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May 29, 2012
10:33am EDT


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  Joy's Notebook
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Also free today in Amazon, today:
How to Market Your EBooks, Over 300 Resources to Help Authors Sell EBooks
http://www.amazon.com/Market-EBooks-Resources-Authorsebook/dp/B007D3STJG
Just copy and paste the link. The "quote" cuts the ASIN in half.
Like  •  Comment  •  May 18, 2012 at 7:12pm EDT
3 people like this.
Free in Amazon today: How to Actually Make money Writing
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0078VITBG/?tag=27410-20
Like  •  Comment  •  May 18, 2012 at 6:51pm EDT
2 people like this.
Happy Mother's Day to all WdC Moms!
May all our children be happy, healthy, successful, and responsible!
Like  •  Comment  •  May 13, 2012 at 12:07pm EDT
14 people like this.
Yay! Character prompts for Kindle Fire! Thanks, SM. Smile
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0081GX3D6
Like  •  Comment  •  May 10, 2012 at 6:00pm EDT
4 people like this.
The Non-Profit Narrative: How Telling Stories Can Change the World
I like the catchy idea behind this book. Otherwise, it is a how-to-tell-a-story stuff. Free in Amazon today.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007NUYSQW/

Like  •  Comment  •  May 9, 2012 at 3:56pm EDT
1 person likes this.
Bay's End by Edward Lorn free on Amazon, today, Smile
Looks like it is a great book, judging from the member reviews.
Like  •  Comment  •  May 4, 2012 at 5:10pm EDT
5 people like this.
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Yup, thanks, Adriana. I saw your review in Amazon. Smile
Like  •  May 4, 2012 at 7:14pm EDT
Excellent! Edward is awesome!
Like  •  May 4, 2012 at 8:04pm EDT
Thanks for all your updates, Joy! ...And way to go, Edward! Keep up the amazing job! *ThumbsUp*
Like  •  May 6, 2012 at 11:22pm EDT
Résumé problems? Searching for a job? This author thinks differently in Resume is Dead. I didn't read the book, but if you want to take a look at it, it's free at Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006VPNKLY/
Like  •  Comment  •  May 2, 2012 at 4:50pm EDT
4 people like this.
You rock!!
Like  •  May 2, 2012 at 4:53pm EDT
Some of Paolo Coelho's work as e-books are selling for 99 cents each for a short time. The author says he is doing it because he wants them read.
If the bottom link doesn't work, search: Amazon>kindle>PaoloCoelho
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=a9_sc_1?rh=i:digital-text,k:paulo+coelho... ulo+coelho&ie=UTF8&qid=1335830857#/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias=digital-tex t&field-keywords=paulo+coelho+english&rh=n:133140011,k:paulo+coelho+english
Like  •  Comment  •  May 2, 2012 at 12:57pm EDT
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I've almost never read him in English, his translations into French are excellent.
Like  •  May 2, 2012 at 1:24pm EDT
How do you do that?!
Like  •  May 2, 2012 at 3:39pm EDT
Because he writes so clearly, although the subject matter may be on the deep side, the translations of his books are good in almost any language. I read the Alchemist in another language and it was great.
Like  •  May 3, 2012 at 12:10am EDT
A writer's Digest book, Crafting Novels & Short Stories: Everything You Need to Know to Write Great Fiction, first published on December 15, 2011, is free on Amazon today.
Its hard copy sells for $19.99, paperback for $13.45-if you're a prime member.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006RAIZEK/?tag=pwr1-20
Like  •  Comment  •  Apr 29, 2012 at 7:47pm EDT
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Yes Bertie it is. I download to my kindle app all the time. Thanks Joy for sharing.
Like  •  Apr 30, 2012 at 10:56am EDT
You're welcome. Some of the free books are also free on Nook.
For Non-Fiction, check often:
www.powerreads,com

They're also on FB, along with other groups that show free Indie E-Books and an occasional established writer like Kurt Vonnegut, on a daily basis.
