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Friday, September 23, 2011

Celebrations, Winners, and What the Heck DID I Do This Past Summer?

Wow, what a week! So many awesome things to celebrate:

Blogger buddy M. Pax announced a release date for her book, Semper Audacia, at The Wicked Writers. Her short stories are awesome - can’t wait to read her novel.

RaShelle (who rocks) posted the Book Trailer for her upcoming book, Exiled.

Lydia Kang snagged an agent. Way to go, Lydia!

And my good buddy Rusty Webb decided that I needed a picture of me for my blog. (There really is a picture on my About Me page.) Rusty designed this:
Thanks, dude – now I look like a rock star!

Drinks for everybody!

Winners! We’ve got winners!

Jeremy (iZombie) was recently a guest and these lucky bloggers won:
Will Burke - a copy of Jeremy’s book, Chatterbox
Judy Harper - a zombie makeover

And the winners of The Arranger by L.J. Sellers are…
Amity at Dreams Are My Reality
Arlee at Tossing It Out/a>
Edit at Edi’s Book Lighthouse

Another round of drinks! (Being drunk is not a requirement to enjoying my blog, but I’m sure it won’t hurt.)

And finally – what the heck DID I do last summer?

This is my entry for Michael di Gesu’s What I Did On My Summer Vacation Blogfest:

I didn’t really take a vacation. There were a few fun weekends with my wife, but not a real ‘vacation.’ I did watch a lot of movies. Mowed the grass way too many times. (I really need to install Astroturf.) But what else happened?

Well, there were two really awesome things that happened!

My second book, CassaFire, was approved and a release date of February 28, 2012 was set. The cover art just blew me away and my publisher is working on a book trailer. Yeah, that was really cool.

The other big event was the successful launch of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. From casual comment to large support group – wow! The responses from our first posting were so amazing – so many were encouraged. I really had no idea it would be such a big hit. (And if you haven’t signed up, click HERE for a full description.)


That was my summer! What did you guys do? Did you enjoy the Worst Movies Ever blogfest? Any other news this week? One more round of drinks and then you won’t even remember you were here!
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110 comments:

  1. Laila KnightSeptember 23, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    It's too early to drink...hmm, Bloody Mary. Congratulations to all the people you listed above! I figured you'd be too much of a workaholic to take a vacation. Aside from my camping trip and a visit to the zoo, I didn't do much either. :)

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  2. Isis RushdanSeptember 23, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Thanks for this wrap-up. I missed Lydia's news and just swung by her blog to congratulate her.

    Big congrats to all the others listed.

    My summer was so busy, thinking about it makes me want to take a nap, but at least I did have a vacay.

    The blogfest was so much fun. Thanks for hosting it.

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  3. Sarah TokeleySeptember 23, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Congrats to the winners.

    My Summer? The same as my Winter except I didn't have to get up at stupid o'clock to see the girls off to school.

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  4. Miranda HardySeptember 23, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Congrats to everyone! I love great news.

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  5. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Laila, don't worry - there was some goofing off as well.

    Isis, glad you enjoyed the blogfest. Feel free to nap now.

    Sarah, extra sleep is always good.

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  6. CindySeptember 23, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Congrats on your upcoming release. :)

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  7. Natalie AguirreSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Thanks for sharing the good news, especially about your release and Lydia's good news.

    I did enjoy learning about movies not to waste time watching. So thanks for thinking of it.

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  8. EllaSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Congrats to all the winners! I rocked a 10wk art challenge in a hub of teen madness and went camping. I found a story that demands to be told. I'm not sure I'm the right writer for the job, time will tell. House was rarely quiet, but that is okay!
    Great pic, you look like Thor, nice guns ;D Happy Weekend Captain~

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  9. Rusty CarlSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    I'm not sure I did anything this summer more exciting than your lawn mowing. I mean, who can compete with that? I washed a lot of clothes.

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  10. Jemi FraserSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    It's been a busy coupld of weeks and I missed some of those pieces of good news! Thanks for letting me know - off to check them out...

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  11. GailSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Congratulations to all the winners.

    Sounds like you've accomplished alot...unlike me.

    Painting looks just like you!

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  12. M.J. FifieldSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    What an action packed filled blog today!

    Love your rock star pic.

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  13. Old KittySeptember 23, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Please don't have astro-turf! It;s much more fun to frolic on real grass...!

    Take care
    x

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  14. S.A. LarsenッSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    So much good news going around the blogosphere lately! Congrats to the winners.

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  15. Laura EnoSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Of course I had to run to your "About Me" page to see if there was really a photo. LOL!

