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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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Guest Blogger: Danielle Monsch
by Lynda Hilburn
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When Writing a Genre is in the BloodWhen I was approximately 11 years old, I discovered three things about myself that have held firm until this day.I discovered vampires. More than that, I fell in lo... 2/8/10
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In Which Suzanne goes to the Dickens Ball
by Suzanne Lazear
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The dress is finished, I got the tickets in the mail, the hubby’s suit has been found, and a babysitter for the tot procured.
It’s time to get ready for the ball.
While trying to iron the ... 2/8/10
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Clash of the Covers 2/8/10
by Barbara J. Hancock
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Welcome to another installment of Clash of the Covers!
First, let’s announce last week’s winner, shall we?
And the thorn goes to…
Congrats Lauren!!
And now onto this week... 2/8/10
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Guest - Mary Montague Sikes
by Kathleen Scott
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Good Morning everyone! Today's guest will be talking about very common problems we authors have. And she has some interesting thoughts so grab your coffee and a roll, sit back and enjoy.Oh, and by the... 2/8/10
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Interviewed by Meankitty
by Ella Drake
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Today I'm being interviewed by Meankitty, who believes I should make amends for not including a cat in my stories. What do you think?Come on over and tell me what you think!Meankitty Wants to Know: El... 2/8/10
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Quirkies' Favorite Valentines
by Penny Watson
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Valentine's Day is right around the corner! I just mailed some cool Victorian Valentine postcards to Mom and Dad, my daughter Natty is dreaming about chocolate every night (well, actually, she pretty ... 2/8/10
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In Loving Memory
by Crystal-Rain Love
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Raymond Lee Love02/08/1949 - 04/28/2005No big discussion today. Just posting my daddy's pic and wishing him a happy birthday. He should have been here celebrating his 61st birthday today. Instead, can... 2/8/10
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All We Need is Love...and Books!
by Kerri Nelson
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Cooper's New Shoes :-) I'm in love. Yes, that's right. I'm in love with my new little boy...he's my little bundle of love and he's stolen my heart. Of course, I'm overwhelmed with all sorts of emot... 2/8/10
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Story ideas — where do they come from?
by Susan Dennard
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A question writers are often asked is: where do your ideas come from? How did you come up with that story?
Some people claim “the character speaks to them.” In other words, they have th... 2/8/10
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The Saints Win – and the weekend is over
by Michelle Miles
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My weekend was full of sports. Saturday was basketball for the kiddo and then Sunday we had soccer practice (in the FREEZING COLD DRIZZLING RAIN). Got home and fried my own chicken wings and even made... 2/8/10
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A Black and Gold Monady
by Danica Avet
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It’s actually not Monday yet. It’s 9:30ish on Sunday night. I’ve been on an emotional rollercoaster since 5:30 this evening.
I’ve said it before, and I hate to revisit the issu... 2/8/10
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Quirkies' Favorite Valentines
by Nina Borromeo
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Valentine's Day is right around the corner! I just mailed some cool Victorian Valentine postcards to Mom and Dad, my daughter Natty is dreaming about chocolate every night (well, actually, she pretty ... 2/8/10
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Divas and D-Listers: What Jeff Bridges and Setting Have In Common
by Maureen O. Betita
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So I was thinking about the setting in The Wolfman. I watched the trailer and was completely sucked into the mood and setting of the story; and I thought, for a total remake, they did an excellent job... 2/8/10
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Hero’s Calling – Chapter Fifty-Seven
by Kelsey Card
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Talar rolled over on his bed, but couldn’t find a comfortable position. Mac hadn’t spent long with the Divine Voice and elders, and the preparations were well underway. There was nothing left for Ta... 2/8/10
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And the Saints go marchin’ in!!!
by Alexis Morgan
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Oo-rah! That was some game~~me and the guys had one heck of a good time hooting and hollering and having an all around good time. We were pretty evenly divided on which team we thought would win.... 2/8/10
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Ask a Bookseller
by Kelsey Browning
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Good morning and welcome to Crafting Your Career. Last summer, while waiting on line for a book signing at the RWA conference, I had the pleasure of meeting Rosemary Potter, the 2009 RWA Bookseller o... 2/8/10
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Girl Talk Monday -- The Perfect Black Shoe
by Linda Wisdom
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Ever have one of those conversations with your husband that only another woman would understand?Him – “Why do you have so many pair of black shoes?”Her – “They’re necessary.”Him – “But they’re all bla... 2/8/10
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Week Two Check-In
by Claire Delacroix
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So, how is your journey with The Artist’s Way going?
Did you do your artist date? What did you do?
How about those morning pages? Doing them every day?
I found it really easy to get back into th... 2/8/10
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Only 24 hours until the Grand Re-Opening of the Blog!
by Teresa D'Amario
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Make sure you invite all your friends. There will be some great goodies and awesome eye candy for the ladies! Grand Re-Opening begins on 9 February, at 9 am EST! That gives us a little time to get ... 2/8/10
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Joanne--Deals of the Day
by Linda Nightingale
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Week Two Check-In
by Deborah Cooke
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So, how is your journey with The Artist’s Way going?
