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You are what you write... Hmmm! by Lisa Kessler
	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
COMFORT BOOKS by D.B. Reynolds
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Countdown to the Conference Interview Five by Sayde Grace
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Bringing myself back to center by Cathy Clamp
	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
Learning My Lessons by Penny Watson
	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
Catch Me at EPICCon-Paranormal Conference in Virginia Beach March 12-14th by Pamela K. Kinney
	I'll be one of the speakers, plus selling and signing my books at my table, this upcoming weekend at Eastern Paranormal Investigators Co-Op paranormal conference at th... 3/9/10
Stay Tuned: Your Normal Programming Will Return Shortly… by Maureen O. Betita
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Random Ramblings About Agents, Editors and Money... by Allison Pang
	First - a nice shout out back to Simon Larter and Donna Hole for the link-backs. I had no idea I was so fascinating. ;-)I actually helped Simon out with a little research the other day. And I'm not su... 3/9/10
Giveaway for Read an eBook Week by Sapphire Phelan
	Since this is Read an eBook Week, I am giving away a download of To Save the Day, my sweet super hero romance short that is an Amazon Short. You must leave a comment to this post, answe... 3/9/10
The Last Supper – Battlestar Galatica Style by Zora Stout
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Really Quick by Michelle Miles
	I think I sat at my desk all of 15 minutes yesterday which meant I didn’t get anything done which also meant I didn’t get a lunch which ALSO meant I didn’t get to write. By the time ... 3/9/10
Winner Day #23 by Tessa Adams
	Bridget is the winner for the Eden Bradley contest. Drop me an e-mail at tracy@tracywolff.com with your snail mail and I'll pass it on to Eden. Congratulations!!!!!... 3/9/10
Worldbuilding From "Reality:" by Linnea Sinclair
	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
Cover Art by Shona Husk
	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
Bringing myself back to center by Terese Ramin
	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
Coming Soon by Lynn Rush
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Crossing Over by Crista McHugh
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Judy Gilbert's Contest & Legend of the White Wolf Top Pick! by Terry Spear
	My good friend Judy is giving another copy of my book to a contest winner. Just sign up for her for her newsletter for even more prizes.But here is the one she's doing for me this month.Prizes: Same o... 3/9/10
Worldbuilding From "Reality:" by Margaret Carter
	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
Zombies with a twist. by a.c. Mason
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Joanne--Deal of the Day by Linda Nightingale
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Quick Hello by Samantha Kane
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Where do you… Part Two by Susan Hanniford Crowley
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Learning My Lessons by Nina Borromeo
	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
TAKE STOCK by Kimberly Llewellyn
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Author Copies by Michele Hauf
	So, I've almost given away an entire case of HER VAMPIRE HUSBAND. There are 48 books in one case. That's a lot of books! And I'm having fun doing it. I get three cases of each ... 3/9/10
Movie Quotes Quiz by Danica Avet
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Worldbuilding From "Reality:" by Rowena Cherry
	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
See? I'm Smiling! by Jeffe Kennedy
	I had this teacher in high school who had a mean temper. He taught math and the newly introduced computer science. We learned DOS programming and how to create graphics by designating pixel ranges on ... 3/9/10
Morgan Chronicles by Raven Corinn Carluk
	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
Winner Day #23 by Tracy Wolff
	Bridget is the winner for the Eden Bradley contest. Drop me an e-mail at tracy@tracywolff.com with your snail mail and I'll pass it on to Eden. Congratulations!!!!!... 3/9/10
Interview with Dweezil by Kathleen Scott
	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
National Nutrition Month by Debora Dennis
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K.I.S.S. by Kerri-Leigh Grady
	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
It’s the Insanity That Makes Me Crazy Just Sayin’. by Jennifer Leeland
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TV Review: Undercover Boss by D. Renee Bagby
	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
Monday Musings: A Creative Blog Award by Constance Phillips
	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
This One Goes to 11: Queries are Hard by Robyn Bachar
	As we learned earlier, authors are scared of writing synopses. They're even more frightened of writing query letters, for many of the same reasons. In the synopsis you're trying to boil your novel dow... 3/8/10
Writing and Publishing Before the Book Deal by Kelsey Browning
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A Little Cam Part 4 by Patti O'Shea
