Did You Update Your Blog Today?

[Christine N.]

All done up with the Virtual Blog Tour stops for this week!

[bunnygirl]

Short post on Bella Diana tonight.

[Memoirista]

Today I was going to write a couple of thoughtful posts on the IBS blog. Divergent thinking took hold and I read a blogger's blog known as DOSH DOSH!. (http://www.doshdosh.com/)

She (I think) suggested, as a way to promote one's blog, to write a press release, and send it to PRWEB; (http://www.prweb.com/) So, diverging some more, I went to visit the place to see if I would want to write something to be on it, and get a link back to my site. When, aha! divergence over, there was a press release on IBS, the subject (niche) of the blog for which I began the day intending to write.

It was a nice press release that picked up on several topics I had been dealing with, so I discussed it, and copied the whole thing. Instant post, more or less. See the result at http://www.formytummy.com/

I also did some theme hacking, to get the "pages" template to accommodate an Amazon store for foods and other products not carried in local stores.

Have a good blogging week!

[jenfreedom]

I updated Offbeat and Hippie Sounds. Hippie Sounds is all about love songs. Like a love song? Why not tell me about it?

If you like a darn meme visit Offbeat, otherwise stay very far away.
~ Jennifer

[catephoenix]

A Flash Short Story - THE END - added to my blog today.

[IrishScribbler]

Yes, and now that I'm married and, yanno, sort of settled, I'll be posting on my writing blog quite a bit more. I'll also be posting on Scribblings of a Newlywed (http://irishwife.blogspot.com) more.

[DragonHeart]

Two new posts today, both about books. One is more of a reflection, a memory from years gone by. The other is listing the books I ordered today so I'll have something to read when I come back from my vacation in Florida near the end of the month. I also ask for book recommendations. I find it's the best way to find both popular and lesser known works, usually better quality than if I were to just select at random (which tends to take days of deciding anyways).

~DragonHeart~

[bsolah]

I updated with a piece about Dr. Haneef being totally screwed over by the Australian justice system.

[bunnygirl]

I updated Bella Diana. Robert came to see how Diana was recuperating but she hates everyone right now and the meeting didn't go well.

[Mysti]

all of mine were updated yesterday and I'm already working on todays blogs. I still need to send off a few more tag's too. Busy busy busy and tomorrow is my last day off until the 30th. What a month!

[Leah J. Utas]

Updated both blogs. ProzacPalace post about calling my sister on her birthday. TGLP post about the chew toys I need for writing.

[Mysti]

I've added a featured blog on my my self-named blog. It's a great blog, just starting out. Check it (and her) out!

[bunnygirl]

Two fiction posts!

On Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com), Robert recommends they send Diana to a safe house to recuperate. The post includes an illustration of the entrance to the mine they're sheltering in for the winter.

And I updated Diana's Diary (http://dianadiario.blogspot.com) with rumors of buried treasure.

[Lavinia]

I posted some tips on how to use blogging as a marketing tool.

Lavinia

[jenfreedom]

I posted some tips on how to use blogging as a marketing tool.

Lavinia

I updated everything but office stuffer and offbeat -- both of where I'm headed now.

Why did I quote Lavinia? Well, funny you should ask. But if you haven't seen her blog I'd go today she's got a great post for bloggers new and old to the game -- very useful tips. And no, I was not paid by said blogger to say this. I just happened to really enjoy her post today. You will too.

I think we should see more of us pumping each others blogs; it seems a good double use of this thread.

Take care
~ Jennifer

[Lavinia]

The check's in the mail Jennifer. But seriously, I like the idea of plugging the blogs we like here. Because there are sooooo many out there now, it would be great to read a little review from an outsider (just a few sentences). Great idea! And I've not been paid by said poster to say this. LOL (and yes I know what LOL means)

Lavinia

[Kate Thornton]

Yes - I updated today! I was on a book panel last night - read about my experiences and see today's Three Beautiful Things!

[Mysti]

I do believe that once a week I will be attempting to do a featured blog from here on out. There are so many people out there with incredible blogs - and people just don't know they exist. Marketing through blogging is fantastic!!!

I'm great at adding little plugs as well! Stay tuned for more of those!! :)

[JenNipps]

I don't know that it can be called an update since I just posted a link to another place, but there you have it. On Creatif (http://jensorganizedwriter.wordpress.com).

[Tia Nevitt]

I've been featuring David Anthony Durham's ACACIA this week at Fantasy Debut, and I just put up this week's round-up of new debuts. Five debuts since the 10th! Whew!

[jenfreedom]

My best two posts of the day are at:

1) Offbeat Homes: very famous guy and his art/homes.

2) Office Stuffer: Push Pins Rule! It's true, I'm not kidding.

~ Jennifer

[valeenc]

Taking a break from blogging for a while. Brief explanation why.

[bunnygirl]

In Bella Diana, Will and Amalia argue over whether to send Diana to a safe house to get over her depression and psychological trauma.

On my Writing blog, I had Diana answer a meme I was tagged for.

[Lavinia]

I posted on lessons from a hacker. It's about marketing and refers to the new Harry Potter controversy.

Lavinia

[Christine N.]

bunches of posts about reflecting, Harry Potter, and my new book now on Amazon...

[Lavinia]

I am trying to get on a schedule of posting on my blog. My goal is to post each morning, working with that whole consistency thing. Today I posted, The Parable of the Coins. It is an analogy that leads the reader to the question, "How hard are you willing to work to achieve success?"

Lavinia

[Mysti]

My blog has been updated today - with just a basic post, nothing super exciting. I've talked about blogging during frontier days and offered a few updates on myself, my world and my son in that post. Tomorrow I'll get back to the regularly scheduled blogging program. :)

[ColoradoGuy]

Updated mine today. It's about how we deal with medical uncertainty.