Did you do your artist date? What did you do?
How about those morning pages? Doing them every day?
I found it really easy to get back into th... 2/8/10
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A Little Cam
by Patti O'Shea
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A while back I mentioned that Cam, Ravyn and Damon’s son (Ravyn’s Flight) had come in and started talking. I’ve been writing some of it down.
Warning: This is rough first draft and ... 2/8/10
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Musical Monday
by Lynn Rush
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Okay, you might be wondering why I picked this song, Runner, by Manfred Mann . . . .
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I have a reason–I promise.
Besides it being a great song, I thought it fitting since I ran a half ma... 2/8/10
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Lets Talk Books
by Donna Grant
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I love books. I love hearing when my friends have a new book releasing. I love discovering new authors. I love browsing the bookstore and seeing the covers. I love walking up to the counter with a... 2/8/10
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Guest Blogger: Danielle Monsch
by Hera St. Aubyn
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When Writing a Genre is in the BloodWhen I was approximately 11 years old, I discovered three things about myself that have held firm until this day.I discovered vampires. More than that, I fell in lo... 2/8/10
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Monday Musing: “My Greatest Day”
by Constance Phillips
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It’s no secret to anyone who knows me. I dig Bowling for Soup and their song “My Greatest Days” has always been one of those pick-me-up tunes. You can’t help but smile when i... 2/8/10
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Guest - Mary Montague Sikes
by MK Mancos
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Good Morning everyone! Today's guest will be talking about very common problems we authors have. And she has some interesting thoughts so grab your coffee and a roll, sit back and enjoy.Oh, and by the... 2/8/10
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Clash of the Covers 2/8/10
by Dawn McClure
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Welcome to another installment of Clash of the Covers!
First, let’s announce last week’s winner, shall we?
And the thorn goes to…
Congrats Lauren!!
And now onto this week... 2/8/10
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It’s Monday and Mason is here. Thinking about sports.
by Susan Hanniford Crowley
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Well, I don’t live under a rock. I live in an evil mastermind lair. I do have T.V. I just don’t watch it much. However, I did know this was Super Bowl Sunday. I did watch some of the game. And the WHO... 2/8/10
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Susan Blexrud - Interview and Contest
by Patricia Altner
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Please welcome Susan Blexrud author of the humorous vampire romance series Love Fang. Now all the short stories of the series can be found in print from DLC. She has kindly offered signed copies to t... 2/8/10
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Book Quote Of The Day
by Jus Accardo
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No book quote today. Instead, since I’m in a weird mood (and also seriously sleep deprived), we’ll go with something a little weird…if not slightly off color. I wrote this a very l... 2/8/10
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Good Blog Habits #6 – Reminder people to sign up for your RSS feed.
by Alice Anderson
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Reminder people to sign up for your RSS feed.
More and more people are using RSS feeds these days. You can even get an RSS feed via email. Getting your users subscribed to your blog will help you get ... 2/8/10
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CH Interview with Debra Salonen
by Lee Lopez
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A big CH welcome to . . . . . . . . author, Debra Salonen!
Thank you for joining us at Chasing Heroes today. I’d love to ask you some questions about being an author if you’re up for it.
I will assu... 2/8/10
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Loving, Wolf Style
by Terry Spear
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I'm at Night Owl Romance talking about brain fog today! Hey, I broke free of it, though!!! And after I sent off the post, I was able to write 4 more guest blogs that day! :)Wolves in love? Or somethin... 2/8/10
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Selective Breeding
by Margaret Carter
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Robin D. Owens graciously joined Jacquie Rogers and Sandy Lender to talk about animals in fiction (on Groundhog Day) on my Crazy Tuesday radio show this week. Our collective specialities were (a... 2/7/10
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Finding the way back
by Shona Husk
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Last week we talked about the writer's journey and how you encounter speedhumps and occasionally go down a blind alley. Sometimes it can seem as though you spend as much effort motivating yourself to... 2/7/10
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Candace Havens book giveaway!
by Deborah Blake
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One thing that most writers have in common is that they are also AVID readers. That is certainly true for me. I read anywhere from two to four books a week, usually, and have lots of favorite authors ... 2/7/10
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Meme, Stolen From Fran
by Yasmine Galenorn
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Don't often do these but just thought what the hell. Added a couple questions.The X goes by the things you've done. This is for your entire lLife! () Shot a gun (X) Gone on a blind date (X)Skipped sc... 2/7/10
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And today IS????? SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
by Marley Delarose
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We WONNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!! 31-17 WHO DAT!If you don't know about the greatest game of the year, WHERE have you been? I know there are futbol fans, and basketball, track, Xtreme sports, and okay, Nascar... 2/7/10
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Selective Breeding
by Linnea Sinclair
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Robin D. Owens graciously joined Jacquie Rogers and Sandy Lender to talk about animals in fiction (on Groundhog Day) on my Crazy Tuesday radio show this week. Our collective specialities were (a... 2/7/10
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Selective Breeding
by Rowena Cherry
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Robin D. Owens graciously joined Jacquie Rogers and Sandy Lender to talk about animals in fiction (on Groundhog Day) on my Crazy Tuesday radio show this week. Our collective specialities were (a... 2/7/10
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Survivor --- New Short Fiction!!!
