Did You Update Your Blog Today?

[Sevvy]

Don't be such a writer (http://tinyurl.com/29q3asl)

A short post supporting those writers who talk like normal people (warning, this post is not entirely serious).

[Angela_785]

LAST CHANCE TO WIN BIG! (http://bit.ly/g9pVm7) 17 prizes, including signed YA books, critiques, a $50 gift card and more! Giveaway ends Sunday Nov 28th!

[DonnaDuck]

On BItes, Freaky Friday and 80s Awesomeness! Catch-up time.

[rmgil04]

Non-writing topic - Holiday Shopping

http://writersinprogresswip.blogspot.com/2010/11/holiday-shopping.html

[DonnaDuck]

On Bites, by review of Arson by Estevan Vega. I could have done without the fire-starting.

[DonnaDuck]

On FI, how well-read I am. Neener.

[hillaryjacques]

When I Love It...I Set It Free (http://hillaryjacques.blogspot.com/2010/11/when-i-love-iti-set-it-free.html)

I loved a book so much I bought it (even though I already own a free AND LEGAL electronic version). So, now what do I do with it?

[sianshan]

Second Draft Miracle (http://chapmansian.blogspot.com/2010/11/second-draft-miracle.html)

On how a simple change of motivation can sometimes make things fall together in a second draft :D

[anne_holly]

Excerpt and contest on mine today!

http://anneholly.blogspot.com/

[nitaworm]

I reviewed some movies HARRY POTTER Deathly Hallows Pt 1, and TANGLED (http://lmpreston.blogspot.com/2010/11/harry-potter-deathly-hallows-and.html)

[DonnaDuck]

On Bites, I've learned some things from books. This time, the ocean's involved.

[Stew21]

Experiment in the kitchen: Hot Soup! (http://trishstewart.wordpress.com/2010/11/28/hot-soup/)

[Aheïla]

Unforeseen Dives - 42b - Manipulation
I came to in my bed. Casey sat in the couch. He closed his book when I stirred. My head felt like a ton of bricks. It dissuaded me from rising. Casey pushed me aside so he could join me on the bed.
“You were quite the trooper today. Or so I’m told.”
“Yeah. A real superhero.” How ridiculous was it to faint right after the homerun? I sighed. Casey wrapped his arms around me and I rested my head on his shoulder.
Read more.. (http://thewriteaholicblog.wordpress.com/2010/11/28/unforeseen-dives-42b-manipulation/)

[DonnaDuck]

On Bites, one lone book added to the pile thanks to a fellow Lost Boys fan.

[Zefiris]

I did another guest interview, this time with Ty Langston author of Fantasy novella By Sunset

http://scribblesandsteam.blogspot.com/2010/11/guest-interview-with-ty-langston.html


If anyone on here wants to do a guest interview for my blog just let me know! :)

[bsolah]

I reviewed The Human Centipede

[melaniehoo]

NaNoFailMo (http://www.melaniehoo.com/2010/11/29/nanofailmo/)

[rmgil04]

Water and food in deep space. I just don't buy having people live on protein packs and dehydrated stuff indefinitely. Also, where do you get more water?

http://writersinprogresswip.blogspot.com/2010/11/water-and-food-in-space.html

[frolzagain]

Updated! http://www.paranormalpursuits.net

[Morgan Le Fay]

Racing to the finish (http://morrigansmethodsandmadness.blogspot.com/2010/11/nearing-finish-line.html)line and musing about mediums (http://inkaffairs.blogspot.com/2010/11/muse-vs-medium.html).

[Suzan]

I'm having way too much fun here!

[Haupe]

Results of the Timothy Power Giveaway and Can I Haz Feedback? (http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/can-i-haz-feedback/) - the latter goes to my blog's header, which I have tweaked more times than I care to admit. If you feel like rendering an opinion, I'd be grateful.

[suemont]

Yep - My review of a paranormal noir romance, an online presence, a guest-blog, a review of my book. Yikes if that's not eclectic I don't know what is.

http://lauracea.blogspot.com (http://lauracea.blogspot.com/)

Check it out and tell me if I'm doing it right or wrong. Thank you!

[Angela_785]

Winners (http://bit.ly/ezQOXi) for Critterpalooza are up! Did you win?

[CScottMorris]

Updated. Lost creative juices, so no fantasy lit related posts. Wanted to add a little controversy, so came out of the Atheist closet.

[JeanneTGC]

Busiest Monday EVER? http://ginikoch.blogspot.com/

[Opinionated Ant]

Word of the Week: Noozed (http://opinionatedant.com/2010/11/word-of-the-week-noozed/) & a yay post for my fan page finally getting it's own url ;)

[Arianna Sterling]

I just edited the heck out of my blog today--changed the template and everything, so it looks a lot better now. And there's a review (http://otakulife-animereview.blogspot.com/). But my blog is an anime blog, so I don't know if you guys will be interested.

[Ms Hollands]

I wrote about the unexpected loss of my snowboard - and subsequent happenings. (http://www.lefrancophoney.com/losing-and-finding-a-snowboard/)

Prior to that, I wrote about my heartwarming experience in the local post office (click on the link below to get to both of these posts).

[dancingandflying]

Update! Did a post (http://madeofcarbon.blogspot.com/2010/11/eighteen-before-nineteen-revising-my.html) about the eighteen things I want to do before I turn nineteen.

d&f.

