Bits, Bobs and an Informal Poll

What a weekend!

We (as in the 'The Six Degrees of Sexies') had a fun chat over at the Delicious Naughties (I know, these names! Heee) and we'll be having another chat on December 16th at Ellora's Cave. Thanks to the Naughties for hosting us! I've got lots of new books on my 'to be acquired' list - next payday.

Rhian's having a HUGE ROCKIN' PAR-TAY to celebrate her one year blogoversary. There's prizes and silliness all over the place.

Happy Birthday Robin L. Rotham, author of that hotness Alien Overnight. Go over and wish her a happy 78th. That ought to piss her off :) :) :)

I'm so evil.

If you have a moment to kill, head over to the Redlines and Deadlines blog for a fun confernce adventure. Check it out HERE.

The weather in my neck of the woods was lovely enough to do outdoorsy stuff. Most of my neighbors got a jump-start on their Christmas lights, but the Kinsons? We goofed about, jumped in leaves, chased the kids on bikes and kicked balls. We'll also be the one stringing lights after a blizzard in a -10 chill, swearing our heads off.
Live and learn? Not us...

Informal Poll
How 'bout you? Christmas is coming. Are you:
A) decorated, shopped, and sipping eggnog
B) refusing to let commercialism trap you in the chaos until the calendar reads DECEMBER
C) looking forward to January
D) grateful that you're Jewish ;)

Tidbits

If you haven't yet, go check out Red's latest post at Six Degrees of Sexy. These three, very simple tips can make your writing stronger: http://sixdegreesofsexy.blogspot.com/2007/10/writers-craft-few-easy-tips-from-red.html

I've always wanted to read Lani Diane Rich (great name, eh?) but still haven't got around to her, yet. Perhaps I'll save her for the 2008 50 book challenge! If you want to know more about her, if the books she pens are your cup o' tea, check out this post by M the Apprentice Writer: http://apprentice-writer.blogspot.com/2007/09/new-release.html

Rhian has a terrific post up called Balancing Act. If you're in a relationship, married, partners, etc., go check it out. It's funny (of course it is, it's Rhi!) personal and oh so wise: http://creativegoddesses.blogspot.com/2007/10/balancing-act.html

Tomorrow I'll be participating in my first ever list-mom day over at Ellora's Cave, along with other authors who share the greatest editor in the world - Kelli!!
Please stop in and say hello!
Here's the dirty:

Thursday, Oct. 11th -- Chat with Kelli's Kittens at EC!
Come chat with Kelli's Kittens on Thursday, Oct. 11th for a full dayof fun, mayhem, prizes and excerpts at the Ellora's Cave chat loop!Featuring excerpts from Ellora's Cave and Cerridwen Press authors Red Garnier, Mary Winter, Sierra Dafoe, Wylie Kinson, Ann Bruce, MarianneLaCroix, and more!Starting at 10 a.m. eastern -- come join us!
http://groups. yahoo.com/group/ellorascav echat/

An Award for Ass Kissing? How cool!!

Sparky Duck has bestowed upon me a great honor (cue trumpets) and awarded me with

THE POWER OF SCHMOOZE.

Tut-ta-TAH!

Here's the definition that goes with the award:

"As it goes, schmoozing is the natural ability “to converse casually, especially in order to gain an advantage or make a social connection.” Good schmoozers effortlessly weave their way in and out of the blogosphere, leaving friendly trails and smiles, happily making new friends along the way. They don’t limit their visits to only the rich and successful, but spend some time to say hello to new blogs as well. They are the ones who engage others in meaningful conversations, refusing to let it end at a mere hello - all the while fostering a sense of closeness and friendship."

Woot! How cool is that?? Thanks so much Sparky. In a completely non-sarcastic way, I'm very touched by this and want to add that nothing gives me pleasure like finding a new blogger that I feel I connect with. Such a cool little universe we've created for ourselves - not restricted by age, race, sex or border. Just common interests and a bit of cyber-friendship.

I'm passing this award on to my first official blog-friend, Thomma-Lyn at Tennessee Text Wrestling. She's the kindest, sweetest, gentlest soul with a intellectual streak that's downright scary. (Just get her started on physics... I dare you). TL respects the visitors to her blog -- always welcomes them and returns visits. And y'all - she's a terrific writer to boot!!

The second award goes to our Goddess Supreme, Primo Book Pimper, The Charming Geek Herself, Crowwoman Rhian. I'm happy to be considered one of her tribe and I speak for most of us writerly-types when I say THANK YOU for unrelenting support and pimpage.

And thanks again Mr. Duck, for adding some Spark to the blogosphere.