
It might, in fact, some might say it was …
And we most certainly hope you will join us the…
But aside from some fun movies to entertain you, how about a bit of reading material?
(may I have a drumroll please?)
We have, of course, given away the occasional ARC, or pre-release book here on Plotmonkeys. But never in our history have we done something like this…
Each Plotmonkey will send our winner an autographed copy of her NEXT (not released yet) published work!!!
That means a bound galley/manuscript from Julie (STRIPPED — Harlequin Blaze, 8/07) and Leslie (SHE’S NO ANGEL, HQN Books, 7/07) an ARC from Carly (SEALED WITH A KISS, 10/07) 
and a bound galley/manuscript from Janelle! (BORN TO BE WILDE, featuring Joel Wilde’s story, Berkley, 10/07) 
Julie’s and Leslie’s books have been read by nobody but their editor and one or two reviewers… same for Janelle’s next Wilde story that readers have been anxiously waiting for, and Carly’s fans are already lining up for this sequel to Cross My Heart which won’t be in stores for months.
AND YOU GET THEM ALL!!
We’d have to say this is about as exclusive a contest as we’re ever likely to offer here at Plotmonkeys…and we hope you’re as excited about it as we are!
*Note: Carly’s ARC’s will not be available for another month, but she will send it out in May.
You know how to enter! Just leave a comment and you’ve got a chance. Winner will be drawn at random and posted this Sunday morning.
GOOD LUCK…and THANKS AGAIN for coming to our party!!! :cooldance:
(Oh…and this contest does involve a lot of shipping so, please, US/Canada winners only.)
PS: Fedora–you were one of my winners Monday and I haven’t heard from you yet! Please write to me at: author@lesliekelly.com with your snail mail addy and choice of book from my backlist!
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Here are the winners from Janelle’s Anniversary contest from yesterday. Please be sure and contact me at janelledenison@sbcglobal.net so I can mail you your prizes!
I think I made the questions WAY too easy, because just about everyone got them correct! I’ll be sure to ask more difficult questions next year 
1 GRAND PRIZE WINNER:
Shannon Upright – Comment #21
4 RUNNER-UP WINNERS:
Patricia A. – Comment #29
Robyn L. – Comment #37
Melissa – Comment #47
Emily – Comment #57
Leslie Kelly used to say she wanted to be a doctor when she grew up, but then she discovered Nancy Drew books. Being a flashlight-under-the-covers-nose-in-book reader throughout her childhood, she couldn’t think of anything else she’d rather do as an adult than continue to lose herself in fictional stories. Her real life marriage of 20 years to the man of her dreams is a constant reinforcement that happily-ever-afters really can happen…and that they’re worth writing about. Living in Maryland, Leslie spends her non-writing time laughing a lot with the above-mentioned romance hero and their three daughters. Though an author of more than thirty sexy, contemporary comedies, she has recently branched out to write dark romantic suspense under the pseudonym Leslie Parrish.
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I have to take this opportunity and maybe beat Stacie in posting
and say:
THANK YOU ALL 
HERE’S TO ANOTHER YEAR IN THE JUNGLE! 
- for making this site a success
- for showing up here every day and posting – or not- just reading – and coming back
- for recommending our site to your friends
- for reading our books
- for complimenting us and making us feel good on days that are bad or sad
- for complimenting us and making us feel even better on days that are already a hit
- for giving us a safe place to share our silly but honest exploits that make us human
- for not just posting once but for reading others comments and making this a real community
- for just being YOU
And what are Carly’s favorite icons?
and the all important
HAPPY FRIDAY!
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Carly you brat!
That’s just cuz you’re on the east coast LOL. I’m reading “The Secret” so I’m in my happy place so I don’t attract bad stuff *g* It’s all :love2::love2::love2: for me. Oh, and right back atcha :wave:
Wow, and what fabulous prizes. I would :love2: to win!
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Stacy, sorry for misspelling! I had no idea you weren’t East Coast. Ouch on the hour you must get up!
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Wow probably the best prize pack by far!:cheer: Here’s to another fun year ahead and continued success to all the plotmonkeys!:party:
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I enjoy this site so much! This is such a cool prize. But are you sure you can’t throw one of those guys in!