	I added another page to the Cam and Damon scene I posted last week. I’ve included the original pages so that if you didn’t read it, there’s no need to search backward. Also, so tha... 3/8/10
Up, down, turn around... Please don't let me hit the ground... by Elysabeth Williams
	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
All quiet . . . by Kelly Gay
	. . . here at the blog recently. Sorry for the silence. My mom came down to visit, which is always a great, great time. We shopped, went antiquing, spent time outside with the kids, and ate a lot of f... 3/8/10
Interview with Dweezil by MK Mancos
	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
Movie Review–Alice in Wonderland by Suzanne Lazear
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The Jaguar Prince by Karen Kelley
	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
Spring Contest 2010 by Stephanie Draven
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TAW #6 Weekly Check-In by Deborah Cooke
	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
Copyright Infringement by C. L. Casey
	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
Upcoming Event - David Niall Wilson - Interview and Contest by Patricia Altner
	On Wednesday March 10 PVN in honored to welcome veteran horror writer David Niall Wilson who has recently published the urban fantasy Vintage Soul David will be here to answer my questions and ... 3/8/10
Clash of the Covers 3.8.10 by Dawn McClure
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Copyright Infringement by Casey Sheridan
	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
Muse Time with Elijana by Elijana Kindel
	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
A glimpse into the writing life… by Donna Grant
	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
TAW #6 Weekly Check-In by Claire Delacroix
	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
TV Review: Undercover Boss by Zenobia Renquist
	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
Muse Time with Elijana by Staci McGlothlin
	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
The Black Wolf at ShapeShifter Seductions by Savanna Kougar
	Evening purrs, my seductive and night-shimmering KitKats... yes, the Kougar is talking about the progress she’s made at SHAPESHIFTER SEDUCTIONS on her black wolf’s story... complete with a snippet, j... 3/8/10
Fantasy Man Monday by Eden Glenn
	My FB friend Danica Avet has gotten me hooked on her Fantasy Man Friday’s. www.danicaavet.wordpress.com I need uplifting on Mondays in order to count down to Friday. So, here’s my take for... 3/8/10
The name is Danby. Greyhill Danby by Alexis Morgan
	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
Clash of the Covers 3.8.10 by Barbara J. Hancock
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The Cover of Harvest Hunting by Yasmine Galenorn
	And here I present, the cover of Harvest Hunting! (And yes, it is a Tony Mauro cover, it is the same model and it fits the changes Delilah goes through in the book perfectly! I LOVE it--it's perfect f... 3/8/10
The time is now… by Marie-Claude Bourque
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Free Book Alert by Crystal-Rain Love
	Passing this on for a friend and fellow SBP author: Once a month, on a randomly chosen date, all email subscribers to this myblog at http://www.LisaPietsch.com will be entered in a drawing to win af... 3/7/10
Inspiration – San Francisco 1906 by Babette James
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Yo Ho A Pirate’s Life For Me: Excerpt from Sea Hawk’s Mistress by Kathy Kulig
	I had a ball writing this pirate adventure. I would listen to the soundtracks to all the Pirates of the Caribbean movies as I imagined Captain Jason Flint strutting the deck of his pirate vessel, The ... 3/7/10
The Muse Is Back With A Vengeance by Jae Lynne Davies
	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
Two (technically three) chances to win! by Arianna Skye
	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
Ebook week by Mechele Armstrong
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"In For A Penny," by Rose Lerner by Elizabeth Vail
	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
Guest Blogger: Lee Barwood by Hera St. Aubyn
	Supernatural OzarksLynda’s guest blogger Tracey Morris gave you a brief intro into some of the supernatural happenings in the Ozarks when she talked about the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. Been th... 3/7/10
Today's Blog Post by Sandy James
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After the War Movie by Angelia Almos
	Don't know how I've missed it for the last seven months, because I have looked. ARGH. But here is a proud mama moment of my little girl in her first short film. You Tube After the War She's the litt... 3/7/10
Read an Ebook Week by Ella Drake
	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
My Picks for Best and Worst by Elle J Rossi
	Sadly, I don't get to the movies often. Out of all that were up for best picture at the Oscars this year, I've only seen Avatar and Up. But this doesn't stop me from being a red carpet junkie. I love ... 3/7/10
Guest Blogger: Lee Barwood by Lynda Hilburn
	Supernatural OzarksLynda’s guest blogger Tracey Morris gave you a brief intro into some of the supernatural happenings in the Ozarks when she talked about the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. Been th... 3/7/10
