Check This Blog Out!: July 2013

Wednesday 31 July 2013

Strands of Pattern: Elsie Park on Medieval Weapons & Shadows of Valor

Strands of Pattern: Elsie Park on Medieval Weapons & Shadows of Valor: Jeff, thank you for having me as a guest! I enjoy you blog posts and comments, and I’m honored to be here. Shadows of Valor is my debu...

The Open Vein: Welcome To Camp NA!

The Open Vein: Welcome To Camp NA!: Be sure to pack extra clean underwear, a toothbrush, and mosquito repellent, 'cause we're going to a very special summer camp folks!...

David Powers King: Amber Argyle: "Evil Queen" Of The Cosmic Table!

David Powers King: Amber Argyle: "Evil Queen" Of The Cosmic Table!: A few years ago, I met a fellow author at a writer's conference who shared the same dream I had. We even wrote the same genre and we w...

Blogging from A to Z April Challenge: Amy Burle: Write! Write! Write!

Blogging from A to Z April Challenge: Amy Burle: Write! Write! Write!: Amy Willoughby-Burle is the author of Out Across the Nowhere , a collection of short stories. Her fiction has appeared in numerous liter...

Michael Offutt: If a perceived threat is big enough do you think w...

Michael Offutt: If a perceived threat is big enough do you think w...: The NSA site right here in Utah where I live. X-Men: Days of Future Past is tapping into the same viral marketing that propelled othe...

Bird's Nest: The Wolverine Movie Review and Awards

Bird's Nest: The Wolverine Movie Review and Awards: After waiting for this movie to come out for like FOREVER, I finally got to go see The Wolverine on Sunday night. My fervent desire to see i...

Gwen Gardner, YA Fiction Author: Tree of Life Collaborative Writing Challenge

Gwen Gardner, YA Fiction Author: Tree of Life Collaborative Writing Challenge: I'm participating in the TREE OF LIFE: Branching Out collaborative writing challenge over at Sam Geary's blog. A group of write...

Elizabeth Seckman, Author: Short and Simple...Like Me ;)

Elizabeth Seckman, Author: Short and Simple...Like Me ;): See? In pictures...it looks reddish. Right? Sometimes my attempts at frugality bite me square on the butt. I bought futons for the ...

Tuesday 30 July 2013

Lyla Lee: Back to Writing and the CROWNFALL Playlist!

Lyla Lee: Back to Writing and the CROWNFALL Playlist!: After taking a several-month long break in which I wrestled with personal things (namely, my thoughts about writing and whether or not I wan...

PROJECT MAYHEM: Nightstand Check, by Tracy Edward Wymer

PROJECT MAYHEM: Nightstand Check, by Tracy Edward Wymer: Can't go wrong with Hiaasen. Hoot. Flush. Chomp. August is almost here, which means summer is almost over. Noooooooooo..... ...

Jill Scribbles: Prep School Confidential

Jill Scribbles: Prep School Confidential: Shout-out to Kara Taylor , whose awesome debut comes out today! Congrats, lady!!! From Goodreads: In this breathtaking debut that re...

Brenda Drake . . . under the influence of coffee: Win a kindle with a copy of AWAKENINGS by J.E. Sha...

Brenda Drake . . . under the influence of coffee: Win a kindle with a copy of AWAKENINGS by J.E. Sha...: Title: Awakenings Author: J. E. Shannon Publisher: Entranced Publishing Genre: YA paranormal romance ...

Life is Good: Slice and Dice

Life is Good: Slice and Dice: Embarrassing story time again. These come around when I'm sitting staring at my computer and it's way past noon and I've got n...

Team Hybrid Pubbed!: Monday Teaser for TIES!! Can't Wait for August 26!...

Team Hybrid Pubbed!: Monday Teaser for TIES!! Can't Wait for August 26!...: Steph and I have been grappling with Ryan and Hattie...who are falling in love, even if they won't admit it! Here is a little teaser f...

Author Steph Campbell: Some things I know...

Author Steph Campbell: Some things I know...: I got an email from a writer the other day who was reaching out for some insight as to what I've learned since I published my first book...

Julie Flanders: The Ghosts of Aquinnah and the Gay Head Lighthouse...

Julie Flanders: The Ghosts of Aquinnah and the Gay Head Lighthouse...: As I've mentioned on this blog before, my upcoming novel The Ghosts of Aquinnah is set on the island of Martha's Vineyard. The o...

Tammy Theriault: Friday Night Alibi Tour Stop: I'm a Reject!

Tammy Theriault: Friday Night Alibi Tour Stop: I'm a Reject!: Oh, no! Not the "R" word!! Yep, I said it... REJECT! It is the cake. But guess what tops that gooberly-dark chocolately-yummi...

The Indelibles: Summer

The Indelibles: Summer: I love summer. Well, I actually love summer more when I'm not twenty-five pounds heavier than usual (baby will...

Myself as Written: All Around Update: Writing, Baby, and the Secret P...

Myself as Written: All Around Update: Writing, Baby, and the Secret P...: On writing: Working on revisions for THE GLASS MAGICIAN ; having a hard time really getting down and dirty with them. I usually dump my g...

Monday 29 July 2013

Michael Offutt: I'm kind of excited about Star Wars Rebels. Okay I...

Michael Offutt: I'm kind of excited about Star Wars Rebels. Okay I...: So I saw on io9 last night that Star Wars Celebration Europe had a big reveal: concept art for the follow-up series to the Clone Wars. If y...

So, You're a Writer...: My School Visit

So, You're a Writer...: My School Visit: Is it just me, or are the opportunities that scare us the most rewarding? A few months ago, I was asked to speak at an elementary school. ...

The Five Year Project: Good news bad news

The Five Year Project: Good news bad news: Good news is that my laptop is back. Bad news is that none of my programs could be reinstalled by the it people, so I have to do it mys...

Aloha! Mark Koopmans says hi from HI: Of Barriers to Prose

Aloha! Mark Koopmans says hi from HI: Of Barriers to Prose: Aloha, On the evening of Nov. 9, 1989, I worked the opening night at a new private club in Amsterdam. One of my first tables ordered a...

Leigh Covington: Books and Blogging

Leigh Covington: Books and Blogging: The other day my friend left a message on Facebook: Does anyone know of any good books to read? I could have made her a list! Like a ...

