Now. First things first.
Paying Forward Awards
The Paying Forward Awards are basically a way for the blogging community to make some of its members' day. We do this by recognizing and rewarding excellence. But I can't do this alone. I need your help. If you have anything that you think will make someone's day that you feel you can give as a prize, please become a sponsor. When I say anything, I mean anything. From query crits to care packages to vouchers to beta reads to e-copies of books and everything in between. Nothing will be turned away and nothing will go wasted. Also, I'm willing to reciprocate by hosting guest posts and/or interviews to promote your book or blog etc.
If you are interested in taking part, please contact me at mishagericke(AT)gmail(DOT)com with "Paying Forward" as the subject.
Please note: I can only take gifts offered by e-mail, as I can't always reach everyone through the comments.
Word Master Challenge
Blogfests
From 11-17 May, Annie Walls, Little Gothic Horrors and Wicked Way Productions are hosting May Monster Madness. One for all the monster lovers out there.
Alex J. Cavanaugh, Livia Peterson, Stephen Tremp and Al Diaz are hosting the Best and Worst Movie Remakes Blogfest on May 17th. Name says it all.
Dani of Entertaining Interests is hosting the Heroes and Villains Blogfest on June 6th. Pick a side you like. Always on the Hero's side or do you sometimes find yourself rooting for the baddie?
Cover Love
SUSY Asylum, Michael Pierce's sequel to Provex City is out now. Go check out the awesome covers.
Worth Reading
Useful writing tips on what to do with repetition.
A bit of a harsh view of traditional publishing. Still, worth thinking about.
And, to end today's post on a high, a lovely thought on life and how to live it.
That's it from me for today! Think I'm missing anything for today's News? Send me the link and I'll put it up. Have a great day!
Thanks for mentioning my blogfest and I'm signed up for the other two. I'm also co-hosting a Get Healthy Bloghop later this month. Yeah, busy month!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the updates! I've been out of the loop over the past week, so it's appreciated. Also looking forward to hearing about the next Wordmaster theme.
ReplyDeleteLove the updates. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the links and info!!
ReplyDeleteWow, thank you for gathering all that in one spot! That seems like its a lot of effort. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSarah Allen
(From Sarah With Joy)
Thanks for the updates! Congrats to Michael for his newest release!
ReplyDeleteThough I told myself no more bloghops for a while, I buckled and signed up for Alex and Dani's....they both sounded very cool, so... :)
ReplyDeleteGreat to see the News back, as well!
I bought Susy Asylum just the other day. I haven't gotten time to read it yet though. It's on my to do list.
ReplyDeleteSo much going on. Looking forwrd to reading the traditional publishing piece.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all of this with us.
ReplyDeleteSee a few interesting links to follow :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing my new book! There are some fun blogfests coming up. Thanks for getting me up to date because I feel like I've been falling behind. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up. I knew about some of these but not all.
ReplyDeleteSome great information, thanks! I haven't decided if I'm signing up for any of the blogfests yet. I'm only now catching up on A-to-Z comments!
ReplyDeleteShannon at The Warrior Muse
Hi Misha,
ReplyDeleteAnything which gets bloggers together gets my vote.
Maria
Great list! Can I add a quick plug for DL Hammonds Whip It bloghop? He's inviting everyone to come share a bit about their WIP on May 31, including the opportunity to find like - minded lunatics for beta reading/critiquing. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for news, Misha! I'm signed up to the Monster Madness. And Crystal, I'm off to investigate Whip it. :) X
ReplyDeleteShah X
http://shahwharton.com
Sounds like fun! I'm going over to the remakes and monsters fests... and looking forward to your Monday post. :)
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