Did You Update Your Blog Today?

[JeanneTGC]

A Flash in the Can: http://thegreatcorrupter.blogspot.com/

[Blake M. Petit]

New photoblog: How to have a crawfish boil (http://blakemp.wordpress.com/2009/03/21/how-to-have-a-crawfish-boil/)!

[DonnaDuck]

On FI I posted my first foray into video blogging. It came out decent enough considering I was working with a CoolPix camera and not a camcorder. And for 80s Awesomeness! on Bites it's Tears For Fears! You know you want to listen to the songs I have up.

[rhymegirl]

Yes. I. Did.

And I think I'll check out some of your blogs listed on this thread.

[nighttimer]

Didn't post for a few days and got a e-mail asking if I was on vacation. I guess I'll take that as a hint.

So I updated it today (http://jeffwinbush.com/2009/03/21/fire-geithner-hire-the-sherminator/) and yesterday (http://jeffwinbush.com/2009/03/21/the-little-black-dress/).

:hooray:

[Dominique]

Tried getting on AW the other day and couldn't...so here are links to my last two blog posts :)

New at Midwest Guest: Catalog canoe delivery from Minnesota http://tinyurl.com/dkltkj Tim's mail-order canoe!

It's Photo Friday & Midwest Guest goes to Paris http://tinyurl.com/cvjfa3

[Ms Hollands]

I posted on French politeness and other French stereotypes (http://www.lefrancophoney.com/french-politeness/). Hopefully in a light-heated and maybe even humorous way...

[DonnaDuck]

On FI I posted my review of The Last Battle, the final book in the Chronicles of Narnia series by CS Lewis and on Bites I reposted my review of Aenir, the third book in The Seventh Tower series by Garth Nix. It seems to me that Garth Nix needs a running start with his writing . . .

[gypsyscarlett]

The Innocents: A Masterwork of Psychological Horror

[truelyana]

Lady Francesca Armenia (http://expressiveworld.com/?p=625)

[Angela_785]

Contest Winners are up! (http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2009/03/can-you-hook-us-winners.html)

[truelyana]

Spring Cleanse (http://expressiveworld.com/?p=635)

[DonnaDuck]

On Bites I posted about the Children's Choice Book Awards finalists and how you can vote for your choice.

[Blake M. Petit]

It's Sunday, so it's a new 2 in 1 Showcase podcast. This week: our favorite 90s cartoons!

http://blakemp.wordpress.com/2009/03/22/2-in-1-showcase-episode-111-90s-cartoon-extravaganza/

[CatMuse33]

Yes, for the first time in a while. Trying to get back in the habit.

http://allcotmedia.blogspot.com/2009/03/finding-expert-sources-to-enhance-your.html (http://allcotmedia.blogspot.com/2009/03/finding-expert-sources-to-enhance-your.html)

Please read, comment, enjoy. Should especially help newer writers. :)

[ritinrider]

Yes, here (http://roadtoscholarships.wordpress.com/2009/03/23/scholarship-marketingscholarship-marketing). Like catmuse, I'm working on developing a habit of regular posting. Today's post, why marketing is important to students wanting scholarships.

[Unfocused Me]

Spring Sunday Stats #1. (http://tinyurl.com/cgkl8p)

[Shadow_Ferret]

Remember when people had pride in their home's appearance? (http://edpahule.blogspot.com/2009/03/neigborhood-and-personal-pride.html)

[Greenwolf103]

I updated yesterday but didn't have a chance to stop by here. Got super-busy with the writing.
Goodbye, clutter! (http://palmstopines.blogspot.com/2009/03/goodbye-clutter.html)

[escritora]

Main Story:
Sylvia Plath's Son Kills Self (http://auriacortes.com/sylvia-plath-son-commits-suicide/)

True Crime Movie of the Week:
The Magdalene Sisters (http://auriacortes.com/the-magdalene-sisters/)

True Crime Snippets:
Alaska And Florida Consider Bans On Bestiality (http://auriacortes.com/alaska-and-florida-consider-bans-on-bestiality/)
Three Oakland Cops Killed, 1 Critical In Shootout With Parole Violator (http://auriacortes.com/three-oakland-cops-killed-1-critical-in-shootout-with-parole-violator/)
Pushing back the death penalty in New Mexico (http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/editorials/la-ed-death20-2009mar20,0,4520934.story)
Child Abuse Charges Dismissed (http://auriacortes.com/child-abuse-charges-dismissed/)
Drug Addict Robs CVS for OxyContin (http://auriacortes.com/drug-addict-robs-cvs-for-oxycontin/)

[MargoWest]

New review of a doozy of a historical fiction novel (http://dearmreview.blogspot.com/) Pleased that I finally managed to get it finished(had to read the darn book!)

[Blake M. Petit]

Lost in Silver Chapter Two: The Park (http://blakemp.wordpress.com/2009/03/23/lost-in-silver-chapter-two-the-park/)

My Work in Progress continues. In chapter two, Linda is given the unenviable task of looking after her little brother after school. When she gets distracted by a soccer game, though, an opening appears for the stranger who has been following him...

[payitforward]

Brain In a Jar (http://nancyhigh.wordpress.com/2009/03/23/brain-in-a-jar/)

[stormie]

Seeing that I just started the blog only two weeks ago, it's still so new to me that it's interesting. Before that, I just maintained a website. So, yeah, I updated mine today. www.anneskal.wordpress.com (http://www.anneskal.wordpress.com)

[melaniehoo]

I copied Janna and posted a vlog!

[DonnaDuck]

On Bites I posted a teen book thingy that displays just how many teens books I apparently don't read. D'oh!

[WendyNYC]

I copied Janna and posted a vlog!

You sound exactly like I imagined you would!