by Lisa Kessler
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Hi Everyone - Thanks so much for the well-wished for Panda last week! She read the blog and your congratulations meant so much to her!I have more big news to share... We broke 40,000 blog views last... 2/7/10
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Snowed In.
by Allison Pang
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I'm not entirely sure how much snow we got, but let's just say over 30 inches and then some. However, I'd like to give a nice shout out to my neighbors for taking pity and digging me out this afternoo... 2/7/10
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Sunday Sketch
by Raven Corinn Carluk
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Here we have something that was inspired by a dream. The dream took place during the zombie apocalypse, and while my old man was coming up with some kind of antidote, I was out hunting zombies. I end... 2/7/10
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From Book to Script to Movie
by Angelia Almos
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Sorry, I've been gone for so long, I was having major can't decide what to write about. If I'd been smart I would have just made a list and went through the list daily, but nope I logged in each day a... 2/7/10
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Perquisites For Shares (in these tough times)
by Rowena Beaumont Cherry
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Back in the 1980s, when companies looked for ways to add shareholder value without paying generous cash dividends, some enterprising British companies offered perquisites. Perks. Perks didn't cost the... 2/7/10
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Attention New Englanders
by Terese Ramin
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Big Writing Event Monday, February 8th, from 6:30 to 8:30 PMThe Hayden Center, Rooms 1 & 21464 Diamond Hill RoadCumberland RI The Cumberland Rhode Island Library Presents RHODE ISLAND PUBLISHED AU... 2/7/10
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Proof of Ancient Egyptian Civilization Far Into Sudan
by Stephanie Draven
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A massive pharaoh's statue was discovered in the Sudan. The article reads in part:
About a week back Heritage Key published a story about the discovery of a massive, one ton, statue of Taharqa that ... 2/7/10
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Attention New Englanders
by Cathy Clamp
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Big Writing Event Monday, February 8th, from 6:30 to 8:30 PMThe Hayden Center, Rooms 1 & 21464 Diamond Hill RoadCumberland RI The Cumberland Rhode Island Library Presents RHODE ISLAND PUBLISHED AU... 2/7/10
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Who are you cheering for?
by Jennifer Leeland
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The Saints with Drew Brees?
The Indianapolis Colts with Peyton Manning?
Or are you just hoping the hype will end soon?
LOL!!!!
Congratulations to Kevin Harvick who won The Bud Shootout last night f... 2/7/10
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Flash ~ Wolf Moon and Fortunate Wolves
by Savanna Kougar
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Oh gosh, my Big Beautiful Kittens, the Kougar is on fast-speed forward with all that is occurring author-biz-wise!!! And it’s gonna get even crazier this week before Valentine’s Day. Launching leap..... 2/7/10
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Just finished reading...
by Sarah Mäkelä
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Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs.I really enjoyed reading Ms. Briggs book Moon Called, the first book in the Urban Fantasy Mercy Thompson series, partly because I love werewolves. So I was looking forwa... 2/7/10
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Hunks in Trunks
by Sayde Grace
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http://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/201002052878/vote/hunks-in-trunks/calvin-klein/1/
Couldn’t resist sharing this with ya’ll. The only bad thing is the big red Xs won’t go awa... 2/7/10
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MARKED Winner(s)!!
by Elisabeth Naughton
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Okay, so I lied. I said I'd post the ARC winner of MARKED yesterday but didn't. I had a crazy busy day, so apologies.BUT...because I'm feeling so generous (and got tons of work done yesterday), I deci... 2/7/10
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Bonnie and Clyde, Ricky and Lucy, Laverne and Shirley
by Elle J Rossi
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If you couldn't tell by my lengthy title today, I'd like to talk about partners. Specifically critique partners. I've been looking for someone for the past several months. Someone I could bounce ideas... 2/7/10
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2010 Great Expectations contest finalist!!!
