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Link of the Week – #cockygate continues
Forward motion and a win in the #cockygate debacle from Authors Guild posted on June 1st....
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Link of the Week – Navigational Tools
Once a month, I write a blog post for History Undressed about pirates or something related to sailing. Today my post is on the instruments used to navigate during the age of sail. Check it out....
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Link of the Week – Dear Jeff
I’m loving this! USA Today Best-selling author Suzan Tisdale writes an open letter to founder and chief executive officer of Amazon about the cheating, thievery, and other big problems with Kindle...
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Link of the Week – Weather Proverbs
Ever heard the saying “Red skies at night, sailors’ delight; red skies at morn, sailors be warned”? How about “Rain before seven, clear by eleven”? Turns out these adages have some truth behind them....
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Link of the Week – Riptides
Every summer, we hear of drownings off our coasts due to rip currents. Here’s some useful information presented by The Art of Manliness on what to do if you get caught up in the strong waters....
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Link of the Week – Publishing Words & Terms
Today’s site is all about job opportunities in the world of publishing. Bookjobs.com serves to provide a centralized place for job seekers to research available positions throughout the publishing...
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Link of the Week – Numbers to Words
I accidentally stumbled over this while looking up a particular rule on writing numbers. It’s a number-to-word calculator. If you aren’t entirely sure how to write a number out, this tool might come in...
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Link of the Week – Similes & Metaphors
Here is a quick, easy blog from Grammarly on the difference between a simile and a metaphor. There is even a quiz to help test you on your knowledge....
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Link of the Week – Evading
This is great info for authors. Also awesome for those running from enemy soldiers, super intelligent zombies, post-apocalyptic bounty hunters, your children. Never know when you might need to...
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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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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 – 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....
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 – 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 – 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 – 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...
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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...
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 – 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...
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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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