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You are what you write... Hmmm!
by Lisa Kessler
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Hi Everyone - I got back from Minneapolis today!!! Panda skated great and enjoyed herself at Nationals... Her team struggled in the long program, but in spite of some girls falling, Panda was a rock... 3/12/10
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Learning My Lessons
by Nina Borromeo
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So, I'm not complaining at all, but I'm in the midst of my first set of full edits from a professional editor, and I've realized that this is not a business for the faint of heart or those with egos e... 3/9/10
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Zombies with a twist.
by a.c. Mason
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Judy Gilbert's Contest & Legend of the White Wolf Top Pick!
by Terry Spear
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My good friend Judy is giving another copy of my book to a contest winner. Just sign up for her for her newsletter for even more prizes.But here is the one she's doing for me this month.Prizes: Same o... 3/9/10
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Catch Me at EPICCon-Paranormal Conference in Virginia Beach March 12-14th
by Pamela K. Kinney
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I'll be one of the speakers, plus selling and signing my books at my table, this upcoming weekend at Eastern Paranormal Investigators Co-Op paranormal conference at th... 3/9/10
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Really Quick
by Michelle Miles
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I think I sat at my desk all of 15 minutes yesterday which meant I didn’t get anything done which also meant I didn’t get a lunch which ALSO meant I didn’t get to write. By the time ... 3/9/10
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Stay Tuned: Your Normal Programming Will Return Shortly…
by Maureen O. Betita
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See? I'm Smiling!
by Jeffe Kennedy
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I had this teacher in high school who had a mean temper. He taught math and the newly introduced computer science. We learned DOS programming and how to create graphics by designating pixel ranges on ... 3/9/10
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Learning My Lessons
by Penny Watson
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So, I'm not complaining at all, but I'm in the midst of my first set of full edits from a professional editor, and I've realized that this is not a business for the faint of heart or those with egos e... 3/9/10
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Bringing myself back to center
by Cathy Clamp
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Living mindfully means to be completely in touch and aware of the present moment and what you're doing in it. It's awareness without judgment, accepting your current moment for exactly what it is. It ... 3/9/10
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Author Copies
by Michele Hauf
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So, I've almost given away an entire case of HER VAMPIRE HUSBAND. There are 48 books in one case. That's a lot of books! And I'm having fun doing it. I get three cases of each ... 3/9/10
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TAKE STOCK
by Kimberly Llewellyn
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Random Ramblings About Agents, Editors and Money...
by Allison Pang
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First - a nice shout out back to Simon Larter and Donna Hole for the link-backs. I had no idea I was so fascinating. ;-)I actually helped Simon out with a little research the other day. And I'm not su... 3/9/10
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Giveaway for Read an eBook Week
by Sapphire Phelan
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Since this is Read an eBook Week, I am giving away a download of To Save the Day, my sweet super hero romance short that is an Amazon Short. You must leave a comment to this post, answe... 3/9/10
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Bringing myself back to center
by Terese Ramin
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Living mindfully means to be completely in touch and aware of the present moment and what you're doing in it. It's awareness without judgment, accepting your current moment for exactly what it is. It ... 3/9/10
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Joanne--Deal of the Day
by Linda Nightingale
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Quick Hello
by Samantha Kane
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Worldbuilding From "Reality:"
by Rowena Cherry
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On twitter on #scifi chat on Friday Feb 26th, the discussion centered on Urban Fantasy. That was the day after I saw the Healthcare Summit on live feed. Talk about a reality check! "Reality" of cou... 3/9/10
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COMFORT BOOKS
by D.B. Reynolds
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Cover Art
by Shona Husk
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This is my first ever piece of cover art. Yep, you only ever get this moment once, that moment when you first see your name on the cover of a book. Cool or what?I have no release date yet, but you can... 3/9/10
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Morgan Chronicles
by Raven Corinn Carluk
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It was comfortable to be in his arms. Even if I weren't drained and soul weary, I would be happy to stay here. Bleeding and worn out wasn't the best way to be held by him, but it was a sta... 3/9/10
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Winner Day #23
by Tessa Adams
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Bridget is the winner for the Eden Bradley contest. Drop me an e-mail at tracy@tracywolff.com with your snail mail and I'll pass it on to Eden. Congratulations!!!!!... 3/9/10
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Coming Soon
by Lynn Rush
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Countdown to the Conference Interview Five
by Sayde Grace
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Winner Day #23
by Tracy Wolff
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Bridget is the winner for the Eden Bradley contest. Drop me an e-mail at tracy@tracywolff.com with your snail mail and I'll pass it on to Eden. Congratulations!!!!!... 3/9/10
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The Last Supper – Battlestar Galatica Style
by Zora Stout
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Worldbuilding From "Reality:"
by Linnea Sinclair
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On twitter on #scifi chat on Friday Feb 26th, the discussion centered on Urban Fantasy. That was the day after I saw the Healthcare Summit on live feed. Talk about a reality check! "Reality" of cou... 3/9/10
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Crossing Over
by Crista McHugh
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Movie Quotes Quiz
by Danica Avet
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Where do you… Part Two
by Susan Hanniford Crowley
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Worldbuilding From "Reality:"
by Margaret Carter
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On twitter on #scifi chat on Friday Feb 26th, the discussion centered on Urban Fantasy. That was the day after I saw the Healthcare Summit on live feed. Talk about a reality check! "Reality" of cou... 3/9/10
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TV Review: Undercover Boss
by Zenobia Renquist
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Undercover BossPremise:Corporate meet peons. The owners of some of America's most visible and largest corporations are trading in suits for the standard uniform of their company at an entry level posi... 3/8/10
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TAW #6 Weekly Check-In
by Claire Delacroix
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Last week was the chapter on money for me in TAW, and I have to admit that JC loses her grip on me a little bit with this chapter. I do believe that one should follow one’s bliss, and I do belie... 3/8/10
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The name is Danby. Greyhill Danby
by Alexis Morgan
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In Alexis Morgan’s electrifying new Talion adventure, a sexy warrior fights to save his headstrong lover from the crossfire of an evil plot to overthrow the Kyth’s leader.