[rmgil04]

Deaths of Leslie Nielson and Empire Strikes Back Director Irvin Kershner.

http://writersinprogresswip.blogspot.com/2010/11/deaths-in-entertainment.html

[mellymel]

I blogged about the show Dexter (http://melanieksantiago.blogspot.com/2010/11/dexter-one-of-best-developed-characters.html) and what an amazingly well layered and in depth character he is.

[bsolah]

I won NaNoWriMo! - http://www.benjaminsolah.com/blog/?p=2927

[hillaryjacques]

How I'm celebrating Endo-NaNo. (Hint: it involves illicit beverages and more writing)

http://hillaryjacques.blogspot.com/2010/11/amwriting.html

How will you celebrate yours?

[sunna]

30 days of writing (http://amybai.wordpress.com/2010/11/30/30-days-of-writing/). :)

[Stew21]

My MC needs a valium (http://trishstewart.wordpress.com/2010/11/30/editing-or-my-mc-needs-a-valium/)

[rmgil04]

History Channel vs. SyFy for science fiction and fantasy fans/writers.

http://writersinprogresswip.blogspot.com/2010/11/history-channel-vs-syfy.html

[MC Howe]

A rant about Librarians (http://pensivesarcasm.blogspot.com/2010/11/library-frustration.html).

[DavidZahir]

A new Dracula is en route to Broadway (http://zahirblue.blogspot.com/2010/11/new-broadway-dracula.html)!

[JeanneTGC]

One Week To Go: http://ginikoch.blogspot.com/

[Sevvy]

Celebratory Post! (http://tinyurl.com/23sruh8)

A very quick post celebrating the end of a semester, some thoughts about revision, and a thank-you.

[coryleslie]

How to have your MS read to you (in a British accent even!). Super helpful for editing! http://bit.ly/fPp0sV

[LGwenn]

Another Dear Erotica post- Inspired by the Bad Sex Award Winner! Link in siggy!

[Peggy Blair]

Blogging today on the steps involved in getting a manuscript from contract to bookstores.
http://peggyblair.wordpress.com/2010/11/30/from-laptop-to-bookstore-the-steps-in-getting-published/

[Queen of Swords]

Some resources (http://marianperera.blogspot.com/2010/11/resources-for-speculative-fiction.html) for writers of speculative fiction - links to websites on colonizable planets, action scenes and horror.

[midgedear]

The EverGreen Theatre Ensemble is going to read/perform part of my short story, A White Rose, in the December production of A Voice of My Own by Elinor Jones, "celebrating female writers through the ages who would not be silenced."

[AmyDoodle]

Who’s crying (http://www.mindovermullis.com) now?
The baby right behind me on EVERY FREAKIN’ PLANE I FLY ON!!!!

Um, yeah, my blog's been hijacked by the bad guys again!

[gypsyscarlett]

Acting Quotes for Writers

[suemont]

Ever wanted to be an editor? Or wondered what their lives were like? Read this http://lauracea.blogspot.com (http://lauracea.blogspot.com/)

[melaniehoo]

I declare it DeceFiniMo (http://www.melaniehoo.com/2010/12/01/decefinimo/).

[Aheïla]

Unforeseen Dives - VIIa - A Loony Out Of The Bin
I sucked another sip of latte through the straw sticking out of my mug. I tried to make it look conversational; two friends having a cup of coffee. Unfortunately, being tied to a chair didn’t help me sell the intention.
Read more... (http://thewriteaholicblog.wordpress.com/2010/12/01/unforeseen-dives-viia-a-loony-out-of-the-bin/)

[Zefiris]

I did!

http://scribblesandsteam.blogspot.com/2010/12/steam-queen-is-now-released.html

Just an announcement about todays release :)

[MarkEsq]

I updated because my blog has been nominated as one of the best five criminal law blogs in the country! See here (http://daconfidential.blogspot.com/2010/11/can-i-kiss-your-baby.html), and if you can be bothered to vote for me, I'll love you forever!

[Suzan]

Good Morning, AW!

Today is World AIDS Day. Read my story and please join me in the fight against AIDS!

[Peggy Blair]

Updating my blog on a post of mine that was plagiarized.

http://peggyblair.wordpress.com/2010/12/01/the-plagiarist-mostly-apologizes/

[Morgan Le Fay]

Celebrating victory (http://morrigansmethodsandmadness.blogspot.com/2010/12/victory-dance.html) - join my happy dance!

[Haupe]

Hope at the Mall: Courting the Sad-Faced Barista (http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2010/12/01/courting-the-sad-faced-barist/)

[rmgil04]

Star Trek fanfic contest for 2011
http://writersinprogresswip.blogspot.com/2010/12/starfleet-fanfic-contest-2011.html

[JeanneTGC]

Another Winning Wednesday: http://ginikoch.blogspot.com/

[djf881]

A short primer on introducing characters and settings (http://somethingpersuasive.blogspot.com/2010/12/short-primer-on-introducing-character.html)

[brainstorm77]

http://writeoutsidethebox.blogspot.com/2010/12/erotica-vs-porn.html

[rmgil04]

Earlier today NASA announced they would hold a news conference to discuss "an astrobiology finding" on Thursday, Dec 2.

http://writersinprogresswip.blogspot.com/2010/12/nasa-conference-announced.html

[DonnaDuck]

On Bites, a CSN product review for some cute accent tables.

