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Time Marauders --- New Short Fiction!!!
by Lisa Kessler
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Wolf-Dog Howls to Baby
by Terry Spear
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Okay, Donna sent this to me last night and I had to chuckle. Here is a wolf-dog who is quieting a crying baby. The baby is really going to town until the wolf-dog howls him into submission. :) Forget ... 9/2/10
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This is Jaque
by Marianne Stephens
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I know most authors don't invite you into their private lives but, I'm not like most authors out there, in case you haven't noticed. So, I've decided that over the several months, I'll introduce you t... 9/2/10
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Creating Suspense and Immediacy
by Maureen O. Betita
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My Regency historical is also a bit of a romantic suspense. But, as I’ve been going back over my story and synopsis post pregnancy, (read: after the resuscitation of many of my brain cells) I’ve rea... 9/2/10
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Guest Post by Wendi Zwaduck – Goddess Fish Blog Tour
by Barbara J. Hancock
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Here at Embrace the Shadows we are very proud to help out Goddess Fish Promotions with hosting paranormal authors on their blog tours. We hope through this partnership we can continue to introduce al... 9/2/10
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Paranormal romance meets rock video!
by Cheryl Alldredge
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NYT Bestseller (and fabulous person) Alyssa Day just posted a sneak peek at a rocking new music video that is based on her Warriors of Poseidon novels. This is no book trailer folks. The video was pro... 9/2/10
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Impeccable Timing
by Michelle Miles
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When I Have a Whole Pie by Romance Author Lorrie Unites-Struiff
by Susan Hanniford Crowley
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When I Have a Whole Pie I have visited and read so many blogs lately, my head is spinning. Authors write about the importance of book covers, promoting their novels, the nuts and bolts of the writing ... 9/2/10
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Sexual Classification
by Louisa Bacio
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When it comes to reading erotic fiction, I tend to enjoy it all: a little m/f, some m/m and some steamy f/f scenes can be quite nice, too. Obviously, with the success of writers such as Brit M. who ... 9/2/10
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60-Day Goals
by Laura Kaye
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So, I joined the "60 Days to Success" event sponsored by the RWA's FF&P (Futuristic, Fantasy & Paranormal) chapter. It runs September 1 - October 31 and the purpose is to help members ma... 9/2/10
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Dragon*Con: Making the Trip
by D. Renee Bagby
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The drive to GA was fairly smooth. Only a mild case of construction that wasn't that bad considering there was very little traffic. A lot of cops but none of them cared about me. Bonus.
Alas, Fate is... 9/2/10
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Throwback Thursday
by Lynn Rush
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Throwing you back to 1982 with this classic 80′s song. Check this out: ~~~ The Look of Love, by ABC CLICK HERE if you wanna see the “official video.” They wouldn’t let me embed... 9/2/10
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Guest Blogging at FF&P again
by Claire Delacroix
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Dragon*Con: Making the Trip
by Zenobia Renquist
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The drive to GA was fairly smooth. Only a mild case of construction that wasn't that bad considering there was very little traffic. A lot of cops but none of them cared about me. Bonus.
Alas, Fate is... 9/2/10
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Catch me if you can...
by Cindy Spencer Pape
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Today I'm over at The Romance Studio Blog...and hard at work on Steam & Sorcery! Please come over and leave a note so I don't look lame! Thanks!And before you go, check out my shiny new cover for ... 9/2/10
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New Vampire Releases for August 2010
by Patricia Altner
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There are lots of terrific books to choose from this August. Treats for vampire lovers of all ages.
Almost to Die For: A Vampire Princess Novel (Vampire Princess of St. Paul)
by Tate Hallaway
NAL ... 9/2/10
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Start 'em young? *blinks* #2
by Lany of Melany Logen
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This is Jaque
by April Ash
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I know most authors don't invite you into their private lives but, I'm not like most authors out there, in case you haven't noticed. So, I've decided that over the several months, I'll introduce you t... 9/2/10
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Thursday Thirteen!
by Paige Tyler
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Thirteen Cool Prizes You Can Win on the Labor Day Blog Hop!Click on the Banner Below for More Info and Get Ready to Drool Over Some Hot Hunks!1. Choice of backlist from Paige Tyler2. Choice of backlis... 9/2/10
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Blog Takeover and Giveaways With Zoe Winters
by Cynthia Eden
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Hi, I’m Charlee, a character created by Zoe Winters. This week she’s promoting her new release, Blood Lust. But she can’t be everywhere at once, and so she asked me to take over here. Some of you prob... 9/1/10
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So I was listening to the radio.
by Chudney DeFreitas-Thomas
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First of all let me apologize for my late blog. I usually write them up the night before and schedule them but it didn't happen this time.Like I said I was listening to the radio this sunday and heard... 9/1/10
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DragonCon 2010 Schedule
by Leanna Renee Hieber
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It's time for Dragon*Con 2010!!I'm excited to see familiar friends and faces at one of my very favourite cons.My Schedule:Fri 02:30pm Room: Edgewood - Dragon*Reading:I'll be reading from the Strangely... 9/1/10
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Quick Links: Writing Young Adult (YA) books
by Kelsey Card
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While books for young adults have been around for a while, I don’t think we’ve been so keenly aware of it until Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling and Twilight by Stephenie Meyer became world-wide phenomena... 9/1/10
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SFR Brigade: Night Owl or Early Bird?
by Lisa Paitz Spindler
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Catch me today over at the SFR Brigade talking about what time of day is ideal for you to read or write: late at night or early morning. However, as a reader, I definitely enjoy reading more at night.... 9/1/10
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If you ask me again…
by Amber Kallyn
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As a writer, we all experience this at least one time in our lives: “So…” blushes and silence. “Yes?” we prod. “So, where do you get your ideas?” Us-bangs head against the nearest hard surface. ... 9/1/10
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Great Review for Damned and Desired
by Kathy Kulig
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Herons in the Mist
by Jennifer Paris
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Fog isn't something we get a lot of around here, so I enjoyed Oregon's coastal mists. This heron hunted the tide pools, barely visible. The telephoto got him, though.Loving my new camera.I remember on... 9/1/10
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OMG! It's book release day!
by Deborah Blake
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I've been busy all day; cleaning, gardening and writing...and it wasn't until just now that it hit me--TODAY IS BOOK RELEASE DAY!Today is the day that WITCHCRAFT ON A SHOESTRING officially hits the st... 9/1/10
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Intervieing Fantasy Romance Author Denise Golinowski
by Sapphire Phelan
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Welcome fantasy romance author Denise Golinowski. A good friend, I knew her for years before her fantasy romance novella, The Festival of the Flowers: The Courtesan and the Scholar, came out yesterday... 9/1/10
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Early Midnight ManCandy
by Allison Pang
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Simply because I can. :)... 9/1/10
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Weird Wednesday
by Pamela K. Kinney
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Is this the house the crooked man lived in? Makes me dizzy looking at it.... 9/1/10
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Last Week
by Amanda Berry
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18442 / 20000 words. 92% done!I finished Fallen and took the weekend, Monday and Tuesday to get it ready to go out to my readers. Yay! So now I'm polishing the first three chapters of Alex and decidin... 9/1/10
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Cover Art – No Remedy
by Christine d'Abo
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Once again, the cover gods (or in this case goddess) have been kind to me! I am thrilled to present to you the cover for No Remedy as created by the amazing and talented Syneca!... 9/1/10
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Sneaking in here
by Sayde Grace
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We’re supposed to be back to our regular schedule but since Wetsday is late coming in, I thought I’d sneak in a post – a little YAY ME post to tide you over til Ro’Ma posts the... 9/1/10
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Science Fantasy vs Real Life, Or how the dog ate my homework and I became Queen of the Universe
by Marsha A. Moore
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With great pleasure I'd like to welcome Lynda K. Scott today as my guest. She is featuring a fascinating topic. Hope you all enjoy it as much as I did.********************************************... 9/1/10
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Herons in the Mist
by Jeffe Kennedy
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Fog isn't something we get a lot of around here, so I enjoyed Oregon's coastal mists. This heron hunted the tide pools, barely visible. The telephoto got him, though.Loving my new camera.I remember on... 9/1/10
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September...