Alex J. Cavanaugh: Blogging Rules and The Wolverine Review! Plus Ninj...

Alex J. Cavanaugh: Blogging Rules and The Wolverine Review! Plus Ninj...: Today there is a very special interview at the blog of C. Lee McKenzie . Why is it special? It’s Bassan’s first interview! Just ten years...

TheWriteGame: Featuring Bassan From Cassa Storm &The Write Club

TheWriteGame: Featuring Bassan From Cassa Storm &The Write Club: Visit Alex Cavanaugh's Great Blog . I always love to hear what kids have to say about their lives and the world they live in, so...

Angela Brown: Not Your Average Scavenger Hunt

Angela Brown: Not Your Average Scavenger Hunt: Vacations can be wickedly wonderful but also leave you a bit wonky-wacky. When I first got back from vacay last Monday, I was still giddy ...

David Powers King: Moonpennies, Exclusive Cover Reveal, Woven Is Now ...

David Powers King: Moonpennies, Exclusive Cover Reveal, Woven Is Now ...: I'm going to hold up the flow of sci-fi and fantasy awesomeness to share the news that a good friend of mine, clear back from middle s...

... MICHAEL DI GESU ... ... ... In Time ... ...: A SPARK IGNITES ... A NEW CREATION IS BORN ....

... MICHAEL DI GESU ... ... ... In Time ... ...: A SPARK IGNITES ... A NEW CREATION IS BORN ....: A delicate hand rests on a table. Fingers tap lightly as a young woman stares at an urn, gracing a fireplace mantle. Of father. I've ...

Kidbits: Interview with Julie Grasso!

Kidbits: Interview with Julie Grasso!: Today, we have a special guest here on Kidbits! *confetti* *balloons* *tons of silly string* JULIE GRASSO !!! You don&#39...

Spunk On A Stick's Tips: How to do a Successful Book Signing

Spunk On A Stick's Tips: How to do a Successful Book Signing: Today Siv Ottem's cover art for her debut novel, Secrets of the Ash Tree , is being revealed by Michael Di Gesu, the cover artist. Be ...

Writing Off the Edge: FSF: The Elixir of Limitlessness

Writing Off the Edge: FSF: The Elixir of Limitlessness: It's time once again for Five Sentence Fiction . The prompt for this week is LIMITLESS . Those of you who have missed previous...

Sunday 28 July 2013

Elise Fallson: In Review: Pacific Rim

Elise Fallson: In Review: Pacific Rim: ((((((((( Contains Spoilers )))))))))) and possibly typos :P So I went to the cinema to see Pacific Rim a couple nights ago. I’...

I Will Never Give you Up: Leaders & followers: Memories of a 6 year old

I Will Never Give you Up: Leaders & followers: Memories of a 6 year old: In order for him to relate to the tortured girl Carrie White in his book Carrie, *Stephen King tells how he had to explore an area i...

Friday 26 July 2013

Been Writing?: MY FATE FOR YOURS!!

Been Writing?: MY FATE FOR YOURS!!: Happy release day to me and Steph :D There's something extra awesome about collaborations because all the happy stuff is shared. ...

Elizabeth Seckman, Author: Fiction Friday! Alexandrea Weis

Elizabeth Seckman, Author: Fiction Friday! Alexandrea Weis: Alex and one of her rescued babies Today I'd like to welcome Alexandrea Weis! Alex is a writer and an advanced practice registe...

Elizabeth Seckman, Author: Fiction Friday! Alexandrea Weis

Elizabeth Seckman, Author: Fiction Friday! Alexandrea Weis: Alex and one of her rescued babies Today I'd like to welcome Alexandrea Weis! Alex is a writer and an advanced practice registe...

I Will Never Give you Up: STUFF

I Will Never Give you Up: STUFF: Source Salam my lovely friends :) Just passing by to tell you what’s going on in my life right now; I finally started “Th...

Charity's Writing Journey: Fade Into Me Hooks and Hangers

Charity's Writing Journey: Fade Into Me Hooks and Hangers: I loved Tara's sharing of hooks and hangers from her debut novel Pop Travel . So, today I'm going to share the hooks and hangers for...

Thursday 25 July 2013

Sharon Bayliss: Managing Reader Expectations through Cover Art by ...

Sharon Bayliss: Managing Reader Expectations through Cover Art by ...: It's day three of the Blogger Book Fair! Today I am proud to welcome C.J. Brightley, author of the Erdemen Honor series, including The K...

City Muse Country Muse: Thursday Post

City Muse Country Muse: Thursday Post: An update of sorts... Little Natures Apples, they grab them from the kitchen before I have the chance to wash the w...

Young Adultish: The Truth About the Boy Who Rode the Unicycle

Young Adultish: The Truth About the Boy Who Rode the Unicycle: In seventh grade I liked a boy because that’s what you did in seventh grade. He had bleached blonde hair, wore pink polo shi...

Bird's Nest: The Cephalopod Coffeehouse Meeting- July

Bird's Nest: The Cephalopod Coffeehouse Meeting- July: Well hello there! It's time once again for the Cephalopod Coffeehouse. This wonderful group of diverse bloggers, hosted by The Armchair...

The Five Year Project: The Plan

The Five Year Project: The Plan: Seems like quite a few of you want to know the plan. So would I. Kidding! I actually have put some thought into this project. Here's th...

Wednesday 24 July 2013

Amlokiblogs: #amreading #Fantasy by Jemima Pett

Amlokiblogs: #amreading #Fantasy by Jemima Pett: I featured Jemima Pett on my blog in April during the A to Z Challenge , and she was happy with the results, which is why we're back to...

Amlokiblogs: #amreading #Fantasy by Jemima Pett

Amlokiblogs: #amreading #Fantasy by Jemima Pett: I featured Jemima Pett on my blog in April during the A to Z Challenge , and she was happy with the results, which is why we're back to...

Leave it to Livia : Author Spotlight: Cassie Mae

Leave it to Livia : Author Spotlight: Cassie Mae: Please welcome Cassie Mae , author of Friday Night Alibi ! Hey everyone! I’m over here at Livia’s (who is awesomazing) and...

Writing Belle: YA Zombie Novel: The Dead

Writing Belle: YA Zombie Novel: The Dead: The kids in the UK have a problem: all of the adults have been infected with a nefarious, rather disgusting disease that makes them look l...