by Ciara Stewart
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More good news on this rainy Sunday morning: my manuscript Hearts of Darkness is a finalist in the North Texas RWA’s 2010 Great Expectations writing contest, Specialized Category (fantasy, futur... 2/7/10
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SO YOU WANT TO WRITE
by Nancy Lee Badger
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Writing is a lonely profession. When I started writing, back in October 2007, I was employed fulltime, had watched one son graduate college and the other survive a stint in Iraq. I hadn’t planned to w... 2/7/10
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My Short Story, Dark Eyes, Released by Under the Moon
by Pamela K. Kinney
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I just learn my short Lovecraftian horror story, "Dark Eyes" is out as a reprint through Under the Moon Publishing. It is an eBook that can be gotten for $2.00. If you had to get it in print in the an... 2/7/10
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I'll Be Doing Chat Feb. 7th 5-7PM EST
by Sapphire Phelan
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I'll be doing a chat at the Romance Lives Forever Yahoo group Sunday, February 7th, from 5:00 to 7:00PM Eastern. I will be having a contest, giving away a download from my backlist, along with doing e... 2/6/10
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More from the Nerd Journal
by Jeffe Kennedy
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I debated this morning: yet another sunset photo or yet another rain chain pic?No worries -- you'll get the rain chain photo later this week, I feel sure. (Was that a collective sigh of relief? Though... 2/6/10
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Finding Your Fit
by Hetal Patel
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A question for writers...Or writer-wannabees like myself ; )
How do you balance your voice with a (very) particular line...or do you? Do you find yourself curbing your natural tendencies in the ... 2/6/10
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The Delicious Tease Contest Extravaganza
by Tracy Wolff
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... 2/6/10
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and the ARC winner is...
by Erica Hayes
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...selected by the marvel of random numbers... @intensewhisper !!!Congrats! Drop me an email at {ez at ericahayes dot net} or DM me with your addy and I'll get the book out to you.Thanks so much to ev... 2/6/10
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Today's Blog Post
by Sandy James
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I’m pleased to be a part of the Siren-BookStrand Authors’ “Seven Day of Valentines.”
Tomorrow is put aside for contemporary romance authors. I’ll be joining Barbra Novac, Jan Bowles, and Karenna Col... 2/6/10
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Library Loot: Gone Fishin'
by Elizabeth Vail
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Oh me, oh my, there are many things in life to which I am immune - H1N1, cilantro, and the lure of Robert Pattison and the rabid muskrat surgically embedded onto his scalp.But one of the things which ... 2/6/10
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Music Corner - How many CDs do you own?
by Beth Caudill
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First - My novella Healer's Fate is up for Best Book of the Week at Long and Short Reviews. Please vote here.Music Corner - How Many CDs Do You OwnMy husband and I have close to 500 album cds. We use... 2/6/10
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The Greeks sure love their vampires, part 5: Vyrkolaka
by Teresa Wilde
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There are a lot of vampires in Greek folklore. In fact, where we have one name for undead creatures who inhabit corpses and suck the blood of the living, they have a crapload of them. I’ll featu... 2/6/10
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Sticky Kisses and Warm Hugs
by Kimberly Llewellyn
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Reaching senior citizen status isn’t all that bad . . . for the most part. Oh, sure, your mind is still operating on twenty-year-old time, and your body can’t keep up. Staying awake to catch the eleve... 2/6/10
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You’re drunk on writing…
by Marie-Claude Bourque
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There is this feeling when you write that the real world isn’t there, that you are totally submerged in your make belief.
You immerse yourself in it, you find that the words flow and flow and y... 2/6/10
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Snowed In
by Zenobia Renquist
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Maryland is snowed in. Yup, pretty much the whole state. Governor O'Malley has declared a second state of emergency in almost as many weeks. I called in to work last night thinking the snow would only... 2/6/10
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Mom Nature, You Can Stop Now
by Dana Marie Bell
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My five year old woke me up before eight in the morning to let me know there was "a LOT of snow on the ground."Really? Huh.Then I compared last night's snow picture to today's snow picture. Both are d... 2/6/10
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The Delicious Tease Contest Extravaganza
by Tessa Adams
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... 2/6/10
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TWICE DEAD Available on Kindle! and A CONTEST!
by Kalayna Price
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Well, the kindle version of books usually takes longer than the print version to become available, but in a strange turn of events, the kindle version for Twice Dead has shown up first. So, if you hav... 2/6/10
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Snowed In
by D. Renee Bagby
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Maryland is snowed in. Yup, pretty much the whole state. Governor O'Malley has declared a second state of emergency in almost as many weeks. I called in to work last night thinking the snow would only... 2/6/10
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Random writerly update
by Kelly Gay
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So here's where I stand in this second month of the new year:* THE DARKEST EDGE OF DAWN (DEOD) revisions were turned into my editor in January. (A few small notes/changes are making their way to me as... 2/5/10
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A Quick Game of Catch Up
by Kathy Kulig
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Just a short note today, and late at that. I was out of town all week in Las Vegas and I’ve been trying to get my groove back since we got home. Today has been crazy. The weather plummeted from ... 2/5/10
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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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Today's Blog Post
by Michele Hauf
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Some days it is a wonder I get things done at all. Maxwell has made it his duty to stake out real estate that effectively blocks my view of the work in progress and also silently screams, "Don't... 2/5/10
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Couch Potato Season
by Debora Dennis
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Macabre ~ adj ~ gruesome, grim, horrible
Today's Word Goal ~ 800 Words
Today's Coffee ~ Vermont Country Blend
Fine, you caught me. This time of the year I AM a couch potato almost ... 2/5/10
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Friday Five
by Mechele Armstrong
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1. Well this is going to be a winter for the record books. The past few years, we really haven't gotten a lot of snow to speak of. An inch here, an inch there. Nothing major and some winters have gott... 2/5/10
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You Gotta Have Heart
by Samantha Kane
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While Sam is recovering from her trip to Vegas, we've got a fantastic guest blogger for you who brought a yummy cover for us to ogle.This month All Romance eBooks is having a charity campaign to benef... 2/5/10
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Sammie Awards and Editor News
by Marcia Colette
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It’s awards season, even for books. That’s right. The Sammies (first time I’ve heard of them) are open and awaiting your votes. Click here to cast your vote.
