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Monday, September 12, 2011

You Rock! And News...

Today I am visiting the awesome and beautiful Elizabeth Mueller, talking about brainstorming the second book. So, if anyone else out there has written one story and now you’re beginning to panic about a sequel or follow-up, head on over. Hopefully I don’t mess you up even worse.

But wait – there’s more!

Big thanks again to those who left such awesome comments for those participating in the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. I appreciate everyone’s efforts. You guys rock!

And I got some news on the book trailer my publisher is creating for CassaFire – and I’m so stoked! Another animated piece, but - no words to read this time. You get to hear Byron speak! Damn, I can’t wait…

And, in one week, it’s the Worst Movies Ever Blogfest! Spread the word. If the insecurity of last Wednesday didn’t take down the internet, then we need to try again with an onslaught of crappy movies. Sign up below!

Any other questions about the Insecure Writer’s Support Group? Did you makes some new friends? What about the blogfest? Have you signed up? Why not?! Can’t tell me there aren’t a slew of bad movies out there…

Crap, I can’t wait to see my book trailer…

All right, go see Elizabeth now and tell her she’s one beautiful lady!

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97 comments:

  1. Laila KnightSeptember 12, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Good morning. Byron speaking...that would send chills down my spine. The Insecurity Group rocks...except I'm insecure more than once a month...not sure I can save it all up till then. It's nice to know there are plenty of others that question themselves as much as I do. Yup, signed up for the movie thing already. :)

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  2. Jeff BeeslerSeptember 12, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Looking forward to the CassaFire Trailer!

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  3. GailSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Congratulations on the new trailer...sounds fantastic!

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  4. S.A. LarsenッSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Congrats on the awesome book trailer. It sounds fab. I'd love to participate in the blogfest, but I can't think of a movie that totally sucks. I know there's at least one...Hopping over the see Elizabeth!

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  5. Donna K. WeaverSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    I can't wait to see your book trailer either!

    *heads over to Elizabeth's*

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  6. Mary@GigglesandGunsSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Can't wait to see the trailer. (want to see if the voice I heard when I was reading sounds similar).

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  7. HuntressSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Oh, Man, you are teasing us again. Can't wait for CassaFire and the trailer.

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  8. RenaeSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Congrats on the new trailer Alex. I can't wait to see it!

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  9. Arlee BirdSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Exciting news about the book trailer. Cassafire sounds like it is rapidly being kindled into a blaze.
    I'm ready for the movie blogfest.


    Lee
    Tossing It Out

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  10. Creepy Query GirlSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Congrats ! can't wait to see it. *On my way over to Elizabeth's*

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  11. Laura EnoSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    When is the trailer coming out? *grabs a front row seat and bag of popcorn*

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  12. Karen LangeSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Looking forward to see the trailer! Heading over to Elizabeth's place now.

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  13. Carol KilgoreSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I'm so looking forward to this trailer. CassaStar rocked, and I know this one will be even better.

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  14. Jeremy [Retro]September 12, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    it's all good, it's all in your head just waiting to get out.

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  15. Tara TylerSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    thanks for coming up with it and doing it!
    tremendous response!

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  16. Old KittySeptember 12, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Even as Byron whispers sweet nothings in my ear on a nightly basis it'll be just super duper awesome to hear him speak!! Dare I ask whose voice is used?!?!? My tongue is hanging out in anticipation! :-)

    Take care
    x

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  17. RHYTHM AND RHYMESeptember 12, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Looking forward to the blogfest.

    Good news about Cassafire.

    Have a good day.
    Yvonne.

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  18. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Laila, it will be wild to hear his voice! Glad you enjoyed the support group posts. Don't explode before the next one.

    Salarsen, not even one??

    Mary, don't get your hopes too high!

    Lee, I hope so!

    Carol, thanks - glad you liked the first trailer.

    Kitty, you're drooling on my blog...

    Thanks, everyone!

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  19. Kelly PolarkSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Ahhh, worst movies ever.
    This will be good. I mean bad. :)

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  20. Luanne G. SmithSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Oh, man, I gotta go dig up some more bad movies. I just know I'm going to list one that someone says "No! That was the best movie ever!!"

    Looking forward to the book trailer. :))

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Looking forward to seeing the new trailer. The last one was fabulous. Hopefully I get go 'vote' for it too after it's release!

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  22. Isis RushdanSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    WTG on the new trailer. Looking forward to seeing it. I'm intimidated by the whole book trailer process. Heading over to read the other post.