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It’s been a fun week but I never expect anything else from the Plotmonkeys. I HAVE to read this blog to start my day right. Again, happy Blogiversary!!
Thanks for a wonderful week!
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No problem Carly – as long as you know who I am LOL. I get up about 5am – not too terrible. Let’s me get ready for the day and satisfy (temporarily) my blog addiction.
Have a fabulous day everyone! It’s the weekend – woo hoo!!!!!!!
And thank you, Plotmonkeys, and friends of Plotmonkeys, for making this such a fun week – you rock!
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Wow awesome prizes. :)
Hope you have as much fun in year two!!!
I have spent the last few days cleaning, my aunt is coming here for a visit next week so I have been scrubbing kitchen, bathroom and yesterday I cleaned the carpet.
Barb
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8O I don’t know if I could handle a prize pack like that. LOL! That would probably send me into Plotmonkey overload. But it would be awesome!
Well everyone I am off to the mountains for some R&R See you all on Tuesday.
Good Luck everyone and congrats to all the winners from this week.
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Happy Anniversary Plotmonkeys!! and many more. Great movies and great books, sounds heavenly!
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KNOW THE 2ND YEAR OF PLOT MONKEYS WILL BE EVEN MORE
SUCESSFUL THAN THE FIRST YEAR. I LEARNED ABOUT IT THRU A
CARLY’S BOOK CLUB THAT I BELONG TO–CLASSY LADIES–SO GLAD
THAT SHE TOLD US ABOUT IT.
LOTS OF GREAT PRIZES–AND THIS 83 YEAR OLD WOMAN WOULDN’T
MIND HAVING ONE OF THE “HUNKS” THROWN IN TOO!!!
ALICE IN TEXAS
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Wonderful incentives to post instead of lurk. You guys are great! The plotmonkeys blog is my first stop of the day on the web. And then of course, I have to check it periodically throughout the day. All I can say is thank you for letting us into your lives and sharing your triumphs, struggles, and the humorous stories. Happy anniversary!!
By the way – my favorite icon is
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Those are great prizes!
I think my favourite icon is
lol I felt like that watchin hockey las night.
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Thanks for the great site monkey-girls!
It’s been fun getting to know some of my favorite authors! Here’s to another successful year for all of you!:thumbsup:
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What a wonderful prize this Anniversary Week! Have a great weekend.
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That is one awesome prize. Would love to win… This is such a fun site, you guys rock. Hope next year is even better for everyone. Have a great weekend everyone.
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Oh, wow, add me too please! :) And the only thing that would make this birthday party better is. . . the Mets going all the way this year! :)
Lois, who does have a one track mind at times.
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Wow awesome prize
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all i can say is WOW:party: i think that prize is every plot monkey fans dream.. like everyone else..im not above begging and bribery…lol:devil::happy2:
well i will be off the next few days.. with working at the school, i am doing the grand march and in charge of post prom party this year at the school.. oh yay.. i have a feeling i wont see sleep for the next 48 hours..
good luck to everyone on such an awesome prize
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You said it, Lois!
GO METS! 
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This is another awesome prize!
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Holy s…! What an awesome prize pack!!
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Stacy, I don’t think I could consider getting up at 5:00 anything but terrible. :happy2:
Good luck to everyone in winning this awesome prize! Hope everyone has a happy weekend!
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Thank you to all the Plotmonkeys for this fabulous blog!
I have enjoyed reading your posts over the past year. Hmmm . . . I don’t know what my days would be like without a dose of Plotmonkeys to get me through. I shudder to think about it.
Many Thanks!!!
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Happy Anniversary Plotmonkeys!!:cake::present::party: Awesome prize!:cooldance::cheer: Hope everyone has a great weekend!
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OMG what an incredible prize!!! You guys are amazing.
I really can’t believe that it’s been a year all ready. I’ve loved coming here everyday and reading the blog and the comments from people who I feel like know very well. :)
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I love this site because you share everything — not just about writing but about your personal lives. It’s so encouraging to me as an aspiring author to know how you all deal with regular life and manage to be bestselling authors at the same time!
Happy Birthda/Anniversary!!!!
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What an amazing prize this week. Happy Birthday to the Plotmonkeys and thank you for all of the a wonderful blog everyday.
