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My Weekly Update – Followers

Published on June 10, 2013June 9, 2013 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle10 Comments

I enjoy getting new followers. It makes me smile. When I notice Mel Chesley was hosting a New Followers bloghop, I had to participate. Simple bloghop, add your name to the link and follow other blogs on the list. I’m excited to make new friends.

Click over there to follow my on WordPress, by Email, Bloglovin or Network Blog
Click here to follow me on Twitter – @sydliyah
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Post to Ponder

The Networking Introvert by R.C. Lewis – The online community can be quite supportive in person as well if given the chance.

Something Special for Writers by Angie Richmond – See what makes Angie want to dance around throwing skittles in the air.

I’m So Sick of Words by Elise Fallson – I read this post a few times this week. So relatable. Sometimes that’s how I feel about writing.

#JuNoWriMo Post to Ponder

Rules for #JuNoWriMo Sprints by Eden Mabee – Never participated in a word-sprint on Twitter, join Eden and the other JuNoWriMo sprint leaders (myself included) everyday this month under the #JuNoWriMo hashtag.

Sarah Chafin: #JuNoWriMo Interview by Fel Scotzig – See how Sarah combats writer’s block.

Coolest Thing

The debut novel by Alessandra Thomas. I loved it. It was the coolest thing I read last week. I started it on Friday morning and had to finish it before going to bed on Saturday night. It is a New Adult Romance where the heroine has body issues and the hero has a past to overcome and they have some really great sex scenes in the mix. I don’t review books, but I do recommend. I loved this book. Click on the book if your interested in purchasing this great read.

New Followers

PK Hrezo

Liam Wood

Joe Seeber

Dee Coded

Next Week’s Schedule

Tuesday – Tattoo Tuesday – A Tattoo to Celebrate a major life event.

Thursday – The 5 Obstruction Blogathon – Really unique concept.

*Short schedule this week. Busy with #JuNoWriMo.

My Weekly Update – Happy Memorial Day

Published on May 26, 2013 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle6 Comments

I saw this on Google’s banner and loved it. I have seen this scene played out at airports a few times and I cry like a baby every time. My prayers go out to those families who didn’t get to experience this happy ending.

3Ups Blog Hop

Created by Randi Lee, this is a pay it forward blog hop. I had the pleasure of sharing three items about Michelle from Writer-In-Transit.co.za. We appear to have a lot in common. I did my research and seems like we have attended several of the same virtual parties, but haven’t officially meet.

She loves the Bloghop/Blogfest – In the last three months she has participated in Overcome Adversity Blogfest, Insecure Writer’s Support Group, Celebrate the Small Things, Top Ten Movie Blogfest, The Big Reveal and A to Z Blog Challenge.
She loves Flash Fiction – A true creative can compose a story out of five sentences and she hits on several different genres, which is cool.
She loves the blog community – She is a blogger, a writer, a contributor, a cheerleader to other bloggers and that makes her super cool in my book.

Thanks so much to Tyrean for the kinds words she said about me in the 3Up! Blog Hop

Post to Ponder

How to Write a Great Twitter Pitch by Ava at Writability – There is a Twitter Pitch party coming up on May 28th. Details available here.

Happy Memorial Day! My Depressing Yet Hysterical Military Career by Kristian Lamb – This story is hilarious and so unbelievable it has to be true.

What to do When You’ve Written the Worst Book Every by Amanda Fanger – It happens to all of us. So, read on for tips to handle it.

Stress and the Creative Process by Ali Cross – How do your emotions effect your writing?

There is Nothing Wrong with You by Randi Lee – I am tired of explaining myself to those who just don’t understand or don’t get it.

Coolest Things

Saw The Great Gatsby and it was a beautifully shot movie. Baz did a great job. I enjoyed the movie immensely, but there was much more tension created in the book then in the movie. Amazing thing to be able to create tension in the written word.

Saw Star Trek Into Darkness and I absolutely loved it. Spock was so perfectly frustratingly Spockish and I love him. I hate to admit it but James T. Kirk is growing on me. Khan is so gorgeous and not just in the bad boy kind of way.

New Followers

Jordan Latour

Next Weeks Schedule

Wednesday – Get Healthy Bloghop

Friday – The WHIP IT Good Blogfest

Saturday – Prince’s and Hero’s Bloghop

For someone who did not have the opportunities to enjoy three day weekends for the last 6 years, I am appreciating the pleasure of free time.

My Weekly Update – It’s a New Day

Published on May 13, 2013May 12, 2013 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle3 Comments

I’ve been playing with my weekly line up and trying to create at schedule to include at least three weekly post consistently. May still need a few more weeks to get organized, but I have some fun stuff planned for the future.

