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Couldn’t Resist
Gwen
06
Apr 2010

One of my fabulous critique partners, Roni,  bestowed this lovely award upon me and I couldn’t pass on an opportunity to make up lies about other people I know, so I’m actually going to participate. 

 

Rules:

  1. Five recipients.
  2. Make up something about the people you give the award to.
  3. Link to the people you give it to.
  4. Link back to the original award post.

Here are my 5 chosen victi–… uh… blogosphere soulmates:  

Thomma Lyn Grindstaff, because she can talk to cats and actually understand what they say back to her and translate for others.   

Debbie Mumford, because we were sisters in a past life, in Scotland, only then *I* was the boss. :P

A. Catherine Noon, because she can sing an appropriate song for any troublesome situation we find ourselves in and/or knit us a means of escape.  

Rose Lerner, because, srsly, what kind of soulmate would I be if I didn’t plug IN FOR A PENNY?  GO BUY IT NOW!!! (She pays me $.01 every time I say that.)

Kerry Allen, because I need to get on her good side if I want to survive her plot for world domination.

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Word Wednesday?
Gwen
10
Mar 2010

I don’t know if this will be a regular thing, but today, it works.  Courtesy of dictionary.com, today’s word is . . .

phantasmagoria

\fan-taz-muh-GOR-ee-uh\ , noun;

1. A shifting series or succession of things seen or imagined, as in a dream.
2. Any constantly changing scene.

Just rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it?  I had to share because I wondered if anyone besides me thinks that is a perfect title for an erotic paranormal set in a mental institution.

… carry on.  
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13 Reasons I Heart the RWA
Gwen
25
Feb 2010


My first TT since 2008!  Please excuse the graphic – I haven’t made a new one yet.

  1. It’s official. I feel like a “real professional” knowing I have a monthly meeting to attend.  (Or a recovering addict – I guess that works too.)
  2. Networking. No where else can you rub shoulders with sucessful career authors like Cherry Adair, Stella Cameron, and Lauren Dane.
  3. Making friends. People just like me, who have to make an effort to get out of their pajamas on a Saturday to make a meeting, but show up full of energy and passion for writing anyway.
  4. Workshops. Maybe my chapter is just blessed, but we’ve had some amazing speakers – all FREE.
  5. Romance Writer’s Report. I love getting this.  Not only does it help me expand my TBR list every month, but it includes great articles on craft, inspriation, and the business-side of writing.
  6. Advice on demand. It amazed me the first time I saw published authors chiming in to answer newbie questions.  This is the Holy Grail of the RWA, IMO.
  7. Rights of passage. Maybe it sounds silly, but when I received my feather boa at ECWC for going PRO, I really felt like I’d accomplished something and I’m looking forward to the day I can snag the brass ring of PAN status.
  8. Support. When you’re down and out and feel like giving up, there is always someone there to kick you in the butt, or lend a helping hand.
  9. Insider info. What does all this stuff with Amazon and Macmillan mean – thanks to the authors in my chapter, I think I have a better handle on it.
  10. Advocacy. The RWA goes to bat for its members.  It only took 2 days for Harlequin Enterprises to change their self-publishing approach.
  11. Accountability, Encouragment, and Celebration. Fellow members are there to help you celebrate your successes and hold you accountable for acheiving your goals.  The GSRWA has a “Goal Bowl” lottery that we do every month.
  12. Contests. You can enter these without membership, but the contest loop keeps you up to date on opportunities, and you usually get a discount for being a member.  Contests are a great way to get exposure and valuable feedback.
  13. Conferences. Meet and pitch to editors and agents, hear inspiring speeches from best-selling authors, attend workshops, and HAVE FUN!

Speaking of conferences, if you’re in the NW, consider attending the Emerald City Writers’ Conference – it’s going to ROCK, and the best part …

You will already know someone there!       

Writers, if you’re not a member of the RWA, I strongly suggest you consider it.  And if you don’t write romance, find a similar organization in your genre and join – they are worth every penny of the annual dues.  You will not be sorry.

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