Check This Blog Out!: September 2013

Monday, 30 September 2013

The Doubting Writer: And It's Over

The Doubting Writer: And It's Over: Last night saw the final episode of Breaking Bad , a show I heard about for two, three years before I finally gave in and started watching i...

The Character Depot: Who's Your Hero?

The Character Depot: Who's Your Hero?: Six months ago, I released the novel Christine's Odyssey , a coming-of-age story. Today, I'm happy to announce that the sec...

Cassie Mae: A Thank You and a few Randoms

Cassie Mae: A Thank You and a few Randoms: The Nerd bloghop was awesome! A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated, you're seriously the most amazing nerds ever :) I'll ...

So, You're a Writer...: 5 Things Long-term Marketing Isn't...

So, You're a Writer...: 5 Things Long-term Marketing Isn't...: Note: This is but one marketer's humble, non-sugarcoated opinion. ;) ...about inflated numbers. Don’t pour all of your time and...

Friday, 27 September 2013

Michael Offutt: Ben Bernanke you are my hero. May your retirement ...

Michael Offutt: Ben Bernanke you are my hero. May your retirement ...: Fed Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke I'm sure most of you guys have heard the term "taper tantrum" that has been bantered oc...

Alex J. Cavanaugh: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D! Plus October Movie Preview,...

Alex J. Cavanaugh: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D! Plus October Movie Preview,...: I am flying high today and set for Cruising Altitude 2.0! That’s right, I am visiting DL Hammons today, the mastermind behind Write Club a...

Author Jen Naumann: Book Review: Antigoddess by Kendare Blake

Author Jen Naumann: Book Review: Antigoddess by Kendare Blake: Old Gods never die… Or so Athena thought. But then the feathers started sprouting beneath her skin, invading her lungs like a strange c...

So, You're a Writer...: [Release Week] SKY JUMPERS by Peggy Eddleman

So, You're a Writer...: [Release Week] SKY JUMPERS by Peggy Eddleman: Did you know that one of our own had a huge debut this week? That's right. SKY JUMPERS by Pegasus —I mean, Peggy —Eddleman is out! :) ...

The Five Year Project: The Vanished Knight is out next week. HEEEEEEEELP!...

The Five Year Project: The Vanished Knight is out next week. HEEEEEEEELP!...: Yeah... The time has come, ladies and gentlemen! I have a release date, and it's much sooner than I expected. In fact, I'd like to...

Rachel Morgan: HOW TO DATE A NERD by Cassie Mae & THE FUNERAL SIN...

Rachel Morgan: HOW TO DATE A NERD by Cassie Mae & THE FUNERAL SIN...: Zoe has a great pair of legs, perky boobs, and wears exactly what she needs to show it all off. She works hard for the easy sleazy ‘you ...

Aloha! Mark Koopmans says hi from HI: "Have You Got a Dream?" (... Monthly Bloghop Updat...

Aloha! Mark Koopmans says hi from HI: "Have You Got a Dream?" (... Monthly Bloghop Updat...: Aloha, I’m again participating in the Do You Have a Goal? bloghop hosted by Misha Gericke and Beth Fred . Their fun and nifty id...

Tara Tyler Talks: Pop, pop, fizz, fizz

Tara Tyler Talks: Pop, pop, fizz, fizz: Do you all remember the commercial I borrowed this from? Ha! Happy Celebrations Friday - join the fun with Vikki ! Here's what I'...

Scribblings of an Aspiring Author.: Celebrate the Small Things - 27 Sep

Scribblings of an Aspiring Author.: Celebrate the Small Things - 27 Sep: Time to Celebrate the Small Things ;) The Rules are simple: post celebrations for the week, however small, whatever you like ;) Sign up on t...

Thursday, 26 September 2013

Simply Sarah: What's Up Wednesday

Simply Sarah: What's Up Wednesday: Its time for What's Up Wednesday ! What I'm Reading I didn't really read this week. I'm not sure how that happened. I ...

Charity's Writing Journey: Basics of Editing Your Own Work by Sandra Miller

Charity's Writing Journey: Basics of Editing Your Own Work by Sandra Miller: Don't worry, I'll blog about the conference soon. I'll start next week with my IWSG post on Wednesday with a scheduled plan. How...

Been Writing?: Waiting for the PASSION...

Been Writing?: Waiting for the PASSION...: NO. Not the NA kind of steamy passion, or the my-husband-just-got-home-from-work-and-looks-hot-in-his-suit kind of passion ;-) I've b...

Writer's Mark - Christian and other fiction, poetry, and ideas: Great Golly! A Follow Fest :)

Writer's Mark - Christian and other fiction, poetry, and ideas: Great Golly! A Follow Fest :): Name: Nancy LaRonda Johnson Fiction or nonfiction? Fiction!!! :) and some poetry What genres do you write? C...

Wednesday, 25 September 2013

The Five Year Project: You might have noticed that I've been scarce...

The Five Year Project: You might have noticed that I've been scarce...: Yeah, I haven't been around for the past few days. Things have been a bit hectic, with me suddenly having to care for five kittens (phot...

Untethered Realms: How we writers want you to read our books.

Untethered Realms: How we writers want you to read our books.: Today, I read a question on Quora that had me rolling my eyes. Don't get me wrong, a lot of people will see the question as relevant...

Swagger: Is Social Media a Two-Way Street?

Swagger: Is Social Media a Two-Way Street?: by Kim Van Sickler To use social media or not use social media? If you're an author using it as a way to promote your books that may b...

C.M. Brown: BLOG TOUR - FRACTURED LEGACY BY SKYE CALLAHAM

C.M. Brown: BLOG TOUR - FRACTURED LEGACY BY SKYE CALLAHAM: TODAY, I have invited Skye Callaham to let us in on her secret to building paranormal ideas and legends. Welcome Skye and thanks for dro...

Michael Offutt: An island rose out of the sea and I instantly thou...

Michael Offutt: An island rose out of the sea and I instantly thou...: Yesterday, a deadly earthquake in Pakistan caused an island to rise from the sea. Now, I don't mean to make light of such a tragedy b...

Jenny's Imaginary World: What is the Nerdiest Thing About You blog hop!

Jenny's Imaginary World: What is the Nerdiest Thing About You blog hop!: WOOHOO. It's time to celebrate Cassie Mae's book release. Let's all get up and do the nerdiest dance we can think of. Personall...

Aloha! Mark Koopmans says hi from HI: Follow Fest - Powered by the wonderful Melissa May...

Aloha! Mark Koopmans says hi from HI: Follow Fest - Powered by the wonderful Melissa May...: Aloha, I’m so late to the party – but then I heard that Melissa Maygrove and her Follow Fest runs through Friday, so you, too, like m...

Emily R. King: Mirror, Mirror

Emily R. King: Mirror, Mirror: (WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS EMOTIONS) Sometimes I have difficulty expressing myself. I'd rather eat my emotions than explain them. ...

Tuesday, 24 September 2013

Brenda Drake . . . under the influence of coffee: Happy Book Birthday to A LADY MOST LOVELY by Jenni...

Brenda Drake . . . under the influence of coffee: Happy Book Birthday to A LADY MOST LOVELY by Jenni...: Amazon Barnes & Noble Happy book birthday to A LADY MOST LOVELY by Jennifer Delamere ! This book sounds awesome, and I can't...

YA Author Elana Johnson: AWAKENING by Christy Dorrity

YA Author Elana Johnson: AWAKENING by Christy Dorrity: So my friend and fellow Utahn is launching her book today! She's also the one who included Possession in her Book Blogger's Cookbook...

No Thought 2 Small: Demon Days 7: Shadow Spinner by Andrew Leon

No Thought 2 Small: Demon Days 7: Shadow Spinner by Andrew Leon: Tiberius has always thought of himself as a normal 10-year-old boy. Maybe he's a little smarter than everyone else, but that's ...

C.M. Brown: TEASER TUESDAY

C.M. Brown: TEASER TUESDAY: Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com/ of Should Be Reading . Anyone can pl...

Charity's Writing Journey: Hooks from Cherie Colyer

Charity's Writing Journey: Hooks from Cherie Colyer: Hook ‘em Quick I love when a book grabs my attention on the first page and then just keeps getting better. If a novel has a great voice, i...

Michael Offutt: All the wonderful television shows I plan to watch...

Michael Offutt: All the wonderful television shows I plan to watch...: This Fall, there are a lot of shows I want to watch on television. People have been asking me for my recommendations so I've compiled a...

Monday, 23 September 2013

Left and Write: The Five Word Review!

Left and Write: The Five Word Review!: My disdain for 'Modern Hollywood' isn't really a big secret. Ask anyone who has ever brought up the subjects of movies to me...

No Thought 2 Small: Demon Days 6: Family Magic by Patti Larsen

No Thought 2 Small: Demon Days 6: Family Magic by Patti Larsen: Her mom's a witch. Her dad's a demon. And she just wants to be ordinary. I batted at the curl of smoke drifting off...

Libby Heily: A third of the way on two thirds of my current pro...

Libby Heily: A third of the way on two thirds of my current pro...: Yes, that title makes no sense on it's own. I am happy to announce that I am 30,000 words into the rough drafts of two different novels...

The League of Extraordinary Writers: Top Five Reasons You NEED to Read SKY JUMPERS!

The League of Extraordinary Writers: Top Five Reasons You NEED to Read SKY JUMPERS!: SKY JUMPERS , a post-apocalyptic middle grade novel by our very own Peggy Eddleman , comes out tomorrow ! So, for the first half of thi...

Nyrae Dawn: Houston Book Rave ~ Order Books and After Party!

Nyrae Dawn: Houston Book Rave ~ Order Books and After Party!: HBR is one of the biggest book signing events happening in Houston, Texas. We have 62 authors attending! This event will be held Satur...

The Murphey Saga: Sunday Stroke Survival ~ One Side Neglect- The Twi...

The Murphey Saga: Sunday Stroke Survival ~ One Side Neglect- The Twi...: Just after my stroke, I was made aware of one side neglect. This came about when wheeling myself from therapy back to my room and I pinned...

THE WRITTEN WORD OF YVONNE LEWIS.: WHERE IS IT?

THE WRITTEN WORD OF YVONNE LEWIS.: WHERE IS IT?: WHERE IS IT? Last night I wrote a poem, Before going to bed. All about my hopes and dreams, That was going through my head. ...

Tossing It Out: Hair Is a Mediocre Musical and BOTB Winners

Tossing It Out: Hair Is a Mediocre Musical and BOTB Winners: Battle of the Band Winners from the September 15th Contest In the Battle of the Bands round presented on September 15 , 2013 ...

Entertaining Interests: Express Yourself - Author Luncheon

Entertaining Interests: Express Yourself - Author Luncheon: Express Yourself is a weekly Meme hosted by my friend Jackie and myself. We do this every week to learn more about our fellow bloggers an...

The Character Depot: Autum Train Ride with Wild Child Publishing & Frey...

The Character Depot: Autum Train Ride with Wild Child Publishing & Frey...: Do you have a favorite fall memory linked to a train? What do you imagine you would see if you were riding a train in the fall? Joi...

The Waiting is the Hardest Part: Stormy the Weather Gnome interviews Tara Tyler, Au...

The Waiting is the Hardest Part: Stormy the Weather Gnome interviews Tara Tyler, Au...: Stormy the Weather Gnome is a big fan of Science Fiction Thrillers. He’s got a huge library collection on his GNook. So, I asked him to...

The Doubting Writer: Musical Monday: "New"

The Doubting Writer: Musical Monday: "New": For once, some new music, though it's from an old source, and has a very familiar sort of sound. Kind of appropriate for our first full ...

Alex J. Cavanaugh: The Ninja Gets Personal! Plus Now You See Me Movie...

Alex J. Cavanaugh: The Ninja Gets Personal! Plus Now You See Me Movie...: Today I am visiting Carol at Under the Tiki Hut. She posed three questions/topics, one of which included revealing something personal about...

The Doubting Writer: Musical Monday: "New"

The Doubting Writer: Musical Monday: "New": For once, some new music, though it's from an old source, and has a very familiar sort of sound. Kind of appropriate for our first full ...

