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The awesome co-hosts for the July 5 posting of the IWSG are PJ Colando,Kim Lajevardi,Gwen Gardner,Pat Garcia, and Natalie Aguirre!
Thank you so much for co-hosting, everyone.
Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say.
Remember, the question is optional!
July 5 question – 99% of my story ideas come from dreams. Where do yours predominantly come from?
I only dream about the story once I’ve started the project and am fully invested in the characters. Sometimes the initial idea comes from what I pick up while following the news or reading other books, while other ideas sneak in some backdoor in my brain that I’ve yet to locate.
This is an interesting question and I’m sure there will be some equally interesting answers.
Something’s gone wrong on my WordPress site (nothing new there!) You may not be able to comment. I’m working on fixing it, but if the problem isn’t fixed by the time this posts and you want to tell me something, shoot me an email! Many thanks, Lee.
The Smashwords’ July Sale Is On
Alligators Overhead, Book 1 in The Adventures of Pete and Weasel series
FREE
July 1 to July 31.
If you like the Alligators you’ll like The Great Time Lock Disaster, Book 2, and Some Very Messy Medieval Magic, Book 3.
My young adult books published by Evernight Teen are on sale!
Quote of the Month:
“Contrary to what you’ve heard, selling is the oldest profession, because ‘In the beginning’ the serpent sold the apple to Eve. You might say she bought wholesale and then sold the apple retail to Adam. And as we now know, that was one expensive transaction.” Jim Blasingame, President Small Business Network
January of this year was the New York Public Library’s 125th year anniversary. Part of their celebration included a list of their most checked out books over the span of all those years. In the adult category they listed 1984, Fahrenheit 451, and How to Win Friends and Influence People. In the children’s category they listed thousands more. Only three in the adult and thousands in the children’s? That’s interesting, isn’t it? Also of interest is the fact that the most popular children’s book ever was not included on that list. Good Night Moon. And that was because it wasn’t acquired by the library until 1972, twenty-five years after it was published.
It’s time for another #WEP. This one should be a fascinating contest. Just look at the theme.
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One more bit of great news is from J.Q. Rose. Her latest book is non-fiction, and it’s a perfect gift for someone thinking of writing memoir. 
Welcome to YA Scavenger Hunt! This bi-annual event was first organized by author 
My favorite month has just arrived. If it were up to me, we’d have three months of October; then January. I’d make pumpkin pie every four weeks because, of course, I’d have to carve fresh Jack-O-Lanterns and have them at the door for the Trick-or-Treaters that would come at the end of each October. At last, I could really get some good use out of my witch hat, and I wouldn’t have to do my hair–the messier and witch+ier the better. I love orange and black together, so seeing that theme for ninety days would be just fine by me. I’d have to stock up on more apple cider and cinnamon sticks than usual, but Trader Joe’s has plenty of each. As to the ghosts and gremlins that hang out during this season, I’d use them as writing inspiration. So I think this year, I’m keeping October around until the ball drops in Times Square.
