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What Julie Leto had to say on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
Invasion of Little Girls

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I am doing today’s blog post from my iPhone not because I am out of town, but because my house has been invaded by little girls who have completely taken over my house, particularly my office. My daughter’s best friend …

What Leslie had to say on Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
What’s In Your Easter Basket?

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I had an inane but interesting conversation with my family today about Easter. The girls are older, and I certainly don’t want a ton of candy lying around the house…desperately need to lose weight, not least of which because it’s adding …

What Janelle had to say on Monday, March 29th, 2010
It’s All About The Book Video Trailer

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Last week, my post was “All About The Excerpt”, and it was interesting to hear everyone’s take on reading author excerpts and if they prompt readers to take a chance on a new author. The overwhelming response was that YES, …

What Janelle had to say on Sunday, March 28th, 2010
Friday Winner & Sunday Funny

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The winner of a 1 lb. box of See’s Truffles is:

:winner:
Joder (Comment #34)
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Congratulations, Joder! Please email me your full name and mailing address to janelledenison @ sbcglobal.net, and I’ll get your chocolates mailed out to you next week!…

What Julie Leto had to say on Saturday, March 27th, 2010
Saturday Guest Blogger: Karina Bliss!

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Yeah! We’re back to guest bloggers in the Jungle on Saturday…and this one is coming to us all the way from New Zealand! She came to my attention through a review of her current release, WHAT THE LIBRARIAN DID.

What Janelle had to say on Friday, March 26th, 2010
Friday Jungle Madness Giveaway!

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It’s been a while since I’ve offered up some good chocolate here in the jungle, so this week I’m giving away to one lucky winner a ONE POUND BOX of See’s TRUFFLES!!! :cloud9: (Each bite-sized truffle is made with rich butter, …

What Carly had to say on Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Pot Pourri (of Pilates, Writing & Knitting)

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Sometimes I do a mish mash of topics because I don’t have a specific subject to discuss, so I jump around. Today I have so much to say, that I have to jump around! Let’s start here:

Pilates
I joined …

What Julie Leto had to say on Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
When Bad Feels Good…

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Got your attention, did I?

You all know that my favorite icon in the jungle is :devil: and it has everything to do with my appreciation for being bad…though in a good way. I love people who say what’s on their …

What Leslie had to say on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
Sneak Peek Excerpt!

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Well, since Janelle was talking yesterday about the importance of excerpts, I thought I’d share one for my May Blaze, BLAZING BEDTIME STORIES VOL. 5, a 2-in-1 with Jennifer Labrecque.

Those of you who’ve read either of the first two …

What Janelle had to say on Monday, March 22nd, 2010
It’s All About The Excerpt

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About a month ago I received an email from Access Romance (I’m subscribed to their newsletter and excerpt lists) which had an excerpt of an author’s latest release. I get these periodically, and I do read them. And occasionally I’ll …