Why Bad Reviews Don't Bother Me and Shouldn't Bother You

Been Writing?: Goals Change...

Been Writing?: Goals Change...: I used to read nothing but highly acclaimed literature, and classics, and books where it was all about the writing (and generally some sort ...

Saturday, 21 September 2013

Amlokiblogs: Are you kind to yourself?

Amlokiblogs: Are you kind to yourself?: I've let things be the last few weeks, not worried over words, just relaxed into whatever came to me, be it baking a cake, or playing ...

Tossing It Out: Alex J Cavanaugh on Morality in Writing

Tossing It Out: Alex J Cavanaugh on Morality in Writing: My Battle of the Band winners will be announced in my post of Monday September 23rd. I will also have a bit of controversy related to t...

Leave it to Livia : In Theatres NOW

Leave it to Livia : In Theatres NOW: It's Friday! This means new movies hit the cinemas. With that said, here's the lowdown of movies that are playing in cinemas now! ...

Young Adultish: Book Club: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Young Adultish: Book Club: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell: Look at me! For the second time in a year, I’m telling you guys about a book called FANGIRL. It’s also the second time I’m tel...

Panda Ninja is Love: Sputnik Sweetheart

Panda Ninja is Love: Sputnik Sweetheart: Murakami is a talented author and as of now, I own two of his books. I have yet to finish 1Q84 . Yesterday, I purchased a book of hi...

Friday, 20 September 2013

Cassie Mae: NERD bloghop in just a few more days!

Cassie Mae: NERD bloghop in just a few more days!: Just a reminder about the HOW TO DATE A NERD blog hop starting Tuesday! Quick recap: Post an answer to this question: What is ...

Unabridged Bookshelf: Unabridged Bookshelf is Back in Business!

Unabridged Bookshelf: Unabridged Bookshelf is Back in Business!: It is time to celebrate! Why you ask? Because I know that for the last few months I have been seriously slacking here on Unabridged Boo...

Thursday, 19 September 2013

1000th.monkey: I use a mac, not a typewriter: Yargh, it be Talk like a Pirate Day

1000th.monkey: I use a mac, not a typewriter: Yargh, it be Talk like a Pirate Day: Yo ho ho, avast ye maties, hoist the Jolly Roger. Today it be International Talk like a Pirate Day , the only day it be okay to refer to y...

Justified Lunacy: Practice makes perfect

Justified Lunacy: Practice makes perfect: I have recently taken up a new hobby (well, taken up is putting it mildly, becoming obsessed with is a better way to put it) and it has ...

La Fotografía Efectista Abstracta. Fotos Abstractas. Abstract Photos.: Foto Abstracta 2807 El infierno de los amantes cr...

La Fotografía Efectista Abstracta. Fotos Abstractas. Abstract Photos.: Foto Abstracta 2807 El infierno de los amantes cr...: Project 52 - --- Torsdagstema --- 52 Photos Project --- Thursday Challenge --- Theme Thursday Split --- - - Thir...

Write Here, Write Now: Alex J. Cavanaugh's CassaStorm is Here!

Write Here, Write Now: Alex J. Cavanaugh's CassaStorm is Here!: Before I get on to the awesomeness of Alex, I just want to say a quick note of thanks to everyone who supported me earlier this week when I...

Write Here, Write Now: Alex J. Cavanaugh's CassaStorm is Here!

Entertaining Interests: Spooktoberfest and Zombies

Entertaining Interests: Spooktoberfest and Zombies: Today I'm hoping to bring two of my favorite subjects together: Halloween, or blog-friendly, Spooktoberfest and Zombies. Let's s...

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Tossing It Out: What's In A Name?

Tossing It Out: What's In A Name?: Today we have a blog tour stop from author and blogger Yolanda Renée . You can find Yolanda's blog at Defending The Pen...

Donna K. Weaver, Author: CassaStorm

Donna K. Weaver, Author: CassaStorm: I'm excited to have a special guest today. The Cap'n Ninja Alex J. Cavanaugh is on deck, so front and center. Hubby and I are huge f...

PROJECT MAYHEM: How (and why) to create a Pinterest Board for your...