As today is the a day of remberance for the victims of Virginia Tech. I would like to send my support and prayers to all of the families and friends the people lost. :unlove:
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WOW WOW WOW….You girls rock!!:party: That is a great
(wait till Friday):happy2:
This has been a fun week:cheer:
My favorite icons…:devil:
Have a great weekend everyone:cocktail:
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Congrats to the other winners!:wave:
Happy Friday Everyone!
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Wow, what a great prize. Have a great weekend everyone.
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Happy Anniversary Plotmonkeys!
Take a
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Wow! Wonderful and impressive prize. Have a fab weekend.
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What a great week! So much fun and Happy Anniversary to all of you great ladies. Today’s prize is the ultimate. Have a lovely weekend.
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This has been an awesome prize week ending with another awesome prize!!! Happy Anniversary again Plotmonkeys! Hope everyone has an awesome Friday.
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Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Here’s to another wonderful year:cocktail:
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boy, you said it was BIG, but I didn’t think it would be THIS BIG! Happy Anniversary, Everyone! I think someone said it best yesterday….some people have their morning coffee, I have my morning check of the plotmonkeys!!!!!
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This is one great prize that I would love to win. I take a moment out of each morning at work to check out the Plotmonkey site to see what is new with you ladies. I work as a church office manager so I have to be careful when I check you guys out. Happy Weekend !:party:
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Congratulations ladies on supplying all your cyber friends with a wonderful place to come and visit and feel at home. Here’s to many more successful years together!!:party:
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Happy Anniversary Plotmonkeys! This is a really great prize. I hope everyone has a great weekend. I love reading all of the Plotmonkeys blogs.
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Ouch, I’m with Jodie, Stacy–getting up at 5 sounds painful (my youngest often wants to get up then, and I generally resist quite sleepily).
Happy blogging anniversary–what a terrific week! Have a great weekend, everyone!
And of course, pick me, pick me! :wink:
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Congratulations!
A week well done!:cheer:
One last round of happy birthday!:cake: And a toast to ring in the new year.
:cocktail::cocktail::coffee:
Had to do the coffee for our very own tee-totaler.:lol:
Awesome Prize this week.:present: Crossing my fingers that I will get to provide my snail mail:email:
Have a great weekend.:wave:
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Congrats on your year anniversery. Cool prizes!!!! I would love to win this one….(as I am sure everyone whould)….
Have a great weekend everyone. And here’s to a wonderful past year and many more ahead.
You guys rock!!!
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:wave: Awesome prize!
This blog has the greatest emoticons!
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This has been a fun week. The prize package really says it all. You plotmonkey girls are a creative & generous. Thank you for the many laughs this past year!!
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WOW! This is one terrific prize!
I know any one would love this. But win or lose I’ll always come back to the plotmonkeys because this is one of my feel good times of the day!:cheer:
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Congrats to the winners! Awesome prize package! Have a great weekend everyone!
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What an awesome way to end the Plotmonkeys anniversary, count me in. Good Luck everyone!
Happy anniversary Plotmonkeys!!!!:party:
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I’m a fairly new girl in this jungle, but I’m not a new fan! I’ve been reading you ladies for a few years now (pretty much inhaled all of your books I could find! lol). Once I found this blog about a month ago, I’ve been here every morning to read the latest post. Thanks for starting my day out right!
Happy Blogiversary!
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Hi, all,
Thanks for starting my day with a laugh, sharing your highs & lows, & allowing a glimpse of your lives, both personally and as a writer. It’s such a fun & warm *high* every day.
Patricia A.
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wtg winners. have a nice weekend ladies:party:
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Congrats on the anniversary! You ladies rock!
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Happy Anniversary Plotmonkeys!
I’ve enjoyed reading this blog since the very start. Hard to believe that it’s been a year already. Congrats!!
What a fabulous prize ladies – OMG what I wouldn’t give to win this one!
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It’s been a blast and thanks for my win. Here is to another great year!!!:thumbsup:
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:love2:I’m so glad I found this blog and have gotten to know all of you. May your second year be bigger and better, if that is possible!:cheer:
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What a great prize today.:doggie:
Enjoy the weekend
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It’s pouring rain here in So. Cal today but you guys always brighten my mornings when I check your posts – and especially today – what a great prize!