He questions everything.
... 3/8/10
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The Black Wolf at ShapeShifter Seductions
by Savanna Kougar
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Evening purrs, my seductive and night-shimmering KitKats... yes, the Kougar is talking about the progress she’s made at SHAPESHIFTER SEDUCTIONS on her black wolf’s story... complete with a snippet, j... 3/8/10
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Writing and Publishing Before the Book Deal
by Kelsey Browning
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K.I.S.S.
by Kerri-Leigh Grady
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Isn’t it funny how the oddest memories stick in your mind?When I think about books and writing, my sixth grade teacher, Mrs. Cessna will always take center stage. Back in the olden days when I was in... 3/8/10
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Copyright Infringement
by Casey Sheridan
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I have just discovered that one of my short stories was submitted to a website by someone else, someone without the right to do so. That someone pretended to be me. It was a story I wrote ... 3/8/10
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It’s the Insanity That Makes Me Crazy Just Sayin’.
by Jennifer Leeland
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Clash of the Covers 3.8.10
by Barbara J. Hancock
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The Cover of Harvest Hunting
by Yasmine Galenorn
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And here I present, the cover of Harvest Hunting! (And yes, it is a Tony Mauro cover, it is the same model and it fits the changes Delilah goes through in the book perfectly! I LOVE it--it's perfect f... 3/8/10
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Interview with Dweezil
by Kathleen Scott
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Our regularly scheduled guest was unavailable so I asked my pal, Linda Wisdom, if she had anything our readers might enjoy. She offered this interview with Dweezil, Jazz Tremaine's uncouth and ungentl... 3/8/10
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TV Review: Undercover Boss
by D. Renee Bagby
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Undercover BossPremise:Corporate meet peons. The owners of some of America's most visible and largest corporations are trading in suits for the standard uniform of their company at an entry level posi... 3/8/10
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The Jaguar Prince
by Karen Kelley
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I'm counting down the day until The Jaguar Prince comes out. Ack, the nerves. I'm blogging over at the Brava authoirs blog today. Stop by and say hi :) Brava Karen... 3/8/10
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Muse Time with Elijana
by Elijana Kindel
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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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Upcoming Event - David Niall Wilson - Interview and Contest
by Patricia Altner
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On Wednesday March 10 PVN in honored to welcome veteran horror writer David Niall Wilson who has recently published the urban fantasy Vintage Soul David will be here to answer my questions and ... 3/8/10
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Monday Musings: A Creative Blog Award
by Constance Phillips
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My dear friend, MVRWA chapter mate, and critique partner Tracy Madison has nominated this little blog for two awards in the last week. This, the second one, requires me to participate and pass it on t... 3/8/10
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A Little Cam Part 4
by Patti O'Shea
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I added another page to the Cam and Damon scene I posted last week. I’ve included the original pages so that if you didn’t read it, there’s no need to search backward. Also, so tha... 3/8/10
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Fantasy Man Monday
by Eden Glenn
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My FB friend Danica Avet has gotten me hooked on her Fantasy Man Friday’s. www.danicaavet.wordpress.com
I need uplifting on Mondays in order to count down to Friday.
