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| Marjorie M Liu and cousin, Trina, meeting for the first time in China. |
I've been following Marjorie M. Liu's blog since she's been in China for the past month. She takes amazing pictures and video and you really get the insider's view of China. Here's her entry for May 12th:
Um, we just had an earthquake.
With an initial magnitude of 7.8, epicenter located 60 miles outside Chengdu. Beijing felt the quake, and so did Shanghai. I was at the computer and started feeling dizzy staring at the screen -- like everything was moving. Which was exactly the case. I’m on the 24th floor and the entire building was swaying.
I’m officially creeped out. I hope everyone is okay in Chengdu.
Of course, we now know the devastation there and Marjorie documents everyday life in China through the eyes of one actually living there. You can read it here.
From author Rowena Cherry: Last Saturday's Armed Forces Day program on Internet Voices Radio (you can listen to the radio show here) featured RomVets (Romance authors who have served in the armed forces). Lynn Hardy says that servicemen and women are desperate for books to read during their downtime and her organization, Dedicated to our Defenders is there to meet the need. Lise Fuller's husband, Tom (who was on leave and joined the broadcast) agreed from his own experience. (Another great cause to support)
From author Jenny Gardiner: GOT PEARLS? How about a debut book slated to launch in 2009 by a major publisher? The Debutante Ball , is launching a Debutante Search for a group of five debut women authors for the 2009 Debutante Season.
The Debutante Ball is a popular group blog (grog) of six debut authors has attracted a loyal following with publishing insiders, media and readers, and hosted such notable "guest debutantes" as John Grisham, Jodi Picoult, Meg Cabot, Meg Tilly and Sex and The City's Evan Handler. The 2008 Debutantes will pass their tiaras to the 2009 Debutantes in September.
Applicants must have a debut book slated to launch in 2009 by a major publisher or established small press. Deadline for applications is July 1. Click here to submit your application. (Crud, I don't have a debut book, but I love wearing a tiera.)
From author Ann Voss Peterson: My March Harlequin Intrigue, Wyoming Manhunt, hit the Border's Group bestseller list for series romance (aka the Waldens Bestseller list). It sneaked on at number ten. It's the first time I've been on the list, so I was pretty excited. (The first time is very special, so congratulations Ann!)
That's the news for this week and remember, if you have any special news, kudos, high fives or interesting stuff in general, send me an email. While I can't promise to get everything in, I'll do my best.
Bottom Line: My news...last night at 11:30 I just got my 1,000th MySpace friend. I feel so special.
Posted by Barbara Vey on May 19, 2008 | Comments (26)
May 19, 2008
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jenny gardiner commented:
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jenny gardiner commented:
Wow--I didn't know Marjorie was in China and how scary being there with that enormous earthquake underfoot...So tragic. Barbara--thank you so much for posting about our Deb Search--I'm with you on the tiara--I think perfect for dusting around the house ;-)
May 19, 2008
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Marilyn AKA The Playground Monitor commented:
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Marilyn AKA The Playground Monitor commented:
Yikes on Marjorie being in China. I'll have to read her blog for the insider's view. And how neat, though, that she got to meet family for the first time.
May 19, 2008
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Amanda commented:
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Amanda commented:
I just finished reading Marjorie's blogs and added the site to my favorites. I love the short videos, they're like glimpses into a world I'll never know.
May 19, 2008
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Lisa Daily commented:
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Lisa Daily commented:
Hi Barbara! Thanks so much for posting the info about the Debutante Ball search. You can borrow my tiara anytime. Best, Deb Lisa Daily author of FIFTEEN MINUTES OF SHAME
May 19, 2008
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Dan Blank commented:
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Dan Blank commented:
1,000 friends... pretty soon we can start a Barbara Vey for President MySpace page! First woman president!
May 19, 2008
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Lynn Hardy commented:
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Lynn Hardy commented:
Barbara, Thank you for showing your support of Dedicated to our Defenders by blogging about us. I appreciate your help getting the word out about our organization. With your support, as well as support from several bestselling authors, I know many more Authors around the country will be joining the ranks of DtoD. With much appreciation - Lynn Hardy, DtoD Founder – Author of Prophecy of the Flame.
May 19, 2008
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Ashley Ladd commented:
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Ashley Ladd commented:
Thanks Barbara for helping to get our the word about the "Dedicated to our Defenders" mission to get more books into our soldiers' hands by mentioning our Armed Forces Day internet radio interview Saturday. Much appreciated. Ashley Ladd RomVet www.ashleyladd.blogspot.com
May 19, 2008
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Lori commented:
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Lori commented:
Congratulations, Ann! The book's great and deserves to be on ALL the lists.
