Even though I had time to prepare. I don’t think I ever would have been ready. Bye, fat cat. I’m going to miss you. You’ve been a good friend the past ten years, the one thing I always had to hold onto and make me smile. I’ll never forget that. Thank you.
About Me

There is nothing worse than writing a bio. And writing one for your blog sidebar? Blech. Maybe you landed here via Google, followed me from Twitter (does that make you a stalker?) or maybe we met at a conference or you clicked a link from a comment I made at a blog you visited. Hopefully whatever I said didn't make you so mad you came looking for a picture to throw darts at (yep, that's me up above, in my favorite cowboy hat) but instead drove you to find out more about the amazingly witty and intelligent person behind the amazingly witty and intelligent comment.
However you found me, who you found is Angela James, executive editor of Carina Press, Harlequin's new digital-first press. I'm passionate about digital publishing, my mission is to drag people to the digital dark side, one reader (and author) at a time. I'm also Brianna's mommy. At my blog you'll get an odd mix of personal and professional posts about parenting, publishing, books, cooking, sewing and life in general. Come back often, comment frequently and go green—buy ebooks!
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- Saw a little girl w/this lunchbox this am, so looked it up for B. Almost chocked at price. It's just a lunchbox! http://amzn.to/be9ynr ~ 8 minutes ago
- B does love Lunchables, so homemade lunchables are a good idea, will try that #lunchideas ~ 49 minutes ago
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You’re never ready…. take it from me, one who knows far too well. I spent the night before THAT day crying those exact words.
I’m so sorry.
:hug:
It’s always hard to let our babies go. We always wish we can hold onto them forever.
I know how difficult this is for you. I’m here for you if you need me. Love you Angie.
:heart:
I’m sorry. I don’t think you’re ever ready for it. *hugs you*
I’m so sorry.
Oh, Angie! I’m so sorry! *hugs*
I’m so sorry. I know you’ll miss your furry friend.
Awww. Sorry for your loss, Angie. Big squeeze!
Awe, no, damn. I’m soooo sorry. He was a beautiful creature. I hope the pain passes in time.
I’m so sorry, Angie.
aww I am sorry for your loss : (
Oh, Angie. I am so sorry. It’s impossible to be ready for this sort of thing. :hug:
I’m so sorry, Angie. Too sad.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Angela.
I’m so sorry. He was well-loved. You are a good mom. :hug:
I’m so sorry for your loss. I know what it’s like to lose a furry baby, and there’s no way to be ready for it, no matter how long they’re with us.
Oh Angie – I am so, so sorry. :hug:
Oh Angie…I am so sorry for your loss.
Angie,
I am so sorry to hear that. Take care, Pam
You’re never ready, no matter how long you have to get used to the idea. I cry for days every time.
HUGS
I’m so sorry Angie
I’m so sorry Angie.
*hugs*
Hugs, Angie. So sorry to hear of your loss.
Oh, Angie, I’m sorry. That picture is beautiful.
Immi
x
Nothing to say that hasn’t been said before, but I’m so sorry to hear this. He was a beautiful little man.
The family dog (her name was Nikkie) died a year ago, around Christmas. She was my grandmom’s dog and very old. The trip to come visit me did her in. She was sick from the time they arrived and they had to leave early because she just got worse. This will be the first Christmas without her. It’s been a year, and I’m still grieving and missing her. I completely understand where you’re coming from.
My deepest sympathy, Angie. It’s never easy to lose a good friend.
I’m so sorry Angie.
I’m so very sorry
. I’ve been there. I know you don’t know me very well but if you ever need an ear. My thoughts are with you.
oh angie, i am so sorry. it is so hard to let a family member go. my thoughts and prayers are with you.
allison
No one is ever ready to lose a member of the family, blood relative or four-legged companion. My sympathies to you on your loss.
Hugs. You never get over a love one whether they walk on two legs or four. They’re family.
So sorry for your loss…hugs!
It’s so very hard to let go. Warmest sympathy and cyber-hugs on your loss.
:hug: I’m so sorry, Angie. Losing a furry buddy is awfully hard. :hug:
I’m so sorry – I’ve been through it four times in the last five years. It never gets any easier and I was never ready, even when I knew it inevitable. It always sucks…
I’m so sorry! :hug: