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I'm sorry.... so sorry...

easy enough.... one person apologizes, the next explains why they did what they did, the apologizes for something else.... P1.... i am sorry i apologize too much, but.... P2... I am Canadian and that's...

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Hello again . . .

Following a long time away I have come back to bore you all. I had to give me self a new name etc as I lost all of my original login information - used to be Frederick Williams. Hope every thing is...

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Congratulations, Mary!!!

   I just wanted to take a moment to say a HUGE congratulations to Mary on her Finalist status for the Foreword Book of the Year Awards!!! It is well deserved and I am so happy you are finally getting...

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COSMOS

COSMOS (National Geographic Link) COSMOS (Global Canada Link) This is the start of an amazing series. It is now two episodes alone. The first was about the milky way. the second was about molecules....

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Malaysia Airlines

Satellite Data Reveal Route of Missing Malaysia Airlines Plane This gets more confusing every day. I can't imagine what the families are going through. Now this is saying that it was tracked by pings...

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If you die while under contract ...

What happens to the books and the royalties?   This is an important issue for every author under contract. I’m updating my will and a trust, and I got to thinking of what’s changed since the last...

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Sending prayers, Kerr-girl

Our dear Kerr has been away for some time, not because she wanted to be but because of circumstances. This last weekend, her dear Reno passed away, losing his battle with cancer. Kerr, I am so sorry...

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My computer is pooched

So...I can't access fb or yahoo or basically any site that I need a secure connection to access...something is wrong with my computer and I don't know how/when/if I can fix it. SAVE ME!!!!

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Round One

Round One “How did the dream start? “What do you think it started with? Knights and Dragons?” “Anything can exist in the mind.” “You mean in the realm of the imagination.” “Sure. Continue.” “Anyway, I...

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The Great WAMMerican eScape

The Great WAMMerican eScape! *this message is brought to you from the wonderful folks at Writers AMuse Me Publishing.

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Word Crimes

 

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a new shakey

hello all. i feel like i've returned from a long, scary journey. three weeks ago i had an emergency surgery. i was so sick with fever and violent vomiting that most of september is a blur. i live alone...

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Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Birthday Steve

Hope you have a wonderful awesome day today!

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Poetry Contest

No fees. Deadline August 31st. Unpublished poems only. Winner gets money and poem is published at Cultural Weekly. http://www.culturalweekly.com/poetry-contest-time/

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Leave a Message or Talk to Yourself Thread

I had so much fun with the western. I would love to write one; I just have too many things on my plate right now, and can't think of anything original for a western that hasn't been done yet.

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102 Resources for Fiction Writers

So here is this link with many many links. 102 links to keep you busy reading about writing. Just don't get so busy reading about writing that you forget to write....

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19th century

I'm writing a book that is set in a small town in the 19th century. On top of one specific bit of information I need, any factually correct websites about 19th century life you can point me to would be...

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Still, At Your Door

Good gawd I ate that book in two bites. It was fantastic. Here's the review I left on Goodreads. Where do I start? The writing was beautiful. Ms. Ramos has a way with words that takes your hand and...

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Say somethinig about the person below you

The person below me is gonna post that i am a Luciferous Lobster! This is even more interesting than the above stuff I have stolen from the graveyard of forewarned writers. If you take particle in...

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Would you rather?

Rules are simple. Poster ask two questions, starting with "Would you rather..." any questions at all... the next poster answers which one they would rather do, then asks two questions of his/her own....

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working on the chain, gang

take the last word of the previous post to start your next witty pretty statement... cliches and quotes are welcome. Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates.

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Answer with a Question?

Do You Think You Blockheads Can Handle This?

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The Scarlet Letter

Am I reading the wrong book or is this seriously the worst pile of descriptive horse-shit that was ever written? I'm actually serious here. I got a copy of this on my ereader and I'm wondering if I got...

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Alliteration sentences

Allie adores agitating Adam aggressively adorning alacrity.

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You Might Laugh....

Okay.... I can't be the only person in here who loves Sailor Moon, especially the reboot, Sailor Moon Crystal. Am I? LOL It's entirely possible that I am. LOL Sailor Moon was HUGE in the 90's when I...

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Hey guys.

Thinking of an interesting way to say hello is exhausting... so I'll greet the group with my customary awkward smile, raised eye brows, a slight bowing of the head, and a half-assed salute with two...

