News + Tiki Top Ten: The Mind of a Writer
After several weeks, my website is finally done! There's a button near the top of the right sidebar over here ---> that will take you there - after you finish reading here and, hopefully, leave a comment.
If you'd like to get there the old-fashioned way, the link is:
http://www.carolkilgore.net
The reason I'd like for you to pop over is because starting today, I'm holding a monthly contest. Since it's the last week of May, the first contest begins one week early and will run through June 30.
You'll find all the rules and the entry form on my website. This month I'm giving away a Kindle copy of my debut novel, In Name Only.
Please tell all your friends about the monthly giveaway. The more the merrier!
If any authors reading this would like to participate in future contests, please email me at tikihuttime AT gmail DOT com
Again, please pass the word on to other authors. You don't need to do anything except provide the prize to the winner. I'll take care of everything else.
Have fun!
Temporary Disclaimer: From time to time over the weekend, I've had a little issue with actually getting to the contest page. I'm hoping this is resolved on Monday. If you have trouble, please try again. I'll post an update as soon as I know it's totally resolved. Thanks.
And now, on to the Tiki Top Ten. . . .
My edit came back a couple of weeks ago, and the real work has begun. So this week's blog is a quick and easy Top Ten.
The top ten things my mind says when I'm writing or editing:
10. Need. Coffee. Now.
9. Look! A cardinal!
8. Bathroom!
7. It's gorgeous outside.
6. My butt's asleep.
5. Ooh, that mockingbird is singing again.
4. How did so much junk end up on my desk?
3. Quiet, dog.
2. Will this ever be done?
And the #1 thing my mind says when I'm writing or editing:
1. I'm hungry.
Comments
I think my mind says my butt's asleep. And I'd rather be jamming on my guitar.
Website looks awesome!
VR Barkowski
I think similar things when I'm writing.
And the new website is fun.
Chocolate!
Love,
Janie
Mason - I usually drink coffee only in the mornings.
VR - It would never do for me to be able to roll to the fridge. I don't have that much willpower :)
Medeia - Thanks! Glad you like it :)
EC - Love your entry!
Janie - It's like #11 or #12 for me.
And as for your top ten list, I'm identifying a little too strongly with #2 at the moment. A hundred pages to go…on this round. :)
Off to check out your website.
I totally agree with your top ten. I hate editing so I always put it off as long as possible.
I love the new look of the website too.
Heading over now...
Julie
EC - :)
L.G. - I know that feeling well.
Shelley - All writers are alike in many ways.
OE - Have fun over there :)
Jan - Thanks for dropping by! My dogs are possessed by bark demons. I can't play solitaire because I don't know when to stop.
Shelly - Rain! We've had rain for a few days. I sit and stare...and don't edit. I'm behind.
Southpaw - Thank you!
Melissa - How does it get there? LOL!
Went there as in there as in your website. Now I'm back here to say that over there is looking very good and congrats. I shall tell all my friends about this. Which means, Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar will try and find me some friends.
Your number one thing about being hungry when writing or editing is food for thought....
With respect, we shall always remember.
Gary
On the way over to peek at your new place now.
Will go check out your new site now...
And for me, it's tea and lemonade (don't like coffee), ooh is that a chickadee? I love chickadees. My cat wants my lap. My cat wants to walk over my keyboard. I want something to eat. I bet there's an old movie on TV right now I'd love to see. Maybe I should walk over to the park...
Lee - Too busy with too much it seems.
Julie - That's why they're 1 and 2, LOL :)
Robin - Some days I think Bright-Shiny is my middle name.
Lexa - Thanks, all around!
Robyn - We must be related.
Congrats on getting your website up. :)
Cherie - See above comment, LOL.
Gary - I love your humor. And your humour, too :) Hugs to Penny.
Slamdunk - The infamous Sitting Syndrome strikes again.
Susan - Maybe we should try jumping up and running around a few times without stopping at the fridge :)
Helena - Oh, yes. I like chickadees, too, but they think it's too hot here to hang around.
When I'm editing, I constantly think, "I should put a load of laundry on." LOL
Ooh, I like this contest thing. I totally need to get on board with you.
Julie - Yeah, I know :)
Jennifer - My laundry thought is more like 'oh $#!*. I forgot to put the laundry in the dryer.'
Crystal - You wonder if you've eaten! I rarely ever need to worry about that :) If you don't email me, you're on my list to contact. I need to finish this edit first though.
GO Spurs Go!
David - Great game last night!
FANTASTIC HEADER! Really cool!
Your top ten is familiar to all of us, but I'd swap one for ten...
COFFEEEEEEEEEE! LOL.
Have a great weekend!
Nas - Thank you!