So, here’s my take for... 3/8/10
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Up, down, turn around... Please don't let me hit the ground...
by Elysabeth Williams
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Tonight I think I'll walk alone; I'll find my soul as I go home...It's finally 70 degrees down here in the south and I feel like I'm going to explode.I've been lounging around outside, grinning ... 3/8/10
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Interview with Dweezil
by MK Mancos
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Our regularly scheduled guest was unavailable so I asked my pal, Linda Wisdom, if she had anything our readers might enjoy. She offered this interview with Dweezil, Jazz Tremaine's uncouth and ungentl... 3/8/10
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A glimpse into the writing life…
by Donna Grant
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If you ask any author, they will tell you that some books are easier to write than others. Then there are some that I can only equate as giving birth. Its a slow, painful process.
That’s how w... 3/8/10
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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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All quiet . . .
by Kelly Gay
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. . . here at the blog recently. Sorry for the silence. My mom came down to visit, which is always a great, great time. We shopped, went antiquing, spent time outside with the kids, and ate a lot of f... 3/8/10
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Movie Review–Alice in Wonderland
by Suzanne Lazear
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National Nutrition Month
by Debora Dennis
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This One Goes to 11: Queries are Hard
by Robyn Bachar
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As we learned earlier, authors are scared of writing synopses. They're even more frightened of writing query letters, for many of the same reasons. In the synopsis you're trying to boil your novel dow... 3/8/10
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TAW #6 Weekly Check-In
by Deborah Cooke
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Last week was the chapter on money for me in TAW, and I have to admit that JC loses her grip on me a little bit with this chapter. I do believe that one should follow one’s bliss, and I do belie... 3/8/10
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Copyright Infringement
by C. L. Casey
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I have just discovered that one of my short stories was submitted to a website by someone else, someone without the right to do so. That someone pretended to be me. It was a story I wrote ... 3/8/10
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Clash of the Covers 3.8.10
by Dawn McClure
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Spring Contest 2010
by Stephanie Draven
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Guest Blogger: Lee Barwood
by Hera St. Aubyn
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Supernatural OzarksLynda’s guest blogger Tracey Morris gave you a brief intro into some of the supernatural happenings in the Ozarks when she talked about the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. Been th... 3/7/10
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Ebook week
by Mechele Armstrong
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Guest Blogger: Lee Barwood
by Lynda Hilburn
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Supernatural OzarksLynda’s guest blogger Tracey Morris gave you a brief intro into some of the supernatural happenings in the Ozarks when she talked about the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. Been th... 3/7/10
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Read an Ebook Week
by Ella Drake
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It's read an ebook week!To celebrate, I'll be giving away one copy each of my ebooks this week.Leave a comment here or send a comment to me privately through my website contact page (use the send Ella... 3/7/10
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Yo Ho A Pirate’s Life For Me: Excerpt from Sea Hawk’s Mistress
by Kathy Kulig
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I had a ball writing this pirate adventure. I would listen to the soundtracks to all the Pirates of the Caribbean movies as I imagined Captain Jason Flint strutting the deck of his pirate vessel, The ... 3/7/10
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Blowing away the deadline
by Jus Accardo
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Friend of ePublishing Award
by Rowena Beaumont Cherry
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Thank You, EPIC. Thank you Brenna Lyons for the nomination, and for your eloquent reading of this speech, thank you to all the EPIC authors who have phoned in in the past and will phone in in the futu... 3/7/10
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Two (technically three) chances to win!
by Arianna Skye
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Buy a copy of Wings of Desire from March 5 – April 5th to be eligible for a drawing for a $25.00 Barnes and Noble gift card. Email proof of purchase to arianna (at) ariannaskye (dot) com.
If you... 3/7/10
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Today's Blog Post
by Sandy James
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Free Book Alert
by Crystal-Rain Love
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Passing this on for a friend and fellow SBP author:
Once a month, on a randomly chosen date, all email subscribers to this myblog at http://www.LisaPietsch.com will be entered in a drawing to win af... 3/7/10
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The Muse Is Back With A Vengeance
by Jae Lynne Davies
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While my day job has been too demanding and I've fallen victim to a strain of the flu--sleeping 20 hours since Friday night, a familiar voice decided to make an untimely appearance.She's...back. Yes, ... 3/7/10
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My Picks for Best and Worst
by Elle J Rossi
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Sadly, I don't get to the movies often. Out of all that were up for best picture at the Oscars this year, I've only seen Avatar and Up. But this doesn't stop me from being a red carpet junkie. I love ... 3/7/10
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The time is now…
by Marie-Claude Bourque
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Inspiration – San Francisco 1906
by Babette James
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"In For A Penny," by Rose Lerner
by Elizabeth Vail
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The Chick: Penelope Brown. When a handsome aristocrat, with whom she'd only flirted with before, asks for her hand in marriage, no one is more surprised than she when she says yes.The Rub: Despite her... 3/7/10
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After the War Movie
by Angelia Almos
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Don't know how I've missed it for the last seven months, because I have looked. ARGH. But here is a proud mama moment of my little girl in her first short film.
