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Remittance Girl Remittance Girl's blog:

fetish-porn_28There is a very interesting article in the Atlantic, “The Ethics of Extreme Porn: Is Some Sex Wrong Even For Consenting Adults“. Being the Atlantic, although thorough, it also relates some very dogmatic and (to me) quite offensive responses. But the author has written a fairly well-reasoned piece...

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Published on May 18, 2013 05:57 • 2 views
عمرو الجندى عمرو الجندى's blog:
الحضور الإسلامى الكبير بعمقه التاريخى اتعرض للحصار والتمزيق والتفتيت على مر التاريخ, واتعرض للى ما هو أسوأ " الغزو الفكرى " ولما الحكاية دى مجبتش نتيجة ولم تستطع القضاء على الاسلام طرحت فكرة الماركسية وغرقونا الحقيقة فى فكرة اليمين واليسار واللى مقبلش الاشتراكية أخدوه على القومية, المشكلة ان اللى... read more »
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Published on May 18, 2013 05:55 • 3 views
ماهرعبد الرحمن ماهرعبد الرحمن's blog:
عضو عامل
د. شيرين أبو النجا

لم يترك ماهر عبد الرحمن فرصة لعمله الأول وعنوانه "عضو عامل" (دار ملامح، 2007) أن يتمتع بحق كونه عملا روائيا، فقد قام فورا بالاعلان أن العمل مستوحى من تجربته الشخصية السياسية (في الحوار الذي أجرته معه جريدة البديل بتاريخ 25 مايو 2008)، وهو ما حوله في نظر القراء إلى "سيرة... read more »
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Published on May 18, 2013 05:29 • 4 views
يوسف زيدان يوسف زيدان's blog:
‫بعد قليل ، اتّجهُ إلى المطار مسافراً إلى لبنان ، تلبية لدعوةٍ عزيزة . . و غداً أُلقى محاضرة فى قصر اليونسكو ببيروت ( عنوانها : مأزق الثقافة العربية ) و بعد غد ، ألتقى مع القراء و المثقفين بمدينة طرابلس ، فى ندوة مفتوحة ( حول : أشكال الإبداع الروائى ) و بعدها بيوم أعود إلى حِضن الإسكندرية . .‬ read more »
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Published on May 18, 2013 00:03 • 9 views
Ashley Stoyanoff Ashley Stoyanoff's blog:

Stacking the Shelves, a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews, is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This mean you can include books you buy in a physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts an... read more »
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Published on May 18, 2013 04:00 • 4 views
Michael  Brookes Michael Brookes's blog:
Happy days! I've been featured as author of the day on the Indie Book Bargains website. You can visit my author profile here:

http://www.indie-book-bargains.co.uk/...

If you're an author and want to be considered then you can set up your own profile. It's free and a good way to start building your... read more »
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Published on May 18, 2013 04:52 • 4 views
Stacy Verdick Case Stacy Verdick Case's blog:

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A while ago, I wrote a blog post in which I showed compassion for someone that many people consider a villain. Though I in no way agreed with or condoned what this person had done, I was sympathetic toward them. It was a very unpopular viewpoint.


I received a lot of feedback on the subject – mos...

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Published on May 17, 2013 16:36 • 3 views
Johanna Harness Johanna Harness's blog:
This year all my kids are participating in NaNoWriMo. [...] read more »
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Victoria Scott Victoria Scott's blog:

Sixteen-year-old Trinity Brown is used to her grandfather’s crazy stories, so she never believed the latest treasure he brought home was a real dragon’s egg. Not until their home is invaded by soldiers trying to steal it and a strange boy who tells her the world as she knows it will be wiped out...

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Published on May 17, 2013 12:39 • 4 views
Rhys Ford Rhys Ford's blog:

The words below the line are taken from an article. These are not my words. But oh, they are my intent. I look forward to the day when someone says… I’m gay and the answer is not anger, not hatred, not violence but love.


I also hope for the day when saying I love other men or other women isn’t a c...

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Published on May 17, 2013 19:52 • 4 views
Geoff Howe Geoff Howe's blog:
“What about the job you’re planning, guv?” Spaghetti asked. “Two or three of us in a few days’ time at the new American Embassy. I’ve sent Nero down to Grosvenor Square to keep a look-out. Polly checked out the layout as far as she could - selling fancy hats to the embassy ladies, can you believe... read more »
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Published on May 18, 2013 04:06 • 3 views
Lori L. Otto Lori L. Otto's blog:

Fans of Emi Lost & Found, unite! Happy Birthday, Emi!


Today, we are celebrating Emi Lost & Found Day in an effort to raise awareness of the series and promote the books to your friends all around the Internet!


If you would like to join in, here is a list of things you can do to participate!...

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Published on May 17, 2013 22:01 • 1 view
Shana Galen Shana Galen's blog:

When you start writing you get all sorts of advice…one of the most common is “write what you know.”