[bunnygirl]

In Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com), they headed off to the safe house in the cold and snow. When they made camp for the night, Diana found out something unexpected about one of her friends.

[Toothpaste]

Yes indeedy. A mini rant about those jerks who like to ruin Harry Potter for everyone else . . . grr . . .

[Christine N.]

All about Harry, and my author copies, and a purple dragon (no relation to the Purple Pony), and my virtual book tour stuff.

[Mysti]

Updated, updated, updated! I posted about my new career on the horizon! :) It's on my self-named blog... for those wondering! :)

Mysti

[Christine N.]

Updated because today's VBT interview is now up. Links included.

[Tia Nevitt]

I put up more on my reading of David Anthony Durham's ACACIA at Fantasy Debut. This time I dwelt a bit on some of the characters.

[Death Wizard]

I updated today and six times in July, which is a big month for me. I'm amazed by the people who do it every day. Update their blog, I mean.

[bunnygirl]

In Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com), they arrive at the safe house. This scene is illustrated with a lovely kitty pic.

In my Writing blog, I announced the literary acting debut (http://ampfiction2.blogspot.com/2007/07/acting-debut.html) of my friend Thomma (http://thommalyn.blogspot.com/)'s cat, whose photo I was graciously allowed to photoshop for inclusion in Bella Diana.

[Christine N.]

Short update with a link to my guest blogging slot at Beyond the Veil, (http://paranormalauthors.blogspot.com)reflecting on the end of the Harry Potter era.

Go and see, and pay homage to the great Harry.

[jenfreedom]

YES! Do you know where you might live if you were a character in a Harry Potter book? Well, Offbeat Homes (http://www.offbeathomes.com) surely has some ideas.

Come on, you know you're curious. Plus a secret about me is reveled. Ooooo, how intriguing.

~ Jennifer

[Tia Nevitt]

I put up a poll asking what my next featured debut should be.

[moonslice]

yip, it's a new blog with about 6 posts so far. it's about becoming more green.
www.chocmoon.wordpress.com

[Lavinia]

I wrote about a new site for book-writers to network.

Lavinia

[bunnygirl]

They left Diana at the safe house today in Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com), and before they left, Will told her something she didn't want to hear.

I updated my main blog (http://tri-bunny.blogspot.com) with a recap of the week, progress on the house, my run today, and general musings.

And I updated Diana's Diary (http://dianadiario.blogspot.com), too. Young Patrick is determined to get her to look for buried treasure with him.

[Leah J. Utas]

Haven't been by lately, but I have been updating. TGLP post about how time gets filled whether anything gets done or not, a scenic photo, and a post asking if you feel your age. New today is a post about my late cousin Wayne.
Fresh offerings at ProzacPalace today where I answer a meme post.

[jenfreedom]

I updated Balance, it's all about blogging today; thanks to a thread here at AW.

Also, for those interested I've got the Supremes at Hippie Sounds and the most wonderful pregnancy and birth video at Pregnancy & Baby.

~ Jennifer

[Mysti]

I've updated and posted on my self-named blog. I've recapped a story that made national news from the area I live. It's sad; and I've requested a moment of silence for those who do read it.

Mysti

[bunnygirl]

Tonight's Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com) episode is just a short transitional scene, as they return to camp after leaving Diana at the safe house.

And I have a new bunny pic on my main blog (http://tri-bunny.blogspot.com)!

[Michael]

Updated several times last night (gotta make for lost time)! ;)

[Lavinia]

I posted on my pre-agent meeting thoughts. Are blogs really honest? That is the question, in a funny sort of way.

Karen

[Susan Flemming]

I updated my blog with the announcement of the upcoming release of Oyster Flats by my friend and fellow writer, Dawn Evans Radford.

[catephoenix]

A poem 'Beneath Grey Skies' added to my blog today.

[IrishScribbler]

I updated Scribblings of a Newlywed (http://irishwife.blogspot.com) with a brief post, and will be following soon with a post on Leather-Bound Musings (http://irishwriter.blogspot.com) about piracy as it relates to literature.

[Leah J. Utas]

TGLP post wherein I apologize for my typos.

[Crabby McSlacker]

Workout music: why it's good for you and how weird other people's playlists are; and

Meditation, and whether you should bother or not.

Bonus: Scientific research appears in both posts! But don't worry, no actual learning need occur.

[The Scip]

Updated today, Tennis and Baseball

[bunnygirl]

In Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com), the young men set out to track down a Texas army unit. Illustrations include the ruins of an old gas station and the crumbling remains of a church. No cat pics tonight. Sorry.

[Memoirista]

I've been writing at least one post a day to my (ha!) major blog, For My Tummy (http://www.formytummy.com/)
It's been hard to get the RSS feed going, but I think I've managed.

On the Memoirista Group of blogs, I have not been doing so well. I've discovered Feedburner and have been working several of my blogs through the Feedburner process.

[Kate Thornton]

I updated it today - with words about telling your story.

[Evaine]

I talked about plans to make Hay a Fairtrade Town today.

[Toothpaste]

I did indeed, with an update on the progress of my show which opens in a week! Eek!!

[Lavinia]

Yesterday I posted on a "Stapler Emergency". Today I posted on my "Belly Button." OK, so it's not ALL about my belly button...but it sort of is. Oh, you know you gotta go see now, don't you!

Karen Lavinia

[Leah J. Utas]

TGLP post in which I point out that being weird is good.

[bunnygirl]

In Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com), they captured some Texas girls.

[Death Wizard]

I updated with news about being invited to a big festival. Yay!

[Toothpaste]

Yes I did, with my observations on all the broohaha going on post the RWA.

