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Liz Winters Liz Winters's blog:
There are a couple of books offered for free today on Amazon that I just have to mention. The first isToo much, Too little, Too late by my friend, Alp Mortal. This is the first book in a series of six that make up The Great Dane Saga. I read these before Alp and I met, and I fell in love with Dan... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 20, 2013 20:30 • 2 views
Jeaniene Frost Jeaniene Frost's blog:
I can't begin to formulate a post on how awful the tragedy is in Moore, Oklahoma after the tornado yesterday. If you're like me and you wish you could do something, anything, to help those who lost everything, here are a couple reputable charities.


American Red Cross via the Oklahoma Red Cross. 3...
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Published on May 21, 2013 12:38 • 12 views
Jade Varden Jade Varden's blog:
I was asked and interview question that brought this character to mind, but I've thought about her a lot. The interviewer asked me how I avoid writing a Mary Sue character. I told her I'm not sure that I do, because that's the truth. Sometimes she sneaks in...whether we realize it or not.


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Published on May 21, 2013 05:30 • 2 views
Kerry Kerr McAvoy Kerry Kerr McAvoy's blog:
Chapter One
Devotional Four

unexplainable GodTrust in theLordwith all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
Proverbs 3:5


As a psychologist, I am amazed by our brain. The most complex computers are far from achieving our intellectual abilities. We are able to learn from mistakes, use intuition to make r...

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Published on May 20, 2013 16:55 • 2 views
Michael Stutz Michael Stutz's blog:

Vintage screenshot of the dsl.org weblog


Once, at a point that goes back to what can now be only described as another life, I found myself among a tiny group who were trying something the world had never seen: blogging. It was the day of Hotwired, Netscape Navigator, and sitting front-row at Jorn’s Robot Wisdom site as he was hard-cod...

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Published on May 09, 2013 11:16 • 2 views
Andrew   Lamb Andrew Lamb's blog:
Hi all,
This may be cheating but I found an old blog of mine which I hope you'll find amusing. Be sure to check out www.facebook.com/dispatchersspectral. My thoughts on Promotions....

Having just undergone the whole uploading of my first novel, I am now on the hard part – telling people about it.... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 21, 2013 12:12 • 17 views
Tonya Burrows Tonya Burrows's blog:
Meet Harvard!


Full Name

Eric Shawn Physick

General Statistics

Age: 23

Height: 6'0"

Weight: 180 lbs

Eyes: brown

Hair: dark auburn brown

Nickname

Harvard

Hometown

New Haven, CT

Education
2 doctorates from Harvard--one in political economy and government and another in social policy. Also has several masters... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 21, 2013 05:00 • 3 views
C. Shell C. Shell's blog:

I am truly sorry that Completing Him is taking so long to become Live on Amazon. While you wait please enjoy this complementary Chapter 1 of the book.


Chapter 1


My head hurts!


I hear muffled voices and beeping machines around me, but what really catches my attention is the distinct sound of Alex...

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Published on May 20, 2013 16:45 • 7 views
June Gray June Gray's blog:
If you've read my books, it should come as no surprise that I love Oklahoma. I practically grew up there, in the southside just west of Moore. The places I wrote about in DISARM are real, they are places that I've visited often.

I was there during that infamous day on May 3, 1999 when tornadoes ri... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 21, 2013 09:10 • 3 views
Brad Boney Brad Boney's blog:


Quentin: Big day.

Jake: The cover of Brad's next book is after the jump.

Jason: The release date is 07-05-13.#TheReturn

Quentin: We also have a contest. Jake, do you want to give the details?

Jake: Sure. Brad told us that a famous album cover inspired the cover of the book. So, in order to be eligib... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 20, 2013 17:30 • 3 views
Emma L. Adams Emma L. Adams's blog:
Wait for You (Wait for You, #1)

Some things are worth waiting for…

Traveling thousands of miles from home to enter college is the only way nineteen-year-old Avery Morgansten can escape what happened at the Halloween party five years ago—an event that forever changed her life. All she needs to do is make it to her classes on tim... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 21, 2013 05:40 • 3 views
Betsy Bird Betsy Bird's blog:

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art


Announces 2013 Carle Honors Honorees



Eighth annual awards fête the individuals and organizations that provide creative vision and long-term dedication to the world of picture books



(Amherst, MA –May 20, 2013) The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is...

