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[TheMindKiller]

Mini-Series Wars: The Borgias vs. Game of Thrones (http://andrewjpeterswrites.com/?p=1129)


I'm inspired by this, i might write my own entry on the matter :)

I was just thinking the other day how this is the first time I've EVER watched a unique and entertaining show from all three of the major networks of HBO, Showtime and Starz (Camelot being the third). I might do a 1v1v1 comparison sometime.

Also inspired by the idea of writing about Douglas Adams.

Darn it, I'm too lazy to write all of this. You guys all have very interesting blogs :)

[Angela_785]

We launched our NEW Character Traits Thesaurus at The Bookshelf Muse! Here's our first entry: BOSSY (http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2011/05/character-traits-thesaurus-entry-bossy.html)

Plus,

We posted the next Weather Phenomenon on the Weather Thesaurus: DROUGHT (http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2011/05/weather-thesaurus-entry-drought.html)

[Shara]

DEATH SCENE is on Goodreads! (http://sayssara.wordpress.com/2011/05/26/death-scene-is-on-goodreads/)

[Ralph Pines]

May Flash Fiction Challenge: The Tour (http://ralfast.wordpress.com/2011/05/26/may-flash-fiction-challenge-the-tour/)

[Queen of Swords]

I blogged about the annual Cover Cafe Contest (http://marianperera.blogspot.com/2011/05/cover-cafe-contest.html) for the best and worst romance novel cover art.

[K.L. Townsend]

I blogged and invited everyone to join me in finishing WIPs in June and revising or rewriting manuscripts in July. You can find the entry on both blogger and livejournal.

http://www.kltownsend.com/2011/05/plan-upcoming-months.html

http://kltownsend.livejournal.com/14017.html

[sonyablue]

The travesty of the NYPD "rape cops" being acquitted.
(http://unusualincident.wordpress.com/2011/05/26/hooray-for-the-cops/)

[Radhika]

I did it!
I posted my first post - and it was pretty personal, what I want my blog to be with writing!
I think I'll actually get past the first week this time! :]

[nitaworm]

Why BEA is the bomb for Pubs, Authors & Readers! http://lmpreston.blogspot.com/2011/05/why-bea-is-bomb-for-pubs-authors.html

[Alpha Echo]

Point of View (http://writersramblings81.blogspot.com/2011/05/how-does-point-of-view-matter.html) and what it means to me

[ElisabethF]

Today I apply a bit of basketball terminology (http://thesecondsentence.blogspot.com/2011/05/in-transition.html)to one of my writing faults.

[RaineeRose]

Treasuring the small moments: My kids are playing in the living room, and all is right in my world (http://dana-thedailydose.blogspot.com/2011/05/my-kids-are-playing-in-living-room-and.html)

[dgaughran]

In today's monster post, I continue my guide to self-publishing. Today:

Step 8: Pricing Strategies (http://davidgaughran.wordpress.com/2011/05/27/indie-publishing-for-international-writers-step-8-pricing-strategies/)

I don't talk about the ethics of the various price points, instead I assess the pros and cons of employing each strategy, and which may be the most suitable, given your goals. This could be anything from free up to $4.99 (or higher), depending on what you want, and how you do it. The key, I argue, is flexibility.

[profen4]

Why I'll be a bad father (http://stevewhibley.blogspot.com/) - I'm sorry!!!! *sobs* ;)

[egoodlett]

Last Chance (http://wordlarceny.blogspot.com/2011/05/last-chance.html) to enter my full manuscript critique giveaway! Almost up to 20 entries, wee! Closing the entries tonight at midnight.

[Sassy3421]

"Editing is Writing (http://sassy3421.blogspot.com/2011/05/editing-is-writing.html)"

[Jonathan Dalar]

Part two (http://jonathandalar.blogspot.com/p/my-work.html) of the interviews with my characters is up on the blog. This is a really fun way to look at my work, at least from my perspective.

[magicmint]

Thanks ofr visiting :) -> Tree and a Bird (http://www.loneswing.com/?p=16)

[euclid]

Check out my GIZMO list in today's blog.

It's a list of words for gizmos, gadgets, contraptions, and so on.

Maybe you can add to it.

[TheMindKiller]

I've been wanting to do a couple of posts about things I hate and love about the Pacific Northwest (where I currently live) for a while now. Started to write it and realized I could do an entire post on driving alone.

So I did.

Driving Around the World: Washington is the Worst (http://www.jabberwocky.ws/?p=172)

[Peggy Blair]

For the second time, Authorcourse.com posted up one of my blogs without attribution and I filed a DMCA complaint. The good folks at Hostgator have taken it down. But this time, Authorcourse changed words and phrases, which made it somehow worse. Judge for yourself:
http://peggyblair.wordpress.com/2011/05/27/authorcourse-again/

[Ralph Pines]

Still Friday?

Good because my post (http://ralfast.wordpress.com/2011/05/27/short-story-friday-severus-the-rogue/) is up!

[JoNightshade]

The second part of my series on understanding China. This one's about the Cultural Revolution.

http://www.ramseyhootman.com/2011/05/understanding-china-part-2-cultural.html

[Queen of Swords]

I reviewed Dr. Kenneth Kamler's Surviving the Extremes (http://marianperera.blogspot.com/2011/05/surviving-extremes.html) : What Happens to the Body and Mind at the Limits of Human Endurance.

[Wayne K]

I write a blog about you guys today :)

http://wayneingmoments.blogspot.com/2011/05/im-egotistical-bestid.html

[sonyablue]

Illegal immigrants are stealing our jobs again! (http://unusualincident.wordpress.com/#!/entry/94)

[Angela_785]

CONCEITED Characters (http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2011/05/character-traits-entry-conceited.html) are featured on the Character Trait Thesaurus today :)

[Ralph Pines]

I snuck (http://ralfast.wordpress.com/2011/05/28/weekend-roundup-may-22-28-with-a-blog-chain/)in at the tail end of this month Blog Chain/

[Yeshanu]

Lilac Daze (http://buildinganawesomelife.blogspot.com/2011/05/lilac-daze.html), a short story of sorts. Now includes original art!

[Haupe]

If you've been thinking of entering the Mary Stewart-Worthy 1st Paragraph Contest (http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2011/05/23/mary-stewart-contest/), but don't understand the genre or her work, here's a post which might help (http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2011/05/28/more-deets-on-the-mary-stewart-contest/).

Contest ends Monday at midnight MST. The prize: 14 reissued romantic suspense novels with retro chic covers. Good luck!