[nitaworm]

Nanowrimo Did Me In (http://lmpreston.blogspot.com/2010/12/nanowrimo-did-me-in.html)

[bsolah]

I explained my frustration with the availability of eBooks in Australia - http://www.benjaminsolah.com/blog/?p=2934

[Shara]

Planes, Trains & Automobiles (http://sayssara.wordpress.com/2010/12/02/planes-trains-automobiles/)- adventures in getting to Singapore.

[AyJay]

An article on World AIDS Day (http://andrewjpeterswrites.com/?p=751).

[Regan Leigh]

NEW post: Scenes I wish that I had written.

Link is in my signature...

[mbroadway]

I added a link to my new ebook on Amazon.com

http://cornelldeville.blogspot.com

[Enzo]

After NaNoWriMo - plans for 2011.

[sunna]

30 days of writing, day 2 (http://bit.ly/hGXzxC): and also photo flashback, because we got a scanner, yay! Me at age 7.

[truelyana]

Plenty of creation and some snow (http://www.crafting-insights.com/plenty-of-creation-and-some-snow/) :D

[Peggy Blair]

Blogging about the Bulwer-Lytton writing contest for worst opening paragraph of a novel. Hilarious!
http://peggyblair.wordpress.com/2010/12/02/it-was-a-dark-and-stormy-night/

[DonnaDuck]

On FI, people need to start investing in mass quantities of Sensodyne.

[JeanneTGC]

A Quieter Day...Sorta: http://ginikoch.blogspot.com/

[LaurieD]

Yep. I did.

Yesterday too.

[Kathleen42]

Quick post about a few of the things I think you can do to dull the sting of rejection (http://kathleenpeacock.blogspot.com/2010/12/dulling-sting.html).

[Ralph Pines]

An update on my writing: Current Affairs. (http://ralfast.wordpress.com/2010/12/01/current-affairs/)

[rmgil04]

NASA finds new life form expanding the definition of life.
http://writersinprogresswip.blogspot.com/2010/12/nasa-conference-paradigm-shift-in.html

[mellymel]

I'm asking those with agents or in search of an agent as we speak, to give me some advice (http://melanieksantiago.blogspot.com/2010/12/help-im-getting-nervous.html)on what realities to expect as I get ready to query.

[Diane Amy]

NaNoWriMo now that it's over (http://www.dianeamy.com/2010/12/nano-losers-of-world-unite.html).

Thanks in advance for reading.

Diane

[Southpaw]

Chocolate Chip Cookie Secrets (http://scribblessplashes.blogspot.com/2010/12/chocolate-chip-cookie-secrets.html)

[Sevvy]

Did you reach your writing goals this year? (http://tinyurl.com/27c2vp4)

[AuburnAssassin]

How writing and dieting (http://clairegillian.wordpress.com/2010/12/02/writing-and-dieting/) are far too similar.

[frolzagain]

Some videos from my teams halloween investigation-http://www.paranormalpursuits.net

[hillaryjacques]

Announcing the first ever Impudent Hatchlings Fantastic Fantasy Giveaway (cue the fanfare)! I'm giving away four first novels of fantasy series that I've recently been captivated by. Win them for yourself or embrace your inner cheapskate and give them away to friends.

http://hillaryjacques.blogspot.com/2010/12/fantastic-fantasy-giveaway.html

[melaniehoo]

Do you share everything online? Unplugging (http://www.melaniehoo.com/2010/12/03/unplugging/)

[nitaworm]

ARE YOU COOL? Got SWAGGER? WANT it? THEN GET IT http://lmpreston.blogspot.com/2010/12/do-you-have-swagger.html

[Angela_785]

Borders and Barriers (http://bit.ly/gGdt2I) is up on the Symbolism Thesaurus!

[Haupe]

Can Student Be Teacher? (http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2010/12/03/can-student-be-teacher/)

[AmyDoodle]

Yep, I'm back from NaNo with a winner's badge in my backpack, ready to reclaim Mind Over Mullis from the miscreants who have been ransacking the place during November.

And I've cut the Captain's (http://www.mindovermullis.com) hair.

(And I checked out Stormie's post on Ermas. I think we're noncrafting sisters at heart.)

[stormie]

I wonder as I wander
in the local crafts store,
dazed and not a clue
as to what the things are for.

http://www.anarmyofermas.com/

(Ever see an angel that looks more like Casper the Friendly Ghost?)

.

[JeanneTGC]

Friday's Winning, and I MEAN Winning, Ways: http://ginikoch.blogspot.com/

[JeanneTGC]

Back, Better Than Ever! http://authoranitaensal.blogspot.com/

[rmgil04]

New High Speed Rail Record and Technological Advancements

writersinprogresswip.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-high-speed-rail-record-and.html (http://writersinprogresswip.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-high-speed-rail-record-and.html)

[Queen of Swords]

One of the most creative excuses for e-book piracy (http://marianperera.blogspot.com/2010/12/well-now-ive-heard-it-all.html) that I've read so far.

[Sevvy]

Writing what you don't know (http://tinyurl.com/3a3uraw)

[MC Howe]

I posted video of a very awkward celebrity sing-a-long (http://pensivesarcasm.blogspot.com/2010/12/let-it-be-please-please-let-it-be.html).