[Leah J. Utas]

Posted at TGLP naming 10 books from my shelf that may shed some light on me.

[Christine N.]

Back from vacation, so just a short update on that, with links to the latest Virtual Book Tour interview and review for Return to Zandria available NOW from Amazon and soon at B&N.com

[madderblue]

I did something called "Six Months of Gunk"...a purification ritual and little red paper dolls that get burned.

[Tia Nevitt]

I posted my final review on David Anthony Durham's ACACIA at Fantasy Debut. I also threw up a post on my writing blog.

[Dawno]

After a 20 day procrastination hiatus, I posted a little something. My blogging is going to continue to be sporadic at least through September - lots going on this month!

[bunnygirl]

In Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com), the Unitas men successfully conclude their negotiations with the Texans. They're invited to stay for breakfast, where they learn some news about the man Will and Diana have been looking for.

[Christine N.]

It's OFFICIAL release day!

There's a link to a new review on my blog today too.

[valeenc]

Congratulations, Christine! :D

Anyhoo, I'm back. (link below) Not back to being very cheery yet, but I expect to be there before long. I'm a tough broad, after all.

I shall endeavor to catch up on other folks' blogginess over the next week, so look for those comments! I may well be stopping by...

[Mysti]

I've been awfully quiet the past week as I've put in so many hours at work. I have updated my blog as I could and the last two days it's been updated. Those blogs are about my son; and his behavior. The one from yesterday is actually quite cute. There is a slide show of pictures included in that post. Today's post, however, is quite the opposite, but still concerning his behavior.

Mysti

[lobiso]

I've been an on-and-off again lurker on these boards, but I'm redirecting my priorities and writing for real now. I've got a new blog focused on writing, as well as the old one that just passed it's one year anniversary. Surprised even me! Good luck to everyone in the Blogathon!

[bsolah]

Another post on the Haneef thing yesterday

[JenNipps]

Whoo. It's been a while since I updated, but there's a new post about inspiration/motivation (for me) (http://jensorganizedwriter.wordpress.com/2007/07/28/inspiration/) on Creatif.

[bunnygirl]

In Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com), the men take peaceful leave of the Texan camp, but are soon chased down. This post concludes Part One of the story.

In my main blog (http://tri-bunny.blogspot.com), assorted ramblings about my hectic life as I get ready to move into my house in two weeks.

[jenfreedom]

I have a series this weekend on old school vinyl at Hippie Sounds -- it's actually very cool AND there is tye dyed cheesecake (NO JOKE) you must be there or be square.
~ Jennifer

[bunnygirl]

I updated Diana's Diary (http://diana-diario.blogspot.com) with the outcome of their search for the Granger gold.

[catephoenix]

A new flash short story added to my blog today...

[Mysti]

Updated with EXCITING news!

[bunnygirl]

Part Two of Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com) begins tonight with Diana still at the safe house and unwilling to leave, now that she's found a measure of peace. Will shows up, equally determined to take her away with him.

On my main blog (http://tri-bunny.blogspot.com), I mourned the passing of my bike trainer.

[Christine N.]

Updated with a link to another stop on my Virtual Book Tour, plus upcoming features and random rambling.

Considering having daily features, like a Tuesday Teaser, Thursday's Child (featured authors), guest bloggers and all that stuff.

[Lavinia]

Back from the PNW Conference. I posted an overview of it as well as something very exciting that happened while I was there; it involves chocolate.

Karen Lavinia

[bunnygirl]

A marriage proposal tonight in Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com). "I don't care if we raise children or just raise hell."

[Mysti]

Yep! Updated as of 7/31 (although I was distracted as it was meant to be for 7/30) with another small snippet about my job...

[Leah J. Utas]

TGLP post about observing the 20th anniversary of being in a tornado.

[JenNipps]

If anyone wants to comment with their opinion on today's blog post (http://jensorganizedwriter.wordpress.com/2007/07/31/in-medias-res/) at Creatif, I'd appreciate it. :)

(Just something I'm mulling over...)

[Christine N.]

Today's blog is a Tuesday Teaser...come and see if you'd like to attend my Wizarding School!

[Kate Thornton]

Yes - this time it's all about my life in the defense contractor world - a world I now want out of...

[birdfeeder]

I'd love it if you'd visit my blog! Today's post reveals the odds of writing a NYT bestseller.

www.summerfriend.blogspot.com

Hope to see you there!

[Lavinia]

Another post-conference blog. Today I posted a few tips. During the conference I kept notes. So my post today is about not being THAT person at a conference.

Karen L. Alaniz

[bunnygirl]

In Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com), Will and Diana start back to camp, but then he insists on an unanticipated and unwelcome detour.

On my main blog (http://tri-bunny.blogspot.com), I whined a little about Comcast, my only option for high speed internet in my new neighborhood.

[Christine N.]

Today's blog gives a link to my last blog tour stop and some Wizard Academy writing related jibberish.

bunnygirl - I hate Comcast. Not the service, though I had my share of trouble with that, the company. Thieves, highway robbers! I got Verizon DSL and satellite TV and love not living in the Comcast universe. :)

[JenNipps]

Yes, I know now it's August. But yesterday was still July, which was when I got this bit of info.

http://jensorganizedwriter.wordpress.com/2007/08/01/christmas-in-july/

[Death Wizard]

I updated, asking this question: Which is more difficult? Writing six standalone novels or one six-book series?

[bunnygirl]

"Everyone likes weddings" in Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com). Everyone except the bride, that is.

[Lavinia]

Today I posted on the three people at writer's conferences that you want to avoid like the plague. Run like crazy-don't even make eye contact!

Karen L. Alaniz

[valeenc]

Yup.

[ColoradoGuy]

Did mine--it's about burn-out.