    Congrats to everyone for all kinds of cool things!

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  16. WorkingdanSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Summer? What's that? My summer is so uneventful that I can't pick out a single fun thing that I did. Drink beer, cook on the grill, and mowing the grass. That's all I did!

    Congrats!

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  17. Tara TylerSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    rockin picture dude! bang your head! (sorry, just came from nicki's 80s montage at mpax's)

    always fun times here =)
    have a great wknd!

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  18. George Beremov [Nebular]September 23, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Congrats on the lucky winners! I can't wait to see the trailer for your second book, Alex.

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  19. Jeff BeeslerSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Being able to beta read CassaFire was among my highlights of the summer. I'll have more highlights on my blog later today around 5 pm PDT. For now, I must get ready to head to work!

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  20. UnknownSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Awesome news, Alex! Have a great weekend.

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  21. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Natalie, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

    Ella, you did a lot!

    Rusty, I'd rather wash clothes...

    Gail, if it makes me look like a stud, I'm happy!

    Laura, there's really a photo!

    Danjor, that evil grass mowing...

    George, neither can I!

    Jeffrey, thanks!

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  22. Matthew MacNishSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Dang, Alex, you look freaking awesome in that drawing!

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  23. Karen LangeSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I did enjoy the Worst Movies Blogfest. Didn't get to every site yet but the ones I saw were great.

    Congrats to the winners, and to you Alex, on the upcoming release!

    Happy weekend!

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  24. Luanne G. SmithSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I did my big trip back in February, so the summer was kind of quiet. We did a backyard make-over instead.

    You are definitely the king of the blogfests. And I hope the new picture is going in the sidebar. :)

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Like yourself, we never took a vacation oer se. But we did do a few local stays at hotels. Found some great deals on Screaming Daily Deals. Rock on, you rocker, you.

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  26. Charles GramlichSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    a rock star! Let's party!

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  27. Talli RolandSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Lots of great stuff going on - congrats to the winners, you on CassaStar... all good!

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  28. Talli RolandSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Oops - CassaFIRE!

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  29. UnknownSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Thanks for the links, will go visit now, and you Do look like a Rockstar :)

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  30. BuddSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    guess I need to clear out my reading schedule for March.

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  31. SuzeSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Al, my head's spinning a bit from that post but that was really fun to read. :)

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  32. TonjaSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Sounds like you had a great summer except for mowing the grass.

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  33. dolorahSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    That's not a picture Alex, thats a silhoutte :) I like Rusty's version, way cool.

    Congrats to all the winners. Your two major events are awesome though. Hard to top such success.

    Have a good weekend.

    ...........dhole

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  34. Arlee BirdSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Worst Movie Blogfest was great fun and a huge success. Nice job Alex! Now, what did I do this summer? Uh, why am I here? Oh well, pour me another drink.


    Lee
    Tossing It Out

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  35. Lydia KangSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Can't wait to get your new book! And thanks for the shout-out Alex. I'm still a little numb from surprise!

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  36. Katherines CornerSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    looking forward to having CassaFire on my Feb book list.Hugs and wishes for a joy filled weekend.

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  37. DafeenahSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    My summer was the same as my winter. Work, work, work, and HOT. congrats on your book!!

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  38. ~Sia McKye~September 23, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Summer? What summer. I didn't really have one where I did fun things. There's always next year.

    Congrats on the release date. I'm looking forward to reading this one.

    My Muse came in like Arnold and told me to get off my duff and write. Not that she looks like Arnold but she sure has his kick ass mentality. lol! It feels pretty good to be clear headed enough to write again.

    Have a great weekend, Alex!

    Sia McKye's Thoughts...OVER COFFEE

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  39. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Matthew, I rock!

    Karen, the blogfest was the best so far.

    LG, it will be!

    Thanks, Damy.

    Budd, I appreciate that.

    Donna, Rusty did an awesome job.

    Lee, have as many as you like...

    Lydia, I'm just thrilled for you.

    Thanks, everyone!

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  40. UnknownSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I did nothing this summer except host some family, visit the museums here in Chitown, worked some temp assignments and wrote. Not very exciting, I'm afraid.

    But what I wrote, that has paid off as I challenged myself to write something different and now, Nathan's Angel will be out very soon.

    Love the rocker avatar. And I LOVED the Worst Movies blogfest. It was fun to give free reign to my snarkiness.

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  41. Donea LeeSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    (it's ok if I just drink water, right?) Yes - great news about your 2nd book!! That's definitely something to celebrate about your summer. And some great news for Lydia!! I'll have to pop over and congratulate her!