[Peggy Blair]

Guest blog by Indie author Simon Royle today and tomorrow on going the indie route to e-publishing.

[Radhika]

Yes, I did, but it isn't the most personal post I wanted to post.
I'll wait, for the day is not over.
If something else comes into place that I can write about, I will instead and delete that last post.

[DonnaDuck]

I've had posts going up all week (finally utilizing the scheduling mechanism in Blogger) but I haven't had a chance to yell about them here until now.

On Wednesday, Armchair BEA and Networking, Thursday was Armchair BEA and Nurturing Relationships, Friday was Armchair BEA and Blogging About Blogging, and today I had a few posts go up; Freaky Friday (with a pizza booth of doom!), 80s Awesomeness! (and more horrible hair), Armchair BEA Wrap-Up and a long time coming CSN Stores product review post. Thanks for the delay, FedEx. Appreciate it.

[AlterEgox5]

Sea serpents in bathtubs (http://abooksellerblog.blogspot.com) (hey, it happens).

also...

All those books with white people on the cover (http://altrambles.blogspot.com)...

[Blake M. Petit]

Today I wrote about books that are not yet available as eBooks (http://blakemp.wordpress.com/2011/05/28/not-an-ebook-yet/), but darn it, I wish they were...

[Sassy3421]

"When Your Characters Go Silent (http://sassy3421.blogspot.com/2011/05/when-your-characters-go-silent.html)"

[profen4]

Why my colorblindness makes me better than you! ... Yeah, that's right, I said it. I'M BETTER THAN YOU!!!! *sobs and makes an appointment with psychiatrist* (http://stevewhibley.blogspot.com/)

[Nick Russell]

I made a new post to my self-publishing blog, titled Publishing For Kindle Vs Nook (http://publishing4profit.com/blog/2011/05/28/publishing-for-kindle-vs-nook/) about my experiences uploading e-books to the Kindle and Nook e-book stores

[egoodlett]

Manuscript critique giveaway contest winner (http://wordlarceny.blogspot.com/2011/05/blog-contest-results_28.html)! :)

[gypsyscarlett]

The Very First Victorian Silent Horror Film

[estyles]

Ha, I keep meaning to post about the knit laptop case I just finished or to hurry up and finish the first rough chapter of a story I'm writing so I can post that under my writing filter.

Instead I've just finished a rambly post about how incredibly awesome the original Neverending Story novel is.

[Peggy Blair]

Second part of Indie writer/reviewer extraordinaire Simon Royle's journey to publication. Guest blog at
http://peggyblair.wordpress.com/2011/05/29/tag-guest-blog-by-simon-royle/

[brainstorm77]

http://writeoutsidethebox.blogspot.com/2011/05/author-interview-with-jc-holly.html Interview with author, JC Holly!

[Ralph Pines]

The Sunday Tweet: How to Avoid the Trap of Making Your Characters Unlikeable (http://ralfast.wordpress.com/2011/05/29/sunday-tweet-how-to-avoid-the-trap-of-making-your-characters-unlikable/)

[LynKay]

Silent Sunday:: Just Human Cast List (http://marilynalmodovar.blogspot.com/2011/05/silent-sunday-just-human-cast-list.html)

[midgedear]

Will Republicans and Democrats ever be able to agree on anything? If you follow my blog, you've heard liberal's thoughts. I thought I'd give someone on the other side a chance to voice his thoughts.

[utesfanami]

Latest update is Doodle of the Week #4, Flyon (flying lion) Skyger (flying tiger) and Cheetair (flying cheetah) are all featured. Check it out and previous posts for some fun moments.

[ElisabethF]

Another book review toward the Historical Fiction Reading Challenge, this time K.M. Weiland's A Man Called Outlaw (http://thesecondsentence.blogspot.com/2011/05/book-review-man-called-outlaw.html).

[CynV]

I just updated my blog. New pages, etc:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FDfGMZrF9Zc/TdAsO-xV7pI/AAAAAAAAAII/pKZ_w81UnwM/s1600/redsnakebanner.jpg (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/www.cynsights.blogspot.com)

[dolores haze]

A Conversation with Horror Writer, Steve Barber. (http://dianedooley.wordpress.com/2011/05/29/oh-the-horror-a-conversation-with-steve-barber/)

[Shara]

It's time for another Monday's Friend (http://sayssara.wordpress.com/2011/05/30/mondays-friend-sonya-clark/). Today's guest on my blog is UF writer and fellow Lyrical Press author Sonya Clark.

[RaineeRose]

"There's nothing better than a story idea that comes out of nowhere..." Going along for the ride (http://dana-thedailydose.blogspot.com/2011/05/going-along-for-ride.html)

[DonnaDuck]

Let's see. Yesterday I posted another Things I've Learned from Books (and detaching from technology or else) and Added to the Pile (BEA edition). Today was my obligatory BEA post.

[Ralph Pines]

TV Tropes Monday: Magic A is Magic A (http://ralfast.wordpress.com/2011/05/30/tv-tropes-monday-magic-a-is-magic-a/)

[KateHawkings]

Can it ever match your first time?

http://katherinehawkings.wordpress.com/2011/05/30/can-it-ever-match-your-first-time/

[TheMindKiller]

Decided to do my own rendition of the Mini-series wars...

Game of Thrones vs. Camelot vs. The Borgias (http://www.jabberwocky.ws/?p=176)

[magicmint]

What do you believe is the most valuable part of a Short Story, Novella or Novel? (http://www.loneswing.com) Vote! :)

[RuthD]

I briefly reviewed Any Which Wall, The Visconti House, and Emmy and the Home for Troubled Girls

http://readatouille.blogspot.com/2011/05/cool-mg-summer-reads.html (http://readatouille.blogspot.com/2011/05/cool-mg-summer-reads.html)

[Wordwrestler]

More on a great copyediting trick for your fiction—the third part of my Style Sheet series!

This week I focus on the fun stuff—naming characters, places, and all kinds of made-up things—and how you can use the style choices involved with naming to convey more to your readers about your characters and your world.

http://rhrussellwriter.wordpress.com/

[Nick Russell]

I made a new new self-publishing blog post titled You Need Inventory at http://publishing4profit.com/blog/2011/05/31/you-need-inventory/

[Shadow_Bee]

Championing Contemporary YA (http://talkmusebanter.blogspot.com/2011/05/championing-contemporary-ya-more.html)

[knight_tour]

I'm doing lists!