[bunnygirl]

Getting married isn't much fun in Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com).

"My whole life isn’t what I expected. And the strangest thing is that I keep expecting anything at all." ~Diana Nuñez (now Channing)

[Andrew A]

Made my new blog. The link is in my signature. Any comments there are appreciated.

See ya around,
Andrew A.

[Mysti]

mine is updated with a product review for the ladies out there. :)

[valeenc]

Where's a basilisk when you need one? (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/2007/08/wheres-basilisk-when-you-need-one.html)

[JenNipps]

I updated with the results from the "Christmas in July?" post I put up the other day.

http://jensorganizedwriter.wordpress.com

[Lavinia]

I posted with a question that I hope you all will help me out with. I need to decide on which author name to use for myself. I have several to choose from, well several combinations anyway. So far two people have "voted" and they are entirely different. Come on over and help me out. I'll send you some cyber-chocolate.

Karen Lavinia Fisher-Alaniz

[RRK]

I posted with some explanation about my two WIPs, a short story, and a review of the musical Wicked. Oh, and a lawyer joke :)

[bunnygirl]

My main blog (http://tri-bunny.blogspot.com) has stuff about my house and my first steps toward move-in.

In Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com), it's the morning after her wedding and Diana is even less happy to be Will's wife than she was the night before. But then he tells her a long-kept secret and gives her a new perspective on her own troubles.

[Memoirista]

First, let me say thank you to this thread. It has kept me posting just about daily during July, to the For My Tummy (http://www.formytummy.com/) blog. And, because you provide a sort of audience, when I finally solved the thematic problems I've been having with my WIP, a memoir, I wrote two posts about it to the Process Blog (http://process.memoirista.com/) at Memoirista.

Thank you.

Today's total: two future posts to ForMyTummy, and two almost conjoined posts to the Process blog.

[Andrew A]

Interesting thoughts posted on my blog. A good read! I hope so.:D

Every once in a while I try and come with a question out of the blue and I try to answer it the best of my ability. Usually later, it stirs up an idea to write or type more.;)

Basically it's a questioning this life and reality and so called Hell. A kind of mix between, Make you think new avenues never thought before or a guide to live better havent decided yet.

Theres my update!
You can access my blog via my signature.

Feel free to post whenever on whatever.:)

[Leah J. Utas]

Several new posts at TGLP. I put up a peaceful scenic, wrote about having to get my dad's will probated, put up another scenic pic, and today's offering is about doing something stupid yesterday.

[Mysti]

Mine has been updated just now... What a fun day in my world! :)

[RRK]

Updated with a review of the Bourne Ultimatum, a lawyer joke, and an exposition on the musical Les Miserables.

Check it out :)

[bunnygirl]

In Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com), Will and Diana are finally on their way back to camp, newly married and not sure what people will think once they get there.

On my main blog (http://tri-bunny.blogspot.com), I wrote about going to garage sales, a final run through what has been "my" neighborhood for more than 20 years, and a visit to a cemetery.

[jenfreedom]

Did you know that there are sock vending machines (http://www.officestuffer.com/2007/08/late_night_finds_for_your_offi.html)?

Neither did I... It is way, way too late to be blogging.

~ Jennifer

[Leah J. Utas]

Prozac Palace update wherein my sister denounces me as evil.
TGLP post about overhearing a conversation in which a woman jokes about burning her books.

[Memoirista]

OK, I'm up to date on the selfhelpforibs.com blog (For My Tummy). I have a review for the reviews.memoirista.com blog that's been started but isn't up yet.

I would really like comments on the recent process.memoirista.com blog. Anyone? Thanks.

[bunnygirl]

In Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com), Will and Diana are back at base camp. Their guardian isn't at all pleased that they got married, and their friends are suspicious as to what it all means.

[valeenc]

Thank God for Movies! (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/2007/08/thank-god-for-movies.html)

[JenNipps]

I've updated Creatif with The Idea Pocket (http://jensorganizedwriter.wordpress.com/2007/08/06/the-idea-pocket/).

[bunnygirl]

In Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com), Will's guardian confronts him over having manipulated Diana into marriage.

[Jersey Chick]

Umm... I updated about where I've been and added a mild rant about a writing contest I recently judged in.

[Mysti]

I have updated (http://mystiguymon.blogspot.com/2007/08/american-past-time.html).

If you haven't had the chance to stop off recently, there is a great bit of information on relationships (http://mystiguymon.blogspot.com/2007/08/relationship-dos-and-not-to-dos.html) too!

[aadams73]

Yup (http://alexiaadams.blogspot.com/). I got too busy for a while, but now--hopefully--I'm back in the swing.

[birdfeeder]

Well, does yesterday count? I posted some great Bono clips, including parodies by Colin Farrell and Ben Stiller.

[RRK]

Updated with a lawyer joke and a short review of Becoming Jane.

[Jersey Chick]

I blogged about how it's much harder for me to enjoy reading since I started writing seriously. :)

[A.M. Wildman]

Posted about adding the AW blog roll and encouraged visits to each of you. Working on a second post for today, but at the rate I'm going I may have to title it: This post brought to you by several glasses of merlot....

It's hot and I'm thirsty so :P

[Memoirista]

I blogged both yesterday and today (Tuesday) in ForMyTummy, and Jennifer and I have had an interesting exchange of comments following the "Solving a Problem 2" post at http://process.memoirista.com/ .

Also, there on the process blog I posted the most wonderful, and wonderfully serendipitously apt, YouTube video. Grab some kleenex and 5 minutes and go see! Then leave a comment?

[jenfreedom]

I blogged all day about Stacey (Wyntermoon) at Pregnancy & Baby; if you didn't already, go check her out because she is one cool mama.

