Papers, notes, printed e-mails, bills, pencil holders, and stapler, etc. Oh, and the much needed diet soda. I think there's also a cup of coffee hiding behind my laptop!
(I really must get my desk painted (the one with all the drawers!) and brought into my office/spare bedroom.)
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1) On June 16th, I mentioned: The Royal Nonesuch National Humor Writing Contest, Deadline June 30, 2014 https://twainhouse.submittable.com/submit/26632
Well....I'm happy to say I've been working on something to submit to this. Just hope I can get it completed in time!
2) I hadn't said anything yet about another contest I entered last month, but receiving an e-mail today prompted me to do so now. No, the e-mail didn't contain any exciting news! At least, not what some of y'all might be thinking! BUT, it was exciting to me. Here are the first couple of sentences:
Greetings!
We wanted to give you a quick status update on your entry in the 22nd Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards. Your book has been processed and has now shipped to the judge!
I'm pretty sure I first heard about this contest from my friend, Marcia Gaye. (Thank you, Marcia!) I was in a panic to get my entry form mailed on the deadline date of May 30th, and a few days later I noticed it was extended to June 13th. That didn't bother me, though, I was just glad I got it sent in! The factor that held me back was the entry fee. It was exorbitant!! But I emptied my piggy bank and dug under the couch cushions and collected enough money for it. Winners will be notified by October 17th, which sounds like a long way off, but it's only four months. Please keep your fingers crossed!
3) I've been reading some of the books my author friends wrote and I will be posting a review of sorts as soon as I can. Also, if anyone would like to be highlighted on my blog, please e-mail me. (Even if we already discussed it, because I might need a reminder!)
Myrna, this photo is for you!
(I'll explain it on another blog post.)
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One of the books I've been reading is a pure gem: Round Up the Usual Subjects: Thoughts on Just About Everything, by Robert Brault
(Robert is the amazing author of many sayings, some of which have been posted over the years on his blog, and particularly a very famous one: "Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things."
Here is another new favorite I just discovered in his book. The chapter is "Perseverance," and it's the Keynote Thought:
"How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it." -- Robert Brault
Love that second Robert Brault quote. How true it is. As is the first.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your submissions and contests - and yay for tackling all those niggling tasks.
Hi EC! Robert Brault has an amazing vault full of beautiful, inspiring, humorous, etc. quotes! Thanks for everything!
DeleteBecky, thanks for the mention. I think my quote on "Perseverance" certainly applies to the Becky Povich of your memoir. I sometimes think that the author's credit on "Pigtails" should read,"by Becky Povich, as told to Becky Povich," such has been your transformation. I must congratulate the subject of your memoir on her choice of author (smile).
ReplyDeleteElephant's Child, so glad you like.
Robert ~ even your blog comments are poetic! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. I'm always so thankful for your kindness and encouragement.
DeleteGood luck on your entries.
ReplyDeleteHi Delores ~ Thank you!
DeleteBECKY-O! ~
ReplyDeleteI'm in the process of composing a personal theme song for you. Here's what I have so far:
"Yo Ho, Yo Ho, it's a Writer's life for me!" ...And so on and so forth.
I haven't got the rest of lyrics written yet but be patient with me. After all, Rome wasn't pillaged in a day.
~ D-FensDogg
'Loyal American Underground'
Mr. Stephen T. ~~ Your comment made me smile and laugh!!! Thank you! And it also reminded me I haven't replied to your e-mail yet. I have that on my mental list of things to do. No sense writing it on my other To Do List, 'cause it just gets buried and forgotten!! :) ....Oh and I'll be looking for the rest of the lyrics....but no hurry!
DeleteProud of you for taking the step (despite the fee - yikes) to get your book recognized. All the best!
ReplyDeleteHi Marcia! Thank you again for telling me about the contest. Yes, I finally decided I HAD to enter it....in spite of the fee...YIKES is right!! LOL
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