I updated, too, with my vacation photos (http://wendypinkstoncebula.blogspot.com/).

[Pink Ink]

My first official practice (http://red-rock-band.blogspot.com/2009/03/first-official-practice.html) with a rock band

[truelyana]

My experience at the Peace Symposium, hosted by the Ahmadiyya Community UK at the Baitul Futuh Mosque (http://expressiveworld.com/?p=645)

[bsolah]

My post defending a rise in the minimum wage and why the Chamber of Commerce opposing makes them hypocrites. (http://www.benjaminsolah.com/blog/?p=719)

And I'm posting a non-political post this afternoon! So for those who avoid my blog for too much politics, please check back in a few hours to find a post you might enjoy. This is part of my shifting direction of my blog, which your feedback is needed on. (http://www.benjaminsolah.com/blog/?p=690)

[AmyDoodle]

Yup. Nothing earth shattering for you and me, but Ed (http://mindovermullis.blogspot.com) really hopes the drought will end soon.

[bsolah]

My review of Goodreads.com (http://www.benjaminsolah.com/blog/?p=722)

[Pink Ink]

What is your favorite Jelly Belly (http://pink-ink-pink.blogspot.com/2009/03/fun-surprise.html) jellybean flavor?

[Pink Ink]

Male rocker songs and crudity (http://red-rock-band.blogspot.com/2009/03/im-no-green-girl-but.html): just a modern trend?

[melaniehoo]

Today I wrote about putting books down and not finishing them.

[Angela_785]

My new agent! (http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2009/03/another-winnerme.html)

[Feathers]

Today's post is called Spicing up a Filler Scene (http://headdeskforwriters.blogspot.com/2009/03/spicing-up-filler-scene.html), and it's about how to make that boring ol' connector scene exciting again. Have any tips? Come share them!

-Feathers

[Queen of Swords]

The eyes have it (http://marianperera.blogspot.com/2009/03/eyes-have-it.html)

The eyes of characters in speculative fiction, and how many different ways they can vary from the norm.

[DonnaDuck]

I'm FI my brain is turning to mush and on Bites I reposted my review of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe from The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis.

[WendyNYC]

Bad fashion. (http://wendypinkstoncebula.blogspot.com/)

[Kathleen42]

One entry on how the query letter is the little black dress of publishing (http://kathleenpeacock.wordpress.com/2009/03/24/the-query-as-little-black-dress/).

[Blake M. Petit]

Today, my crappy artwork stands as an everlasting tribute to the fact that I've Been Committed at The Brink! (http://blakemp.wordpress.com/2009/03/24/ive-been-committed/)G

[bsolah]

I blogged about the meeting between Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, and American President Barack Obama (http://www.benjaminsolah.com/blog/?p=727)...

...and posted a review of the Rise Against album, Appeal to Reason (http://www.benjaminsolah.com/blog/?p=731)

[melaniehoo]

I reached 70K words!

[payitforward]

Wherein the author discusses many things, including Urban Fantasy. Would love to hear your thoughts: Urban Fantasy and Stiletto Boots (http://nancyhigh.wordpress.com/2009/03/25/urban-fantasy-and-stiletto-boots-not/)

[RedScylla]

I blogged about my preferred writer's drug: fever (http://bryngreenwood.wordpress.com/2009/03/25/my-fevered-brain/). What's yours?

[MargoWest]

Why yes, I did!

New review (http://dearmreview.blogspot.com/2009/03/elizabeth-i-red-rose-of-house-of-tudor.html#comments)

[Ralph Pines]

What is Urban Fantasy anyway? (http://thewonderingswordsman.wordpress.com/2009/03/25/what-is-urban-fantasy-anyway/)

[DonnaDuck]

On Bites I posted a snippet of a Melissa Marr interview, plus a link on where to read the rest. Also, you can read her book, Wicked Lovely, free online at HarperTeens!

[rhymegirl]

Yes, I did. It's all about getting older.

[ynoirb]

Yep - all the ways I am procrastinating and not writing...

[Blake M. Petit]

Damn right I posted. It's the 300th installment of my Everything But Imaginary column -- I had to spread the word!

http://blakemp.wordpress.com/2009/03/25/everythng-but-imaginary-300-then-and-now/

[truelyana]

A 2,353 words blog entry on:

Including Young People in Policy, is like Politics cycling in the making (http://expressiveworld.com/?p=613)

I can really get going, when I am enthusiastic. lol

[Bayou Bill]

Posted a short story "Moonlight Revelation" about what happened when one girl and four guys (all college age) go skinny-dipping on night--and there is NO sex, honest, not even a dirty word, really, would I lie?

Bayou Bill :cool:

[Martha Flynn]

A contest for a $20 amazon giftcard and bound galley of Prophecy of the Sisters

blog (http://blog.marthaflynn.com)

[Serena Casey]

Motown night (http://predictidol.com/2009/03/25/american-idol-top-10-in-three-words-motown-rules/) on American Idol. Not bad, all in all, for a bunch of kids who weren't even born when these songs were recorded.

[JeanneTGC]

I have an interview with agent Verna Dreisbach up, detailing what she's looking for in terms of submissions and authors: http://ginikoch.blogspot.com/

[Greenwolf103]

On the DC blog: Not-so-great expectations (http://dawncolclasureblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/not-so-great-expectations.html)


On Palms to Pines: Give me a break! (http://palmstopines.blogspot.com/2009/03/give-me-break.html)


On Snapshot: "This could not get better!" with toy (http://picturepixies.blogspot.com/2009/03/this-could-not-get-better-with-toy.html)


On It Got Cut: Areas of interest in Alaska (http://itgotcut.blogspot.com/2009/03/areas-of-interest-in-alaska.html)

[sunna]

On the virtues of ambient scenery (http://amybai.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/ambient-scenery/), and a bit of a mope. But with pretty pics.