~ Jennifer

[bunnygirl]

In Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com), the newlyweds are dealing with a bit of harassment.

I queued up all my fiction blogging for the week. With my move on Friday, I'm not getting much 'net time.

[Mysti]

It's vague... (http://mystiguymon.blogspot.com/2007/08/questioning.html) I'm not quite ready to divulge everything, but it is a precursor to big changes - for better or worse...

[Niteowl]

I blogged about the experience that is Costco (http://theniteowl.blogspot.com/2007/08/costco.html), because, you know, someone has to.

[Leah J. Utas]

TGLP post about how an aversion to someone can be an important sign.

[birdfeeder]

I blogged today about my thoughts on alternating POVs, using Billy Straight and Criss Cross as examples. Please visit!

[DragonHeart]

Finally got around to doing an update in which I miraculously revive from hiatus and list the reviews I plan on doing in the near future.

~DragonHeart~

[RRK]

Updated with a lawyer joke and a brief (one line) exclamation about my writing.

[Memoirista]

I wrote a post on something I stumbled over on the web--the idea that a somatic illness is all in someone's head. Worse, the notion that those who are enduring the troubles are mentally ill because therapy can make a somatic illness less symptomatic and more manageable. The last clause is true; the combination of conclusion -- mental illness -- and proof, therapy helps, is faulty thinking. Therapies - hypnosis, cognitive therapy, and such - work without requiring that a person be mentally ill (read crazy). In fact, the saner one is the better they work. See my post on <a href="http://www.formytummy.com">http://www.selfhelpforibs.com/ </a> "For My Tummy," and join the fray!

I also actually added the moving, bring-a-Kleenex post that I promised yesterday, to process.memoirista.com (http://process.memoirista.com/)

In between, I fixed a broken home page. Quite a day.

[Tia Nevitt]

I've been featuring Kristin Landon's debut science fiction novel, THE HIDDEN WORLDS over at Fantasy Debut. Also, I covered three debuts in the past three days, which all released yesterday! I continue to be astonished at the rate of new debuts, and we're talking major publishers here. I'll have more to cover over the next week.

[ColoradoGuy]

Updated mine. It's about children and Medicaid.

[valeenc]

A couple of new ones - one about writing creatively again at last and another about dreaming of my kitties.

[madderblue]

Buddha's Boot Camp (see below).

[aadams73]

Yup. 13 things I'm really "meh" about in books right now.

[bunnygirl]

On my main blog (http://tri-bunny.blogspot.com), a bunny pic and a gripe about the phone company turning off my DSL two days too soon.

In Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com), Diana has a talk with her guardian.

[birdfeeder]

Check out the photo on my blog. New post!

[Mysti]

I did update: A few days to mull it over... (http://mystiguymon.blogspot.com/2007/08/few-days-to-mull-it-over.html)

[JenNipps]

I usually only post about Creatif (http://jensorganizedwriter.wordpress.com) here, which is all well and good, but recently I got to thinking that maybe I should start letting you all know about updates to another one, too. Evolution (http://jensevolution.wordpress.com).

Today's post is on validation (http://jensevolution.wordpress.com/2007/08/09/validation/).

[bunnygirl]

In Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com), Diana's getting some harassment while she tries to practice for the assassination.

[aadams73]

Yup. The ten things I'm loving this summer, plus a mini-review of Eclipse.

[A.M. Wildman]

Yep, updated both of them.

[Mysti]

Updated - A Castle for a King (http://mystiguymon.blogspot.com/2007/08/castle-for-king.html)

[Christine N.]

Today's blog is a quick Friday Five about things I learned this week.

[MidnightMuse]

Getting back on the blog-horse lately. I just posted a shoutout to my Peeps.

[A.M. Wildman]

There are Maple Sticky Buns at the first blog link.:D

[Memoirista]

I have coffee on my blog today, to go with those sticky buns! Come visit http://www.selfhelpforibs.com/ (http://www.formytummy.com/)

Yes, I updated my blog today, postdated a post for tomorrow, and drafted a post for Sunday, since I have a lot of work on my day job. I do think I have been posting at the rate of one per day on this blog.

On the two memoirista blogs, not so much.

The work-in-progress blog, called "hadabrain," is really brainless and postless for a good while now. I've solved the problem I was incubating, just haven't posted and gotten it going, yet.

See you for coffee and buns!

[Memoirista]

Coffee will be served up automagically sometime Saturday morning; I hope some of A. M. Wildman's sticky buns will still be available. Stop by, why don't you!

(A different post went out on Friday; the coffee post had been written and is on queue.)

[A.M. Wildman]

Coffee will be served up automagically sometime Saturday morning; I hope some of A. M. Wildman's sticky buns will still be available. Stop by, why don't you!

(A different post went out on Friday; the coffee post had been written and is on queue.)


Sticky buns are still there. :D

[Jersey Chick]

I blogged about the organized chaos in my office and how I ended up with four different drafts of the same edits... **sigh** it was a looong night here! :D

[aadams73]

Yup. Things I hate about summer today--just for a little balance :D

[A.M. Wildman]

Updated first one with a funny book comparison. Still working on the second one.

[valeenc]

Educating Mama. (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/2007/08/educating-mama.html)

[katrinka]

Just updated my Buried Treasures writing blog with an entry on family pets. There's also a link to my free Creating Memorable Characters writing course.
http://buriedtreasureswriting.blogspot.com

[Mysti]

I have updated my blog with another real and honest posts that I'm all to known for posting on my blog. *Sorry Jennifer that it's not one that will pleasantly surprise you.* Reflections (http://mystiguymon.blogspot.com/2007/08/reflections.html)

There is a reason why I changed the title of my blog to, "Blogging for Real. Blogging with Honesty." That fits my blog much more accurately!!

