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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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Scary Stories
by Lynn Rush
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David Niall Wilson - Interview and Contest
by Patricia Altner
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Please welcome veteran horror writer David Niall Wilson who has recently published the urban fantasy Vintage Soul (Five Star, December 2009). The novel's protagonist is Donovan DeChance, a book collec... 3/10/10
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Write On! Wednesday
by Cynthia Eden
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WEIRD WEDNESDAY
by Pamela K. Kinney
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Check out this giant thumb. Just a thumb statue. Mmmmm. . .... 3/10/10
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Addicted to Classes
by Angelia Almos
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I'm the first person to admit that I am a total class junkie. I love the deadlines and the feedback. We won't even go into the learning part when you have a good teacher and classmates. Most of my cou... 3/10/10
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Kilts on Skis
by Terry Spear
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Okay, I really, really am working on Taming the Highland Wolf and just got my word count for last week. *sigh*But my critique partner shared this on another blog, and I just had to steal her Scottish ... 3/10/10
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Toni Kelly: A Few Key Tips in Planning Your Book
by Susan Hanniford Crowley
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Contest
by Patti O'Shea
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Are There No Writers Left In Hollywood?
by Crystal-Rain Love
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Seriously. What is up with all the movie remakes? If not movie remakes, then TV shows turned into movies. These things were already done. The movies, most of them at least, can still be purchased on D... 3/10/10
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My very own website!!
by Susan Dennard
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About Time!
by Dana Marie Bell
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Finally! I got a full day's work done. Almost 4k, and if my hand hadn't started hurting I would have gotten even more done.There's nothing I hate more than wanting to go go go and my body won't let me... 3/10/10
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Winner for Day #24
by Tessa Adams
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Gayle O. is the lucky winner of Sylvia Day's books! Congratulations, Gayle :)... 3/10/10
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HOT HUNK WEDNESDAY
by Sapphire Phelan
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This man is ready to strip for you. Enjoy.... 3/10/10
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Captain Jack Sparrow Parlays With Miranda Neville About Her Wild Marquis
by Maureen O. Betita
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How to Increase Productivity
by Kathy Kulig
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Eilis Flynn had a great post recently on setting priorities, getting organized, making lists, etc. All good ideas, because when you’re overwhelmed and your life is disorganized, you won’t feel up to ... 3/10/10
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Fantastically, beautiful artwork!
by Suzanne Lazear
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Quiz Winner
by Danica Avet
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Pancake brain
by Kelly Gay
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That's what it feels like, like all this pressure in my head has flattened my brain. Fun. Believe this is a sinus cold. I'm very close to being addicted to my Afrin.Anyway, been filling out tax forms ... 3/10/10
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The Wednesday Poll Dance
by Jus Accardo
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Buckling Down
by Allison Pang
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I got on the scale this morning for the first time in a while and it's not overly pretty. Okay, it's not pretty by about five pounds, but still. Which irks me, because it's not like I didn't see them ... 3/10/10
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Winner for Day #24
by Tracy Wolff
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Gayle O. is the lucky winner of Sylvia Day's books! Congratulations, Gayle :)... 3/10/10
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Insanity Runs In My Family Whiskey Wednesday
by Jennifer Leeland
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Why do I?
by Nara Malone
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Inner Circle
by Elle J Rossi
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Writing has become part of me, part of who I am. For the most part, I think of this as a good thing, but there are times when...well, I'll try to explain it.Those that aren't writers don't understand ... 3/10/10
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Sexy Hunk in a Sexy Commercial!
by Paige Tyler
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Yay! One of my favorite commercials is finally on YouTube, so I can finally share it with you! I first saw it during the Olympics and thought the guy in it was totally a hottie!So, who wants to go ski... 3/10/10
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It’s A New Day
by Michelle Miles
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But will be much of the same as yesterday. Though, I think a little calmer. I might actually get a lunch hour today. Which means I’m going to be writing. I really want to get back to my story.
Y... 3/10/10
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Marking time
by Barbara J. Hancock
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Dark beauty
by Michele Hauf
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Got my copy of GOTHIC BEAUTY magazine yesterday. (I put an ad in it for HVH, so they sent me a copy. Nice!) I love this magazine! I wouldn't call myself goth, though certainly,... 3/10/10
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What is up with that?
by Jenna Howard
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Something weird is going on.I'm being...Productive.I'm not used to this. I'm used to being, well, unproductive.This weekend in an amazing burst of speed I finished writing a series that's been sitting... 3/10/10
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Wayne Wednesday: My History with My Woman
by Kelsey Browning
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Marking time
by Dawn McClure
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Things we can do to help us feel better when we don't.
by Linda Nightingale
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Thank You and Upcoming
by Kelsey Card
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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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Rocks on the Plate, Harvest Hunting Pre-Order, and General Weirdness
by Yasmine Galenorn
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Morning started off very strange. I’d forgotten they were going to turn out the power for four hours until we got back from the chiropractor and saw a bunch of power trucks and flaggers around the hou... 3/9/10
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Happy happy me me
by J L Wilson
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I was in New Orleans this past weekend, enjoying the weather and the Epic conference. That's a conference for digital books and I'm pleased to say that I won my category -- Science Fiction Romance -- ... 3/9/10
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everywhere? why, yes, I am
by Erica Hayes
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Time for a quick recap on blog tour goodness, Because, y'know, if no one knows you're on a blog tour, then what's the point? Come check out these awesome book blogs. I tend to give away free book... 3/9/10
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Karol
by Jeffe Kennedy
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Fair warning: today's post is sad.I found out yesterday that my friend, Karol Griffin, has died.Yes, it's a shock because she was my same age. And because she didn't tell me she had Hepatitis C. I did... 3/9/10
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Quick Hello
by Samantha Kane
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Rated 4 Delightful Divas by Deb!