Top 15 Horror movies - http://tedacross.blogspot.com/2011/05/top-fifteen-horror-flicks.html

Top Ten Sci-Fi movies - http://tedacross.blogspot.com/2011/05/top-ten-science-fiction-novels.html

Top Fantasy movies - http://tedacross.blogspot.com/2011/05/top-fantasy-movies.html

[Aheïla]

Lorelei faces the suits and the opening argument is shocking.

Killing Time OST - 22a - Numbers
The muffins and pastries might have been of the utmost quality, I really could tell; everything tasted like ash today. Even coffee, which had long gone drunk. I hated working without a plan or a smidgen of control over a situation. I had neither in this room and felt like I was wandering around in my birthday suit.
“Your pacing’s making me sick,” Vexx snapped.
Read more... (http://thewriteaholicblog.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/killing-time-ost-22a-numbers/)

[Sassy3421]

"We're Always Learning (http://sassy3421.blogspot.com/2011/05/were-always-learning.html)" a human observation post - putting "people-watching" to work in our writing.

[LynKay]

Teaser Tuesday (http://marilynalmodovar.blogspot.com/2011/05/teaser-tuesday-just-human_31.html)

[Vaguely Piratical]

Yes I did

[dgaughran]

There was one thing that stuck out like a sore thumb amidst all the huffing and puffing surrounding Barry Eisler’s decision to sign with Amazon’s new imprint, Thomas & Mercer.

Some people (both indie evangelists and arch-defenders of trade publishing), think that self-publishing and trade publishing is an either/or proposition.

I have some news for them: Self-Publishing & Trade Publishing Are Not Mutually Exclusive Paths

http://davidgaughran.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/self-publishing-and-trade-publishing-are-not-mutually-exclusive-paths/

[DennyCrane]

Inkrock.com - Beach Reading (http://stephenlduncan.blogspot.com/2011/05/beach-reading.html)

[lvcabbie]

A bit of Memorial Day musing

[AlanF]

Great blogs!

Midgedear, I actually went over to yours for a visit--hope you see my comments. I also write a political blog albeit leaning just right of center in my political beliefs...

http://12x1.wordpress.com/

Please let me know if you care to share a link exchange. Happy writing!

[AlanF]

Midgedear,

Tried to post the following comment after reading your latest post over at your website, but kept getting a "your OpenID credentials couldn't be verified" message... the comments I attempted to leave were...


"Thanks for a good read...an interesting and informative post. Finding common ground between the two sides is always a challenge, but I share your sensible views on being there for helping people who may find themselves poor due to circumstances beyong their control."

[CarrieAnn]

A Quick Writing Exercise (http://soyoureawriter.blogspot.com/2011/05/technique-tuesday.html)

[Pistol Whipped Bee]

Yep. Book deal - right here: http://neftwink.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/i-shrunk-it-large/

[Ralph Pines]

In Love with the Fantastic Middle Ages (http://ralfast.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/in-love-with-the-fantastic-middle-ages/)

[JeanneTGC]

Frenzy On and On: http://ginikoch.blogspot.com/

[MC Howe]

Exploring the frightening world of soon-to-be parenthood. (http://pensivesarcasm.blogspot.com/2011/05/exploring-new-worlds.html)

[DonnaDuck]

A review of Ashes by Ilsa J Bick plus a contest! And all the other like-minded YA books should be taking notes on this one.

[L.Jones]

Yep updated as usual.
http://dearhelenhartman.blogspot.com/

[TheMindKiller]

Decided to add a page to my blog explaining why I chose the word Jabberwocky for my site. Talking about both the literal use of the word in Lewis Carroll's poetry and what it means to me on a personal level.

What is Jabberwocky? (http://www.jabberwocky.ws/?page_id=180)

[Aheïla]

Lorelei bargains for her freedom.

Killing Time Ost - 22b - Numbers
An awkward pause, to say the least, followed the Gabriel’s relatively light-hearted intervention. Information had to sink in before the proper questions came to my mind and, apparently, my ‘allies’ allowed me to take that time.
That they expected me to kill my dad wasn’t an issue; I wanted to kill my dad. That they pushed my buttons so I would know my breaking points kind of made sense though it pissed me off. One major thing didn’t make sense though.
Read more... (http://thewriteaholicblog.wordpress.com/2011/06/01/killing-time-ost-22b-numbers/)

[Shara]

Launch plans for DEATH SCENE - both online and physical - announced in today's blog post (http://sayssara.wordpress.com/2011/06/01/launch-plans-for-death-scene/).

(Cross-posted on both WriteClub and Imaginary Friends)

[Sassy3421]

Guest post with Peggy Blair "Contract Cautions (http://sassy3421.blogspot.com/2011/06/wmw-introduces-peggy-blair.html)"

[Alpha Echo]

Writing Process Step III: The Power of Words (http://writersramblings81.blogspot.com/2011/06/writing-process-step-iii-power-of-words.html)

[Jettica]

I did!

On improving your writing, beta readers, critique and growing a thicker skin.

How do you take critique, whether it be positive or negative? (http://jetink.blogspot.com/2011/06/improving-on-your-first-drafts.html)

[Alessandra Kelley]

I updated my blog today; is this where I should post about it?

Today on Confessions of a Postmodern Pre-Raphaelite (http://alessandrakelley.com/artblog/?p=176), is a plug for my husband, Richard Garfinkle's new hard science fiction novel, "Wayland's Principia," self-published as a Kindle ebook. I hope I made a good case for Why You Might Like to Read It.

[egoodlett]

Extraneous Words. (http://wordlarceny.blogspot.com/2011/06/extraneous-words.html) chop them!

[ElisabethF]

Today, Top Ten O. Henry #2, "The Man Higher Up" (http://thesecondsentence.blogspot.com/2011/06/top-ten-o-henry-2-man-higher-up.html) - which happens to be the first O. Henry story I ever read.

[Queen of Swords]

Forests in fantasy (http://marianperera.blogspot.com/2011/06/forests-in-fantasy.html) - the good, the bad and the terrifying.

[Haupe]

If you have been interviewed as an author and have 5 minutes to spare, I have an 8-question survey on your experiences. It's not cutting-edge research, but I'm finding the results fascinating and will use to shape a resource post. Thank you!