May 19, 2008
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Nate Kenyon commented:
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Nate Kenyon commented:
I've joined Dedicated to our Defenders and sent copies of my novel Bloodstone for members of our Armed Forces overseas. It's a very important program, and I hope many other authors will join us. Thanks for blogging about the cause. --Nate Kenyon
May 19, 2008
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Susan Vaughan commented:
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Susan Vaughan commented:
Thanks for posting the info about Ann Voss Peterson's book Wyoming Manhunt making the Walden's list. Well deserved. It's a fabulous book, a true thriller in a small package.
May 19, 2008
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Linda Style commented:
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Linda Style commented:
Thanks for the information on Dedicated to our Defenders. I'll be happy to send some of my books. Thanks also for the information about Ann Voss Peterson's Wyoming Manhunt making the Walden's list. It's a riviting thriller of a book. I'm glad to see it made the list.
May 19, 2008
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Jim Erjavec commented:
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Jim Erjavec commented:
Dedicated to Our Defenders is a great idea, and an even greater action. Many thanks to Lynn Hardy for informing me about her organization. Thanks, Barbara, for bringing DtoD to light in your blog. Let's hope many authors will respond by donating books to our servicemen and women. -- Jim Erjavec - Author of -- The Caverns of Mare Cetus
May 19, 2008
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Carrie commented:
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Carrie commented:
Thanks for sharing the news about Ann Voss Peterson making the Waldens list. She's a terrific writer and I'm already looking forward to her next book.
May 19, 2008
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Muna Sill commented:
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Muna Sill commented:
Wow, amazing on the earthquake. I was surprised to hear that was Ann Voss Peterson's first time on the Walden's List. I love her books! Muna
May 19, 2008
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Muna Sill commented:
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Muna Sill commented:
Wow, amazing on the earthquake. I was surprised to hear that was Ann Voss Peterson's first time on the Walden's List. I love her books! Muna
May 19, 2008
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Jess Riley commented:
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Jess Riley commented:
Hi Barbara, thanks for posting the Debs announcement--and sorry I missed you at WisRWA! Green Bay is just an hour from me.... Jess Riley, author of Driving Sideways
May 19, 2008
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Virginia Vail commented:
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Virginia Vail commented:
Congratulations to Ann Voss Peterson on making the Walden's List. I can't believe it's the first time. All of her books are fabulous. Wyoming Manhunt is a great thriller, well deserving of the List.
May 19, 2008
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Rowena Cherry commented:
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Rowena Cherry commented:
Barbara, congratulations on making your one thousandth friend on myspace. Thank you for posting the news about the bookraiser for Lynn Hardy's cause.
May 19, 2008
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Mike Philbin commented:
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Mike Philbin commented:
thanks again to Barbara (for blogging about DtoD) and Lynn (for organising DtoD), my novel "Jane's Game" and collaborative collection "Him+Chim+Her" are winging their way to the men and women of the front line. Hope they enjoy them. Mike Philbin my new novels "Bukkakeworld" and "Planet of the Owls" due from Silverthought Press, NY, July 2008.
May 19, 2008
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Pam commented:
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Pam commented:
I just started reading Wyoming Manhunt by Ann Voss Peterson and it's great! I love her writing.
May 19, 2008
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Stuart Clark commented:
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Stuart Clark commented:
Regardless of your stance on war, it is only right that we take a moment to acknowledge the brave men and women who serve overseas. I think Dedicated to our Defenders is a great cause which I am happy to support. I am sending four copies of my book - Project U.L.F. for the troops.
May 19, 2008
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Danielle Younge-Ullman commented:
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Danielle Younge-Ullman commented:
Wow, Barbara--what an amazing range of subject matter you've got here. I'm off to check out Marjorie's blog to get an update! And thank you so much for posting the details of out 2009 Debutante search. We're happy to dance with you, tiara or no. Danielle Younge-Ullman, author of FALLING UNDER and member of www.thedebutanteball.com
May 19, 2008
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Stacey Joy Netzel commented:
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Stacey Joy Netzel commented:
I read Ann's Wyoming Manhunt and am happy to see it made the Borders bestseller list. Great Job, Ann! Loved the book!
May 20, 2008
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Jennifer LaBrecque commented:
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Jennifer LaBrecque commented:
1,000 MySpace friends? Good grief. That's pretty amazing.
May 20, 2008
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Tony Eldridge commented:
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Tony Eldridge commented:
Thanks for positing info about Dedicated to our Defenders. This is a great program. I joined and am proud to send copies of my book, The Samson Effect, to them.
May 29, 2008
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mary s commented:
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mary s commented:
Thanks Barb--reading Marjorie Liu's blog was fascinating!! To have firsthand experience there in China during this time of upheaval (literally & figuratively)--I felt like I was there!!
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