    And the Worst Movies Blogfest was awesome! :)

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  42. Nancy ThompsonSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Cool news about book 2! And I love & so appreciate the IWSG. As for what I did over the summer, well, besides the usual trip to see the folks & tripping around Portland, I took my son on his college tour from one end of California to the other. It was exhausting, but it's something I will never forget.

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  43. Nicki ElsonSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Spiked coffee, awesome! That picture by Rusty is fabulous. Congrats to everyone on their accomplishments and exciting announcements this week. I'm very happy you started the Insecure Writer's Group---it got so popular because it's a great idea.

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  44. Mary AalgaardSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    I had a relaxing summer - no major trips, a couple summer camps for the boys, and visiting family and friends.
    You look like a possessed rocker!

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  45. julie feddersonSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Congratulations on a very productive summer! I worked mostly at the day job, but did have a fun family roadtrip in August. In retrospect, my summer was a lot like any other season I have.

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  46. Sarah AhiersSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Pshaaa, summer isn't over until i SAY it is! I don't think of summer as being done until we hit october.
    But, i guess i didn't do much this summer. Though i did write another book, so that's pretty awesome

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  47. nutschellSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Congratulations Lydia, and M. Pax and RaShelle! And Congratulations to all the winners. It's a Friday, you all deserve a drink!
    nutschell
    www.thewritingnut.com

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  48. Doralynn KennedySeptember 23, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Sounds like a really great summer... especially the release date bit.

    I wanted to comment on your remark at my blog. Netflix will no longer offer movies at home. They are only offering a streaming service now. (Actually it goes into effect in about 3 weeks.) If you still want to receive movies at home, you need to join another site. It is called Quickster. Your preferences and your DVD queue will not transfer to the new site. A new account will automatically be created for you at Quickster. You will be billed separately. And you will need to go to two separate sites for streaming and DVD's. There are other changes as well. Reed Hastings sent out an e-mail detailing the changes a few days ago. He had 10's of thousands of complaints at the Netflix blog within hours. The stock has plummeted, and the story is one of the biggest online right now.

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  49. CiaraSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Not really any more news at my end. We just did the Disney thing with the boys, again. Have a great weekend.

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  50. Michael Offutt, Phantom ReaderSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    You have very skinny legs.

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  51. Christine RainsSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Congratulations to all the winners. I loved your blogfest, Alex. It was so much fun. I have Trollhunter to watch this weekend. I hope it's so bad it's good!

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  52. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Melissa, I think that was the best one yet! The reasons for movie picks were the best.

    Thanks, Donea!

    Nancy, I'm really glad so many benefitted from the support group.

    Thanks, Nicki, and hope you had a good time here this week.

    Mary, obssessed with Hot Tamales! Wait, you said possessed, didn't you...?

    Sarah, OUR summer hasn't ended!

    Doralynn, I'll probably just stick with streaming.

    Michael, I do, don't I?

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  53. Doralynn KennedySeptember 23, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    If you decide to just stick with streaming, you'll have to cancel DVD's if you get them. Otherwise, they'll automatically set up an account for you at Quickster. Of course, they've lost they're Starz contract, so there will be 30% less content on streaming.

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  54. AmySeptember 23, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Great post Alex and congrats on both your sequel and the support group - you rock! :)

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  55. Mason CanyonSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Wonderful news. It has been a busy week. Have a relaxing weekend.

    Mason
    Thoughts in Progress
    Freelance Editing By Mason

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  56. Hart JohnsonSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Looking hot, Alex--I like the make-over. Though now your wife will have to get a pair of bad boots to fight off your groupees.

    And I think the book acceptance and date are FABULOUS summer accomplishments!

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  57. RaShelle WorkmanSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Alex - Sounds like you have a great summer. Can't wait for the CassaFire release! And yes, totally enjoyed the Worst Movies Ever blogfest. Battlefield Earth totally won. =D

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  58. Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague SikesSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Like the drawing for you! You're way too busy to take a vacation, and all these Ninja Army folks would miss you way too much!!!

    Monti

    NotesAlongTheWay

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  59. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Sounds like you had a great summer, sir. I wrote, wrote, and wrote some more -- and had a few stories accepted. October may end up being my best month this year: 5 stories scheduled to be published.

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  60. Summer RossSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Congrats to the winners!

    Alex- you did a terrific job organizing the support group and I agree it was very successful!

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  61. L. Diane WolfeSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    LOL - I like the drawing.

    The blogfest was fun. Second highest comments I've ever received.