by a.c. Mason
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Intarweb Tuesday: Never Underestimate the Power of YouTube
by Robyn Bachar
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8 million views. I love this video, I even bought the song from iTunes. And it gets stuck in my head like you wouldn't believe. Now it can be stuck in yours. Please to enjoy.... 3/9/10
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The Last Supper – Battlestar Galatica Style
by Zora Stout
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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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Crossing Over
by Crista McHugh
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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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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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Two Years and Still Penning and Publishing...
by Savanna Kougar
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Guess what, my wacky and whimsically adorable Big Felines... the Kougar received e-word today that STALLION OF ASH AND FLAME is going to print, once Amazon gets the page set up, in a couple of weeks ... 3/9/10
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Countdown to the Conference Interview Five
by Sayde Grace
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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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Updates
by Sarah Mäkelä
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Goodness... Naming a blog post can leave me scratching my head sometimes. Argh... lol Anyways, I've been feeling under the weather since last Tuesday. Bleh... I was finally beginning to feel better an... 3/9/10
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TAKE STOCK
by Kimberly Llewellyn
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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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RULES OF ATTRACTION… Eeeeee!!
by Heather Howland
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EPICON New Orleans Conference 2010
by Dawn Chartier
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Last Friday was EPICON conference in New Orleans, and I attended several classes.I want to share a few things that I learned at this conference to help aspiring writers.First, thing I learned is don't... 3/9/10
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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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Blogging at CataRomance
by Alice Anderson
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COMFORT BOOKS
by D.B. Reynolds
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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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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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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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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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Spring Contest 2010
by Stephanie Draven
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Copyright Infringement- UPDATED MARCH 10TH
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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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National Nutrition Month
by Debora Dennis
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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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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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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- UPDATED MARCH 10TH
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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Fantasy Man Monday
by Eden Glenn
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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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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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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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Ebook week
by Mechele Armstrong
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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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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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The time is now…
by Marie-Claude Bourque
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Guest Blogger: Lee Barwood
by Hera St. Aubyn
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The winner of Lee's book is: Mariska. Congrats, Mariska! Send me your contact info and I'll pass it along to Lee. Thanks to everyone who participated.Supernatural OzarksLynda’s guest blogger Tracey Mo... 3/7/10
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Inspiration – San Francisco 1906
by Babette James
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Guest Blogger: Lee Barwood
by Lynda Hilburn
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The winner of Lee's book is: Mariska. Congrats, Mariska! Send me your contact info and I'll pass it along to Lee. Thanks to everyone who participated.Supernatural OzarksLynda’s guest blogger Tracey Mo... 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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"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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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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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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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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I’m Not Hunting Wabbits
by Marcia Colette
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Elemental Earth: Gnomes
by Teresa Wilde
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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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Spam It!
by Anne Kane
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SO YOU WANT TO WRITE:Chap.3
by Nancy Lee Badger
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And The Winner Is…
by Annette McCleave
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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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Back to Work
by Michelle Polaris
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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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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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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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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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September 2010 releases now on Dorchester’s site!
by Anne Marsh
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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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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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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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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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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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AND THE WINNER IS….(VALENTINE’S DAY PROMO)
by Renee Wildes
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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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Amy Spotted at Bon Jovi
by Amy Rench
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Another Liquid Silver Book’s Contract
by Marisa Chenery
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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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Flash Fiction Featured on WickedJungle.com
by DehMajisha Sigee
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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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Two Highly Recommended Books
by Brenda Thatcher Clark
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Wanna Know Some Cool News?
by Cambria Dillon
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... 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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Conflicted
by S. J. Day
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I recently finished reading a romance that I enjoyed. The characters were likable, exercised common sense, and were respectful of each other all the way through. They were reunited lovers–one o... 2/22/10
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The Olympics – a gold medal performance
by Teresa D'Amario
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Anyone who has followed me on twitter knows that I'm a big time olympics fan. I love both the summer and winter olympics and have since I was about twelve years old. ... 2/21/10
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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What To Do When Characters Won’t Leave
by Pamela Turner
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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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CONFLICT
by Michelle Picard
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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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Inside-Out for Plotting with Characters
by Shannon Donnelly
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... 2/8/10
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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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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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Neuromarketing
by Daryn Cross
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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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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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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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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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Review: Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson
by Fiona Darrow
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Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson
My rating: 4.75 of 5 stars
The more I read Brandon Sanderson, the more I like his work. He invents such interesting systems of magic and fantasy worlds! He writes wond... 12/7/09
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Yummy Holiday Treats & A Contest To Win A Free Book!
by Kimberly Ivey
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PSSST! Don't forget to comment on my blog at least once during the month of December to be automatically entered in my contest. You might win a free digital copy of either RIDE THE WILD WI... 12/7/09
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Harlequin Horizon: Pay-To-Play
by 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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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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... 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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