Okay, so that means I should write about life in Nebraska? Or perhaps my day job for many years in…insurance? Wow, I’d really like to read those books. lol


I believe the advice should be: “Know What...

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Published on May 17, 2013 23:19 • 3 views
Michael Wash Michael Wash's blog:
The book is getting some good reviews - if you search youtube for 54 simple truths or Michael Wash you may come across 3 clips - here is one from a young french Canadian
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Published on May 18, 2013 03:59 • 3 views
Tara Chevrestt Tara Chevrestt's blog:
I've been told countless times..."brand yourself".

Now we've talked about target marketing and how I've thrown that out the window. Today I want to talk about the "branding" thing going around.

If it works for you, great. If you want to write the same thing over and over and it doesn't bore you, f... read more »
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Published on May 18, 2013 00:00 • 4 views
Chantal Bellehumeur Chantal Bellehumeur's blog:
Whether you own my books or not, you can request a personalized digital autograph from me by going to the following link. =)

http://www.authorgraph.com/authors/c_... read more »
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Published on May 18, 2013 03:46 • 6 views
F.H. Faizal F.H. Faizal's blog:
Hey guys! Me again! Follow the previous posts (and/or read the story from the beginning) using this label if you're interested :) Loved the cliff hanger? Mwahahahah. *ahem* Onto the story.

“I won’t hesitate to hurt you.” I say, stepping closer.

“Really?” A voice floats from the darkness of the tre...
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Published on May 17, 2013 22:00 • 2 views
Katherine Owen Katherine Owen's blog:

So my son has a track meet today (districts) ~ big deal yadda yadda. Idon’twrite often about my family herebecause;well, that’s separate from me as...

The post Pep Talk from The Replacements appeared first on Katherine Owen ~ Novelist.

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Published on May 17, 2013 13:45 • 2 views
Havan Fellows Havan Fellows's blog:


Thanks for joining me today for the Hop AgainstHomophobia . When I told my friend I was participating in this hop he asked me why? I'm not gay. Well, he's right. I'm just a straight girl trying to make a buck writing a book or two.
But you know what else I am? I'm a human being who believes t... read more »
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Published on May 17, 2013 17:39 • 3 views
K.C. Blake K.C. Blake's blog:
How do you pick the right categories for your books? If you pick wrong, do you lose sales? Good questions. I have no idea. My books have been called Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy Paranormal, Juvenile Fiction, YA. Take your pick. Some kids as young as twelve have written t... read more »
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Published on May 17, 2013 13:48 • 3 views
Jane Litte Jane Litte's blog:

Welcome to First Page Saturday. Individual authors anonymously send a first page read and critiqued by the Dear Author community of authors, readers and industry others. Anyone is welcome to comment. You may comment anonymously. You can submit your own First Page using this form.



London—September...

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Published on May 18, 2013 02:00 • 2 views
Jon Konrath Jon Konrath's blog:

It’s been like a month since I’ve made any kind of update here, which can only mean one of two things: I decided to go to Mexico and write about the drug trade, and got myself killed by Narcoterrorists, or I’m deep in the middle of writing a book and feel all of my energy has to go there. And it’...

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Published on May 17, 2013 14:24 • 4 views
Agustín Fest Agustín Fest's blog:

Fotografía: Fernando Polo.



Del bestiario de Caín: “(…) Los semáforos son pequeñas deidades o espíritus que anidan en la esquina de las calles. No tienen una expectativa de vida muy larga. El más longevo de ellos, en Nueva Delhi (1942), tuvo una vida de veinticinco años antes de que lo destruyeran...

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Published on May 17, 2013 22:00 • 2 views
Nenia Campbell Nenia Campbell's blog:
Story time!!!

So, I am the most ridiculously easy person to shop for ever (don't worry - this rambling anecdote IS going somewhere), and since I was about eight or nine years old, my little school-chums have been giving me gift certificates to Barnes and Noble or the now defunct Borders, or Amazon... read more »
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Published on May 18, 2013 03:18 • 8 views
David Housholder David Housholder's blog:

Dana Hanson, one of Dallas Willard’s proteges, remembers him.


Dallas Willard, 1935-2013


Click HERE for his Wikipedia article.


Click below to listen to Dana’s reflections:


click-here-to-listen



Click here to browse thru a copy of Dallas Willard’s Divine Conspiracy:



Amazon.com Widgets

Follow Dana Hanson at his WEBSITE.

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Published on May 17, 2013 16:12 • 3 views
C.A. Kunz C.A. Kunz's blog:
Hello Everyone!