Blowing away the deadline by Jus Accardo
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Friend of ePublishing Award by Rowena Beaumont Cherry
	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
So far in March... by Sarah Mäkelä
	...I've been circulating my urban fantasy with my top list of agents, which has netted two requests (one partial and one full, YAY!) I've also finished outlining urban fantasy novel #2 and begun worki... 3/6/10
Elemental Earth: Gnomes by Teresa Wilde
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When the Kaiyaiing Beast Takes Over Your Writing by K. A. Krantz
	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
Writing, Writing, Writing..... by Sandra Allan
	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
and the winner is... by Erica Hayes
	Okay, it's time for the winner of all those awesome downunder books. Thanks to everyone for coming along and joining in. You are all awesome.I have to admit, you guys crack me up. How am I supposed to... 3/6/10
I’m Not Hunting Wabbits by Marcia Colette
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Free Workshop for Writers: Before Copy Editing by Laura Bickle
	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
My #ebookweek Promo made the news in London by Nara Malone
	Rita T. sent me this from The Independent: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/apps-childrenrsquos-book-publishers-offer-read-an-ebook-week-specials-1916119.html If you look ... 3/6/10
Super Sneaky Virus by Marley Delarose
	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
10,000 hours and counting by Alice Anderson
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Back to Work by Michelle Polaris
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Return to high school by Shauna Roberts
	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
Today's Blog Post by Elisabeth Naughton
	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*
Flora Quest by Sarah Templeton
	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
And The Winner Is… by Annette McCleave
	…Mariska H. Congratulations, Mariska! Please email me with your address and I’ll send the ARC and cover off to you. For those of you who wonder about such things, I used Random.org to sele... 3/5/10
SO YOU WANT TO WRITE:Chap.3 by Nancy Lee Badger
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Pinch me! I must be dreaming – of genies! by Judi Fennell
	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
Spam It! by Anne Kane
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What Are You Reading? by Beth Caudill
	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
Starting over! by Alexis Fleming
	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
In Space (and weddings?) no one can hear you scream by Lany of Melany Logen
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Slow and Steady Wins the Race by Hetal Patel
	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
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
	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
The book, the reader and audio by Lee Lopez
	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
The Story Within Guidebook: a review by Susan Dennard
	Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 This book, by Alicia Rasley, is one of my favorites for the planning stage. She makes you think to get your characters, conflicts, and plot in gear. This is definitely my ... 3/4/10
My Knight's Baby by Hildie McQueen
	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
Thursday Thirteen! by Paige Tyler
	Thirteen Reasons to Buy MR. RIGHT-NOW, My Hot New Erotic Romance from Ellora's Cave!1. It has a sinfully sexy cover! 2. It has a hot, hunky hero you'll fall in love with...again and again and again an... 3/4/10
Babylon! by Chudney DeFreitas-Thomas
	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
2010 Marlene Award Finalist!!! by Ciara Stewart
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Excerpt from A Taste of Honey by P G Forte
	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
AND THE WINNER IS….(VALENTINE’S DAY PROMO) by Renee Wildes
	SARA J! Everyone had such great answers, but Sara really went above and beyond to have her voice heard! So I’ve decided that Sara’s my latest winner and gets her choice of my Guardians of ... 3/3/10
Visiting Dignitary AND NEWS! by Cat Adams
	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
Amy Spotted at Bon Jovi by Amy Rench
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Sola Writers - March Presentation by Mary Lou Widmer "Researching The Historical Romance" by Dawn Chartier
	Speaker for Sola-Writers March 20th meeting is Mary Lou Widmer..... Mary Lou Widmer is a native of New Orleans, a former teacher, historian, and twelve-times published author. She taught in the high... 3/2/10
Off to the first conference of the year by J L Wilson
	I'm heading out tomorrow for the first conference of the year -- going to New Orleans. So no time to blog (right now). I'll try to blog from the hotel if I can. If not -- have a great week!... 3/2/10
HABITS OF THE PRODUCTIVE WRITER by Rebecca York
	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
Newest Release: "Anything You Can Do" by April Ash
	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
Contemporary YA Romance is… by Heather Howland