[ritinrider]

Helping yourself to scholarship money (http://roadtoscholarships.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/scholarships-for-helpingscholarships-for-helping) by helping others. Just up.

[Queen of Swords]

Is realism important (http://marianperera.blogspot.com/2009/03/fantasy-and-realism.html) when you're writing speculative fiction?

[Angela_785]

Slimy (http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2009/03/cts-entry-slimy.html) is up on the Texture Thesaurus!

[Pink Ink]

How to keep a marriage interesting (http://pink-ink-pink.blogspot.com/2009/03/crazy-loopy-funny-guy.html)

[Ms Hollands]

I updated mine with three quick snippets: Annecy will be France's bid for the 2018 winter Olympics; an awesome ski video feature; and, Bruno the cat predicting the start of spring through his mouse catching efforts. (http://www.lefrancophoney.com/annecy-candide-and-bruno/)

[melaniehoo]

An ode to an apostille.

[Cranky]

Comparing writing to creating food (http://jpscribble.blogspot.com/2009/03/making-stew.html). Now I'm all hungry and stuff.

[WendyNYC]

I blogged about my favorite independent bookstore and what they are doing to boost business. http://wendypinkstoncebula.blogspot.com/

[Blake M. Petit]

Another Toy Stories feature today, gang. I take a look at Batman and friends in miniature plastic!

Toy Stories: Batman and Friends (http://blakemp.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/toy-stories-batman-and-friend/)

[DonnaDuck]

On FI I'm asking for some YA book recommendations to help out in Operation Teen Book Drop and on Bites I reposted my review of The Horse and His Boy from The Chronicles of Narnia. Just beware the Blogger downtime scheduled for pretty much now. I was surprised I was able to get my post up.

[bsolah]

I posted a rant against the waste of money that is the Australian Grand Prix.

[Serena Casey]

We've got your American Idol results (http://predictidol.com/2009/03/26/american-idol-and-then-there-were-9/) right here, folks! Step right up!

[Enzo]

Markus and Charlo' return home from Asia in Episode 19 of 'Concentric.'

[nighttimer]

I bought another car this week which started me waxing nostalgic (http://jeffwinbush.com/2009/03/26/here-in-my-car/) about the cars I've owned, loved and loathed.

:e2bike2:

[Pink Ink]

Who (http://pink-ink-pink.blogspot.com/2009/03/my-list-of-influential-people.html) has influenced you in your writing career?

[MargoWest]

A quick, funny entry (http://dearmreview.blogspot.com) :) It's macro-riffic!

[melaniehoo]

I posted pictures of yesterday's sunrise and sunset.

[Greenwolf103]

Welcome to Ghost Town, USA! (http://dawncolclasureblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/welcome-to-ghost-town-usa.html)

This is about one of my new WIPs.

Interestingly, my publisher and I have been thinking the same thing: Current book needs a new title. I came up with the blog subject line first and she liked it for the series title, which is what she wants to make this, but we're also still trying to come up with a title for the first book. "Real Ghost Towns" is nice but not all that exciting. And since it's now going to be a series, that title is a little moot.

[Blake M. Petit]

Today I review Neil Gaiman's most recent novel, the award-winning The Graveyard Book (http://blakemp.wordpress.com/2009/03/27/what-im-reading-the-graveyard-book/).

[truelyana]

Change of seasons (http://expressiveworld.com/?p=738) :)

[Cranky]

A lesson in self-discipline (http://jpscribble.blogspot.com/2009/03/lesson-from-my-baby.html), thanks to my (almost) four year old son.

[DonnaDuck]

This week on Bites for Freaky Friday it's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz. The pictures alone are poop-worthy.

[Izz]

Yesterday wheedled some info out of one of the editors of GUD magazine as to who might be contributing to issue four, GUD Issue Four scoop (http://isaacespriu.com/2009/03/27/gud-issue-four-art-teaser/), and today was asked if i would like to review the issue.

So i have my ARC pdf open and am reading and jotting for the review which will be up on my blog within the next week, i think (depending on when GUD opens ordering).

[bsolah]

Review of Rise Against's gig in Melbourne last night (http://www.benjaminsolah.com/blog/?p=740)

[Angela_785]

Ranch (http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2009/03/setting-thesaurus-entry-ranch.html) is up on the settine thesaurus!

[NatJM]

I've posted a short story called "Behind the trail of evidence", about prejudice, music and teenage love at http://www.takingoff.org/2009/03/28/behind-the-trail-of-evidence-short-story/

[DonnaDuck]

On FI I blew off some steam as my insurance class is finally done and left you all with a snip about Lewis Black on writing. On Bites it's Popples love on 80s Awesomeness!

[Pink Ink]

What is your birth order (http://pink-ink-pink.blogspot.com/2009/03/spoiled-rotten.html)?

[stormie]

A Story Idea From...A Car Service Center (http://anneskal.wordpress.com/2009/03/28/story-idea-froma-car-service-center/)

[ynoirb]

I made a list of books I have to read in the next 5 years

[Chumplet]

I wrote a little poem to celebrate the banishing of my old car to make room for the new one. An Ode To An Escort Wagon. (http://chumpletwrites.blogspot.com/2009/03/ode-to-escort-wagon.html)

[AmyDoodle]

I saluted Barbie (http://mindovermullis.blogspot.com) on her birthday. She can't help it if she's a skank, bless her heart.

[Izz]

Little (well, it turned out quite large) post on my Writing Goals (http://isaacespriu.com/2009/03/29/and-this-week/) for this week.

[mbroadway]

I added this video. So far 3,200 views.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5TqA3XMUUg

[DonnaDuck]

On Bites I started going in on the In My Mailbox meme thing going on around the book blog world. This is my first post. About zombies. Whee.