Today on the blog we want to wish a Happy Book Birthday to M.G. Chester! Her new MG/YA fantasy novel, Dreamwalker released today and you should sooooo check it out...like ASAP :D

Here's the wonderful cover:


Book Description:

If there’s one thing thirteen year old Kate loves, it’s a g... read more »
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Published on May 17, 2013 14:44 • 2 views
Sandy Sullivan Sandy Sullivan's blog:


Welcome to the Contemporary Romance Secret Cravings Blog Hop!

Yee HAW!

We celebrating all contemporary romance novels this weekend so make sure you check out all the participating authors. There will be tons of books and other stuff given away this weekend!

For me, let's see what I want to post abou... read more »
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Published on May 17, 2013 23:00 • 4 views
Tom Merritt Tom Merritt's blog:

In 1923 – The first patent application for the rotary-dial telephone was submitted in France by Antoine Barnay.


In 1969 – Apollo 10 launched, completing all the stages of a moon landing mission without landing on the Moon. Astronauts Eugene Cernan and Thomas Stafford descended in the Lunar Module...

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Published on May 18, 2013 00:02 • 2 views
Leigh Bardugo Leigh Bardugo's blog:














darkness never dies(S&S booktrailer byx)



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Published on May 17, 2013 17:35 • 7 views
Tyler Cowen Tyler Cowen's blog:

The most expensive hospital in America is not set amid the swaying palm trees of Beverly Hills or the luxury townhouses of New York’s Upper East Side.


It is in a faded blue-collar town 11 miles from Midtown Manhattan.


Based on the bills it submits to Medicare, the Bayonne Medical Center charged...

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Published on May 17, 2013 11:28 • 4 views
Liesel Schwarz Liesel Schwarz's blog:
I'm so excited to announce that my novel, A CONSPIRACY OF ALCHEMISTS won the RNA award for best debut novel for 2013.

This is a huge honour as the award has been given to a debut novelist since 1964.

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Published on May 18, 2013 02:48 • 3 views
Sarah Madison Sarah Madison's blog:

The Sweet Spot hosts RAD: M/M Reader Appreciation Day and I’m going to be there along with a bunch of your favorite authors!


Old books



When: Saturday, May 18th from 8 am – 8 pm EST

Where: The Sweet Spot Yahoo Group


You must be a member of the group–but all you have to do is ask to join!


The following authors...

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Published on May 17, 2013 17:55 • 3 views
Tara Lain Tara Lain's blog:
Hi everyone--
Saturday (today) is Reader Appreciation Day at The Sweet Spot. Get over there and enter to win as well as chat with a bunch of great authors. Here are the details!


M/M Reader Appreciation Day

When: Saturday, May 18th from 8 am - 8 pm EST
Where: The Sweet Spot Yahoo Group (http://groups... read more »
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Published on May 17, 2013 20:50 • 9 views
Patty Jansen Patty Jansen's blog:

So, I went to the zoo in Canberra. The above picture (click on post title if you’re not seeing a cheetah) is not a trick. At Canberra zoo, they have tame cheetahs. Cheetahs are one of the few predators that can be tamed and trusted after they’ve become used to being around people. Cheetahs can al...

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Published on May 18, 2013 00:11 • 5 views
Natasha Johnstone Natasha Johnstone's blog:
Taber Blake and Silka Fontein are the characters in my book Capital D. They offer you their daily thoughts (when they are not thinking about sex).

Read about what makes then tick and what they are up to in the new additions to my blog http://www.fit4amom.blogspot.com
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Silka 16/05/2013: Tab... read more »
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Published on May 18, 2013 02:41 • 6 views
Jo Walton Jo Walton's blog:
Sassafras, a mostly female Viking a capella group, are doing a Kickstarter to raise money to produce their new album Sundown: Whispers of Ragnarok and to produce the play version at Balticon, and to film that so those of us who can't be there can see it later. I think they're awesome, and some of... read more »
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Published on May 17, 2013 12:34 • 3 views
محمد إلهامي محمد إلهامي's blog:


ليشهد الناس أن الشيخ حازم أبو إسماعيل كان أبعد الناس -في كل الفترة الماضية- عن محاولة صناعة مجد شخصي له، وأنه كان الحاضر في المغرم والمتعفف المبتعد عند المغنم، وأن السهام التي أصابته قد أصابته من الجميع حتى من يُتَّهَم بأنه منهم ويعمل لمصلحتهم، وأن بعض ما نزل به جاءه من مأمنه.. وهذه بعض مشاهد مما... read more »
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Published on May 17, 2013 19:56 • 7 views
Terri Windling Terri Windling's blog:


Threshold Bluebells


“The image of a wood has appeared often enough in English verse. It
has indeed appeared so often that it has gathered a good deal of verse
into itself; so that it has become a great forest where, with long
leagues of changing green between them, strange episodes of poetry have
taken place. Thus...

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Published on May 15, 2013 23:06 • 2 views
Katharine Eliska Kimbriel Katharine Eliska Kimbriel's blog:
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Published on May 17, 2013 15:02 • 4 views
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