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I want to encourage women to submit to humor venues. I urge you; I implore you. Let’s start a revolution and change the world’s mind about who’s funny. Your heart will swell with accomplishment and your breasts will become larger. This I promise.

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Ellen Appleby Keim replied to the discussion 'SheWriMo: She Writes November Writing Challenge, NOVEMBER 1ST'

"My goal is to reach my goal for NaNoWriMo like I did yesterday."

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"My goal today is to write at least 1667 words for NaNoWriMo like I did yesterday. Yay!"

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"Nichole, I really enjoyed your essay. You obviously have had unique experiences and you do a great job of making them seem real. Also, as a Muslim, I appreciate your sensitivity in describing cultural differences without "demonizing" those…"

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If first person narrative non-fiction and essay are your thing, or you would like to explore them and your voice join us.

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For those who are determined to pursue their dreams and rise above externally imposed limitations, I dare you to MisBehave: Speak Truth to Power.

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Shavawn Midori Berry left a comment for Ellen Appleby Keim

"Hi, Ellen, Yes, the group is active -- but it has never really taken off. I would love to have more action in it (Writing True). What sort of conversations, exchanges, activities would be attractive to you? Perhaps we can cook…"

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"Oh I have to add. I love Columbus. I was there a year ago for a knitters convention and fell in love with the town. Hugs!!"

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"Ellen, thanks for the comments! I am very sure you can add to the experience. I was only there for the first two years, but have been back. LOL Yes I do speak German, but not as well as I would like. I also wish I could understand more of it. Where…"

Sep 29, 2011

Ellen Appleby Keim replied to the discussion 'She Writes Title Workshop'

"How about "Falling Apart in New Orleans"? Just a thought."

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Women born between 1945 and 1964 who write about and are interested in contributing material about their lives- then and now.

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"I just saw that you were born in Germany. How long did you live there? Sprechen Sie Deutsch? My husband is a German citizen; he came here ten years ago to marry me. I've taught myself a little German, but I'm still at the…"

Sep 29, 2011

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Who I am:: I became a feminist in 1971, a Christian in 1973 and a Muslim in 2009. I have four daughters and one grandson. I've been married to a man 14 years my junior for almost ten years now (this is my fourth marriage). I earned my Bachelor's at the age of 53 and have been a writer for as long as I can remember. I also struggle with mental illness. Drawing on all these experiences has enabled me to write over 500 posts for my Femagination blog [http://www.femagination.com] and an additional 80+ for my I, Muslimah blog [http://muslimah.femagination.com] which is about my life as an American Muslim convert and feminist.

Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:: I have contributed to several anthologies, most notably From Eulogy to Joy, a book about coming through the grieving process. I've had essays published in some magazines as well as online outlets. I am currently working on a historical novel and a nonfiction book about being a female Muslim convert (and feminist) in America.

Media outlets that I currently write for:: I currently write for these three online venues:

Originator of Femagination: the feminist imagination blog at http://www.femagination.com. News, essays, videos, books and humor.

The Columbus Muslim Women's Style Examiner at
http://www.examiner.com/x-38117-Columbus-Muslim-Womens-Style-Examiner

I, Muslimah at http://muslimah.femagination.com

I have also written for Elevate Difference [http://www.elevatedifference.com} and This Great Society [http://www.thisgreatsociety.com].

My writing is:: Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Blog Posts

Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:: Yes, I occasionally review books and films on my blogs and I have also done so for Elevate Difference.

Services I offer to other writers:: I offer copyediting and proofreading services to students and writers.

I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:: N/A

My professional associations:: N/A

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At 10:36am on September 29, 2011, Shavawn Midori Berry said…: Hi, Ellen,

Yes, the group is active -- but it has never really taken off. I would love to have more action in it (Writing True). What sort of conversations, exchanges, activities would be attractive to you? Perhaps we can cook something up together. Shavawn

At 7:54am on September 29, 2011, Cat von Hassel-Davies said…: Oh I have to add. I love Columbus. I was there a year ago for a knitters convention and fell in love with the town.

Hugs!!

At 7:53am on September 29, 2011, Cat von Hassel-Davies said…: Ellen, thanks for the comments! I am very sure you can add to the experience. I was only there for the first two years, but have been back. LOL Yes I do speak German, but not as well as I would like. I also wish I could understand more of it. Where was your husband from? How awesome that he moved to the states to marry you!

I also look forward in getting to know you.

Hugs!!

At 6:25pm on September 28, 2011, samantha stacia said…: Hello Ellen!

Thank You so much for joining my group Blooming Late!

I see the very professional looking blogs you have! Please list them so everyone in the group can find them, in the pages section to the left of the group main page.

I appreciate you jumping right into some of our group discussion areas as well! I am happy that you want to be a part of the guestblogger position and look forward to when your turn comes up!

Please also, if you havent already, introduce yourself to the group in the Kick It Off discussion and let us know your writing accomplishments and goals as well.

You have probably already noticed that we have a great group of women here who can be a great source of support, encouragement an inspiration for your writing too.

I am glad you are here and WELCOME to my group!

Samantha Stacia

At 2:22pm on April 8, 2011, Meg Waite Clayton said…: Ellen, Welcome to She Writes. If you’re looking for a place to jump in, we’d love to have you join us in the Novelists – Struggling or Not group, and/or in Publishing Industry News. Enjoy the site!

Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Publishing Industry News, and Novelist Group
Bestselling Author of The Four Ms. Bradwells and The Wednesday Sisters

At 10:47pm on March 15, 2011, Julia Barry said…: Hi Ellen,

So glad you are here, and welcome to She Writes!

You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around, or a great way to jump in is to get involved with our Groups.

Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!

Warm best,
Julia Barry
Social Community Manager @ She Writes