by P G Forte
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There's a lot happening this month! This weekend I'll be taking part in a Labor Day Blog Hop. Details can be found HERE: http://www.liquidsilverbooks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11943
And then, sta... 9/1/10
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Blog Series -- Sirus Bandai: The Invisible Bandit
by Casey Sheridan
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Please remember: This is for adults only. If you are under the age of 18, you must leave immediately.Comments are always welcome. If you are having trouble leaving a comment here on Blogger, or would ... 9/1/10
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Contests and Announcements
by Nancy J. Cohen
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For a chance to win a pdf copy of my latest release, Silver Serenade, go to: http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/ContestPage.html Also, my book trailer is up for an award at http://thenewcoveytrailerawa... 9/1/10
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Cool-o-pedia
by Savanna Kougar
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From Coast to Coast am ~ Face in the Volcano CraterAug. 6, 2010, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park-- According to Hawaiian mythology, the volcano goddess Pele is a shapeshifter. In her form as an old wo... 9/1/10
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The Merit Badger
by Susan Dennard
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I am in the FLOW with my revisions. C’est fantastique! Je ne peux pas arrêter! In fact, I have a new theme song that’s keeping me rocking and motivated as I wrap up The Spirit-Hunters fo... 9/1/10
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In Search Of: Southern Paranormal/Urban Fantasy Authors
by Suzanne Johnson
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Southerners are a little bit crazy--just ask us. We wallow in our eccentricities, spin our tall tales, and nurture our ghosts and ghouls and crazy old aunts stuck up in the attic. I'm in the pro... 9/1/10
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An Interview and Book Giveaway with Beth Ciotta
by Elle J Rossi
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It's an honor to have author, Beth Ciotta, hanging out here again. Okay, yes, she's my sister, but it's still really cool! Today she is giving away a copy of Into the Wild to one lucky commenter. Sh... 9/1/10
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Writing Goals
by Susan Macatee
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August is over and Labor Day less than a week away. It looks like I won't be completing the first draft of A Pirate's Honor, my summer book project.But I've written nearly 66,000 words so far and am c... 9/1/10
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What Emphysema Taught Me About Love
by Kelsey Browning
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Soon after I returned home from the RWA conference in Orlando, I received a phone call at work from my older brother.
Of course, if you knew my brother, you would immediately understa... 9/1/10
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Blog Party starts today!
by Kalayna Price
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Wow. It's September. That totally caught me off guard.In that case, someone give me a hand with these balloons, and please, help yourself to some virtual chocolate dipped strawberries and champagne be... 9/1/10
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What Movie Always Makes You Cry?
by Kristal Lee
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I was playing on Plinky and came across this prompt: What movie always makes you cry?' Can you guess what came to my mind? Probably not in a zillion years, but try. | | | | | | | Oka... 9/1/10
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Fem-Fangs
by Raven Corinn Carluk
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Got to look through the author's proof of Fem-Fangs from Pill Hill Press today. It's so neat to see my story in print. Soon to be in print. Joy!
Still working on the proof of my short stories. To... 9/1/10
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Wednesday Photo: Cemetery Statue
by Pamela Turner
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The Festival of the Flowers: The Courtesan and the Scholar
by Kelly McCrady
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by Denise GolinowskiTemptation is her profession, seduction in her blood, but when a courtesan falls in love with an impoverished scholar, can she risk her heart and his life?For a courtesan with sire... 9/1/10
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Win a Kindle 3 - eXcessica scavenger hunt launches today!
by Saskia Walker
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If you're in the USA or Canada and you'd like to win a Kindle 3 pre-loaded with erotic books, you need to check out the eXcessica scavenger hunt. The hunt runs through September. Click on the graphic ... 9/1/10
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Publisher's Marketplace
by Kerri-Leigh Grady
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How many of you subscribe to Publishers Marketplace? It's $20/month. That is NOT inexpensive. But is it worth it to the seasoned author? Frustrated at spending weeks worth of hours researching age... 9/1/10
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I’M SO EXCITED! A New Crystal Jordan Book
by Jennifer Leeland
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The Between. A race of people between light and dark. Good and evil. Human and animal. The world discovered their existence over a decade ago, and so far the balance between humans and Between has bee... 9/1/10
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Winner of August giveaway
by Annette McCleave
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Random.org has spoken, and the winner of the copy of Jennifer Haymore’s A Touch of Scandal is….Bethany! Congratulations, Bethany! Send me your snail mail addy via my contact page and IR... 9/1/10
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Today's Blog Post
by Michele Hauf
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At least try to get it right
by Cindy Carroll
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I’m talking about research. For one of my future projects I’ll need to research DNA, fertility treatments, shuttle re-entry, earthquakes, the Big Bang, extinction. And that’s just fo... 9/1/10
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Bad Things Happen to Good People
by Danica Avet
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Originally, I was all about posting some stuff about this band called Apocalyptica, but then I had a visit from one of my co-workers. She’s a sweet lady, one of the most positive and upbeat peop... 9/1/10
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Examiner.com: Unhealthy homes contain airborne toxins by Doree Anderson
by Doree Anderson
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Airborne mycotoxins may be thriving in your home. Tiny spores pass through our nasal filters causing numerous medical symptoms. The root of this evil is not indestructible, Mold can be avoided or remo... 9/1/10
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Yes, I screamed...
by Maeve Greyson
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If your windows rattled from an ear-splitting WHOO HOO from Kentucky, I admit it. It was me. I was so thrilled when I received the news, my happiness exploded.Out of five hundred entries i... 9/1/10
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Tired
by Tracy Stephens
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How long is too long? I'm writing my butt off trying to finish this Manuscript. I pray the publisher is still interested. I refuse to send in a manuscript that I know is flawed. I can and have agonize... 8/31/10
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A Behind the Scenes Look at the Bustle
by Suzanne Lazear
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Okay, so it’s a horrible pun. But really, if you’re looking at the historical development over time of the bustle, could you resist? The fact remains that one of the classic elements of refined lady s... 8/31/10
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Flu you too
by Carrie Spencer
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Agh. So I got the flu. In August. What’s up with that? And you’d think (and you’d be wrong) that I would use that time to sit at home, curled up in bed, plotting literary masterpiece... 8/31/10
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What Exactly Is Editing - Part V
by Linnea Sinclair
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Part One of this series was posted on August 3, 2010,
http://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2010/08/what-exactly-is-editing-part-i.html
followed by Part II on Aug 10
http://aliendjinnromances.blog... 8/31/10
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THE VIRTUAL PROFESSOR
by Donna S. Frelick
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I graduated from high school in the age of dinosaurs, when English teachers took their jobs very seriously. They forced their students to work their little fingers to nubbins diagramming sentences an... 8/31/10
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THE VIRTUAL PROFESSOR
by Laurie Green
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I graduated from high school in the age of dinosaurs, when English teachers took their jobs very seriously. They forced their students to work their little fingers to nubbins diagramming sentences an... 8/31/10
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Heart in the Clouds
by Cora Zane
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photo courtesy of glitter-graphics.comSorry I haven't blogged in a couple of days. My heart hasn't been in it. I've been operating on autopilot lately, and I seriously think that's how I've manag... 8/31/10
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What Exactly Is Editing - Part V
by Margaret Carter
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Part One of this series was posted on August 3, 2010,
http://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2010/08/what-exactly-is-editing-part-i.html
followed by Part II on Aug 10
http://aliendjinnromances.blog... 8/31/10
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What Exactly Is Editing - Part V
by Rowena Cherry
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Part One of this series was posted on August 3, 2010,
http://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2010/08/what-exactly-is-editing-part-i.html
followed by Part II on Aug 10
http://aliendjinnromances.blog... 8/31/10
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THE DARKEST EDGE OF DAWN - Release Day!!