Survey on Author Interviews (http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/survey-on-author-interviews/)

[Ralph Pines]

Wizards' World War: Dispatch 10- Coming Home (http://ralfast.wordpress.com/2011/06/01/wizards-world-war-dispatch-10-coming-home/)

[Wordwrestler]

A writerly post this time—on one of my recent mishaps http://www.verlakay.com/boards/Smileys/default/ahh.gif

The Perfect Name? (Or, How Not to Fill Readers' Heads with Gravy)

http://rhrussellwriter.wordpress.com/2011/06/01/the-perfect-name-or-how-not-to-fill-readers-heads-with-gravy/

[magicmint]

Samurai vs Samuria (http://www.loneswing.com/?p=17). Check it out.

[MC Howe]

Top Ten Fewer Things In My Life (http://pensivesarcasm.blogspot.com/2011/06/top-ten-fewer-things-in-my-life.html)

[dudekpj]

Just finished an "opinion" blog post talking about Talk Radio, Rebecca Black's Friday, and the Vortex of Despair.

Talk Radio and America's Obsession with the Vortex of Despair (http://christian-fantasy.com/2011/06/talk-radio-and-americas-obsession-with-the-vortex-of-despair/)

Obviously, I don't care greatly for talk radio, but am I being too harsh? Or does northeast Ohio just have a lot of very "dismal" talk radio?

[DonnaDuck]

A discussion post on book series - do you stick with 'em or stuff 'em?

[profen4]

Posted the cover art for my book. Yea! (http://stevewhibley.blogspot.com/)

[sonyablue]

What should I do if I suspect the person pulling me over isn't a real cop?
(http://unusualincident.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/police-impersonators-what-should-i-do/)

[Jonathan Dalar]

Latest from the blog. I talk about how writing what makes you uncomfortable may be a good idea.

Read it here (http://jonathandalar.blogspot.com/2011/06/writing-outside-comfort-zone.html).

[Sassy3421]

"Confession Time (http://sassy3421.blogspot.com/2011/06/confession-time.html)" - reflecting on last month's goals, and setting new ones for June

[jst5150]

2,500 words about my trip to Barcelona (http://www.jasontudor.com/2011/06/02/the-barcelona-trip-report/). I promise more than "bed was comfortable" stuff.

[Aheïla]

Lorelei begins to plan her vengeance.

Killing Time OST - 22c - Numbers
As it turned out, the secret task force folks had indeed prepped an office for me. If I ever had any doubt they came in the conference room with their minds made up, the fancy underground space erased them. Calling it an office didn’t do it justice, actually; it was a war room with projectors, a coffee machine and a bunch of office supplies.
Read more... (http://thewriteaholicblog.wordpress.com/2011/06/02/killing-time-ost-22c-numbers/)

[LynKay]

Ten things you don't know about me... leave me a comment with your ten things (http://marilynalmodovar.blogspot.com/2011/06/thinkingthursdayten-things-you-dont.html)

[lvcabbie]

Latest from the blog. I talk about how writing what makes you uncomfortable may be a good idea.

Read it here (http://jonathandalar.blogspot.com/2011/06/writing-outside-comfort-zone.html).

I like your new avatar.
Just saw something about quahog fishing somewhere.

[lvcabbie]

2,500 words about my trip to Barcelona (http://www.jasontudor.com/2011/06/02/the-barcelona-trip-report/). I promise more than "bed was comfortable" stuff.

I would loved to see a photo of "Disney's castle."

[Ralph Pines]

Another Interview with a Character, this time I borrowed a character from J.K. Rowling: Ronald Weasley (http://ralfast.wordpress.com/2011/06/02/interview-with-a-character-ronald-weasley-spoilers/)

[Lizardmaker]

Blogger still making it hard to get/give comments. I end up using AIM, which calls me "anonymous" although it knows me! Oy.
Anyway, my post is for the Alternative-Read Blog Hop. Today's topic is plot twists:
http://anneejohnson.blogspot.com/2011/06/blog-hop-twisting-in-wind.html

[Guardian]

Updated with two posts with thoughts on high school

http://daewrites.blogspot.com/

[PortableHal]

We talked about how loooooooooooong it's taking to rewrite our (potential) best-seller....

[DonnaDuck]

My May TBR Pile Update. Le sigh.

[CarrieAnn]

Thesaur-ish Thursday! (http://soyoureawriter.blogspot.com/2011/06/thesaur-ish-thursday.html)

[Nick Russell]

I posted a new Bad Nick Blog titled Trailer Trash (http://badnickblog.com/2011/06/trailer-trash/).

[knight_tour]

Top 20 Pink Floyd songs - http://tedacross.blogspot.com/2011/06/top-20-pink-floyd-songs.html

Top 20 Beatles songs - http://tedacross.blogspot.com/2011/06/top-20-beatles-songs.html

[Shadow_Bee]

Championing Contemporary YA: EMPRESS OF THE WORLD (http://talkmusebanter.blogspot.com/2011/06/championing-contemporary-ya-empress-of.html)

[schadenfreude]

Hollow Characters and the Black Swan of Dimensions (Or, Mary Mary Quite Contrary How Does Your Garden Grow?) (http://nindogs.blogspot.com/2011/06/hollow-characters-and-black-swan-of.html)

[ElisabethF]

A poetry quote appropriate to the month (http://thesecondsentence.blogspot.com/2011/06/june-is-here.html).

[egoodlett]

My (possibly slightly tipsy) coverage of the 2011 Moby Awards for Best and Worst Book Trailers of the year! (http://wordlarceny.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-moby-awards.html)

[Haupe]

Nathan Bransford's Interview on Writer Unboxed - Part I (http://writerunboxed.com/2011/06/03/interview-nathan-bransford-part-i/)

[TheMindKiller]

Over Memorial Day Weekend I covered an event called The Unforgotten Run where unclaimed veterans at a coroner's office are given an escort to a national cemetery.

Here's the story. (http://www.jabberwocky.ws/?p=186)

[Ralph Pines]

Yep, I did.

Severus the Rogue: Mucking About (http://ralfast.wordpress.com/2011/06/03/severus-the-rogue-mucking-about/)

[nitaworm]

Editing is no fun, http://lmpreston.blogspot.com/2011/06/editing-is-no-fun.html

[DennyCrane]

Bookstore Spotlight: SUNDOG BOOKS
Inkrock.com (http://www.inkrock.com)

[Bookewyrme]

Finally started updating my blog again. First real post is about what Goodreads says I have been reading (http://bookewyrme.straydreamers.com/goodreads-statistics/) for the last six months.

[Pistol Whipped Bee]

Sure did! My shipment of books is in! http://neftwink.wordpress.com/

[The Grump]

A day late, but it's up. Thing has some links on starting novels and how to impress editors. Then, there's the usual book review ... [Sandra Dallas: The Bride's House, this time.]