[dianeP]

I just posted the first chapter of a manuscript I've decided not to publish. I don' know if that will turn out to be a big oops or a good thing.
I'll just have to wait and see.

[TheWritingRunner]

Today's post was on a topic near and dear to most of us: finding your ideal time to write. :)

http://thewritingrunner.wordpress.com/

I ended the post by asking other writers what their ideal time to write is. If you want to jump into the comments and post a response and plug your own blog, please fire away.

:)

-- TWR

[MargoWest]

Yep! On Apple products and The Legend of the Seeker. (http://whyisthispopular.blogspot.com/)

[Kathleen42]

Continuing on my series of posts about query letters. Today's was "Timing and tweaking (http://kathleenpeacock.wordpress.com/2009/03/30/timing-and-tweaking/)"

[payitforward]

Pic from my pantry of fun. (http://nancyhigh.wordpress.com/2009/03/29/inside-the-pantry-of-fun/)

[Izz]

Just posted a lil flash fic i just wrote, inspired by some comments i received on my last blog post from some of Old Hack's Blog Pitch Party partygoers who happened to visit: Gated Community (http://isaacespriu.com/2009/03/30/gated-community/)

[Izz]

Another couple posts since i posted here last (sorry to double-up):

First up a link to a neat little poem that our very own Shweta has posted on her LiveJournal: What Pixies do to Painters (http://isaacespriu.com/2009/03/30/what-pixies-do-to-painters/). Tis very good.

And then a post about how my writing day has panned out: Monday, Monday (http://isaacespriu.com/2009/03/30/monday-monday/).

[melaniehoo]

Saturday I posted about friendship, and today about the geckos that had made a home for themselves in my ceiling.

[RedScylla]

A dream about conjoined triplets (http://bryngreenwood.wordpress.com/2009/03/30/where-it-comes-from-where-it-goes/) and the glory of research.

[Blake M. Petit]

A strange man wanders off with Benny, and Linda and her friends cut a mad race to find him.

Lost in Silver Chapter Three: The Woods (http://blakemp.wordpress.com/2009/03/30/lost-in-silver-chapter-three-the-woods/)

[jst5150]

Ch. 7, The Greatest Story Ever Altered

http://galacticmilk.wordpress.com/2009/03/30/7-the-greatest-story-ever-altered/

[MargoWest]

Yep! On Victoria's Secret and High-Top Sneakers (http://whyisthispopular.blogspot.com)

[mbroadway]

Since posting on here yesterday, my video is now only 5 views away from 3,600. That's an increase of almost 400!!! Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5TqA3XMUUg

[CarolSanDiego]

I posted on the writing schedule I aspire to, and the writing schedule I really have.

[DonnaDuck]

On FI I posted a mini-rant on the first chapter and a half of Spine-Breaking Spawn and posted a video of where I was Saturday night. Much awesomeness. On Bites I reposted my review of Prince Caspian from The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis. Not too much awesomeness there.

[bsolah]

I posted on how I was inspired by a Russian Marxist, Goth Rock and Caffeine. (http://www.benjaminsolah.com/blog/?p=754)

[Gary]

Power to the people!

[Ms Hollands]

I posted about being a chalet girl (http://www.lefrancophoney.com/being-a-chalet-girl/).

[Izz]

A post about my writing results for the day. Was meant to be little, but I got carried away :rolleyes:: Tuesday Tally (http://isaacespriu.com/2009/03/31/tuesday-tally/)

[stamperdad]

Two posts in the last two days, guess I must be inspired. Check them out,

Yesterday - "Talk About Having a Bad Day" story of a Japanese A-Bomb survivor

Today - "The Day We Almost Lost Ronnie" - Reagan Assassination attempt relived.

Comments always welcome.

[escritora]

Main Story
5 Year Old Decapitated by Brother (http://auriacortes.com/5-year-old-decapitated-by-brother/)

True Crime Movie of the Week
Veronica Guerin (http://auriacortes.com/veronica-guerin/), an Irish journalist who was murdered by drug dealers.

Snippets
Girl Disappeared (http://auriacortes.com/girl-disappeared-mother-believes-she-was-kidnapped/) please watch the video. Have you seen her?
Update on the Nursing Home Killings (http://auriacortes.com/police-gunmans-ex-wife-worked-at-nursing-home/)

[ritinrider]

Five Tips for Speeding to Scholarship Success (http://roadtoscholarships.wordpress.com/2009/03/31/speeding-to-sc…arship-successspeeding-to-scholarship-success/).

[stamperdad]

I wasn't going to post again so soon, but just had to show readers this.

"Bar Stool DUI - What Next?"

Check out this and the other two new posts. Comments always welcome.

[melaniehoo]

I'm almost finished designing my very first website. W00t!

[rhymegirl]

My house, then and now.

[Dominique]

New at Midwest Guest: Ann Arbor's University of Michigan Museum of Art reopens--museum throws a 24-hour party to celebrate reopening after $41 billion expansion and renovation http://tinyurl.com/cun7z4

[TheWritingRunner]

Today I posted "Opening the trunk, peering inside", about my thoughts on revisiting a book I wrote and almost sold nearly a decade ago:

http://thewritingrunner.wordpress.com/

I'm really quite torn about whether it's worth going back to the manuscript, but I do remember there being a lot of good ideas in there... and a lot of very bad writing. :)

TWR

[DonnaDuck]

I posted again on Bites last night but forgot to come here. It's a rant on the punks that look down on YA. If you don't like swearing, I recommend avoiding it. But I also just posted about how a HP book brought in $19,000 at auction. Damn expensive!

[truelyana]

Creative Distraction = Imaginative Stimulation (http://expressiveworld.com/?p=758)

[Bayou Bill]

Added a new, 1600-word, short story: A Week In The Student Nurses Dorm.