by Kelly Gay
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It's here! The official release of THE DARKEST EDGE OF DAWN! I am now a multi-published author, which is unbelievable, incredible, and just plain good. Whether or not this book is a success remains to... 8/31/10
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A lightbulb shining through the writing fog
by Mary O’Gara
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Quirky End of Summer Update
by Nina Borromeo
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Hello everyone! Time for a Quirky Update....Michelle Picard is launching a blog tour to promote Surviving Eden starting later in September so is busy typing the interviews and blog snippets to shout o... 8/31/10
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Dual personality me
by J L Wilson
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Yes, there are two me-people. No, I'm not bipolar or anything like that.I write novels (see the sidebar), and I am fascinated by The Train Wreck That Is Publishing (TTWTIP). There have been several me... 8/31/10
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Spreading the Sailing Bug
by Marcella Burnard
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Jeffe Kennedy and her SO, David, came to stay aboard the boat this past weekend. They wanted to see what this living aboard thing was all about. Maybe I'd failed to mention the word 'cramped'.&nb... 8/31/10
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The Last Day of August
by Beth Caudill
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Three-quarters of the year have now passed as we celebrate August 31, 2010. How are your goals going? Mine are lost somewhere with the socks. There is still time left to complete everything. I just ... 8/31/10
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Quirky End of Summer Update
by Penny Watson
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Hello everyone! Time for a Quirky Update....Michelle Picard is launching a blog tour to promote Surviving Eden starting later in September so is busy typing the interviews and blog snippets to shout o... 8/31/10
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A Sneak Peek
by Linda Wisdom
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I know, so many of you are unhappy on waiting until April, so I thought I'd give you a peek at the next book. Enjoy!DEMONS ARE A GIRL’S BEST FRIENDBy Linda WisdomCopyright April 2011Chapter 1“Oh yeah,... 8/31/10
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Disorganized With a Happy Ending
by Patti O'Shea
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Once again, my lack of an organizational system is costing me time and stress. I carry steno pads with me in my tote bag. Yes, plural because I filled one notebook, but I haven't finished writing ... 8/31/10
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I has an Owie...
by Gail Dayton
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So, I went walking with the dog last Wednesday, because I walk faster when I take her. Except sometimes I walk too fast, and I don't see all the hazards of the road. And Wednesday, I wasn't paying att... 8/31/10
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Henfest: Obsession Songs
by Terese Ramin
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I have OCD, and one of the aspects is that I get obsessed with songs at times. Especially when one just hits right. I end up listening to it over and over for--sometimes--several days straight. And if... 8/31/10
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yes, I'm a hopeless blogger...
by Erica Hayes
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Intarweb Tuesday: Just Dance
by Robyn Bachar
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Did everyone see the new Dancing with the Stars list? It's Hofftastic. Can't wait. ;)How is it (almost) September already? Geez. Time flies.... 8/31/10
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I Bought One
by Stacy McKitrick
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On Friday night, as I was writing Book 2, I realized I needed to know how far an Xterra can drive on a tank of gas (so I knew which city my characters were stopping in). So, I hopped on over to Nissan... 8/30/10
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Season’s Change ….
by E. Tate Johnson
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as does life. I can feel the change coming. The vibrancy and energy of the summer season is starting to dwindle as life slows and things feel like they are getting back to normal. I can see it on my k... 8/30/10
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Re-Read Review: "Mad Ship," by Robin Hobb
by Elizabeth Vail
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*Warning: Ship of Magic Spoilers Ahead*The Principal Cast:Althea Vestrit: Still determined to claim The Vivacia, her family liveship, as her own - only now she has to rescue it from pirates. Also, to ... 8/30/10
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DELETED SCENES and LOTS OF REVIEWS!
by D.B. Reynolds
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First things first, you’ll notice Vampire Vignette #4 has disappeared. Will it appear ever again? Only the shadow knows . . . and me, of course. I know, too. In its place, I’ve posted a sc... 8/30/10
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Burn Zone
by Lex Valentine
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I spent the weekend writing my fingers to a nub. The next installment of the Tales of the Darkworld is due to my editor on the 31st. I’m hopeful I’ll make the deadline since I’m on ... 8/30/10
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911: Help My Story Needs the Real Police!
by Heather Long
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We all have specialties in life. And then there are specialties within the specialties. In police departments there are street cops, tactical officers, detectives, investigators, instructors, me... 8/30/10
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CONTEXT 2010
by Linda Robertson
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Context is one of my favorite conventions. It's full of writers and readers! I got to meet Linnea Sinclair who writes sci-fi romance. http://www.linneasinclair.com/ Here she is with the wonderfully t... 8/30/10
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On breathing...
by Carol Burnside
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I'm blogging at Petit Fours and Hot Tamales today and the Title of my post is "Just Breathe."... 8/30/10
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Review – 2010 DIK Reading Challenge – My Fair Captain
by KC Burn
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This month has been so busy, I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to do a review for the DIK 2010 Reading Challenge. Somehow, I managed to squeak it in! I’m reviewing J.L. Langley’s My Fair Captain.... 8/30/10
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One out of three ain’t bad . . .
by Alexis Morgan
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Chance to win a Kindle
by Laura Bickle
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Hi, folks! Join me over at Bitten by Books this week for a chance to win an Amazon Kindle. I'll be celebrating the release of SPARKS, the sequel to EMBERS. RSVP here: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=29574... 8/30/10
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Guest blogger: Linda Weaver Clarke
by Shauna Roberts
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Today, I'm happy to host Linda Weaver Clarke, who was interviewed here on my blog a year ago. Linda's guest post discusses her decision to change from writing romance novels to writing mysteries with ... 8/30/10
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Liquid Silver Holiday Weekend Blog Hop
by Maddy Barone
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As a new author with Liquid Silver Books I am thrilled to be part of the Labor Day weekend blog tour. This begins next Friday, Sept 3. At the end you can register for great prizes. I’ll be posti... 8/29/10
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Excerpt Mondays: Kitty Goes to War by Carrie Vaughn
by Lynda Hilburn
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The winner of Carrie's book is: Pat. Congratulations, Pat. Send me your contact information and I'll send the book to you. Thanks to everyone who participated.Excerpt: Kitty Goes to WarI sat at my des... 8/29/10
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Books I Love – Last Man on Earth by Michelle M. Pillow
by Ari Thatcher
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The changing faces of vampires
by Brenda Nelson-Davis
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I've been a fan of vampires for a long time, starting back with books by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, the queen of vampires. Her stories led me to Anne Rice, then Laurell K. Hamilton and continued through K... 8/29/10
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World Building (Part 5--Connections)
by Elijana Kindel
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Welcome back to world building with the muse! Today's world building discussion is about connections. The type of connections that I'm referring to could also be called trigger events. Defining what p... 8/29/10
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Just don't ask me to...
by Marley Delarose
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gearcave.com 10 amazing high crimesSorry except for blogging at BlameItOnTheMuse I haven't blogged in a couple weeks due to slow satellite which I've blogged about ad nauseam. Quick update: after nine... 8/29/10
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Writing characters out of my comfort zone
by Shona Husk
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I’ve learned a lot of wonderful things being with my crit group ‘wink’. One of my earliest lessons but perhaps one that hasn’t resonated with me until recently is to try and ‘walk in my characters’ sh... 8/29/10
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Excerpt Mondays: Kitty Goes to War by Carrie Vaughn
by Hera St. Aubyn
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The winner of Carrie's book is: Pat. Congratulations, Pat. Send me your contact information and I'll send the book to you. Thanks to everyone who participated.Excerpt: Kitty Goes to WarI sat at my des... 8/29/10
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New Ellora’s Cave Contract
by Marisa Chenery
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This morning, my Ellora’s Cave editor offered me a contract for the 4th Ra’s Chosen book, Embrace the Hunger. It was a great way to start off the day. I don’t have a blurb for it yet... 8/29/10
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Escapism
by Gabi Stevens
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I was reading an article on a current best selling novel. It features child rape and the aftermath of such rape. I had been considering reading said book because as an author I think it's important to... 8/29/10
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Beware: Warranty-Expiring Scam
by Rowena Beaumont Cherry
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Friends,I despise salespersons who use linguistic sophistry to frighten and trick people into buying something they do not need. Probably, if you hear from anyone with a vague name such as "Credit Car... 8/29/10
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Six Sentence Sunday – 8/29
by Sara Brookes
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Sunday, Bloody Sunday…well for my characters at least. Six sentences from my work in progress, the third book in the Rebirth series.
“You don’t have to do this.”