You Tube After the War
She's the litt... 3/7/10
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Free Workshop for Writers: Before Copy Editing
by Laura Bickle
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Savvy Authors is presenting a free workshop for writers, Before Copy Editing. More details here: http://www.savvyauthors.com/event.cfm?EventID=104Presented by Claudia Suzanne. Misplacing a comma or da... 3/6/10
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Elemental Earth: Gnomes
by Teresa Wilde
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Writing, Writing, Writing.....
by Sandra Allan
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Yep - I've been a bit slack blogging.The upside is that I've been very productive with my writing. I've finally finished my submission and it is now in the hands of my trusty critters. Notice the wo... 3/6/10
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and the winner is...
by Erica Hayes
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Okay, it's time for the winner of all those awesome downunder books. Thanks to everyone for coming along and joining in. You are all awesome.I have to admit, you guys crack me up. How am I supposed to... 3/6/10
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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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So far in March...
by Sarah Mäkelä
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...I've been circulating my urban fantasy with my top list of agents, which has netted two requests (one partial and one full, YAY!) I've also finished outlining urban fantasy novel #2 and begun worki... 3/6/10
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My #ebookweek Promo made the news in London
by Nara Malone
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Rita T. sent me this from The Independent:
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/apps-childrenrsquos-book-publishers-offer-read-an-ebook-week-specials-1916119.html
If you look ... 3/6/10
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I’m Not Hunting Wabbits
by Marcia Colette
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10,000 hours and counting
by Alice Anderson
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Spam It!
by Anne Kane
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Today's Blog Post
by Elisabeth Naughton
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I'm back with Saturday snippets and today's topic is lost loves, which fits in perfectly with my August release, ENTWINED. So this is a piece from that.Enjoy!***Excerpted from: ENTWINEDEternal Guardia... 3/5/10
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And The Winner Is…
by Annette McCleave
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…Mariska H. Congratulations, Mariska! Please email me with your address and I’ll send the ARC and cover off to you.
For those of you who wonder about such things, I used Random.org to sele... 3/5/10
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Return to high school
by Shauna Roberts
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Later this month, I'll be going home to Beavercreek, Ohio, for the first time as a published novelist. All my family still lives there, so I'll be taking part in the usual family events—pizza for 20 a... 3/5/10
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Back to Work
by Michelle Polaris
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Flora Quest
by Sarah Templeton
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Don't forget: There's still time to terraform with your giant critters!Before we move past terraforming into populating your worlds with trees, vines, gardens, farms, and weeds, we're going to start ... 3/5/10
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SO YOU WANT TO WRITE:Chap.3
by Nancy Lee Badger
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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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Super Sneaky Virus
by Marley Delarose
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These guys might look cute but after you've dealt with a computer virus you're more likely to think of them in terms of the bad monster Liam Neeson calls up in Clash of the Titans with the gazillion t... 3/5/10
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What Are You Reading?
by Beth Caudill
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I don't have much to talk about right now. Concerns for my kids school currently take up a lot of my time and thoughts. I'm having a hard time getting into some new authors while I wait for my favori... 3/4/10
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The Story Within Guidebook: a review
by Susan Dennard
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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5
This book, by Alicia Rasley, is one of my favorites for the planning stage. She makes you think to get your characters, conflicts, and plot in gear. This is definitely my ... 3/4/10
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September 2010 releases now on Dorchester’s site!
by Anne Marsh
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My Knight's Baby
by Hildie McQueen
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I'm stuck in the current book I'm writing. No it's not writer's block, it's a situation. I am trying to decide if the Heroine Elle should get pregnant or not. I mean I'm sure since the Hero "Cynden" i... 3/4/10
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Thursday Thirteen!
by Paige Tyler
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Thirteen Reasons to Buy MR. RIGHT-NOW, My Hot New Erotic Romance from Ellora's Cave!1. It has a sinfully sexy cover! 2. It has a hot, hunky hero you'll fall in love with...again and again and again an... 3/4/10
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Starting over!
by Alexis Fleming
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Many of you might know that hubby and I have been running a motel for the past 6 years. Now we’ve sold the motel and my dream has finally been achieved. I can go back to being a full time writer... 3/4/10
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How to Write a Romance Novel--Dialog
by Gabi Stevens
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Dialog is a crucial element in romance novels. At least I think it is. I love writing and reading dialog. It moves the story forward (plot), lets us get to know the characters without telling (charact... 3/4/10
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Slow and Steady Wins the Race
by Hetal Patel
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So says the tortoise, but I was really hoping to write more like the hare.
