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Thursday, April 14, 2011

A to Z Challenge - L - and I won!

For the A to Z Challenge, I am featuring some awesome bloggers. These individuals have offered so much support of my book, CassaStar, and me on my blogger journey. Of course, I’ll be keeping up with the world of movies, music, and pop culture stuff as well! Ninjas are just talented that way...


Life by Chocolate
Robyn has a twisted sense of humor! Her posts on celibacy and life in Paradise will have you in stitches. But beneath that tough, wry appearance is a wonderful woman full of compassion. Robyn highlights the absurd aspects of life. Give her visit. Oh, and bring chocolate!

L’Aussie Writing
Denise is just a wonderful person. She defines the word ‘involved.’ She’s supportive of her writer and author friends and passionate about helping those in need. One could not ask for a better cheerleader.

Lynda at W.I.P. It had a 500 Followers Giveaway Contest – and I won a $20 Amazon gift card! Or rather, gift email. Lynda, thanks and congratulations on the milestone!

Based on a review of Save the Cat Strikes Back at Helen Ginger’s site, I selected that book. The first one had some great tips in it, so I’m looking forward to reading the new one.

Now, if I can just apply those tips to my current manuscript…
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70 comments:

  1. RHYTHM AND RHYMEApril 14, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    I too send my congratulatins and thanks for the comment on my post.

    Yvonne,

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  2. SueApril 14, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Darn, I've got gremlins and can't get to Life by Chocolate: it's looping back to me??? Super weird...Congrats by the way, what fun. Sue@JumpingAground (Alliteration & drabbles)
    Sue@traverselife(Workplace bullying)

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  3. Enid WilsonApril 14, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Congratulations! And Life by Chocolate is a great blog title.

    Bargain with the Devil

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  4. Siv MariaApril 14, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Congrats! Finally have some time to check out more of your links.

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  5. Elizabeth Spann CraigApril 14, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    More great links! Thanks. :)

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  6. mooderinoApril 14, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Thanks for the top tips. Buy yourself something nice.
    regards,
    moodMoody Writing

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  7. Alex J. CavanaughApril 14, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Sue, fixed it - no idea what happened. Gremlins have stolen my list of followers as well!

    Thanks everyone.

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  8. Denise Covey April 14, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Hey Alex aren't you a sweetheart. Thanks for the shout out and for the other links too. Hope your current ms is going great.

    Denise<3

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  9. Old KittyApril 14, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Yay for winning!! Congratulations!!!! And yay for these lovely luxurious and lusty blogs! :-) Take care
    x

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  10. KristinApril 14, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Congrats on winning. And thanks again for introducing me to all these wonderful blogs

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  11. Emily WhiteApril 14, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Congratulations! Now I'm off to check out those blogs! :)

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  12. Liz PApril 14, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Congrats!

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  13. Jeff BeeslerApril 14, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Congratulations on winning, though the real prize seems to be all the great advice of the blogs you're sharing with us this month!

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  14. BarbaraApril 14, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Congratulations and enjoy - off to visit!! :) Thank you

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  15. Alex J. CavanaughApril 14, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Denise, it's getting the once over many times!

    Jeffrey, that's good!

    Thank you, everyone.

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  16. WandaApril 14, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Congrats to you

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  17. HuntressApril 14, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    One blessing of the AtZBC is finding L'Aussie Writing several days ago. What a world she paints!

    Congrats on the Amazon gift card. They get waaaay too much of my money but I can't complain. It is a self-inflicted vice :)

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  18. Mary@GigglesandGunsApril 14, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Congratulations! Doesn't it just make your day when you anticipate a book and IT"S ALL YOURS?

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  19. Mason CanyonApril 14, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Enjoying your features in the A-Z Challenge. Congratulations on the win.

    Mason
    Thoughts in Progress

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  20. TinaApril 14, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Congrats on the win! I've been having a great time meeting your recommended writers! Grabbing my chocolate now...and heading off for another round!
    Tina @ Life is Good

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  21. L. Diane WolfeApril 14, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Congrats on winning the gift card!

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  22. Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague SikesApril 14, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Will check out your suggested links after tennis today! Thanks, Alex.