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Published on May 20, 2013 21:01 • 7 views
Gavin R. Dobson Gavin R. Dobson's blog:
Does anyone know where to find Ernst Junger's War Diaries in English? They were published in 2010 in German but so far I haven't been able to source them in English.
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Published on May 21, 2013 11:41 • 3 views
Lori Perkins Lori Perkins's blog:
‘I THINK WE’VE FOUND A STAR!’ SAYS RIVERDALE AVENUE BOOKS PUBLISHER LORI PERKINS ABOUT THE WINNER OF WRITERS’ IDOL COMPETITION

‘Three Princes for Sienna’ by Solara Gordon Captures Erotic Romance Publishing Contract

RIVERDALE, NY - (May 13, 2013)— Riverdale Avenue Books, the nation’s fastest-growin... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 21, 2013 11:30 • 37 views
Emily  Snow Emily Snow's blog:


Hi guys, so I've received quite a few messages about Savor You, and just wanted to let everyone know that it is definitely still going to be released. Because of a family emergency I had and because I've also been hard at work on CONSUMED, Savor You has been slightly delayed to June 10 . It will b... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 21, 2013 06:22 • 33 views
J.M. Williamson J.M. Williamson's blog:
As promised, I have managed to get a more wallet friendly price on a full version of Wardens of Light and Shadow!
Now available on Createspace.com is a trade paperback full version of Wardens of Light and Shadow for 18.99USD! For the next few weeks I'll also be offering it for 10% off using Code:... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 21, 2013 11:29 • 9 views
Alyse Carlson Alyse Carlson's blog:


HALO, Peeps!!! It's that time of year again!!! Have you been thinking about it? Are you ready?



Ready for WHAT you say? Have you been ASLEEP!?







BuNoWriMo is FOUR this year, if you can believe that. We began it BEFORE they began the summer Camp WriMo, and even during NaNoWriMo, we are a fabulous SUPP... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 21, 2013 00:00 • 3 views
Peter Tieryas Liu Peter Tieryas Liu's blog:

I think this was my favorite episode of Hannibal yet and a big part of it is we get to see Hannibal get down and dirty. By that, I mean he actually fights someone and it’s a visceral fight, one of the rare times we see Hannibal’s elegance shed like skin. The fight is brutal, violent, and at one p...

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Published on May 20, 2013 13:23 • 2 views
Michele Sanvico Michele Sanvico's blog:
Ed ecco l'incipit del mio romanzo, "Abyssus Sibyllae". In questo caso, non si tratta di un incipit destinato a stupire il lettore, come nel caso di Marquez in "Cent'anni di solitudine". Si tratta invece di una introduzione alle atmosfere che pervadono il romanzo: immagini che sembrano uscire da u... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 21, 2013 11:25 • 3 views
Theresa Tomlinson Theresa Tomlinson's blog:
21st May 2013

I have been trying to get another Fridgyth story going, as a follow up to A SWARMING OF BEES. Readers have been so kind and encouraging and made such cheering comments - they’ve asked for a sequel and I always planned to write more about the herb-wife, but I’ve found it quite hard to... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 21, 2013 11:20 • 3 views
Ben Hale Ben Hale's blog:

With The List Unseen only 17 days away from being released, Elseerian is FREE for a limited time. If you haven’t started the series before, get it while it’s discounted! http://amzn.to/NUdJDq

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Published on May 21, 2013 07:28 • 4 views
Lindsey J. Carden Lindsey J. Carden's blog:
If anyone is interested in helping an international donkey sanctuary I am donating all my royalties from «donkey innocence» by. Lindsey j carden....a short story ....
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Published on May 21, 2013 11:14 • 4 views
Janosch Fingerhut Janosch Fingerhut's blog:
Dear readers, it is May, it is summer.
And nothing says summer more than a story about death, am I right or what!? :D :P
Just horsing around. Check out my new short story with a more serious tone. :)
After reading it you can safely enjoy your summer life. Or shake your head. ^.^

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Published on May 21, 2013 11:13 • 3 views
Diane Ravitch Diane Ravitch's blog:

Responding to other comments, this teacher sent the following:


“Experience isn’t all its cracked up to be”?????? Tell that to a surgery patient.”


