Blogs (Get Them Noticed)

[Susan]

Dave wrote: "Susan wrote: "Authors, do you - like me - suffer from writer's block? I blogged about it:

here

Hope it helps"

This link doesn't work."

Sorry Dave. I'm the one who wrote about writer's block: lauracea

Thanks for letting me know.

Dan, that's a good exercise and one I'll try.

[Dave]

Thanks, Susan! I really like your post, "A Call to Published Authors" from Feb. 20. As a relatively shy guy, I can totally relate. I'm still trying to figure out how to market my book, (C)rock Stories: Million-Dollar Tales of Music, Mayhem and Immaturity. Trying to make as many connections as I can.

[Susan]

There's a new blog created by a group of authors and it's along the same lines as my post on my blog ("A Call to Published Authors" lauracea)

The new blog: Tempests in a Teacup invites all published authors to join them in their attempt to promote everyone's work. Pop along and take a look.

[Dave]

Thanks for the heads-up. Just signed on!

[Lisa]

For those interested in romance, fantasy, and writing, I've started a blog with a critiquing buddy that will discuss all those factors.

http://lisaandkary.blogspot.com/

I'm having fun looking through the posts here and will be sure to click on over to a few blogs.

[Susan]

Hi Lisa - it looks good and I've joined your blog. btw, I couldn't find anywhere to leave a comment - am I being stupid?

Tempests in a Teacup (two comments above) also deals with these questions - and it'd be good if we could all link up. Authors should stick together. (Tempests will have a variety of authors, not just M/M or erotica - one of us writes fantasy fiction too).

[Jason]

My Goodreads blog is fed from my official blog.

-enjoy!

[Lisa]

Susan wrote: "Hi Lisa - it looks good and I've joined your blog. btw, I couldn't find anywhere to leave a comment - am I being stupid?

Tempests in a Teacup (two comments above) also deals with these questions -..."

Hi, Susan! Thanks for joining! I just went and checked and my comments box went missing! Time to hunt it down. Thanks for telling me.

Authors should definitely join together. I did visit Tempests in a Teacup--looks very interesting! Keep us informed!

[Suzanne]

"Prejudice never goes away, though the identity of the victims may change over time," asserts today's guest author on my blog, J.R. Lindermuth. His novel of historical suspense, Watch the Hour, is set in Pennsylvania during the clash between Irish coal miners and mine owners in the 1870s.

Stop by and find out what happened when the Molly Maguires and railroad baron Franklin Gowan butted heads. Leave a comment this week, and you may win a copy of Watch the Hour.

And this week, the Luck of the Irish lasts through Sunday evening on my blog. You have even more opportunities to win. My blog is one portal into the "Lucky Leprechaun Giveaway Hop." Is your TBR pile getting low? Over 250 blogs linked on this tour have reading-related prizes to give you: books, Amazon gift certificates, etc. At the end of today's Relevant History post, you'll find the list of other participating blogs. Happy hopping!

About Relevant History: For many, high school history was boring and extraneous. In this feature on my blog, my guests show just how non-boring, non-extraneous history is to people in the 21st century.

Suzanne Adair

[Leslie]

What a good idea! I'm a writer and ex lit prof completing a memoir called THE READING LIST: LITERATURE, LOVE AND BACK AGAIN. Here is the link to my blog www.the-reading-list.com where I blog about what I'm reading and how it inspires me in my own writing and how my favourite literature helped me in unexpected ways as I hightailed it from the Ivory Tower....

I look forward to checking out these other fascinating sounding blogs!

[Jenna Novosatty]

Dan wrote: "WRITER' BLOCK

I saw that someone wrote about writer's block. Well, I'll put in my two cents.

I've read about 5 books on how to write novels, and I know there are different ways to write novels. ..."
I just got done with CAPT testing in my school last week and I don't want to write any more ugh.

[Dan]

Jenna wrote: "Dan wrote: "WRITER' BLOCK

I saw that someone wrote about writer's block. Well, I'll put in my two cents.

I've read about 5 books on how to write novels, and I know there are different ways t..."

OK, Jenna, what is CAPT testing? And what are you studying?

