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Archive for December, 2008



What Carly had to say on Thursday, December 11th, 2008
I’m Crazy

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Here I am, a little over one month from deadline and too many pages to go. I am planning my daughter’s April Bat Mitzvah (Read: BIG MASSIVE PARTY only second to wedding if you’re not Jewish and unsure what this …

What Julie Leto had to say on Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
How Smart Are Readers?

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Right off the bat, I’d like to say that I think readers are incredibly smart. Genius even. That’s what happens to people who read…they get really, really smart. I also count myself as a reader and I’ve been known to …

What Leslie had to say on Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
Holiday Music

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Though I haven’t been able to do any decorating yet (m-I-l is in my house…my sanity, therefore, is not) I am really trying hard to get into the Christmas spirit. We’re trying to hold off on watching our favorite holiday …

What Janelle had to say on Monday, December 8th, 2008
Holiday Cookie Recipe Swap

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Have any of you ever participated in a Christmas/Holiday cookie exchange? I never have, but it sounds like tons of fun! From what I’ve heard, in a nutshell, someone “hosts” the cookie exchange and invites 6-12 guests to the party. …

What Janelle had to say on Sunday, December 7th, 2008
Friday’s Winner and Sunday Funny!

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The winner of Janelle’s Friday’s Giveaway Contest is:

:winner:

:threecheers Robin (Comment #47) :threecheers

Congratulations! Be sure to email me with your full name and mailing address at: janelledenison @ verizon.net so I can mail you your prize.

And now, today’s funny:

A …

What Julie Leto had to say on Saturday, December 6th, 2008
Saturday Guest Blogger: Marianne Mancusi!

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I’m very excited that YA author, Marianne Mancusi, is here with us today! I know she’s very busy with the launch of her new book, GAMER GIRL, which is a book I intend to buy for my niece for Christmas.

What Janelle had to say on Friday, December 5th, 2008
Janelle’s Jungle Madness Friday

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Today I’m giving away a beautiful Brighton “Rosalie Bloom” silver and crystal bookmark, along with an autographed book of the winner’s choice.

All you have to do to enter this contest is post on today’s blog. Winner will be announced

What Carly had to say on Thursday, December 4th, 2008
Cooking with Friends

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Yes, it’s still Carly’s day to blog and no an alien has not taken over her body. Carly still does not cook. Or should I say I don’t cook well. But it IS the holidays and I love holiday food.

What Julie Leto had to say on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
Get Touched!

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One of the weird things about being a writer (one of the MANY weird things!) is the time between when a book is released and when you actually finished. As you may know (unless you’ve been living under a proverbial …

What Leslie had to say on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008
The Best Gift…

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Have you seen the new commercials where a little kid gets the one super-duper, most fabulous, equivalent-of-Ralphie’s-Red-Ryder-BB-Gun present on Christmas morning, then it segues to the kid as an adult, getting a new car? And that becomes the best gift …