[ladylilchubb]

Character & Adversity (http://www.writerleethings.blogspot.com/)

[magicmint]

About Lettuce.. (http://www.loneswing.com). Thanks for visiting!

[AlanF]

Yes, updated Blog w/new thread:"Race for 2012"

http://12x1.wordpress.com/

Appreciate your visit...

[euclid]

Updated my blog today.
Take a look at my eBook cover and ensdorsements.
http://bit.ly/JBT-YA

[Shara]

Geek Toys (http://sayssara.wordpress.com/2011/06/04/geek-toys/) or, definition of 'geek': someone who spends more money on toys as an adult than they ever did as a child....

[Shadow_Bee]

Championing Contemporary YA: FURY (http://ow.ly/5a2w6)

[midgedear]

Why do you write? Is it for fortune or fame? To you have a message you want to get out there? Do you get a thrill out of entertaining others? Think it over and then drop in and leave a comment!

[Ralph Pines]

My blogs week in review (http://ralfast.wordpress.com/2011/06/04/weekend-roundup-may-29-june-4/).

[Angela_785]

PROPER (http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2011/05/character-traits-thesaurus-entry-proper.html) is up on our Character Trait Thesaurus! These entries are built to help you look deeper into individual traits, and how to twist them to make Characters more interesting, so please do check it out! :)

[utesfanami]

New doodle of the week. The Knocktopus. Has a little story included, written in present tense which I never write in, and I don't know why I did. Anyway check it out for some fun.

[DonnaDuck]

From yesterday, Freaky Friday where it's not a good time to be a cheerleader. And today there's 80s Awesomeness! with a game that'll have you tailspinning into an acid flashback.

[AlterEgox5]

It's - PHYSICS OF TEH FUTURE (http://abooksellerblog.blogspot.com)! 8D

[pangalactic]

Review of Take That's Progress Tour in Manchester (http://www.chrisbissette.com/2011/06/take-that-progress-2011.html)

[lvcabbie]

Entering the Army - June 1957 (http://lvcabbie.blogspot.com)

Now that I've finished four novels for submission to interested publishers and a short story also at a publisher, I wanted to take a break from finishing the third of my Father Serra's Legacy trilogy.

So, I went back to look at another project I'm sorta working on - my memoirs. I've posted one short part of it in An Army Ocean Voyage. I've also published Mekong Ambush. Now, I figured it was time to go back and work on the military part of my life. Part of it is to tell the younger generation what things were like "back then" and part is to elicit similar comments from the people on the military forums and blogs I regularly visit.

I've tried to make it interesting and entertaining. Comments are welcome - of course!

[CatStevensFan]

lvcabbie - your blog is fantastic in terms of content, but have you ever thought about condensing your posts in to a "read more" type fashion so your main page isn't so long? It would speed-up load times, get your content more clicks and immediately increase traffic.

[Ralph Pines]

Sunday Tweet: Branding 101 (http://ralfast.wordpress.com/2011/06/05/sunday-tweet-branding-101/)

[utesfanami]

Yes, I sure did, check out my latest post, of Bad Movie Poster.

http://marcauthor.blogspot.com/2011/06/bad-movie-poster-2-last-but-not-leashed.html

[ladylilchubb]

In Real Life. (http://www.writerleethings.blogspot.com/) My take on the Wall Street Journal YA opini...erm..article.

[LynKay]

For the love of YA (http://marilynalmodovar.blogspot.com/2011/06/silent-sunday-for-love-of-ya.html)

[Peggy Blair]

I'm blogging today about writing from first person or third person perspective and what to avoid ...
http://peggyblair.wordpress.com/2011/06/05/it-all-depends-on-perspective/

[CynV]

Hi all,

Finished up a new blog post about developing strong female characters.

Check it out here and let me know your thoughts: http://cynsights.blogspot.com/2011/06/strong-female-characters.html

[Shara]

Carolyn Arnold (AW's own Sassy3421!) is today's Monday's Friend, on my blog, talking about her decision to self-publish.

Come and see what she has to say! Link here (http://sayssara.wordpress.com/2011/06/06/mondays-friend-carolyn-arnold/).

[nitaworm]

Paper Hangover chats with me about writing in 'Boy', http://paperhangover.blogspot.com/2011/06/ya-author-lm-preston-knows-how-boys.html Please drop in :-D

[rmgil04]

Spike TV's Deadliest Warrior to have Zombies vs Vampires.

http://writersinprogresswip.blogspot.com/2011/06/deadliest-warrior-analyzes-zombies-vs.html

[IdiotsRUs]

Updated group blog here (http://herebemagic.blogspot.com/2011/06/when-characters-take-over.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HereBeMagic+%28Here+be+Magic% 29&utm_content=Twitter): When characters take over.

[Ralph Pines]

TV Tropes Monday: Cool Swords (http://ralfast.wordpress.com/2011/06/06/tv-tropes-monday-cool-sword/)

[Haupe]

Results of the Mary Stewart-Worthy 1st Paragraph Contest (http://cherrytart.wordpress.com/2011/06/06/results-of-the-mary-stewart-worthy-1st-paragraph-contest/) - many thanks to all who entered and spread the Mary Stewart love!

[dgaughran]

I posted the penultimate part of my free guide to digital self-publishing: Step 9: Discounts, Competitions & Blog Tours

The final steps of this self-publishing guide is going to focus on further marketing tips. We have already covered the basics: blogging and websites, pricing, social networking, and reviews. Today, I want to take about discounts, competitions, giveaways, and blog tours.

Read the whole post here: http://davidgaughran.wordpress.com/2011/06/06/indie-publishing-for-international-writers-step-9-discounts-competitions-blog-tours/

[lvcabbie]

My first day in the army

[Jonathan Dalar]

Character Muses (http://jonathandalar.blogspot.com/). Or, how I come up with my characters.

[brainstorm77]

http://writeoutsidethebox.blogspot.com/2011/06/author-interview-with-elizabeth-raines.html Check out my interview with Siren exclusive author, Elizabeth Raines.

[egoodlett]

Memoir vs Novel Writing (http://wordlarceny.blogspot.com/2011/06/memoir-writing.html)

[DennyCrane]

In Defense of Andrew Smith (http://stephenlduncan.blogspot.com/2011/06/in-defense-of-andrew-smith.html) (THE MARBURY LENS): Wall Street Journal attacks YA.