Julie Flanders: Interview with Cathrina Constantine

Julie Flanders: Interview with Cathrina Constantine: I'm so excited to be interviewing my friend Cathrina Constantine today for the Blogger Book Fair. Cathrina and I got to be friends...

Author Jen Naumann: Jack Johnson - "I Got You" Music Video

Author Jen Naumann: Jack Johnson - "I Got You" Music Video: If you've read What I've Done then you're already well aware of what a giant Jack Johnson fan I am. It never hurts that he lives...

Been Writing?: Pushing the Boundaries of Romance

Been Writing?: Pushing the Boundaries of Romance: Not THAT way you dirty, dirty birds... ;-O Kidding. No secret that I've known Nyrae for a very long time. I met her not long after...

Tuesday 23 July 2013

Charity's Writing Journey: Blog Hop Interview for KidLit/YA

Charity's Writing Journey: Blog Hop Interview for KidLit/YA: I was invited by my friend and fellow WiDo Author , Jadie Jones , to participate in a “blog hop interview.” I think it started as a YA inter...

Been Writing?: I Don't Know Who I Am As A Writer

Been Writing?: I Don't Know Who I Am As A Writer: I feel like I should be standing at the front of some kind of a support group where everyone would shout - "Hi, Jolene!" I think...

Elise Fallson: Today - Yesterday: The Funnies

Elise Fallson: Today - Yesterday: The Funnies: Today. This is a photograph of the funnies from my father's paper. It's a half a page long. He used to add the funnies to th...

Author Jen Naumann: Plot Twists, Holes and Messed Up Endings

Author Jen Naumann: Plot Twists, Holes and Messed Up Endings: I'm a total story junkie. I love hearing new tales, whether told in movies or books. While I usually say I like them to be completely u...

Rachel Morgan: Book Reviews: Team Trinity by Fiona Snyckers | Fri...

Rachel Morgan: Book Reviews: Team Trinity by Fiona Snyckers | Fri...: Title : Team Trinity Author : Fiona Snyckers Life at boarding school is not all diets, dresses and dances, as Trinity Luhabe discover...

David Powers King: The Teaser For The Most Anticipated Animated Film ...

David Powers King: The Teaser For The Most Anticipated Animated Film ...: I think I just swooned ... Welcome back! I had a pretty intense weekend finalizing format edits for Woven , so I don't have ...

Monday 22 July 2013

Been Writing?: Writing Your Bio...

Been Writing?: Writing Your Bio...: I've seriously driven myself IN-sane trying to write my bio. So this may be a boring post, but hopefully one you can bookmark that'l...

Leave it to Livia : Movies, Movies and More Movies!

Leave it to Livia : Movies, Movies and More Movies!: I haven't posted my movie reviews in awhile on here. I know Liz Seckman trusts my recommendations. With that said, here's my...

Gwen Gardner, YA Fiction Author: What's On Your Bookshelf?

Gwen Gardner, YA Fiction Author: What's On Your Bookshelf?: Life has been interesting lately, to say the least. Most of you know that I moved for work a couple of months ago while my husband stayed be...

Tara Tyler Talks: Un-POP-pable

Tara Tyler Talks: Un-POP-pable: Hey Everyone, Hope you all had a fantastic weekend! I just got back from our family vacation and I'm so happy to be home (will post p...

Writing on the Wall: Interview with Michelle Izmaylov

Writing on the Wall: Interview with Michelle Izmaylov: Today I have an interview with Michelle Izmaylov. Her new book, Ricochet, just came out. (We had a bit of a mix up and my questions were los...

J. A. Bennett, A Writer's Journey: Friday Night Alibi Author/Editor interview!

J. A. Bennett, A Writer's Journey: Friday Night Alibi Author/Editor interview!: Hey folks! Today I have the privilege of not only welcoming the super talented Cassie Mae, but her editor Sue from Random House. I jumped...

Sunday 21 July 2013

W O R D + S T U F F: I've written 10 books and 1 novella

W O R D + S T U F F: I've written 10 books and 1 novella: So, yeah, I've been aware of this little "issue" for a few years now - I'm excellent at spewing out those first drafts...

[B.O.O.K.L.I.F.E]: Tour : Guest Post : Read Me Dead & Piercing Throug...

[B.O.O.K.L.I.F.E]: Tour : Guest Post : Read Me Dead & Piercing Throug...: Title : Read Me Dead Author : Emerald Barnes Genre : Thriller Published Date : April 19th 2012 Publisher : Self-Published Pag...

Saturday 20 July 2013

PROJECT MAYHEM: Writing the Opposite Gender: J.K. Rowling and THE ...

PROJECT MAYHEM: Writing the Opposite Gender: J.K. Rowling and THE ...: As I’ve posted here before, I’m a major fan of J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter, so when news came out that Ms. Rowling was the author of a ...

Simply Sarah: I Spy a Secret Blogfest! and Celebrate the Small T...

Simply Sarah: I Spy a Secret Blogfest! and Celebrate the Small T...: Its time for VicLit's Celebrate the Small Things AND Jordan McCollum's I Spy a Secret Blogfest! Today I am celebrating that ...

Friday 19 July 2013

David Powers King: Pacific Rim: A Blockbuster Knockout With The Power...

David Powers King: Pacific Rim: A Blockbuster Knockout With The Power...: "We're no longer an army - we're the resistance." - Stacker Guillermo del Toro sure loves his trans-dimensional being...

The Doubting Writer: Summer's Edge and Double Edge

The Doubting Writer: Summer's Edge and Double Edge: I'm really, really bad at self-promotion. Still, I I need to say something about Summer's Edge and Summer's Double Edge , ...

My First Book: And now, I'm serious. (A Landmark Announcement)

My First Book: And now, I'm serious. (A Landmark Announcement): For those of you who are wondering, I'm posting the Paying Forward winners on Monday. I have about 8 people left who still need to claim...

Mary-andering Creatively: Sharing and Exploring Friday Blog Hops

Mary-andering Creatively: Sharing and Exploring Friday Blog Hops: By Mary Hill Dear Reader: You probably have noticed that I have begun moderating my comments. In this day and age, it is necessary. I ha...