“Yes, I do. We both need it,” ... 8/29/10
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Day Four, Part Three
by Rebecca Finley
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Getting to my compartment on the Sliver Meteor was a comedy of errors. And one which begs me to ask, yet again, "Why must it always be the left knee?"As I've mentioned, one of the perks of being a pas... 8/28/10
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I'm in a group blog!
by Marie Andreas
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Just a quick note- I'm blogging today on the new group blog I joined, Castles & Guns. Since I have books that deal with both of those items- figured it was a good match ;).Today is my intro day- come... 8/28/10
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Lessons from Big Fat Liar
by Angelia Almos
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Sorry, the Lessons from series have been absent for a little while. I haven't watched anything that I felt I could apply to this. Was doing a lot of reading recently and with more obscure writers (at... 8/28/10
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Demonspotting: Samigina/Gamigyn
by Teresa Wilde
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Samigina/Gamigyn Another shady spirit, this time with a pair of names. He’s a fallen angel, and one of the 72 spirits that Solomon sealed away–perhaps in a bottle, like the djinn in the st... 8/28/10
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CHANCES ARE available in print!
by LaVerne Thompson
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Chances Are is now available in print from Amazon.... 8/27/10
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A Knight and a glass of Wine!
by Hildie McQueen
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Every August marks one of the most prestigious Wine Festivals I've ever been to. On Sunday, Mr. Bennett and I along with a group of fellow wine pilgrims travel to beautiful Chateau Elan in Braselton ... 8/27/10
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It’s almost here!!
by La-Tessa Montgomery
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Each passing day puts me one day closer to the release of Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows, part 1. So, to help me prepare for the momentous occasion (and because I’m a geek) I am stickin... 8/27/10
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Remembering Katrina ~ Part II
by Dawn Chartier
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So where was I? Let's see, oh yeah, I hadn't gone home yet, but the hubby had. Once he cleaned up a little around the house, scheduled his workers to come back, cleaned out the yucky refrigerators, t... 8/27/10
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My Bullie Makes Life Worth Living
by Constance Phillips
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Switching Gears
by Viansa Blake
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I’ve just finished a full read through of my paranormal romance WIP. I cut a bunch of stuff and realized just how much work it still needs. I need to add characters and figure out the ending. I know m... 8/27/10
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Happy Release Day, Edie Ramer!
by Marcia Colette
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A huge CONGRATS to my buddy, Edie Ramer. Her book, Cattitude, has been released on Smashwords, and I couldn’t be more proud of her. Not only has she helped me write the blurbs on the back of a... 8/27/10
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CHANCES ARE available in print!
by LaVerne Thompson
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Chances Are is now available in print from Amazon.... 8/27/10
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Red and Black...Vampire Colors...
by Terry Lee Wilde
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When I saw Dracula in NYC on Broadway one year, the settings were all in black and white with one red object in the scene...a red rose, a glass of red wine...can't remember what the other red object... 8/27/10
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Fired Up Chapter 8
by Leigh Erikson
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First, our winner is C_soper – so please email you your email and I will get your prize! Congrats. Of course we will be doing the same contest this week :-)Two more repeats – If you want email alerts ... 8/27/10
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Writing Inspiration Friday – Rachel Brimble
by Debora Dennis
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Welcome to Writing Inspiration Friday here at the Saucy Scribe Blog! Today I've got romance author Rachel Brimble in the house.
My Inspiration
‘Where do you get your ideas f... 8/27/10
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Kismet’s Kiss is now available!
by Cate Rowan
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It’s alive…it’s aliiiive! And beautiful, too, if I may say so myself. (g) The description isn’t up yet–it takes Amazon a few days, apparently, so I shall do my best to be... 8/27/10
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Friday Five Moving edition take 2
by Mechele Armstrong
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I'll be closing and moving today and all this weekend. Hopefully will all go well.1. Some humor: Murphy's Law of Moving1. No matter how many boxes you have, you will never have enough.2. The more your... 8/27/10
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Ugh...
by Sarah Mäkelä
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So I've been adding in edits from my critique partner to my urban fantasy manuscript before trying it out on the publishing world again. The only bad thing is that it's been bleeding words. That's gre... 8/26/10
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Research Happens
by Jana Oliver
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No matter what, just like death, taxes and manuscript revisions, research is inevitable. Especially when you're a writer. No matter how well you know a subject it's always best to check your sources. ... 8/26/10
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Where does the reading obsession begin?
by Lindsay Hautanen
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After a week of arguing with myself as to which project to work on, I’m happy to announce I’ve still made no decision. As far as I’m concerned all three require my full attention. ... 8/26/10
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Cook Naked: Fingerlings to Give Picnics a French Twist (via )
by Nara Malone
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I joined a group blog with some talented authors from Ellora’s Cave. I have the honor of writing the weekly Cook Naked column via the persona of Le Marquis de Bond, the sexy French Chef from the... 8/26/10
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#SYTYCW and Silver Bound
by Ella Drake
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I'm over at Bria Quinlan’s blog participating in So You Think You Can Write. I love the idea of this contest. So, if you have time and inclination, hop on over and vote on #21. This is the first line ... 8/25/10
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where I've been and what I've been up to
by Meghan Schuessler
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I'm still here, fellow bloggers. I haven't blogged because I haven't had much to say, and because I've been working on (aka thinking about) getting a personal website together. I bought th... 8/25/10
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My coverflat!!!
by Rebecca Zanetti
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Hi all! I never post two blogs in one day…but I finally managed to upload a copy of my coverflat to wordpress. My wonderful, terrific, amazing editor grabbed a couple of these to send to me... 8/25/10
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Baby Boomer Hotness: What it Takes to Rock an Old Girl's World:)
by Denny S. Bryce
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It's 'dream-man' Wednesday, and I'm going to throw some baby-boomer hotness at you. Also, I have updates and more insights on the tantalizing topics explored in my last two blog posts. But first, let'... 8/25/10
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Stranger in a Strange Land
by Sherry Peters
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... 8/25/10
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Backup Strategy
by Leslie Dow
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RIP, Grandmother Grace
by Dana Marie Bell
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Dusty's grandmother passed this weekend; hence my Twitter update that a bad day had gotten worse. We've been dealing with the arrangements to get him to Florida for the memorial service, which will be... 8/24/10
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Seeing My First Book In Print
by Stephanie Draven
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I thought I was prepared for it. After all, I’d had work published in magazines before. I’d had months to get familiar with my Harlequin book cover. Goodness, it’s been more than a y... 8/24/10
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RELEASE DATE!!
by Marilu Mann
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We have a release date for our next project! Needing Harte is a contemporary M/M BDSM story and is part of the multi-author1-800-DOM-help series.Though we don't have a cover to share here yet, the not... 8/24/10
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Voices voices everywhere
by Jenna Howard
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I've unintentionally taken August off of working and am writing. Juggling multiple WIP is exhausting.Right now I'm focusing on a paranormal.But I'm having other voices intrude on my mind. They're so d... 8/24/10
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Tarot Inspiration: The Lovers
by Marie-Claude Bourque
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I though I’d share with you the one Tarot deck I own and love. I am new to Tarot reading and picked this one “The Mystic Dreamer Tarot” just because I love the artwork. As I became ... 8/23/10
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FLAWED wins Lori Wilde Mentorship!
by Heather Howland
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I am thrilled to announce FLAWED, my dark contemporary YA, took first place in Savvy Authors’ Drive ‘Em Wilde Contest. SQUEEE! The grand prize is a scholarship for USA Today Bestseller Lor... 8/23/10
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It’s That Time Again — Online Courses for the Fall
by Robie Madison
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Fantasy Man Monday
by Eden Glenn
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I had a request to preview a Fantasy Man that has a more European flavor. The search was on. The first candidate was suggested by friend Beth. Goran Visnjic and let me tell you the camera loves this b... 8/23/10
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Disappearing Acts
by Shawn Dalton-Smith
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I pulled a disappering act last month. I try to blog at least once a month, but it just wasn't in me last month. I got so bogged down with edits on my mss, query letters, synopsis, and a d... 8/22/10
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Sunday Blues
by Lynn Crain
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My DH has been gone for a week and every time he leaves, life goes in the crapper. I don't have time to do my work and the rest of my family sucks the life out of me because they can't seem to do anyt... 8/22/10
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October in Paris
by Debra Maher
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This fall we’re going to Paris. He’s traveled there before. I haven’t. I almost went once, to join him for a side journey after an early spring business trip. Almost. Instead, I ... 8/21/10
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Just Do It
by Danne Cole
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Hopefully Nike won't sue me for using that title! :) lol! I set a goal for myself back in May and it was to get through my first draft by the end of September. I haven't been seriously working towards... 8/21/10
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Those Recurring Characters In A Series
by Renee Wildes
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So someone cornered me the other day w/a comment about how bringing old characters from previous books into a new story farther into the series timeline is “lazy writing.” It “takes ... 8/21/10
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Friday silly
by A. Whitney Austin
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From The Onion Gemini An error in last week’s horoscope has probably resulted in you having a chance midnight encounter with a tall dark strangler. The stars regret any inconvenience. Sagittariu... 8/20/10
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Have you ever pet a butterfly?