BILL'S BILGE (http://billsbilge.blogspot.com)

Bayou Bill :cool:

[gypsyscarlett]

Dion Fortune's, "The Sea Priestess"

[Jana K White]

My sister and I decided to share a blog, since both of us would like to build up our writing skills. My problem is that our blog is...well....blah. I talk about writing a lot, since I am a bit preoccupied with it at the moment. Sis has always been capricious, so together we don't have a whole lot of continuity going on. I don't expect to develop a huge underground cult following (unless ya'll really want too, then go right ahead), but I would like to find the literary equivalent to "jazz hands" every once in a while. My husband's suggestion was to add more boobs. *sigh* Anyone else have a suggestion?

[bsolah]

What's the link Jana? I'll be glad to have a look.

I think just working on regularly posting is the first step, and write about what interests you, and you might get a few readers. Look at me, I've been doing it for four years or more and I haven't stopped even if I only occasionally get comments.

[AllyWoof]

I updated my journal this morning. What's it been ? 7 years?

[Jana K White]

What's the link Jana? I'll be glad to have a look.

I

Thanks! I really appreciate the help! Here it its-
http://www.stygiansisters.blogspot.com (http://www.stygiansisters.blogspot.com/)

Oh, by the way, I would be" Gloomy Gal" over in our little corner of the blogging fiefdom of blogspot.:e2dance:

[Serena Casey]

Play that funky keyboard, white boy (http://predictidol.com/2009/03/31/american-idol-top-9-play-that-funky-keyboard-white-boy/)

[kikilynn]

My blog is really new, just found out about blogger. Im way behind the times, still messin with myspace. I posted today about the fantastic news I heard from my daughter's school.
http://livingthroughfairytales.blogspot.com

[Izz]

Two posts today.

Firstly, in case people didn't already know (it's a bit late): Shimmer magazine issue 10 available free for download/ (http://isaacespriu.com/2009/04/01/shimmer-magazine-issue-10-available-free-for-download/). Instructions on where to go are in the post.

And my nightly writing wrapup: Another Day Down (http://isaacespriu.com/2009/04/02/another-day-down/)

[kaolin]

GUD Magazine has some exciting new innovations coming up in issue 4 (http://tinyurl.com/ccnc5y)!

And, you know, I've been blogging a bit myself lately. Huh. Even the occasional public one. Though today's was just the above, so far. Two days ago, though, I bemoaned the loss of some cherished textbooks (http://kaolinfire.livejournal.com/444220.html) ... and shared two definitions I added to urban dictionary (http://kaolinfire.livejournal.com/443937.html). :)

[melaniehoo]

Today I wrote about a new women's fiction blog - check it out!

[stormie]

Morning, all. I had an interesting April Fools moment (http://anneskal.wordpress.com/2009/04/01/could-it-be-april-fools/)this morning. And the joke was on me. :)

[RedScylla]

I blogged about the implications of contracting out your conjugal duties (http://bryngreenwood.wordpress.com/2009/04/01/a-modern-maupassant-style-switcheroo/).

[ravenlea]

summer (http://forloveofahorse.wordpress.com/2009/04/01/good-weather-more-work/) makes more work

[DonnaDuck]

On Bites I reposted my review of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader from The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis. Really eh.

[bsolah]

I posted on seeing Jewish and anti-Israeli journalist and blogger, Antony Loewenstein speak at Melbourne Uni last night.

[Blake M. Petit]

New Toy Stories blog -- I take a look at the X-Men Origins: Wolverine Deadpool figure (comic series) and the Wolverine and the X-Men Beast and Cyclops series.

Toy Stories: You Are Now Leaving the 616 Universe (http://blakemp.wordpress.com/2009/04/01/toy-stories-you-are-now-leaving-the-616-universe/)

[DonnaDuck]

On Bites I blogged about Harlequin invading the teen market. It's kind of a "really?" post.

[Serena Casey]

The usual fluff regarding who went home on American Idol (http://predictidol.com/2009/04/01/american-idol-results-and-then-there-were-8/).

[Izz]

Usual nightly wrapup of what I've got done writing-wise for the day, plus a confession about a problem I have and some comments on the importance of revision: I have a problem (http://isaacespriu.com/2009/04/02/i-have-a-problem/)

[ritinrider]

A day behind, but Tips for Scholarship Success (http://roadtoscholarships.wordpress.com/2009/04/02/scholarship-success-tips-part-2/), Part 2 is up.

[melaniehoo]

I cut my hair. :tongue

[Pink Ink]

At 89K words into my novel, here's how I am dealing with the question "What if no one wants my story?" (http://pink-ink-pink.blogspot.com/2009/04/what-if.html)

[AmyDoodle]

Okay, when they say "do it yourself," (http://www.mindovermullis.blogspot.com)what exactly are they doing? I think I'm doing it wrong.

Now off to check out Melanie's hair cut.

[kikilynn]

So several people have noted my comments section on my blog didn't work, well now it does...WOO HOO! http://livingthroughfairytales.blogspot.com

[DonnaDuck]

On Bites I posted about ten YA authors having their own writers' retreat in a castle in Ireland. I can hope, right?

[Cranky]

The first (http://jpscribble.blogspot.com/2009/04/world-autism-awareness-day.html) in a series of posts I'm going to be doing in April for Autism Awareness Month.

[Blake M. Petit]

Today I begin my running tally of what I've read so far in 2009 (http://blakemp.wordpress.com/2009/04/02/what-im-reading-2009-edition/).

[MargoWest]

Some new posts in whyisthispopular.com. :) On gladiator sandals, Pink, Jonas Brothers, etc.

[bsolah]

I posted about the G20 summit and the protests.