Every weeknight, after Monkey's down for the night, I am dedicating at least an hour to my writing. Now, so far, I've been p... 3/4/10
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In Space (and weddings?) no one can hear you scream
by Lany of Melany Logen
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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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Excerpt from A Taste of Honey
by P G Forte
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Okay, pardon the lame title. One of my heroines, Lucy Greco Cavanaugh, is being interviewed over at the Nine Naughty Novelists today and I got to thinking it would be fun to post an excerpt here. So h... 3/3/10
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2010 Marlene Award Finalist!!!
by Ciara Stewart
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AND THE WINNER IS….(VALENTINE’S DAY PROMO)
by Renee Wildes
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SARA J!
Everyone had such great answers, but Sara really went above and beyond to have her voice heard! So I’ve decided that Sara’s my latest winner and gets her choice of my Guardians of ... 3/3/10
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Babylon!
by Chudney DeFreitas-Thomas
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Here's Wikipedia's definition of Babylon I most frequently heard the police being referred to as Babylon growing up by the Rastafarian's. But that's not what I'm referring to right now. I'm referring ... 3/3/10
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Visiting Dignitary AND NEWS!
by Cat Adams
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Okay guys! IT'S HERE!!!! "Serpent Moon" hits the shelves today! This book is the culmination of the Sazi series. It has a cast of thousands (LOL). SERIOUSLY, we're very proud of this book, and hop... 3/2/10
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Amy Spotted at Bon Jovi
by Amy Rench
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Off to the first conference of the year
by J L Wilson
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I'm heading out tomorrow for the first conference of the year -- going to New Orleans. So no time to blog (right now). I'll try to blog from the hotel if I can. If not -- have a great week!... 3/2/10
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HABITS OF THE PRODUCTIVE WRITER
by Rebecca York
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Recently I was asked to be guest author for a book-in-a-week challenge group. Of course, that got me thinking about my own writing method. I write two to four books a year, which means I have to kee... 3/2/10
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Sola Writers - March Presentation by Mary Lou Widmer "Researching The Historical Romance"
by Dawn Chartier
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Speaker for Sola-Writers March 20th meeting is Mary Lou Widmer..... Mary Lou Widmer is a native of New Orleans, a former teacher, historian, and twelve-times published author. She taught in the high... 3/2/10
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Contemporary YA Romance is…
by Heather Howland
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... 3/1/10
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I Must Be Growing Up
by Kelly McCrady
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"I can't write a detailed love scene. I picture Aunt Connie staring over my shoulder! Ugh, what would she say?"Aunt Connie is my father's elder sister, a nice Christian lady with strong family values,... 3/1/10
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Confederate Rose is a finalist in the Reader's Choice Bean Pot Contest!!
by Susan Macatee
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Here's the full list.2010 New England Reader’s Choice Bean Pot AwardAnnouncing FinalistsFinalists are listed in alphabetical order.***NEC MemberShort Contemporary FinalistsColorado Christmas – CC Cobu... 3/1/10
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Olympic Lessons in Life
by Robie Madison
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Don’t know about you, but for the past couple of weeks I’ve been watching the Olympics.
And as I listened to the athletes who’ve won a medal talk to the press, I’ve been struck by a commonality in... 3/1/10
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Newest Release: "Anything You Can Do"
by April Ash
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Before I begin to tell you about my book, here's some information about TWO BIG CONTESTS I'm running to celebrate the release of "Anything You Can Do". Two lucky winners will receive lots of prizes...... 3/1/10
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Newest Release: "Anything You Can Do"
by Marianne Stephens
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Before I begin to tell you about my book, here's some information about TWO BIG CONTESTS I'm running to celebrate the release of "Anything You Can Do". Two lucky winners will receive lots of prizes...... 3/1/10
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Hero’s Calling – Chapter Sixty
by Kelsey Card
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... 3/1/10
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Flash Fiction Featured on WickedJungle.com
by DehMajisha Sigee
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... 2/28/10
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Head Spinning Yet?
by Amanda Berry
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All right, I completed my judging obligations right on time. I went through a round of revisions on Casanova Exposed with my agent. She pointed out some really great things, well not so great things, ... 2/28/10
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A great review!
by Deborah Blake
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There is very little that can make an author happier than receiving a great review for one of her books. In the newest edition of WITCHES & PAGANS Magazine (used to be newWitch and Pangaia), there was... 2/28/10
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What I've Been Watching Lately
by Linda Wisdom
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I’ve always been a self-proclaimed movie and TV slut. I need sound and sights when I write, so the TV is there to give me that needed stimulation.Thanks to Netflix I can catch up on vintage TV shows a... 2/28/10
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March(ing) right along
by M Flagg
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I haven't blogged much lately, but I've sure seen a heck of a lot of snow. It's not that I don't have something to say. I'm pretty talkative most of the time. Perhaps my muse has taken a vacation to w... 2/28/10
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Another Liquid Silver Book’s Contract
by Marisa Chenery
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... 2/28/10
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Two Highly Recommended Books
by Brenda Thatcher Clark
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... 2/27/10
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Veridian Digital Library….