[A.M. Wildman]

Just updated the first blog link with a post on the Navy vet denied a funeral because the church discovered he was gay.

Updated the second one as well.

[Tia Nevitt]

Yesterday I put up a look back on my first three featured debuts, back when Fantasy Debut was new and practically unvisited.

[skelly]

Updated. An interview/discussion with Darren Devitt, creator of the PageFour word processor.

[Leah J. Utas]

Updated both TGLP and prozacpalace about the need to probate dad's will. Same issue, different angles covered. Also noted today is abundance cheque day. Also earlier updates on TGLP including wisdom from my guides.

[Tia Nevitt]

Today I posted an interview with Kristin Landon on Fantasy Debut (http://fantasydebut.blogspot.com/). She's the author of the gripping SF debut, THE HIDDEN WORLDS. Check it out!

[JenNipps]

Hi, guys.

I updated all my blogs tonight with the same message. It doesn't matter which one you go to if you go to any of 'em. But it's an important message, one we know but we don't really do and I got a wake-up call for it on Friday and we've been dealing with it all weekend.

Creatif (http://jensorganizedwriter.wordpress.com)
Evolution (http://jensevolution.wordpress.com)
Confessions of a Fat Chick (http://fatchickconfessions.wordpress.com)

[Memoirista]

Sticky buns are still there. :D
Glad I went back to check. They really taste delicious, especially with my soy mocha coffee. To die for!

[A.M. Wildman]

Glad I went back to check. They really taste delicious, especially with my soy mocha coffee. To die for!

Thank you.

[Memoirista]

Jen, I hope your family member is okay now. We can say it here, too. Please remember to drink lots and lots of water in this heat!

I responded to two comments, on two different posts, which is more fun than writing the posts! Which I enjoy enough to keep doing it, at least for the www.selfhelpforibs.com (http://www.formytummy.com/) (For My Tummy) blog. I have also kept up the blog-a-day pace over the weekend, for this blog. And found something to fill the post today--a set of interesting pictures of Hers and His bathrooms around the world. Ah, a day off!

[Manderley]

Yes, I did! And I'm all excited about this blogging stuff *extreme newbie enthusiasm*

I added a writing prompt on my write-and-read blog, and a mini interview with the Cosmo editor on my freelance blog.

[wordsmyth]

I posted a book review this morning for All the Numbers by Judy Larsen.

[A.M. Wildman]

Fishing blog updated. Other not yet. working on it...

[Memoirista]

Set up drafts and sources and the irritant that gets me going, for two more posts -- either tomorrow and wednesday, or I'll make a series of one, the other, or both. I also have a "lapsed" series that needs completion; if I can actually think of the hook for the completion of the existing beginning, I'll do that first.

[jenfreedom]

At Pregnancy & Baby I'm running a contest. The prize is super sweet. It goes until Aug 20th and here are the rules (http://pregnancyandbaby.com/blog/baby-fun-games/pregnancy-baby-blog-comment-contest/). Anyone with a little maybe from age birth to age eight or so will really like the prize! Check it out.

Plus I named the current Offbeat Homes mascot!

~ Jennifer

[A.M. Wildman]

Both blogs updated for 13th aug. Now to start on today's work. :P

[benbradley]

I updated my blog a couple days ago, wrote a few things about where and how I've bought mass quantities of books to consume <insert Cookie Monster smilie eating books here>, others who read books may actually find this entry interesting.

Sorry, I totally missed making an entry for July (presuming 'blogging' means making at least an entry a month). And so much happened in July, I turned 50, blla bla bla...

[aadams73]

Yup. Just a minor non-writing related rant. I'm sure coffee will cure what ails me :D

[MidnightMuse]

Yep

[Death Wizard]

I updated today, asking the question: Is there a fantasy audience out there that enjoys graphic descriptions of war and sex? Or is YA the only way to go?

[Niteowl]

So we had a game of bocce a few days ago. This is comical to me on many levels, not the least of which is pure non-sportedness of bocce itself. Tossing large lawn balls? Come on. So, in a pique of silliness, I wrote a nice column for my work newsletter.

I hope it's somewhat entertaining.

http://theniteowl.blogspot.com/2007/08/bocce-newsletter-column.html

[A.M. Wildman]

Both blogs updated. Regular blog is jsut a short post on Michael Vick being sued by an inmate for $63 billion. (I found it amusing)

Fishing blog is updated with the next in series for beginning bass anglers.

[bsolah]

Posted a photo and come commentary of an inspiring union protest I walked by today on my lunch break.

[aadams73]

Yup. The War of the Chicken.

[Kate Thornton]

Today is all about an article my brother wrote - he's a really good writer and I am so proud of him!

(And Happy Birthday, Bill! Yesterday was his birthday)

[A.M. Wildman]

See KAte's Post

[birdfeeder]

I'm back from my vacation in the mountains, and I've posted some photos of the Smokies and funny signs with errors. (More signs and videos from the road coming this week.)

[MidnightMuse]

Yep - stupid things strange people say :)

[JenNipps]

I was working at my Mom's office this morning. While there, I wrote up a few blog posts.

Creatif: Poetic Practice (http://jensorganizedwriter.wordpress.com/2007/08/15/poetic-practice/)
Evolution: Moving Right Along (http://jensevolution.wordpress.com/2007/08/15/moving-right-along/)
Confessions of a Fat Chick: Dating and Clothes (http://fatchickconfessions.wordpress.com/2007/08/15/on-dating-and-clothes/)

[Mysti]

Creepy, Crawly and Not-So-Welcomed (http://mystiguymon.blogspot.com/2007/08/creepy-crawly-and-not-so-welcomed.html)

Be forewarned, this post does contain a picture of a spider. If you have a fear of arachnids, I wouldn't click that link!