Aloha! Mark Koopmans says hi from HI: It's All In The Numbers - Thanks To YOU :)

Aloha! Mark Koopmans says hi from HI: It's All In The Numbers - Thanks To YOU :): Aloha, I'm not a numbers person, but this week has made me feel like I'm a real-life baseball stat. Future MLB Star? Why not, S...

Entertaining Interests: Celebrate Your Week

Entertaining Interests: Celebrate Your Week: Ahhh, it's Friday! The weekend is upon us! VikLit always puts on a great Friday celebration! This week I'm celebrating.....

Thursday 18 July 2013

Myself as Written: Big Announcement #2: A Bit of a Lifestyle Change.....

Myself as Written: Big Announcement #2: A Bit of a Lifestyle Change.....: This little bugger is the reason I haven't worked on THE SECRET PROJECT in six weeks. I'm too sick! 10 weeks and countin...

Go Teen Writers: 5 Ways to Make a Series Work

Go Teen Writers: 5 Ways to Make a Series Work: Roseanna M. White pens her novels under the Betsy Ross flag hanging above her desk, with her Jane Austen action figure watching over he...

Conceive Writing: Writing for Your Readers & Exploring Lolita

Conceive Writing: Writing for Your Readers & Exploring Lolita: As I think about writing or myself as a writer/author, I become more aware that I should give back to readers something for the time the...

StrangePegs: The Religion of Writing: Part Four -- "My Pastor S...

StrangePegs: The Religion of Writing: Part Four -- "My Pastor S...: I'm going to tell you a secret. It's one of those things that people will say with their mouths but they don't really believe. T...

Young Adultish: Book Club: CODA by Emma Trevayne

Young Adultish: Book Club: CODA by Emma Trevayne: Coda is set in a dystopian New York City where listening to (aka tracking) addictive government-encoded music is mandated by t...

Clare Dugmore Writes: 1307: The Ghost - Blogtour Stop: Ghostly Chat with...

Clare Dugmore Writes: 1307: The Ghost - Blogtour Stop: Ghostly Chat with...: Since December 2012, Christine Rains has introduced us to six wonderful books from her amazing 13 th Floor Series. In my opinion, the ...

Please don't feed the Mimsey: Guest Post with author Cassie Mae: Part of the "Fr...

Please don't feed the Mimsey: Guest Post with author Cassie Mae: Part of the "Fr...: Hello Gentle Readers, The " Christmas In July: 12 Days of Mimsey " blog hop went exceedingly well! Thank you so much! Now, I&#39...

Wednesday 17 July 2013

Scribblings of an Aspiring Author.: What's Up Wednesday - 17 July

Scribblings of an Aspiring Author.: What's Up Wednesday - 17 July: Time for What's Up Wednesday again, featuring the Ready Set Write check in ;) It's so helpful having this weekly catch up! What I...

Jessica K. McKendry: Stuff

Jessica K. McKendry: Stuff: Hello strangers…I know it's been a while, but the good news is that I'm back. I've just…kind of been…trying to…maybe…avoid resp...

The Murphey Saga: Monday Mailbox ~ Spotlighting- Alex J. Cavanaugh

The Murphey Saga: Monday Mailbox ~ Spotlighting- Alex J. Cavanaugh: Instead of answering e-mails today, I am choosing to spotlight an author/blogger today. I'll answer your emails next Monday. Today I&#...

Alex J. Cavanaugh: Sharknado Play-by-Play! Plus Ninja News and Monste...

Alex J. Cavanaugh: Sharknado Play-by-Play! Plus Ninja News and Monste...: Ninja News Talli Roland signed a two-book deal with Amazon Publishing. They will re-publish The Pollyanna Plan with a new cover and re...

Tuesday 16 July 2013

Angela Brown: Can You Make the Perfect Alibi? Fun Times on the C...

Angela Brown: Can You Make the Perfect Alibi? Fun Times on the C...: From Cassie Mae's FRIDAY NIGHT ALIBI , a debut New Adult novel for Random House's Flirt line, I bring you Chase Moroney. He'...

What Dr Who’s Scarf Taught Me about Writing

David Powers King: "Pop Travel" Release, "Kinetic" Cover Reveal, and ...

David Powers King: "Pop Travel" Release, "Kinetic" Cover Reveal, and ...: Welcome back! Hard to believe it's the middle of July already, isn't it? Well, it's here, and there's nothing we can do ab...

Been Writing?: My Fate for Yours teaser...

Been Writing?: My Fate for Yours teaser...: Steph and I thought we'd share a fun little teaser of My FATE for Yours... “What are you doing with the coins?” I ask, as I...

Monday 15 July 2013

Tammy Theriault: Hot Chicks Unite!! BANGBANG*

Tammy Theriault: Hot Chicks Unite!! *BANG*BANG*: Sapphire Star Publishing must have some stellar requirements. I mean, check out 2 of their HOT commodities: Nancy Thompson & Carr...

Anne R. Allen's Blog: Are Your Dreams Standing in the Way of Writing Suc...

Anne R. Allen's Blog: Are Your Dreams Standing in the Way of Writing Suc...: What’s the difference between a dream and a goal? Short answer: reality. A dream is a creature of the imagination, full of sparkles and...

Nyrae Dawn: Summer Lovin' Party

Nyrae Dawn: Summer Lovin' Party: As you guys know, this weekend was the Summer Lovin' Reader Party. So. Much. Fun. I had a blast you guys! We started out on Thursday...

The Doubting Writer: A Quote

The Doubting Writer: A Quote: If you trusted the justice system to find a man guilty, you must trust it when it finds a man not guilty, or it's just partiality yo...

Bird's Nest: I Survived the Sleepover!

Bird's Nest: I Survived the Sleepover!: Good Morning everybody! How was your weekend? Mine was crazy, as predicted. But, I did it! I survived the sleep over party. It wasn't ...

Been Writing?: BETTER. MORE. FASTER. GO!!!

Been Writing?: BETTER. MORE. FASTER. GO!!!: Pressure... I've done the goodreads challenge the last couple years and I signed up again, but something's happened... I thought...

Dizneeee's World of Books: SEE ME: Cover Reveal & Information

Dizneeee's World of Books: SEE ME: Cover Reveal & Information: Okay, this post today is so VERY exciting! Wendy Higgins is self-publishing a book and it sounds like it will be such a fun read. Publisher...