[ritinrider]

A review of the heart-warming, heart-wrenching book, STOLEN, by Vivian Zabel.

Devoted to Quilting (http://devotedtoquilting.wordpress.com/2010/12/04/stolen-a-book-review/)

Nita

[DonnaDuck]

On Bites, Freaky Friday and 80s Awesomeness! all rolled into one . . . burst of posting. I'm not lazy enough to do them in just one post. But the current author's book posted has me screeching and for the flashback, it's all about collaborations.

[DavidZahir]

My Friend Dexter (http://zahirblue.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-friend-dexter.html)

[Peggy Blair]

Blogging about meeting my new editor for the first time tomorrow ...
http://peggyblair.wordpress.com/2010/12/04/meeting-my-agenteditor/

[DonnaDuck]

On Bites, my review of The Mermaid's Mirror by LK Madigan. Another DNF.

[Angela_785]

Nursery (http://bit.ly/em5eYn) is up on the Setting Thesaurus! :)

[errantruth]

A lady with spunk takes the world's first automobile for its first ever long-distance drive (http://sputnitsa.wordpress.com/2010/12/04/incredible-moments-in-history-the-horseless-carriage-gets-on-the-road). And they say "the rest is history." :)

[burgos]

I'm new to blogging. Trying to find my footing before a study abroad trip that requires a blog -- at any rate, this (http://everingoodstead.wordpress.com/2010/12/04/a-jumpstart-on-2011/) is my latest entry, a pre-2011 set of resolutions.

While it's not the most thrilling topic (not yet, anyway; I've got post-it notes littering my desk with entry ideas), I'm hoping the voice can make it work. Who knows. Traffic's traffic.

[rmgil04]

Another deleted scene. Indirectly introduced the main character.
http://writersinprogresswip.blogspot.com/2010/12/editing-and-deleting-4.html

[Peggy Blair]

Blogging about Doug Savage and the Savage Chickens cartoons!

[Pink Ink]

First draft of my YA historical novel Blemish - done! (http://pink-ink-pink.blogspot.com/2010/12/two-sweetest-words.html)

[Aheïla]

Unforeseen Dives - VIIb - A Loony Out Of The Bin
Wayne walked to the fridge and brought back a selection of fruits which he set on the table beside me. He picked up a raisin and presented it to me. I reluctantly parted my lips and ate it. Wayne had been nice for almost an hour now. I didn’t like it; he tried to kill me several times before today. He allowed his men to torture me for weeks. The niceties couldn’t be remorse. I waited for the other shoe to drop.
Read more... (http://thewriteaholicblog.wordpress.com/2010/12/05/unforeseen-dives-viib-a-loony-out-of-the-bin/)

[gypsyscarlett]

German Studies with Agatha Christie

[mbroadway]

Yes. I wrote a post regarding branding yourself and your work.

http://cornelldeville.blogspot.com

[nitaworm]

There’s Something Bigger than getting Published http://lmpreston.blogspot.com/2010/12/theres-something-bigger-than-getting.html

[goddessofthehunt]

Emotional Distance (http://coldfirewriter.wordpress.com/2010/12/06/emotional-distance/): I'm having trouble differentiating when my characters are too emotionally distant from their situations and when it's just right.

[DonnaDuck]

On Bites, I've learned more things from books and I've added one lone book to the pile.

[Diane Amy]

I'd be pleased and honored to have this question answered for me. This writer wants to know... To Comment or Not to Comment http://t.co/VZPAcnu

[Topaz044]

Blog Review of Paranormal Entity. It ain't just books that get plagiarized.

http://tashabennett.blogspot.com/2010/12/movie-review-paranormal-entity.html

[Radhika]

Yes, I did! I have tomorrow's post ready too!
:D I feel accomplished!
But it's all kinda fail. :P

[melaniehoo]

Creativity & Inspiration (http://www.melaniehoo.com/2010/12/06/creativity-and-inspiration/), or my lack thereof.

[Aheïla]

Today, I'm looking for guest bloggers (http://thewriteaholicblog.wordpress.com/2010/12/06/looking-for-guest-bloggers/)!

[sunna]

day 3 of 30 days of writing: choosing character names (http://bit.ly/haYOVZ).

[Lydia Sharp]

Navigating Your Story (http://lydiasharp.blogspot.com/2010/12/navigating-your-story.html)

[midgedear]

My monthly update is up and running. Met two new writers, opening night for A Voice of Their Own is "surreal", and I'm still on my soapbox!

[Annalia]

Recurring Elements in Your Writing. (http://claudiea.blogspot.com/2010/12/recurring-elements-in-your-writing.html) I have quite a few of them. Who else found patterns in their WIPs?

[Sassee]

ADD, is this a writer's thing or is... Oh Look, a Shiny! (http://sasseebioche.blogspot.com/2010/12/oh-look-shiny.html)

[JeanneTGC]

An INCREDIBLY Manic Monday! http://ginikoch.blogspot.com/

[rmgil04]

My FIRST partial request. Say a prayer for me!
http://writersinprogresswip.blogspot.com/2010/12/first-partial-request.html

[Queen of Swords]

Here's hoping it becomes a full! :)

My update for today : Five uses for mushrooms in fantasy (http://marianperera.blogspot.com/2010/12/five-uses-for-mushrooms-in-fantasy.html), latest in my List of Five series.

