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Jo Allott Jo Allott's blog:
What to do when your flight home is cancelled??? I know head back to the hammock and continue writing, such a hard life I lead....

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Published on June 18, 2013 17:20 • 4 views
Gretchen Rubin Gretchen Rubin's blog:

For the weekly videos, I now tell a story. I’ve realized that for me, and I think for many people, a story is what holds my attention and makes a point most powerfully.


This week’s story: Be polite, and be fair.



Can’t see the video? Click here.


I love short mantras that cover a lot of situations. Do...

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Published on June 18, 2013 13:24 • 1 view
Gabrielle Zevin Gabrielle Zevin's blog:

Hello to you and your girlfriend. Is that an Appetite for Destruction T-shirt I spy in your profile picture?


I’ll begin by answering a question you didn’t ask. I don’t believe in an afterlife like Elsewhere and I absolutely didn’t write the book to propose a viable afterlife or even a viable world...

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Published on May 29, 2013 09:03 • 1 view
Erika Tracy Erika Tracy's blog:
I've been wrestling with a novel for a long time. I like it, and the story has me pretty firmly in its claws, and it's damned well going to get done someday. The trick is getting it done in a reasonable order with a reasonable plot curve. Originally it was solidly in the perspective of a chap nam... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on June 18, 2013 17:01 • 2 views
Kim Harrison Kim Harrison's blog:

Lookie, lookie! The release of THE UNDEAD POOL is months away, but things are starting to happen. No cover yet, but we have a cover synopsis! I don’t think you have to be a member of Goodreads to read the book’s blurb, but you do to register your vote that you want to read it. (It’s not a contest...

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Published on June 18, 2013 04:51 • 6 views
Malinda Lo Malinda Lo's blog:

A big happy book birthday to the anthology Defy the Dark edited by the awesome Saundra Mitchell, and including my short story “Ghost Town”!


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Here’s what this book is about:


The seventeen original stories in Defy the Dark, an eerie, mind-bending YA anthology, could only take place in darkness.


Open...

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Published on June 18, 2013 06:00 • 1 view
C.J. Cherryh C.J. Cherryh's blog:

In Oklahoma most any gas station can do it.


In Washington, in Spokane, there are 2 state-run inspection operations, and the addy listed on the internet is wrong…it lists it as 930 N Hamilton, but that’s Gonzaga U. It’s actually hidden by the buildings on the other side, and is on Cataldo. I found...

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Published on June 18, 2013 15:09 • 1 view
Jeri Smith-Ready Jeri Smith-Ready's blog:
the ocean at the end of the lane (a book & marriage review):

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You will know much too much about me and some things about the book by the end of this blog entry.



Beautiful.

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Published on June 18, 2013 13:10 • 4 views
John Green John Green's blog:

In which Grace teaches you how to fake being smarter than you are in 50 easy steps. Some of them might possibly involve cheese. Maybe.

Today's paternity leave video is brought to you by the delightful: http://www.youtube.com/dailygrace

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Published on June 18, 2013 11:15 • 18 views
Hasrizal Abdul Jamil Hasrizal Abdul Jamil's blog:

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Taburan Muslim Sunni dan Syiah di Seluruh Dunia – sumber: Wikipedia


Adalah sukar untuk dicari kesepakatan terhadap penentuan tarikh mula munculnya gerakan Syiah. Ia berpunca daripada perbezaan pandangan pelbagai pihak di dalam menentukan pengasas atau pencetus kepada gerakan itu sendiri. Kontro...

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Published on June 18, 2013 10:52 • 3 views
عمرو صبحي عمرو صبحي's blog:
"ماتفوتنيش أنا وحدي" يردد سيد مكاوي وأنا لا أبالي. ماعاد يعنيني كل هذا الهراء عن الإخوان والليبراليين والسلفيين والاشتراكيين والجهابذة والخبراء الاستراتيجيين وبرامج التوك شو وإعلانات كوكاكولا وعشان دايماً نكون مع بعض. ما كل هذا الكذب؟ أحدنا لن يتوانى عن أكل الآخر حياً من أجل خمسة وسبعين قرشاً. هذ... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on June 18, 2013 01:30 • 5 views
Walter Jon Williams Walter Jon Williams's blog:

So, a free election in Iran in which the liberal candidate won.
And in Turkey, the prime minister is threatening to treat demonstrators as terrorists, calling for a new constitution, and threatening to send in the Army.
The world is full of surprises, isn’t it?