Friday 12 July 2013

Julie Flanders: The Best-Laid Plans...

Julie Flanders: The Best-Laid Plans...: Last week I read Annalisa Crawford's post for the Insecure Writer's Support Group and she wrote about how she hasn't foll...

Aloha! Mark Koopmans says hi from HI: Hi! From Hawaii (HI2) - Polynesian Cultural Center...

Aloha! Mark Koopmans says hi from HI: Hi! From Hawaii (HI2) - Polynesian Cultural Center...: Aloha, Will Call: A popular guy at the PCC For this latest edition of Hi! from Hawaii ( HI 2 ), I want to first offer a complime...

Bird's Nest: Sleep. It's not over-rated. At all.

Bird's Nest: Sleep. It's not over-rated. At all.: Hey guys. So let me fill you in on what's been up. Me! That's what. Haven't been getting much sleep these past few days and I&#3...

Cassie Mae: FRIDAY NIGHT ALIBI TOUR! (Omgosh, it's here!)

Cassie Mae: FRIDAY NIGHT ALIBI TOUR! (Omgosh, it's here!): Okay, okay, I will try to do this professionally. I can't! My blog tour is here!!!!!! AGH!!!! *dances and flails and makes a com...

Been Writing?: What. Is. Up.

Been Writing?: What. Is. Up.: Here's some very random catch up mixed with a TON of pics because I FEEL LIKE IT ;-) I got THESE lovelies just this morning :-D ...

Elise Fallson: French Books Drive Me Crazy

Elise Fallson: French Books Drive Me Crazy: On the left, you have a stack of English printed books. On the right, you have a stack of books printed in France. See anything t...

The League of Extraordinary Writers: See Lissa and Genn at Comic Con International 2013...

The League of Extraordinary Writers: See Lissa and Genn at Comic Con International 2013...: Hi Leaguers! Gennifer Albin and Lissa Price will soon be at the craziness that is Comic-Con to talk about YA novels. Signings will take pla...

Thursday 11 July 2013

The Indelibles: Author Brand in the Age of Indie (Indie Life)

The Indelibles: Author Brand in the Age of Indie (Indie Life): Because being indie doesn't have to mean going it alone. So, it's 12:37am and I'm awake. Not on purpose, actually, b...

Kidbits: What's Up Wednesday and Ready.Set.Write!

Kidbits: What's Up Wednesday and Ready.Set.Write!: This weekly bloghop, sponsored by Jaime Morrow and Erin L. Funk , is geared toward writers and readers, allowing us to touch base with ...

Charity's Writing Journey: Sora's Quest by T.L. Shrefler

Charity's Writing Journey: Sora's Quest by T.L. Shrefler: Hey everybody! I'm bringing you another review today, but wanted to take a moment to remind you that I have a facebook page . If you are...

YA Author Elana Johnson: DUALED by Elsie Chapman

YA Author Elana Johnson: DUALED by Elsie Chapman: Okay, so one of my favorite genres is dystopian. I love almost everything I read, and DUALED by Elsie Chapman is no exception. Not only is t...

Swagger: BLOGS AND BLOGGERS

Swagger: BLOGS AND BLOGGERS: by Kathy Cannon Wiechman I was introduced to blogs several years ago by friends who invited me to follow theirs. I enjoyed checking in a ...

Michael Offutt: If you haven't been paying attention to the Treyvo...

Michael Offutt: If you haven't been paying attention to the Treyvo...: Yesterday, the defense team of George Zimmerman made their closing arguments in the Treyvon Martin case and it's expected that the ju...

David Powers King: The LEGO Movie: A Dream Come True and the Satire o...

David Powers King: The LEGO Movie: A Dream Come True and the Satire o...: I opened my first LEGO set when I was seven - a small tower on an even smaller island with a couple of British soldiers and a couple pirat...

Michael Offutt: If you haven't been paying attention to the Treyvo...

Nomis Paranormal Palace: Review – The Heart's Ashes by A.M. Hudson

Nomis Paranormal Palace: Review – The Heart's Ashes by A.M. Hudson: Title: The Heart's Ashes Author: A.M. Hudson Series: Dark Secrets #2 Genre: Paranormal Romance Published: June 23rd 2012 ...

Nomis Paranormal Palace: Review – Unveiled by Lauren Grimley

Nomis Paranormal Palace: Review – Unveiled by Lauren Grimley: Title: Unveiled Author: Lauren Grimley Series: Alex Crocker #2 Genre: Paranormal Romance Published: April 27 th 2012 ...

Wednesday 10 July 2013

Been Writing?: Having A Book

Been Writing?: Having A Book: When I was pregnant with my first kid, everything was exciting. I threw up a ridiculous amount, and still, it was exciting. I WAS GROWING ...

Cassie Mae: New Adult Is Not Sex

Cassie Mae: New Adult Is Not Sex: I wasn't going to write this post, but here I am writing it. :P A funny pic before I get too serious here... Now for the seri...

Tuesday 9 July 2013

La Fotografía Efectista Abstracta. Fotos Abstractas. Abstract Photos.: Foto Abstracta 2735 Todavía queda un rinconcito en...

La Fotografía Efectista Abstracta. Fotos Abstractas. Abstract Photos.: Foto Abstracta 2735 Todavía queda un rinconcito en...: NF Blo-Ma --- Ruby Tuesday -- - - TisdagsTema --- SWEET SHOP TUESDAY --- Link your stuff --- - - The Black Ho...

My Baffling Brain: Camp NaNo Update

My Baffling Brain: Camp NaNo Update: I thought I'd post an update today about my Camp NaNo progress! It's still going really well, I'm happy to say. Avera...

PROJECT MAYHEM: Give Us Your Writerly & Readerly Advice!

PROJECT MAYHEM: Give Us Your Writerly & Readerly Advice!: "My advice, if a guy pauses a video game just to text you back, marry him." What is the best piece of writing advice yo...

Writer of Wrongs: Writing with ADHD

Writer of Wrongs: Writing with ADHD: This weeks rant is about... *drumroll* AD/HD or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. I'm sure I've talked about this ...

Blogging from A to Z April Challenge: "It's Time" Book Tour - Jeremy Hawkins

Blogging from A to Z April Challenge: "It's Time" Book Tour - Jeremy Hawkins: I have been making some changes on my site "Being Retro" [formally Retro-Zombie] that better suits the way I feel and t...

