Oh yeah..I’m dancing my old butt off! So much to tell you all I just don’t know where to begin!
Okay, the most important thing…I’M NOW A PUBLISHED WRITER. Can you dig it? Can you believe it? And you know what, it’s all because of you, my readers and fellow bloggers. You pushed me with your comments, your encouraging words and your support and now, it is a reality. I have a short story published and what a feeling it is!
You have helped me make a life long dream come true. I have passed a milestone and you were by my side all the way. You might not believe it, but, my eyes are tearing up as I write this. You guys Rock!
I have also been working on creating a new blog. WHAT? Am I crazy…don’t I have enough to do? Has Cranky finally gone off the deep end?
No, my friends. I just felt that now that I am starting to experience a little success, I wanted to let others join in my journey and let me pass on some of the support and motivation that you have here on my personal blog. I hope to use the new site to highlight blogs on writing that I discover, publishers that want our work and let people know that if this old fart can do..anyone can!
On the advice of one of the first bloggers that ever did me the honor of visiting my site and following me, Aurora of Metal Angel, I also got a domain name. She warned me that some less than scrupulous people were watching for up and coming authors and would snatch their domain name with the intentions of selling it to the Authors for an tidy profit for them. So for anyone that want’s to get to my sites, you can now use my http://memcmahon.wordpress.com and you’ll find me. Thanks my friend! Check out her site, she’s a great girl!
Now, nothing ever comes without a price. I have tried for two days to keep Mrs. Gulch on this site, while having my picture (as amateur as it is) appear on my new site. No matter what I did, I couldn’t seem to get it to work. So, I’ve had to wave goodbye to Mrs. Gulch and send her on her way back to OZ. Hope she avoids falling houses on the way. So, a fond farewell to you Mrs. Gulch, you’ve served me well and I’ll miss you.
So, my friends, I hope that you’ll hop on over to my new site and visit. Click here on “A Dream Come True” and take a look around. I’d love to hear what you think of it.
Also, my short story is now available on Alphie Dog Fiction and you can take a peek! You’ll find it down the list under M E McMahon and they give you a sneak peek at the content. I have two more scheduled for publication in July, so I’ll keep you updated when they’re available.
Now, many of you know that I don’t drink alcohol, so would you do the Cranky a favor? Tip one for me tonight and wish me well! And, don’t worry. Grandma Says is still going to be my site to put all my personal stuff, you know, my thoughts, my views and my ridiculous animated pictures. I love you all and hope to hear from you soon.
Love,
Cranky
Congratulations!!! Keep on dancing 😀
Thanks so much and thanks for the follow on the new blog!
I’m looking forward to it! 😀
Congrats! A Toast! {self-clink of wine glass..sip…sip…ahhhh…}
🙂
Nice to see a pic of you, but must admit, it will take a while for me to not look for Ms. Gulch as I look through my reader….
I know…she didn’t go willingly believe me. And, thanks for the toast!
and the link – mcmahon.com did not take me to where I think you intended me to go…
replace link above with
http://memcmahon.wordpress.com/
And it gets people to your site… Feel free to delete this comment! 😀
Gotcha! Thanks for the heads up..I am so computer illiterate! But which one? I tested the one from Grandma says and it worked. Did I forget one?
Fifth paragraph, last sentence, from article posted at crankycaregiver.wordpress.com –
It is currently:
So for anyone that want’s to get to my sites, you can now use my http://mcmahon.com and you’ll find me. Thanks my friend! Check out her site, she’s a great girl!
The http://mcmahon.com needs to be replaced with the memcmahon.wordpress.com – to get to your other site – the link you have currently takes user to web page with the over logo at the top and which announces this domain is available.
Fixed it. Many thanks!
🙂 Anytime!
A HUGE congrats! I have always loved writing and I never cared if I was any good. It just feels good to do it. I am so happy for you. I am going to check out the new site now.
Thanks, my friend. I so appreciate it!
I will so miss your regular posts on this site but now I know where else you hang out I will stalk you elsewhere.
OH NO!!! I will still be posting on this site, never fear! Stalk away on both! I’d miss your Irish wit!
I’m so happy for you! 😀 congratulations Cranky!
Thank you so much!
Congratulations! I think it is only fitting that Mrs. Gulch fades away. It marks your transformation from Cranky Caregiver to Fulfilled Writer.
What a great way to think of it. Thanks! I might have gotten rid of Mrs. Gulch, but Cranky is here to stay! 🙂
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SOO EXCITING!
Congratulations! I am so proud of you, and I wish you well in your success! I’ll be sure to leave my footprints on both sites. 😉
Thanks so much!
So proud of you! You’re my hero! Maybe someday I’ll get my poems in a book, Grandma says I can!
And I will be in line to buy it! Count on it! Thanks so much!
Congratulations and much success! 🙂
Thanks so much!
Congrats, Cranky … well done, indeed!
Thanks John!
Enjoy! I know the feeling of being a published writer–I experienced my first published work back in — ha hem!1975 — and I wish you the best.
Yes, I know. I take the term “late bloomer” to the max! 🙂
Bet you’re proud as punch. I hope to share some news in the not-too-distant future too.
I’ll be waiting..you deserve it!
Great… You just keep us posted so we can go check out your stories… We can say we knew you when you got started!! 😜😜😜😜
Actually, it’s people like you who got me started and I can’t thank you enough! Thanks for the kind words!
Hey Cranky-readers! You’ve GOTTA get her short story (“The Confession” — http://alfiedog.com/?s=mcmahon) — best deal in town! For us over-the-pond types, it only costs £.39, and it’s terrific.
Congrats on the new blog, the great first publication, and life as a published writer!
Thanks for the glowing review and promotion! I’m still reeling from the thought that this old fart actually accomplished a first step towards realizing a life long dream. And it’s people like you that helped me along the way. Can’t thank you enough!
This evening it’s Pinot Chardonney!!!! Yippy fantastic woman! And congrats on your new blog too…so you’ll be doing two??? Will be looking to the sneak preview… 😀
Yes, I must be out of my mind, but I want to pay forward some of the help I received which pushed me out of my corner and motivated me!
Good job really and I admire you for trying to inspire others to get out and publish! Thanks for this wonderful opportunity…crazy you may be…but a good kind of crazy! 🙂
Oh, I’ve never been accused of being normal..and I love it!
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Congratulations Cranky! I had to do a double take to make sure it was you (now that Gulch is gone). I look forward to your new site and your short story! 🙂
Thanks so much for the support and encouragement. I will miss Mrs. Gulch..she stood me well on this site! But, it was time she hit the road.
Congratulations M E, I will miss Mrs. Gulch too, lol. I will be sure to follow your new site.
Thanks so much…yes it was sad to see Mrs. Gulch pedal down the road..but perhaps someday we can invite her back on a guest blog!
Obviously I’m finally catching up on my blog reading…CONGRATULATIONS! And yes, I will check out your new blog – right now!
Thanks so much…it’s bloggers like you that encouraged me into finally taking the leap!
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