"Hats off to all the ladies that busted out NaNo with big word counts today! I'm just getting started...hoping to have at least 1000 before bed. Happy writing everyone. ;)"
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Claudine Gueniot Voznick liked Vera L. Cobbs's discussion NanoWriMo 2011
Elaine Simone replied to the discussion 'NanoWriMo 2011' in the group Your First Novel
"I originally hadn't planned to Nano this year. I've been working on major plot overhaul for my novel planning and finished my notes a few days ago. So its more of a timing coincidence, but I'm still really excited! I…"
Karen A. Wyle replied to the discussion 'NanoWriMo 2011' in the group Your First Novel
"Yup. I was starting to work on a tentative list of scenes, and realized I had to make a crucial decision first, preferably after much technical research. (Can't say which decision -- it'd be a spoiler re the book to which this…"
C. L. Kay replied to the discussion 'NanoWriMo 2011' in the group Your First Novel
"Is anyone else starting to get nervous? I'm working on a more structured outline for my NaNo novel today and have noticed a few butterflies."
Tanya Bainbridge liked Vera L. Cobbs's discussion NanoWriMo 2011
Selene MacLeod replied to the discussion 'NanoWriMo 2011' in the group Your First Novel
"Some smart person started a NaNoWriMo 2011 group here on SheWrites. Who's up for joining it! Go Nano!"
C. L. Kay replied to the discussion 'NanoWriMo 2011' in the group Your First Novel
"Great to hear! This year is my first crack at NaNo and I hoped to quiet my inner critic in the process. I have the issue of editing (and rereading what I've written) as I go. Which is a big fat no-no if I ever want…"
Leslie Liautaud replied to the discussion 'NanoWriMo 2011' in the group Your First Novel
"I'm a HUGE NaNo Rebel fan...and have worked in that circle in the past. To me, one of the great things about NaNoWriMo is that is just encourages you to WRITE."
Julie Lawson Timmer replied to the discussion 'NanoWriMo 2011' in the group Your First Novel
"I'm in! I've never done NaNo before and am very excited about it. I've been kicking around an idea for novel no. 2 but have been so busy with revisions on no. 1 that I haven't gotten no. 2 off the ground.…"
Julie Farley replied to the discussion 'NanoWriMo 2011' in the group Your First Novel
"I am going to try it for the first time. I m excited and extremely nervous!!"
Deb Osorio liked Vera L. Cobbs's discussion NanoWriMo 2011
Selene MacLeod replied to the discussion 'NanoWriMo 2011' in the group Your First Novel
"Hi, all (esp. Vera!). :) If you get a "buddy" request from SeleneM1, that's me!
Let's make NaNo great this year."
Selene MacLeod replied to the discussion 'NanoWriMo 2011' in the group Your First Novel
"Hi. I did it last year, and it's challenging and exhausting, but I found it really "tests your mettle," so to speak. 1700 words a day isn't as hard as it seems, when you have direction and focus. I didn't quite make it (42K…"
C. L. Kay replied to the discussion 'NanoWriMo 2011' in the group Your First Novel
"Awesome! Let us know when its up. :D"
Eryn Kurowski replied to the discussion 'NanoWriMo 2011' in the group Your First Novel
"Okay, I made one. It's awaiting approval. I don't like that part of this website."
Profile Information
- Who I am:
- My name is Vera L. Cobbs and I am an avid reader and aspiring author currently writing my first novel..."Karma". I love crime thrillers and collect hard cover editions of my favorite books.
I have 3 children and 2 grandchildren that are the loves of my life. I own an American Cocker Spaniel named Brownie who at the moment is probably my bestfriend.
In addition to writing a book review blog, I own and operate an Internet Media & Marketing Company (Arev Media & Marketing Consultants, Inc.) as well as an Internet TV show called I'm Gonna Slap Somebody.
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/user/835152
http://cafe-lit.blogspot.com
http://cafelit.wordpress.com
http://twitter.com/literary_cafe
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Literary-Cafe/197804346948894
http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/6066714-vera-cobbs
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Poetry, Blog Posts
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- Bloggingforbooks.org, Booksneeze.com
- Services I offer to other writers:
- Book Reviews, Author Podcast Interviews, Giveaways
- I found out about She Writes from:
- Komal Mansoor
Vera L. Cobbs's Blog
Help me support The Office of the Letters and Light
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 12:43pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Dear Friends, Family, and Righteous Supporters,
On November 20, the Office of Letters and Light will be bringing together the most mighty of endurance novelists for an event that will define our generation forever.
I'm speaking, of course, of National Novel Writing Month's Night of Writing Dangerously. It's a write-a-thon, and it will take place at the beautiful Julia Morgan Ballroom in downtown San Francisco. I will be there, writing my heart out and raising money for the…
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- At 4:27pm on August 27, 2011,
Kelli Swearingen said… - Welcome to Mother Writer,Vera! If you haven't already, feel free to introduce yourself, browse our threads, or start one of your own. And again, welcome to Mother Writer.
kelli s. rodin
(admin)
- At 3:22am on August 27, 2011,
Satya Robyn said… - Hello Vera, good to meet you, thank you for the friend request!
- At 8:35am on August 26, 2011,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - Vera, Welcome to the novelist group! You might introduce yourself by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll Show You Mine” discussion if you're not too uncomfortable talking about what you're working on. And we do a live chat every Wednesday; hope you can join us for that!
Meg Waite Clayton
Novelist Group Moderator
Bestselling Author of The Four Ms. Bradwells, The Wednesday Sisters, and The Language of Light, a finalist for Barbara Kingsolver's Bellwether Prize
- At 8:08am on August 26, 2011,
Jan Fischer Wade said… - Thanks for friending me Vera!!! Jan
- At 4:50pm on August 24, 2011,
Vera Hendon said… Thank you for sharing your friendship with me. I am looking forward to learning from you and sharing our work. I am also looking forward to releasing myself in deeper way to reach my audience. Have a safe and blessed weekend
- At 9:38am on August 19, 2011,
Amber Medina West said… Hello,
Welcome to She Writes! We're excited to have you here.
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 and Live Chats.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!All the best,
Amber Medina West
Volunteer Coordinator
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Kelly Hand commented on the group 'Novelists (Struggling or Not)'"Meg--What is truly inspiring about this recent boost in sales is that this is for a book you published years ago (I know because I just read the sample and bought it). It proves that an author's backlist can still have a lot of life in…"
Dana Alexander commented on the group 'Novelists (Struggling or Not)'"Huge congrats, Meg. So happy for you! I think your guest will understand if delivery is on the menu. :)"
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