“Or just try saying that about the chef in a restaurant.


“After spending much of my career teaching a lot of people who thought they already knew how to t...

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Published on May 21, 2013 06:55 • 2 views
Tara Maya Tara Maya's blog:
Earlier this year my friend Anthony Pacheco published a wonderful scifi mystery, Armageddon's Princess. Here's some details...

ANGRY PRINCESS IS ANGRY. Investigator Lexus Nancy Toulouse, ex-soldier extreme: finds her Libido Generator is on the fritz, learns her old warship wants to "get back toge... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 21, 2013 08:00 • 2 views
Tricia Drammeh Tricia Drammeh's blog:

I’ve been reading lots of YA Paranormal and Urban Fantasy lately. The current trend in these sub-genres is the celebration of the bad-ass, kick-butt heroine. When the bad-ass heroine was first introduced, everyone was really excited. It was about time women stepped up, took the lead, and learned...

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Published on May 21, 2013 08:18 • 8 views
Brian  McClellan Brian McClellan's blog:
Over on Reddit, I post the winner of the fantasy-themed limerick contest that I held last week. The winner was user R_A_Mathis, and this was his limerick: “There once was a wizard named Zowder who fancied a go with black … Continue reading → Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 21, 2013 08:28 • 4 views
Ramez Naam Ramez Naam's blog:
This week, if you buy my new book on innovating to save the planet, I’ll donate the proceeds to the Environmental Defense Fund. Five years ago I decided that I needed to understand the state of the environment and my … Continue reading → Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 20, 2013 10:29 • 3 views
Jindriska Mendozová Jindriska Mendozová's blog:
On the Beach. Am Strand. Sur la plage. На пляже.New post.Use a google translate button.

http://z-kultury-i-nekultury.blogspot...
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Published on May 21, 2013 11:06 • 22 views
Cassia Leo Cassia Leo's blog:
Click to add Bring Me Home on Goodreads.

Click to add Bring Me Home on Goodreads.


This week’s teaser is from Claire Nixon’s POV. This teaser also contains **MAJOR SPOILERS** for those who haven’t read Relentless or Pieces of You. If you haven’t read Relentless or Pieces of You, get your copy here so you’re ready for the next teaser.


Dis...

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Published on May 21, 2013 05:36 • 13 views
Encarna Castillo Encarna Castillo's blog:
Terminé de leer El perseguidor, el cuento de Cortázar, y fue como haber visto las dos caras de la luna tras una cortina de lluvia. Porque no paraba de llover. Esa primavera –que en realidad es esta y todas las que son como esta– no paraba de llover. Yo investigaba sobre la llamada «Baronesa del j... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 21, 2013 10:58 • 6 views
Dianne Lynn Gardner Dianne Lynn Gardner's blog:
Cover Reveal...drum role!Don't you just love them? That brief moment when the element of surprise is at it's peak. Authors really love them. They work so hard and long writing their stories, imagining their characters, editing, prepping and getting ready for that big moment when an artist says, "... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 20, 2013 20:03 • 3 views
Martha  Reynolds Martha Reynolds's blog:
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One of the best blogs for writers is Anne R. Allen’s. It’s my favorite, because she always provides valuable content. And she’s funny. Her most recent post listed the 12 Things for new independent writers to avoid. You can the entire post here, and if you’re a writer,...

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Published on May 21, 2013 07:51 • 2 views
Tyler Braun Tyler Braun's blog:


People who don’t use Instagram rip on those who do all the time. I’ve heard the comments such as, “people showoff a glamorized picture of their lives.” That’s absolutely true. Or the comment of, “those filters make every picture look washed out.” Also, true. And finally the comment, “a picture...