[Susan]

Hey, bloggers! I have begun the Weekend Hangout at my blog, The Meet and Greet at West of Mars. Come on by and check out the rules (they are easy) -- it's a more structured blog hop, and you can play as often or as little as you want. The more you play, the more folk you meet -- and, if folk follow the rules properly, the more traffic you'll get.

I've done this before and made friends who outlasted the life of the game.

Full rules and whatnot at the post.

http://westofmars.com/2011/03/18/week...

[Suzanne]

Thanks for posting, Susan. I paid you a visit.

Suzanne Adair

[Susan]

I got it, Suzanne. You've cleared comment moderation, so come on by and start hanging out. The more comments you leave, the more you'll get in return!

[[deleted user]]

Hello Everyone,
Please stop by at my:DesperateLands.Blog.Spot

Please join/follow me at and at (Google-Follower) and at (NetworkedBlogs) DesperateLands.Blogspot page, and I will do the same for you!

I'll share news on my published books, novels-in-progress, contests, things I've read, and any other stray thoughts that crosses my mind on a particular day! I'll host fellow authors, providing interviews, reviews and information on their books.

[[deleted user]]

I'm just using Facebook as the main website for my book. Is anyone else doing this?

www.facebook.com/learnjustenough

[Susan]

The Weekend Hangout is up and running! http://westofmars.com/blog

If you played last week, your comments won't need to go through moderation again. If not, why are you waiting???

[Dave]

Hey:

I just posted on my Goodreads blog about how much I detest memoirists and nonfiction writers who make stuff up:

http://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...

[Zvezdana]

Hi all,
Great idea!
My blog is called 'Sleepless in Dubai'.
http://zvezdanarashkovich.webs.com/ap...
Thanks

[Duane]

http://DuaneSimolke.Com

I include blog entries about books and writing, as well as my own writing and a variety of other topics.

[Richard]

I seem to be getting to this party about six months late. Only a hundred or so blogs to check out. I write on a variety of topics, all with a humorous (I hope)slant. The current post might be of interest to anyone who has given up smoking or has tried. I hope you'll visit.
http://richarddaybell.wordpress.com/

[Dave]

I enjoyed your latest post, as I have the others of yours that I've read.

[Shawn]

Hey! I'm trying to add followers to my blog, and if you follow me I will definately follow you.

http://shawncsproatt.blogspot.com/

[Duane]

Shawn, I'm following your blog now.
Duane, http://DuaneSimolke.Com

Shawn wrote: "Hey! I'm trying to add followers to my blog, and if you follow me I will definately follow you.

http://shawncsproatt.blogspot.com/"

[Shawn]

Duane wrote: "Shawn, I'm following your blog now.
Duane, http://DuaneSimolke.Com

Thanks, Duane! I'm now following you, too.

[Abhay]

My Blog "In The Realms Of Insanity"
realms-of-insanity.blogspot.com

[LaVerne]

Hi All,

Checking you all out as we speak : )
My blog is "Novel Natterings"
http://www.laverneclark.blogspot.com

Gives me the kick in the pants to update it more often if I think people may visit! Bit like the last-minute cleaning when you have guests arriving : )

[Kasi]

This is a great idea.

http://kasi-kcblake.blogspot.com

[C.L.]

I have just started a blog here in goodreads
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/... Someday I may have a blog in the big worldwide web, but that's just a bit too intimidating for now.

[Atarah]

This is a great idea. I will read some of the ones posted here and hope that people will return the favor.

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...

Thank you.

Atarah L. Poling

[Patti Zarn]

J. wrote: "Christian Fantasy Author

Thanks, Vincent. Great idea!

Regards,
John"

I love your genre and went to your blog- I couldn't figure out how to subscribe or follow??? Check mine out, if you like.follow then I'll see if I can link back from there.????
Patti http://mainstreammystic.blogspot.com/

[Patti Zarn]

Hello!! My blog is Mainstream Mystic http://mainstreammystic.blogspot.com/

I write about my mystical experiences and how magical our world is.

Patti
author of Mainstream Mystic: MAINSTREAM MYSTIC - The True Story about the Struggle to Blend Everyday Life with a Destined Path of Enlightenment

[Lia]

I have a blog that i use as my main site, a website to get more traffic, Facebook, and Twitter (I'm very new at twitter and still learning my way around). I also post updates in writings on my Goodreads profile.