PROJECT MAYHEM: How (and why) to create a Pinterest Board for your...: Last year on Project Mayhem, our own W.H. Beck talked about different ways writers could use Pinterest: http://project-middle-gra...

The Character Depot: Matching Story & Book Cover

The Character Depot: Matching Story & Book Cover: I've always known when a cover is right for a story I've written. I spend a lot of time playing with images and fonts, but whe...

Tara Tyler Talks: A Pop Up Storm!

Tara Tyler Talks: A Pop Up Storm!: No, it isn't a thunder storm, it's a Cassa Storm ! Everyone who is anyone has seen, posted, or heard about Captain Ninja Rockstar Al...

Tara Tyler Talks: A Pop Up Storm!

Tara Tyler Talks: A Pop Up Storm!: No, it isn't a thunder storm, it's a Cassa Storm ! Everyone who is anyone has seen, posted, or heard about Captain Ninja Rockstar Al...

Clare Dugmore Writes: Working Wednesday: Curiosity Quills Primetime and ...

Clare Dugmore Writes: Working Wednesday: Curiosity Quills Primetime and ...: Happy Wednesday, everyone! Thanks for the comments and replies on this week's Memorable Monday post, as well as your support for ...

Cassie Mae: Taking the world by CassaStorm!

Cassie Mae: Taking the world by CassaStorm!: Okay, Alex had this all typed up and spiffy for me to just copy/paste and everything would be done, but I'm doing my own thing too, lol....

Tuesday, 17 September 2013

My Baffling Brain: Taking the World by Storm!

My Baffling Brain: Taking the World by Storm!: CassaStorm By Alex J Cavanaugh From the Amazon Best Selling Series! A storm gathers across the galaxy… Commanding the ...

The Murphey Saga: Are You as Exicited as I am??? Cassatorm- Taking t...

The Murphey Saga: Are You as Exicited as I am??? Cassatorm- Taking t...: The real Alex! I've been a huge fan of Alex J. Cavanaugh's series for years. Now comes the third book in the series hot off the...

Mary-andering Creatively: My Wedding Day: A Day I Would Relive Time and Tim...

Mary-andering Creatively: My Wedding Day: A Day I Would Relive Time and Tim...: By Mary Hill Change or Seasons Blogtember: Tuesday, September 17: A memory you would love to relive. I would relive ...

W O R D + S T U F F: Taking the world by (CASSA)Storm !! Alex J. Cavana...

W O R D + S T U F F: Taking the world by (CASSA)Storm !! Alex J. Cavana...: Today's post doesn't really need an intro, so let's just get on with it shall we? :) (Psssst! Check the end of this post for my...

ali cross: because librarians and teachers rock my world

ali cross: because librarians and teachers rock my world: On Saturday I had one of those moments every author (okay, well, THIS author) lives for. I was at a writer's conference and a writer cam...

The Murphey Saga: Are You as Exicited as I am??? Cassatorm- Taking t...

Nyrae Dawn: Facade

Nyrae Dawn: Facade: Happy Monday! Just a quick post to share this FACADE collage. I love it so much. It's perfect for Adrian and Laney. Don't forget,...

THE WRITTEN WORD OF YVONNE LEWIS.: CONGRATULATIONS ALEX:

THE WRITTEN WORD OF YVONNE LEWIS.: CONGRATULATIONS ALEX:: CONGRATULATIONS ALEX Congrats to our dear friend Alex. On the release of his third book. Why don't you...if you've got ti...

Writing Belle: 8 Ways to Beat Writer's Block

Writing Belle: 8 Ways to Beat Writer's Block: Writer's block? Yeah. Been there, done that. In fact, it's something that every writer struggles with at least once in their care...

Shannon Messenger: Two Week EXILE Teaser!!!

Shannon Messenger: Two Week EXILE Teaser!!!: Wow--I can't believe we're only TWO WEEKS away from the release of EXILE. Seriously, WHERE HAS THE LAST YEAR GONE???? ahem. ...

Julie Flanders: The Martha's Vineyard Ghost Ship and Untethered Re...