[truelyana]

Spring in Bloom :) (http://expressiveworld.com/?p=770)

[Izz]

Friday night check to see if I've reached my writing goals for the week, plus a little bit on why I'm enjoying writing a novel non-chronologically: Weekly Wrap-Up (http://isaacespriu.com/2009/04/03/weekly-wrap-up/)

[Shara]

I'm still a new blogger, sort of still trying to find my blogging voice.

But I have blogged today about a new discovery, on my first trip in years to a public library.

Link is below.

Shara

[gypsyscarlett]

"Writing Quotes from The Sea Priestess"

[Blake M. Petit]

In the vein of yesterday's post, the movies I've watched so far in 2009. (http://blakemp.wordpress.com/2009/04/03/what-im-reading-2009-edition-2/)

[Angela_785]

Reaching 50,000 hits and a contest giveaway for a signed copy of Waiting to Score (http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2009/04/50000-hits.html)

[stamperdad]

Now for something completely different than politics or history.

"The Cat and Her Staff"

I know this will get comments and views, after all its a cat and nice pic of her. Who doesn't like cats or kids. This is a shameless attempt to get traffic. LOL Hey everyone else does it and it's quite amusing.

[Kathleen42]

The query parade continues with a brief entry on hooks (http://kathleenpeacock.wordpress.com/2009/04/03/a-nice-query-resource/).

[melaniehoo]

It's been a busy week but I've accomplished a lot - launched a website, started another, had my teeth drilled, and wrote a whopping 500 words. :D

[Cranky]

A brief post (http://jpscribble.blogspot.com/2009/04/horror-hounds-ride-again.html) talking about the new prompt for the monthly challenge in the Horror forum.

[mbroadway]

Yes. I added my second ever music video. Let me know what you think of it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJdyOhW_bWY

[kikilynn]

I blogged about my experiences on AW so far. It has been a wonderful week, you are all wonderful, and I appreciate the help everyone has so willingly given.

[JeanneTGC]

"What's Need Got To Do With It?" http://ginikoch.blogspot.com/

[MargoWest]

Yes, about things we like for once. ;)

[Izz]

Post about why character description really annoys me if overdone in a novel: Character Assassination (http://isaacespriu.com/2009/04/04/character-assassination/).

[Feiss]

put in spur of the moment poem :) yay

[Izz]

I probably should be sleeping, but found myself reading instead, and then found myself blogging about what I'd read. This is a follow-up to the post I made earlier (and much shorter :)): Now to find me another book to read (http://isaacespriu.com/2009/04/04/now-to-find-me-another-book-to-read/).

[ChaosTitan]

Brainstorming for upcoming contests: http://tinyurl.com/cgktlf

[Ralph Pines]

Someone had to say it. BSG was not the best show on television! (http://ralfast.wordpress.com/2009/04/04/bsg-was-not-the-best-show-on-television/)

[payitforward]

Needing the perfect ambience (http://nancyhigh.wordpress.com/2009/04/04/ambience/) when writing.

[Romantic Heretic]

Music and book promtion today. (http://romanticheretic.blogspot.com/?zx=52e1d5b798ddf0c8)

[Blake M. Petit]

Today I explain Why I'm in Nashville, and why I think Team Teaching will work for my school (http://blakemp.wordpress.com/2009/04/04/why-im-in-nashville/).

[jst5150]

Chapter 8, "Reverse Messiah Complex": http://galacticmilk.wordpress.com/2009/04/04/8-reverse-messiah-complex/

[kikilynn]

All about my new manuscript and how wacky it's making me. (http://livingthroughfairytales.blogspot.com)

[DonnaDuck]

Both yesterday and today, actually. I was just too damn tired yesterday to do much of anything. On FI I posted about how I desperately wanted to write and today, WOOHOO! On Bites, yesterday was Freaky Friday with More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz and today on 80s Awesomeness! it's Pacman! You know you love that crazy dot eater.

[Cranky]

I blogged about finishing my first short story (http://jpscribble.blogspot.com/2009/04/small-victory.html)of the year. It's been a long time coming.

[nighttimer]

Updated my blog today with an entry about what happens next with Allen Iverson. (http://jeffwinbush.com/2009/04/05/the-question-is-who-wants-the-answer/)

:e2cheer:

[Izz]

Posted my writing goals for the week (first goal being shorter blog posts :D) It's that time again (http://isaacespriu.com/2009/04/05/its-that-time-again/):

[madderblue]

I posted Blossoms, Ascetics, and Don't Pee Here (http://kappanohe.blogspot.com/2009/04/blossoms-ascetics-and-dont-pee-here.html).
:tongue

[Ms Hollands]

Oh, I did yesterday. I wrote all about the snowman on a car.


http://www.lefrancophoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/SnowManCar.jpg (http://www.lefrancophoney.com/how-to-leave-a-ski-resort/)

[TheWritingRunner]

Today I wrote about "Finding your right length: short stories, novellas, novels, and young adult books"

http://thewritingrunner.wordpress.com/

I also asked for feedback on young adult books and what it's like writing in that field.

TWR

[truelyana]

Free flowing decision in camera buying (http://expressiveworld.com/?p=779)

[truelyana]

And again Mirrored Reflection (http://expressiveworld.com/?p=791)

[DonnaDuck]

On Bites I reposted my review of The Silver Chair from The Chronicles of Narnia series by CS Lewis. Definitely redemption from the last two.

[MargoWest]

Yes, on the horrible Bratz dolls (http://whyisthispopular.com/).

[Chumplet]

I confirmed the date of my book signing for Bad Ice. See below.

