Chrissy Munder's Blog, page 60

Helloooo Friday

Filing this week under "yes, we live in interesting times". And how was your week?

We have ourselves some winners!

The winners are posted on the group for our June 5th chat at Beth Wylde's. You visit the group to see the list and, if one of them, choose your prize from the offerings by our generous guests. CONGRATULATIONS!

Nasa Live Streaming of Venus Transit

I had a perfectly wonderful time at the chat today. Thanks again to everyone who participated. Now I can't wait to see who wins in the terrific prize draw.

But with that and dinner behind me, Chez Munder can't help but watch the Live Stream from Nasa for the Venus Transit. I do believe Europe should be able to view it Wednesday AM. Apparently we can also follow the conversation and see photos and videos on Twitter using the hashtag, #venustransit.

We're Chatting Now! With Prizes Galore!

Live and somewhat in the virtual flesh over at the Beth Wylde Yahoo Group.

Come say hello and be entered in the draw for any of the prizes offered by our generous authors! We'll announce the winners on Thursday to allow for readers to catch the fun on Digest.

>>Prizes include:<<

Clare London – choice of shorts backlist, including new release Timeslip
Chrissy Munder – A Simple Life or Brush with Desire
Josephine Myles – Insta-Love and Twinkle Twinkle
Neil Placky – Rashomon at Green Park Tube Station (exclusive)
Theda Black – Beneath the Neon Moon or Vampire's Boy
Missy Welsh – choice of backlist
Ellis Carrington – Feeling Neighborly
Karenna Colcroft – A Little Kiss
Josh Lanyon – choice of shorts backlist
Lucy Felthouse – choice of lesbian titles backlist

Clare and Chrissy Celebrate Pride Month & the Short Story with Beth Wylde's Yahoo Group!

June is Pride Month and there's no better place to celebrate online than with the Wylde Bunch and their annual month-long event. Have you checked out the list of participants yet at the Beth Wylde Yahoo Group?


clarelondon and I are booked for Tuesday, June 5th, from 12-6 EST. We'll be joined by an amazing variety of friends and fellow authors as we celebrate the art of the short story, "Short and Sweet". Remember you'll need to join the group in advance to participate.

Bring your coffee, some confetti, and be ready to have fun with lots of chat and chances to win free ebook downloads and our fabulously festive Clare and Chrissy Swag.

Hope to see you there!

How Universal is that Universal Symbol?

My burning question for the day. Spurred into life by the "universal laundry care symbols" on some new Coolmax socks. Is the symbol really universal if not one of the nine people I asked knew what the symbols on the label meant?

Lucky for me there is the web. And the Laundry Guide to Common Care Symbols.

Color me informed.

This Memorial Day Honor Those Who Serve More than One Day a Year

Enjoy the parades and barbeques, but consider this list of the current volunteer opportunities with Soldiers' Angels. Volunteers with Soldiers' Angels participate in the following major teams and projects. To get involved, click a link and read more!

If you are a servicemember, veteran or military family member, click each project for more information or request support here.

Adopt a Soldier - Individualized support throughout deploymentAngel Bakers - Homemade treats for the deployedBlankets - Handmade support for deployed, veterans & woundedCards Plus Team - Extra TLC for soldiers & familiesChaplain Support Team - Help chaplains support the troopsCommunity Network Coordinators (CNCs) - Representing SA at homeEagle Cane Project - Handmade canes for the woundedFirst Response Backpacks - Supplies for wounded in-countryHero Packs - Care packagesHeroes and Horses - A week on a working horse ranch for returning veteransK-9 Support Team - Caring for military working dogs & their handlersLadies of Liberty - Extra TLC for deployed femalesLetter Writing Team - Personal letters for the deployedLiving Legends - Remembering the fallen and their families Memorial Portraits - Drawings for families of the fallenOperationBirthday Cake - Shipping gourmet birthday cakes to deployed troopsOperation Harmony - Using the special forces of music to help American soldiersOperation Outreach - Supporting families waiting at homeOperation Phone Home - Calling cardsOperation Top Knot - Handmade gifts & virtual baby showersPatriot Pillowcases - Handmade pillowcases for patients in combat hospitalsSA Germany - Supporting medevac'd wounded/ill and medical staff at LandstuhlS.A.V.E. - Supporting the employment of veterans through the Angel warehouseScarves - Handmade heat and sand protectionScouting - Projects with Girl and Boy Scouts, Brownies, Cubs & Eagle CandidatesTank Support - Helping veterans travel to medical appointmentsValour-IT - Adaptive laptops for the woundedVA Crochet and Craft - Handmade comfort & dignity for hospitalized VetsVeterans Support - Assisting veterans facilitiesWounded TLC - Letters and care packages for the wounded

Last week of the Dreamspinner Press 5th Anniversary Celebration

May 27th-31st: Vist Dreamspinner Press for the last week of their month-long Anniversary Celebration for a 20% discount off all books (including in-stock paperbacks)by authors who signed with them during their fifth year of business. Watch the web site for the list.

Don't forget! One lucky customer on the web site during the month of May will win an iPad! Each purchase from midnight EST May 1 to midnight EST May 31 constitutes an entry.

They'll also be doing special flash sales, so keep an eye on the web site for unannounced excitement!

Web Love: Free Online Classes - Khan Academy.org

I shared another web learning link earlier this week, but the Khan Academy is truly my favorite online learning website when I'm feeling a bit stagnant and want a refresher.

Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Finance are just a few of their options. Need study help for SAT Math? How about the GMAT? Interested in adding to your kid's homeschool curriculumn? Or do you just want to play around with a couple of brainteasers? It's all here in one great package.

A Lifetime of Learning. Not just for students anymore.

Web Love: Free Online College Courses from Princeton/Stanford/UofM and more

Think I'm kidding? I'm not. Looking for something to spice up your summer vacation or just want to stretch your brain in a new direction?

Visit one of my favorite websites Coursera.org to learn more.

From their website: Coursera offers courses in a wide range of topics, spanning the Humanities, Medicine, Biology, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Business, Computer Science, and many others.

Click HERE for a current course listing.