Let me be frank. I&#... 2/5/10
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If the Saints ever make it ot the Super Bowl
by Lany of Melany Logen
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apparently men agreed to dress up in drag and parade around the Big Easy. And they did just that.Bobby Hebert led parade of about 3000 men in drag. Can't wait to see what they do if the Saints win.Lan... 2/4/10
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Have you got ten minutes?
by Gail Dayton
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If you've got ten minutes, you can write a book. Ten minutes at a time. (You will need lots of ten minuteses, depending on how long a book you are writing.)Okay, maybe not you, and definitely not me--... 2/4/10
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A Sexist She-Pig?
by Michelle Polaris
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I’m sending you over today to the Naughty Author Chicks blog to read a post by one of my fellow chicks, Cara McKenna. I am waiting impatiently for her first release from Ellora’s Cave la... 2/4/10
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BUTTERFLY TATTOO's 'Let Love Rule' Contest!
by Deidre Knight
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Deidre Knight is giving away an Analog Butterfly Watch by Fossil to celebrate the print release of BUTTERFLY TATTOO (Samhain, Feb 2010)! You can enter up to SIX times and get multiple entries, dependa... 2/4/10
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THE HUNT is a 2009 CAPA Award nominee!
by Anne Marsh
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THE HUNT has been nominated for The Romance Studio’s seventh annual Cupid and Psyche Awards. The Romance Studio awards the CAPAs for excellence in romantic and erotic fiction.Results will be ann... 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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You got to walk that lonesome valley
by Shauna Roberts
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Like dying, becoming a writer is a journey you have to walk by yourself, and, as the old spiritual says, nobody else can do it for you.Friends, relatives, and other writers can support you, critique y... 2/4/10
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Something Finished, Something Started
by Val Roberts
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Last week I started radiation treatment. Every day at 1:15, I clock out from work, drive to the nearest hospital, strip from the waist up and don a hospital gown that I’m not allowed to close, t... 2/4/10
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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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Call for Judges for Scriptscene's Romancing the Script Contest
by Kerri-Leigh Grady
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Hello Five Scribe Readers and Friends....for you all know you're more than just readers, your almost family!!I'm in need of judges for RWA’s Sciptscene’s Romancing the Script contest! Read what may t... 2/4/10
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Thursday Thirteen!
by Paige Tyler
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Thirteen Reasons to Buy Just Right, the sexy tale of Goldie and the Three Werebears, My Hot New Erotic Romance from Ellora's Cave!1. It has a sexy cover! 2. It has three hunky heroes you'll fall in lo... 2/4/10
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Twenty Four Inches: A Perfect Opportunity
by Jae Lynne Davies
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Mother Nature is threatening my area with twenty four inches of snow! That's right, folks...a blizzard warning is in effect! What does this mean? I can finish second round editing on Mythic, can dive ... 2/4/10
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Wham BIAM Thank you Ma'am
by Jenna Howard
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With some amazingly awesome writing friends (you know who you are), I'm participating in a book in a month.The rules are simple: You write a book however long then submit it.A few of us were stru... 2/4/10
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Morning Coffee
by Lisa Hendrix
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Look what my barrista made me to drink while I write my next Immortal Brotherhood romance…
That’s a Bella Tazza (espresso, half&half, and ground chocolate).
I’m all aglow.