    And yes, 2-3 hrs a day on blogging/blog hopping does scare me :).

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  23. Bossy BettySeptember 12, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Congrats on the upcoming trailer Alex. Also, thanks for your recent comments on my blog.

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  24. The Old SillySeptember 12, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Congrats, dude! And sure - I'll head over there...

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  25. L. Diane WolfeSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Can't wait to see the trailer. All signed up for the blogfest.

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  26. SuzeSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Can't wait to see your book trailer, either. :)

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  27. Hart JohnsonSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Oooh! Fun news on your book trailer! Can't wait to see it! And it was a GREAT blogfest! So Thank you!!!

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  28. Carolyn VSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Elizabeth is cool. Had dinner with her a few years back at a writer's conference. She's just awesome. ;)

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  29. ediFanoBSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    "You get to hear Byron speak!"

    I'm excited! You are always good for a surprise. Can't wait to see AND hear the trailer.

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  30. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Kelly, it will be so bad it's awesome!

    LG, it could happen...

    Lynn, thanks.

    Isis, it's all in a day to me now.

    Karen, I hope my publisher found someone good.

    Betty, you are welcome.

    Hart, thanks for pariticpating - October 5 is next date!

    Carolyn, that's cool you got to meet her.

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  31. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Edi, isn't that wild?? I'm stoked.

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  32. ~Sia McKye~September 12, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I loved the Cassa Star trailer! I must have watched it a dozen times and made my hubs and son (and his friends) watch it. lol! I'm looking forward to seeing this one!

    Sia McKye's Thoughts...OVER COFFEE

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  33. Michael Offutt, Phantom ReaderSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Oooh I also am excited to see your book trailer.

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  34. Nancy ThompsonSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Congrats on your trailer, Alex! Can't wait to see it. I want to note how perfect your timing is with the post on Elizabeth's blog. That's exactly where I am now and I'm having trouble getting started. I don't think I can do a sequel to a psychological thriller so I'm starting a totally original story from scratch. Trouble is, the first time around, I had a muse. He inspired every facet of my story. I don't have that this time. And what's worse, my old muse just died. He was a real person, a young man, and now he's gone. I'm so heartbroken, I don't know if I can write again.

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  35. LTMSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    gotta say, I really enjoyed the Insecure Writers posts I read. Great idea, Alex! Good luck w/the new trailer~ :o)

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  36. Susan Kaye QuinnSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    I'm brainstorming my 2nd book today, in fact! You're really rocking things over here...and I keep hearing about the Insecure Writer's Group! :) I should check it out...

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  37. Talli RolandSeptember 12, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Wow! I can't wait to hear Byron's voice. Hope he doesn't sound like Kermit! :) Headed over to Elizabeth's now...

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  38. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 12, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Thanks, Sia!

    Michael, if it's as good as the first one, it will be amazing.

    Nancy, I'm sorry! Well, I hope I said something of value...

    Thanks, LTM!

    Susan, please join us.

    Talli, that would be awful!!

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  39. Lydia KangSeptember 12, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Looking forward to this, thanks Alex!

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  40. Nicki ElsonSeptember 12, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    I love the insecure writers thing - such a brilliant idea. And ahhhh! We get to hear Byron's voice. That is wicked cool. Speaking of wicked cool things, I'll head over to Elizabeth's place. ;)

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  41. M PaxSeptember 12, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Yea, on the new book trailer. Exciting stuff.

    I jotted down a list of bad movies on a piece of paper ... I hope I can find it.

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  42. Golden EagleSeptember 12, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I'm looking forward to seeing the trailer! Congratulations.

    I met several new bloggers through the Insecure Writer's Support Group. :) And I'm getting ready for the blogfest--still haven't written up my list!

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  43. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 12, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Thanks, Nicki.

    Mary, I'm sorry!

    Golden, I haven't either.

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  44. UnknownSeptember 12, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Congrats on your 2nd book coming out soon! I found your blog on Anglea O. Peart's blog. I'm a fellow campaigner.

    Btw, great blog! I enjoyed looking around. See ya around the campaign.

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  45. M.J. FifieldSeptember 12, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    A book trailer is really very exciting. Can't wait to see it.

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  46. LindsaySeptember 12, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Yay. Looking forward to the CassaFire trailer!

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  47. Susan Gourley/KelleySeptember 12, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    I wish my publisher did trailers. How cool to hear one of your charaters speak.

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  48. RaShelle WorkmanSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Can't wait to see your latest trailer.