by Leslie Dow
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Have you heard of the Veridian Digital Library? No? Well, then sit next to me, my pretty. Well I guess it it actually the California Digital Newspaper Collection powered by the Veridian Digital Librar... 2/27/10
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Once again, with feeling.
by Nicole Hacker
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I have good news and great news. The good news is that I finished my paranormal submission for the Fab 5 Contest. I'm very pleased with it, and it's now in the hands of the judges. T... 2/27/10
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Mark Your Calendars!
by Marilu Mann
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Romantic Times BookLovers Convention is coming up in April and Marilu Mann will be there! Come meet your favorite authors, some really hot cover models from Ellora's Cave and the Mr. Romance 2010 Com... 2/26/10
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Hello March! And Tim Gunn wins best human being award.
by Leanna Renee Hieber
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Wow! February was a bit of a whirlwind, a lovely Valentine's day with my sweetheart as usual, a lot of hard work and new projects on hand, keeping busy and trying to keep many balls in the air as I ju... 2/25/10
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Arthritis Day
by Dana Marie Bell
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For some reason (snow) my hand has decided (I HATE snow) to act up the past few days. (Have I mentioned I HATE snow?) I can barely type. In fact, I'm going to stop now. But if you've been trying to ge... 2/25/10
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2009 Paranormal Excellence Awards for Romantic Literature (PEARL)
by Ester Lopez
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Here they are at long last, the finalists for 2009 Paranormal Excellence Awards for Romantic Literature (PEARL). Congratulations to all the writers who were nominated and those who made the roster of ... 2/25/10
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Write On! Wednesday: Megan Hart on Writing
by Cynthia Eden
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Today’s guest (for my very first installment of WRITE ON! WEDNESDAY) is the uber talented Megan Hart. Megan, thanks for answering my writing questions!
And, by the way, if you haven’t rea... 2/24/10
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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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Are you a lousy boss?
by Mary O’Gara
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Would you change jobs if you had a boss like you?
Are you a slave driver to your creative muse?
Yes, writing’s a business. If you want to write full-time and haven’t won a lottery recentl... 2/24/10
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It's All in How You Advertise
by Vicky Burkholder
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The town where I live has been having a rather vocal debate between the merchants and zoning board about signage. Basically, one side says: "No signs, no flags, nothing exterior to indicate that you a... 2/24/10
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Blog Winner
by Sidney Ayers
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Congratulations to Cheryl. You win a free copy of Wings of Desire. I’ll send it off to you right away.
Everyone, thanks for your feedback and comments on my new blog and site design. It is grea... 2/23/10
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Mobile Technology
by Jenna Howard
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After 10-ish years, my AlphaSmart 3000, basically crapped out on me. It felt like I needed a sledge hammer to press the keys down. So I began to look around for a replacement.I love my laptop (strokes... 2/22/10
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In the Home Stretch or A Chance to Win
by Pamala Knight
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We're a little more than eight weeks away from Spring Fling 2010 and in typical fashion, the home stretch is where the work is hardest. Getting sponsors, goods and services donated, items for the si... 2/22/10
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Wanna Know Some Cool News?
by Cambria Dillon
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... 2/22/10
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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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Quick referral post
by Gail Dayton
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I blogged over at Paranormality about Steampunk and the blood magic universe books. So while I'm off checking on the parents & accompanying them to more doctor appointments, y'all can go read what... 2/21/10
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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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Always know where your gun is and always ditch the socks.
by Alison Diem
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You always need to know where the gun is and you always have to take the socks off. True facts.
Readers are finicky creatures. It’s a delicate balance to give them what they want. Too much de... 2/19/10
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How multitasking is not a good thing sometimes
by Elizabeth Flynn
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Everyone thinks that they can multitask. Everytime you see someone on the phone as they drive, texting as they drive, texting as they cross the street (and sometimes blithely STOP in the middle of the... 2/18/10
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How multitasking is not a good thing sometimes
by Eilis Flynn
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Everyone thinks that they can multitask. Everytime you see someone on the phone as they drive, texting as they drive, texting as they cross the street (and sometimes blithely STOP in the middle of the... 2/18/10
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Thanks for the votes!