by M Flagg
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Someone said the butterfly was an angel. I tend to agree. And the feeling gave me such comfort, I won't even try to put it into words.My vacation is at an end. I don't fully know what awaits Monday mo... 8/20/10
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Absinthe revisited
by Tori Minard
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Well, folks, I gave absinthe another try. My sister was visiting me and we had a drink together. Now, my sister drinks a lot more hard liquor than I do. Not that she’s a lush or anything, but... 8/20/10
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Maggie & Put Your Heart in a Book finalist!
by Ciara Stewart
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I am happy to announce that Hearts of Darkness is a finalist in the Georgia RWA’s Maggie Contest and the New Jersey RWA’s Put Your Heart in a Book Contest. Both are pretty big chapter cont... 8/20/10
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DRAGONS OF SCOTLAND by Nancy Lee Badger
by Nancy Lee Badger
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Today I am talking about Dragons. These legendary creatures are typically pictured as having serpent-like or reptilian traits. Dragons are featured in the myths of cultures spanning the globe. Today,... 8/20/10
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Updates!
by Michelle Polaris
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Hey all, Two things today. First, I added the entirety of my free short story, Slave to the Circus, to my sidebar links. If you didn’t read it in installments on the Naughty Author Chicks, you ... 8/18/10
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I've been Poelled...
by Heather Snow
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****So, I haven’t posted in an age, but in my defense, life has been a whirlwind these past few weeks. So many things to share, but I’ll have to do it in spurts because I am very quickly making some ... 8/18/10
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Love Hurts...sometimes
by jj Keller
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Love Hurts$5.50 To Buy: http://www.lyricalpress.com/store/index.php?main_page=authors&authors_id=111&zenid=dk4jpqhij49plp18u0fg037dp6Genre: RomanceDigital ISBN: 978-1-61650-189-1Length: NovelDigital P... 8/18/10
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I Now Have an Agent!
by Sharon Hamilton
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This is such great news! I signed with Jill Marsal, with Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. I am so impressed with her, and know that I have found a wonderful home for my stories. Stay tuned for more news. ... 8/18/10
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Calling All Authors for a Good Cause
by Arianna Skye
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... 8/17/10
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Gunnar revealed
by Lisa Hendrix
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I give you Gunnar the Red… (click on the cover for larger, zoomable version) January 4, 2011 Preorder from Amazon, B&N.com, Borders, Chapters, or Books-a-Million _____ He faces a future of ... 8/17/10
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Calling All Authors for a Good Cause
by Sidney Ayers
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... 8/17/10
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Are we there yet?
by Elysabeth Williams
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YES. WE ARE! We're HERE!!Monday was outstanding. I got my first reviews for DEVIL IN A RED KILT and also word that it's now available for pre-order! :: happy dance :: I want to thank everybody fo... 8/17/10
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Facebook, Cell Phone, and MP3, Oh My
by Tammy Gallant
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I am a mom who is “plugged in” every waking hour. Facebook, Twitter, blogging, surfing, you get the idea. Being such a plugged in mom, it might surprise you that I have a son who is not. H... 8/16/10
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By: J.C. Hay -- Behind The Pallid Mask
by J.C. Hay
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[...] of the Out of this World blog tour, I am pleased to host a special guest today. Please swing by the blog to check out a great post from Pauline Baird Jones, author of Girl Gone [...]... 8/16/10
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Backward and Forward
by Sylvia Day
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For some reason, I swore this Monday was not *my* Monday here at MSW. I stopped by to read the day’s blog and saw there was none. Knowing Jen is always on the ball about posting, I realized my e... 8/16/10
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On Star-Crossed Romance - Guest Terry Spear
by Lynda K. Scott
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Good morning! Today's guest is Terry Spear who'll be discussing her werewolves and their society. You can read it here http://tinyurl.com/2crxl3p
Plus I have a review of her latest book, Seduced by t... 8/16/10
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Warehouse 13 and the Psychology of Artifacts
by Madeleine Drake
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When I first saw an ad for Warehouse 13, I thought, “SyFy made a show based on the last 30 seconds of Raiders of the Lost Ark?” It was the punchline of the whole movie: Indiana Jones goes... 8/16/10
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Never say Never!
by Anne Kane
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Well, I’ve had a couple of glasses of wine, and my thoughts are just a little bit soused. Is that possible? Maybe. Maybe not. I do know I tend to think just a little bit strange after a glass or two .... 8/14/10
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My word
by Linda Poitevin
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“What is your ‘word’?” A good friend posted this question on her Facebook page the other day, going on to add that in the new movie Eat-Pray-Love, the main character (played by Julia Roberts) has he... 8/14/10
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Road trips, books and stuff.
by Layna Pimentel
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Well it’s that time of year again, where another road trip to the Chapters Indigo store is soooo close. My love for books is near obsession. Just the mere fact I’ll be getting up at 5 and ... 8/14/10
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Drama and Trauma and Hail Mary passes...
by Keri Stevens
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Hi friends,I know I've been neglectful of this blog (which, considering STONE KISSED is being published on 12/27/10, is ridiculous on my part).For an idea of what I've been up to, however, visit Jeffe... 8/12/10
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The Monster MASH
by Angie Fox
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So I recently received the news every writer likes to hear – an offer for a new contract. Now this does not mean the end of the demon slayer series. I’m just looking at what I’d like... 8/11/10
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Nightmare on Breast Street (Mammogram Post 2 of 2)
by Kerri Nelson
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I promised to share my first mammogram experience with everyone. And although it went a lot differently that I ever could have imagined--I'm back to tell the tale. And this, my friends, is why you M... 8/11/10
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New Contract!!!
by Crystal-Rain Love
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I can't believe I didn't make the announcement yet. I've just been so busy, but... Second Chance Cowboy is a go! The Wild Rose Press offered me a contract for Cook County : Second Chance Cowboy, and ... 8/11/10
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My Day at Lollapalooza
by Pamala Knight
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There was no writing done last Friday because of a break so that I could attend Lollapalooza. Lollapalooza started out as a touring fest but is now only held in Chicago and features an awesome line... 8/10/10
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Brava Blogging
by Karen Kelley
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Hi Everyone!
A new blog from me will be uop at the Brava Blog today. It goes up at 6 this morning. Drop in and say hi!
Best,
Karen Kelley
http://www.authorkarenkelley.com/... 8/9/10
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Promo - Pharaoh
by Imari Jade
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PROMO By: Imari Jade | Other books by Imari Jade Categories: Erotic Romance, Historical, InterracialWord Count: 49,782Heat Level: SIZZLINGPublished By: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. PHARAOH[Siren Allure: Ero... 8/9/10
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Six Sentence Sunday – Chapter 5 – “A Deadly Whisper”
by Stacey Kennedy
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Six Sentences from chapter five of “A Deadly Whisper” – …a bit of the steamy stuff Knox ignored her attempt. He was only going to get the chance to do this with her once and he... 8/8/10
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Windows Writer Live
by Rosalie Lario
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I read on All Things Urban Fantasy that Windows Writer Live is a great blogging tool. I’d like to test that, so here we go.... 8/6/10
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RULING EDEN WINS 2ND PLACE IN THE PRISM
by Michelle Picard
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Ruling Eden, my 2009 release, took second place in the 2010 FF&P PRISM awards in their fantasy category. What’s not to love? This was the first book I ever wrote, so when it gets any aw... 8/6/10
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Quantum Entanglement sounds kinda sexy
by Bella Street
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But according to this article, it ain't so much. Well, fine. But a girl can dream, can't she?The article opens adding insult to injury: "Quantum entanglement" may sound like an awful sci-fi rom... 8/2/10
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GHOST PLANET
by Sharon Lynn Fisher
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By Sharon Lynn FisherRWA Golden Heart® Finalist 2009 & 2010Psychologist Elizabeth Cole is about to discover three facts that will change her forever: She died en route to her new job. She’s been ... 8/1/10
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2010 Nationals – Friday
by Knight Cassiel
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Skipped a day but will, when I get home, post what happened during the PRO Retreat. I have internet connection but it’s SLOOOWWWWW. Turns out this uber-expensive hotel forces me to pay $10.00 a day fo... 7/31/10
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Trailer for Haunted by Debra Glass - Coming April 2011
by Elissa Wilds
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Can a heart still love once it stops beating?