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Published on June 17, 2013 20:18 • 1 view
Michelle Zink Michelle Zink's blog:

I know, I know. We all get tons of book news from Publishers Weekly, Publishers, Marketplace, SLJ, ALA, and the New York Times.


But there are TONS of authors busting their asses every day running contests and giveaways, self-publishing books, promoting their work when all they really want to do is...

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Published on June 17, 2013 17:14 • 1 view
Jill Williamson Jill Williamson's blog:

NewRecruitFreeTo celebrate the release of Project Gemini, The New Recruit will be FREE on Amazon Kindle for five days. Starting on Tuesday, June 18 through Saturday, June 22, you’ll be able to download the ebook for FREE.


This is a great chance to give Spencer and the spy kids a try. If you like YA or know of s...

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Published on June 18, 2013 06:00 • 2 views
Rob Thurman Rob Thurman's blog:

Repost to include Robin as he did fight with Niko and Cal in the Trojan War.For those who have read Slashback and are up on the reincarnation twist, here is Niko as Achilles and Cal as his cousin Patroclus–not that the Trojan War ended well for them, but life goes on…and on…and on. Newly added is...

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Published on June 18, 2013 08:58 • 4 views
Katie  Hafner Katie Hafner's blog:
Journalist Katie Hafner’s early life seems scripted for a therapist’s couch: alcoholic mother, workaholic father, multiple divorces—her parents’, then her father’s from his next wife (the teenage Hafner had been living with them), and finally her own from a starter marriage. And then the affairs—... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on June 18, 2013 16:33 • 4 views
Gail Carriger Gail Carriger's blog:
It's hard for me to turn the steampunk hunting instincts off, Gentle Reader. I'm like a truffle pig in this particular matter. Snuffle snuffle snort . . . steampunk!

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I thought there would be a more propitiatory connection to early flight, all my research suggests the French were once particularly... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on June 18, 2013 10:33 • 8 views
Donald Allen Kirch Donald Allen Kirch's blog:
Things have certainly changed in America. Used to be...when you heard a politician speak, the keywords in his message were "Freedom", "Liberty", and "America." But, sadly, things do change. The vision loses its center. Time marches on.

I challenge any of you to listen to one of our politicians spe... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on June 18, 2013 16:27 • 10 views
Chloe Neill Chloe Neill's blog:
We’re less than two months away from the August 6 release of BITING BAD! You can add the BITING BAD release to your Facebook events calendar, or join me IRL at the release night party in Omaha, or signings release weekend in Naperville, Chicago, and Racine. You can also read the first chapter [.. Read more of this blog post »
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Published on June 17, 2013 19:59 • 4 views
T.W. Lawless T.W. Lawless's blog:
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Published on June 18, 2013 16:24 • 4 views
Kelly Meding Kelly Meding's blog:
Dear fellow "Rent" fans,

Ponying up the money for a day trip into New York City in order to see a Broadway performance of "Chicago," and then hanging around the stage door after the show led to the best (early) birthday present ever:






And I even got a week-early "Happy Birthday!"

He was fantastic as... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on June 17, 2013 16:39 • 5 views
Susan Beth Pfeffer Susan Beth Pfeffer's blog:
Of course, when did that ever stop me?

Life is peaceful and quiet and surpremely uneventful, which makes for a pleasant enough time, but doesn't give me much blogable material.

You know (well, most of you don't) I have a very good friendwho calls meon average once a week, and she always asks me wh... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on June 18, 2013 10:19 • 6 views
Cynthia Eden Cynthia Eden's blog:

Wow! I’ve been getting such wonderful feedback about MINE TO TAKE! Thank you! I am thrilled that readers are enjoying the story!