by jj Keller
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My book, TRADE AGREEMENT, ranked third in the Best of the BEST Books of 2009 by Long and Short Reviews. Please accept my heartfelt thanks for you kindness,consideration,and for your votes!I love to he... 2/18/10
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About the Novella (in case anyone was wondering)
by Val Roberts
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Finding the Briar Rose wasn’t chosen for the anthology; it was, however, forwarded to the lovely and talented Lindsey Faber (my regular editor at Samhain) for consideration as part of the regula... 2/17/10
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Getting out is good but . . .
by Kalayna Price
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Recently I have spent far too much time locked in my office, escaping only for hooping related events. Now don't get me wrong, I love my office (and I love my ability to stay locked in it). And my off... 2/17/10
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Finally...THE CALL!
by Kerri Nelson
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So, for those of you who haven't heard my GREAT, FANTASTIC, AMAZING, THRILLING news yet...I GOT THE CALL! Yep, I've been wanting to utter (uh, type) those four words for years (make that 15+ years)!Y... 2/17/10
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Establishing Yourself Under a New Pseudonym
by Bobbye Terry
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Oh, boy, does it feel strange to be a newbie all over again! After fourteen years of writing with friend and co-writer, Linda Campbell, I have set sail on a new solo voyage under the name Daryn Cross.... 2/16/10
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Free read! Skyclad Whispers
by Ari Thatcher
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In celebration of my return to my paranormal roots, I’m offering a free short-short story. Skyclad Whispers introduces the village of Whispering Valley, a quaint, timeless place where the inhabi... 2/15/10
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What To Do When Characters Won’t Leave
by Pamela Turner
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... 2/15/10
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CONFLICT
by Michelle Picard
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... 2/15/10
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News, sort of
by Linda Robertson
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If you follow this blog, you may notice that the excerpts below are "old news" as in they've been on my website for a while. Well, the website is getting revamped (again) and I'm going to use links th... 2/12/10
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Okay, so…I SOLD!
by Cate Rowan
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... 2/11/10
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Alpha Smart for Writers
by Deborah Carr
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I am inspired! This little gadget has the word processing capabilities of a Netbook (more on that one later) without the heat! It can compose and export to WORD, EXCEL, and POWERPOINT! It only display... 2/10/10
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New Release: Jeaniene Frost
by Rosalie Lario
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... 2/9/10
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Free Read
by Sara Brookes
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While deciding to give up and archive a WiP that just wasn’t working for me (the untitled fantasy I’d been working on) I came across some of my old “flashes”.
Check out the ne... 2/8/10
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Inside-Out for Plotting with Characters
by Shannon Donnelly
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... 2/8/10
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Making Time for Dreams...
by Linda Poitevin
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I'm at fantasy author J.K. Coi's blog today, talking about making time for the important things in our lives...including our dreams. This is the last stop on my virtual book tour, and your last chance... 2/5/10
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Finishing Your Novel
by Lynda K. Scott
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Here's a great article from Writer's Digest http://writersdigest.com/article/take-your-novel-to-the-finish-line/ on finishing your novel. No, not writing it but finishing it. The difference is that wr... 2/4/10
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Mediumship To Go by Debra Glass - an Amazon Best Seller
by Elissa Wilds
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Mediumship To Go by Debra Glass is a Best Seller in Amazon's Kindle Store!Would you like to be able to communicate with your Guides and loved ones on The Other Side? According to medium Debra Glass, e... 2/4/10
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Morning Coffee
by Lisa Hendrix
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Another celebratory giveaway!
by Saskia Walker
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I'm giving away a print copy of UNLEASHED over at the eXcessica blog this week. Hop on by and leave your name for a chance to win the book. And if you haven't entered for the Valentine's Day NAUGHTY B... 2/3/10
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So, What is Happening with the Himalayan Glaciers?
by Danielle Meitiv
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... 2/2/10
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Be My Vampire Valentine
by Jessica Lee
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It's Febuary first and the month of love is upon us with Valentine's Day approaching on the fourtenth. With so many tortured, lonely vampires out there, some who've been waiting for centuries to find ... 2/1/10
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Do you suffer from "Sporadic Blogging Disorder"?
by Maeve Greyson
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I have discovered that I have succumbed to a common writer’s ailment: Sporadic Blogging Disorder. Which I shall hereby refer to as “SBD”. From what I have observed, this syndrome strikes authors wit... 2/1/10
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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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What is your idea of a HOT Fireman contest!!!
by Deborah J Panger
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In celebration of my erotic rosette, Firefae's release at www.wilderroses.com, I want to here from you. Come enter Firefae's contest! You could be the winner of a beautiful cross-pendant bookmark. htt... 1/30/10
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What is your idea of a HOT Fireman contest!!!
