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Friday, April 15, 2011

A to Z Challenge - M (and Award!)

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...


Musings of a Palindrome
Hannah is a beautiful person who’s full of enthusiasm and spirit. I called her Palin for the longest time, but now I always say Hannah because it’s a pretty name for a pretty gal. She shares my science fiction passion and on Tuesdays, she posts the coolest photos and pictures. Hannah does more than muse - visit her today!

Mithril Wisdom
Jamie is an amazing young man. Possessing a Masters in Egyptology, he also does reviews on his site and for other publications. He’s very involved in the book world and loves fantasy. Someone this talented is going to go far in life! Visit my buddy Jamie and tell him the Army is invading!

Jeffrey Beesler at World of the Scribe passed this award on to me. Thanks, dude – great timing!

And I am passing the Creative Blog Award along to:

Karen at Following the Whispers
Liz at 8-Bit Words



Have an awesome weekend, everyone! Any big plans? Movies? Writing? Ninja attacks?
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58 comments:

  1. LisaApril 15, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Don't we still have N to do?;) I am going to a town called Tanjung Malim to look for and buy, durian!

    Happy weekend, Alex.

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  2. RHYTHM AND RHYMEApril 15, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Congrats on the award and to the reciprients of it.
    Also thanks for visitng and leaving a lovely comment.
    Yvonne.

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  3. mooderinoApril 15, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    It wouldn't be much of a ninja attack if we told you about it before hand.

    Nice links, cheers.
    mood
    Moody Writing

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  4. Old KittyApril 15, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Huge congrats with your gorgeous award!! Yay!! And look at these scrummy M blogs too!

    Cap'n Ninja Alex's army are ready to invade!! Yay!

    I'd love a naked ninja attack with bells on for the weekend but will have to make do with potting up my plants! LOL! take care
    x

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  5. LauraApril 15, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Hi Alex
    - great links - I followed both fantastic blogs. I've just got back from London and have launched head first into your book - looks like that is pretty much all I'm going to be doing this weekend as I can't put the thing down - great read so far!!!
    Love Laura x

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  6. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    This is so nice. Congrats on the award.
    Nahno ∗ McLein ™

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  7. Sarah McCabeApril 15, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    A Master's in Egyptology and a love for fantasy? Sounds like my kind of blog. *is somewhat intimidated but will definitely follow Mithril Wisdom*

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  8. LeoviApril 15, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Wonderful blog Musings of a Palindrome, today is full of kisses, and all the kisses, I like so much ...

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  9. Jeff BeeslerApril 15, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Thanks for the mention, Alex! You know I always got your back now, man. That's how come its easy for me to be timely on stuff like giving you awards.

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  10. Liz PApril 15, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    More great bloggers!

    Congrats on the award, and thanks for passing it along to me. :)

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  11. Alex J. CavanaughApril 15, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Moody, that's true.

    You're welcome, Yvonne.

    Kitty, I'm planning our invasion...

    Laura, thank you!!!

    Sarah, you'll dig Jamie.

    Jeffrey, Thais again!

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  12. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Congratulations on the award, Alex, and thanks for joining me, kind regards, Carole.

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  13. RickyApril 15, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Great post as usual Alex.

    Possibly a movie this weekend but no firm plans.

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  14. LiApril 15, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    An elementary school play this weekend. There will be hundreds of miniature ninja attacks. Weapon of choice lately? Biological.The full force sneeze in the face just as you get to eye-level to help them with something.

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  15. Charmaine ClancyApril 15, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Some new finds for me, thanks :)
    Wagging Tales - Blog for Writers

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  16. Amanda TroughtApril 15, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Alex, thanks for the post, looking forward to checking out the blogs mentioned. Well done for the award, and have a great weekend!

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  17. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I'm going for a Ninja attack, but it's secret so watch your back :)

    I'd like to see a movie, so I'd better start going back in your posts to check out reviews.

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  18. Talli RolandApril 15, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Two great Ms! No big plans for this weekend; reckon it'll be a quiet one!

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  19. ~Sia McKye~April 15, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I've read Hannah's blog. Nice one. Congrats on the award, yes sir, you're definitely creative.

    Weekend plans, yard work, writing, and spending some time with part of my family.

    Have a great weekend.