Julie Flanders: The Martha's Vineyard Ghost Ship and Untethered Re...: As I count down to the release of my upcoming novel The Ghosts of Aquinnah in December I am going to share stories of haunted places, g...

Julie Flanders: The Martha's Vineyard Ghost Ship and Untethered Re...

The Five Year Project: When I say "Just Write"...

The Five Year Project: When I say "Just Write"...: I've recently returned to social media with a vengeance and you might have noticed, because lately I've been writing quite a few pos...

boots and bluestockings: In which I try and make myself feel better for suc...

boots and bluestockings: In which I try and make myself feel better for suc...: photo credit This morning found me awake at 6:30. My inability to lie alone in the dark, of course, had nothing to do with the Sleepy H...

Author Jen Naumann: More Zombies Are Coming!

Author Jen Naumann: More Zombies Are Coming!: Agghh! I'm so very excited to tell you that I have finally completed the first draft of the sequel to The Day Zombies Ruined My Perfec...

.W.I.P. It: CassaStorm Launch

.W.I.P. It: CassaStorm Launch: Three cheers for Alex J Cavanaugh , Ninja Captain Extraordinaire. Today is the grand launch of CassaStorm , his third book in the super grea...

Kelley Lynn - Young Adult Author: This is a place you MUST eat at: The Cowfish

Kelley Lynn - Young Adult Author: This is a place you MUST eat at: The Cowfish: I was recently in Charlotte, NC for work. My first time in this fantastic city. While most of my time was filled with work, I did get to ha...

Aloha! Mark Koopmans says hi from HI: CassaStorm by Alex J. Cavanaugh: It's Time...

Aloha! Mark Koopmans says hi from HI: CassaStorm by Alex J. Cavanaugh: It's Time...: Aloha, I'm super excited to be a part of "our" Alex's latest book launch, and as such, each person on his Linky List had...

Monday, 16 September 2013

I Will Never Give you Up: Gandalf fell and Aragon cried “Come! I will lead y...

I Will Never Give you Up: Gandalf fell and Aragon cried “Come! I will lead y...: I’m reading The Fellowship Of The Ring horribly slowly, still 4.5 more chapters to go, but as time passes I come to appreciate it more ...

Michael Offutt: Grab your copy of Cassastorm by Alex J. Cavanaugh ...

Michael Offutt: Grab your copy of Cassastorm by Alex J. Cavanaugh ...: Tuesday, September 17th is the official release date of CassaStorm by Alex J. Cavanaugh. It's so exciting, I think I may leave this ...

Charity's Writing Journey: The Ninja Captain is Taking the World by Storm!

Charity's Writing Journey: The Ninja Captain is Taking the World by Storm!: As part of his release party for CassaStorm, Alex opened his blog up to questions. Here is my question and his answer. How did you come ...

Elise Fallson: CassaStorm And The Ninja's Brain Guitar

Elise Fallson: CassaStorm And The Ninja's Brain Guitar: To celebrate the release of CassaStorm, Alex J. Cavanaugh (aka - The Ninja Captain) is touring the blogosphere this week and answering que...

Cassie Mae: Something that scares me...but makes me appreciate...

Cassie Mae: Something that scares me...but makes me appreciate...: I don't talk a lot about this, only because it's really not a HUGE deal. But I've been thinking about it lately, so here we go. ...

The Doubting Writer: A Quote

The Doubting Writer: A Quote: "The Beatles haven't got any magic you haven't got."--John Lennon It's easy to be discouraged by the works of oth...

Writer's Mark - Christian and other fiction, poetry, and ideas: It's TIME! for CassaStorm to take the world by sto...

Writer's Mark - Christian and other fiction, poetry, and ideas: It's TIME! for CassaStorm to take the world by sto...: For those who don’t yet know Alex J. Cavanaugh , they soon will, as he has many friends who want nothing but to be able to say ...

The Character Depot: CassaStorm - Taking the World by Storm!

The Character Depot: CassaStorm - Taking the World by Storm!: I'm happy to be on board to help Alex 'Ninja Captain' Cavanaugh take the world by storm! CassaStorm will be out on Se...

Aloha! Mark Koopmans says hi from HI: "Sacrifice Her" by Sheena-kay Graham *Cover Reveal...