by Deborah Panger
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In celebration of my erotic rosette, Firefae's release at www.wilderroses.com, I want to here from you. Come enter Firefae's contest! You could be the winner of a beautiful cross-pendant bookmark. htt... 1/30/10
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From book sale to bookshelf – Envelopes
by Rebecca Zanetti
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... 1/28/10
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Vampire Myths
by Terry Lee Wilde
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You've probably all read where vampires can't see themselves in a mirror. This is a myth. Not at all true. Vampires need to look their best like anyone else. Mirrors are not a problem.You've most ... 1/25/10
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Procrastination...anyone?
by Brenna Ash
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Okay, obviously I'm not the only one who procrastinates instead of being productive once I sit my butt down at my desk. But c'mon. I think I may have a problem. Seriously. There are so many thnigs to ... 1/24/10
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Real Life Dilbert Moments
by La-Tessa Montgomery
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... 1/23/10
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Neuromarketing
by Daryn Cross
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... 1/22/10
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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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CPA - Day 2
by Cindy Carroll
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Well, where do I start? Day 2 was the scenarios day. We started right at seven and were barely seated five minutes when we were split up into four groups and taken to different stations for various ... 1/20/10
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Meet Nerina Simpson
by Tigris Eden
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Today I got the pleasure of talking with Nerina Simpson. I actually flew to an undisclosed location to interview her. I can't say where obviously. She met me at the airport and took ... 1/20/10
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A Tale of Two Demon Slayers – book release contest!
by Angie Fox
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Step Away From the Keyboard
by Stefanie Worth
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I'm blogging over at Novel Spaces about a writer's need for perspective. If time away from a work benefits Stephen King, I figure it'll work for me, too!Stefanie-------------------------Some writers o... 1/17/10
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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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Blogger Beware: Hot Topic!
by Darynda Jones
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Trapping Demons
by Jana Oliver
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I went to see AVATAR yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed watching someone else's world in action. Loved the detail. I was reminded that dreaming up new worlds and new creatures is an awesome job, but it ... 1/10/10
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A review for TIES THAT BIND
by Keena Kincaid
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Just had to share a really great review for TIES THAT BIND today over at Classic Romance Revival this morning. An excerpt:Kincaid’s opening catches the reader’s attention and doesn’t let&nb... 1/10/10
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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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Twelve Days of Jeanie Day Twelve: "To Be With You"
by Jean Ryan
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There wouldn't be a 12 Days of Jeanie without my wonderful husband because there wouldn't be a Jeanie. He's the knight who rescued me out of a tower guarded by an evil witch.Way back in 1992, we were ... 1/6/10
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Linnea Sinclair: Romantic SF is not a contradiction in terms.
by Bart Palamaro
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Just discovered Linnea Sinclair and I heartily recommend this author. I just finished her first book "Finders Keepers." Hard SF with more than a touch of romance, space opera, whatever you want to cal... 12/25/09
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An Interview with Lena Austin
by Lynn Crain
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Today I have the honor of having multi-published, award winning author Lena Austin with me. Help me in welcoming her to XtraOrdinary Romance...welcome, Lena!At what age did you realize you wanted to b... 12/24/09
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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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Beginnings
by Shannon Dee
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... 12/16/09
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NEWS: On the Far Side
by Sharon Lynn Fisher
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2009 On the Far Side contest - My work-in-progress Echo 8 won 1st place in the paranormal category!... 12/15/09
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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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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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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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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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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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How to Keep Up?
by Billi Jones-DiMatteo
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Hey everyone! Well, I have a question for you all this week (uhm...month?). How do you keep up with all the websites, blogs, and groups you belong to? I'm struggling here! Drowning in hundreds of emai... 11/20/09
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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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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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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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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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Cooking Trout
by Debra Maher
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... 11/3/09
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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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Writing Contests
by Toria Dunford
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My last post was all about how I was going to enter the Golden Heart. Well, I've reconsidered. Honestly, I don't think The Heart Moon is going to be even close to Golden Heart standards by the submi... 10/21/09
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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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A Dragon's Take on Eating, Cotton Seeds, and Dr. Norman Borlaug
by Sherri Godsey
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I love to eat. Snack. Nibble. Very well--gorge! What Dragon does not? With two gullets and a massive weight to support, we are required to partake/ consume/devour equally massive quantities of caloric... 10/2/09
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Working on Sensitivity
by Debra Holland
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I received a question from Joy today, asking me for more clarification on an old Ask Dr. Debra column: How to Become Less Sensitive to Negative Words. (See my website: www.drdebraholland.com/archives/... 9/28/09
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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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... 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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And the Winners Are...
by Robin L. Rotham
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Fran and Amy! Congratulations, ladies -- hope you enjoy!Enemy OvernightRobin L. Rotham New TODAY from Ellora's Cave...The last time Jasmine King was aboard the Heptoral, she escaped by the skin of he... 6/24/09
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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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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 amazi... 3/3/09
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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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