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September 30, 2011
This Goes to 11
At the beginning of the month I got tagged by the marvelous Girl Wizard. The deal is that the taggee shares ten somethings about his/herself and then tags five people. But here's what I'm going to do---since I'm wrapping up my September Blog-Blitz (today's the last day to get Three Daves for only 99 cents in Kindle, Nook, eBook and ePub) I'll list a factoid about myself as revealed in each guest post from the blitz. And instead of tagging, I'm giving out cookies!
Since I did eleven guest posts, you get a bonus factoid:
1. In summers during college, I sold concert T-shirts at Poplar Creek, an outdoor music theater in the Chicago suburbs.
2. I have a large Teddy bear named Gibb, after John Cusack's character Walter Gibson in The Sure Thing
3. If ever I start a band, I shall name it Brother Kitty...and we shall play punk rock.
4. I still think Charlie Sheen is cute
5. I can't bring myself to fade to black
6. If this writing thing doesn't work out, I'm going into T-shirts
7. My favorite pastimes include making mix "tapes" and quizzes
8. In high school I dated a guy with a big Betamax
9. I'm a sucker for a pretty book cover
10. The fictional campus in my book is modeled after my alma mater, Eastern Illinois University. Go Panthers!
11. I enjoy being forty+
And now I'd like to pass out cookies to each of my illustrious hosts. THANK YOU Julie B., Jennifer Lane, Jen Daiker, Jennifer DeLucy, Carol Oates, Michael Di Gesu, Alex J. Cavanaugh, M. Pax, Lisa O., Karen G., and Hannah Downing for sharing your blogspace and wonderful followers with me.
I had a blast and am excited to have met some new eFriends as part of the deal. And guess what---we even set a record over at Alex's place for most comments on a guest post! So hooray to all of you fabulous commentators too.
If you're still hankering for a tour, you're in luck! Elliot Grace kicks off his tour for his newly released novel, South of Charm, on Monday. I'm excited to tell you he'll visit here on October 24. :)
Next month I'll also introduce you to Feather Stone, who's debut novel, The Guardian's Wilchild, was just released this Tuesday!
Since I did eleven guest posts, you get a bonus factoid:
1. In summers during college, I sold concert T-shirts at Poplar Creek, an outdoor music theater in the Chicago suburbs.
2. I have a large Teddy bear named Gibb, after John Cusack's character Walter Gibson in The Sure Thing
3. If ever I start a band, I shall name it Brother Kitty...and we shall play punk rock.
4. I still think Charlie Sheen is cute
5. I can't bring myself to fade to black
6. If this writing thing doesn't work out, I'm going into T-shirts
7. My favorite pastimes include making mix "tapes" and quizzes
8. In high school I dated a guy with a big Betamax
9. I'm a sucker for a pretty book cover
10. The fictional campus in my book is modeled after my alma mater, Eastern Illinois University. Go Panthers!
11. I enjoy being forty+
And now I'd like to pass out cookies to each of my illustrious hosts. THANK YOU Julie B., Jennifer Lane, Jen Daiker, Jennifer DeLucy, Carol Oates, Michael Di Gesu, Alex J. Cavanaugh, M. Pax, Lisa O., Karen G., and Hannah Downing for sharing your blogspace and wonderful followers with me.I had a blast and am excited to have met some new eFriends as part of the deal. And guess what---we even set a record over at Alex's place for most comments on a guest post! So hooray to all of you fabulous commentators too.
If you're still hankering for a tour, you're in luck! Elliot Grace kicks off his tour for his newly released novel, South of Charm, on Monday. I'm excited to tell you he'll visit here on October 24. :)Next month I'll also introduce you to Feather Stone, who's debut novel, The Guardian's Wilchild, was just released this Tuesday!
September 29, 2011
In which we age like a fine wine...
So, the end of my blog blitz coincides with the beginning of the countdown to Hannah Downing's 30th Birthday! She's throwing a Birthday Blogastravaganza and lucky, lucky me gets to kick off the celebration. So grab your pointy hat and your noisemaker, and head on over to wish HD a big HB.
Today's the Author! Author! Blog Bouncehosted by Omnific Publishingbut open to ALL authors.
Today's the Author! Author! Blog Bouncehosted by Omnific Publishingbut open to ALL authors.
September 28, 2011
In which we explain ourselves...
Hey there, everyone. Happy Wednesday! I'm over at Karen G's place today, Coming Down the Mountain, where the two of us discuss the joys of Central Illinois...seriously.
September 26, 2011
In which we develop book covers for judging...
I'm switching gears today and not talking about the 80s in my guest post over at the Omnific Publishing blog. I'll simply give you a little insight into the cover development process and be done with it. Promise
So tell me the truth, how much does cover play into your book selection process? Do prettier covers make their way more easily to the top of your to-be-read pile? Or have you ever decided against reading a book because you didn't like the cover?