Go Teen Writers: Use "I" Too Much?

Go Teen Writers: Use "I" Too Much?: Jill Williamson is a chocolate loving, daydreaming, creator of kingdoms. She writes weird books for teens in lots of weird genres like, fan...

Brenda Drake . . . under the influence of coffee: LETTERS FROM SKYE by Jessica Brockmole ... book re...

Brenda Drake . . . under the influence of coffee: LETTERS FROM SKYE by Jessica Brockmole ... book re...: One sentence synopsis: In 1912, a chance letter from a young American college student to a reclusive Scottish poet sparks a trans-...

Writer's Mark - Christian and other fiction, poetry, and ideas: Journal Past Blast - Deadened Hearts

Writer's Mark - Christian and other fiction, poetry, and ideas: Journal Past Blast - Deadened Hearts: Here’s another piece of writing I was surprised to come across in one of my journals. I’m not sure when in college it...

Elizabeth Seckman, Author: Hello! I Should Be Going to Bed

Elizabeth Seckman, Author: Hello! I Should Be Going to Bed: Makes it worth the effort :) The craziness continues...but thanks to all of you- I'm smiling through it all. :) I haven't been a...

Monday 8 July 2013

Author Jen Naumann: I'm Back (and as Crazy as Ever)!

Author Jen Naumann: I'm Back (and as Crazy as Ever)!: *Cue AC/DC's Back in Black* It's been an insane couple of weeks. We spent a week at our lake home celebrating the 4th of July and ...

W O R D + S T U F F: [O&AM] I'm a grumpy granny on the roads

W O R D + S T U F F: [O&AM] I'm a grumpy granny on the roads: I have always been opposed to road rage and dangerous driving in general, and while I was learning to drive I was the "careful&quot...

Writing with Hope: Liebster Blog Award

Writing with Hope: Liebster Blog Award: Thank you Sherri Ellis for the award! It's been a while since I've received one, so this is a treat :) ...

Kelley Lynn: Long weekend recap. How was your weekend?

Kelley Lynn: Long weekend recap. How was your weekend?: So, for those of you who don't know, I live in the great state of Wisconsin. It looks like this most of the time. Of course I'...

Panda Ninja is Love: Celebrity Tweeters

Panda Ninja is Love: Celebrity Tweeters: If it’s one thing I really admire about celebrities on Twitter is when they respond back to their fans. I follow some celebrities and I ca...

Writing In Wonderland: Writing Is Not a McDonald's Hamburger

Writing In Wonderland: Writing Is Not a McDonald's Hamburger: “Writing is not a McDonald’s hamburger. The cooking is slow, and in the beginning you are not sure whether a roast or a banquet or a lamb ...

The Doubting Writer: A Lesson From Looper

The Doubting Writer: A Lesson From Looper: Last weekend, I finally got to see the movie, Looper . This was a movie I wanted to see from the instant last summer I saw the teaser on t...

Conceive Writing: I See White People All the Time

Conceive Writing: I See White People All the Time: Before moving to the US, I lived in a predominantly black neighborhood in Jamaica. Then I moved to Toronto, Canada, a very multicultural c...

Bird's Nest: Poetry: Love it or Hate it?

Bird's Nest: Poetry: Love it or Hate it?: Hey guys! Hope everyone had a nice weekend. It was hotter than hot and humid as all get out here at the Jersey Shore but despite the heat we...

Cincinnati Tails: "Little Shelter That Could" makes big changes for ...

Cincinnati Tails: "Little Shelter That Could" makes big changes for ...: Xavier: Available for adoption through the Brown County Animal Shelter Prior to November, 2011, Brown County, Ohio was a rough place fo...

David Powers King: "900" Members ARC Giveaway Winners, 3 Months to WO...

David Powers King: "900" Members ARC Giveaway Winners, 3 Months to WO...: First things first, thank you everyone for the warm welcome that literally increased the temperature of my house by ten degrees. I hope yo...

Nicki Elson's Not-So-Deep Thoughts: The DT Original Ending

Nicki Elson's Not-So-Deep Thoughts: The DT Original Ending: Can one story have TWO endings? I say yes. As in life, one tiny shift can alter your path... Divine Temptation wasn't suppo...

Nicki Elson's Not-So-Deep Thoughts: Pop the Bubbly for Pop Travel by Tara Tyler!

Nicki Elson's Not-So-Deep Thoughts: Pop the Bubbly for Pop Travel by Tara Tyler!: Today's the day! Tara Tyler 's techno-thriller, Pop Travel , is now available at Amazon !!! (more links coming soon) Con...

So, You're a Writer...: Is it Worth the Effort?

So, You're a Writer...: Is it Worth the Effort?: As writers, we’re faced with constant discouragement—author scandals, blatant plagiarism, poorly written novels with overnight success, t...

Automated Online Proofreaders: Are They Worth It?

Author Victoria H. Smith: Wow, where did the month go? Updates, dates, tease...

Author Victoria H. Smith: Wow, where did the month go? Updates, dates, tease...: So I blinked and it was July :P I'm so sorry about that. So I suppose I owe you some updates, yes? Here we go! So, summer hit me hard ...

Sunday 7 July 2013

City Muse Country Muse: Seriously Silly Sunday

Aaron's Word Tree: Finding an audience in a crowded world

Aaron's Word Tree: Finding an audience in a crowded world: The business of storytelling has done a great deal of evolving since its dawn in ancient times. For the first 50,000 years or so, nothing m...

Tara Tyler Talks: Is this for REALz?!

Tara Tyler Talks: Is this for REALz?!: Pinch me!! Okay, that's enough. This is it! At long last, my release day has finally arrived! Source Can I get a WOOT, WOOT! ...

Sarah's Reviews- Books to Movies: Third City of Bones Movie trailer, MPAA Rating and...

Sarah's Reviews- Books to Movies: Third City of Bones Movie trailer, MPAA Rating and...: The City of Bones Movie has received a PG-13 rating and we have another new trailer with even more footage. There's less ...

Saturday 6 July 2013

Tara Tyler Talks: Your stunned silence is very reassuring...

Tara Tyler Talks: Your stunned silence is very reassuring...: Seemed appropriate, since I am dying to hear word from my publisher if I get action tomorrow or not! And considering the prequel of the movi...