... 2/3/10
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Another Contest Final
by Crista McHugh
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I came home to some good news last night. A Soul For Trouble was named a finalist in the OVRWA Enchanted Words Contest!!! Yes, the little manuscript that could adds a new award to it’s shelf. T... 2/3/10
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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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DARK ORACLE Cover Released
by Laura Bickle
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It's Cover Week for me... My lovely editor has released the almost-final coverfor DARK ORACLE (written by my alter ego, Alayna Williams):http://juno-books.com/blog/?p=888"A compelling story with an in... 2/3/10
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Write What Makes You Happy
by Zora Stout
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I spent the last few weeks narrowing my genres, my intended audiences, and my own definitions and terminology of what constitutes different types of romance, and more. Needless to say, fiction writing... 2/3/10
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February? Already?
by Cambria Dillon
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What happened to January? Oh, that’s right, I wrote 50,542 words in January during a self-inflicted JaNaNo. And not all of it’s crap. Though I’m inclined to think about 70% of it may... 2/2/10
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So Close to Perfection...If I was a Hydra
by K. A. Krantz
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I just finished reading a steampunk paranormal romance that was so close to being brilliant. The plot, the prose, the pacing, the dialogue, the world building, all of it was spectacular.The problem? H... 2/2/10
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Amy Spotted with a Sling
by Amy Rench
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my wasn’t spotted anywhere the last two weeks because she was spotted with a sling. Amy had shoulder sugery, so she was stuck at home. Not very exciting or fun, but the furthest she went anywher... 2/2/10
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We interupt this blog
by J L Wilson
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...for a public service announcement.I recently ordered some PJ Jeans -- jeans that are supposed to be like jams. Here's some pictures. These are PJJ (dark ones) in comparison to my regular jeans. I w... 2/2/10
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The benefit of critique groups
by Sandra Allan
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I don't admit that I know everything - I think I should quote the immortal words of Sergeant Schultz, 'I know nothing, nothing, nothing!' These words would be closer to the truth. Critique groups - l... 2/2/10
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Deep…
by Annette McCleave
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…in the throes of writing the third Soul Gatherer novel. I’m loving it, but it means my brain is pretty much empty at the end of every day. My daughter is lucky to get dinner on days like ... 2/2/10
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Sexy Saints player ~ Jeremy Shockey
by Dawn Chartier
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I wonder if I could get Jeremy to be my next book cover model? Whatcha think?Yummy! Dawn Dawn Chartier
Fantasy on the Rocks!... 2/2/10
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DEADLY FEAR is up for pre-order!
by Cynthia Eden
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Sweet! DEADLY FEAR, the first novel in my new romantic suspense series for Grand Central Publishing, is up for pre-order at Amazon! It’s not listed at the other online retailers yet, but as soon... 2/2/10
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It's icy
by Casey Sheridan
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I had wanted to post a cool blog this week, but since I took a tumble on the ice yesterday morning, I sprained my left arm and so typing is very uncomfortable.As soon as I heal enough so typing isn't ... 2/2/10
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So, What is Happening with the Himalayan Glaciers?
by Danielle Meitiv
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There’s been a lot of news recently about the the IPCC’s erroneous statement about the Himalayan glaciers. Here’s the exact quote from the 4th IPCC Assessment Report, Climate Chang... 2/2/10
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Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
by Eden Glenn
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Sabra and I attended the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. Her birthday is early and February and this is our second year enjoying the tradition of the fair. Last year we were simple tourists. This year w... 2/1/10
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WHY CHOCOLATE IS BETTER THAN SEX
by Marianne Stephens
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Love is in the air as Valentine's Day is only two weeks away. Are you ready for love and romance? Whether it's with flowers, candy or some other special treat, enjoy the day with the one you love!Phot... 2/1/10
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Space Battles on a Shoestring Budget
by Anne Kane
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Note: to be entered for a chance to win the Amazon Gift Certificate, just leave a comment for Fiona. One commentor will be drawn during the tour, so you can follow the tour and comment on each new bl... 2/1/10
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Moon Craving
by Karen Kelley
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Lucy Monroe has a new book out. Just click on her name (I hope) and it should take you right to her website. Moon Craving sounds fantastic. Watch the video while you're there. You can't go wrong w... 2/1/10
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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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Voting begins today: Trade Agreement
by jj Keller
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Please consider voting for Trade Agreement (contemp. Suspense), Nominated for the Long and the Short of Its Best Book of 2009 limited to those books and stories which our reviewers rated as "Best Book... 2/1/10
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WHY CHOCOLATE IS BETTER THAN SEX
by April Ash
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Love is in the air as Valentine's Day is only two weeks away. Are you ready for love and romance? Whether it's with flowers, candy or some other special treat, enjoy the day with the one you love!Phot... 2/1/10
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FEBRUARY ALREADY?
by D.B. Reynolds
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I better write faster! Actually Book 4, SOPHIA, is well underway. I’ve detailed the personalities and descriptions of all my major and not so major characters and completed a very comprehensiv... 2/1/10
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Retreat at the Beach
by Vicky Burkholder
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I am lucky to have found four incredible friends who all happen to be writers. We try to get together at least once a month for a day of chatting and fun. But what's even better is that one of them re... 1/31/10
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Milestones to Happiness
by Nara Malone
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zenera on Flickr
I don’t know if I believe in the idea of spiritual synchronicity, but when something tries to insert itself in my life on three different occasions, I give it some attention. S... 1/31/10
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Love’s Fiery Arrow Release Date
by Marisa Chenery
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The second book in my Goddess Revealed series at Ellora’s Cave now has a released date. It will be released on February 17th. As with the first book, the Egyptian Goddess is a shape shifter. I... 1/31/10
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Yep, it’s a Twitter contest
by Arianna Skye
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With the release day for Wings of Desire a week away, I’ve decided to have a Twitter contest. I’m a creative writer, but not so creative when it comes to hashtags. I’d like a fun and... 1/31/10
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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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Interviewed at Fallen Angel Reviews
by Michelle Picard
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An interview I did for Fallen Angel Reviews is up today and will be around at their site for most of February. If you have a chance stop by.