[TurkeyLurkey]

An update on editing and bad writing habits. (http://jcaddell.wordpress.com/)

[ElisabethF]

A link to a 1963 Writer's Digest interview with TV writer Kathleen Hite of Gunsmoke, and my thoughts on the similarities between fiction and screenwriting:

http://thesecondsentence.blogspot.com/2011/06/tv-writer-on-writing.html

[johnnysannie]

Updated with a guest - British author Alex Sinclair
A Page In The Life
http://leeannsontheimermurphywriterauthor.blogspot.com

[DonnaDuck]

Yesterday I learned more things from books (namely about killing winners), more books were added to my pile and then I contemplated why vacationing in your own anus is a bad idea (especially if you're The Wall Street Journal).

Today I posted my review of Cleopatra Confesses by Carolyn Meyer. Didn't have much to say on it. Didn't find it bad but it wasn't that great either. Like Purgatory.

[magicmint]

Digging Up A Grave (http://www.loneswing.com/?p=26)

[kelloish]

Wrote my response to the WSJ's article that criticized the young adult fiction of today. The book community has really come together on this, it's been fantastic.

Why I love YA! (http://www.books.4ish.net/2011/06/06/why-i-love-ya/)

[Aheïla]

Vexx is scared by Lorelei's plan. And what it might do to them.

Killing Time OST - 23a - iBroker Souls
I slammed the door on Gabriel’s heels. I’d have to thank the man for agreeing to leave so I could have a fight with Lorelei. The damned woman sat on the table, all Zen and seemingly at peace with her crazy endeavor.
I knew her. I cradled her against me in her darkest moment. This should be one of them and yet she smiled.
Nutjob.
Read more... (http://thewriteaholicblog.wordpress.com/2011/06/07/killing-time-ost-23a-ibroker-souls/)

[profen4]

Book titles that never should have been. (http://stevewhibley.blogspot.com/)

[LynKay]

Teaser Tuesday new wip (http://marilynalmodovar.blogspot.com/2011/06/teaser-tuesday-ein-drache.html)

[Alpha Echo]

Back to the Writing Process...Part IV: Outlining (http://writersramblings81.blogspot.com/2011/06/writing-process-part-iv-outlining.html)

[egoodlett]

Teaser Tuesday from my memoir (http://wordlarceny.blogspot.com/2011/06/teaser-tuesday-less-than-three.html). (not gonna lie, I am scared to post this. also, now includes rambly intro, yay!)

[Ralph Pines]

Staring Back at the Darkness (http://ralfast.wordpress.com/2011/06/07/staring-back-at-the-darkness/)

[Wordwrestler]

More on a copyediting trick I use to help me with my fiction—the style sheet!

In this final post in the series, learn how to format your style sheet so that it works for you, and some ideas on extras you can add to it to help your writing and polishing go smoothly!

http://rhrussellwriter.wordpress.com/2011/06/07/trick-of-the-trade-the-style-sheet-part-4/

[JeanneTGC]

Time to Get Your Fan On! http://ginikoch.blogspot.com/

[KateHawkings]

Haven't posted here in a few days...

Spring Into Summer writing challenge: http://katherinehawkings.wordpress.com/2011/06/03/spring-into-summer/

Spring Into Summer update: http://katherinehawkings.wordpress.com/2011/06/05/sis50k-update/

That pesky little imagination (Shiny new story syndrome): http://katherinehawkings.wordpress.com/2011/06/06/that-pesky-little-imagination/

Anyone able to offer some help? http://katherinehawkings.wordpress.com/2011/06/07/i-may-need-some-help/

[Sassy3421]

"What Time is It? (http://sassy3421.blogspot.com/2011/06/what-time-is-it.html)" a human observation project post on the human relationship with time.

[DonnaDuck]

What pulls you into YA, you old fart?

[Queen of Swords]

I interviewed K. J. Taylor (http://marianperera.blogspot.com/2011/06/katie-taylor-and-dark-griffin.html), author of the fantasy novel The Dark Griffin.

[muravyets]

I don't remember how long ago I posted an update here, but we are up to Chapter 224 in The Grand Navigators (4 new chapters posted in the last 24 hours). See sig for link.

[Aheïla]

Vexx and Gabriel have a "talk".

Killing Time OST - 23b - iBroker Souls
A week passed in arguments, deliveries and creation. I knew Lorelei wouldn’t change her mind and that, despite what she might say or think, she desperately needed support and approval; her father had spit on everything she was, after all. It tore me apart but I stood by her, ordering pieces of equipment and tuning, if not creating from scratch, what would go in her body. Gabriel, on the other hand, wouldn’t let it go.
Read more... (http://thewriteaholicblog.wordpress.com/2011/06/08/killing-time-ost-23b-ibroker-souls/)

[Jettica]

I updated with a great guest post from AWer Anninyn.

All on Writing the Apocalypse (http://jetink.blogspot.com/2011/06/guest-post-writing-apocalypse.html)

[dgaughran]

Amazon have been moving very slow in Europe. Now the world's 5th telecoms company, with more subscribers than AT&T and Verizon combined, is launching their own e-reader and e-bookstore. Expect the Kindle to launch in Spain (and the rest of Latin America) shortly. ¡Ay Caramba!

http://davidgaughran.wordpress.com/2011/06/08/an-international-challenge-to-amazon-from-spain/

[Alpha Echo]

The Writing Process Part V: The Distance Between Us (http://writersramblings81.blogspot.com/2011/06/writing-process-part-v-distance-between.html) - it's time to put down the manuscript, put my hands in the air, and walk slowly away...

[Feathers]

I blogged (http://headdeskforwriters.blogspot.com/2011/06/two-projects-one-writer-pros-and-cons.html) about the pros/cons of writing more than one project at a time. Because, lets be honest. Who doesn't want to start writing every cool idea that comes along? And on the flip side, who doesn't long to finish the novels they start? Come weigh in.

[Jettica]

Have you ever written 10k in one day?
The 10k Day (http://jetink.blogspot.com/2011/06/indulge-in-10k-day-once-in-while.html)

[Ralph Pines]

Wizard's World War meets June Blog Chain: White Picket Fences (http://ralfast.wordpress.com/2011/06/08/wizards-world-war-dispatch-11-white-picket-fences/).

[lvcabbie]

More on a copyediting trick I use to help me with my fiction—the style sheet!