Magaly Guerrero: Brownies, Brews and Blades

Magaly Guerrero: Brownies, Brews and Blades: Mattalina, Brownies, Brews and Blades make a great theme. The blades look perfect, and I’ll endure Jena’s tea torture if you make br...

Friday 5 July 2013

City Muse Country Muse: Friday Original Poem

City Muse Country Muse: Friday Original Poem: David The world sore from the loss of your promise A hollow, ringing sound as a gust Blows through Cold inside bones like Blue ...

PROJECT MAYHEM: AN UNUSUAL PATH TO SUCCESS!

PROJECT MAYHEM: AN UNUSUAL PATH TO SUCCESS!: I used to see helicopters all the time in my neighborhood. They weren’t police helicopters aiming searchlights at shady f...

PROJECT MAYHEM: AN UNUSUAL PATH TO SUCCESS!

PROJECT MAYHEM: AN UNUSUAL PATH TO SUCCESS!: I used to see helicopters all the time in my neighborhood. They weren’t police helicopters aiming searchlights at shady f...

Michael Offutt: Up by Pixar

Michael Offutt: Up by Pixar: If only all stories, and all lives were this perfect. UP was a great film because of the age of its characters. Not only that...

Michael Offutt: A revealing look at Murder Memories and Murder Mad...

Michael Offutt: A revealing look at Murder Memories and Murder Mad...: Please welcome the mistress of murder. And that spider isn't real so don't be afraid... Note: these are the first two books of...

Kidbits: Grammar Friday and Celebrate the Small Things

Kidbits: Grammar Friday and Celebrate the Small Things: Yay! It's Friday! And it's also time for the wonderful blog hop sponsored by Vikki over at Scribblings of an Aspiring Author . C...

Myself as Written: Time to Gear Up!

Myself as Written: Time to Gear Up!: My writing productivity has hit a major decline since I started working my new full-time job--if not for the abundance of drafting I did du...

Faith Sullivan Writes - A New Adult Author: Loving the reader feedback

Faith Sullivan Writes - A New Adult Author: Loving the reader feedback: I just wanted to take the time to thank everyone who has posted a review of one of my books on Amazon or Goodreads, and even those who have ...

Blogging from A to Z April Challenge: Kriti: Curing Writer's Block one Rhyme at a Time

Blogging from A to Z April Challenge: Kriti: Curing Writer's Block one Rhyme at a Time: Please welcome Kriti to the A-Z today! She hails from India and is an engineer and a photographer, and has THREE blogs. I want her time m...

Tossing It Out: My Bucket List

ali cross: why i love living in america

ali cross: why i love living in america: I am a total Canadian. I still say "Ah-men" instead of "Ay-men" like my American church members. I still say "s...

The Doubting Writer: Word Nerd Friday

The Doubting Writer: Word Nerd Friday: I love the sound of that. Word Nerd Friday. If I'm smart, I'll make this a regular feature of this blog, though that will requi...

So, You're a Writer...: [Guest Post] Hiring a Professional Copywriter

So, You're a Writer...: [Guest Post] Hiring a Professional Copywriter: Hey, guys! Ivy Delfin contacted me about doing a post on professional copywriters, and since I’ve never looked into that, I figured why not....

Writing on the Wall: The Thing About Critiques

Writing on the Wall: The Thing About Critiques: So most of you have probably heard me mention that I'm a speech coach. (I'm kind of proud of it, of my team.) Well, there is a lot o...

Thursday 4 July 2013

The League of Extraordinary Writers: Good News Everyone! LANDRY PARK Has a Cover!

The League of Extraordinary Writers: Good News Everyone! LANDRY PARK Has a Cover!: I have to admit something: publishing can be a little dull sometimes. I am saying this fully grateful for the (mostly due to luck) gift of ...

Mary-andering Creatively: Grab Your Hankerchiefs for the Next "Summer-Loving...

Mary-andering Creatively: Grab Your Hankerchiefs for the Next "Summer-Loving...: Share the Feels! Share a quote from your current read or Share a book that really pulled on your heart strings. By ...

PROJECT MAYHEM: One Punch

PROJECT MAYHEM: One Punch: I had kept journals off and on for years and written some creative non-fiction but first started writing fiction...

THE WRITTEN WORD OF YVONNE LEWIS:: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSH:

THE WRITTEN WORD OF YVONNE LEWIS:: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSH:: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSH: You came into this world Fifteen years ago today. You mean the world to me. More than words can say. W...

See Jaycee Juggle: Happy 4th of July!

Nancy S. Thompson: IWSG - The Backlash of Plagiarism

Nancy S. Thompson: IWSG - The Backlash of Plagiarism: It’s the first Wednesday of the month. Time for Alex J. Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writer’s Support Group . And this month, I’m one of...

Tossing It Out: Declare Your Independence!: an #IWSG Post

Tossing It Out: Declare Your Independence!: an #IWSG Post: The fireworks of insecurity are sounding because today is Alex J Cavanaugh's Insecure Writers Support Group day. Gain...

Leave it to Livia : IWSG: Fiction Is Not My Thing

Leave it to Livia : IWSG: Fiction Is Not My Thing: Hosted by Ninja Captain Alex J. Cavanaugh ! I signed on to write a Christmas short story for an anthology with my bloggy friend...

Elizabeth Seckman, Author: Free to Be Mimsical

Elizabeth Seckman, Author: Free to Be Mimsical: Hello Seckmanaholics, I’m doing a special Christmas in July tour, and Elizabeth has allowed me to crash on her metaphorical couch. ...

Rachel Morgan: The World Final of the 2013 Kids' Lit Quiz - With ...

Rachel Morgan: The World Final of the 2013 Kids' Lit Quiz - With ...: The Quiz Wow. First let me say how impressed I am with the kids who took part in this world final. Their knowledge of literature is phen...

Elise Fallson: Happy 4th of July

Elise Fallson: Happy 4th of July: Thank you all for your nice words and encouraging comments yesterday. I wish I could reply individually to everyone but time is my en...

David Powers King: IWSG: Debut Novels - The First and Last Impression...

David Powers King: IWSG: Debut Novels - The First and Last Impression...: Thanks to Alex J. Cavanaugh , the Insecure Writer's Support Group provides a monthly moment where writers are free to express concern...