I’m gonna keep my fingers crossed all day. Happy Friday and have a great weekend everyone! :wave:
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Ditto what Carly said! You all are AWESOME!
Robin — yes, it is FINALLY raining here in Southern California! We need the rain so badly, and it’s one of those nice snuggle in bed with a book kind of days! :)
Good luck to everyone today.
My Favorite Icons: 8O :happy2:
:doggie: :doh:
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Love your prizes today. Have a great weekend.
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What a great prize. Wonderful anniversary week. Happy weekend to all.
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Very clever with the titles in today’s blog. Here’s hoping for a win! Happy Friday and congrats to all the winners!
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What an awesome prize pack!
Congratulation on your anniversary. Y’all brighten my days and I thank you for it.
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This must be the best prize ever.
Four books I have never read all in one prize
and movies I have never seen.
I would post every day but I would disqualify myself
from winning any more prizes for a whole year, if I win these.
Someone here is going to be the envy of us all this week.:wave:
:love2::love2:Our Plot Monkeys are the very best!:love2::love2:
Thank-you:coffee:
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I have enjoyed this site all year! Happy Anniversary!
And I’m not above begging either…. please, please please!!!!!:doggie:
What a wonderful prize pack – y’all are the best!
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So glad everyone is excited about today’s contest! It really seemed the most appropriate thing to do…even without the chocolate.
I have been busy all week preparing for my two daughters’ play, which opens tonight. They’re doing a musical at the older one’s high school and both have featured parts and solos. So please send a cyber “break a leg” to the Kelly girls for tonight, wouldja?
PS: My fave icons: 8O
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Just when I think you can’t possibly out do your last contest you shock me with this one!
We are all winners just by having the privilege of reading your daily blogs and getting to know you all!:bowdown:
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Happy Anniversary! Fabulous prizes!!!
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Wow, what a great prize. Never been here before, but I love you books.
Have a great weekend everyone.
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:wave: Hello Plot Monkeys & Bloggers,
Happy Anniversary
WoW! Awesome prizes. Goodluck to everyone. Thanks plot monkeys for a wonderful year here and I look forward to many more years with you all.
Have A Wonderful Weekend.
Hugssss
LindaH
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Break A Leg Kelly Girls.
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Leslie, I just saw The Producers last night and your mention of your daughters’ play had me remembering the funny ‘break a leg’ scene – I almost added (hushed voice) good luck above but remembered not to:D Phew! I’ve been known to put my foot in my mouth on more than one occasion.
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Happy Anniversary and thanks for the party.
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Wow, what a prize………….and it looks like it was a party not have been missed (which unfortunaely I did) …….. Congratulations to you on your anniversary………..Have a great weekend………..:party:
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Wow! Very cool prize! A little slice of reader heaven
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Congratulations to all the winners! Wow!!! What a fabulous prize for today. Although I have only been reading and posting on this blog a few months, I have truly enjoyed reading the wonderful and interesting comments from both the authors and the readers. I look forward to all the future ones and celebrating many more fantastic anniversarites with the Plotmonkeys. Wishing everyone a GREAT Friday and week-end ahead.
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Happy Birthday again! I really love a week long party! Happy happy to all!Have a fun and safe weekend!
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Hi Leslie,
I was at your site yesterday and so glad to see you got another trouble book published. Two books coming out very soon and for summer reading enjoyment. That is awesome! Thanks
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Another great prize
Congrats to all the winners from this weeks contests:cheer:
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Lois and Carly
LETS GO METS
They are in first
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Cheers Ladies!!
Great prizes,A Good Year was a great movie,my husband even enjoyed it.:wtf:
Hugs, Danette
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OH MY!! I won something!! YAY!!
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Happy anniversary, monkeys! And here’s to many more.
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Happy Happy Joy Joy. Here’s to another great year. And all your prizes are wonderful
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What an awesome week!!! Happy Anniversary ladies!!! And thanks for all the great prizes!!! Have a great weekend everyone.:-)
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WOW! Looks like I picked a bad week to get sick and cut down on computer time…I missed the party…oh well! Great prize today! Count me in!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY PLOTMONKEYS!
