SISCO's Blog (Book) https://www.Writing.Com/main/profile.php/blog/siscok Thank you! First of all, thank you to everyone who has sent me best wishes for my twelfth account anniversary - Not to mention the MBs, cNotes, and notebook posts! I only wish I had found this site back in 2000 when it was Stories.com. An extra ten years of a younger and fitter me could have made me a much better writer and WDC member. Perhaps I'll find a time machine and go back to September 2000, or just wr...[Read Full Post] Sun, 05 Dec 2021 20:36:50 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1022803 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1022803 Sisco's Good Deeds Group annual Christmas auction and raffle is OPEN for bidding and raffle ticket purchases! [Link To Item #xmasauction] Thank you to everyone who participates as you are helping raise funds for [Link To Item #RAOK] 20%, [Link To Item #1188309] 20%, [Link To Item #nocontest] 20%, and [Link To Item #1565040] 20%. Ten lucky raffle winners will receive 2% each of the total funds raised. [I...[Read Full Post] Fri, 03 Dec 2021 13:22:11 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1022738 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1022738 Just like [Link To User wordgeek] to have a membership helpline! [Link To Item #2225623] Don't forget you can also ask for help with upgraded membership here: [Link To Item #787735] And premium memberships here: [Link To Item #1887684] Or if you're looking for that special package, take a look here: [Link To Item #1649329] Have a great week, everyone. ...[Read Full Post] Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:10:37 EDT https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1011871 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1011871 I am online. However, I am currently rearranging [Link To Item #nag] folders and other group related things. Please excuse me if I don't get back to you even though you will see I am here tonight. Have a great evening, everyone. [Image #1950190] UPDATE: Now I have a list filling two A4 pages of things "To-Do" ...[Read Full Post] Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:02:58 EDT https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1011248 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1011248 A huge thank you to [Link To User satet] and [Link To Item #1188309] for this fantastic award! [Image #2251629] And for the wonderful MB that accompanies it! ...[Read Full Post] Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:52:53 EDT https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1011168 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1011168 It's OPEN - It's OPEN - It's OPEN! [Link To Item #pirate] Check out the AMAZING packages! I want them all. Thank you in advance to all who participate, and a huge thank you to all the package and GP donors to date. ...[Read Full Post] Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:50:54 EDT https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1011167 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1011167 Attention Newbies! If you have been a member of W.Com for less than 6 months, this contest is just for you! Short Stories and poems can win prizes. Come over and take a look at what could be your first contest on W.Com. FREE to enter! [Link To Item #nocontest] [Image #1654850] ...[Read Full Post] Mon, 31 May 2021 14:29:07 EDT https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1011058 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1011058 While sifting through the mountains of items in [Link To Item #nag] and updating everything before we officially reopen on June 1st, I found this and remembered why I started the group. [Link To Item #1661124] I am still amazed at the response I had when I asked for volunteers to help run the group this time around. Just as in the past, amazing people stepped forward and were quick to offer help in any way they can. So, for 2021, I would...[Read Full Post] Sat, 22 May 2021 19:35:44 EDT https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1010586 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1010586 The ReWrite contest will return in September 2021. [Link To Item #rewrite] You're proud of your portfolio. You've put up some great work, and excellent feedback has helped you make it even better. Through the years, your skill has grown - nothing shows that better than when you happen to look through your old work and suddenly feel an urge to set it on fire. You were once proud of it, but now you ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 18 May 2021 20:14:07 EDT https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1010392 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/1010392 Infamy! I was the guest author on the "Tweep Nation" podcast this week. It lasted for 1hr45min, so it might be best to have it playing while you do something else. The hostesses: Dionne Lister is a very talented Australian author. YA fantasy with lots of dragons. Dionne is often asked to attend and speak at literary events. Amber Norrgard is a very talented American author. Specialising in erotic stories and poetry. Amber also teaches about ...