In this final post in the series, learn how to format your style sheet so that it works for you, and some ideas on extras you can add to it to help your writing and polishing go smoothly!

http://rhrussellwriter.wordpress.com/2011/06/07/trick-of-the-trade-the-style-sheet-part-4/

Thanks! I copied and pasted the comments but could not find a way to follow your blog or get an RSS feed.

[ElisabethF]

The final entry in my Top Ten O. Henry series: "Friends In San Rosario." (http://thesecondsentence.blogspot.com/2011/06/top-ten-o-henry-1-friends-in-san.html)

Which is your favorite?

[egoodlett]

I wrote about the power of words, and how language really is the building block of our whole society (http://wordlarceny.blogspot.com/2011/06/language-building-block-of-society.html). Inspired by a FB discussion about victim-blaming/the slutwalks campaign

[Guardian]

Come read about my road trip in Maine. :)
Nice coastal pictures, and a Maine legend about a witch's foot.

http://daewrites.blogspot.com/2011/06/whimsical-road-trip.html

[Shara]

Truth Vs. Fiction (http://writeclubauthors.blogspot.com/2011/06/truth-vs-fiction.html): I didn't put my mother in my novel. Honest

(cross-posted on WriteClub & Imaginary Friends)

[DennyCrane]

Parental Guidance Suggested (http://www.inkrock.com) - A post following up on the WSJ controversy in YA, and the possible solutions.

[AyJay]

On Sarah Palin: Is Dumb the new Smart? and some writerly news... (http://andrewjpeterswrites.com/?p=1167)

[missouridalton]

Charity Writing (http://missouridalton.blogspot.com/2011/06/torquere-charity-sips-blitz.html)

Writing a short story for submission to a charity project.

[Fiona]

I added a new page to my blog, about my novels, book cover, synopsis etc.

www.fionasfiction.wordpress.com (http://www.fionasfiction.wordpress.com)

[Aheïla]

Vexx performs a major tech-enhancements surgery on Lorelei.

Killing Time OST - 23c - iBroker Souls
Finishing the reboot chip hadn’t been that bad; despite my not working on it for about eight months, it kept developing in the back of my mind. Obsessions died hard. I thought I perfected my updated model and I tested it extensively in a controlled environment. Since the human body – especially Lorelei’s – was everything but controlled, my reluctance to put it in her hadn’t faded at all.
Read more... (http://thewriteaholicblog.wordpress.com/2011/06/09/killing-time-ost-23c-ibroker-souls/)

[Jettica]

I had a guest post published on In Case of Survival.
All about how climate can affect us post-apocalypse. (http://incaseofsurvival.com/2011/06/09/climate-and-your-survival-guest-post-by-jess-shanahan/)

[Shadow_Bee]

Championing Contemporary YA: PLAYING HURT (http://talkmusebanter.blogspot.com/2011/06/championing-contemporary-ya-playing.html)

[AnnetteGendler]

New to AW but not blogging - my blog post today lists the best online lit mags for nonfiction:
http://bit.ly/mPzIbr

[dgaughran]

I have a guest post today at Claudie A.'s blog. It's a piece called "Science, Fiction & Truth" and I talk about some of my heroes and prejudices in science fiction, what goes into a “high concept” idea, and the Radium Girls. I really, really enjoyed writing this, and I would love if you checked it out. Oh, and she is giving away five free copies of my e-book.

http://claudiea.blogspot.com/2011/06/science-fiction-truth.html

[MC Howe]

My Neighbor's Latest Project (http://pensivesarcasm.blogspot.com/)

[Jonathan Dalar]

Latest effort, where I question the future of the query process as a result of all the advice that has popped up over the last few years. Read it here (http://jonathandalar.blogspot.com/2011/06/future-of-querying.html). Enjoy!

[Capital]

About my friend Harry the swinger. Has auto-fellatio. (http://sashabarin.blogspot.com/)

[Ralph Pines]

The Tao of Ancient Weapons (http://ralfast.wordpress.com/2011/06/09/the-tao-of-ancient-weapons/)

[pangalactic]

I went to my first writing group last night (http://www.chrisbissette.com)

[Peggy Blair]

Raising the question: is it smart marketing or misleading advertising to your book to a movie that wasn't based on it?
http://peggyblair.wordpress.com/2011/06/09/moviebook-tie-ins/

[Shara]

I am guuest blogging today at Lyrical Press's blog on Why Writers Are Nosy. (http://lyricalpress.blogspot.com/2011/06/why-writers-are-nosy.html)

[DonnaDuck]

Review of The Last Vampire by Christopher Pike. Old school YA horror FTW.

[DonnaDuck]

A contest reminder for a copy of A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness!

[The Grump]

Did a review of Karen Marie Moning's "The Dark Highlander" on my blog. Liked the way the action kept the cliches at bay.

[AmyDoodle]

Yep. I've been to the beach. I think I got some on me. The sun (http://mindovermullis.blogspot.com/) was in my eyes.

[TheMindKiller]

Went to the midnight showing of Super 8. Thought I'd blog about it. No spoilers if you want to read.

Super 8: Something New or Same Old Stuff? (http://www.jabberwocky.ws/?p=194)

[Aheïla]

I'm starting a new serialized short on my blog, probably 3 or 4 installments total. The first one is on today.
It's about vampire.
And if you've ever read me before, you know there'll be a major twist. ;)

The Elder - Part One
Vancouver, BC – The body of a twenty-five year old boy drifted ashore this morning, drained of all its blood.
Read more... (http://thewriteaholicblog.wordpress.com/2011/06/10/the-elder-part-one/)

[truelyana]

Mango and Lemon balm rush (http://alternativebites.blogspot.com/2011/06/mango-and-lemon-balm-rush.html) :) Mmmm

[Fiona]

AW member, FiedB has written a guest post for my blog today...
www.fionasfiction.wordpress.com (http://www.fionasfiction.wordpress.com)

[Haupe]

On Writer Unboxed, Part II of my interview with Nathan Bransford (http://writerunboxed.com/2011/06/10/interview-nathan-bransford-part-ii)

[Jettica]

I've just posted some Friday flash fiction. Rather short but packed with emotion. A little sci-fi piece based on my favourite character.

"I suppose the simple explanation is that we worked together but our relationship transcended all conventional barriers. We were colleagues, friends, lovers, enemies.” (http://jetink.blogspot.com/2011/06/fiction-friday-on-wing-and-prayer.html)

[egoodlett]

I'm applying to be the advice columnist for my local newspaper. Watch me make a fool of myself try and look all professional in my first advice vlog! (http://wordlarceny.blogspot.com/2011/06/ellen-explains-everything-advice-from.html)

[Cleopatra Jones]

Made a couple of updates this week:

First: The Naked Truth about Germans (http://theinternationalmama.blogspot.com) at my International Mama blog.