Aloha! Mark Koopmans says hi from HI: "Sacrifice Her" by Sheena-kay Graham *Cover Reveal...: Aloha, Although I'm late to the party, I'm sooo happy to help join in so many others in revealing the cover of Sacrifice HER by ou...

So, You're a Writer...: [Release Blitz] CassaStorm by Alex J. Cavanaugh

So, You're a Writer...: [Release Blitz] CassaStorm by Alex J. Cavanaugh: It's CassaStorm's release week! To celebrate, our friend/ninja captain Alex J. Cavanaugh has let us each ask him a question. Trus...

Sunday, 15 September 2013

Tossing It Out: Battle of the Bands: Hair Cuts

Tossing It Out: Battle of the Bands: Hair Cuts: Battle of the Bands Special Sunday Edition Since the rules of the game devised by my blogger friends at Far Away Series and Fer...

My Suicide Story (Hannah Novak)

Michelle Madow doing Cups from Pitch Perfect

Mary-andering Creatively: Saturday Thankfulness :)

Mary-andering Creatively: Saturday Thankfulness :): By Mary Hill I am waiting on my husband to get back from being a knight in armor again. This time he is off to rescue his son whose ...

Mary-andering Among The Pages: Cozy Up With A Great Kristin Hannah Novel

Mary-andering Among The Pages: Cozy Up With A Great Kristin Hannah Novel: By Mary Hill Fly Away by Kristin Hannah. This is a sequel so you have to read first: Firefly Lane . I loved it so much better than t...

Writing In Wonderland: Writing Humor

Writing In Wonderland: Writing Humor: I'm working on edits and needed a laugh - thought I'd share...

Saturday, 14 September 2013

Spunk On A Stick's Tips: Publishing Industry News, Meeting Fellow Bloggers,...

Spunk On A Stick's Tips: Publishing Industry News, Meeting Fellow Bloggers,...: Industry News With the success of on-demand services such as Spotify and Netflix, publishers are looking into subscription services such a...

Nyrae Dawn: Cover Reveal: THE SUMMER I FOUND YOU

Nyrae Dawn: Cover Reveal: THE SUMMER I FOUND YOU: I'm so stoked to be a part of Jolene Perry's reveal for THE SUMMER I FOUND YOU. First, it's an awesome book. I'm a totally l...

Writing on the Wall: Cover Reveal: The Summer I Found You

Writing on the Wall: Cover Reveal: The Summer I Found You: I'm taking part in another cover reveal today, this time for the amazing Jolene Perry. (If you don't know Jolene, make sure you ...

Been Writing?: WHERE I GET TO GUSH ABOUT MY BOOK COVER BECAUSE IT...

Been Writing?: WHERE I GET TO GUSH ABOUT MY BOOK COVER BECAUSE IT...: I. LOVE. THIS. COVER. LOVE. (this is NOT a blurb. this is ME) This book is a book about struggles with big life changes. Kate is stru...

Cassie Mae: The Summer I Found You: An Ode To Jolene Perry

Cassie Mae: The Summer I Found You: An Ode To Jolene Perry: Okay... I actually don't know what an ode is... but I'm going to use that title because I like it. It was August 2011. I was a l...

Friday, 13 September 2013

The Open Vein: What's Under The Cover? I'll Need Your Help To Fin...

The Open Vein: What's Under The Cover? I'll Need Your Help To Fin...: Hey, gang! I've got book covers on the brain today for LOTS of reasons. First, our New Adult Lit Chat last night was all about book c...

The Five Year Project: Good news is...

The Five Year Project: Good news is...: I've just written almost 1500 words. Writer's block: Smashed. Me: One happy camper. Have a great weekend! X

The Five Year Project: Good news is...

The Five Year Project: Good news is...: I've just written almost 1500 words. Writer's block: Smashed. Me: One happy camper. Have a great weekend! X

C.M. Brown: COVER REVEAL - THE 13TH FLOOR COLLECTION BY CHRIST...

C.M. Brown: COVER REVEAL - THE 13TH FLOOR COLLECTION BY CHRIST...: THE 13TH FLOOR (COMPLETE COLLECTION) BY CHRISTINE RAINS Genre: paranormal romance Release date: October ...