FB: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Aut...
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/novelsbylia
Blog: http://liadavisnovels.com
Website: http://authorliadavis.webs.com

[Don]

DCP News is available at the website for Desert Coyote Productions: http://desertcoyote.weebly.com
(follow the "DCP News" link)

I also have my Goodreads blog.

[Shaeeza]

Hi, here's my blog
http://shaeeza.blogspot.com/

going back to follow everyone. Please feel free to follow me.

thanks

[Susan]

The Weekend Hangout is open at the Meet and Greet at West of Mars! A great way to meet new people and visit new blogs.

http://westofmars.com/2011/05/06/week...

(Yes, I do this every Friday through Sunday. Come play!)

[M.]

http://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...

[Shaeeza]

hi, I'm following everyone here who has working links and blogs. thanks. Please don't forget to visit mine.
http://shaeeza.blogspot.com/

[Anthony]

And here's mine ... http://anthonyashleywrites.blogspot.com

A few posts about writing, and the arduous process of proofing and rewriting (I wish everything was as fun as the first draft ... but it never is!)

[O.]

Hi everyone. This is wonderful. Please go to my blog, http://omarblue.blogspot.com.

I will definitely go to as many as I can of yours. Will appreciate any and all comments. This is my first.

[LaVerne]

O. wrote: "Hi everyone. This is wonderful. Please go to my blog, http://omarblue.blogspot.com.

I will definitely go to as many as I can of yours. Will appreciate any and all comments. This is my first."

Hi O - lovely to see your post about the beautiful greyhound. We rescued an ex-racer and have had her for two years now. Need to do more posts on her at my blog!

http://www.laverneclark.blogspot.com

[LaVerne]

Shaeeza wrote: "hi, I'm following everyone here who has working links and blogs. thanks. Please don't forget to visit mine.
http://shaeeza.blogspot.com/"

I've just seen you on my blog Shaeeza! Thanks - going to follow you now : )

[M.]

Vincent wrote: "Many authors have blogs on Goodreads and other social networks. To get them noticed, post the link(s) to your blog here and help fellow bloggers by visiting a few and clicking the "like" button if ..."

Here's the link to my Goodreads blog. I will try to read as many of your blogs as I can.
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...

[Rashaad]

I've just created my blog: http://rashaadbell.blogspot.com/ and I talk about everything, plus I'm also Chronicling the process of my novels and the new podcast I'm working on. I plan on doing book reviews and author interviews as well.

We do our first podcast recording this Sunday. That is if I can figure out this GarageBand app! (everyone thinks I've got it, but I keep telling them there is no real instruction manual!)

[LaVerne]

Rashaad wrote: "I've just created my blog: http://rashaadbell.blogspot.com/ and I talk about everything, plus I'm also Chronicling the process of my novels and the new podcast I'm working on. I plan on doing book ..."

LOVE the title of your blog Rasheed! I've followed, but couldn't leave a message - blogger has been on the blink the whole day! Arghh!

[Patti]

yes, tell me about it - blogger down!!!! nasty!

What are everyone's thoughts on book trailers - I have just completed on on a site that someone on goodreads recommended and here is the result. It is called "One true media" once i got the hang of it it was not bad.

http://theangelsarehere.wordpress.com...

Patti

[Kergan]

Just launched my site/blog two weeks ago, and would love any feedback on it. Blog posts on creativity, arts, politics, and more.

http://kerganedwards-stout.com/

I'll be posting regularly, and will be adding other pages to the site as well.

Check it out, and feel free to share!

[Veronica]

http://itsoktosay.com

I say what I want...and it's ok!

[Jodie]

Jodie Brownlee
http://jodiebrownlee.blogspot.com/

Tips for increasing your writer productivity

Writer productivity is a pillar of success but for many of us, that’s easier said than done. Lack of time, writer’s block, self doubt and a lack of discipline must surely affect us all at some stage.

My publisher suggested I write at least a book a year. I didn’t and am now clawing my way out of the consequences. As a service to fellow writer’s, I have written a blog post: How to avoid writer’s block and increase productivity. Let me know what you think. I always love to hear from you.
http://jodiebrownlee.blogspot.com