February 2012 Blog Chain

orion_mk3 · 01-24-2012, 12:36 AM

Starting Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Open to all forum members, even after it starts!

Important note:
I will be traveling starting Jan. 27, so the queue might not get updated until Feb. 6 or so depending on my level of internet access. Rest assured, everyone who signs up will be accommodated and the chain will start on time.

This month's prompt:
Second Chances

Again, go wherever the prompt takes you. It can be fiction or non-fiction; the second chance in question can be a mushy valentine or a 1-up in Super Mario (or anything in between).

Instructions:
Simply post your blog's URL in this thread to join. Each post should be less than 1000 words if possible. Read and comment on other participants' posts if you possibly can--they'll be doing the same for you!

I'll let you know in this thread when it's your turn. Once your turn comes up, you have two days to complete your post. When you are finished, please add a link to your post on the thread. If you signed up but find yourself unable to participate or need to be moved around in the schedule, please PM me or post in the thread. If you fail to post on your blog and on the thread within two days, I'll bump you down to the end of the line on the third day; you'll get a second chance at the end of the month.

Please include a list of all participants' blogs in your blog post, and keep in mind we're not starting until later in the month to give people time to sign up.

Participants and posts:
Turndog-Millionaire - http://turndog-millionaire.com/ (link to this month's post)
orion_mk3 - http://nonexistentbooks.wordpress.com (link to this month's post)
Ralph Pines - http://ralfast.wordpress.com/ (link to this month's post)
magicmint - http://www.loneswing.com/ (link to this month's post)
Tomspy77 - http://thomaswillamspychalski.wordpress.com/ (link to this month's post)
LilGreenBookworm - http://themayhemofwritingsahm-style.blogspot.com/ (link to this month's post)
LiterateParakeet - http://lesliesillusions.blogspot.com/ (link to this month's post)
AFord - http://af12.webs.com/ (link to this month's post)
writingismypassion - http://charityfaye.blogspot.com/ (link to this month's post)
SuzanneSeese - http://www.viewofsue.blogspot.com/ (link to this month's post)
Bogna - http://bemaslanka.wordpress.com/ (link to this month's post)
kiwiviktor81 - http://storygenerator.net/ (link to this month's post)
randi.lee - http://emotionalnovel.blogspot.com/ (link to this month's post)
areteus - http://lurkingmusings.wordpress.com/ (link to this month's post)
Domoviye - http://working-in-china.com/ (link to this month's post)
pyrosama - http://matrix-hole.blogspot.com/ (link to this month's post)
julzperri - http://www.fishandfrivolity.blogspot.com/ (link to this month's post)
Nissie - http://www.paperheroes.net/ (link to this month's post)
in_one - http://quirkythomas.blogspot.com/ (link to this month's post)
sambgood - http://www.samanthabagood.com/ (link to this month's post)

Archive of Past Blog Chains

Turndog-Millionaire · 01-24-2012, 01:33 AM

Sign me up

Matt (Turndog Millionaire)

Ralph Pines · 01-24-2012, 04:41 AM

Interesting. Count me in.

http://ralfast.wordpress.com

magicmint · 01-24-2012, 05:50 AM

Always wanted to try this! Sign me up please.

Lone Swing

Tomspy77 · 01-24-2012, 05:51 AM

I will do this one as well please, the prompt already gave me an idea!

MamaStrong · 01-24-2012, 07:41 AM

I'm in!

http://writingofme.blogspot.com/

in_one · 01-24-2012, 10:36 AM

I'm in!!! http://quirkythomas.blogspot.com

thekingsguard · 01-24-2012, 06:29 PM

I'm curious, but I've never done a log chain before. Could you tell me what I am supposed to do if I sign up?

LilGreenBookworm · 01-24-2012, 07:59 PM

http://themayhemofwritingsahm-style.blogspot.com/

orion_mk3 · 01-24-2012, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thekingsguard

I'm curious, but I've never done a log chain before. Could you tell me what I am supposed to do if I sign up?

It's right there in the first post. You get notified in-thread when it's your turn, and have two days maximum to make a post in your blog responding to the theme and share that link here.

AFord · 01-24-2012, 09:35 PM

Great idea! Please sign me up

orion_mk3 · 01-24-2012, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AFord

Great idea! Please sign me up

I'd be glad to, but I'll need a link to your blog first.

Literateparakeet · 01-24-2012, 10:01 PM

I'm in...it was really fun last month.

But I don't have a clue yet what to do with "Second Chances"...oi ve!

Literateparakeet · 01-24-2012, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thekingsguard

I'm curious, but I've never done a log chain before. Could you tell me what I am supposed to do if I sign up?

I was confused the first time too. At the bottom of the very first post of this thread it says "archive of past blog chains" click on that, and then click on one of the blog chains....that is what helped me the most. It's fun, give it a try!

Diana_Rajchel · 01-24-2012, 10:30 PM

Add me - http://blog.dianarajchel.com.