    Monti
    NotesAlongTheWay

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  23. Helen GingerApril 14, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Congratulations on winning the $20. Hope you like Save the Cat Strikes Back. I need to order the second in the series. I'd lend you my copy but it's all marked up.

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  24. Summer RossApril 14, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Congrats to you Alex!
    I follow all these people you posted and they are terrific!
    I'm having so much fun with A-Z Talk about pushing myself to the limit. Have a terrific day and sorry its taken me so long to jump around to your blog but I have found so many wonderful ones to keep moving forward with.

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  25. DafeenahApril 14, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Congratulations! You have awesome friends! Thanks for introducing me to them.

    Dafeenah

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  26. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Winning gift cards ... errrr, gift emails is great. I won a $25 at Christmas. Happy shopping.

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  27. Alex J. CavanaughApril 14, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Huntress, Denise is awesome!

    Mary, yes!

    Tina, thanks for visiting my blogging buddies.

    That's all right Helen, I'm sure mine will be marked up soon.

    Summer, I understand - I'm still trying to visit new ones!

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  28. Hart JohnsonApril 14, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Hey, congrats on the win! And great blogs today!

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  29. Michael Di GesuApril 14, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Congrats! It's always fun to win.

    Great blogger links.

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  30. SharleneTApril 14, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Congratulations! Isn't it fun when there's such a large field and you get the e-mail! Sharing these links is a great idea and a wonderful way to meet new folks. Thanks for the hard work.


    Hello, fellow A-Z Challenger! Here's my latest

    entry. Come visit either of my blogs when you can and leave some comment love:

    L is for Lollapalooza - http://bit.ly/fvjmy5

    http://www.mainstreamsolarcooking.com
    http://www.rockinchairreflections.com
    Twitter: @SolarChief

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  31. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comApril 14, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Thanks, Alex - especially for telling them to bring chocolate. I'll forward the chocolate I don't want. We know that means you'll have to buy your own. Sorry.
    I still think you're the best!
    xoRobyn

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  32. Cruella CollettApril 14, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Yay! Congrats on your win! Now you can tweet using the hashtag #winning... ;)

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  33. Alex J. CavanaughApril 14, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    You're welcome Robyn and thanks!

    Cruella, that's right!

    And for some reason my list of followers isn't showing up! I have new ones and I can't follow back yet.

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  34. Kelly PolarkApril 14, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Thanks for the L links and congrats on your win! L is for lucky!

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  35. Charles GramlichApril 14, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I like those amazon gift cards. congrats!

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  36. ReginaApril 14, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Yea. Congrats on your win! Love the L links too! Much appreciated.

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  37. EllaApril 14, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Congrats; I agree with Jeffrey, we win; you sharing all these amazing blogs! Ninjas have many talents ;-D

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  38. GYPSYWOMANApril 14, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    ditto ditto ditto all the good stuff already above! ;)

    congratulations on the win! and thanks so much for these neat links - it's always such fun dropping by your place here! have a great day and happy writing!!!

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  39. Arlee BirdApril 14, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Winning something is always nice, which reminds me--I need to check my lottery ticket for last night's draw.
    I'll back your next book if I win.


    Lee
    Tossing It Out

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  40. RaShelle WorkmanApril 14, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Congrats on winning. Yay!!!

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  41. Kierah Jane ReillyApril 14, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    After reading a few of your posts, I've realized how much I've missed everyone from last year's A-Z Challenge. I've been such a bad blogger :( Oh, and congrats!

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  42. Chris PhillipsApril 14, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Congrats on the giftcardmailcertificate.

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  43. KrisApril 14, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Thanks for the suggestions. I'm now following these bloggers. Congrats on the prize!

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  44. N. R. WilliamsApril 14, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Isn't that true. The application of life's lessons isn't always easy.
    Nancy
    N. R. Williams, The Treasures of Carmelidrium.

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  45. Golden EagleApril 14, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Congratulations! :)

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  46. Rek SeshApril 14, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Congrats...nice of you to give them a place under the CassaStar Flagship and Robyn is awesome as always, L'Aussie's has some fantastic images...