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  20. JEApril 15, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I love meeting new bloggers!!!

    No plans to take over the world for me. No cool ninja fights. Maybe I'll get some writing work done? Hopefully?

    ~JD

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  21. Matthew MacNishApril 15, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Dang it! I know everyone today. I like it better when I meet new bloggers.

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  22. Sommer LeighApril 15, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Congrats on the award :-)

    I think I'm going to do yard work this weekend. Infinitely less exciting than I'd like, but I finished Fallout 3 last night and I can no longer use it as an excuse not to clean up what winter did to my yard.

    With any luck, there will be ninjas in my shed.

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  23. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    We rented a bunch of movies. Going to see Rio on MOnday cause wifey has to work. Kids are going bonkers because they want to see it but they'll just have to wait.

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  24. baygirl32April 15, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    congrats yet again! and thanks for blog recommendations

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  25. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Congrats on the award. I love Hannah's and Jamie's blogs, they seriously rock. And I love being part of the Ninja Army. I've got a surprise birthday party this weekend for a friend and I'm hoping to go see Scream 4 or Hanna.

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  26. Nicki ElsonApril 15, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Hey! This time I know all the bloggers you mentioned. Huh, maybe I'm not such a blog slacker after all...

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  27. M.J. FifieldApril 15, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I love both of the blogs you've mentioned today. They're really great.

    My weekend plans currently include multiple viewings of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part One.

    Have a great weekend!

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  28. Bossy BettyApril 15, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Thanks, Alex! I hopped. I followed. My life is the richer for it!

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  29. Bluestocking MumApril 15, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Yes, some good M's there - I hadn't discovered yet.

    Plans for the weekend -
    Footie match with my youngest, pile of ironing and I HAVE to work on my current MS. I'm spending too long reading all these wonderful blogs and enjoying this challenge!

    have a good one Alex

    warm wishes
    Debbie

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  30. Sangu MandannaApril 15, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Congratulations on the award, Alex and as always, thanks for the blogger links!

    I have no big plans for the weekend, though I'm hoping to have a nice relaxing time. I've recently decided to try the whole 'no work on weekends' thing and I'm going to see if I can stick to it!

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  31. Laura EnoApril 15, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Congrats on the award!
    Ninja attacks - are we doing that for tomorrow, Alex?

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  32. K.C. WoolfApril 15, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I have a ninja attack planned for later today, but I can't tell you more about it until it's done.

    Thanks for the link to Mithril Wisdom! :-)

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  33. Ellie GarrattApril 15, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Congrats on the award!

    This weekend I'm planning to veg out on Saturday and then have a major writing session on Sunday.

    Have a good one!

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  34. EllaApril 15, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I so want to go the movies, if it doesn't happen. I have to go by the movie theater, next week ;-D The one I love to attend is 45min from my house, across the border into VA.

    My husband wants to go to Bass Pro; this would equal me dragging him to a craft store. Sometime I go and take photos inside, but I want to do some writing or go to the movies.

    Off to say "Hello" to the mentioned blogs.

    What about you...Movie man? Any plans?

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  35. Author Joshua HoytApril 15, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Congrats on the award. Have a great weekend.

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  36. Alex J. CavanaughApril 15, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    li, that sounds deadly!!

    Lauracea, I'll be watching. As for this weekend, Rio is getting good reviews.

    Justine, hope you do!

    Sommer, Fallout is addictive!

    Stephen, I might not catch it until next week either.

    Melissa, depends on what you're in the mood for - but I really liked Hanna.

    Nicki, you never slack.

    You're welcome, Karen!

    Blue, the ironing does not sound like fun...

    Sangu, you're an ambitious slacker - I like it!

    Laura - shh.....

    Ella, I am not a Bass Pro Shop kind of guy - I'd be bored as well. And might not see Rio until next week.

    Thanks everyone!

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  37. HopeApril 15, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    congrats on the award and also to the ones receiving it from you!

    have a wonderful weekend too!

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  38. Arlee BirdApril 15, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Great blog choices to honor today. We're at the halfway point!


    Lee
    Tossing It Out

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  39. Michael Di GesuApril 15, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Congrats on the Award, Alex. And to Karen and Liz!

    Have a great weekend.

