My Kellie Pickler piece is out
Here are links to two new published articles. Both appear in the Winter 2009 issue of Triangle Style Magazine.

New Year, New You?
The scoop on the latest cosmetic procedures


Being Kellie Pickler
Talking with the Carolina girl, herself


Hope you enjoy, and feel free to comment.
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Today is National Writing Day
Washington DC -- As good writing touches all spheres of our lives, the US Senate has declared Oct. 20, 2009 as the inaugural National Day on Writing.
This day was created to recognize how important writing is to our lives -- drawing attention to the remarkable varieties of writing, and acknowledging professional and freelance writers alike.

The National Day on Writing will:
  • Celebrate the foundation of writing in personal, professional, and civic lives;
  • Point to the importance of writing instruction and practice at every grade level, for every student, and in every subject area from preschool through college;
  • Emphasize the lifelong process of learning in composing for different audiences, purposes, and occasions;
  • Recognize and honor the scope and range of writing done; and
  • Encourage Americans to enjoy writing and to learn from the writing of others.
(From Thaindian News)
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Quotable Gems
Ask not what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive ... then go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.
-Howard Thurman
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New Articles, Projects...
Hello friends and fellow writers,

I feel like I’ve been so preoccupied with the LOST blog that I have neglected this one and promise to get back on track.

I have two new articles in print right now … Your Fall Style: Wardrobe Essentials for the Season (in Triangle Style) and Going Green: Organic Community Gardening is Good for the Soul, the Environment, & You! (in Pinehurst Magazine). Check them out. Can’t believe I missed the Good Housekeeping contest … did any of you enter? I have two other irons in the fire and am querying new work all the time. If you are a writer, how often do you query vs. accept assigned work?

Speaking of writing, the Triangle Area Freelancers have already announced their 2010 Conference. Author Amanda Lamb (Smotherhood, Deadly Dose, and the forthcoming Evil Next Door) will be the keynote speaker. Yes, this is the same Amanda Lamb from WRAL-TV 5. Visit her website or this Event link on Facebook for more: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161446446958&ref=mf.

Our family has settled into the “back to school” routine and D is really enjoying being a middle-schooler. C is potty training (ugh) and getting ready to go back to playgroup. We were excited about the possibility of a half-day preschool – but, alas, need to master the potty first. More fodder for articles, right? (lol)

I have been expanding my photography portfolio and will share a brand new link soon! This is very exciting for me and I hope it is well received. As always, comments are welcome.
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Remembering 9-11
What were you doing when time seemed to stand still on this day in 2001?
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LOST Blog Migrating To Examiner.com
For those of you who may also be following my LOST blog, please check out new LOST posts here: http://www.examiner.com/x-18971-LOST-Examiner (this is a link to my LOST Examiner homepage where you can then click-thru to individual articles).

I get paid by the click-thru, so subscribe to emails letting you know when I post new material and please tell your LOST friends where to find me.
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Quotable Gems
Kindness may be described in many ways. It is the poetry of the heart, the music of the world. It is a golden chain that binds society together. It is a fountain of gladness. Kind hearts are more than coronets. Kind words produce their own beautiful image in man's soul. Everyone knows the pleasure of receiving a kind look, a warm greeting, a hand held out in time of need. Such gestures can be made at so little expense, yet they bring such dividends to the investor. -Author Unknown
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Back In The Saddle
I've got some new assignments coming to me now, instead of having to query every idea. Mama like!
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More Writing & Educational Opps
From Dewey:
Editor-in-Chief, Society for Public Health Education (SOPHEE),
see attached JPG.
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From Facebook:
Writing Gigs Community - Freelancers helping freelancers find jobs,
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Freelance Writers,
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Journalists and Facebook,
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The Official Facebook Public Relations Group,
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SparkCon Call For Talent
From Cal:

poetrySPARK is a series of events 9/18-20 in Downtown Raleigh - part of SparkCon. Please check out online page and let Cal Nordt know if you want to help organize, read at the events, get more info, or participate in any way!
www.sparkcon.com (and click on poetrySPARK's icon).
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