[Lydia Sharp]

Tuesday Tunes - WWII-Era Historical Fiction (http://lydiasharp.blogspot.com/2010/12/tuesday-tunes-wwii-era-historical.html)

Today is Pearl Harbor Day. (December 7, 1941)

[Sevvy]

Bored with your own writing? (http://tinyurl.com/3ac2v2f)

A post on what to do if your own writing is starting to bore you.

[Diane Amy]

I'm pleased and proud to introduce my Holiday Contest! It's simple, easy, and free!

http://www.dianeamy.com/2010/12/my-holiday-contest.html

[JeanneTGC]

Release Day! Release Day! http://ginikoch.blogspot.com/

[Heatherwebb_writes]

Holiday Feasting- Tantalizing party favorites (http://www.heatherwebb.net/blog)

Oh, and I want your recipes, too. Please post some!!

[nitaworm]

Are You Going To Be Bored For the Holiday's? (http://lmpreston.blogspot.com/2010/12/are-you-going-to-be-bored-for-holidays.html)

[melaniehoo]

Singing Christmas Tree... of Bobbleheads (http://www.melaniehoo.com/2010/12/08/singing-christmas-tree-of-bobbleheads/)

[Aheïla]

Unforeseen Dives - VIIIa - A Sword Overhead
Relief washed over me when Ryan nodded. He still looked outside but I knew he was listening in on our conversation and our thoughts. Wayne looked at him for a confirmation when I said and thought he was right. Ryan’s nod triggered a lot of happiness in the psychopath too.
Read more... (http://thewriteaholicblog.wordpress.com/2010/12/08/unforeseen-dives-viiia-a-sword-overhead/)

[rmgil04]

AW December Blog Chain

http://writersinprogresswip.blogspot.com/2010/12/december-blog-chain.html

[sunna]

30 days of writing: the adventures of Budgie and Mr. T (http://bit.ly/dHckYa) (weird childhood stories, in other words)

[truelyana]

Acceptance and appreciation (http://www.crafting-insights.com/acceptance-and-appreciation/)

[Lydia Sharp]

Nailing Your Teen Voice (http://lydiasharp.blogspot.com/2010/12/nailing-your-teen-voice.html)

[memoiries]

Turning a rejection into a request

http://thefrogandaprincess.blogspot.com

[JeanneTGC]

Wednesday's Winning Ways: http://ginikoch.blogspot.com/

[LaurieD]

Yes.

Changed up the background too.

[Peggy Blair]

Posted a copy of Penguin Canada's press release about my book deal with them!

http://peggyblair.wordpress.com/2010/12/08/penguins-press-release/

[Opinionated Ant]

I posted twice today my regular video of the week and 10 Ideal Gifts for the Ant Obsessed (http://opinionatedant.com/2010/12/gifts-for-the-ant-obsessed/) part of a blog challenge.

[hillaryjacques]

A Day in the Life (of Revisions)

http://hillaryjacques.blogspot.com/2010/12/day-in-life-of-revisions.html

[AyJay]

A reluctant post about my reluctant attitude toward outlining (http://andrewjpeterswrites.com/?p=759).

[AmyDoodle]

Yep. At my house I'm listening to the sounds of the season; rifle shots ricocheting through the XBox and zombies (http://www.mindovermullis.com) shuffling around the Christmas tree.

It's a Crime Scene Christmas.

[tirial]

I just got my author copies (thanks, snow!). Updated with a Book Depository launch offer for Fire Season, and details of the book.

http://vhfolland.blogspot.com

[Peggy Blair]

First meeting with editor and agent ...

http://peggyblair.wordpress.com/2010/12/09/that-first-meeting/

[PenDragon]

Do you suffer from Big Scene Avoidanceitis (http://newadventuresinfantasyfiction.blogspot.com/)?

[GabrielNovo]

A job in the creative industry can be frustrating on its own, but trying to break into that industry from an unrelated field can be downright depressing. If your lack of linear movement toward this goal has you down please remember that often times careers are grown. (http://bit.ly/hbb7nF)

[Angela_785]

FREEDOM (http://bit.ly/e4kHDI) is up on the Symbolism Thesaurus! There's a sizable list of theme-ish topics in the sidebar now if you need help bringing out symbolism in your fiction, so have a look. :)

[ellisnation]

Free book giveaway at my blog (http://rhiannonellis.blogspot.com)today! Leave a comment and you might win a free copy of the romantic suspense novel, Written In Blood by Elaina Lee. www.rhiannonellis.blogspot.com (http://www.rhiannonellis.blogspot.com)

[Annalia]

The Colours of Language (http://claudiea.blogspot.com/2010/12/colours-of-language.html) - or the questions that emerge when you can write the same story in more than one language

[Sevvy]

The Second Draft (http://tinyurl.com/39h8dz7)

Some thoughts about second drafts and what to do while writing one.

[ellisnation]

The Second Draft (http://tinyurl.com/39h8dz7)

Some thoughts about second drafts and what to do while writing one.

Drink heavily. :D

[AlterEgox5]

BAD KITTY (http://abooksellerblog.blogspot.com).

