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Dear friends
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his is the page where you'll learn about me, my likes, dislikes, who I am at home, where I work, etc. So without further ado ...
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I was born ... a 3 pound 7 ounce preemie and as I grew up, my hair didn't grow with me (see the top photo?!). I tend to think that's why I became hair obsessed as an adult. I've been many colors, styles, and even textures over the years. People often ask me what my natural color is. Obviously the hair grew. Some say it overgrew. And then the color fetish started. The middle photo is me at my engagement party with my husband Phil. (And no, his name isn't Phil Phillips, but that's another story!)
The wife ... I stepped onto the campus of Brandeis University (Waltham, MA) as a high school junior and swore I wouldn't go anywhere else. There was a reason I knew I belonged only there. My husband and I met when we were in college (yes, I got into Brandeis much to my parents' relief). Phil understands me better than anyone else and always has. He's my best friend, my strongest supporter and the love of my life (the bottom photo was taken this year). Click on each photo to see the full view.
The Mom ... I'm so lucky because I have two daughters who bring me such joy. They are sports addicts (they get their ability from their dad) and they love to read. Hmm. Wonder who they take after there?
The TV addict ... It's not just procrastination, it helps with my writing! I love watching television and I'm certain the TV accounts for how I get many of my writing ideas! Television, magazines, snippets of life. Despite what my neighbors think, I'm not peeking into their windows or using a telescope to check out their private lives. However it's a good idea. Just kidding! In reality, I write from the heart with you, the reader in mind. When you read a Carly Phillips book, you're always getting a part of me as my gift to you.
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A Family of Couch Potatoes ... I love relaxing with my family on the weekends. I'll usually let the Soap Net channel run while I can be found at the computer or reading a book. My husband of course, is watching whichever sport is in season. Since Phil is from New England, we cross our fingers each football season that the PATRIOTS win at the Super Bowl. As for baseball (my favorite sport) we're NY METS and Boston RED SOX fans while my mom is a NY Yankees fan. Oh the fun we have at home. Oh and did I mention Buddy is always by my side?
Carly at work ...
So you want to be a writer? ... I remember my early days of writing so well. How did I begin? Sometimes I wonder myself! I never planned on becoming a writer, let alone a romance writer. I was a lawyer who loved law school but hated practicing law. Not a great combination, let me tell you! My parents always said I could be a perpetual student and they are probably right. But I loved reading romance when my first daughter was small. I began to notice that many of the hardcover authors got their start at Harlequin or Silhouette. Eventually I got an idea that wouldn't go away—I wanted to write for them too! Seven years and ten completed manuscripts later, I sold my first book, Brazen to Harlequin Temptation. You'll see that many of my older works are being reissued with new covers. Because I value you, the reader, I will always let you know if what you see on the shelves is a book you may have read before or if it's something brand new!
The inner sanctum ... Where do I work? I have an office right off my bedroom. A separate room from my room that isn't on top of the kids and yet is right in the center of things. I'm always around when they need me and they come in here to do homework. I recently bought a recliner, an idea given to me by Vicki Lewis Thompson, who suggested I use it as my place to write with my Alphasmart on my lap. Unfortunately I use it to nap, instead. The coolest thing about my office? I used to have my favorite photos and posters up, but I've redone my office and gone more adult. Let's see how long THAT lasts. Based on the stuffed animals I still haven't parted with, I'm betting not for long! Click on each photo to see the full view.
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Fun facts
Real name ... Karen Drogin (which explains why Phil isn't Phil Phillips)
Previous career ... Lawyer but not one who enjoyed herself!
Favorite color ... Pink, can't you tell?
Astrological sign ... Cancer—July 7th
Real hair color ... Dark, dark brown, no gray!
Favorite season ... Fall. Why else do I live in New York?
Favorite ice cream flavor ... Coffee ice cream (with hot fudge syrup), Ben and Jerry's Vanilla Heath Bar Crunch, Turtle Soup, Vanilla Caramel Fudge (depending on what flavor is in* at the mall's store).
Favorite TV show ... Alias—oh I will miss it (as of this writing 2 more episodes to go, and let me say I always knew Vaughn was alive), Grey's Anatomy, House, Prison Break, 24 ... Common theme? SEXY MEN!
Favorite afternoon soap operas ... All My Children, One Life to Live, and General Hospital (ABC soaps)
Favorite soap stars ... Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) General Hospital ... the verdict's still out on Sonny and Emily as a couple, at least for me. Patrick Drake (Jason Thompson) and Robin Scorpio (Kimberly McCullough) ...
Wow! THANK YOU GH for bringing back oldies but goodies, Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers), Anna Devane (Finola Hughes), Holly Sutton (Emma Samms) to pal around with Luke (Anthony Geary)! Oh and I'm waiting for the actress who plays LuLu to break out. She is awesome! Oh and as for recasts, you rock, Carly! (Laura Wright). Does this make GH my favorite soap? Well I still have a soft spot for All My Children and Kelly Ripa.
Family pet ... Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier named Buddy (the dog pictured all over this site!)
Number of kids ... 2 girls, Jackie age fourteen (Heaven help me!) and Jennifer age ten. (Ages as of 2006)
Married? ... Yes! 17 years this summer to my college sweetheart Phil. And contrary to popular belief among friends who like to make fun of him, his name is NOT Phil Phillips or Phillip Phillips, but Phil Drogin (which they know but prefer to tease him anyway) Come on guys, isn't it enough his wife writes "those" books? *g*
Favorite way to waste a day ... Shopping in the morning either with my mom or my friend Sharon, soap opera watching in the afternoon with the dog at my side!
Favorite baseball player ... Mike Piazza former All Star catcher for the NY Mets. Note, my husband was born and raised in Massachusetts making him a Boston Red Sox fan and as a New Yorker now, a Mets fan with me. My mom's a die hard NY Yankees fan which makes for a lot of fun in our family!
Biggest vice ... Buying makeup and handbags—it's embarrassing the amount I own!
Family time ... Monday night PRISON BREAK, Wednesday night LOST and Thursday night, MY NAME IS EARL. Everyone including the dog gets into bed
Favorite form of procrastination ... Shopping with Mom or Sharon Stein, talking on the phone to Janelle Denison and emailing with Shannon Short, blogging with the plotmonkeys, Janelle, Julie Leto and Leslie Kelly, and of course watching television or reading magazines.
Exercise? ... I used to say I think about it three times a day. I am proud to say that having hit the big 40, I have started exercising FINALLY! Will keep you all posted on my progress!
Want to read a more serious FAQ? ... Read the Carly's Proust Questionnaire