Like  •  Apr 30, 2012 at 11:02am EDT
Wow, Joy! Thanks for the head's up. That's great - especially for aspiring authors and writers who want to learn more about their craft.
Like  •  May 1, 2012 at 4:37pm EDT
Eyes of the Dead by Nomar Knight is free in Amazon for the weekend. Don't miss it! Short read, only 121 kbs.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006NF0R5O
Like  •  Comment  •  Apr 28, 2012 at 11:29am EDT
3 people like this.
Free in Amazon today: The Indie Author's Guide to the Universe
As paperback, sells for $9.99.
Covers when, where, and how to promote./An in-depth view of the KDP Select program offered by Amazon./What it takes to be successful as an Indie author.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007D0HTFE/?tag=pwr1-20
Like  •  Comment  •  Apr 26, 2012 at 12:24pm EDT
3 people like this.
Thanks for posting, Joy. I got my copy. :)
Like  •  Apr 26, 2012 at 1:52pm EDT
The Vocabula Review's "Well-Written Contest" Prizes. $200, $100, $50 Just 200-500 words
First entry free. Extra entries $15 each.
http://www.vocabula.com/popupads/VRWritingContest.asp


Like  •  Comment  •  Apr 24, 2012 at 5:33pm EDT
2 people like this.
Forgot to say: It ends May 31.
Like  •  Apr 24, 2012 at 5:34pm EDT
awesome.
Like  •  Apr 24, 2012 at 5:57pm EDT
Free e-book in Amazon: Tips for Authors by Alice Anderson-editor Rhonda Helms (tips on marketing, promotion and networking)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0071GO9O4
Like  •  Comment  •  Apr 23, 2012 at 8:23pm EDT
1 person likes this.
Thank you, Joy. I just downloaded it to my Fire.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/J-A-Buxton/339955082702711?sk=wall
Like  •  Apr 24, 2012 at 3:38pm EDT
If anyone is having line-jumping problems with their laptop when they write, here's a free and safe cure. So glad I googled for this.
http://code.google.com/p/touchfreeze/downloads/detail?name=TouchFreeze-1.0.... &can=2&q=
Like  •  Comment  •  Apr 22, 2012 at 10:37pm EDT
3 people like this.
The second one didn't quite go in.
www.pixelofink.com


In addition: ENT
https://www.facebook.com/EreaderNewsToday
Like  •  Comment  •  Apr 22, 2012 at 6:50pm EDT
Excellent links! I subscribed at Pixle of Ink - great resource. Thanks for letting us know. :D You rock!
Like  •  Apr 22, 2012 at 10:35pm EDT
Unless, you've seen the actual book at a book store, such a high price could be due to print-on-demand function of e-books. Some people insist on paper copies.
To answer your earlier question, I get most of my links from Power Reads, and Pixel of Ink.
https://www.facebook.com/PowerReads

http://www.pixelo fink.com/
Like  •  Comment  •  Apr 22, 2012 at 6:46pm EDT
The Writer's Idea Book by Jack Heffron free at Amazon, today.
Like  •  Comment  •  Apr 22, 2012 at 5:18pm EDT
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Thanks, Brooke. I didn't know the one by Scott. The other two must also be free in Gutenberg since the their copyrights have expired.