Inkstrokes · 01-25-2012, 12:20 AM

Sorry, I'm out. My word count is at 1500 and I don't think I can shrink it. In fact it may grow. So consider me participated in spirit.
Look forward to see what you guys/gals come up with.

orion_mk3 · 01-25-2012, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inkstrokes

Sorry, I'm out. My word count is at 1500 and I don't think I can shrink it. In fact it may grow. So consider me participated in spirit.
Look forward to see what you guys/gals come up with.

I don't suppose you could just give us an excerpt? Maybe the first 500 words or so?

Literateparakeet · 01-25-2012, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inkstrokes

Sorry, I'm out. My word count is at 1500 and I don't think I can shrink it. In fact it may grow. So consider me participated in spirit.
Look forward to see what you guys/gals come up with.

I vote post it in SYW (share your work), and then write another piece for the blog chain.

sambgood · 01-25-2012, 07:06 AM

I've never done one before. But I really, really like the prompt... Add me in! I'll give this a shot. =) (www.samanthabagood.com)

Bogna · 01-25-2012, 08:54 AM

I would like to participate, http://bemaslanka.wordpress.com/

writingismypassion · 01-25-2012, 07:31 PM

I'm in! http://charityfaye.blogspot.com

kiwiviktor81 · 01-25-2012, 08:01 PM

It was fun last time, so why not give it another go?

http://storygenerator.net

Inkstrokes · 01-25-2012, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orion_mk3

I don't suppose you could just give us an excerpt? Maybe the first 500 words or so?

Let me see what it looks like. I'll let you know by the weekend.

AFord · 01-25-2012, 08:29 PM

Oops, thanks for the reminder, as I feel like a Homer Simpson doh! Here you are http://af12.webs.com/ and thanks. Enjoy your day : )

Quote:

Originally Posted by orion_mk3

I'd be glad to, but I'll need a link to your blog first.

randi.lee · 01-25-2012, 08:37 PM

Interesting! I'll join! http://emotionalnovel.blogspot.com

01-24-2012, 12:36 AM	#1
orion_mk3 Ne Cede Malis Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,167	February 2012 Blog Chain Starting Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Open to all forum members, even after it starts! Important note: I will be traveling starting Jan. 27, so the queue might not get updated until Feb. 6 or so depending on my level of internet access. Rest assured, everyone who signs up will be accommodated and the chain will start on time. This month's prompt: Second Chances Again, go wherever the prompt takes you. It can be fiction or non-fiction; the second chance in question can be a mushy valentine or a 1-up in Super Mario (or anything in between). Instructions: Simply post your blog's URL in this thread to join. Each post should be less than 1000 words if possible. Read and comment on other participants' posts if you possibly can--they'll be doing the same for you! I'll let you know in this thread when it's your turn. Once your turn comes up, you have two days to complete your post. When you are finished, please add a link to your post on the thread. If you signed up but find yourself unable to participate or need to be moved around in the schedule, please PM me or post in the thread. If you fail to post on your blog and on the thread within two days, I'll bump you down to the end of the line on the third day; you'll get a second chance at the end of the month. Please include a list of all participants' blogs in your blog post, and keep in mind we're not starting until later in the month to give people time to sign up. Participants and posts: Turndog-Millionaire - http://turndog-millionaire.com/ (link to this month's post) orion_mk3 - http://nonexistentbooks.wordpress.com (link to this month's post) Ralph Pines - http://ralfast.wordpress.com/ (link to this month's post) magicmint - http://www.loneswing.com/ (link to this month's post) Tomspy77 - http://thomaswillamspychalski.wordpress.com/ (link to this month's post) LilGreenBookworm - http://themayhemofwritingsahm-style.blogspot.com/ (link to this month's post) LiterateParakeet - http://lesliesillusions.blogspot.com/ (link to this month's post) AFord - http://af12.webs.com/ (link to this month's post) writingismypassion - http://charityfaye.blogspot.com/ (link to this month's post) SuzanneSeese - http://www.viewofsue.blogspot.com/ (link to this month's post) Bogna - http://bemaslanka.wordpress.com/ (link to this month's post) kiwiviktor81 - http://storygenerator.net/ (link to this month's post) randi.lee - http://emotionalnovel.blogspot.com/ (link to this month's post) areteus - http://lurkingmusings.wordpress.com/ (link to this month's post) Domoviye - http://working-in-china.com/ (link to this month's post) pyrosama - http://matrix-hole.blogspot.com/ (link to this month's post) julzperri - http://www.fishandfrivolity.blogspot.com/ (link to this month's post) Nissie - http://www.paperheroes.net/ (link to this month's post) in_one - http://quirkythomas.blogspot.com/ (link to this month's post) sambgood - http://www.samanthabagood.com/ (link to this month's post) Archive of Past Blog Chains Last edited by orion_mk3; 02-22-2012 at 07:41 PM.