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  62. Golden EagleSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Congratulations to the people you mentioned, and to the winners! :)

    I had a lot of fun posting for the Worst Movies Ever Blogfest. And it was great seeing all the movies people chose!

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  63. Heather M. GardnerSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Now I'm drunk.
    Thanks.
    Sounds like a great summer to me!
    Heather

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  64. ali crossSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Dude, you are all kinds of awesome. And the picture proves it!

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  65. Angela BrownSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    The Worst Movies Ever Blogfest was awesome and so is that rocking animation of you.

    By the way, I must admit the support group is an awesome idea. As writers, we have to deal with any person with a pie hole spilling their opinions, some of them vile and considered cruel and unusual punishment. The group allows a chance to deal with that kind of stuff and just the doubts that naturally come with the program. Good on you.

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  66. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Doralynn, yeah, it's going to be a hassle.

    Thanks, Amy!

    Thanks, Hart. I think my wife could kick any groupie's ass!

    RaShelle, yes it did.

    Monti, I'd like to think they would miss me.

    Milo, you blow my accomplishments out of the water.

    Summer, thank you.

    Diane, glad you got so many.

    Golden, that was half the fun, wasn't it?

    Heather, I have achieved my purpose!

    Ali, thank you.

    Angela, thank you. I got so many comments like yours. I'm just really glad it helped so many writers.

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  67. M PaxSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Thanks for the SO :) Awesome artwork by Rusty.

    Nice essay. I worked all summer. Looking forward to a bit more down time this fall. But that won't happen. I started my own business, which I think is very exciting.

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  68. Julius CiceroSeptember 23, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Congratulations on everything! I had a couple of short vacations, but a lot of work going on too. I could use a good drink. Bottoms up!

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  69. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comSeptember 23, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I didn't quite picture you that way Alex.

    Happy weekend to you.
    xoRobyn

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  70. Michael Di GesuSeptember 23, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Well, sir Alex, you certainly had an awesome summer with some major focal points.

    Congrats on the book, and the Insecure Writer's Support Group. You should be proud.

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  71. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 23, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Mary, that is very cool!!

    Robyn, um, neither did I...

    Michael, thanks, but humbled is more the word.

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  72. L.J. SellersSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Congratulations on the new release! The cover art looks great.

    And thanks for hosting me. I've contacted the winners of THE ARRANGER.

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  73. ChuckSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Went to Fiji. Worked my ass off. Suffered through the hottest summer in Dallas history. The end.

    On the plus side...never mowed a blade of stinkin' grass!

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  74. LeoviSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    You've been very encouraged, I took a couple of beers to your health.

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  75. DanetteSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    The portrait is awesome. You look more like a super hero rock star. You should definitely keep it on the blog. And your summer sounds productive and fun! Congrats on the approval of CassaFire!!!

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  76. Belbin9September 23, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    You get more rest not really doing anything special on vacation anyways. Congrats on the new book release date! Can't wait to see the new trailer

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  77. erica and christySeptember 24, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Seriously, what the h was up with the lawn this year? I also feel like most of summer vacay was spent mowing!
    erica

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  78. Elizabeth MuellerSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Oooh, so do you have long flowing hair? ;)


    ♥.•*¨Elizabeth¨*•.♥

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  79. Denise Covey September 24, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    I'm so glad to see the real Alex at last! I recognised you by the guitar. Congrats on CassaFire being given the green light. Congrats to your winners. And thanks for all the other info as well.

    Denise

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  80. JulesSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Rusty is one talented dude and captured you perfectly. The shoes are little dated though. :)

    Thanks for the lovely comment.
    Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow

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  81. Enid WilsonSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    LOL, tight orange pants. They are handy for your ninja act.

    Every Savage Can Reproduce

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  82. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    LJ, that's great!

    Chuck, you lucky dog...

    Leovi, thanks!

    Danette, thanks, and I think I can find room for it.

    Belbin, thanks!

    Erica, I have no idea. Some days, I could actually hear it growing.

    Elizabeth, closest I ever had to that was a mullet back in the day.

    Thanks, Denise!

    Jules, but the ladies won't be looking at my feet! At least, I hope not...

    Enid, Ninjas need mobility.

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  83. BirgitSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Great news about your book-Love the superhero Fabio man. A drink every once in a while is great even if it is a bit too early. Loved the Worst Movies ever and hope another film adventure will come about. The summer...too hot, but soon too cold-wait sounds like porridge to me:)I swear I am not Goldilocks because I think the bears realized she was a good meal. Oops I carry on don't I

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  84. Donna ShieldsSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    The Worst Movies Ever Blogfest was great! I didn't get to participate, but liked reading everyone's lists.