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Confederate Rose is a finalist in the Reader's Choice Bean Pot Contest!! by Susan Macatee
	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*
Hero’s Calling – Chapter Sixty by Kelsey Card
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Olympic Lessons in Life by Robie Madison
	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
I Must Be Growing Up by Kelly McCrady
	"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
Newest Release: "Anything You Can Do" by Marianne Stephens
	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
Another Liquid Silver Book’s Contract by Marisa Chenery
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March(ing) right along by M Flagg
	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
Head Spinning Yet? by Amanda Berry
	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
What I've Been Watching Lately by Linda Wisdom
	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
A great review! by Deborah Blake
	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
Flash Fiction Featured on WickedJungle.com by DehMajisha Sigee
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Veridian Digital Library…. by Leslie Dow
	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
Once again, with feeling. by Nicole Hacker
	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
Two Highly Recommended Books by Brenda Thatcher Clark
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Mark Your Calendars! by Marilu Mann
	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
Hello March! And Tim Gunn wins best human being award. by Leanna Renee Hieber
	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
Arthritis Day by Dana Marie Bell
	For some reason (snow) my hand has decided (I HATE snow) to act up the past few days. (Have I mentioned I HATE snow?) I can barely type. In fact, I'm going to stop now. But if you've been trying to ge... 2/25/10
2009 Paranormal Excellence Awards for Romantic Literature (PEARL) by Ester Lopez
	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
Are you a lousy boss? by Mary O’Gara
	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
Deidre Guest Blogging with Author Leah Braemel! by Deidre Knight
	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
Write On! Wednesday: Megan Hart on Writing by Cynthia Eden
	Today’s guest (for my very first installment of WRITE ON! WEDNESDAY) is the uber talented Megan Hart. Megan, thanks for answering my writing questions! And, by the way, if you haven’t rea... 2/24/10
It's All in How You Advertise by Vicky Burkholder
	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
Blog Winner by Sidney Ayers
	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
In the Home Stretch or A Chance to Win by Pamala Knight
	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
Conflicted by S. J. Day
	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
Mobile Technology by Jenna Howard
	After 10-ish years, my AlphaSmart 3000, basically crapped out on me. It felt like I needed a sledge hammer to press the keys down. So I began to look around for a replacement.I love my laptop (strokes... 2/22/10
Wanna Know Some Cool News? by Cambria Dillon
	... 2/22/10
Quick referral post by Gail Dayton
	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
The Olympics – a gold medal performance by Teresa D'Amario
	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
Always know where your gun is and always ditch the socks. by Alison Diem
	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
How multitasking is not a good thing sometimes by Eilis Flynn
	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
Thanks for the votes! by jj Keller
	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
How multitasking is not a good thing sometimes by Elizabeth Flynn
	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
Finally...THE CALL! by Kerri Nelson
	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
Getting out is good but . . . by Kalayna Price
	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
About the Novella (in case anyone was wondering) by Val Roberts
	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
Establishing Yourself Under a New Pseudonym by Bobbye Terry
	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
CONFLICT by Michelle Picard
	... 2/15/10
What To Do When Characters Won’t Leave by Pamela Turner
	... 2/15/10
Free read! Skyclad Whispers by Ari Thatcher
	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
News, sort of by Linda Robertson
	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
Okay, so…I SOLD! by Cate Rowan
	... 2/11/10
Alpha Smart for Writers by Deborah Carr
	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
New Release: Jeaniene Frost by Rosalie Lario
	... 2/9/10
Free Read by Sara Brookes
	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
Inside-Out for Plotting with Characters by Shannon Donnelly
	... 2/8/10
Making Time for Dreams... by Linda Poitevin
	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
Mediumship To Go by Debra Glass - an Amazon Best Seller by Elissa Wilds
	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
Finishing Your Novel by Lynda K. Scott
	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
Another celebratory giveaway! by Saskia Walker
	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
Morning Coffee by Lisa Hendrix