[Unfocused Me]

Spring (again, Hah!) Sunday Stats #3. (http://tr.im/iiVd)

[Greenwolf103]

Bible study (http://palmstopines.blogspot.com/2009/04/bible-study.html)

Three times I tried to explain it to my child. Three times, she didn't comprehend it. I suppose in time I will be able to explain to my daughter what a Bible is, how it is put together and how she can use it. She is 7 years old and I think she can basically "get" why a Bible is important (at least to some people). I think the more time I talk with her about it, answer her questions and spend time with her going through it, she'll understand what a Bible is.

[Izz]

My nightly progress report on my writing, plus a rant about a terrible review of short stories i read today: Daylight Savings has Finished (http://isaacespriu.com/2009/04/06/daylight-savings-has-finished/)

[Pink Ink]

I posted my rock band's playlist (http://red-rock-band.blogspot.com/2009/04/playlist.html)

[WildScribe]

I answered an old comment question and am hopefully getting my blog back up and running:
http://polyspace.wordpress.com/

[melaniehoo]

I finally found some motivation and I shared where I found it.

[RedScylla]

I blogged about news on the posthumous release (http://bryngreenwood.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/it-came-from-beyond-the-grave/) of some unfinished Michael Crichton novels. How do you feel about posthumous co-writing?

[Blake M. Petit]

Lost in Silver continues! Benny has been taken away, and Linda's mad chase to rescue him has sent her and her friends someplace they never suspected existed. Can they find Benny and find home?
Lost in Silver Chapter Four: The Place (http://blakemp.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/lost-in-silver-chapter-four-the-place/)

[truelyana]

Illusion bought to light (http://expressiveworld.com/?p=802)

[stormie]

A little bit about interpreting the past (http://anneskal.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/this-is-how-it-happened/).

[Shadow_Ferret]

Recession? Tell that to everyone at the malls and restaurants. (http://edpahule.blogspot.com/2009/04/tale-of-two-perceptions.html)

[Angela_785]

A winner was announced (http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2009/04/waiting-to-score-winner.html) for our book giveaway...and it's just crazy who won!

[truelyana]

A note on peace and mind (http://expressiveworld.com/?p=810)

[K. Andrew Smith]

I updated today, although it had nothing to do with writing.

[DonnaDuck]

I think I'm back to my old blogging habits on FI. I posted about my writing and my chagrinning realization about Diamond Crier. On Bites I posted about teens having a more diverse reading list than what people think. What were the last five things you read?

[AmyDoodle]

Yep. They buried the guy. And his feet. I hope he wasn't too attached (http://www.mindovermullis.blogspot.com).

[MargoWest]

Yes, on Anne Rice and her whole craziness (http://whyisthispopular.com).

[Izz]

I blogged a little about some posthumous Michael Crichton books (http://isaacespriu.com/2009/04/07/posthumous-michael-crichton-novels/)that are going to be released. I notice Redzilla also blogged about this. Her linkie is further up the page and contains information from Publisher's Marketplace, whereas mine only links to a couple news articles.

[bsolah]

I posted about Obama's speech in Turkey, "Obama and the Islamic World. (http://www.benjaminsolah.com/blog/?p=793)"

Obama, speaking in Turkey on Monday, said that the United States “is not and never will be at war with Islam.” Does this mark a shift in US policy? Does anti-Muslim racism still exist and will it continue to exist in both America and its allied countries?

[Nick Russell]

On my RV blog, I posted on The Mysterious Wet Spot http://gypsyjournal.net/blog/2009/04/07/the-mysterious-wet-spot/

[sunna]

Well, it was last night, actually, but I blogged my take on agentfail (http://amybai.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/agentfail-thoughts/).

[Izz]

Second blog post for the day. My nightly writing wrap-up (http://isaacespriu.com/2009/04/07/i-hit-the-3000/), which includes a goal i achieved that i'm very happy with.

[Dominique]

New at Midwest Guest: Assembly line at Detroit Historical Museum http://tinyurl.com/c9uerd What do ghosts of city's past say about future?

[TheWritingRunner]

Today I posted "Padding Your Story is Like Padding Your Bra: When Someone Gets Close to the Goods, You’re Going to Be Embarrassed", which may or may not actually say something of interest. ;)

http://thewritingrunner.wordpress.com/

TWR

[Angela_785]

Some pictures I took of the Rocky Mountains (http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2009/04/beautiful-place.html)

[Shadow_Ferret]

Was Alice Cooper right about where the name "Milwaukee" came from? (http://www.examiner.com/x-7251-Milwaukee-History-Examiner~y2009m4d7-Where-did-the-name-Milwaukee-come-from)

[Cranky]

A brief post (http://jpscribble.blogspot.com/) about finally submitting something. Go me!

[escritora]

Main Story
Link Between Truckers and Serial Killers (http://auriacortes.com/link-between-truckers-and-serial-killers/)

A & E Documentary
Aileen Carol Wuornos (http://auriacortes.com/aileen-carol-wuornos/)- Woman Serial Killer

True Crime Snippets
Parolee charged in armed robbery of Subway (http://auriacortes.com/parolee-charged-in-armed-robbery-of-subway/)
Police make arrest in c-store robbery (http://auriacortes.com/police-make-arrest-in-c-store-robbery-unclear-if-its-connected-to-others/)
Manhunt continues for murder suspect (http://auriacortes.com/manhunt-continues-for-murder-suspect/)
Six car bombs kill 34 across Baghdad (http://auriacortes.com/six-car-bombs-kill-34-across-baghdad/)

[Shara]

My blog post today muses about the sweeties of childhood....

[AllyWoof]

I just updated mine. It was kind of quick and pointless. Oh well!

[DonnaDuck]

On Bites I posted my last re-post of a review, ironically The Last Battle, the final book in The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis. I swear it just ended up that way. Pure coincidence. Which is more than I can say for poor Susan, her and her blasphemous lipstick.

[MargoWest]

Yes, on Dr. Phil and internet forwards (http://whyisthispopular.com).