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  49. Elizabeth MuellerSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Whoa, Alex! You amaze me! Today you are in two places at once! :)


    ♥.•*¨Elizabeth¨*•.♥

    Can Alex save Winter from the darkness that hunts her?

    YA Paranormal Romance, Darkspell coming fall of 2011!

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  50. CopyboySeptember 12, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Off to see lizzy to learn even more about what makes you pro-writers tick.

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  51. CiaraSeptember 12, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    I had an epic fail on my blog that day. Sorry to anyone who tried to leave a comment on my IWS tab. I'll make sure everything is good next time. Thanks for starting such a fantastic group, Alex. Off to check out your guest blog.

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  52. CiaraSeptember 12, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    I had an epic fail on my blog that day. Sorry to anyone who tried to leave a comment on my IWS tab. I'll make sure everything is good next time. Thanks for starting such a fantastic group, Alex. Off to check out your guest blog.

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  53. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comSeptember 12, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Can't wait to hear Byron's voice. Is it your voice? Your publisher's? Or is it really Byron???
    xoRobyn

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  54. LeoviSeptember 12, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    I think writing a second part is more difficult than writing the first, especially if the first was very good. Readers create their own expectations from the perspective of the first and they may feel very disappointed or just the opposite. In Spain there is a proverb that says sequels were never good. But that's not true, as we have many examples in literature and film, where the second, third, ... consequences are overcome and enlarging the work.

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  55. Sarah AhiersSeptember 12, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    holy crap. I have to say, i am SUPER EFFING stoked that we get to hear Byron speak. For reals, i can't wait to see it.
    And i'm off to check out the other post right now!

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  56. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 12, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Thanks, Candy!

    Susan, I hope it's cool.

    Elizabeth, Ninjas can do that...

    Ciara, that's all right.

    Robyn, not mine! Maybe it really is Byron...

    Leovi, that's why I was so stressed when writing the second one.

    Sarah, glad you're stoked!

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  57. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Really like the sound of the worst movies blog ever... congrats on the new trailer...

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  58. LibbySeptember 12, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    I love that the end is crap, I can't wait for the book trailer. :)

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  59. Jemi FraserSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I'm sooooo looking forward to that trailer - sounds awesome!

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  60. Will BurkeSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Honestly, I can't think of a movie so bad that I resented the wasted portion of my life -- oh wait, one just occured to me. Oh, now I have to sign up to give them their just deserts!

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  61. Rusty CarlSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Cool. When is that trailer coming out?

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  62. alexiaSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I love book trailers!! Can't wait to see it!

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  63. Abby MinardSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    So excited to see your trailer! You're a big man on campus now- of course we'll get to hear Byron speak!! Congrats, Alex!

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  64. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Will, go for it! It's up to ten movies, so if all you have is one, that's cool.

    Rusty, they said October sometime...

    Thanks, Abby!

    And thanks everyone. I'm excited to see it as well!

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  65. Sharon K. MayhewSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    I'm pretty worried about what movies everyone thinks are awful...They are probably my favorites. LOL

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  66. Emily R. KingSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    I really want to sign up for this, but I'm afraid what I consider to be a bad movie isn't that bad. I'm a rom-com fan, so my choice won't be very entertaining. (Who wants to hear me rant about why I think a rom-com bombed at the box office?) I going to think on this some more...

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  67. Michael Di GesuSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Congrats Alex,

    I'm really excited to see it and I am thrilled for you. Keep up that positive energy... we all feed on it!

    Off to see Elizabeth.

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  68. dolorahSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    The trailer for CassaStar was so awesome that I know CassaFire's will be great. When I read the novel, every time Byron or Bassa got into the Cosbolt I saw the launch in my mind. Way cool.

    I will go read the interview after I leave here. I should be revising, but I need a break.

    I haven't signed up for the blogfest; Dude, I'm so far behind on everything. I just can't think on one more thing. Hey, but I know it will be a success, and many of my blog friends are participating so I'll show up for support anyway.

    .....dhole

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  69. Author A.O. PeartSeptember 13, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Congrats on the new trailer, Alex! Can't wait to see it :-)
    Oh, bad movies - wait, I've seen more than enough of those. Great idea for the blog post, I'm in.

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  70. Jamie GibbsSeptember 13, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    Looking forward to seeing the new trailer. It's going to be badass!

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  71. Lynda R Young as Elle CardySeptember 13, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    wow, how exciting about your trailer!!! I can't wait to see it.