[JeanneTGC]

Getting Ready for the Weekend: http://ginikoch.blogspot.com/

[fezfrascati]

Just updated a moment ago! Discussing the new website Like a Little:

http://www.dannyzeff.com/internet/likealittle/

[Ralph Pines]

A Holiday Theme Short: Friends and Family (http://ralfast.wordpress.com/2010/12/09/friends-and-family/)

[Southpaw]

Pizzelle: The Perfect Story (http://scribblessplashes.blogspot.com/2010/12/pizzelle-perfect-story.html)

[melaniehoo]

One Too Many Pokes (http://www.melaniehoo.com/2010/12/10/one-too-many-pokes/)

I can't breathe.

Also, have you refollowed since I moved domains? I'd appreciate it if you would! Thanks.

[sunna]

30 days of writing, and a Yule tree (http://amybai.wordpress.com/2010/12/10/yule-trees-and-30-days-of-writing/). :)

[Queen of Swords]

My book got an A- review (http://marianperera.blogspot.com/2010/12/final-exams.html), which means I have to study even harder for the final exams I'm having right now.

Because for some reason, I really don't want a lower grade than the book. :)

[fwc]

a new post on medicine (http://teawriting.posterous.com/a-few-points-on-medicine)

[Diane Amy]

I ask questions about balancing time between writing and social media.

In this Ring Marketing Vs. Writing http://t.co/0Rxji7d

Also, please don't forget about my Holiday Contest. There's still plenty of time to enter! http://t.co/vRA55wF

Thanks!!!

[Lydia Sharp]

My Successful Query, Point By Point (http://lydiasharp.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-successful-query-point-by-point.html)

[Haupe]

Five Things Full of Win - Including an Update on My Barista and Teresa Frohock's News (http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2010/12/10/five-things-full-of-win-including-an-update-on-my-barista-and-teresa-frohocks-news/)

[Opinionated Ant]

Just my picture of the week. (http://opinionatedant.com/2010/12/snapped-salem-massachusetts/)

[rmgil04]

What to do while submitting my current novel - trying to decide what project I should start next.
http://writersinprogresswip.blogspot.com/2010/12/now-what.html

[AlterEgox5]

You like free books, don't you? Then tomorrow be sure to head on over to A Bookseller Blog (http://abooksellerblog.blogspot.com) to toss your name into the hat for a free book! Contest starts 12pm Central Time!

[burgos]

Two of my writing buddies have decided to take part in the write365 idea. Read this entry (http://everingoodstead.wordpress.com/2010/12/10/mad-men/), then follow them with encouragement.

[Regan Leigh]

Young Adult and Why I Write It

Why do you write your chosen genre?

Link is in my signature...

[Shadow_Bee]

HER AND ME AND YOU (http://talkmusebanter.blogspot.com/2010/12/her-and-me-and-you.html)

[Peggy Blair]

Blogging today on the crazy runaround involved in dealing with taxes on foreign rights.
http://peggyblair.wordpress.com/2010/12/11/death-and-taxes/

[Sevvy]

Thoughts on Writing: Duotrope (http://tinyurl.com/2ueluuc)

A quick post about my thoughts on the website.

[PenDragon]

My other Blog (http://redwald.blogspot.com/) is an RPG blog. Which sounds like a really bad bumper sticker. Anyway, I'm writing an RPG setting based on outlaws in an early Anglo-Saxon world. The are the two latest posts on Rune (http://redwald.blogspot.com/2010/12/dweorgas-rune-magic.html) Magic (http://redwald.blogspot.com/2010/12/dweorgas-runes.html). It's a new blog so there's not that much to catch up on. If you like that sort of thing (Roleplaying Games) here's the first post (http://redwald.blogspot.com/2010/10/rdwald-blog.html).

[Perks]

Did I update today? Yeah. And that almost never happens.

http://jamiemason.wordpress.com/2010/12/11/is-your-book-your-baby/

[Annalia]

I have a post on The Two Sides of a Relationship (http://claudiea.blogspot.com/2010/12/two-sides-of-relationship.html), and how it's good to keep both perspective in mind.

[dolores haze]

A short piece (http://dianedooley.wordpress.com/2010/12/11/the-strong-opinions-of-vladimir-nabokov/) on the strong opinions of Vladimir Nabokov.

[Diane Amy]

The comments so far are what really make my latest blog post sparkle. I'd be honored for you to see for yourself.

http://www.dianeamy.com/2010/12/how-to-sell-e-books-in-one-easy-lesson.html

And please don't forget about my holiday contest.

http://www.dianeamy.com/2010/12/my-holiday-contest.html

Thank you
Diane Amy

[PortableHal]

We talk about publishing our first Smashwords/Kindle digital book....

[nitaworm]

TEENS and CELLPHONES (http://lmpreston.blogspot.com/2010/12/and-cellphones.html)

[Shara]

Who's The Tourist? (http://sayssara.wordpress.com/2010/12/12/whos-the-tourist/)

[AlterEgox5]

The December Book Giveaway (http://abooksellerblog.blogspot.com) is underway! You have until the 19th to try and land one of two books!