http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/Interviews/2010/January-L... 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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Contest Heirarchy of Novel Warfare
by Amanda Berry
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Ah, contests. They either lift you up or grind you into the ground. It takes pretty thick skin to enter writing contests. The judges have no vested interest in your work like a crit partner or friend ... 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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One foot in front of the other.
by Chudney DeFreitas-Thomas
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Technically I'm not a stay at home mom. I work part-time outside of the home. But I was for a long while. It's different being at home. It can be isolated and isolating. People assume you have time yo... 1/30/10
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Boxes are on the way!
by Cat Adams
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I spent this morning filling medium sized Flat Rate Boxes with random books from my stash. I've been really excited at the number of you who have decided to go for the box of books for $10.00 in posta... 1/30/10
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The YA Decade, according to Omnivoracious
by Heather Howland
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Heidi Broadhead of Amazon’s blog Omnivoracious has given us her list of eight authors who have “shaped the world and language” of YA over the last decade. “We get many advance ... 1/30/10
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Events and new book news!
by Leanna Renee Hieber
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Hey gang! How is your 2010 thus far?Before I start in on all my excitable commotion, first things first:Haiti.If you're looking for a top rated organization when it comes to $ for $ straight to the ca... 1/29/10
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Change just one habit
by Mary O’Gara
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I just threw an excellent time management book in the waste basket. And good riddance! What writer has time to turn life upside down and adopt a whole new way of working? What the organized time ... 1/29/10
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What everyone's in an uproar about
by Elizabeth Flynn
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Steve Jobs has long been one of my heroes — I never thought I’d admit that in public, but there it is. The hero of my first book was based on him (now an online graphic novella, many decades after it ... 1/28/10
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From book sale to bookshelf – Envelopes
by Rebecca Zanetti
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I think the stages of a writer’s career can be measured by envelopes. Or rather, what you write on the outside of the envelope. When you start out querying agents and editors – you first use the good,... 1/28/10
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What everyone's in an uproar about
by Eilis Flynn
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Steve Jobs has long been one of my heroes — I never thought I’d admit that in public, but there it is. The hero of my first book was based on him (now an online graphic novella, many decades after it ... 1/28/10
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FATAL CIRCLE cover
by Linda Robertson
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Squee!! I love it!!! Hafta wait til July to get my hands on a copy though.The artist is DON SIPLEY and he's done all three of my covers and I have thought all of them were fabulous. YOu can see some o... 1/27/10
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SEX AND TROUBLE
by Marilu Mann
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Now that I have your attention! How's this for some interesting fun?Sex and Trouble(cover by the fabulous Syneca)You know it’s going to be a bad day when:1. Your father dies leaving you a creepy old V... 1/26/10
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Intarweb Tuesday: Inspiration. I has it.
by Robyn Bachar
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Now go forth and write, people! Yar!... 1/26/10
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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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But I've been busy...
by M Flagg
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Whew! Life get's busier by the month. I've been remiss with promotion, keeping up with blogs, posting updates, etc. "But I've been busy," has taken on a whole new meaning for me. Nothing bad; all good... 1/24/10
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Bitten by Books 4.5 tombstone review Aequitas I Betrayal
by a.c. Mason
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Interested in the review read here:
http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=18180
Mason
a.c.Mason
Darkness ?? Desires
www.acmason.com
... 1/24/10
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Trying to get back in the swing of things
by Susan Macatee
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The recent holiday season put me behind as well as other non-writing activities I've had to deal with and those distracting reviews that seem to come in all at one time, but I'm almost finished the ed... 1/23/10
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Neuromarketing
by Daryn Cross
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I heard the most fascinating interview today on the Dr. Oz Show, Oprah Radio, XM 156. He was interviewing Martin Lindstrom, a marketing guru who is well-known for branding and...... 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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How to Write a Romance--Research
by Gabi Stevens
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So, research. The word alone makes lesser mortals tremble. I’m kidding. Research is the stuff you do that isn’t actual writing but you need to make your writing better. Besides, you shouldn’t be afrai... 1/21/10
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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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A Tale of Two Demon Slayers is hitting store shelves and you know what that means – we must celebrate with a contest! Winner will have his or her name appear in my next book. You can be a biker... 1/19/10
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Excerpt Monday 10
by Babette James
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It’s Excerpt Monday again! Today we have an excerpt from a short contemporary romance novella I'm working on . . .... 1/18/10
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Eyes on the Prize
by Pamala Knight
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To commemorate Dr. King's birthday and his message to the world, here's a little musical reminder to us all:... 1/18/10
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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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Evisceration..the Step by Step Guide, Stages 1&2: Panic & Regroup
by Leslie Dow
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There are a number of sites that help you lay out a structure for your novel from the get go. But what happens when in the middle you look up from your amazing Next Great Novel and discover that it h... 1/16/10
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How to be completely unprofessional in this industry
by Brenda Thatcher Clark
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I sit on things for a while, I do. Sometimes it’s because I’m worried that I’m overreacting. Other times it’s because I need to calm down–although I should do that more... 1/16/10
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Guess What Arrived!