[Read Full Post] Fri, 19 Jul 2013 19:43:29 EDT https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/787130 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/787130 [Link To Item #1889041] is giving 33% of funds raised from 1st - 30th June 2013 to the [Link To Item #1887678] . Please support it if you can, and spread the word. Sun, 02 Jun 2013 17:16:54 EDT https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/784088 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/784088 [Link To Item #1761581] Is looking for some new group Captains the help run the group and activities. We are looking for members that are proactive and approachable. You should have a good grasp of the functions of W.Com, as you will be assisting newbies with any queries they may have. Previous experience of running a group is not required, although it would be beneficial. If you are interested in applying for the position, please post in the group forum [Link To Item #1761568] or...[Read Full Post] Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:46:59 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/775712 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/775712 [Link To Item #1889041] is giving 33% of funds raised from 15 - 28th February 2013 to the [Link To Item #1887678] . Please support it if you can, and spread the word. Regards, Sisco. [Image #4000] [Image #1667755] [Image #1793102] [Image #1886198] [Image #1880542] [Image #1659807] ...[Read Full Post] Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:41:03 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/775027 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/775027 Hi. My items, [Link To Item #1880228] , [Link To Item #1873271] , [Link To Item #1886658] and my portfolio at [Link To User siscok] have all been honoured with a nomination to [Link To Item #1376303] in the Best Poetry Collection, Best New Contest, and Best Portfolio categories. To whomever nominated my items, Thank you! All nominations are here: [Link To Item #1902024] Regards, Sisco. [Image #4000] [Image #1667...[Read Full Post] Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:44:42 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/774103 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/774103 He left me a lovely YELLOW suitcase! I am honoured to have been made a "Preferred Author" on W.Com. Regards, Sisco. [Image #4000] [Image #1906550] [Image #1723366] [Image #1904273] [Image #1886198] [Image #1880542] [Image #1659807] ...[Read Full Post] Fri, 14 Dec 2012 03:27:49 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/768408 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/768408 Hi blog readers. For anyone not on planet Earth in November... It was NaNoWriMo. (National Novel Writing Month) I ended the push with 50,189 words, (Target is 50k +) and as it was my first - I am exhausted. Well done to all that participated, even if you didn't reach the 50k! You did write more than you would have done if you hadn't taken part. I was also very pleased to receive an e-mail to tell me I had won something else... Best member to member poetry review...[Read Full Post] Sun, 02 Dec 2012 20:45:42 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/767477 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/767477 Hello Blog readers! I have decided to write a Blog post to keep you updated with my NaNoWriMo effort. If you haven't heard of NaNoWriMo - look here [Link: 'http://www.nanowrimo.org'] The objective is to write a 50,000+ word novel in thirty days or less. (1st - 30th November) My daily word count and running total: Day 1: 2,088 - 2,088 Day 2: 2,195 - 4,284 Day 3: 1,668 - 5,952 Day 4: 894 - 6,846 Day 5: 0 - 6,846 (Day off) Day 6: 3,162 - 10,008 Day 7: 0 - 10,00...[Read Full Post] Sat, 01 Dec 2012 19:08:12 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/764746 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/764746 Hello Blog readers! November 1st started with a beautiful e-mail and a Merit Badge. I would like to give a huge thank you to [Link To Item #1188309] for this award! [Image #1901390] It was totally unexpected and really made my day/week/month/?? Then I managed to slowly make my way through the remainder of my e-mail, and had another nice surprise! For completing the "Comma Sense" course, and surprising myself with an "A-." Thank you [Link To Us...[Read Full Post] Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:52:49 EDT https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/764745 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/764745 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 16:10:47 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/759984 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/759984 Hello readers... First of all, [Link To Item #1868482] has finally finished for me. A big thank you to [Link To User octobersun2] for getting me to write something every week for the past 13 weeks. Well I did miss one week, but I was ending an auction and reviewing all the entries for my [Link To Item #1873271] so I don't feel to guilty. I managed to get a one year premium membership renewal, due to the generosity of the wonderful people on here! Thank you all that helped - I know who you are... *^*He...[Read Full Post] Sat, 25 Aug 2012 21:34:40 EDT https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/759373 https://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/759373