On a Saturday! You weren't expecting that, were you?
Woman - What do you want?
Man - I want to come in and steal a few things, madam.
Woman - Are you an encydopaedia salesman?
Man - No madam, I'm a burglar, I burgle people.
Woman - I think you're an encyclopaedia salesman.
Man - Oh I'm not, open the door, let me in please.
Woman - If I let you in you'll sell me encyclopaedias.
Man - I won't, madam. I just want to come in and ransack the flat. Honestly.
Don’t forget my 200 Followers Uber-Beyond-Belief giveaway - I hit 200 Followers!!!! Books, gift card, and basket of goodies to one lucky winner.
Jane Kennedy Sutton talks about dialogue tags and provides a LINK to 550 alternatives for ‘said.’
Alex J. Cavanaugh interviewed science fiction author, David J. Williams.
What do editors want? Find out at Straight From Hel
Advice for self-published authors seeking reviews at Writers in the Sky
Stuck at home for Book Expo America? These book bloggers are participating in Armchair BEA
Don’t forget B. Miller Fiction’s awesome Pay It Forward giveaway!
And go congratulate Nancy J. Parra - she just signed a book deal and an agent deal!!
* CAPTION WINNERS *
Too many good ones this week!
Alex atAlex J. Cavanaugh - “Well old chap, let me tell you..."
CC at CC Chronicles - “Are you looking at me?"
Vivian at Brain Cells and Bubble Wrap - “Don't you dare kiss me.”
* PHOTO OF THE DAY *
I can't attend BEA this year :(
ReplyDeleteGreat links and love the captions. The photo of the day is stunning. It could lead to its own story. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteMason
Thoughts in Progress
Thanks for letting us know what is going on in Blogland. much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
Nice updates, links, and photos! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the photo! Thanks for the links, Diane - enjoy the weekend :)
ReplyDeleteThat Writers in the Sky link was great!! Excellent advice for all writers, self-pubbed or no. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks! This is still my favorite post of the week, because I learn so much in the process.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm very proud of the photo - "Lady in Sorrow." Yes, it's great inspiration for a story.
Thanks for mentioning my interview with David and selecting my caption!
ReplyDeleteZooming past 200! Good for you Diane.
ReplyDeleteLee
Tossing It Out
It could lead to its own story. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeletedata entry work from home
Congrats on the 200 followers. Yay! I love your photo of the day - thanks for that and for all the links!
ReplyDeleteLove the photo. Is the statue next to a fountain or was it raining? Fountain, I'm thinking.
ReplyDeleteHelen
Straight From Hel
Thanks Arlee and Talli!
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed a fountain, Helen.
LOL, love the "dont dare kiss me" one!
ReplyDeleteI believe I have that "other words for said" sickness - I know I shouldn't use them, but I get so darned sick of "said"! That was a fun post - thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteAlex, the frog and your caption remind me of Winston Churchill, don't you think?
ReplyDeleteBest,
Carolyn Howard-Johnson
Also offering a new review concept at my blog www.thenewbookreview.blogspot.com
Susan, I do it as well!
ReplyDeleteAnd Brooke, sorry you'll miss BEA - but you can do the Armchair BEA.
Amazing photo1
ReplyDeleteThank you, CC!
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