Like  •  Apr 22, 2012 at 6:09pm EDT
Ooops! Senioritis!!! Amazon says I got Scott's book in June 2011. *Rolleyes*
1 Like  •  Apr 22, 2012 at 6:12pm EDT
I've done the same thing actually, don't feel bad. I really need to go through the ebooks on my Novel reader and clean it out. I was just looking through the Top 100 Free on Amazon... I don't know how many I got but I do believe I will need about 10 more hours in the day, say immediately? *Laugh* One that I was surprised to see free was "Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Professional and Personal Life" - it retails for $40.99 *Shock*
Like  •  Apr 22, 2012 at 6:33pm EDT
For Word Processing:
I just discovered TextEdit for windows. (It used to be for Mac). A step up from my old MS Word. Also it doesn't take up too much space as MS Word. If you wish to check it out or download, it is free here.
http://download.cnet.com/TextEdit/3000-2351_4-10842593.html
Like  •  Comment  •  Apr 14, 2012 at 10:55am EDT
http://download.cnet.com/TextEdit/3000-2351_4-10842593.html
2 Like  •  Apr 14, 2012 at 10:57am EDT
I used to use TextEdit all the time on my Mac (back in the day)! Thanks for the tip, I had no idea it was available on other platforms...
Like  •  Apr 16, 2012 at 9:03pm EDT
I think it is new for windows, J.
So far, I didn't spot italics and bold in it, but in other ways, it is like MS Word. What I like about it is that the documents are easily converted to PDF or other files. Btw, Google Chrome has a great app (free) for conversions, too.
Like  •  Apr 16, 2012 at 11:22pm EDT
Sara King 's Alaskan Fury is free in Amazon for today. Smile
Like  •  Comment  •  Apr 14, 2012 at 10:02am EDT
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You make me want to get that dang Kindle app for PC. Maybe on the laptop. I really don't want to read books on my desktop.
Like  •  Apr 14, 2012 at 11:14am EDT
Giselle, you might as well give in and get the Kindle app. There are many good e-books to read in the Amazon library with a lot of them free or at a reasonable price.

My five, for instance, are only $3.99 each or free if you're an Amazon Prime member. Another benefit for members is FREE shipping no matter the size of your order. Since Amazon gets most of my "disposable" income, I can then buy the more expensive cat food.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/J-A-Buxton/339955082702711?sk=wall
1 Like  •  Apr 14, 2012 at 11:25am EDT
You know, I don't read books on my computer, too, but I have the app only for books that have instructions with images mostly in color or charts, like Yoga, cooking, etc.
I use Kindle (3rd generation) only for reading, not for games, music or anything else, although it has the capability. I also have Kindle Fire, but I don't like it. It is too slow to load and heavy to carry.
Like  •  Apr 14, 2012 at 11:28am EDT
Club Justice by Mara ♣ McBain , which I'm in the process of reading, is free on Amazon today.
It may not always remain free, so I suggest, you download it if you want to read it. Smile
Like  •  Comment  •  Apr 6, 2012 at 6:27pm EDT
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Joy, I downloaded it and will boot up my Fire later today to begin reading it. The last time I tried to download her e-book, it got caught when a Kindle update started. Afterwards, all that showed was a zero percent download.

Have you checked out my author's page on Facebook? Having one of these really did help people find my Kindle e-books faster. All mine can be rented for free if an Amazon Prime member like I am.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/J-A-Buxton/339955082702711?sk=wall
1 Like  •  Apr 7, 2012 at 3:40pm EDT
How wonderful! Yes, I am a prime member and I will do that as soon as I finish reading the several WdC books in my Kindle. Smile
Like  •  Apr 7, 2012 at 4:32pm EDT
I quickly discovered Mara's opening to her e-book doesn't gently pull readers into the story. Those few paragraphs drag them in and make them want to, no, insists they keep reading. I just wish I could write half as great as she does and haven't been able to put my Kindle Fire down for the last hour. In fact, I completely forgot my lunch was in the microwave and blame the smoke coming out of the kitchen on Mara's talent. Somebody better tell her she owes me a TV dinner. (laughing)
Like  •  Apr 7, 2012 at 7:19pm EDT
For WdC authors with published books and for those who'd like to read them "ReWA PuB Forum" 
And if you have published a book, or if you know someone who has one on this site, check "List of Published Books by WdC Authors "  out and see if you are on the list. If not, please let me know by e-mail or with a post in the above forum. Thanks. Smile
Like  •  Comment  •  Apr 3, 2012 at 10:03pm EDT
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I'll ask Mona (eyestar-computer stopped! ) what hers is called if you don't have it on there. She just got a poetry book published.