The Doubting Writer: Still The Same

The Doubting Writer: Still The Same: First, some music, taking you way back to 1978.... Wow, I haven't been into Bob Seger since…well, I've never really be...

Been Writing?: (0.99 Sale and Massive Rafflecopter Giveaway) The ...

Been Writing?: (0.99 Sale and Massive Rafflecopter Giveaway) The ...: FIRST I want to say that I'm THRILLED to be with this awesome group of authors. And SECONDLY I have almost all these books, but not q...

Julie Flanders: 13th Floor Cover Reveal and Friday Celebrations

Julie Flanders: 13th Floor Cover Reveal and Friday Celebrations: I'm taking a break from my Friday Faves this week to shine the spotlight on the amazing cover for The 13th Floor Collection by the supe...

Tossing It Out: What the World Needs Now

Tossing It Out: What the World Needs Now: Nikka looking at the tree (Photo credit: mturro ) If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate ...

Tossing It Out: What the World Needs Now

Tossing It Out: What the World Needs Now: Nikka looking at the tree (Photo credit: mturro ) If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate ...

See Jaycee Juggle: NASW: Got Book Boyfriend Swag? We want it!

See Jaycee Juggle: NASW: Got Book Boyfriend Swag? We want it!: Click button to find out more! Have you heard about the New Adult Sleepover Weekend? No? Well, why not? It's taking place...

See Jaycee Juggle: Now Available! The Tempering by Adrianne James!

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Donna K. Weaver, Author: Cover Reveal - Sheena-Kay Graham's "Sacrifice HER"...

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The Open Vein: IWSG - 10 Tips For The Beginning Writer... A Mostl...

The Open Vein: IWSG - 10 Tips For The Beginning Writer... A Mostl...: Hey, gang! Time for another Insecure Writer's Support Group (IWSG) post... or as I like to call it, the We're A Hot Mess And Damned ...

Panda Ninja is Love: Blogfest Novel Films II: Day 2

Panda Ninja is Love: Blogfest Novel Films II: Day 2: Which novels that so far haven’t yet been made into films/TV adaptations would you like to see and why? Legend is a good book tha...

David Powers King: 2nd IWSG Anniversary: My Answer to the Universe

David Powers King: 2nd IWSG Anniversary: My Answer to the Universe: Two years ago, Alex J. Cavanaugh instigated what is now the Insecure Writer's Support Group , a monthly chance for bloggers to expres...

The Five Year Project: IWSG and Novel Films Blogfest II

The Five Year Project: IWSG and Novel Films Blogfest II: Hey all, welcome to another round of IWSG. First of all, I want to thank Alex J. Cavanaugh for putting together such a great group wher...

Writing on the Wall: IWSG: Feeling Low

Writing on the Wall: IWSG: Feeling Low: The first Wednesday of the month means Insecure Writers Support Group. If you aren't familiar with the group, find out more HERE , inclu...

Entertaining Interests: IWSG and Express Yourself

Entertaining Interests: IWSG and Express Yourself: It's Insecure Writers Support Group today! And it's turning 2 Years Old! Alex J. Cavanaugh and his co-hosts Chemist Ken , SL Henn...

Clare Dugmore Writes: Working Wednesday: Back in the Saddle

Clare Dugmore Writes: Working Wednesday: Back in the Saddle: Hey everyone! As I mentioned in the recent Memorable Monday post , I'm back from my blogging break, and resuming with not only my re...

Finding Inspiration in the Success of Others

Been Writing?: It's an Attention-Span Thing...

Been Writing?: It's an Attention-Span Thing...: So. It's sorta funny because I really wanted to write a post on making decision in publishing, and really, what it came down to was TRUS...

Tuesday, 3 September 2013

C.M. Brown: TEASER TUESDAY - THE LURE OF FOOLS BY JASON KING

C.M. Brown: TEASER TUESDAY - THE LURE OF FOOLS BY JASON KING: Today, for my Teaser Tuesday I am hosting Jason King and his new release - The Lure of Fools A New Adult Fantasy Release Date - 8/10/2013...