[Aheïla]

Unforeseen Dives - VIIIb - A Sword Overhead
Casey walked in with the confidence I knew him for. My heart skipped a beat.
“Got your message.” He said to the non-reader. “Hi Square!”
I always disliked the nickname but at this moment I truly abhorred it. It brought back memories of better times and choked my moral. It reminded me that, somehow, I lost the Casey I knew, and was left with a traitor who poisoned me and kicked my pregnant best friend in the stomach.
Read more... (http://thewriteaholicblog.wordpress.com/2010/12/12/unforeseen-dives-viiib-a-sword-overhead/)

[Namatu]

I've got a lot of reading to do. (http://miss-straighty180.blogspot.com/2010/12/on-my-nightstand.html)

[rmgil04]

One way e-books can save you money even if they're the same price as paper books. May be obvious to some, but I didn't know this until I got my iPad.

http://writersinprogresswip.blogspot.com/2010/12/why-didnt-somebody-tell-me-this-about-e.html

[bsolah]

On not writing, political action and doing other things

http://www.benjaminsolah.com/blog/?p=2961

[melaniehoo]

My fight with spammers.

Die, Spambot, Die! (http://www.melaniehoo.com/2010/12/13/die-spambot-die/)

[Aheïla]

I'm still looking for guest bloggers for January. This now includes unpublished writers as well! Read more... (http://thewriteaholicblog.wordpress.com/2010/12/13/guest-blogger-quests-expansion/)

[rmgil04]

The Geminid Meteor Shower and how to use it in a science fiction story.

http://writersinprogresswip.blogspot.com/2010/12/best-sky-show-tonight-and-how-it-could.html

[sunna]

my sort-of Yule tree (http://amybai.wordpress.com/2010/12/13/the-yule-tree-sort-of-and-30-days-of-writing/), plus 30 days of writing

[Peggy Blair]

Updates to the Debut Dagger (another shortlisted author is getting published!)

http://peggyblair.wordpress.com/2010/12/13/news-updates/

[Angela_785]

Want high stakes? Amp up the stress! (http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2010/12/want-high-stakes-amp-up-stress.html)

[Lydia Sharp]

Applying the Spit and Polish (http://lydiasharp.blogspot.com/2010/12/applying-spit-and-polish.html)

[Opinionated Ant]

My regular Word of the Week and LensHero: Great Lens Finding Site (http://opinionatedant.com/2010/12/lenshero-great-lens-finding-site/)

[Haupe]

The Guaranteed, Fail-Safe Method to Create Fun and Amusing Blog Posts Every Time (http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2010/12/13/the-guaranteed-fail-safe-method-to-create-fun-and-amusing-blog-posts-every-time/) - satire. Comments welcome!

[gypsyscarlett]

Isle of the Dead

[Southpaw]

Discarded Holiday (http://scribblessplashes.blogspot.com/2010/12/discarded-holiday.html) - my first drabble

[JeanneTGC]

Yet More Manic For Our Monday: http://ginikoch.blogspot.com/

[Augie March]

An incomprehensive list of transatlantic homonyms (http://anthonywindram.wordpress.com/2010/12/13/an-incomprehensive-list-of-transatlantic-homonyms/)

[BENVIC]

I posted today. Post 2-3 times a week. Today's posting: PRAYERS WELCOMED FOR...

[BENVIC]

I post 2-3 times a week. Volunteer in a DV shelter and write about my experiences in "Writing Down the Shelter." Most recent blog: posted today: PRAYERS WELCOMED FOR... It's about prayers being needed for both sides of any problem.
BenVic/Pat http://bit.ly/ruralwriter

[AmyDoodle]

Yep. Santa's Special Forces (http://www.mindovermullis.com). He needs a posse to protect the loot now that he's getting on up in Reindeer years.

[Aheïla]

Just posted this week drabble challenge (http://thewriteaholicblog.wordpress.com/2010/12/14/drabble-day-couch/)!

[jst5150]

The "Real" Writer Question (http://www.jasontudor.com/2010/12/14/the-real-writer-question/). Features material from Jenna Glatzer and AuntyBug, June Kramin

Also, some others I failed to put here are available. Have a look around. Site link in sig. Thanks!

[Alpha Echo]

Do you know the wonders of scotch tape? (http://anewstepmommy.blogspot.com/2010/12/do-you-know-wonders-of-scotch-tape.html)

[Stew21]

http://trishstewart.wordpress.com/2010/12/14/gonna-need-a-bigger-boat/

[Sevvy]

Thoughts on writing: theme and idea stories (http://tinyurl.com/2ushhk9)

[JeanneTGC]

Can't Stop the Yap Signal: http://ginikoch.blogspot.com/

[InsanitySquares]

So This Is Christmas (http://juicycheese.wordpress.com/2010/12/14/so-this-is-christmas/) - my first winter in Bournemouth, summed up in a neat little post.

[Angela_785]

Author Memorabilia up for grabs--a perfect Christmas gift! (http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2010/12/author-memorabilia-up-for-grabs.html)

[Queen of Swords]

A review (http://marianperera.blogspot.com/2010/12/song-of-kali.html) of the award-winning Song of Kali, by Dan Simmons.

[Peggy Blair]

On why the victim in my next novel will be a bureaucrat.

http://peggyblair.wordpress.com/2010/12/14/death-and-taxes-part-ii/

[ellisnation]

I interviewed the editor and chief of a new press launching in February at my blog (http://rhiannonellis.blogspot.com).

[AlterEgox5]

Free books on my site. No, seriously. Free books (http://abooksellerblog.blogspot.com).

[DonnaDuck]

A massive catch-up on Bites. Freaky Friday, 80s Awesomeness!, Things I've Learned from Books, Added to the Pile and, of course, my big holiday giveaway! All that was dumped on Sunday. Today it's a review of John M. Cusick's Girl Parts plus a contest for my ARC!