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  47. CheeseboyApril 14, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Robyn rules. She is terrific.

    Congrats on the $20 card. Jealousy streams from the cheese.

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  48. LindsayApril 14, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Congrats on the prize. Off to check out the links :)

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  49. Alex J. CavanaughApril 14, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Kelly, L is for lucky!

    Ella, Ninjas get around...

    Gypsy, you too!

    Lee, that's mighty generous.

    Kierah, we've missed you!

    Rekha, those ladies can fly my Cosbolt anytime.

    Cheese boy, limburger, no!,

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  50. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Congrats and more great blogs!

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  51. Jeremy [Retro]April 14, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    grand-e-o-so news... now was there a 20 you owed me?
    great post!

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  52. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    L'Aussie has certainly supported me, as she has so many, many others including you. Congrats on your "winning." And all the links. These are new people for me to check out.

    And thanks for your kind comments on MY blog.
    Ann Carbine Best’s Long Journey Home

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  53. The Happy WhiskApril 14, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Much congrats.

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  54. Susan FieldsApril 14, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Congrats on your win! I love Lynda's blog, too.

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  55. Author Joshua HoytApril 14, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    congrats on the win. These are some great blogs.

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  56. M PaxApril 14, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Denise & Lynda, I already have. Will have to check out the others.

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  57. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Congratulations and thanks for the great links. I just finished Save the Cat, I had no idea that he had a second one out.

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  58. Karen LangeApril 14, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Thanks for the links! Congrats on the gift card! :)

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  59. Jo Schaffer LaytonApril 14, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Congrats! (=

    And to answer your question on my blog--posting about the Kickstarter project should be anytime in the next couple of months-- while the project is still "live".

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  60. Mary AalgaardApril 14, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    So many wonderful blogs, so little time. Enjoy the book!

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  61. CopyboyApril 14, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Robyn does rule the roost!!!

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  62. baygirl32April 14, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    you are on a roll Alex, hope you bought a lottery ticket!

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  63. Alex J. CavanaughApril 14, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Jeremy, the check's in the mail!

    Ann, you are welcome.

    Pam, it' actually the third book!

    Jo, I'll add it to next week's posts.

    Batgirl, I'm not that lucky.

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  64. GrandpaApril 14, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    It's great to have supporters alongside your journey.

    Denise has been awesome - supporting and cheering other bloggers up.

    Grandpa
    Life on The Farm

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  65. klahanieApril 14, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    My goodness Alex,
    How the 'L' are you? Yes, you may recall I have graced your fascinating and interactive site, before.
    Anyway, delighted to see another posting from your good self in the 'A to Z Blogging Challenge!, complete with an exclamation mark for dramatic impact!
    Now then, I'm very aware of the two bloggers that you note on your 'L' posting and they are very good.
    I wish to thank you for giving me the inspiration to post up a couple of alternative satire blogs to your 'challenge'. Even your buddy 'Arlee Bird' noted my posting on my shy and unassuming blog. Also, before I go, yes, I'm about to go, I wanted to thank you for being the 200th 'follower' on my blog. By the way, I hate the usage of the word, 'follower'. Maybe sometime, you might like to stop long enough at my site and have a read. Thanks friend and may you continue to embrace the magic that is the written word.
    With respect and kind wishes, Gary :)

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  66. Rusty CarlApril 14, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    $20 gift card! Now that has to be a good day. Congrats.

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  67. AndrewApril 14, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Congrats!
    It's amazing what Blogger can do, isn't it?

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  68. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 15, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    Yay! Thanks so much for the shout out and I hope you enjoy the new book. :)

    I've had that follower problem lately too. I've found if I close my browser and open it up again, it seems to fresh everything properly...sometimes.

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  69. LeoviApril 15, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Super sweet and very interesting posts by Robyn in her delightful Life by Chocolate. Greetings.

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  70. Alex J. CavanaughApril 15, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Gary, I'm #200! Cool. Yeah, I hope to catch up this weekend. Really behind with blogs and I hate that.

    Lynda, sometimes is the key. I got it to come up long enough to follow most of them back.

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