01-24-2012, 01:33 AM	#2
Turndog-Millionaire practical experience, FTW Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Halifax Posts: 249	Sign me up Matt (Turndog Millionaire) __________________ Create the Ultimate Author Platform: Download How To Build An Author House for FREE My Blog l Twitter l Facebook l Goodreads

01-24-2012, 05:50 AM	#4
magicmint practical experience, FTW Join Date: May 2011 Location: Alberta Posts: 454	Always wanted to try this! Sign me up please. Lone Swing __________________ Blog -- Updated Daily Shark's Teeth -- A free short story

01-24-2012, 05:51 AM	#5
Tomspy77 Time Lord Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 94	I will do this one as well please, the prompt already gave me an idea! __________________ Thomas Willam Spychalski My Blog My Writing Site/Credits My Facebook Cult Britannia.co.uk Doctor Who: Ultimate Regeneration Twitter

01-24-2012, 07:41 AM	#6
MamaStrong practical experience, FTW Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: La Mesa, CA Posts: 241	I'm in! http://writingofme.blogspot.com/ __________________ Help me with the fight against blood cancers. Blog included!

01-24-2012, 10:36 AM	#7
in_one New Fish; Learning About Thick Skin Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 24	I'm in!!! http://quirkythomas.blogspot.com

01-24-2012, 06:29 PM	#8
thekingsguard Soldier, Scholar, Writer, WebVoyeur Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA Posts: 200	I'm curious, but I've never done a log chain before. Could you tell me what I am supposed to do if I sign up? __________________ This is my website, Korsgaard's Commentary. Please, read my works, tell me what you think, and be sure to share it and come back again!

01-24-2012, 07:59 PM	#9
LilGreenBookworm I write with crayons. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 492	http://themayhemofwritingsahm-style.blogspot.com/ __________________ The Mayhem of Writing: SAHM-Style! One toddler, one 24/7 stay-at-home mom, one hell of a time trying to write. Night Time Nonsense When my eyes shut down for the night, my brain stirs up a big ol' pot of weirdness. Guest bloggers always welcome!

01-24-2012, 09:35 PM	#11
AFord You know U R a book lover when ... Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: in the heart of my soulmate Posts: 157	Great idea! Please sign me up

01-24-2012, 10:01 PM	#13
Literateparakeet fill in the blank ___________ Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 839	I'm in...it was really fun last month. But I don't have a clue yet what to do with "Second Chances"...oi ve! __________________ Leslie's Illusions My blog Twitter Facebook

01-24-2012, 10:30 PM	#15
Diana_Rajchel Ask me about social networking Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 490	Add me - http://blog.dianarajchel.com. __________________ ________________ Coming Soon: Divorcing a Real Witch Moon Books, 2013 The Day Job http://fatchic.net Stuff I do http://blog.dianarajchel.com

01-25-2012, 12:20 AM	#16
Inkstrokes figuring it all out Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: I'm afraid to find the place where I'm not living. Posts: 85	Sorry, I'm out. My word count is at 1500 and I don't think I can shrink it. In fact it may grow. So consider me participated in spirit. Look forward to see what you guys/gals come up with. __________________ Rants, blurbs and mostly inane ramblings but also details on my up coming novels Echoes & Appetites can be found here drlong67.wordpress.com Echoes - Complete, editing Appetites - 30% first draft Faces - 5% frist draft The Last Gift (Illustrated Christmas book)- Complete, editing Last edited by Inkstrokes; 01-25-2012 at 12:21 AM. Reason: P.C. ness

01-25-2012, 07:06 AM	#19
sambgood figuring it all out Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC Posts: 85	I've never done one before. But I really, really like the prompt... Add me in! I'll give this a shot. =) (www.samanthabagood.com) __________________ Blog & Website Projects: For Love & Hate - a YA fantasy novella (& my thesis) Coming out March 2012 Project TC - a companion to Project Thesis About My Thesis: To learn about the publishing process, I'll be writing, self-publishing, marketing, & selling FOR LOVE & HATE. I'll be blogging and reporting it to my thesis committee. Thesis defense is in late April!

01-25-2012, 08:54 AM	#20
Bogna A Scottish Ginger Cat Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 408	I would like to participate, http://bemaslanka.wordpress.com/ __________________ Shameless Self-Promotion Tweet me!

01-25-2012, 07:31 PM	#21
writingismypassion ~Charity~ Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Podunk, Illinois Posts: 915	I'm in! http://charityfaye.blogspot.com __________________ Shards of Glass ~ Revising based on beta feedback. Rekindle ~ Working Title ~ 8,695 words. ON HOLD. THIS IS LIFE (My Blog) The Olive Branch (A Devotional Blog) And I Tweet.

01-25-2012, 08:01 PM	#22
kiwiviktor81 Cough up blood. Laugh, light cig Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nelson, New Zealand Posts: 140	It was fun last time, so why not give it another go? http://storygenerator.net __________________ Stuck for story ideas? Try my story generator or my character generator (both free, no registration required) Or have a read of my first novel, a psychopunk story called The Verity Key.

01-25-2012, 08:37 PM	#25
randi.lee More cowbell! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New England, USA Posts: 912	Interesting! I'll join! http://emotionalnovel.blogspot.com __________________ Facebook \| Twitter The Emotional Process of Writing a Novel

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