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Published on May 21, 2013 06:45 • 3 views
Alan McCluskey Alan McCluskey's blog:
Just did a radio interview with Ann White and Ginger Dawn of the Creating Calm Network about Boy & Girl, The Storyteller's Quest series and my writing. I'll let you know when the interview goes on line.
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Published on May 21, 2013 10:42 • 3 views
Adriana Hunter Adriana Hunter's blog:
I'm excited to announce the release of the next chapter in the "Guilty Pleasures" series. I hope you have as much fun reading it as I did writing it. - Adriana

Stripped: Dominated By The Billionaire - BBW Erotic Romance

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Click Here To Purchase On Barnes & Nobl... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 21, 2013 04:59 • 4 views
Leigh Talbert Moore Leigh Talbert Moore's blog:
Happy Tuesday, reader-friends!

Another superstar writer-friend RaShelle Workman has a new book out today, Touching Melody .

RaShelle is probably best known for her Blood & Snow series, where she re-imagines Snow White as a vampire. I know. Crazy. And it sells like crazy--whoop whoop!

She's al... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 21, 2013 05:25 • 3 views
Doug Ward Doug Ward's blog:
The first time I walked onto a playground and approached the seesaw I remember some fish faced kid warning, "It's a trap!" I guess I should've listened to Admiral Ackbar. Cause the chubby kid on the other side trapped me in the air for 10 minutes before slipping off his side, dropping me to a fam... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 20, 2013 16:09 • 3 views
Kris Noel Kris Noel's blog:

If you’ve suffered from it personally, it might be a bit easier to write a character with anxiety. I think the most important thing to remember is that anxiety isn’t something you give to your character to make them more interesting or likeable. It’s not something you should use to make them “qu...

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Published on May 20, 2013 13:48 • 2 views
J.A. Huss J.A. Huss's blog:
Trophy HusbandbyLauren Blakely


Publication date: May 21st 2013
Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance


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Sometimes you can'thelp falling in love, even when you try to do the opposite...Successfulfashion blogger McKenna Bell has spent fartoo long protecting herselfafter the way her ex-fiancé le... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 21, 2013 05:00 • 5 views
Marie Hall Marie Hall's blog:
Some exciting news! I'm currently doing a book tour for Hook's Pan. There are some fantastic prizes to be won. Like a 50 dollar grand prize book gift card, a swag pack (includng, tote, journal, keychain, and bookmarks! US residents only), and a free copy of The Witching Hour. So drop by, say hi,... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 20, 2013 13:21 • 7 views
Zack Keller Zack Keller's blog:
Today, my book“The Success of Suexliegh”became an Award Winning Finalist in the ‘Humor’ category of the 2013 International Books Awards. The news came as quite a surprise and I feel truly honored by the recognition.Without the vast-distribution arm of a publisher and marketing team, self-publishe... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 20, 2013 12:21 • 5 views
Lisa  Regan Lisa Regan's blog:


Before I begin, don't forget about the Aberration Blog Hop which will be held on June 6th and 7th to celebrate the release of my second book! Prizes, people! There will be prizes! Go here to sign up.

Now that that's out of the way, welcome to the 4th installment of my Post-Release Series.

So now t... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 20, 2013 18:43 • 2 views
Mark Caney Mark Caney's blog:

NWS_20130520_ANA_012_27652937_I1An Irish fish farm worker has been hailed a hero after single-handedly saving two dolphins from dying on a beach.


Shea Coyle (22) is more used to dealing with salmon in his job in Fanad, Co Donegal. And his dad Michael says the dolphins jumped out of the water “as if to say thank you” after the re...

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Published on May 20, 2013 13:05 • 3 views
D.A. Carson D.A. Carson's blog:

Numbers 30; Psalm 74; Isaiah 22; 2 Peter 3


A FEW YEARS AGO I spent some time in a certain so-called “third world” country, well known for its abject poverty. What struck me most forcibly about the culture of that country, however, was not its poverty, nor the gap between the very wealthy and the v...

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Published on May 21, 2013 03:00 • 2 views
Venus Moon Venus Moon's blog:
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Published on May 21, 2013 10:15 • 4 views
Paolo Amoroso Paolo Amoroso's blog:
The Astronaut's Photography Manual



Are you a space geek and a photographer? Download this document, which was published in 1984 by camera manufacturer Hassemblad Inc. as a guide for training NASA astronauts in the early stages of the Space Shuttle program:



The Astronaut's Photography Manual

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