	... 2/3/10
So, What is Happening with the Himalayan Glaciers? by Danielle Meitiv
	... 2/2/10
Be My Vampire Valentine by Jessica Lee
	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
Do you suffer from "Sporadic Blogging Disorder"? by Maeve Greyson
	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
What is your idea of a HOT Fireman contest!!! by Deborah Panger
	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
What is your idea of a HOT Fireman contest!!! by Deborah J Panger
	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
A BACKWARD LOOK AT “NO DECORUM” by Mary Ann Webber
	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
From book sale to bookshelf – Envelopes by Rebecca Zanetti
	... 1/28/10
Vampire Myths by Terry Lee Wilde
	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
Procrastination...anyone? by Brenna Ash
	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
Real Life Dilbert Moments by La-Tessa Montgomery
	... 1/23/10
Rock Of Ages by Alana Albertson
	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
Neuromarketing by Daryn Cross
	... 1/22/10
Meet Nerina Simpson by Tigris Eden
	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
CPA - Day 2 by Cindy Carroll
	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
A Tale of Two Demon Slayers – book release contest! by Angie Fox
	... 1/19/10
Step Away From the Keyboard by Stefanie Worth
	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
What does it mean to be a bestseller? by Callie James
	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
Blogger Beware: Hot Topic! by Darynda Jones
	... 1/13/10
Accountability by Gwynlyn MacKenzie
	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
Trapping Demons by Jana Oliver
	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
A review for TIES THAT BIND by Keena Kincaid
	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
Twelve Days of Jeanie Day Twelve: "To Be With You" by Jean Ryan
	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
Linnea Sinclair: Romantic SF is not a contradiction in terms. by Bart Palamaro
	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
An Interview with Lena Austin by Lynn Crain
	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
Hello by Higley Browne
	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
Beginnings by Shannon Dee
	... 12/16/09
NEWS: On the Far Side by Sharon Lynn Fisher
	2009 On the Far Side contest - My work-in-progress Echo 8 won 1st place in the paranormal category!... 12/15/09
Today's Blog Post by Rosalind M Green
	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
Review: Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson by Fiona Darrow
	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
Yummy Holiday Treats & A Contest To Win A Free Book! by Kimberly Ivey
	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
Harlequin Horizon: Pay-To-Play by Candace Sams
	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
Harlequin Horizon: Pay-To-Play by C.S. Chatterly
	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
How to Keep Up? by Billi Jones-DiMatteo
	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
NaNo Day 18, Characters Come and Characters Go by Deborah Wright
	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
My book is going to PRINT!! by Alicia Maddox
	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
Another Year Older, Another Year Wiser? by Rosalind Stone
	… 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
Published under pen name by Lori Philbin
	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
If I just lay here… by Katie Ellyson
	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
Cooking Trout by Debra Maher
	... 11/3/09
Possession Prize Pack winners! by Jessa Slade
	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
Writing Contests by Toria Dunford
	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
Catching up and getting back to Normal by C.J. Ellisson
	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
Lance Lodestar and the Bikini Babes of Galaxy 7 by Daria Drake
	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
Hello world-A character portrait by Jolie Pethtel
	... 10/19/09
A Dragon's Take on Eating, Cotton Seeds, and Dr. Norman Borlaug by Sherri Godsey
	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
Working on Sensitivity by Debra Holland
	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
Future Musings Hiatus by PJ von Detweiler
	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
Welcome one and all! by Aubrey Adler
	... 9/6/09
WOW by Nicole Reising
	And just like that, its all fresh and brand new. . 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
US Military Wives Semi-Finalist Week #12 by Sara Taney Humphreys
	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
Hero’s Calling – Chapter Thirty-Two by Melanie Card
	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
And the Winners Are... by Robin L. Rotham
	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
Harry Potter & the Half Blood Prince Trailer by Parker Monroe
	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
Hello! by Dawn Berkoski
	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
Book Reviews by LeBaron Cecilia
	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
Wedding update by Skye Forbes
	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