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Leigh Stein's avatar

I must have blacked out the last time I was in the waiting place because I don’t remember how I survived.

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Annabel Monaghan's avatar

You must have made mayonnaise? Or you took graph paper and made a model of your apartment and furniture and moved it all around like paper dolls? (I did this)

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Cindy Wallach's avatar

I predict the wait will be worth it! Based on your track record. :-)

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Annabel Monaghan's avatar

Thank you Cindy!

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Stephanie Dreyer's avatar

Stay busy - that’s the only way I ever get through the waiting place. Tackling mundane tasks is my go-to for survival. Think closet cleaning and junk drawer organizing. I’ll be first in line for your new one!

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Annabel Monaghan's avatar

Thanks Stephanie! I think i'm going to dig into something really ugly like my tax file

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Rochelle Weinstein's avatar

💙💙💙💙💙

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Carol Johnson's avatar

The tumbleweed was a great visual…haha Bring on Its a Love Story 💘💘 So Ready

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Annabel Monaghan's avatar

Thanks Carol!

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Annissa Armstrong's avatar

Since you have made mayonnaise, you should make cole slaw. Next, make BBQ to have with the Cole slaw. That should take some time!!!

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Annabel Monaghan's avatar

That's usually how this evolves. Time is killed and dinner is made.

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Zibby Owens's avatar

Yay for including Jane Costello’s book!!! Obsessed.

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Annabel Monaghan's avatar

I’m excited to interview her!

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Julie Gerstenblatt's avatar

Sorry that you're in the waiting room. Why not make Ina Garten's buttermilk ranch dressing? It takes some time. Especially if, like me, you can't find buttermilk anywhere (three grocery store visits) and end up making that part from scratch. You'll be so busy (and also maybe cursing aloud). Good news: there's mayo in it! xo

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/buttermilk-ranch-dressing-with-bibb-lettuce-recipe-1925592

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Annabel Monaghan's avatar

I am so here for any recipe that starts with step 1: make buttermilk

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Mallory Bates's avatar

I know I haven’t read your manuscript, but I feel confident giving you this gold star ⭐️

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Annabel Monaghan's avatar

I will take that star! Starving for a star, even a nod!

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Maggie North's avatar

I also have failed the writing marshmallow test as I am flouncing around the house waiting for my agent to tell me my book is PERFECT ahahahah

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Annabel Monaghan's avatar

No notes! Sending to copy editor!

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