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The Insecure Writer's Support Group

It's time for another group posting of the Insecure Writer's Support Group! Time to release our fears to the world – or offer encouragement to those who are feeling neurotic. If you'd like to join us, click on the tab above and sign up. We post the first Wednesday of every month. I encourage everyone to visit at least a dozen new blogs and leave a comment. Your words might be the encouragement someone needs.

 
So many good things have happened in the last year. My first book's release and even...

The Big Idea, Cursing, and a Ton of News

I have the honor of a guest post at Sommer's Tell Great Stories today! It's all about the BIG IDEA. She is an awesome writer and motivator, so stop by after you're done here…

The Movie 411 Awards are now open for voting!!! I'm up for two awards, but my buddies Cinemarvellous, Melissa, iZombie, and MsMariah are also up for awards and need your vote. Nebular's Cinemarvellous is in the running for three awards including GOLD. I don't care if you vote for me but please vote for my awesome...

How Not to Screw up the Jesse James Legend

Today I have a new twist for you – Civil War horror and Hollywood! Think that's an odd combination? No, it's the perfect blend for a guest post from my buddy Sean McLachlan at Civil War Horror. I'll let Sean explain…

Why my novel can't screw up the Jesse James legend any worse than Hollywood

People don't really spin in their graves. If they did, Jesse James would take off like a helicopter, rise from his Missouri resting place, and soar over the treetops to a fabled, far-off land where Hollywoo...

How Not to Scew up the Jesse James Legend

Today I have a new twist for you – Civil War horror and Hollywood! Think that's an odd combination? No, it's the perfect blend for a guest post from my buddy Sean McLachlan at Civil War Horror. I'll let Sean explain…

Why my novel can't screw up the Jesse James legend any worse than Hollywood

People don't really spin in their graves. If they did, Jesse James would take off like a helicopter, rise from his Missouri resting place, and soar over the treetops to a fabled, far-off land where Hollywoo...

Last Movies of the Year!

Yes, it's time for December movies. Less than a month to Christmas! Nobody panic.

Before I dive into the movies, a couple quick announcements and reminders:

S.A. Larson's picture book story is in a publisher's competition and it would be really cool if you could go vote for her! Visit her SITE for details. Kelly Polark's piece is also in the competition! Too many awesome writers...

Never thought about posting a link for CassaFire, but for those who'd like to add it to your Goodreads TBR shelf, g...

Dreams and the Muppets

Everyone have an awesome Thanksgiving? Finish your Nano project? Invent teleportation over the weekend? (Send me a private email if you did!)

I have some announcements and a movie review for you today.

First, Amity at Dreams are my Reality is celebrating her three-year anniversary of blogging today! And, I was honored when she asked me to contribute a few words to the event. My short tribute to Amity is now up at her site, accompanied by an even longer introduction that is really, really sweet....

The Long Weekend News...

Lots of cool stuff happening! And Thanksgiving for my American friends. Food, family, and football – the essentials to a comatose day of overindulgence. 
All nominations for The 411 Movie Awards must be in by November 28! I've been nominated for Best Science Fiction Blog and Best Blog Post (for the Worst Movies Ever Blogfest.) But, it's only the top five nominated blogs who go on to the voting stage. No groveling, but I would be really thankful if you clicked over and nominated me. 

And don't f...

Comment Question and Some More Naked Facts

*Hart will be so happy with the naked title!
And hey, this is post number four hundred for me! That'sabout two hundred per year. Yeah, I'm really burning up the blogging world…
Also, my buddy Sean at Civil War Horror has a new book! It's a civil war horror novel called A Fine Likeness and is available at Amazon Congratulations, Sean!

First, another round of CassaFacts.
Hey, let's just go with the question I get the most -  Whywere there no women in CassaStar?
1 - Wasn't sure I could pull of a...

Anniversary, Award, Challenge Book, and oh Crap...

I'll get to the oh crap part in a minute...

I received an award from Maurice at The Geek Twins - The Pied Piper Award. (And I'm the first recipient – too cool!)

Here are the rules:
List three of your favorite followers and why. 
Pass the award onto three bloggers you feel deserve their followers the most. 

You are all my favorite! All right, just three awesome bloggers…
Bossy Betty
Karen at Coming Down the Mountain
L.G. at Bards and Prophets

The Campaigner Challenges 2011 book is now available!And on...

On The Other Side...

Today I am hosting Jessica Bell on her tour for String Bridge. However, this stop isn't about her book. It's about the CD partnered with the book, Melody Hill: On the Other Side.
When Jessica asked me to review her album, I said yes - andthen panicked. I knew her music sounded nothing like what resides in mycollection. I asked if she was sure a metal head should be the one to reviewher very un-metal album. I'm sure she went on faith when she said yes. So,employing a little of my own faith, I...