Wren Darby’s hopes of having a normal life died when she did. Especially since her near death experience has left her with a disfiguring scar and psych... 7/30/10
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Coming August 10, 2010 from Wild Child Publishing!
by Jennifer L. Hart
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Set in rural upstate New York along the Delaware River, the Wayward Son Diner is a pit stop for tourists and locals of Sullivan County. Waitress Alex Hanson has seen it all and has no interest in the... 7/27/10
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Fight to Remember
by Jessica Lee
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Fight to Remember - the last in my Trueblood vampire books - came out today with Loose-ID. Another fabulous cover from Croco designs - all five have been great!!!!!! You can find the book herehttp:... 7/27/10
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Rejection for Finding the Briar Rose
by Val Roberts
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Samhain finally rejected my futuristic take on Sleeping Beauty. I say finally, because I submitted it for the Hot Fairy Tales anthology at the end of January–and all of the stories for that were... 7/26/10
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RD’s Not Going to Conference Conference
by Devon Alexander
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Not forking out the dough for the RWA Conference this year, with evening wear, suits, high heels and whatever “business casual” means? Not to worry! Romance Divas is hosting the Not Going ... 7/26/10
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First writing credit as Daryn Cross
by Daryn Cross
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I sold my first piece a couple of days ago--a short story for an anthology through L&L Dreamspell, www.LLDreamspell.com. Surprisingly, it was for the "Demented Anthology"...... 7/26/10
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Bumper Stickers for Writers
by Alice Anderson
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I came across the post of 101 Bumper Stickers for Writers and thought I’d share. Several of them gave me a chuckle.
I really liked these:
I get paid to talk to the people in my head.
Easy readin... 7/24/10
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Back to my regularly scheduled novel
by Bobbye Terry
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Already in progress. Enjoy! Oh, and by the way, if an editor or agent happens along, I can be ready to publish it and the first book in the series ASAP. ;)... 7/23/10
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More questions from Stella's blog...
by Kate Douglas
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First of all, Stella, THANK YOU for your blog asking for questions. Tonight my brain is totally fried and I couldn't think of anything original at all...and then I remembered your post and the terrifi... 7/22/10
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Today's Blog Post
by Kat Cantrell
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Not forking out the dough for the RWA Conference this year, with evening wear, suits, high heels and whatever “business casual” means? Not to worry! Romance Divas is hosting the Not Going ... 7/22/10
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Man of the Week -- Daniel Craig
by C. L. Casey
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I thought it only appropriate to make Daniel Craig the Man of the Week this time considering last weeks post about James Bond.Enjoy!... 7/22/10
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Amy Spotted on the Burke-Gilman Trail
by Amy Rench
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Amy was spotted on the Burke-Gilman Trail. The BGT is a bike trail that runs from Seattle around Lake Washington into Redmond. On a gorgeous summer morning in the Pacific Northwest, there’s not ... 7/20/10
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Monday Madness
by Billi Jones-DiMatteo
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Okay, for something new, I thought it might be fun to ask for a little feedback on "Horrible Monday" stories. We all have bad days, but why do so many start on Monday? I think it's just so we either h... 7/19/10
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Today's Blog Post
by Sandy James
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Since I seem to be having a major problem with spam, I’m suspending my blog for a while. Please visit me on my Facebook Author’s Page or on Twitter!
... 7/19/10
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Show and Tell
by Shannon Donnelly
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This August, I'm doing the "Show and Tell: An Interactive Workshop" online for the FFnP Chapter of RWA, so it seemed time for blatant promotion and to post tips for this. ... 7/18/10
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Show and Tell
by Shannon Dee
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This August, I'm doing the "Show and Tell: An Interactive Workshop" online for the FFnP Chapter of RWA, so it seemed time for blatant promotion and to post tips for this. ... 7/18/10
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Getting Published, and Sending out Rejections of my Own
by Jennifer Cornforth
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Well first off, it’s official. The first two books of my Ocean Shifters series are getting published by Siren Publishing in e-book format for sure, and print-on-demand hopefully. Yay! By far t... 7/17/10
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Is He a Good Guy or Bad Guy? & Book Marks In!!!
by Ester Lopez
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To make well rounded characters, even bad guys should have some goodness, to make they real, don't you think? And if they're the good guys, they need flaws that make them real. Sooo, what do you think... 7/15/10
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If you crossed Mr Spock with my cat you'd get....................
by Sandra Allan
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Hell if I know. But the possibilities are there when you're developing new characters.Just think about it for a minute.What a bizarre mix! The logic and coldness of Spock mixed in with the ruthless, k... 7/13/10
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Bundled Services
by Brenda Williamson
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I received an offer in the mail today about bundling my phone, Internet, and TV package all together. I read the letter three times trying to figure out what the benefit would be to me. They clai... 7/10/10
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The All-Important Pitch
by Jean Ryan
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I'm taking a two-week pitching class with Bob Mayer. The sole objective is to come up with that one sentence pitch the fate of our careers depend on (cue scary music). I came up with it in three tries... 7/8/10
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Goodbye Hiatus...Hello Grindstone
by Jae Lynne Davies
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After a long hiatus, I'm thankful to say that I'm ready to emerge. It's been an emotional roller coaster on a personal level, losing family members to terminal illness. It seemed as though stress woul... 7/8/10
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Linda K. Sienkiewicz tells us all about SECURITY
by Alison McMahan
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Linda K. Sienkiewicz is a poet and novelist. She is represented by Chelsea Gilmore and Maria Carvainis of Maria Carvainis Agency, Inc. Linda lives north of Detroit, MI with her husband; they h... 7/7/10
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REVISION BEFORE THE ENDING???
by Elise Massad
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You know, I'm really kind of frustrated with the whole creative process today. I'm three quarters (or better) through my current project and I have some small seeds of doubt working their way into my ... 7/6/10
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A Nod To LVS Associates: Where Learning Is FUN!
by Sherri Godsey
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Even Dragons, old as we are, need to be educated in new things. We live so many years/eras/centuries, the brain becomes weighty. Heavy with wisdoms, burdened with experience. Our superior... 7/4/10
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Happy Interdependence Day! It's been 26 years
by Elizabeth Flynn
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For those of us in the US, today is Independence Day, celebrating the day we as a nation decided not to be ruled by another nation. In other parts of the world, though, it's just July 4. But wherever ... 7/4/10
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Happy Interdependence Day! It's been 26 years
by Eilis Flynn
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For those of us in the US, today is Independence Day, celebrating the day we as a nation decided not to be ruled by another nation. In other parts of the world, though, it's just July 4. But wherever ... 7/4/10
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Got zombies on the brain?
by a.c. Mason
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I do.
I’m finishing my current full length book SINS of the UNDEAD PATRIOT. Somehow writing this book feels like coming full circle from the younger me that was terrified of the mindless creatures. B... 7/2/10
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IT’S A WHOLE NEW BLOG!
by Nina Pierce
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... 6/30/10
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Today's Blog Post
by Brenda Thatcher Clark
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Brave Blue World
by Danielle Meitiv
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Today I take off for India to learn more about regional climate science and policy. I’ll blog as I go, keeping you posted on what I learn, and all the interesting researchers and advocates whom... 6/27/10
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Today's Blog Post
by Linda Nightingale
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Today's Blog Post
by Crista McHugh
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Taie You to Another World Contest Day #6: J.K. Beck
by Tracy Wolff
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So today, I'm introducing a brand new author to you, J.K. Beck, who is absolutely fabulous (and not so brand new-- it's the pen name for the amazing, bestselling novelist, Julie Kenner). Julie is a me... 6/26/10
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Taie You to Another World Contest Day #6: J.K. Beck
by Tessa Adams
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So today, I'm introducing a brand new author to you, J.K. Beck, who is absolutely fabulous (and not so brand new-- it's the pen name for the amazing, bestselling novelist, Julie Kenner). Julie is a me... 6/26/10
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First Review for REBEL
by Deborah Cooke
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Old Friends
by Vicky Burkholder
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I am in the process of moving and am working on packing my library. This is where an ebook reader would be so nice. But I do still love my books. :) Unfortunately, I have way too many. Though ... 6/25/10
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Thursday Thirteen – A Musical Mix 2
by Babette James
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I enjoyed putting together the little list of songs from my Clear As Day playlist so much, I had to do it again. So here are thirteen more songs for Kay and Nate:... 6/24/10
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Thirteen Flowers and Plants Growing Around My House
by Robin L. Rotham
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The house that we moved into, Mr. Robin's grandma's house, has a lot of problems and I can't wait until our new house is built so I can get the hell out of this one. But I have to admit, all the fun p... 6/23/10
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Sexy Sunday W/ Tigris Eden
by Tigris Eden
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Good Sunday to ya!I was gonna do a whole spiel on Fathers Day but eh, who wants that when I can talk about Legs! Yes Legs, I have always wanted to have these long beautiful up to there ^ legs. Did I e... 6/20/10
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The ties that bind
by Stefanie Worth
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I'm blogging over at Novel Spaces today about The Karate Kid and how common themes unite readers behind a story or viewers behind a movie. Do you believe appealing to the masses has merit? Let me know... 6/16/10
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Over at Running With Quills
by Yasmine Galenorn
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Blog and contest over at RUNNING WITH QUILLS. Contest open there till 8:00 AM June 15th, (NOT the 14th).DO NOT ENTER HERE OR VIA EMAIL--you will be DISQUALIFIED if you do. Follow instructions on the b... 6/14/10
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Review - Strange Neighbors
by Kathleen Scott
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Strange NeighborsAshlyn ChaseSourcebooksWhen Merry MacKenzie moves into the old brownstone apartment building, she’s looking for a little independence from an over protective father. But she discovers... 6/14/10
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Review - Strange Neighbors
by MK Mancos
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Strange NeighborsAshlyn ChaseSourcebooksWhen Merry MacKenzie moves into the old brownstone apartment building, she’s looking for a little independence from an over protective father. But she discovers... 6/14/10
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Updates...Not THAT exciting, but nonetheless I feel Awesome.