Like  •  Apr 4, 2012 at 8:38am EDT
Nevermind, you have hers. *Thumbsup*
Like  •  Apr 4, 2012 at 8:39am EDT
FYI
Writing Your Way: The Great American Novel Track by Julie Smith
is free as e-book at Amazon, and possibly, at other e-book sites, too.
I haven't read it yet, but the author is an Edgar Award winner and the reviews say that the book shows how to write suspense. Several people have found it helpful.
Like  •  Comment  •  Mar 31, 2012 at 1:40pm EDT
1 person likes this.
Hmm, I should check that out! I love writing suspense . . . And sometimes love reading it too!
Like  •  Mar 31, 2012 at 2:56pm EDT
April Poetry Month ~ Write a poem a day Smile
"Dew Drop Inn"   [18+] by Katya the Poet
Like  •  Comment  •  Mar 30, 2012 at 7:38pm EDT
1 person likes this.
Ooooh, I need to do that!
Like  •  Mar 30, 2012 at 9:35pm EDT
and the poets are rocking out!
Like  •  Apr 3, 2012 at 9:00pm EDT
Something for sci-fi writers...
Can atom-sized black holes pass through the earth?
http://www.bigthink.com/ideafeed/can-atom-sized-black-holes-pass- through-earth
Like  •  Comment  •  Mar 28, 2012 at 12:47pm EDT
3 people like this.
Harry Potter volumes as e-books...$7.99 each
http://shop.pottermore.com/
Like  •  Comment  •  Mar 27, 2012 at 1:13pm EDT
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Oh, yes, the feel of the paper rubbing against your hands or even the cover of a hardback. It's like holding your first love's hand. *Heart**Reading* *Heart*
Like  •  Mar 27, 2012 at 5:53pm EDT
Did you know that Rowling is coming out with another new book, not of the Harry Potter series this year?
Like  •  Apr 1, 2012 at 3:58am EDT
Yes, Ally, I heard about it, but I wonder if it will be as popular as the H.Potter series. Can lightning strike twice? Let's hope so. Smile
Like  •  Apr 1, 2012 at 11:18am EDT
Those who have a kindle or the kindle app in their computers: Free for today only:
Karl Iglesias's The 101 Habits Of Highly Successful Screenwriters: Insider's Secrets from Hollywood's Top Writers Smile
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047T73NC/?tag=pwr1-20
Like  •  Comment  •  Mar 26, 2012 at 8:17pm EDT
3 people like this.
Neat!
Like  •  Mar 26, 2012 at 8:21pm EDT
Like  •  Comment  •  Mar 17, 2012 at 10:23pm EDT
1 person likes this.
Thank you, Charles. Awesome greenery, too. Love the green hearts. Smile
Like  •  Mar 18, 2012 at 12:09am EDT
*Shamrock* Happy St. Patty's Day! *Shamrock*
I almost wrote St. Party's after taking a sip...okay. maybe two sips...
of a green liquid...
green tea, that is. *Laugh*
Like  •  Comment  •  Mar 17, 2012 at 6:41pm EDT
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*Shamrock* Thanks for giving me the idea to *Shamrock*

*Shamrock* post a holiday greeting update! *Shamrock*

           *Shamrock*            Smile            *Shamrock*          
1 Like  •  Mar 17, 2012 at 7:07pm EDT
I just realized I drank a mojito which is "green" in that it has lime in it!! And something else, uh...rum!
3 Like  •  Mar 17, 2012 at 7:44pm EDT
Green tea? mmm . . . That sounds good!
1 Like  •  Mar 17, 2012 at 9:24pm EDT
Belated happy birthday. Smile Today is my B-Day so when I saw your bio and that you are a march baby, I just had to say hi. My day has been wonderful, how about your day?