[Regan Leigh]

Yep, AW December Blog Chain – Hint Fiction...

Link is in my signature. ;)

[yoghurtelf]

Yes, I updated my blog today (see in my signature, Word stuff) - I seem to be updating daily lately. I only recently created my blog, so it's all new for me. Loving it though :)

[melaniehoo]

My TBR Pile (http://www.melaniehoo.com/2010/12/15/my-tbr-pile/)

[rmgil04]

I posted a battle-chapter I deleted to reduce word count. I liked the chapter, but the story was getting long and this was fairly easy to delete (replaced with a reference to the battle)

http://writersinprogresswip.blogspot.com/2010/12/deleted-battle-chapter.html

[Aheïla]

Unforeseen Dives - IXa - A Trouble In Paradise
Casey rose from his chair and knelt beside it. He bent forward, resting his chest on the seat. His head hung on the other side, the neck offered for the cleaver. He turned his head and looked at me sideways. His smile troubled me deeply though he meant it as an encouragement.
Read more... (http://thewriteaholicblog.wordpress.com/2010/12/15/unforeseen-dives-ixa-a-trouble-in-paradise/)

[midgedear]

Would you know how to spot someone on heroin? http://bit.ly/fOoz8P

[Haupe]

It Was the Best of Gift-Giving Times, It Was the Worst of Gift-Receiving Times (http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2010/12/15/it-was-the-best-of-gift-giving-times-it-was-the-worst-of-gift-receiving-times/) - comments and stories welcome.

[LGwenn]

Books I'm looking forward to in the coming year and a question... WHat UF/PNR/ PNE should I be reading? http://tinyurl.com/294f7vn

[JeanneTGC]

Humping for the Holidays: http://ginikoch.blogspot.com/

[Shara]

Beginnings, Middles and Endings (http://sayssara.wordpress.com/2010/12/15/beginnings-middles-and-endings/).

[PenDragon]

Writing Goals (http://newadventuresinfantasyfiction.blogspot.com/) on the writing blog, and Dragons (http://redwald.blogspot.com/) on the Dungeons & Dragons blog.

[AmyDoodle]

Yep. I know it's winter when I have freezer burn on my rump roast (http://www.mindovermullis.com).

[schadenfreude]

In Which the Four Horsemen of the Prose-ocalypse Star (http://nindogs.blogspot.com/2010/12/in-which-four-horsemen-of-prose.html)

[rmgil04]

Trailer for Pirates 4

http://writersinprogresswip.blogspot.com/2010/12/pirates-4-coming.html

[AlterEgox5]

Only a handful of days left in the December Book Giveaway (http://abooksellerblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/december-book-giveaway.html)!

And do you love notebooks? Because here's a great book (http://abooksellerblog.blogspot.com) about notebooks - and writing in them.

[tirial]

A free ebook (short story) from smashwords: http://vhfolland.blogspot.com/2010/12/arrival-free-short-story.html

[Angela_785]

Isolation (http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2010/12/symbolism-thesaurus-entry-isolation.html) is up on the Symbolism Thesaurus!

[Sevvy]

Fantasy Cliches (http://tinyurl.com/3yfh3tn)

[Liosse de Velishaf]

Don't Judge a Series by Its First Book (http://atsiko.wordpress.com/2010/12/16/dont-judge-a-series-by-its-first-book/)

[Peggy Blair]

Blogging about cozies (in mysteries) and what they are:

http://peggyblair.wordpress.com/2010/12/16/whats-wrong-with-a-cozy/

[DonnaDuck]

On Bites, the winner of my ARC of This Gorgeous Game!

[rmgil04]

Transformers 3 trailer released and some gripes about Transformers 2 (hoping they don't make #3 as bad or worse.

http://writersinprogresswip.blogspot.com/2010/12/transformers-3-trailer-released.html

[AyJay]

An obligatory post about the holidays (http://andrewjpeterswrites.com/?p=769) (from a secular humanist).

[PortableHal]

We talked about what a PAIN in the butt it is, now that we're Big Shot Publishers....

[melaniehoo]

It's the End of the Refrigerator As We Know It (http://www.melaniehoo.com/2010/12/17/its-the-end-of-the-fridge-as-we-know-it/)

[nitaworm]

So Your Gift Stinks (http://lmpreston.blogspot.com/2010/12/so-your-gifts-stinks.html)

[Peggy Blair]

Onto the next mystery genre, the 'Noir.'

http://peggyblair.wordpress.com/2010/12/17/next-genre-the-noir/

[mbroadway]

Yes. I started a new blog in conjunction with my new website. Looking for manuscripts soon.

WILDHEART BOOKS (http://wildheartbooks.blogspot.com)

[Lydia Sharp]

Connecting With Your Reader (http://lydiasharp.blogspot.com/2010/12/connecting-with-your-reader.html)

[Fiona]

I updated by blog today... did an interview with Tim Marquitz, author of horror novel 'Temple of the Dead.'

http://fionasfiction.wordpress.com/2010/12/17/exclusive-interview-with-author-tim-marquitz

[DavidZahir]

About violence and the show Criminal Minds. (http://zahirblue.blogspot.com/2010/12/violence-and-drama.html)