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Thursday Thirteen!

Posted by Leslie on April 17th, 2008 | 7 Comments

{Edition XXIV}

A listing of non-fiction books (all hard-back, by the way) on my bookshelf. In the effort of time, I’m not listing the author and/or publisher.

Thirteen Random Non-Fiction Books on my Bookshelf

1. Snoopy’s Guide to the Writing Life
2. English Through the Ages
3. 1001 Hints & Tips for your Garden
4. Wine, From Grapes to Glass
5. London Interiors
6. Images of Britain
7. World Atlas of Railways
8. England’s Thousand Best Houses
9. Picturesque Bermuda
10. Ripley’s Believe it or Not
11. Strategies for Teens
12. The Spirit to Serve
13. Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus

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Cover Snark

Posted by Leslie on April 16th, 2008 | No Comments

As usual, the gals at Smart Bitches are cracking me up. Check out their snarking cover contest, a mix of LOLCats and clinch romance covers. I may have to come up (ahem!) with one or two myself.

A sample if you must…

Editor Round-up

Posted by Leslie on April 15th, 2008 | No Comments

Terri is giving a round-up of information she learned this past weekend about three publishers: HQN, Kensington, and Sourcebooks.

Editor Trish over at WAP!

Posted by Leslie on April 14th, 2008 | No Comments

Talking about editing and critique partners…go on over and check out what she has to say. Ask any general editing questions or more specific ones regarding The Wild Rose Press.

Kosher for Passover

Posted by Leslie on April 14th, 2008 | No Comments

In Tel Aviv, even the animals are going kosher for Passover. The staff is cleaning out all bread products, according to the custom of the holiday, and replacing it with unleavened bread. Apparently, the orangutans seem to enjoy the change and are munching down on matzo, as shown in this picture.

Cover talk!

Posted by Leslie on April 11th, 2008 | 1 Comment

How cool is this? Playpal C. L. Wilson had one of her covers highlighted at Better.tv! Interesting to see how covers are created at these bigger publishers!

Also, I covet this cover! It’s perfect for A TARNISHED HEART! Red hair, lace-up corset…ideal! (Looks like a good read, too!)

Thursday Thirteen!

Posted by Leslie on April 9th, 2008 | 4 Comments

{Edition XXIII}

I sorta understand the algorithm or whatever Google Ads uses to assign ads to website. It picks up on a word on the page and finds an ad which has similar content. However, I have to say that some of these that I list below I had to reaallllly stretch to find the connection!

Thirteen Random Google Ads from my Blog(s)

1. Ask God Into Your Heart
Jesus Christ Loves You. Here is a Prayer That Can Change Your Life
www.Jesus2020.com

2. Womens Panties Sale
Treat Yourself to Fun New Panties w/ Free Shipping & Easy Returns.
HerRoom.com/Panties

3. Mary Kay – Official Site
A company with a heart. Mary Kay makes life more beautiful for women
MaryKay.com

4. How Old is Your Cat?
Take the free CatAge test to find out your cat’s real age.
www.CatAge.com

5. Planet Earth Outerwear
Snowboards, Apparel & Gear Save on Boots, Bindings & Boards
www.tightboards.com

6. Book Club Directory
Join a Romance book club. Compare over 30 other book clubs.
www.BooksOnline.com

7. Do you have leg pain?
You may be suffering from DVT. Know the signs & symptoms for prevention
DVT.net

8. River of Love Necklace
Seven DiamondAura stones set in a “River” of Love Necklace.
www.stauer.com

9. Orchards of Hickory Farms
Send Delicious Gifts They’ll Love. Fruit & Nuts Fresh From the Orchard
www.HickoryFarms.com/

10. Herniated/Bulging Discs
Relieve The Pain And Keep It Away Without Surgery.
www.AchWellness.com

11. Sex Offender Search
Instant Nationwide Report $49.95 Sex Offenses-Criminal Records-More
www.Sex.Offender.Check.Intelius.com

12. Free Romance Book
Get a Complimentary Romance Book. Free For All Readers Young and Old!
Romance.FreeTrialRun

13. Free Ghost Video
Real Ghost Videos That Will Scare You Senseless. Watch Instantly!
InstantEyeCandy.com/GhostVideo
Pictures Of Ghost

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Save the Orangutans: Sign the petition

Posted by Leslie on April 7th, 2008 | 1 Comment

To ask Little Brownie Baker to stop using Palm Oil in their bakery products.

Recent discoveries have determined the orangutan species is rapidly declining. This is due to logging in places such as Indonesia and Malaysia. Rainforests are being destroyed and palm oil plantations are established in their place.

An organization under the website, themanoftheforest.com, states the following: “Presently in Borneo (Indonesia and Malaysia) and Sumatra the Orangutan population is down to around 69,000.This may initially sound like a fairly large number, but when you discover that we are currently losing 50 Orangutans a week and that at the present rate of killing there will be none left by 2026, you then realize why the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) have raised the alarm to an unprecedented level with a new report : “Last Stand of the Orangutan : A State of Emergency”.

SIGN THE PETITION