Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Stuff

I know. I haven't been blogging.

In my defense...
it's genetic.
 unreliablebutfun Click on image for source

I've been busy writing. I know, it's no excuse. Yes it is. But I've got this über conference coming up in less than three weeks (with sweetie peetie Shannon Messenger), and I'm working frantically to finish up some projects. Just want to be prepared with a whole arsenal of awesome, you know? Like, if someone says, so what have you been working on in addition to this super-fabtastic manuscript? I could rub my hands together in glee and give them my oh, you don't know the half of it look, and then unleash my long list of superfly Carol-pie.

Gotta be prepared, you know?

So, to that end, I'll be blogging probably only sporadically. Writing comes first, right? But I've read a couple of really great books recently, so I'll try to post those reviews soon. Also, I have some writing posts planned and another giveaway ready to go. Good stuff coming up.

Okay, some cool news:

Shelli Johannes-Wells is having a Pay It Forward contest as a nod to Suzanne Young for having given her a jumpstart in her writing career. The prize? A personal recommendation to her agent, Alyssa Henkin at Trident Media, to help you get out of  the slush pile. In order to win, you have to enter your YA/MG pitch (up to four sentences) in her comment section.  In publishing, whatever boost you can get is practically gold. So GO HERE to check out the details. Contest ends this Friday, Feb 4.


LiarSociety_smallest ALSO, if you haven't entered yet, make sure you GO HERE to enter to win a Signed ARC of Lisa and Laura Roecker's YA mystery THE LIAR SOCIETY. Giveaway ends tomorrow, Thursday Feb 3! So HURRY!


FINALLY, if you're new to my blog...Helloooooo! Huge thank you to new and old bloggie friends alike. Happy to have you! *Tips hat*
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19 comments:

  1. AleezaFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    yep, y0u said it: writing comes first! h0pe the c0nference g0es well!

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  2. Matthew MacNishFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Writing, making hardcore rockin videos, and facebooking you mean.

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  3. HannahFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Good luck with the writing and the conference!

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  4. Old KittyFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Could I just say how much I LOVE YOUR FACEBOOK PIC?!!?!!?!? I love it!! Look at you - AWESOME!!!

    Take care
    x

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  5. Jonathon ArntsonFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Sporadic blogging separates the friends from the followers.

    Okay, I totally disagree with that, but it sounds funny. Anywho, survive the storm and be good!

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  6. Tracey NeithercottFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    At least you won't get to the conference and say, Sorry, this would have been better but I was blogging. ...And totally rocking out on video. Wanna see?

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  7. J. KoyanagiFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Blow them out of the water!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Wow, that image up top might as well be my motto... love that! :D Happy writing. And yes, it's TOTALLY a great excuse!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Whaddya mean, you've been neglecting your blog in favor of writing!? *I'd* certainly never do that. I mean, except for this past week. And the few weeks before that. And this year thus far. And...oh.

    Um, yes.

    Good luck getting your package of awesomesauce together for the uber-conference, good lady! (Yes, you have to pay extra for the umlaut. Sorry.)

    *waves*

    *disappears*

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  10. Sara {Rhapsody and Chaos}February 2, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Have a blast at the conference with Shannon :) Also, I know this is the wrong post for this comment, but you rocking out for the ATU vlog was super cute

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  11. Lola SharpFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Yeah, I enjoyed your rocking out on the vid, too. :)

    Have fun with Shannon at the conference. I know you will dazzle them.

    Love and hugs and kisses,
    L

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  12. Sara B. LarsonFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Writing definitely comes first! I'm uber jealous of the uber awesome conference you are going to. Hope you have a fabulous time and score some major contacts/interest in your work! :)

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  13. Natalie AguirreFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    That's great you're writing. And so cool you're going to a conference with Shannon.

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  14. julieFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    I feel the same way, except I REALLY neglect my blog and you still do awesome dance videos ;-)

    Good luck prepping for your conference. Bring them superfly Carol-pie.

    Because who doesn't like pie?

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  15. Alleged AuthorFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    At least you're writing though!

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  16. BookGeekFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    "superfly Carol-pie"

    That's all I needed tonight. Thanks!

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  17. DL HammonsFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Writing. Hmmmmmm...I've almost forgotten what that feels like. :)

    Have fun at your conference!

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  18. DeanfromAustraliaFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    I used to buy Cosmo and Harper's Bazzar. Now my weekly must read is Carol's Prints. Guess I'll just have to catch up on the archive some more.

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  19. Alexandra ShostakFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Oh it is sooooooooo an excuse. ;) I use it all the time.

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