3/6/53
Like  •  Comment  •  Mar 6, 2012 at 9:16pm EST
1 person likes this.
How nice! Happy Birthday, Dogpack!
My day was great, too, thanks to my family. Smile
Like  •  Mar 6, 2012 at 9:49pm EST
Happy Birthday! Wishing you the best bday.
Like  •  Comment  •  Mar 1, 2012 at 9:00am EST
1 person likes this.
Thank you very much, Lana. Smile
Like  •  Mar 1, 2012 at 1:11pm EST
*BalloonP*Happy birthday, happy birthday
we love you.
Happy birthday and may all your dreams come true.
When you blow out the candles,
one remains aglow *CandleB*
and that's the one within your heart
whereever you go! *CakeB*
Many happy blessings.
Keep on shining! *Star*
Like  •  Comment  •  Mar 1, 2012 at 7:43am EST
1 person likes this.
Thank you!*Heart*
What a sweet poem! I love it. Smile
Like  •  Mar 1, 2012 at 1:10pm EST
Happy Birthday to you, Joy! May each and every passing year bring you wisdom, peace and cheer!
Like  •  Comment  •  Feb 29, 2012 at 8:27pm EST
1 person likes this.
Thank you very much, Breaker. Smile
Like  •  Feb 29, 2012 at 9:06pm EST
I think I had a sugar overload on this V'day. I posted in the wrong forum. How embarrassing! *Blush* I better shut up.
Like  •  Comment  •  Feb 14, 2012 at 5:43pm EST
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Anytime. Wink
Like  •  Feb 14, 2012 at 6:24pm EST
Oh my goodness! You made me laugh! Wrong forum! Hahahaha! Too funny...
Like  •  Feb 15, 2012 at 6:24am EST
Well, my dear, you're not alone.... I've done that myself! You know what's important? Being able to smile at yourself. Personally, I laugh at myself all the time! :D
Like  •  Mar 1, 2012 at 1:07am EST
Happy Valentine's Day!
It's pancakes for us with lotsa blueberry topping. Smile
*Laugh* *Heart* "I don't understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine's Day. When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon."
-Anonymous
Like  •  Comment  •  Feb 14, 2012 at 11:37am EST
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Ugh, you just ruined my Valentine's Day! *Laugh*
Like  •  Feb 14, 2012 at 4:39pm EST
funny and true! stupid cupid...
1 Like  •  Feb 15, 2012 at 12:30pm EST
LOL... thanks for the grin, I love it!
Like  •  Mar 1, 2012 at 1:08am EST
Let Apple know you love "Writing Prompts" the best.
http://www.facebook.com/AppStore/posts/10150559856199421
Like  •  Comment  •  Jan 29, 2012 at 1:54pm EST
5 people like this.
LOL, just downloaded the character one and the prompt one on my Android...and I can't stop playing with them. Awesome tools for writers!
2 Like  •  Jan 30, 2012 at 11:46am EST
That's great, Darkin. Smile I'm waiting for the character one to be available for Kindle Fire. I'd really like to play with them on my laptop though. I use the computer the most.
Like  •  Feb 14, 2012 at 12:57pm EST
My new hobby: Reading WdC Writers' recently published novels. Smile
Just finished Nomar Knight's Darkness Roams at Night (about to be published and five stars definitely) and started reading StephB 's Moldavian Moon 2: Twilight Over Moldavia.
A hot cup of Earl Grey, Kindle or laptop, a comfy place to sit, reading glasses...and heaven! *Coffeeo* *Reading*
Like  •  Comment  •  Jan 25, 2012 at 9:59am EST
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McKinzie S Heart is a great writer and has one ebook published and 2 more coming out soon. Check her out. Elemental Seduction The Dance can be found on Amazon.com and others. She is also a WDC member.