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  72. Heather M. GardnerSeptember 13, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Panic? Who me? Ha ha ha. I laugh in the face of ... who am I kidding? I'll be right over.


    You're book trailer news is very exciting!

    HMG

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  73. LauraSeptember 13, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Can't wait to see your trailer... and I met some fab people on wednesday... so thanks :)
    (Re-reading CassaStar at the moment - loving it, just as good as the first time around :)

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  74. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 13, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Sharon, I hope not!

    ER, I know I'll have somebody's favorite on my list - it'll be all right.

    Donna, thanks - that's cool!

    Glad you're with us, Angela!

    Laura, thanks - that's sweet.

    Thanks everyone!

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  75. AmySeptember 13, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Congrats on the upcoming trailer for CassaFire Alex! It'll be awesome to hear Byron speak! :)

    Heading over to Elizabeth's blog now and looking forward to the bogfest!

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  76. Matthew MacNishSeptember 13, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    This should be useful for me, because even though I haven't finished revising the first one, I have only a skeleton of an idea for the second novel in my series.

    Thanks, Alex!

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  77. Doralynn KennedySeptember 13, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Hi Alex, I'm looking forward to that trailer, so I can just imagine how you feel!

    Made lots of new friends in the group, so thanks again for putting that together!

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  78. Lily WhalenSeptember 13, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Hey, Alex - I've nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award. Check it out at www.notesfrominnisfree.blogspot.com!

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  79. Sangu MandannaSeptember 13, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Oooh I'm off to check that post out! Looking forward to the blogfest!

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  80. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 13, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Matthew, you have more than I did at that point!

    Doralynn, glad you met some cool new bloggers.

    Thanks, Susan!

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  81. Ellie GarrattSeptember 13, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Can't wait to see the trailer!

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  82. Pat TillettSeptember 13, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I thought the trailer for the first book was pretty good and I can't wait to see this one!

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  83. CA HeavenSeptember 13, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Cool subject for your up-coming blogfest. I'll try to participate >:)

    Cold As Heaven

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  84. Julia Phillips SmithSeptember 13, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Exciting about your book trailer.

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  85. Susan FieldsSeptember 13, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Hmmm...I might have to switch to posting Mondays and Wednesdays - there's too much good stuff on Wednesdays I keep missing out on.

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  86. UnknownSeptember 13, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Just read your post over at Elizabeth's. A day late of course, LOL. I am penning a sequel right now and it's because I'm one to tinker. HEA's just don't cut it. You get one, but what do you do with it? My MC is about to find out keeping an HEA is harder than getting one.

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  87. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 13, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Pat, I can't either!

    Susan, please join us for the support group.

    Melissa, thanks! Now, what's a HEA?

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  88. EllaSeptember 13, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    I'm excited for you Alex! Bryon speaks, too cool! I met some great people on the Insecure Writer's Support Group! It was a huge success~
    Thank you so much for doing this!
    Captain Alex you rock ;D

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  89. UnknownSeptember 13, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Sorry! An HEA in the romance genre is a Happily Ever After.

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  90. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 13, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Thank you, Ella! Glad you enjoyed it. Don't forget - October 5!

    Melissa - ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... Gotcha!

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  91. Denise Covey September 13, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    The Insecure day was awesome. I learned so much and found encouragement. Can't wait til next month!

    Thanks! Great to hear about your trailer. No doubt it'll be a winner and of course none of us can wait to hear Byron speak. Great idea.

    Denise

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  92. TaraSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Congrats on the trailer news - awesome!!

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  93. WritingNutSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Ooh.. congratulations on the new trailer!! I'm so excited for it too! :)

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  94. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 13, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Denise, glad you benefitted!

    And I can't wait to see the trailer either!!!

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  95. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Looking forward to hearing Byron speak. Are you doing the voice over? James Earl Jones maybe? Very cool.

    And my Worst Movies Ever List is complete, although I keep thinking of new ones, so I may have to make adjustments. So many bad movies. Ugh!

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  96. Civil War HorrorSeptember 15, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Looking forward to participating in the blogfest! As I mentioned before, I'll be doing Worst Horror Movies.

    One question from someone who has never done a blogfest before. I plan on visiting all the participants but I don't see a list anywhere. Is there a web ring we're going to be setting up? If so, I want to be on it!

    See you on the 19th. . .

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  97. Civil War HorrorSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    I swear that list wasn't there when I posted my last comment. Am I going insane or did you post that later, Alex? I think a mad scientist stole my brain. . .

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