    By the way (And I know I'm like way late) love the cover of your new book. I can see why you were blown away.

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  85. Julie MusilSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Alex, I love the rock star picture! That's awesome. This summer was a blur, with nonstop action with my husband and three sons.

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  86. Tanya ReimerSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Yup living the rock star life! Good for you. lol.

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  87. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I REALLY enjoyed reading all the Worst Movies Ever posts. So funny.

    BTW, I saw WARRIOR yesterday. Have you seen it? Awe.Some. Might be my most fave movie of the year. Very raw and emotional.

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  88. Patricia StolteySeptember 24, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Hi Alex -- I spent my summer finishing up this suspense novel that took me two years to write because I kept changing the plot. As of 9PM (MT) last night, I'm done.

    Today I'm doing all non-writing fun stuff like picking grapes and washing windows. :)

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  89. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Birgit, glad you enjoyed the blogfest.

    Thanks, Donna!

    Julie, isn't it cool?

    Liz, I haven't seen it yet.

    Patricia, that's great news! Want to come wash my windows?

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  90. ediFanoBSeptember 24, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Hooray!
    I won a copy of THE ARRANGER by L.J. Sellers.

    Thank you so much. I received the electronic copy and it works without any problems.

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  91. Donna K. WeaverSeptember 24, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    And those two awesome thing were big things.

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  92. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 24, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Edi, that's great! I told her you'd be excited to receive it.

    Thanks, Donna!

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  93. LeoviSeptember 24, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Wonderful home, I like, very attractive and in action. Congratulations.

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  94. UnknownSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    summer? what summer?

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  95. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 25, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Mack, that's a bit of how I felt...

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  96. UnknownSeptember 25, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Wow, sounds like your summer was really successful as well. Congratulations to your second book. I'm gonna read your first book soon. I got myself into sci-fi this summer, so finally I get to read it.
    The cover looks great btw. (your new picture, too.)
    Nahno ∗ McLein ™

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  97. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    What a great summer it sounds like you had! And congratulations to all of the winners!!
    Ann Best, Author of In the Mirror, A Memoir of Shattered Secrets

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  98. LeoviSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Yes, the truth is that I have enjoyed the worst movies, their reasons and their comments, it was fun.

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  99. Jennie BaileySeptember 25, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    You always host the BEST blogfests - I love the WORST movies. It was fun reading everyone's picks! I can hardly wait for Cassafire!

    Congrats to the winners!

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  100. NasSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Congratulations to all the winners!

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  101. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Nahno, thanks - I appreciate that!

    Thanks Ann!

    And Jennie, that blogfest was the best.

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  102. UnspokenSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Alex, you are busy over at your place and it's all good :).

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  103. Author A.O. PeartSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Thank you for sharing the links! I really enjoyed RaShelle's book trailer. Now I want to read her book.

    Congratulations on the CassaFire approval for the release. It's on my to-read list (togetehr with CassaStar!)

    Love the red pants and the hair. Yep, definitely a cool rock star. Wink. :-)

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  104. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Sounds like you had a busy summer... congrats on the success of your insecure writer's support group... awesome:)

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  105. AmitySeptember 26, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    I am always curious how u look in person Alex...:)

    Even the rockstar look in you???

    You know lots of movies...:P

    Thanks for sharing so many reviews...

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  106. ShariSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    That is a rockin' awesome picture. I'd say it's gnarly, but that probably goes in the 80's post.

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  107. Lisa PottsSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Yay for CassaFire! Love that cover. It's always nice to be able to celebrate something no matter what season it is.

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  108. JenSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Those are two, very cool happenings! The book cover is awesome!

    I'm always at a loss as to what I actually did over the summer. I haven't been on a real vacation in years (waaay too many years) and without a vacation to break things up, the summers seem to just drift in sometime between spring and fall, the only demarcation being the heat!

    Thanks for the drinks!
    Jen

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  109. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Angela, thanks!

    Amity, my photo is there for all to see.

    Thanks, Lisa!

    Jen, think we both need a vacation.

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  110. Arlee BirdOctober 1, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    When I first commented on this post I totally missed that I had won a copy of The Arranger by L.J. Sellers. Then I got my autographed copy in the mail to day and wondered, "What the heck?". Figuring I must have won this somewhere I Googled "L J Sellers the Arranger Arlee Bird winner" and it led me to your post. Pretty slick eh? Thanks for the book. It sounds like a great read.


    Lee
    Tossing It Out

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