[Lavinia]

I am back to posting daily after the PNWA conference and then a weeks vacation at the coast. Today I posted on a "Convict at the Conference." Go check it out...You'll be inspired and perhaps slightly amused.

-Karen

[valeenc]

Wednesday Woohoo! (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/2007/08/wednesday-woohoo_15.html) And I posted yesterday too.

Heh.

[moonslice]

Yes, www.chocmoon.wordpress.com
Posted my new reusable shopping bags. No more breaking handles.

[Tia Nevitt]

I've been reviewing first chapters of debut speculative fiction over at Fantasy Debut. I'm between books, trying to decide which one it will be next.

[bunnygirl]

I've been posting daily to Bella Diana, but it hasn't been easy with the move and all.

Stuff about the move is on my main blog (http://tri-bunny.blogspot.com).

The latest Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com) installment is also up. They're camping at an abandoned motel for the night and Will and Diana, who have never been to school, seen a TV show or movie, or been to the beach, are intrigued by a seascape on the wall.

[aadams73]

Yup. A little bit about why I'm so glad my next door neighbors are moving out.

[bsolah]

I posted (http://www.benjaminsolah.com/blog/?p=420) a photo of a union protest that I ran into near my work on my lunch break. I'd so rather be doing that than working.

[valeenc]

It's Dead Elvis Day! (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/2007/08/its-dead-elvis-day.html) :banana:

[birdfeeder]

Today's post contains more signs with inconsistencies and errors.

[asorum]

I just had a work published by the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program on Clean Boating as part of their Alaska Seas & Coasts series and posted the news at A View From the Waterfront. (http://www.harboradvice.com/blogger.html)

[Mysti]

I posted about bipolarism in Night Out (http://mystiguymon.blogspot.com/2007/08/night-out.html)

[BlueTexas]

I did. I'm underwhelmed with Philip Roth today. And in love with pretty things.

[jerrywaxler]

Hi All,

I posted an essay on how writing can celebrate midlife crisis. memorywritersnetwork.com/blog/write-to-celebrate-midlife-crisis/ (http://memorywritersnetwork.com/blog/write-to-celebrate-midlife-crisis/)I've been posting every 2 to 4 days, and since they are entire essays it's pretty demanding. Thanks for the opportunity to share my link. The whole point is to have a place where I can share my writing with readers.

Jerry Waxler

[Leah J. Utas]

TGLP posts about the garden veggies we're enjoying and about becoming one with what I read.

[Mysti]

Mind Over Matter (http://mystiguymon.blogspot.com/2007/08/mind-over-matter.html) - a story of achieving the impossible for one 6th grade girl.

[Christine N.]

A Friday Five about weekend goals. I updated yesterday too, about stuff I did this week, and why the heck when Hubby's off from work, MY schedule gets all messed up.

[Mysti]

Interesting Video of an Interview with Dick Cheney in 1994 about Iraq has just been added to my blog (http://mystiguymon.blogspot.com/2007/08/dick-cheney-in-1994-on-iraq.html).

[Unique]

I started a new blog yesterday.

But you'll have to be led to find it.

Can anyone give me the Kindergarten version of how to link other folks in my side bar?

"Was this information helpful to you?" [on Blogger]

F, No! It wasn't.

[Lavinia]

Good morning! Yes I did update. This blogging thing is like going on a diet. Once you stop, it's really hard to get going again. But I did. Anyway- I started a series on writing a book proposal. Today- the title page. Sounds simple, doesn't it? Well, it's not. It's the first page that agents/publishers will see, their first glimpse of you and of your book.

-Karen

[A.M. Wildman]

Yep with News of the absurd. Fishing blog is gone fishing for the moment.

[valeenc]

A Fat Lip, Possibilities and Mama Pride (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/2007/08/fat-lip-possibilities-and-mama-pride.html)

[Lavinia]

Blogged on creating a cover page for your manuscript, that is sure to get you a request for more.

Karen

[bunnygirl]

Spy mission at the church in Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com). Illustrations!

More stuff about my move and a picture of my fireplace at my main blog (http://tri-bunny.blogspot.com).

[DTKelly]

After a long absence, I think I'm back. Don't mind the mess, I'm redecorating.

blog.dtkelly.net (http://blog.dtkelly.net)

[birdfeeder]

Posted about the barbecue yesterday and embedded the YouTube video "Potato Salad."

[valeenc]

:e2woo: Today is my 100th blog post! Just a few Sunday Shorts (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/2007/08/sunday-shorts-ii.html). :banana:



Pfooey. I'm at the top of the page. Oh well. Go read anyway. ;)

[aadams73]

Yup. Just a couple of interesting picture links.

[skelly]

Tropical storm Erin (or the very intense remnants thereof) hits Oklahoma. Flooding and other mayhem, with some of my own reportage thrown in. Don't miss it!

[robeiae]

Finally updated, after almost a month: an essay inspired by a RP comment from our very own MacAllister...

[DraperJC]

My blog has now moved to the travelogue portion of the year. I'm in Hawai'i and trying to post every day.

[Memoirista]

Well, "Yes" for today. After a "blue screen of death" problem yesterday, I wrote badly and decided not to post what I'd written. I've broken my record of a post per day for August :-[

Today, on the other hand, I wrote some comments on others' blogs and forums, and wrote a post on http://www.selfhelpforibs.com/ (For My Tummy.com). I've also begun developing, offline, a catalog of other blogs' calls for comments--I'm interested in the ways they do it, and the incentives they offer.

[Lavinia]

Took a break from my series and wrote a fun piece called, "No Parachute Desired." If you're discouraged, this one's for you!