While you're here, why not hop on and hop along with the Meet an Author Monday blog hop hosted by Lisa Sanchez, romance author?
So tell me the truth, how much does cover play into your book selection process? Do prettier covers make their way more easily to the top of your to-be-read pile? Or have you ever decided against reading a book because you didn't like the cover?
While you're here, why not hop on and hop along with the Meet an Author Monday blog hop hosted by Lisa Sanchez, romance author?
September 23, 2011
In which we go on a trip...
I'm double dipping in Blogville on this fine Friday. First, I'm over at the Wistful Nebulae with a quick trip in a time machine back to the 80s to prove I don't need no stinking iPhone. Please stop by to help me out!
Next, it's time to turn in our essays to Professor DiGesu for his What I Did on My Summer Vacation Blogfest. So here goes:
What I Did on My Summer STAYcation
I'm a fan of off-season travel, which means my family doesn't do many summer vacations away from home. Ususally the kids and I venture out during summer break to do a hundred and one local things, but strange weather all summer long---a cold, icky June and then blistering hot July---made even day trips unappealing. So for my "assignment" I'll share with you a small project I did this summer to make the little plot of land I've been entrusted with a bit more vacation-like.
With both my children now officially teenagers, it was time for the clunky wooden playset in the backyard to come down, leaving me with this lovely square of dirt.
So I added an iron gazebo:
Dug in a pea gravel path and planted lillies, iris, clematis, and boxwoods:
Gave it a finishing touch with a birdbath (the birdies seem to lourve this new hangout)
And in midsummer, we even got some blooms:
But just wait 'till next year.The flower show should be spectacular. :)
Next, it's time to turn in our essays to Professor DiGesu for his What I Did on My Summer Vacation Blogfest. So here goes:
What I Did on My Summer STAYcation
I'm a fan of off-season travel, which means my family doesn't do many summer vacations away from home. Ususally the kids and I venture out during summer break to do a hundred and one local things, but strange weather all summer long---a cold, icky June and then blistering hot July---made even day trips unappealing. So for my "assignment" I'll share with you a small project I did this summer to make the little plot of land I've been entrusted with a bit more vacation-like.
With both my children now officially teenagers, it was time for the clunky wooden playset in the backyard to come down, leaving me with this lovely square of dirt.
So I added an iron gazebo:
Dug in a pea gravel path and planted lillies, iris, clematis, and boxwoods:
Gave it a finishing touch with a birdbath (the birdies seem to lourve this new hangout)
And in midsummer, we even got some blooms:
But just wait 'till next year.The flower show should be spectacular. :)
September 21, 2011
In which we test your metal...
Hey! I'm over at Alex J. Cavanaugh's today---yes, the Alex J.!---and we've cooked up a super fun head-bangin' quiz for ya. So, please come on over.
September 19, 2011
In which I crack myself up...
Yo, the Blog Blitz continues, and I'm over at Michael DiGesu's In Time... today serving up on-liners. I'd love to see you there. :) Thank you to all of you who've been following me around! I didn't realize blitzing was going to be so much fun. Kinda reminds me of pub crawl.
September 16, 2011
In which I get rated R...eh, maybe NC 17...
Before I start talking dirty, guess what happened---I hit 200 followers! My 200th follower is Tony VanHelsing (who I'm going to assume is a descendent of you-know-who, and if anyone knows differently do not tell me). To celebrate this milestone, how about I put Three Daves on sale for only 99 cents in Nook, eBook, ePub, and even Kindle until September 30th. ;)
For today's feature post, visit Irish beauty Carol Oates. This talented author and I discuss Adult versus Young Adult and where the line gets crossed.
My 200th follower is Tony VanHelsing (who I'm going to assume is a descendent of you-know-who, and if anyone knows differently do not tell me). To celebrate this milestone, how about I put Three Daves on sale for only 99 cents in Nook, eBook, ePub, and even Kindle until September 30th. ;) For today's feature post, visit Irish beauty Carol Oates. This talented author and I discuss Adult versus Young Adult and where the line gets crossed.
September 14, 2011
In which I say Superman twice...
Please join me at Jen #3's (the marvelous and talented Jennifer DeLucy) as we inspect Dave #3, or as I like to call him, Big D...
September 12, 2011
In which we meet someone exciting and fun---and a little scary...
No, I'm not talking about Jen Daiker, although she does have the exciting and fun down. ;) AND she's my hostess with the mostest today at her marvelous Unedited Blog where I introduce you to Dave #2.
The Meet an Author Monday blog hop is on!
This is an opportunity to see what's up w/ authors around the blogosphere - meet new writers and catch up with those you already know. All authors are invited to hop on and hop along. And now, bring on the dancing bunny!
The Meet an Author Monday blog hop is on!This is an opportunity to see what's up w/ authors around the blogosphere - meet new writers and catch up with those you already know. All authors are invited to hop on and hop along. And now, bring on the dancing bunny!