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What another cool prize pack!:cheer:
Congrats, all winners and Happy Anniversary Plotmonkeys!:party:
Have a great weekend everybody!
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Amazing prize. have a great weekend.
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To another year of great stories and books!
:cooldance:
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You gals sure know how to hold a party.
Happy Anniversary Plotmonkeys!
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Happy Anniversary Plot Monkeys!!
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What a great collection to celebrate your first “blog” year.
Happy Anniversary and hopes for many more to come.:cheer:
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:!:ATTENTION TO THE KELLY GIRLS:!:
BREAK A LEG TONITE—-:lol:
Remember that whatever you do it will probably be fodder for another one of your mom’s blog…so be sure to do it with style.:violin:
And since I can’t be there in person.:thankyou::thankyou:
Flowers for after the grand performance for each of you wonderful young ladies.:love2:
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Happy Friday ~ great prize package!!
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I love this prize!
I am so glad y’all started this website. I love reading about what is going on in everybodys lives. This is the only blog that I make sure I check everyday and I can’t wait to see what y’all will blog about next.
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Thanks for a great year, plotmonkeys!
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Pooh. I didn’t even get a chance to get here yesterday. Danged job.:cursing: And they wonder why I don’t want full time.
but I will say it is so cool when I am unpacking and stocking and see one of your names on the cover.:bowdown: I also have to stop and read to make sure I have read it or not. :wallbash:
Any one else have the problem of having read so many books you can’t remember them???:doh:
Or is it just old age??:violin:
How are you going to top this years package next year?? Better start thinking about it now!!:present:
Thanks guys!!
:party::party:
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Congratulations to all the winners and Happy Anniversary Plotmonkeys!
That’s a wonderful prize! Have a great weekend everyone!
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Happy Anniversary Ladies – and what wonderful gifts for this Friday.
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Happy Anniversary to ALL the Plotmonkeys!!
I just got back from B&N, spending WAY into the 3-digit category, completing my Plotmonkey library. Lots of reading to do…warm weather here in the South this weekend…much-needed tan to work on.
Autographed copies of upcoming books would REALLY complete my collection!!
:bowdown::bowdown:
You ladies ROCK!!
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Great prize!
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Congratulations again on your PlotMonkey Anniversary! What a special prize to give away.
I’m so glad that I discovered your Blog. Ya’ll make my day when I get home at night and can read your blog and all the comments – and throw in my two cents, too.
May the
never end!
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My Favorite Year is one of our family’s favorite movie. “Rocky! Get the seltzer!”
Books and movies… Great prize, PlotMonkeys! Y’all have the best prizes.
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Congrats to all the winners. Hope I win this one. LOL This has been a really great week. Hope we can do this again soon. It’s really fun to see what everyone posts. Thanks Plot Monkeys for having all of us.:cheer:
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Wow…what a cool prize!! I’d love to win this one.
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:wave: Plot Monkeys & Bloggers,
I know I am late on this. “break a leg” to the Kelly girls. Hope they had a wonderful time Kelly :)
Hugssss
LindaH
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Count me in – I love the movie, same time next year!! But the signed books! What a great gift!
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I dont even know if its too late to make a comment. But what the heck.
Its been so wonderful finding this website and enjoying your daily blogging.
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Robin…the “it’s bad luck to say good luck on opening night” scene? One of my faves–love it!
They were WONDERFUL. I swear, my 11 year old was feeding lines to the high school students who’d forgotten theirs! What a little pro. And my older daughter has one heck of a belting voice and she blew the place out during her solo.
I was VERY proud.
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Oh, Ev, topping this next year? You’re right–we’d better start thinking NOW.
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Jeannie–glad you’re looking forward to the Trouble books this summer! I am praying they do really well so maybe somebody will want to publish the final one.
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Congrats winners and happy bday again. I was out of town so I missed out. This is a wonferful prize for this week am keeping my fingers crossed tightly.
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Am at my mom’s – just saw this – would really love to win this superfantastic prize. Happy First Bday, Ladies.
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Happy 1st Anniversary!!! The traditional gift for a first anniversary is paper, and what a lot of paper you will be giving. Wishing you many more years of writing and blogging.
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Here is hoping to many, many more happy years.
And this prize is simply out of this world! Count me in.
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Cheers to your anniversary!!!