And if you haven’t read MINE TO TAKE yet, don’t forget–my dark and sexy new romantic suspense is on sale for just .99 this week! Here’s a new excerpt, to get you in the...

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Published on June 18, 2013 07:44 • 2 views
Ilona Andrews Ilona Andrews's blog:

It rained hard through the night and Texas outside our windows is thoroughly soaked and kind of grey. It reminds me of a grumpy wet bird, sitting on some branch, waiting to dry out. I should get started on all this work I have to do, but I am really sleepy and a strong cup of coffee didn’t even p...

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Published on June 18, 2013 07:08 • 22 views
Adam   Light Adam Light's blog:
Howdy, pardners!


This is just a friendly reminder that if you would like to grab a FREE e-book copy of TAKEN, my well received short story, today is the final day. Thanks to everyone for the downloads, and hopefully the subsequent reviews of this little tale.
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Published on June 18, 2013 16:17 • 4 views
Lauren Willig Lauren Willig's blog:

Ever since the days of Pink I, when Miss Gwen caught her charge with a gothic novel and decided she could do better, Miss Gwen has been working on her very own masterpiece of purple prose: The Convent of Orsino, by a Lady.


Many of you have asked me about Miss Gwen’s gothic novel.


So, for your amu...

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Published on June 18, 2013 04:41 • 5 views
Poppy Z. Brite Poppy Z. Brite's blog:
New signed book listings on eBay: three rare chapbooks -- CROWN OF THORNS, THE SEED OF LOST SOULS, and CON PARTY AT HOTEL CALIFORNIA -- and also THE VALUE OF X hardcover. As ever, all signatures can be personalized if you wish.

http://stores.ebay.com/Poppy-Z-Brite-Signed-Books-and-Art

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Published on June 18, 2013 12:57 • 4 views
Mindy Klasky Mindy Klasky's blog:

Joel Achenbach is a reporter for the Washington Post. He joined the paper years ago, after a successful career at the Miami Herald. (A lot of the Post’s great feature writers and editors came from Miami; they seemed to migrate north en masse.) Joel was (I’m pretty sure) the first Washington Post...

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Published on June 18, 2013 03:00 • 1 view
P.C. Cast P.C. Cast's blog:
The Tulsa weather is gorgeous, so Cammy, Kristin and I have been luncheon-ing at The Wild Fork, Utica Square. Here's the Cammy View looking towards Starbucks (obviously he's trying to spy fledglings!). XXXOOO PC Read more of this blog post »
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Published on June 18, 2013 09:52 • 3 views
Gena Showalter Gena Showalter's blog:

I am SO excited. So, get this. You asked, and the publisher delivered! English language manga comics of THE DARKEST NIGHT are now available. There are two volumes and they are both available for download... right now! I don't even have words to tell you how excited I am. This is a trial run to se...

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Published on June 18, 2013 16:16 • 16 views
Dan Abnett Dan Abnett's blog:
Just a quick note today to do two things: mention that I'm looking forward to seeing you at Black Library Live: Dublin, and point you in the direction of Nik's blog, where I have written a little guest post.

There. All done.

Plus, a William Carlos Williams ref in the post title. I can dobrevity and... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on June 18, 2013 09:18 • 4 views
Joe Abercrombie Joe Abercrombie's blog:

The History Channel’s first foray into dramatic TV, and I actually really enjoyed this 9 episode tale of semi-mythical Viking adventurer Ragnar Lodbrok. I’m nowhere near enough of an expert to comment on its precise level of realism, but it felt pretty convincing in the main to me, but much more...

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Published on June 18, 2013 08:20 • 12 views
Lorelei James Lorelei James's blog:

Dalton McKay’s story, REDNECK ROMEO, book 15 in the Rough Riders series, is finally here! Follow the buy links to get your copy today :) Take a gander at this gorgeous cover…and then I’ll leave you alone to read ;)


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REDNECK ROMEO for Sony or Adobe PDF

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Published on June 18, 2013 06:36 • 5 views
Meljean Brook Meljean Brook's blog:

Enthralled


This comes out in two weeks, but I’m giving away ten (print) copies now! As always, you don’t have to like me on Facebook or sign up for the newsletter — just a comment will do. Any old comment! Just make sure to use the widget to record your entry!