-Karen

[Memoirista]

:e2woo: Today is my 100th blog post! Just a few Sunday Shorts (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/2007/08/sunday-shorts-ii.html). :banana:

Pfooey. I'm at the top of the page. Oh well. Go read anyway. ;)

Yay Virginia! Keep it up. Or go back and revise. ;-} I'm in that category and keep thinking, "Someday I'll take a day off and revise a lot of this." Right now I'm too busy making it to 200, and 300, and 400, and then the book!

You've reached a considerable milestone representing a lot of work. Yay, Virginia!

[Memoirista]

Took a break from my series and wrote a fun piece called, "No Parachute Desired." If you're discouraged, this one's for you!
-Karen
Karen, I checked into your blog earlier today, before the "No Parachute Desired" piece appeared. I was so impressed I added you to my process blog, and came back here to say "Oh, yes, I posted to another blog, too."
The "No Parachute Desired" piece is something I will print out and put over my computer. You bring encouragement to us all.

[bunnygirl]

Diana confronts Robert at the church in Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com).

[bsolah]

I have a far better internet connection now. Hopefully this'll mean I can post more. Look for something from me on Wednesday.

[JenNipps]

Take a ride on the Monday Poetry Train at Evolution (http://jensevolution.wordpress.com).

[valeenc]

From Gad to Brownies. (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/2007/08/from-gad-to-brownies.html)

[birdfeeder]

My post today is called "The Man with Dirty Hands" and discusses the detritus he leaves behind in library books.

[Mysti]

Fancy a story or two? (http://mystiguymon.blogspot.com/2007/08/fancy-story-or-two.html) There's a couple short ones on my blog today with a child theme!

[thursdayb]

Today was a light blogging day for me -- I posted twice, but one was just a link to another article I wrote elsewhere and one was just me ranting about the evils of Comic Sans (http://www.thursdaybram.com/?p=55).

[Sailor Kenshin]

Updated yesterday, and went nuts with different fonts.

[Leah J. Utas]

TGLP post about my husband reading me bedtime stories and why it's good.

[s_aileronbois]

I complained about how weekends suck for bloggers, complained about some kids at the local library, linked to a site that adds fuel to my complaints about Google, and will probably add a drabble before the day is through, just so I'll have one post today unrelated to complaining.

[Memoirista]

Did I update my blog today?Yup. A fairly short and easy post, introducing my readers to a patient advocacy organization, and encouraged them to fill out the extensive survey available on the site.

[birdfeeder]

I revamped my sidebar, adding my favorite funny clips including skits/comedy from Mitch Hedberg, Ben Stiller & Owen Wilson, and Justin T. and Jimmy F. doing The Barry Gibb Show.

Also check out my post "The Man with Dirty Hands."

Thanks for stopping by.

[A.M. Wildman]

Just a rambling post on ideas and where they come from.

[thursdayb]

I posted a couple of suggestions about writing a more effective freelance resume, here (http://www.thursdaybram.com/?p=58).

[Leah J. Utas]

Prozac Palace post about shutting off my emotions.

[jessicab_87]

Sure did! A post about book clubs. :)

[Mysti]

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (http://mystiguymon.blogspot.com/2007/08/abcs-extreme-makeover-home-edition.html) Are you curious yet? Tomorrow might bring about some awesome pictures...

[nancy02664]

One-Hit Wonder Baby Names of the 1990s (http://www.nancy.cc/2007/08/21/one-hit-wonders-from-the-1990s/).

I'm going decade-by-decade (though not in order), and from this one you can reach lists for several other decades (e.g. 1940s, 1950s).

[Mysti]

Extreme Makeover: Pictures (http://mystiguymon.blogspot.com/2007/08/abcs-hit-show-extreme-makeover-is-in.html)

[Lavinia]

I blogged another musing. It's called Walking Popcorn and is all about living dangerously. Go see...

Karen

[Lavinia]

Thanks memoirista! That is quite a compliment coming from you! I am honored to be posted above your computer. Now could you pay me for it. How about $25 everytime you look at it? That sounds fair to me. Let's take a vote on it...yep everyone in my family voted...$25 it is then! I accept Visa, Mastercharge, Paypal, check, cash....your first-born's piggy bank full of change...

But seriuosly-thanks!

Karen

[Memoirista]

Well, yes, Karen Alaniz-Fisher, if you could put the post onto a coffee mug, or a t-shirt, I'd be very happy to pay you for it. Since there's actually only air over my computer, posting it there is metaphorical. Ah, I know. I can put your post on a dual screen with an old monitor, in back and to the right of my laptop.

You're right, though, that it should earn you some income, since I'm reading and rereading it for inspiration. Does Lulu do posters?

Anyway, I also updated my blog today, this time with a glossary of terms that I'll be using in the next big post on an ongoing topic--fiber, as in "high-fiber diet."

Oh, and yet another personal best in the day gone past, for number of readers of http://www.selfhelpforibs.com/ (ForMyTummy)

[jenfreedom]

I surely did. I have a celebrity interview at Offbeat Homes.

HGTV Design Star Contestant Josh Johnson (”Sparkle Josh”) Chats with Offbeat Homes! (http://www.offbeathomes.com/the-offbeat-homes-interview-with-hgtv-design-star-contestant-josh-johnson-sparkle-josh/)

Enjoy the shiny that is Josh -- I sure do.

~ Jennifer

[Mysti]

Working from home (http://mystiguymon.blogspot.com/2007/08/working-from-home.html) - informational post.

I also have to state - the interview with Josh is fantastic on Jenfreedom's "Offbeat Homes." I would definitely check it out!

Also, keep your eye on my blog as I'll be venturing out to take more photo's of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and posting them soon!