[Serena Casey]

The Idols sing songs from their birth year (http://predictidol.com/2009/04/07/american-idol-top-8-whats-song-choice-got-to-do-with-it/). Watch out, the blind guy has an axe!

[Izz]

A post about Segway's new venture - and it actually sounds useful: Segway - making a comeback? (http://isaacespriu.com/2009/04/08/segway-making-a-comeback/)

[bsolah]

I posted on workmates dobbing in other workmates for posting things on Facebook.

[Nick Russell]

On my RV blog I wrote about my Bucket List http://gypsyjournal.net/blog/2009/04/08/whats-on-your-bucket-list/

[Izz]

The ole nightly tally, plus an observation about my contrary brain: Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it's Time! (http://isaacespriu.com/2009/04/09/is-it-a-bird-is-it-a-plane-no-its-time/)

[bsolah]

I won't have time to post over the next couple of days but have scheduled some posts so be sure the check back each day.

[Bayou Bill]

Five Garbage Trucks Taken For Joy Rides In Georgetown, Texas.

Read all about it at: Bill's Bilge (http://billsbilge.blogspot.com/)

Bayou Bill :cool:

[RedScylla]

A post about one of my favorite movies and my somewhat problematic ideas about romance for little girls (http://bryngreenwood.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/romance-for-little-girls/).

[Cranky]

Today, I updated with another post (http://jpscribble.blogspot.com/)for Autism Awareness Month...this time, telling our story.

[WildScribe]

I updated my blog with a few thoughts on Prioritizing During Group Sex (http://polyspace.wordpress.com). It's not gross, I promise. :)

ETA: For those who want something more PG, I also updated my blog about circus training. I did something stupid last night... read about it here (http://www.circusdreaming.com/2009/04/i-am-idiot.html).

[melaniehoo]

Today I did an update on MY immigration stuff, and clarified how it differs from my husbands. Hopefully there's no more confusion. :D

[WriterintheWind]

I have started to develop my second blog and to kick it off, I'm sponsoring a giveaway! Chapter Two is about optimal life and living from age 50 and beyond. Check it out and enter:

Entry information:

http://optimistsheryl.blogspot.com/2009/04/going-outside-your-comfort-zone.html

Blog's Home page: http://optimistsheryl.blogspot.com/


My other blog is "The Fine Art of Substitute Teaching" :
www.supersubteacher.blogspot.com (http://www.supersubteacher.blogspot.com)

[Shadow_Ferret]

Hot dogs, Armour hot dogs! The dogs kids love to bite! (http://www.examiner.com/x-7251-Milwaukee-History-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Who-is-that-street-named-after-Plankinton)

[MargoWest]

On Michael Jackson's new desire to be plastinated. (http://whyisthispopular.com)

[DonnaDuck]

On FI I posted about ending a feature and I just couldn't help patting myself on my back. On Bites, Neil Gaiman on The Colbert Report talking about his new book, Fuck It, We're All Going to Die . . .

[Blake M. Petit]

New "Toy Stories" feature today -- I show off my first Urban Vinyl figures, the Disney's Vinylmation "Fireworks" mini, and the Mighty Muggs edition of the Thing.

Toy Stories Goes Urban (http://blakemp.wordpress.com/2009/04/08/toy-stories-goes-urban/)

[Izz]

Why I think writers should hang out at hairdresser's: Isaac gets a haircut (http://isaacespriu.com/2009/04/09/isaac-gets-a-haircut/)

[Serena Casey]

American Idol results: (http://predictidol.com/2009/04/08/american-idol-results-and-then-there-were-7/) Who didn't make it into the top 7?

[Chumplet]

I posted about a newspaper article (http://www.yorkregion.com/article/90070) about me and my novel Bad Ice.

[Pink Ink]

I finished revisions (http://pink-ink-pink.blogspot.com/2009/04/done.html)of my YA historical novel!

[Izz]

Nightly wordcount wrap-up, plus a little bit about a couple of books i bought today: Shake, rattle and roll (http://isaacespriu.com/2009/04/09/shake-rattle-and-roll/)

[Bayou Bill]

Celebrate the birthday of W.C. Fields with quotes and a YouTube clip.

Bayou Bill :cool:

[jerrywaxler]

I wrote an essay about a neat insight I had into how to develop characters. While I was writing the essay I came across some interesting insights into my brother.

Jerry

[jst5150]

Just for an instant, Larry thought he’d never uttered the phrase, “I am not from your planet!” until remembered that night at college in bed with voluptuous Rachel Wachstein, the untethering of her overflowing bra — and the discovery of her third nipple. He remembered saying the phrase very loud, then her screaming and the amount of alcohol he’d consumed in the hours before Larry smashed her self-esteem into pulp forever.
Chapter 9, A Fervant Need to be Free
http://galacticmilk.wordpress.com/2009/04/09/9-a-fervant-need-to-be-free/

[Angela_785]

Yellow (http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2009/04/cst-entry-yellow.html) is up on the Color, Texture and Shape Thesaurus!

[WildScribe]

Is poly something that you're born to be (like most people say of gays) or is it something that you can learn? Here's my take (http://polyspace.wordpress.com/2009/04/09/bi-polyamorous/) on the topic.

[rhymegirl]

No, I haven't updated my blog. Sorry.

I've been away on a trip. But now I'm back so I will probably be blogging about that. Trip. That is.

[PurpleClover]

Check out the latest post. It'll give you a chance to meet a few debuting authors. Link is in the signature line. :)

[Blake M. Petit]

Spreading the word: Even the man who created Jason Voorhees got freaked by J.C. Hutchins' Personal Effects: Dark Art (http://blakemp.wordpress.com/2009/04/09/even-jasons-father-is-scared-of-dark-art/).