Like  •  Jan 25, 2012 at 10:37am EST
Oldwarrior - Disabled Veteran just published one and says:
I have published Them-2, written on WDC , at Outskirts Press, Copies are available now at:
http://outskirtspress.com/bookstore/9781432786489.html
Like  •  Jan 25, 2012 at 11:51am EST
I've been on a reading kick lately as well. Nomar is so talented and from what I was fortunate enough to read of his book, I think it will do quite well. *Bigsmile* If I might--another WDC author, George Lasher has a novel out called "The Falcon and His Desert Rose." It was a fantastic read. *Thumbsup*
Like  •  Jan 25, 2012 at 1:51pm EST
I am going to start your package from WDC Power Reviewers Holiday Auction.
Package # 30
6 reviews of poetry (300 characters or more)
3 images made by me.
2 reviews of images (95 characters or more)
A merit badge of my choice

But, you have no images that I could find...
Like  •  Comment  •  Jan 6, 2012 at 7:28pm EST
*Confettir* *Confettir* *Confettir* Happy 2012, WdC! Smile
May the new year bring universal peace, love, and understanding.
May all our writing bring us true success.
And for a while in 2012, don't forget to enjoy writing 2011 when you have to date something. Wink
Like  •  Comment  •  Dec 31, 2011 at 8:11am EST
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Happy New Year, Joy!
1 Like  •  Dec 31, 2011 at 10:49am EST
FYI:
Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award-- general fiction and YA -- Enter between Jan 23 & Feb 5, 2012. Free entry Only the first 5000 entries will be accepted.
Check in amazon.com
Like  •  Comment  •  Dec 28, 2011 at 4:32pm EST
5 people like this.
"Snowball Fight for R.A.O.K.! ~ Ended." 
Now that even Florida is cooling down...if it's possible... Wink
Like  •  Comment  •  Dec 27, 2011 at 2:22pm EST
5 people like this.
I don't know how I will find snow here, in Rio. This weekend it was 40 degrees -- Celsius, of course. *Bigsmile* But it did cool down a bit.
1 Like  •  Dec 27, 2011 at 2:36pm EST
Gee, I am in Michigan and normally we measure how much snow we get in feet. But, since our new measure is in CC we aren't getting so much. CC= C limate C hange. Or, is CC a myth again? Guess I will borrow a couple of your snow balls. Thanks!
2 Like  •  Dec 27, 2011 at 4:40pm EST
Don't have snow here but it's 2 degree Celsius in Delhi, India. Wow, it's really hot in Rio!!
1 Like  •  Dec 27, 2011 at 5:29pm EST
Merry Christmas!
Happy Hanukkah!
Happy Everything!
Hope your day is filled with love and happiness. Smile
Like  •  Comment  •  Dec 25, 2011 at 5:31pm EST
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Wishing the same for you and yours, Joy. *Heart*
Like  •  Dec 25, 2011 at 9:25pm EST
Happy holidays to you too, Joy!
Like  •  Dec 26, 2011 at 8:21am EST
I like the idea of wishing people happy everything/anything. Why wait for special occasions to tell people they're important to us?
1 Like  •  Dec 26, 2011 at 12:13pm EST
*Pencil* To UK writers---Happy National Short Story Day! *Pencil*
Like  •  Comment  •  Dec 22, 2011 at 6:56am EST
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Yay, I love National Short Story Day!!!!
Like  •  Dec 22, 2011 at 2:24pm EST
Hey, sorry that I haven't been able to fulfill your packages. I have been sick this week, and it is hard for me to concentrate. This is taking forever to write this. Lol. Hopefully I can do it next week.

Charles-Gone Until June 10th
Like  •  Comment  •  Dec 16, 2011 at 2:33pm EST
Sorry you're not feeling well. Don't worry about the packages. Feel better first. There's no hurry.
Like  •  Dec 16, 2011 at 4:47pm EST
Thanks. Hopefully I'll be feeling better either by tomorrow or Sunday.
