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Writers & Readers Websites Wednesday - Library Thing

For Readers and Writers Websites Wednesday I ran across Library Thing. 
Somewhat like Goodreads it's like a great big book club. Once you join you can get customized book recommendations and you can join the Early Reviewers program in which you can register to receive advance copies of forthcoming books in exchange fore writing a review along with the chance to take a peek at the bookshelves of famous authors.
Check it out. Let me know which one is your favorite.

Following Your Own Writing Trail

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Writers & Readers Websites Wednesday - writer's skills & opportunities

Writer W. Terry Whalin offers a site filled with information and opportunities. His work has been published in print magazines as well as books from traditional publishers.  "Through this site, Terry offers proven tools and methods to help you succeed. Every single link and page will focus on helping launch your career."
Whether you want to produce a nonfiction book, a children's book, grant proposal, newsletters, novels for any other type of freelance writing. Terry has some info and hel...

Kickstarting That Writer’s Vocabulary

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The New Grown Ups Disney World Guide Book - Free!

The day has arrived!  It's Free!
Get your Kindle copy of The New Grown Ups Disney World Guide Book though this Friday (July 5) 

Don't miss out on your chance to get this book packed with tips, helps, great ideas of what to do and lots of links to find what you need while it's a free download.
No Kindle?  No problem. You can download the reader here free: http://amzn.to/nUYBdf  or if that doesn't work, here:  http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=dig_arl_box?ie=UTF8&docId=1000493771...

Writing a Novel? Tips For What Not To Do

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Just Published - The New Grown Ups Disney World Guide book

Yep, I just released it - a brand new guide book I wrote after my latest trip to Disney World - one geared toward "big Kids" (aka adults!) fun.  
Lots of web links to restaurants, menus, places to stay, attractions in the world, discounts and (yes, it's true) a whole lot more. All aimed for the big kid in us all to go have a great time. Learn from my experiences and take advantage of all the research I've done.

Come check it out.

Writers & Readers Websites Wednesday - Writers Pets

Here's a fun website - Literary Pets, The Cats, Dogs and Birds Famous Authors loved. 
Check out who Mark Twain, Hemingway, Charles Dickens and Raymond Chandler (among others) embraced and allowed to rule over their lives. 
And By the way, it's no secret Hemingway loved cats - if you're interested in learning more there is a book, Hemingway's Cats by Carlene Brennen, an excellent read. 
And of course my own pets, three rescue dogs:  Briget & Hans



Buddy

Begin At The Beginning Of Writing And Know Where You’re Going

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Writers & Readers WEbsites Wednesday - No Rules Just Write

Following up on my "Forget The Rules, Just Write" I stumbled on CJ Lynos' site "No Rules Just Write".  She offers a lovely assemblage of free and at a cost items. Why, after all, do we think we should get everything free?  
 Dig around a bit, you'll find a helpful, brief video on formatting for Kindle, CJ's Writer's Toolbox, and Writer's Resources among other things. What the heck, why not?
And if you have some undiscovered gems of websites I haven't yet unearthed, be sure...