Flash 500

Nicole Pyles and Carrie K. Sorensen created this anthology based on their Wednesday Writer’s Blog Hop. I took part in a few weeks and am happy to have four of my flash fiction pieces chosen for the anthology. The blog hop happens every Wednesday and is a great way to get in some creative writing practice. It also gave me a chance to try my hand at a few different genres. Click on the cover to download the book for free and you can find my stories in the following weeks:

Week of 5/9/2012
Week of 5/16/2012
Week of 5/23/2012
Week of 6/6/2012

Post to Ponder

How to Use Your Logline, Tagline and Pitch to Create a Stronger Story by Marcy Kennedy a guest post on Jenny Hansen’s blog – I meet Jenny at #DFWcon and she was awesome.

How Does the Editing Process Work? by Tristi Pinkston, Editor – Interesting to hear how its done by a professional.

Jennifer Represents – cool agent blog (cool blog written by an agent) with great information.

Query Tip: Do Your Research by Ava Jae –

How to Write a Killer Pitch by Marcy Kennedy – Can you guess where I am at in this writing process?

Coolest Things – My chance to share with you some things I thought are pretty cool this week.

Iron Man 3 is finally available for our viewing and quoting pleasure. I loved it. I mentioned before Tony Stark is my favorite movie character of all times and he doesn’t disappoint. More on Tuesday when Sydney Quotes the Movies – Iron Man 3

Tiger Woods won The Player’s Championship yesterday. His forth win this season. He’s back.

Next Week’s Schedule

Tuesday – Sydney Quotes the Movies – Iron Man 3 – see the many sides of Tony Stark

Wednesday – Progressive Book Club – How to Write Good

Friday – Best & Worst Remake Blogfest

My Weekly Update – Info Dump in a Good Way

Published on March 30, 2013 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle4 Comments

I felt the need for a cleanse.

Awards

I received the Reality Blog Award from Mark Means. Thanks so much.

Post to Ponder

Recipe for a Successful Synopsis by Jami Gold

The Best Creative Writing Software by Girl None – I am a believer.

How (Not) to Win a Twitter Pitch Fest by Ava Jae – There’s a twitter pitch contest tomorrow. #Pitmad

All About Pitches by Rachna Chhabria

7 Deadly Sins of Self-Editing from Writer’s Digest

7 Types of Narrative Conflict by Mark Nichol – I seem to lean towards Person vs. Self.

The Last Minute Editing Process Made Easy with Scrivener by Michael J. Holley

Ready to Publish? by Rebecca Hoffman

A to Z Challenge

Get to know our Host and show them some love.

The A to Z Sign Up List – visit it often.

New Followers

Ryan Brooks

Costa Rica Travel Blog

The Pen Men World Project.

Russell Deasley of The Very Best Top 10

Gillian Hefer of A Daft Scots Lass

B Debnath of Booted Tales

Jasmine of Flux and Flow

Guerrilla Graffiti Magazine

LuAnn Braley of Kentucky Gal 50

Al Diaz of Father Dragon Writes

World of Beauty Tips

Ida Chiavaro of Reflex Reactions

Constant Writer JL

Good luck to everyone participating in the A to Z Challenge. Have a great April everyone!!!!!

My Weekly Update – What the Heck is it?

Published on August 19, 2012August 19, 2012 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle13 Comments

What the Heck is it?

I have lived in China for over 5 years and, I have eaten my share of weird stuff. Coagulated pigs blood, anyone. But, this ‘what ever the heck it is’ was a first for me. So, I decided to use it to spur on a little competition. Can you guess what this is and/or what’s in it?

If so, I would be happy to beta read, edit or critique a short story or one chapter of your WIP.

I beta read a story for one of my blog friends and really enjoyed it and learned a lot. And, I am testing out my edit and critique chops, so we all win here.

I will keep this contest open for a week. And, if no one can guess what it is, I will take the most creative answer. Have fun.

The Posts

Ava Jae wrote a great post on How to Read Your Writing Objectively. Great read for me as I will tackle the art of editing my first novel in September.

Jeff Goins posted My Morning Routine in 10 Simple Steps this week. My biggest struggle is getting going in the morning. I need a routine. The post includes several links to other writer’s morning routines. The one thing they all have in common, waking up early. Why can’t a morning routine start at 11:00 am? It’s still morning.

A general shout out to Wise, Ink. An indie Author’s Best Kept Secret ( I hope it is ok to tell). They are a great resource for any and all things writerly and recently posted two articles to help us Authorpreneurs.

New Followers

Elana Millman at Man on Top

Jeni at Joy and Woe

Vergielyn Cubol

JB Rowley

Ronald DeStefano

Donnie Dark O Girl

Give More Get More

Next Weeks Schedule – I seemed to have moved Friday post to early Saturday morning. Maybe the universe is trying to tell me something.

Tuesday – Tattoo Tuesday – A proud mother shares her son’s art work

Thursday – Sydney Quotes the Movies –

Friday/Saturday – Blog Post

Sunday – My Weekly Update – Look at goals for September and I need to have put a dent into my Campnano WiP or I am toast.