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  40. Charles GramlichApril 15, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    BTW, have you had trouble commenting on Ocean Girl's blog? I can't get it to let me post a comment.

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  41. Hart JohnsonApril 15, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Egyptology? Cool! I need to get over there more often. (and you know I love Hannah's blog!) Congrats on your award, too!

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  42. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    well deserved award,


    Awards for you, thanks for the support!

    Bless your talent.

    Happy Friday!

    Check out bluebell books, our new blogging community that promotes books..
    xox



    pass them to 1 to 10 bloggers.

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  43. NicoleApril 15, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Congratulations on your award. My weekend plans are pretty boring, as I have to work.

    I still haven't been able to go check out Source Code due to my schedule and I'm a little sour about that, lol.

    I just received an old 60s movie called "Salesman" recently and plan on watching that this weekend.

    I also have to watch a documentary on the making of "Casserole Club" starring Kevin from The Backstreet Boys and then write a review of it.

    Now with Scream 4 out, there are two movies that I have to go see at the theater...Scream 4 & The Source Code. Hopefully I can get around to it soon before the theaters stop playing them, like what happened with "Salt". I waited and waited and couldn't see it.....and to make matters worse, I had a free pass to see "Salt", so I wouldn't have even had to buy a ticket, but my schedule and limited transportation had me waiting a little too long.

    Now, it's on my Netflix list, lol!

    The Madlab Post

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  44. Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague SikesApril 15, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    This weekend I'm trying to stay focused on the novel I'm writing set in the jungles of Central America. I'm on deadline and need to complete it by the end of Mar. It's hard when I also want to check out all these blogs.

    Monti
    NotesAlongTheWay

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  45. Alex J. CavanaughApril 15, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Lee, yes we are!

    Charles, I commented yesterday without a problem...

    Nicole, I hope you find the time! Hit Source Code first. Excellent film.

    Monti, I need to do the same...

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  46. Elizabeth MuellerApril 15, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Alex, you're such a sweetie to spotlight people like that! :)

    Happy Friday!

    ♥.•*¨Elizabeth¨*•.♥

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  47. A Beer for the ShowerApril 15, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    I'm gonna spend my weekend drinking beer in my underwear, writing the next great American novel, and eating junk food...

    Kinda like I do during the weekdays. I love unemployment.

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  48. Mary@GigglesandGunsApril 15, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Writing and a three mile walk. Then watching Sunday's called for rain from the sun porch.

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  49. nutschellApril 15, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Congrats on the award! I'm looking forward to a busy weekend--SCBWI Writer's day and renfair!have a happy weekend!

    nutschell
    www.thewritingnut.com

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  50. DafeenahApril 15, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Congrats on the award!! Thanks for your support the last few days! I have got so much more out of this challenge than I could have ever imagined. You guys are all totally awesome!!

    Dafeenah

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  51. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    A well-deserved award, sir. This weekend: movies and writing, mos def. And after being with my 7th graders on a mission trip all week: SLEEP.

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  52. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 15, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Congrats on your award. Hannah and Jamie are great people and bloggers :)

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  53. Alex J. CavanaughApril 15, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Beer, I'm sorry dude!

    Dafeenah, it's all about the friendship.

    Milo, that sounds rough!

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  54. Will BurkeApril 15, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I've enjoyed Mithril Wisdom for awhile now -- great site!

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  55. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comApril 15, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Alex, are we done yet? This challenge is harder than I thought it would be and I'm not a big fan of the second half of the alphabet, not right now anyway.
    Excuse my venting. I've made so many great connections - much thanks to you. It IS worth it. I think I can, I think I can.
    Have a great weekend.
    xoRobyn

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  56. Sarah AllenApril 16, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Just got back from The Kings Speech. One of the best movies I have ever seen.

    Sarah Allen
    (my creative writing blog)

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  57. Hilary Melton-ButcherApril 16, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Hi Alex .. love the way you open the doors for us to check others' sites .. and the A - Z is being great - lots of blogging friends and lots of comments to make .. but we do get to meet like-minded people .. because we're all A - Zers ..

    Enjoy your weekend .. cheers Hilary

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  58. Alex J. CavanaughApril 18, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Robyn, you're in the home stretch - you can do it, little camper!!!

    Sarah, I hope to see it soon.

    Hilary, glad you are enjoying it!

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