Tag: wombats
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May 09, 2008 01:55 AM EDT --
Pay no attention to the "22." Apparently Oct. 22 is Wombat Day . Today we celebrate the Writing Wombats First Birthday, but I didn't have a graphic for that. . . . more
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November 04, 2007 01:34 PM EST --
The marketplace has spoken! Dan Brown is the most successful North American novelist of the new millennium. Outside of excellent grammar, short chapters, fast-paced story arcs, anti-religious fervor . . . more
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June 03, 2007 03:25 AM EDT --
Looks like the old thread is dead. I've had just enough exercise, wine and jet-lag to put up a new post.
Stuff I've been thinking about in the wake of the contest...
Wrting is not a competitive . . . more
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July 14, 2007 03:50 PM EDT --
I always wanted a book-lined study or library where I could write and read and dream. I've finally got one. And a couple dozen Writin' Wombats have moved in with me.
Welcome . . . more
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July 24, 2007 11:12 AM EDT --
"People with Courage and character always seem sinister to the rest."
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September 04, 2007 08:24 PM EDT --
By Sherrie Super (not "Gee, aren't I full of myself" Super, but rather Super as in "Super's my real last name, thanks to my great-grandparents who shortened the name from Superzinski . . . more
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October 31, 2007 05:01 PM EDT --
If you're a wombat and you're participating in NaNoWriMo this year, stop by and tell us about your WIP. We'll make a point of checking out your wrimo page, provide peptalks and/or virtual shoulders . . . more
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November 27, 2007 08:37 AM EST --
Tom carefully parked the old Toyota on the crest of a hill. The starter did not work, so he needed the incline to compression-start the car. The sky was obscured by woolen blanket of clouds that seemed . . . more
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January 18, 2008 08:23 PM EST --
I am still at the office so I'll have to keep this short. But I feel like celebrating. I want to celebrate a year on Gather, where I met all of you. I want to celebrate the Writing Wombats, as cool . . . more
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January 24, 2008 03:51 PM EST --
I'm working on building my writer's reference shelf. I love those Borders's gift cards I get from Gather!
I'm talking about books on the writing craft, and editing, and writing . . . more
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February 11, 2008 03:10 PM EST --
Wombat's True Love Valentine's contest
Word Count 990
Only for Her
Bryan stared at his reflection in the mirror. He'd showered, shaved, dressed and he still looked pissed. . . . more
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February 12, 2008 10:43 AM EST --
The Twenty-fifth wedding anniversary party for Jerry's parents was enjoyable, even though he drank too much. They said their good-byes, packed their two little girls in the car . . . more
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May 16, 2008 08:35 PM EDT --
Okay, I have a question. How many books do you buy that you do not read? What is the percentage? As purveyors (or hopeful purveyors) of books, I think this is an interesting question. In other . . . more
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June 03, 2008 12:07 PM EDT --
So we've shared a few of our favorite things. How about a few of our UNfavorite things?
The reason I mention this (other than it was fast and convenient, thanks Sia!), but I was recently reminded . . . more
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August 09, 2007 09:22 PM EDT --
Ask and ye shall receive, for the karma you give shall be repaid...
In the crystal clear waters of a sunken cavern, mineral-ringed stalactites descend from a domed ceiling. Every hue of anemone covers . . . more
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August 11, 2007 06:05 PM EDT --
Welcome to my mountain retreat! I hope the hairpin curves on the way up weren't too hair-raising. We call those turns no-shit-25s, meaning: the posted speed limit is more than a recommendation. . . . more
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November 09, 2007 12:33 PM EST --
1) I would love to go on an expedition.
2) What kind of adventure . . . more
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January 12, 2008 01:24 AM EST --
What is the lure of vampires, zombies, romances, murders or horror? Why do your write the genre you do? Does your . . . more
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January 15, 2008 01:56 PM EST --
Compelling books are based on compelling characters. I loved Piscine Molitor Patel in Life of Pi, who was named after a swimming pool and embraced three religions - Hindi, Islam, and Christianity - . . . more
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January 19, 2008 02:19 AM EST --
Wombats 101
Here we will be covering Wombatery of a basic nature to the newcomers...
FC1 - was akin to the dark ages.
FCR - better
FCC - a throwback.
Lisa . . . more
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