What did you blog about today?

[Stephen Palmer]

There are very likely a lot of introverts on this forum. I just thought I'd share this excellent book with those introverts. I think I may have mentioned it before, but it deserves repeating…

 

[Jo Zebedee]

Yeah, it was/is depressing, but very interesting. From what I've read/heard, it's this kind of blog post -- how I self-published -- that tends to attract the most attention, because there are so many aspiring writers out there.

@Juliana, I'd like to see a spotlight on cover art/design, if you can find a suitable interviewee.

You were right, by the way. In two days I've had more hits on this than any other blog. Well into three figures.

Misery sells....

 

[Droflet]

Great news, Jo. It's good to see that rewards come to those who put in the greatest effort. You keep goin' girl.

 

[ratsy]

I posted about reading classics HERE

 

[Juliana]

Nice piece, @ratsy. I'm pretty deficient on the classics, too; so much to read, so little time!!!

 

[ratsy]

I know. It is hard to get to everything. And now that I've started to read some science fiction, I'm doomed because there is just so much I've never read.

I better live to be 300

 

[Jo Zebedee]

I know. It is hard to get to everything. And now that I've started to read some science fiction, I'm doomed because there is just so much I've never read.

I better live to be 300

The speed you read at, you'll be fine. I'm glad you liked Salem's Lot, though - I think it's one of King's best. The house is just so creepy...

 

[HareBrain]

There are very likely a lot of introverts on this forum. I just thought I'd share this excellent book with those introverts. I think I may have mentioned it before, but it deserves repeating…

I'm not sure you have mentioned it before -- at least, I didn't notice it. Anyway, I'm glad you did mention it, as it's proving to be a very interesting read.

 

[Ensign Shah]

@Stephen Palmer and @HareBrain. Coincidentally, I have just blogged (my first and only blog,) about my very quiet daughter who quite frankly excells at dancing but would rather sit in pain than speak to someone. I know a lot of children grow out of things like that but wondered if this book might be useful?

 

[Michael Coorlim]

Blogged about my writing process.

 

[HareBrain]

@Stephen Palmer and @HareBrain. Coincidentally, I have just blogged (my first and only blog,) about my very quiet daughter who quite frankly excells at dancing but would rather sit in pain than speak to someone. I know a lot of children grow out of things like that but wondered if this book might be useful?

I've only read a small part of it so far, but it seems to provide plenty of reasons why it's OK to be quiet, and that might be something she needs to hear if she's being pressured to be more extrovert and that isn't something she's comfortable with.

 

[Ensign Shah]

@HareBrain. I've done a few techniques around selective mutism with her but think this might be worth a read, thank you.

 

[ratsy]

In case any one missed this one from FB and the Blog here. I have been so lucky to have a bunch of things on the go this year, and I can only hope the trend continues. Of course, when I say lucky, I mean I worked hard to make it all happen (with the occasional goat sacrifice...right @thaddeus6th )

http://nathanhystad.ticketyboopress.co.uk/young-adventurers-heroes-explorers-swashbucklers/

 

[thaddeus6th]

Congrats, Ratsy.

Sacrificing goats to Apollo is the only sensible approach to marketing.

 

[millymollymo]

New projects.
http://www.millymollymo.com/news/

 

[KyleAW]

Random brain leaving added, in the format of a short, short story. Enjoy,

 

[thaddeus6th]

I was tagged yesterday as part of the 777 Writer's Game.

So, here's my post. I could only tag 7 other writers, (could've done double that), alas. There's a very short excerpt from Sir Edric's Kingdom included [no spoilers or hints thereof]:

http://thaddeusthesixth.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/777-writers-game.html

 

[Jo Zebedee]

Ah, a challenge. I like a challenge. Here's mine (I deliberately missed out a couple of Chronners who I know have good connections, so others would have someone to tag - but I think we'll run out of steam quite soon - hence why I jumped so quickly):

http://jozebwrites.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/777-writers-game.html

 

[thaddeus6th]

You work far too fast, Springs.

Think you're right about the steam bit, though. [It's surprisingly hard to find a non-spoiler, coherent seven lines all together, I thought].

 

[Jo Zebedee]

You work far too fast, Springs.

Think you're right about the steam bit, though. [It's surprisingly hard to find a non-spoiler, coherent seven lines all together, I thought].

You caught me when I was writing anyway and musing about getting something onto the blog (the post this week I was going to use is going up on sffworld tomorrow instead, which is nice, and the one I want to write - inspired by @HareBrain and I talking about worlds being the mystery element of the story vs a vehicle for character stories is going to take a bit of time to nail).

It did take a bit of searching for, right enough. Hopefully mine will intrigue readers of book one....