Like…what are your plans for this summer? An...

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Published on June 17, 2013 15:05 • 5 views
Nalini Singh Nalini Singh's blog:
I just got some incredible news from my German publisher - Geheimnisvolle Berührung , the German translation of Heart of Obsidian , just hit #2 on the Spiegel bestseller list!!

Thanks to all of you who've supported this release! I'm so excited that you're loving this book. =)

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Published on June 18, 2013 12:37 • 7 views
Leah Braemel Leah Braemel's blog:

I’m writing book 2 in my new Carina Press trilogy, and I often play country music in the background to keep me in the mood. And I usually make up a playlist–I’m a little slow getting to it this manuscript.


Image thanks to InkoGutto of Morguefile http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/844527So I’m looking to all you country music enthusiasts to help me come up with a longer list. I...

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Published on June 18, 2013 15:02 • 1 view
Neil Gaiman Neil Gaiman's blog:
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I've been stumbling across the UK, although mostly in and out of the BBC. I spent a day at the Guardian offices, editing their book website. (Here's a video:http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/video/2013/jun/17/neil-gaiman-guardian-books-video).

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Published on June 17, 2013 18:05 • 24 views
Jim C. Hines Jim C. Hines's blog:

I was sitting there with a plate of french toast and checking email when a message popped up from Tom Dark of the Heacock Hill Literary Agency.


“Greetings and Salutations,” he proclaimed!


Well, no. Actually he opened his email by saying, “I see you’re a snide supporter of the ‘Absolute Write’ gang....

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Published on June 18, 2013 11:30 • 2 views
Kyle Beachy Kyle Beachy's blog:

It took a radio interview for me to update the place, clean up some cobwebs. Apologies for absence, and I’m happy to share the following updates.


Some stories! Short ones. First, at Juked, a short story called “Allegory,” which got a nice longlist nod for this year’s Wigleaf Top 50. Here too is “F...

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Published on June 18, 2013 14:10 • 4 views
Sharon Ritt Sharon Ritt's blog:
The McDowell Sonoran Preserve (Gateway Trailhead) is one of our favorite places to walk, hike, take visitors and just explore and enjoy the beauty of this unique preserve. It is located at 18333 N. Thompson Peak Parkway, with plenty of parking, restrooms and a unique visual display of the entire... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on June 18, 2013 15:35 • 4 views
Nenia Campbell Nenia Campbell's blog:
Do you use wide ruled or college ruled notebooks?
I hate wide ruled paper. If there is a hell, and there is a composition class in said hell, said composition class would employ the use of wide rule.

On a pair of jeans, which pocket do you most use?
Front pocket.

Do you have a class ring?
Nope.

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Published on June 18, 2013 14:55 • 10 views
Craig Milton Craig Milton's blog:

My Grandmother passed away recently. My parents had children at a very young age which meant I have been fortunate enough to have had a long time with my grandparents.

The day after my grandmother died I was working, trying to stay on task,howevermy mind kept wandering to memories of Grandma part...

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Published on June 18, 2013 07:57 • 19 views
Victoria Zigler Victoria Zigler's blog:
My book sales are now nicely in to the triple figures!

I want to take a few moments to thank my loyal readers for this, because without you I wouldn't have sold any books!



OK, so I'm not a hugely successful author who's selling hundereds of copies of every book, but my books are getting noticed, an...

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Published on June 18, 2013 14:02 • 4 views
Bill Bodden Bill Bodden's blog:
I'm in a severe state of reboot fatigue.
I'm painfully tired of seeing Hollywood rehash the origin story of a superhero, or a Sci-Fi classic just because someone new is playing the part. In the last decade alone, Batman has been rebooted once, and Superman twice. Seriously? Maybe instead, you coul... Read more of this blog post »
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