Aloha! Mark Koopmans says hi from HI: Happy Birthday, America - from a "10-year-old" cit...

Aloha! Mark Koopmans says hi from HI: Happy Birthday, America - from a "10-year-old" cit...: Aloha, Depending on your political views, they are either undocumented or illegal – but they are here. And, whether you agree or not,...

Wednesday 3 July 2013

ali cross: iwsg ~ the publishing race

ali cross: iwsg ~ the publishing race: One of my friends always reminds me that publishing is not a race. She is so right! She's traditionally published, but she struggles w...

Swagger: Staying the Course

Swagger: Staying the Course: by Kim Van Sickler This is Swaggers first post as part of the Insecure Writers Support Group. We're eager to get around to other p...

Tara Tyler Talks: This month I don't need the couch

Tara Tyler Talks: This month I don't need the couch: It is July 2013. The month my first novel, Pop Travel, is published, thanks to Curiosity Quills. And in only 4 DAYS! Thanks, Brinda ,...

Gwen Gardner, YA Fiction Author: IWSG: BuNo and NaNo Mistakes

Gwen Gardner, YA Fiction Author: IWSG: BuNo and NaNo Mistakes: Happy Almost-Independence Day, everyone! I hope you have a fun but safe weekend planned. It's Insecure Writer's Support Group Da...

Elise Fallson: IWSG: Lockmeupology

Elise Fallson: IWSG: Lockmeupology: I've been really stressed out these past couple of weeks. So for this month's IWSG post, see my sidebar for info ===================...

Aloha! Mark Koopmans says hi from HI: Co-hosting IWSG & A New WIP is Born

Aloha! Mark Koopmans says hi from HI: Co-hosting IWSG & A New WIP is Born: Aloha, Thanks to El Gran Capitán Alejandro for the chance to co-host the Insecure Writers’ Support Group … and after last...

Entertaining Interests: IWSG - Are We Friends

Entertaining Interests: IWSG - Are We Friends: IWSG is brought to us by our local blogging friend Alex . Its a month meme that brings us insecure folks together and gives us a chance t...

Entertaining Interests: IWSG - Are We Friends

Entertaining Interests: IWSG - Are We Friends: IWSG is brought to us by our local blogging friend Alex . Its a month meme that brings us insecure folks together and gives us a chance t...

Left and Write: IWSG: July, 2013 Enough Is Enough

Left and Write: IWSG: July, 2013 Enough Is Enough: It's the first Wednesday of the month (wow, again?) and that means another installment of the Insecure Writer's Support Group. ...

Cruising Altitude 2.0: IWSG – Golden Rules

Cruising Altitude 2.0: IWSG – Golden Rules: I find that insecurity commonly raises its ugly head during times of strife and instability. When life is making me feel like a tiny pla...

Clare Dugmore Writes: Working Wednesdays: WiP Excerpt and New Idea

Clare Dugmore Writes: Working Wednesdays: WiP Excerpt and New Idea: Afternoon all! Hope your week is going wonderfully so far. I'm here for another instalment of Working Wednesday; where I...

The Character Depot: IWSG & Writing Modus Operandi

The Character Depot: IWSG & Writing Modus Operandi: Today is the day to share our challenges and give support in the Insecure Writers Support Group run by the Ninja Captain . Check ou...

Cassie Mae: I'm Insecure About EVERYTHING

Cassie Mae: I'm Insecure About EVERYTHING: Several things happen this month for me. And I have two sides that battle each other when I think about it all. It's my book birthd...

Writer's Mark - Christian and other fiction, poetry, and ideas: It's been too long IWSG!

Writer's Mark - Christian and other fiction, poetry, and ideas: It's been too long IWSG!: Thanks to Alex J. Cavanaugh and his 1 st Wednesday of the month blog hop, Insecure Writer's Support Group , I get to ...

Writer's Storm: Brandon Ax: IWSG

Writer's Storm: Brandon Ax: IWSG: Come join us. This is an opportunity—a safe haven— for writers everywhere to let their insecurities out and receive and/or offer su...

Tuesday 2 July 2013

Mary-andering Creatively: Summer Reading: My Favorite Summer Reads

Mary-andering Creatively: Summer Reading: My Favorite Summer Reads: By Mary Hill For the summer at the beach nothing beats Mary Kay Andrews. Her books are funny and witty. More Later. Goo...

PROJECT MAYHEM: Anna Olswanger's GREENHORN reviewed by Michael G-G...

PROJECT MAYHEM: Anna Olswanger's GREENHORN reviewed by Michael G-G...: GREENHORN, a short middle grade novel by author and literary agent Anna Olswanger, is one amazing book. A mere 48 pages in length, it pa...

Faith Sullivan Writes - A New Adult Author: Meet Eric and Ivy from TAKE ME NOW

Faith Sullivan Writes - A New Adult Author: Meet Eric and Ivy from TAKE ME NOW: Coming July 2013 Eric I haven’t held a woman in so long. She feels good pressed against my chest, wisps of her hair ticklin...

Emily White: Nature Decided to Give Me an Indoor Pool

Emily White: Nature Decided to Give Me an Indoor Pool: I don't know just how broad this knowledge is, but my little corner of the U.S. is experiencing quite a bit of rain lately. In fact, las...

Vive le Nerd: Vacation Can't Come Fast Enough

Vive le Nerd: Vacation Can't Come Fast Enough: First, a big happy fourth birthday to my baby boy. I love that kid. Unfortunately, I have to follow this up with the acknowledgement that ...

Michael Offutt: Will Godzilla be in Pacific Rim? Let's hope the su...

Michael Offutt: Will Godzilla be in Pacific Rim? Let's hope the su...: Shark kaiju looks angry. Over on io9, writer Meredith Woerner posted an exclusive video (CLICK HERE TO VIEW) that Warner Brothers sent...

Nyrae Dawn: FACADE is finally here!

Nyrae Dawn: FACADE is finally here!: I can't begin to tell you guys how exciting/scary this day is for me. On the one hand, I LOVE this book so much that I can't wait to...

Panda Ninja is Love: The Darkness of Social Media

Panda Ninja is Love: The Darkness of Social Media: How do you feel about social media in general? Just like my previous post about Okcupid, I also have a love/hate relationship with social ...

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