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Link of the Week – Arm Wrestling
This is just pure fun and a great way for you (or, for authors, your characters) to get the upper hand. Pun intended. Here is yet another gem from The Art of Manliness – how to win at arm wrestling....
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Link of the Week – Opening a Coconut
For when you are stranded on a deserted island. Or just want fresh coconut. Another great how-to from The Art of Manliness. How to Open a Coconut (With or Without Tools)
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Link of the Week – Easy Peasy Burglar Alarm
Here is another great tip from the Art of Manliness. A super simple, super cheap, and effective burglar alarm. Great research for writers and practical advice for all. A Professional Bodyguard’s DIY...
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Link of the Week – Take That!
More great information from The Art of Manliness. This is awesome for self-defense and, of course, authors looking to get their characters on the winning end of a nasty fight....
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Link of the Week – Epigrams, Words to Live By
Words of wisdom have trickled through the centuries. From societal influencers to our own family members, we are given guidance on how to become better people. Axioms and advice ranging from success,...
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Link of the Week – Court Sides with Oxford Comma
In the debate on whether or not the Oxford comma is necessary, I say it is. (And will cut you if you disagree. Ok, not really.) So what is the fuss about? The Oxford comma is the comma used before the...
View ArticleLink of the Week – Plagiarism
So…plagiarism… It sucks on so many levels. Most in Romancelandia are very aware of the latest scandal—an “author” who has lifted whole paragraphs from other authors’ works, had them cobbled together,...
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Link of the Week – Ancient Earth
Check this out! An interactive map of the Earth that shows you what it looked like 20 to 750 millions of years ago. It gives information on the state of the Earth and what living things existed in...
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Link of the Week – Search Engines and Databases
Authors do a TON of research on any given topic. I, myself, will research even the smallest, insignificant detail just to make sure my writing is authentic. I’ve been known to haunt libraries and used...
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Link of the Week – Swedish Torch
Very cool information from The Art of Manliness for both the outdoorsy types and for authors of all genres. A Swedish torch lasts for hours. It gives warmth, light, and be used for cooking, all from...
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Link of the Week – YearCompass
Found this neat little gem. YearCompass is a global movement that mobilizes people to sort out their last year and plan their next one in order to have a greater awareness of their lives. New Year’s...
View ArticleLink of the Week – Onomatopeia Dictionary
I saw this website called The Written Word on social media recently and bookmarked it to look at later. Glad I did. It’s an onomatopeia dictionary. I had no idea I needed one, but clearly I do. What a...
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Link of the Week – Winter Writing Festival 2019
It’s time once again for the Ruby-Slippered Sisterhood Winter Writing Festival. Time to kick your writing into high gear. WHOOO HOOO! Through the bleakest part of winter–January 10, 2018, thru February...
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Link of the Week – Age Counter
My birthday is coming up in a few days. (I accept gift cards, cash, and reviews of my books.) So, I thought I would share a fun link that shows you how many days you’ve defeated death. Er, I mean, how...
View ArticleLink of the Week – Baby It’s Cold Outside
There was a time when if something offended you, you absolutely had the right to look away, walk away, change the station, etc. Guess what? We still have that option. But it seems far easier for people...
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Link of the Week – Wildfire Survival
The videos of people trying to escape the deadly fires scorching through California and the destruction left in the wake are scary, horrific, and heartbreaking. As the wildfires continue to burn, I...
View ArticleLink of the Week – Civics
It’s election day in America. What better way to start off election day with a great non-partisan video about the importance of civics. This segment is eye-opening and totally worth the watch. I’m...
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Link of the Week – Measuring Daylight
Forget Daylight Savings. Here’s a handy dandy way of checking how much daylight is left. Great for those camping outdoors or for authors writing scenes involving characters on a quest or on the run....
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Link of the Week – Ramming Through a Roadblock
Ok. So I found this excellent information! I mean, I just KNOW one day I’ll be busting through a barricade across state lines on a beer-toting dare. Or during some post-apocalypse chase. Another great...
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Link of the Week – Sandbagging
Seems like there has been a lot of flooding these days due to Mother Nature. Just last year, my area was hit hard with flooding thanks to Hurricane Harvey. Many are still recovering. Central Texas is...
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