by Judi Fennell
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YES!!! My author copies!!
Don’t mind me, I’m just squeeing!!!
AND Sourcebooks put excerpts from both In Over Her Head and Wild Blue Under inside, AND I see a review of Wild Blue Under on... 1/15/10
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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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Moonshine and Astrological Movements
by Bobbye Terry
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Today I've been reading numerous articles about moonshine and Virginia and I'm feeling absolutely loopy. I feel like I got into some of that "shine, white lightning,moonshizzle, mountain dew, creek wa... 1/14/10
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Duel on The Delta Contest
by DehMajisha Sigee
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River City Romance Writers proudly present the
19th Annual Duel on the Delta Contest
Welcome to the best contest in the Mid South!
2010 River City Romance Writers’
Duel on the Delta Contest ... 1/13/10
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Voice
by Shannon Donnelly
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With a workshop pending (one I'm giving, not taking), I've been thinking about what to say--what can be taught, what can't. And that leads me to thinking about 'voice' since that is where we'll be st... 1/13/10
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Blogger Beware: Hot Topic!
by Darynda Jones
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Blogging on the Ruby Sister’s blog today! Stop by if you’re hormonal or just curious:
http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/rss/index.php/hot-sex-on-a-cold-night/
... 1/13/10
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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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Aack, My Muse is Screwing With Me!!
by Rosa Lario
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I finished the first draft of my manuscript a couple of days ago. I felt really strongly about it, like this was the one that would get me published. Well, what do you know? Less than 48 hours later... 1/10/10
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Legend of the White Wolf Coming Soon!
by Ester Lopez
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We might not have the white stuff, but we definitely have the cold weather today while we try to stay warm during the deep freeze that hit the US.Sixteen degrees and 35 mph winds is way too cold for t... 1/9/10
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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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Author Contests (and Why They’re Disappearing)
by Ari Thatcher
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This is a subject I hate to have to write about, but it’s a growing trend that could mean the end of the line for many authors. Which means the books you enjoy won’t be written.
Ebook piracy is taking... 1/4/10
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Good Riddance to 2009, and Yet…
by Cate Rowan
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2009 was a very weird year for me. My hubby and I (and the felines) moved across the state twice in five months due to his job. No other way to say it except That Sucked.
And yet, I also got my first ... 1/3/10
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2010: It’s a New Dawn
by La-Tessa Montgomery
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Nina Simone said it best with:
It’s a new dawn
It’s a new day
It’s a new life
For me
And I’m feeling good
2009 marked my first full year of taking my w... 1/1/10
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Being Resolute
by Pamela Turner
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Last year was a learning process in my writing career. I joined the RWA and three chapters, took online writing classes, wrote a full-length screenplay, penned a novella, and rewrote 99% of my 2008 Na... 1/1/10
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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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Today's Blog Post
by Rebecca York
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Mulled "Cider"7 servings/serving size: 1 cupI served a version of this "cider" tonight to my writing group, and everyone wanted the recipe. Here's a version I used in Snack Attack. I’ve always loved ... 12/17/09
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Beginnings
by Shannon Dee
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Anyway, personal opinion here--a writer can really only go wrong by not starting the story at the moment that mosts interests her. Think about that. You write for yourself first, before you write for... 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!... 12/15/09
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New Review
by Alexis Fleming
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Well, actually it’s the fist review for Honey Trap and I couldn’t be happier.
Honey Trap by Alexis Fleming
Story: 9
Presentation: 9
Total: 18
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Conte... 12/11/09
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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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A blizzard would be nice.
by Nicole Hacker
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As it usually happens, a lot of stuff keeps getting dumped on me all at once. I suppose partly it's my own fault for not having perfect time management, but mostly it's just bad timing. If... 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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Cooking Trout
by Debra Maher
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When I first dreamed of writing a novel, in those early days before I understood the enormity of the task, I attended a small writers’ conference. My first. It was an all-day event at a local... 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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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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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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More Updates!
by Sidney Ayers
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I’ve finally added some excerpts to my current projects, SUCCUBUS UNLEASHED and A MOST UNLIKELY MATCH. Feel free to check them out.
I also added a cool contact form with a captcha code that hope... 9/10/09
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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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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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