by Clarissa Yip
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Yup, it's June. Who would have thought the month would have passed by so fast and the month is over and what have I accomplished? ALOT.Come over here. Pat me on the back. Thanks. Through my travel... 6/13/10
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In Remembrance
by Isis Rushdan
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This is not the post I had planned. This is the type of post no one plans.Yesterday, my sister-aunt, Jannie Tucker-Williams, passed away. Although she was my aunt, I add sister to the title because we... 6/12/10
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Read this stuff. For serious, yo.
by Alison Diem
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Here’s a bunch of blog posts that you should check out. Some are writing related and some are just related to good writing. Not always the same thing. Anyway, check these out when you need ... 6/11/10
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Guest Blogger: Darlene C. Goodman
by Sarah Templeton
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Fellow Modern Myth Maker from the TriMu blog takes the floor with a very important question...leave your answers in the comments today!---When I was 10 or 11 years old, I gave myself ulcers. The docto... 6/10/10
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I'm about to get EXPOSED!
by Lanna Kaye
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In a good way, though.My good friend, Naima Simone, will be featuring me this coming Monday, June 7th on her blog as part of a new venture she's beginning. What's the venture, you might wonder?&... 6/4/10
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Plotting
by Hetal Patel
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Now, if any of you know me, you know I'm not so big on the plotting thing. I like the story to unfold organically and allow the characters lead me. I like to be in their head and let them do the talki... 5/29/10
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Story Fodder
by Bart Palamaro
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Everything is fodder for the writer's pen. I think these pictures should inspire someone here at FF&P. Maybe the 'gang' members are really shapeshifters? After all, why should mountain lions and w... 5/29/10
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Dancing with the Stars…
by Dawn McClure
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Most people who pick up pen and paper to write a romance are fans first. We begin as readers caught up suddenly by a genre that seems to speak to our heart and soul. I can remember when it happened ... 5/26/10
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A Song for Saturday
by Jus Accardo
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Sorry I’ve been slacking lately–no cookie for me! Here’s your Saturday song. Also check out The Care and Feeding of Writers on my blog over at Savvy Authors. This one’s from ... 5/22/10
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Henfest: Summer Fun!
by Cathy Clamp
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It's the middle of May, and my summer calendar is complete. It's a busy one, full of good times with great friends, which is why I'm pushing so hard to finish the first draft of the current WIP before... 5/17/10
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Visiting Dignitary/Brenda Novak!
by Cat Adams
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Hi Everyone -- Cie here. As our special guest today we have NYT Bestselling author Brenda Novak. Please give her a warm welcome!***************************I’m SO excited! My 6th Annual Online Auctio... 5/10/10
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RT10
by Rebecca York
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Columbus was a fabulous place for a conference. I wouldn't have believed it before I went, but I loved the city. The hotel and conference center were right next to the High Street area, a very lively ... 5/4/10
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Write Naked!
by Elisabeth Staab
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Argh.
by Nicole Hacker
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It should not be this hard to connect my blog to my Facebook. It was connected. It was working. Then it stopped. Stupid technology. I think I fixed it now, so please forg... 4/28/10
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RT Convention
by Alexis Fleming
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... 4/27/10
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Hello!
by Dawn Berkoski
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Thank you for popping by to see me! Unfortunately, I am too busy writing my latest romance novel to post anything right now. But you will find me floating around Blog-land, as I'm a member of some ama... 4/27/10
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Ten Romances with Fallen Angels
by Anne Marsh
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Are fallen angels the “new” vampire for romance novels? You decide! What’s sexier than a fallen angel who will stop at nothing to redeem his lost soul, to defend Heaven from Hell, or... 4/26/10
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Notch Up the Tension, Pick up the Pace – A Workshop with Colleen Thompson
by Janet Tait
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It wasn't the volcano that almost trapped me at the airport
by Keena Kincaid
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Musings from Florence: Part 4In praise of Mussolini, people always say, "he made the trains run on time." It always seemed an odd thing to praise a dictator for, but after a week in Italy, I can see h... 4/23/10
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Welcome!
by Zora Stout
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Zora Stout writes heartwarming contemporary stories of clever and spirited heroes and heroines who grasp true love in the midst of finding their true inner strength.
Though currently unpublished, Zor... 4/20/10
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Short Stories That Rock
by Cambria Dillon
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I have to admit I’m not a good short story writer. I think this is because I’m naturally long-winded. I mean, have you seen my previous posts? I’m not ashamed to admit I’m a ta... 4/15/10
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Fixing Dear Abby
by Debra Holland
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I often read the "Dear Abby" column in the Orange County Register. Most of the time, I'm fine with her answers. But other times, I want to fire off my "expert" opinion. :) I've tried a couple of times... 4/14/10
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Bake your own taco shells . . . or not.
by Kimberly Llewellyn
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We should strive to consume more whole grains in our diet, so I try to choose whole grain products over refined flour products.
Drape tortillas over the oven rack
I wanted to make tacos but with w... 4/13/10
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Animal Rescue
by Donna Grant
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I’ve always been an advocate for animals. I’ve never been able to turn away a stray. Fortunately, my darling hubby is also an animal person who doesn’t mind the menagerie of animal... 4/9/10
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A trip to the beach & a new release!
by Samantha Kane
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I went to Hilton Head on a work retreat last week. A gorgeous beachside community I'd never visited before. But don't ask me what I thought about HH because I didn't get to see very much. The gorgeous... 4/6/10
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A Great New Blog and a Tribute to Jane Orcutt
by Deborah Carr
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I found a wonderful blog today, through the White Rose Press (one of my favorites groups on Yahoo). Jenny (the owner), is a self-described "Aussie who loves Cricket and reading". She reviews... 4/5/10
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To critique or not to critique...that is the question
by Brenna Ash
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There are so many different opinions when it comes to critiquing. Should I have a critique partner? Should it be someone published? Should it be someone that I know? Someone that writes the same thing... 3/29/10
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INTERVIEW
by Darynda Jones
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Hi all, Keli Gwyn of Romance Writers on the Journey has graciously interviewed me for her popular blog about, well, romance writers on the journey. Stop by if you get a chance! ~D~ http://romancewrite... 3/15/10
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Winds of Change
by Elisabeth Naughton
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This is my last blog post here because....MY BEAUTIFUL NEW WEBSITE IS LIVE!!!!Check it out at www.elisabethnaughton.com. From now on I'll be blogging over there, so if you happen to have a link to thi... 3/15/10
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Firefae got a 4.75 star review!!!
by Deborah Panger
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Night Owl Romance Reviews gave Firefae 4.75 stars. Wooohooo! Doing the Happy Dance here!http://www.nightowlreviews.com/nightowlromance/reviews/Review.aspx?daoid=5849Take care,Deb... 3/12/10
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Firefae got a 4.75 star review!!!
by Deborah J Panger
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Night Owl Romance Reviews gave Firefae 4.75 stars. Wooohooo! Doing the Happy Dance here!http://www.nightowlreviews.com/nightowlromance/reviews/Review.aspx?daoid=5849Take care,Deb... 3/12/10
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Muse Time with Elijana
by Staci McGlothlin
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Welcome, everyone! Welcome to the site that a 2000 year old muse (that would be me) and her author (that would be the person who typed the posts) put together. As the week progresses, we will be upl... 3/8/10
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When the Kaiyaiing Beast Takes Over Your Writing
by K. A. Krantz
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Lately, I've been inundated with stories told in First Person, particularly in Urban Fantasy (UF) and Romance novels. When an author chooses that voice and that point of view (POV) to tell their tale,... 3/6/10
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Pinch me! I must be dreaming – of genies!
by Judi Fennell
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It’s official! The cover is here!