Second: Paris with Kids: 7 Things to do at the Parc de la Villette (http://petiteparisblog.blogspot.com)

[LadyMage]

I'm approaching the finish line on editing Book 3 of my series, and this book has a very interesting journey.

Included: a scene from Chapter 10 of the book! Featuring my current favorite character, Jason...who never fails to make me laugh my ass off, even though I'm writing him.

http://wp.me/pwskS-yw

[Pistol Whipped Bee]

Yes. Chapter 14: Struggles with Shackles. http://neftwink.wordpress.com/

[Ralph Pines]

Short Story Fridays: Severus the Rogue- Sowing the Seeds of Love (http://ralfast.wordpress.com/2011/06/10/short-story-fridays-severus-the-rogue-sowing-the-seeds-of-love/)

[lvcabbie]

Got so many irons in the fire, don't have time to post!!!

[Angela_785]

HAILSTORM (http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2011/06/weather-thesaurus-entry-hailstorm.html) is up on the Weather Thesaurus!

Oh and a HEADS UP (http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2011/06/heads-up.html)! Big things are cooking at The Bookshelf Muse for Sunday. Don't miss it!

[pinkrobot]

Someone's having a senior moment (http://grammaniac.com/2011/06/10/someones-having-a-senior-moment/)

[Blake M. Petit]

I just love that this exists... Green Lantern Toys (http://blakemp.wordpress.com/2011/06/10/i-just-love-that-this-exists-green-lantern-toys/)

[DonnaDuck]

Freaky Friday with more awesome old school YA horror and the winner of my A Monster Calls giveaway!

[tim290280]

Do you like wristbands? Well I've got some wristbands for a cause for you:
http://thetysonadams.blogspot.com/2011/06/wristbands-for-causes.html

[Ralph Pines]

The Weekend Roundup (http://ralfast.wordpress.com/2011/06/11/weekend-roundup-june-5-11/), now with more trolls, spam bots and blog chains.

[Angela_785]

THOUGHTFUL (http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2011/06/character-traits-entry-thoughtful.html) is up on the Character Trait Thesaurus!

[kennyc]

I'm still trying to get used to the idea of blogs. Don't they seem to kindof fragment everything. Do you all really feel like you are getting significant benefit from it for your writing career?

[Feathers]

Today I posted Part 2 of Beautiful YA Cover Art (http://headdeskforwriters.blogspot.com/2011/06/beautiful-ya-book-covers-pt2.html), showcasing some gorgeous covers such as "As I Wake," "Hourglass," and "So Silver Bright." I showcased another trend where real art is being used on covers. Art is making I comeback, I say. How about you?

[kennyc]

Today I posted Part 2 of Beautiful YA Cover Art (http://headdeskforwriters.blogspot.com/2011/06/beautiful-ya-book-covers-pt2.html), showcasing some gorgeous covers such as "As I Wake," "Hourglass," and "So Silver Bright." I showcased another trend where real art is being used on covers. Art is making I comeback, I say. How about you?


That would be wonderful. So many covers are really sucky!

[Pistol Whipped Bee]

I'm big into photography and haven't announced that on this forum, but I post a lot of super cool pics on my blog. See the latest - http://neftwink.wordpress.com/

[kennyc]

I'm big into photography and haven't announced that on this forum, but I post a lot of super cool pics on my blog. See the latest - http://neftwink.wordpress.com/


Great colorful baby shot! :) made me smile too!

and Seattle sounds like a better place. :)

[DonnaDuck]

80s Awesomeness! earlier today with some awesome double Corey-ness and now I just responded to a dare with my book fist.

[Steam&Ink]

"Work-Life Balance? Yeah, Right." (http://steamandink.blogspot.com/2011/06/work-life-balance-yeah-right.html) (a poem by a frustrated writer)

[gypsyscarlett]

Berlin Zoo- 19th century and Now

[Wayne K]

Not good news for disabled kids (http://wayneingmoments.blogspot.com/)

[Shara]

An Unusual Diversion (http://sayssara.wordpress.com/2011/06/12/an-unusual-diversion/) - or, how we got distracted from our writing group meeting by a group of naked cyclists....

[Angela_785]

MASSIVE celebration going on at The Bookshelf Muse! Swing by and play a round of CRACK the CODE (http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2011/06/crack-code-celebration.html) to win Books, Critiques, ARCs and more!

[Sassy3421]

"Sample Sunday (http://sassy3421.blogspot.com/2011/06/sample-sunday.html)" - I share Chapter 3 of TIES THAT BIND

[Ralph Pines]

Sunday Tweet: Setting the Scene (http://ralfast.wordpress.com/2011/06/12/sunday-tweet-setting-the-scene/)

[PortableHal]

We talked about packaging and e-book presentation. Also, giant strawberries. And my wife's Preciousssssssssss....

[Pistol Whipped Bee]

Well, yeah. http://neftwink.wordpress.com/2011/06/12/get-out/

[euclid]

I have a new blog entry today on the terrors of handling clingfilm.

[kilexia]

I'm still trying to get used to the idea of blogs. Don't they seem to kindof fragment everything. Do you all really feel like you are getting significant benefit from it for your writing career?

I've only had my writing blog for about 5-6 months now, but I find it a very helpful way to organize everything and post updates about my work. I don't update it as often as I should, but I don't know what I'd do without it.

[utesfanami]

I posted doodle of the week #6 tabby cat vs flabby rat.

[DonnaDuck]

The day started off with Things I've Learned from Books (some cranky Egyptian gods), followed by Added to the Pile (it's an orgy!), then introducing my Summer Blast Giveaway (prizez!) and finished off with the first giveaway in my Summer Blast series (win swag! lots and lots of swag!).

[midgedear]

Writers, where do you get your ideas for a story?

[profen4]

Why do the reviews of books by authors tend to be on the tame side? A question I answer (http://stevewhibley.blogspot.com/) by whacking Jane Austen with a wrench. Apologies in advance!

[Aheïla]

This week's drabble challenge is up!
http://thewriteaholicblog.wordpress.com/2011/06/13/drabble-day-seek/

[nitaworm]

Dust Off Your Pile of Unpub Works! http://lmpreston.blogspot.com/2011/06/dust-off-your-pile-of-unpub-works.html