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Introductory Essay

LOL, Walter don't worry about it. Just turn in a revised version and we will talk about it tomorrow. ---Original message--- Sent: Monday, January 04, 2014 8:20 PM To: Glasson, Jennifer Subject: Kinda,...

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50 Cultural Icons and their Favorite Books

http://flavorwire.com/480819/50-cultural-icons-on-their-favorite-books/view-all Any of your favorties on there?

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What's your process?

Every writer has their process. Are you a planner or a pantser? Do you work out every detail before typing a single word or do you fly by the seat of your pants with nothing but a character and a...

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Jumping out of the window

The glory of the moonlit sky was regal. The cool night air felt sun-kissed with warm, rich overtones; its briskness didn't require a sweater. The stars glowed with the pride of a toddler tying his...

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War Crimes

GERMANY FILES WAR CRIMES AGAINST BUSH ADMINISTRATION I know that Bush et al have been charged and found guilty in absentia but this time it is a member of the G7 filing the complaint and requesting the...

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Holiday traditions

What are your favorite, or least favorite holiday traditions? Do you do a big dinner when you go out to get a tree? Go caroling on a hay ride? Have a party when you decorate the tree? What will you be...

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Bricks and Mortar

Today it was announced that another big bookstore was closing some of stores -- not leaving the market entirely but closing some key stores. Chapters/Indigo/Coles is about the only player for book...

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HOOK ME!!!

The first paragraph is always a killer, but is always vital to making people read more. Test them out here, create some just for practice. See what you can come up with that will make us want more of...

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This business of writing

50 Shades of Dino Gray BEVERAGE WARNING!!!

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Help please, administrators.

Why can I no longer access 'WAMM Submissions'? If you didn't want my comments, why did you ask me for them?

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Tipping The Velvet

Who else has read this book? if you haven't you should. Sarah Waters is an excellent writer (even though I found her to be slightly rambly in spots...but only slightly) the story was absolutely alive...

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The cost of sleep.

As a child, I learned to sleep through nightmares; because the monsters where only slight exaggerations of the zombies I saw on my daily trek to and from school. A few of the creatures reminded me of...

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The cost of sleep.

As a child, I learned to sleep through nightmares; because the monsters where only slight exaggerations of the zombies I saw on my daily trek to and from school. A few of the creatures reminded me of...

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The cost of sleep.

As a child, I learned to sleep through nightmares; because the monsters where only slight exaggerations of the zombies I saw on my daily trek to and from school. A few of the creatures reminded me of...

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WOOO HOOOO, Honey!!

Congratulations to our very own Honey on being a finalist in the NIEA awards!!! Her Enter Eternity kicked some serious butt!! We'll be able to say we knew her when!

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Hello my lovely, lonely Writer's Block, old friends and new...

Oh my goodness, I'm feeling so bad right now to have been away so long, and so happy to see my office is still here. GIANT (((hugs))) to Amanda and Lobsterino and Paula and Jam. I'll be checking in as...

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My story isn't good enough

About a month ago I went to Dottys - a homely agriculture specialty shop that was having a special event where people could bring their pets in to get vaccinated. The event was happening outside the...

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Ancient cameras --with film and flashbulbs even.

Any one have any old camera memories they would share? Brands, experiences, gifts, finds, like that--s6

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Newbie from Tennessee

Evening, I do not believe I have venture to this forum before. But oh well, I am from Tennessee, their really isn't much to say about me, accept that I am married and got two kids. I am not a...

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New Book Series Idea

Hello, I probably shouldn't be writing this in this forum but mainly because I do not know where this should be placed under. I have an idea for a series of books, I was thinking of no more than 10....

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It's Canada Day!!!

And I plan to party like it's 2015!!

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The Writer's Circle

There's a facebook page I REALLY like. They have many useful sheets for writers. I'll post them here in link form as I find them. Fighting Words The Emotion Wheel The Wheel of Tastes and Aromas...

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The Last Person to Post in this Thread is the Winner!!!

AmandaLyn wrote:apparently not fast enough, JaM You too

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*COUGH* *COUGH*

Holy crap! This place is a mess! You would think someone would have dusted at least once in a while, or taken out the garbage or something!! So, what the heck's been happening?

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