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"Behind the Curtains" takes a close look at what publishers actually do for writers: something I hope you'll look at if you're vacillating between going it alone or seeking a publisher. Our own Mac tweeted a link! I'm chuffed, if an American can be chuffed. http://barbararogan.com/blog/?p=386

My review of CAVENDISH HOME FOR BOYS & GIRLS

I continue with my fictionalization of world building elements: FORWARD! A Military Review

On speed reading and novels, and cats who speed read, and .... other stuff LINK

The Ambiguous Sexuality of Vampires - http://wp.me/p2q6dm-7Y

My reaction to an article that points out that bisexual vampires are usually depicted as amoral and depraved.

A mixed bag of a revamp, news of short story sales, and details of where to find my books in the UK.
http://www.williammeikle.com/latest.html

What's a Budding Fantasy Author to Do?

I finished the Orson Scott Card book on How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy, which I must highly recommend to anyone looking to enter this genre. It led to some random musing over the speculative fiction market, particularly the fantasy portion of the market for budding writers.

Now on to OSC's Characters & Viewpoints, another must-read I have obviously thought of reading only **after** finishing my fantasy ms.

http://www.signalsfromthearc.blogspot.ca/2013/02/speculative-fiction-for-budding-authors.html

a brief thought about minor characters

http://farseeingfairytales.blogspot.com/2013/02/vatican-cameos.html

Yes, about a gem of a restaurant near where I live.

Books with BettieLee - Fade to Black by AWer Francis Knight

http://bettieleetwo.wordpress.com/2013/02/18/fade-to-black-rojan-dizon-1-by-francis-knight/

Yes I did update my blog today. It's part of a blog hop to post 8 lines of your WIP Weekend Writing Warriors - The Milk Carton Murders

On Authorized Musings: A Conversation About What is "Real"

On The Elka Almanac: Black and White Sunday February 17 2013

My pseudo-series on "ruthless writing" continues. This one's all about putting some of those dark things lurking around inside you to work for your fiction.

Ruthless Writing: Exploit Your Fears

TV Tropes Monday: Colony Drop

For when you absolutely most destroy a planet with a single shot.

Just a big shout-out and thanks to my friends and followers >> http://wp.me/p2k90c-HF

Some people consider cursing to be low class or a sign of a weak vocabulary, but in today's article I counter that argument and discuss how cursing can be an art form.

Looking for Inspiration? Try New Zealand

http://secretlifeofatownie.blogspot.com/2013/02/looking-for-inspiration-try-new-zealand.html

In defense of writing, a rant.

Today I've posted my 18th haiku this month - one per day in February - which is also the 25th post this month!

I've never posted more than 12 times a month and now I'm really breaking my record because of NaHaiWriMo, a challenge that helps me write daily. I'm glad I've joined this challenge!

I want to do the same thing in March, too. I hope I'll find the time!

Talkin' dialect: http://luciesmoker.wordpress.com/2013/02/18/talkin-dialects/

On Writer Unboxed, Flying Fingers or Tapping Toes: Art is Art is Art