Like  •  Dec 16, 2011 at 5:17pm EST
"E.T.G. Holiday Jail - A - Thon" 
In jail
Need a bail!
SOS!
Like  •  Comment  •  Dec 7, 2011 at 7:40pm EST
Thank you Demon Squirrel of Doom! ! I'm free at last. *Laugh* If it weren't for you, I would seriously consider high-beaming to Kepler-22b.
Like  •  Dec 9, 2011 at 12:15pm EST
Lol. I was the one who jailed you! *Laugh*
1 Like  •  Dec 16, 2011 at 2:30pm EST
*Laugh*
Like  •  Dec 16, 2011 at 5:08pm EST
Made it to 50,794 words in NaNo a few minutes ago. Knowing the ending helps. The story still has about three chapters to go. I'll try to finish the whole thing before the end of the month.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Like  •  Comment  •  Nov 23, 2011 at 12:59pm EST
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*Balloonp**Balloonv**Balloonb*
Like  •  Nov 23, 2011 at 1:16pm EST
40,318 words in NaNo. And my mind's a mush. I had fallen behind and thought would never catch up. I wrote about 4000 words since early morning today. That never happens to me because I'm a stickler with every word and have to research every single thing as I write. Bad habit, but I won't shake it. *Laugh* It helps in the long run.
Like  •  Comment  •  Nov 20, 2011 at 12:40pm EST
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Hey! Don't be so hard on yourself! You've got ten more days. That's just a thousand words a day. You can do it!
1 Like  •  Nov 20, 2011 at 1:19pm EST
That is awesome! I am close to 33,000 myself. Not even remotly close to publishable, but I believe the idea is to force the words down so the ideas can be sifted out in later edits. (My first NaNo, am I right?)It's been fun, even missing clumps of hair.
1 Like  •  Nov 20, 2011 at 2:35pm EST
Thanks, guys. Smile
Jimminy, I bet all NaNo stories have clumps of hair missing. *Laugh* This is my third Nano. After each one I got so sick of the stories that I haven't touch them for revision or anything. I bet that will be the case again. Revision has never been my forte! *Blush*
Like  •  Nov 20, 2011 at 2:42pm EST
Hello. I'm the newest addition to the pink team, thought I'd drop you a note.
Like  •  Comment  •  Oct 4, 2011 at 7:54am EDT
Welcome to the pink team, Outasync. I bet you'll do great.
Like  •  Oct 4, 2011 at 11:48am EDT
Thank you so much for the raffle tickets!! *Balloonb*
Like  •  Comment  •  Sep 4, 2011 at 8:40am EDT
My pleasure. Smile
And thank you too,for running such a successful raffle.
Like  •  Oct 4, 2011 at 11:49am EDT
*Balloon3**Balloon5* Happy 11th, Everyone!
Remember to support fund-raisers for the several activities that help our members and, directly or indirectly, all of us. Smile
Like  •  Comment  •  Sep 3, 2011 at 6:55pm EDT
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Indeed! Great reminder, Joy! Smile
2 Like  •  Sep 3, 2011 at 8:42pm EDT
Thank you, Ruwth. Smile
Yes , it is a long time and I enjoyed every minute of it. {e:delight.
Like  •  Comment  •  Jun 29, 2011 at 10:11pm EDT
 
*Balloonb* *Balloonp* Congratulations on 10 years on WDC! *Balloonp* *Balloonb*
Like  •  Comment  •  Jun 29, 2011 at 8:41pm EDT
Thank you, Leger. *Heart*
I feel lucky and privileged to have been here for so long.
Like  •  Comment  •  Jun 29, 2011 at 10:01am EDT
*Balloonv* Happy WDC birthday! *Balloonv*
Like  •  Comment  •  Jun 29, 2011 at 9:54am EDT
hey nice wordcount you've got there! *Delight*
Like  •  Comment  •  Nov 15, 2010 at 11:06am EST
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woohooo! nice work, lady!
