Novels, Blogs, and Poetry - Oh My!
October 14, 2008
There’s a lot going on out here in Internetland my fellow writers. Apparently, fall is destined to be a busy season for us. Whether you’re a novelist, a blogger, a poet, or all of the above, there’s an exciting event for you taking place online (a.k.a. in the comfort of your own home) in the coming weeks.
Blog Action Day
We begin with Blog Action Day because it’s first up on the calendar.
On October 15th bloggers everywhere will publish posts that discuss poverty in some way. By all posting on the same day we aim to change the conversation that day, to raise awareness, start a global discussion and add momentum to an important cause.
All you have to do to participate is Read more
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Writing for Animals
October 5, 2008
This is a quick announcement to let you know that an article I wrote has been published at The No Kill Nation. The article is titled “Animals and Politics: A Look at the 2008 Election from an Animal Welfare Advocate’s Perspective.”
The article examines each of the presidential and vice presidential candidates’ positions on animal protection based on their voting records.
Last year, I was fortunate enough to discover and connect with a growing network of people working to end the brutal and unethical practice Read more
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October News and Announcements
October 1, 2008
I can’t believe that October is already here (do I say that every month, or what?). I don’t know what it is about October that enchants me so. Perhaps it’s the witches and goblins and fairies that are sure to appear at the end of the month. Maybe it’s the magic of watching the earth undergo her annual transformation into the colder season. Whatever it is, October is the month I love most.
Summer still lingers faintly in the air, and the promise of a cozy holiday season lies just ahead. Autumn, like spring, is a season of change and there is much of that ahead.
NaNoWriMo lurks on the horizon. Even as I write this, my email and comments are chiming with incoming announcements “Melissa, it’s time! it’s time” and “NaNo time coming soon.” (A special thanks Deb for the timely reminders!)
For those who will choose to participate in NaNo this year, it’s time to start planning and plotting. Sketch those characters, outline that plot, and make sure you’ve cleared your calendar of extracurricular activities for the month of November, because churning out 1667 words a day is no easy task. Read more
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