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CassaFacts and the Noughties Blogfest

Double shot today! Startingsomething I've dubbed "CassaFacts" – little bits of information about CassaStarand the upcoming CassaFire. If you have any questions or details you'd like tosee covered, let me know. Although the Ninja does not tell all…
Everyone wants to know whatcelebrities resemble the characters. This question caught me off guard lastyear, as I knew what they looked like, but never matched that look to acelebrity.
Bassa was fairly easy. Ithink Sean Bean resembles him the closest...

WHAT THE (*#^% KIND OF NAME IS THAT?

RaShelle Workman ROCKS!

And today, I have the honor of hosting her on the release date of her book, EXILED, part of the Dark C.A.R.M.A Tour. Rock on, RaShelle!

Names for the characters in our novels are important (or not - LOL). They may represent a time in history (Abraham), be mythological (Venus), or be symbolic.

When I first wrote EXILED, the male MC"s name was Ethan. An awesome name. I loved it. But in the course of three months I read several books, and in six of them the male MC's name w...

The Secret Ninja Code

In order to read this post, you need to swear by the Secret Ninja Code.


Come a little closer.

Closer . . .

I need to whisper it to you . . .

I don't know the code.

But wait! Don't tell Captain Ninja Alex--he might kick me out of his ninja army and thing is? I kinda need this gig. Ever since I became a writing ninja, things have been going really well for me.

I have work ethic.

I have permission to use lots of fighting in my books.

I look good in belts.

I can wear black every day.

I can tell people ...

The Ninja News… and More!

Guest post!

I'm honored to have a guest post this afternoon at TL Conway's site giving a convincing argument that NaNo Novels Can Rock!

Thanks again to Lynda at W.I.P. It for allowing me to talk about writer support on her blog this week!

New Books!

Elizabeth S. Craig's new book came out on Tuesday - Hickory Smoked Homicide.

Donna Shield's book, The Swan Cove Murders, comes out November 9.



Groups!

Charity Bradford'sBirth of a Novel Blog Chain is available for those not officially participatin...

The Insecure Writer's Support Group Day!

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 read what we're about and sign up there or below. 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.

I'm also visiting Lynda R. Young at W.I.P...

Hot News, Dark Spells, and on Fire!

News first! No time to explain, let me sum up.

[image error] The Insecure Writer's Support Group's next post is THIS Wednesday!!!

Jen Daiker will be published in a collection of romantic stories next year – way to go, Jen!

I won Laura B. Writer's 200 followers contest – an eBook copy of Kristen Lamb's Are You There Blog? It's Me, Author! Thank you, Laura.

Saw Puss in Boots – great animation and solid story. Think adventure rather than comedy. And not for real little kids, as they simply won't follow the story...

November Movies and Movie Awards!

One month closer to Christmas…

[image error] Big announcement this week – the 411 Movie Awards are back! These were a lot of fun last year and I had the honor of winning the Best Science Fiction Blog. I encourage everyone to visit their SITE and nominate YOUR favorite movie-related blog.
Some excellent suggestions:
Cinemarvellous!
MsMariah's Space Blog-yessy
A Life in Equinox
The Geek Twins
Scifi Media

Now on to the November movies. As always, descriptions courtesy of the IMDB. Snarky comments by me.

11 -

Immorta...

The Insecure, Neurotic Blutonian Death Egg

Wow, I need to post news updates more often! You guys really rocked the house on Monday.

I'm hoping you do the same today, because I have a most awesome guest.

Many of you have joined the Insecure Writer's Support Group. (Don't forget we post next Wednesday!) And behind every great endeavor is the spark of an idea.

My guest today sparked the idea for the Insecure Writer's Support Group. During an email exchange with this author, I stated that if there were such a group, he'd be an honorary membe...

Just the Facts, Ma'am!

Lots of news today!

For those of you following or participating in the Rule of Three Blogfest this month, my book is one of the prizes. And today I have a short, Rule of Three interview at JC Martin's site. I'd be honored if you popped over there after catching up on all the news…

Arlee Bird is preparing for next year's A to Z Challenge and set up a blog for participants. If you intend to participate again next April, hop over to The A to Z Challenge and follow to receive all the latest update...

How the Trafalmadorians Saved my Writing Career

[image error] Special thanks to all the awesome people who left comments on Wednesday's post. You guys rock!!!

Today I am welcoming someone who is so full of publishing knowledge, it scares me - Anne R. Allen! Her weekly posts have me in total awe. So, it is with great honor that I let her take over for the day. (Because you're not getting smart publishing stuff from me!)


[image error] How the Trafalmadorians Saved my Writing Career…and might save yours

by Anne R. Allen


Writing careers have ups and downs. But after my UK pu...