Like  •  Nov 18, 2010 at 10:08pm EST
Thank you, J; Smile although, I'm not quite finished yet. It will take a few more chapters.
Like  •  Nov 19, 2010 at 12:13am EST
I hear you there! *Laugh* I am promising myself I will try to put the book down for the month of December, so the race is on for me to get as much of this thing committed to "print" as possible. best of luck with the rest of your novel and congrats on taking it this far!
Like  •  Nov 19, 2010 at 12:16am EST
I was wondering. Could you direct me on how to start listening to classical music. My music-taste is far from it, but I've always been kind of fascinated by the classical composers. Maybe if you could tell me, where to start??
Like  •  Comment  •  Nov 15, 2010 at 8:37am EST
Hi, Brido.
I'm no expert to teach listening music to anyone, but I'd say start with short pieces that are pleasing to your ears. Then go on to the longer ones, then to symphonies, which are novels compared to short stories. Listen regularly and you'll get the hang of it. Btw, NPR radios have good quality, varied music. Smile
Like  •  Nov 15, 2010 at 10:05pm EST
Hello and welcome to Team Gold! *Star*
Like  •  Comment  •  Oct 23, 2010 at 12:43pm EDT
Hi Synch,
Actually, I'm a brownie this year. Hope your team does very well. Smile
Like  •  Nov 15, 2010 at 12:16pm EST
*BalloonB* *BalloonB* Happy WDC 10th Birthday! Hope you're enjoying the festivities! *BalloonB* *BalloonB*
Like  •  Comment  •  Sep 6, 2010 at 12:54pm EDT
Happy 10th!!! *Balloonb* *Balloonp* *Balloonb* *Balloonp*
Like  •  Comment  •  Sep 5, 2010 at 12:53pm EDT
Happy WDC Birthday!!! *Balloonp* *Balloonb*
Like  •  Comment  •  Sep 3, 2010 at 9:22am EDT
*Balloonp* a sweet wish of happy birthday to wdc members. Hope you enjoy it *Bigsmile*
Like  •  Comment  •  Sep 1, 2010 at 1:27pm EDT
Just saying "HI"! - Sonali
Like  •  Comment  •  May 8, 2010 at 11:36am EDT
Hi Joy! *Bigsmile* Just sending a smile your way to start May!
Like  •  Comment  •  May 2, 2010 at 12:39pm EDT
Hi Joy! 'Just leaving you a little note to say hello. Smile
Like  •  Comment  •  Apr 29, 2010 at 6:47pm EDT
Hi Joy! I hope you're enjoying your day. Smile
Like  •  Comment  •  Apr 28, 2010 at 12:53pm EDT
I do not scribble rules. I ponder over them, figuring out how best to break them. Then my timidness gets in the way and I don't dare.

But in passing, I leave a message of Peace and Joy.
Like  •  Comment  •  Apr 28, 2010 at 4:25am EDT
I love this place........I drug the sofa in from the porch.... I hope you don't mind if I get comfortable. I LOVE WHAT YOU'VE DONE WITH THE PLACE, JOY!!! *Heart*
Like  •  Comment  •  Apr 27, 2010 at 5:41pm EDT
Hi from Starr.r, one of Joy's biggest fans!
Like  •  Comment  •  Apr 27, 2010 at 3:48pm EDT
Bear Hugs from the Bear Cave! *Bigsmile* YOU RAOK ROCK!
Like  •  Comment  •  Apr 26, 2010 at 8:11am EDT
hi!! Bigsmile
Like  •  Comment  •  Apr 25, 2010 at 3:42pm EDT
Bigsmile
Like  •  Comment  •  Mar 20, 2010 at 12:05am EDT
Welcome to my port!
Look around; make yourselves at home.
Having fun with writing is my first rule. The other rules are negotiable. Smile
Like  •  Comment  •  Mar 19, 2010 at 4:43pm EDT
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