What’s funny is, the cover is done and I have yet to get edits from my editor. It’s always a nerve-wracking time between handing the story in and wa... 3/5/10
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The book, the reader and audio
by Lee Lopez
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There is so many ways to read a book, or listen to one. First and foremost I love to read books. I’m a addict. Okay there, I admitted it. I love to open up a new book and feel the paper and the... 3/4/10
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Flash Fiction Featured on WickedJungle.com
by DehMajisha Sigee
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I’m getting published!! Well not in the traditional sense but published just the same. I’m proud to announce that one of my flash fiction pieces, ”Kindred Chronicles: The Blood Proph... 2/28/10
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Deidre Guest Blogging with Author Leah Braemel!
by Deidre Knight
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Deidre Knight is blogging about her latest release, BUTTERFLY TATTOO, on Leah Braemel's blog today! She's talking about her dream movie cast for the book, taking surfing lessons as part of her researc... 2/24/10
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Conflicted
by S. J. Day
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I recently finished reading a romance that I enjoyed. The characters were likable, exercised common sense, and were respectful of each other all the way through. They were reunited lovers–one o... 2/22/10
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The Olympics – a gold medal performance
by Teresa D'Amario
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Anyone who has followed me on twitter knows that I'm a big time olympics fan. I love both the summer and winter olympics and have since I was about twelve years old. ... 2/21/10
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A BACKWARD LOOK AT “NO DECORUM”
by Mary Ann Webber
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This story began writing itself while I researched the Red River Campaign, an important part of the Civil War in the Trans-Mississippi. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever put on paper.
The heroine is a h... 1/30/10
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Rock Of Ages
by Alana Albertson
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So I finally made my long awaited trip to NYC to see my best friend on Broadway. Her show, Burn the Floor, closed and she was brilliant in it. We had a blast hanging out with her and the rest... 1/22/10
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What does it mean to be a bestseller?
by Callie James
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Totally spaced on my blog day (Monday) and forgot I had to get it done. I've had a lot going on lately, and my mind has definitely been elsewhere. But I did have good news last week that absolutely ... 1/14/10
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Accountability
by Gwynlyn MacKenzie
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Writing is often a lonely profession, and working at home has pitfalls by the dozen. The dustbunnies yodel from under the bed, daring you to ignore them, the family thinks you are available for whate... 1/10/10
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Hello
by Higley Browne
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The Muse's Musings is a blog for readers, writers, and daydreamers. Feel free to stop by any time. Comment, email a topic, and make sure--to follow the blog :)A little about me:I am a mother of four v... 12/20/09
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Today's Blog Post
by Rosalind M Green
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So I've gone back to revise the one book I've written all the way through so far. My critique group's cheering me on, and my imagination is flexing its underused muscles for sustained workouts. But I'... 12/9/09
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Review: Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson
by Fiona Darrow
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Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson
My rating: 4.75 of 5 stars
The more I read Brandon Sanderson, the more I like his work. He invents such interesting systems of magic and fantasy worlds! He writes wond... 12/7/09
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Yummy Holiday Treats & A Contest To Win A Free Book!
by Kimberly Ivey
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PSSST! Don't forget to comment on my blog at least once during the month of December to be automatically entered in my contest. You might win a free digital copy of either RIDE THE WILD WI... 12/7/09
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Harlequin Horizon: Pay-To-Play
by C.S. Chatterly
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Hi all,There's been some controversy about what happened this past week with Harlequin Enterprises, the biggest romance publisher in the world.For those of you who didn't hear, Harlequin's CEO decided... 11/24/09
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Harlequin Horizon: Pay-To-Play
by Candace Sams
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Hi all,There's been some controversy about what happened this past week with Harlequin Enterprises, the biggest romance publisher in the world.For those of you who didn't hear, Harlequin's CEO decided... 11/24/09
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NaNo Day 18, Characters Come and Characters Go
by Deborah Wright
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On NaNo Day 18 I said good-bye to two characters that I'd been clinging to through the changes I'd been making to the story. I realized that they were completely superfluous to the plot and would only... 11/19/09
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My book is going to PRINT!!
by Alicia Maddox
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I can't believe it happened - The Shape of Her Heart is in print!! So for now it's available on http://www.jasminejade.com/p-7873-shape-of-her-heart.aspx but they tell me in a week or two it will show... 11/18/09
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Published under pen name
by Lori Philbin
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I'm excited to say that I am now a published author under a pen name in the paranormal romance and science fiction romance genres. I will still be pursuing publication of Science Fiction/Fantasy nove... 11/16/09
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Another Year Older, Another Year Wiser?
by Rosalind Stone
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… I certainly hope so!
I’m not going to lie – I spent the last few days moping as I’ve done the last few years (as one college friend put it, birthdays tend to go downhill once after your 21st) ... 11/16/09
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If I just lay here…
by Katie Ellyson
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There are writers out there who need complete silence in order to put words on the page. Others need an iPod plugged into their heads to block out the real world and immerse themselves in the one they... 11/9/09
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Possession Prize Pack winners!
by Jessa Slade
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Thanks to everyone everyone who has been helping spread the word about SEDUCED BY SHADOWS. This ends the first month of the book’s life and it has been a whirlwind.
Next month… new prizes... 11/2/09
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Catching up and getting back to Normal
by C.J. Ellisson
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I haven't written in a while. I feel like so much has happened that I'm not quite sure where to start. Obviously I survived my Week of Hell being laid up with a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) leak - o... 10/20/09
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Lance Lodestar and the Bikini Babes of Galaxy 7
by Daria Drake
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One of my writing buddies, Gavin Atlas, challenged me to write a funny review for a fake book. We decided that each of us would come up with some silly book titles for the other one to choose from, a... 10/19/09
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Hello world-A character portrait
by Jolie Pethtel
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If a character can leap off the page, why not into a blog? Sometimes characters have more to say than the writer is allowed to tell in our stories. So rather than twiddle my thumbs, while I wait for o... 10/19/09
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Future Musings Hiatus
by PJ von Detweiler
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Life demands choices. Mine is no different. Choices are not always easily made, and the decision to put my personal blogs on hiatus came hard. The fact I belong to two group blogs, Nobody Writes It... 9/24/09
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Welcome one and all!
by Aubrey Adler
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Hi everyone, My name is Aubrey Adler and I’m a newcomer to the world of young adult fiction. Most of my writing has traditionally been focused on writing romance or fiction for adults. However... 9/6/09
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WOW
by Nicole Reising
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And just like that, its all fresh and brand new.
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There are still a few bugs to be worked out–ie. the right hand column–but for the most part the transition to the new site is all done.... 9/4/09
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US Military Wives Semi-Finalist Week #12
by Sara Taney Humphreys
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My husband is a United States Marine. The Marine Corps is all about Pride and Tradition. My husband had to deploy to Iraq three weeks before I gave birth to our son Logan. A week after I had Logan I h... 8/23/09
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Hero’s Calling – Chapter Thirty-Two
by Melanie Card
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Talar stumbled out of the kitchen into the bailey. A blast of cold wind hit him in the face, taking his breath away. Goddess, what had Kaelyn done? Demanding a trial by combat was ridiculous. Sure... 8/17/09
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Harry Potter & the Half Blood Prince Trailer
by Parker Monroe
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I CANNOT wait for July 15th!! This is looks like it just may be the best of them all.
Young Voldy is spot on, he really delivers in this clip.
... 6/7/09
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Vampyres
by P.I. Barrington
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Happy Halloweenies invisible readers! Today, I thought I'd discuss the appropriate subject of Vampyres and Vampyria--and no I'm not talking about the politicians.No, I'm talking about the real bloodsu... 10/27/08
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Book Reviews
by LeBaron Cecilia
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Here is what Linda F. said about To Bite or Not to Bite: "The pacing was good, and I stayed up late to finish the book (a good sign for me). Awesome book. I can’t wait to read the prequel and the sequ... 8/19/08
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Wedding update
by Skye Forbes
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I know I've been total crap about posting but adding wedding planning to my already busy lifestyle means that i have no free time. None. Ever. But here's an update on the wedding front. We've pick... 3/15/08
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