Hyber-Nation

To say that things have been a bit crazy lately is a bit of an understatement. In addition to finishing up my short story in Buried Tales of Pinebox, Texas entitled "Pie" and my essay for Family Games: 100, I had attended a few events over the past couple of months including WisCon, OddCon and Madison Games Day.

One of the interesting skills I've picked up recently was learning how to make book trailers. So far, I've made two: One to promote my Violetwar.com website available as the book trailer for Argentum. The second trailer is for author Paul Genesse. You can watch the book trailer for The Dragon Hunters on YouTube!. Today, I'm putting together the trailer for "Buried Tales" as a way to help out.

Needless to say, I took a bit of a mental break in June. I've been doing some content consulting work in addition to my day job, and while I have no complaints about either I'm learning the fine art of saying "No." I love helping people, and I have no problem doing some things for free, but now I'm to the point where time is becoming a precious commodity. It'd be different if I didn't have a day job, but as every writer knows -- if you want to get anywhere as an author you need to keep on writing.

I'm very happy with the connections I've made and the invitations I've received to do more fiction; while it's too premature to say anything just yet I feel like I'm spreading my wings. Not sure where the winds will take me, but I'm okay with wherever they do. I'm trying, and that's all that matters to me.

So after some interesting replies, I will be looking into taking down my Twitter account activity from LiveJournal. I know everyone has strong views about Twitter, so I'd like to explain a little bit about my experiences using it and why I integrated it with LJ in the first place.

As many of you know, I work as an online marketer for a large music company. This has been a very exciting position for me in many ways, because it has allowed me to put the final pieces together to take "actions" on the web based on what I've learned. The internet, online retail and publishing are changing so rapidly many traditional authors, retailers and freelancers are not able to keep up.

Part of my "job" is to keep up on these trends as they happen, both for professional and personal reasons. Many of the links that I provide via Twitter are to help share that knowledge. Yes, I don't "always" use Twitter for professional reasons, but truthfully I have been able to network with more people and do some amazing things through this tool as opposed to any other I've used. Now, like with anything else, it's not for everyone and I get that. I do. That's part of the reason why I put the question out there to all of you yesterday.

The other issue that I had, and the reason why I imported my tweets, was time and audience. I had LiveJournal before I even had a blog, and many of you I consider to be my friends. Importing Twitter was a way to manage what content I was putting out there and save myself some time. I try not to blog anything here I wouldn't be afraid of losing, because I haven't found a way to "export" content from LiveJournal unless I do it manually. (If you know of one, please feel free to comment.)

As I try to get my schedule wrangled, LiveJournal will probably turn back into my personal thoughts with hints of my writing. I'm going to maintain www.mlvwrites.com with more of a professional voice and, of course, www.violetwar.com for my urban fantasy.

I do respect your comments, and I thank you for listening to me.

UPDATE: I might have found a way to send Twitter to LJ without annoying all you who can't stand it. Thanks to gbsteve, I'll gladly put the tweets under an LJ-cut tag for those that want to see it. For those that don't, I'll start sharing again.

Because sharing IS caring. :)

Have a great day...

-M

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• 07:56 Hope this is true! RT @AlexBledsoe Magnificently cool if true: Student runs secret library for banned books tinyurl.com/qhmuot #
• 08:02 Another writer (@ACosgroveBray) and I were discussing why fanfic is so popular, even though it often is a copyright violation. Thoughts? #
• 08:04 I see a lot of fans don't "get" copyright or they don't care, because their love for a setting has translated into a sense of entitlement. #
• 08:05 Of course, fanfic (and fan live RPGs) do serve their purpose, too. Your thoughts are appreciated on the subject. #
• 08:13 Great link on fanfic from @teampreston. (Thank you!) www.chillingeffects.org/fanfic/faq.cgi #
• 08:24 So far - my word "entitlement" is a bit strong, established settings are easier for fans to grasp/play with, and it may be cultural. #
• 08:25 Writers on licensed properties who write "tie-in" fiction sign what's known as a work-for-hire contract. (for @strangeasangels) #
• 08:26 Additionally, tie-in writers often write what an editor tells them, so they don't break the setting. Think Star Wars, Star Trek, etc. #
• 08:39 Question inspired by a comment from @thatkarenb - Should fanfic be "okay" if you don't make money from it? #
• 09:37 New on my blog! WisCon - the Recap: tinyurl.com/quyjeq #
• 11:02 For those of you search geeks... RT @dannysullivan Meet Bing, Microsoft’s New Search Engine, bit.ly/17qsJm #
• 11:10 RT @rjleaman: Bring your opinions to @karenswim's ow.ly/9FuC Is internet publishing for hacks? Does it undermine the art of writing? #
• 11:14 Many of these discussions come up because of quality concerns, but I've learned that you have to judge the writing, not the medium. #
• 11:41 [Insert strong opinions here] Amazon censoring "Amazon Connect" author blogs. (HT to @weberbooks) bit.ly/7WVUQ #
• 11:43 As a retailer, don't open up a content network expecting people "just" to talk about the products you carry. That won't ever happen. #
• 12:04 RT @rdonoghue A smart retailer asks "Why would they go elsewhere?" Another retailer says "THERE IS NO ELSEWHERE, WE CANNOT HEAR YOU LALALA." #
• 12:53 Here's something to think about: When was the last time you made an off-line connection with someone? Thoughts? (for my blog) #
• 13:45 RT @ColleenLindsay Live chat going on now online at www.suvudu.com with China Mieville and Del Rey editor Chris Schluep. #BEA09 #
• 13:49 I have an idea for a search engine, it should be called "Batta." #
• 13:55 My story "Pie" is in this one --> RT @flamesrising Who wants a sneak peek at Buried Tales of Pinebox? Check this out: bit.ly/14tMTl #
• 14:11 RT @YasmineGalenorn Attn pet owners: Spay USA tries to help lower-income ppl find pet spay/neuter clinics. www.spayusa.org/ #
• 14:57 Looks like the conversations for #BEA09 are almost word-for-word what we had about the publishing industry this past weekend at WisCon. #
• 14:58 So here's some facts: 98% of all books sold are print. 2% are e-books. Print declined over the past year and e-books had exponential growth. #
• 14:59 Many brick-and-mortar bookstores (including Borders) are dying because they can't physically stock as many titles as an online store. #
• 15:01 Libraries get funding based on whether or not you walk in their doors. Bottom line -- do not forgot your libraries or your local bookstores. #
• 15:19 So the question came up, "What purpose do libraries serve in today's society?" And don't shoot the messenger, please. :) #
• 15:30 Because of what @lynnemthomas does for her library at NIU, I've been opened to the challenges with archiving works for posterity, too. #
• 15:36 From librarian extraordinaire: RT @lynnemthomas We gather information, organize it, and make it available. FOR FREE. Over time. To ANYONE. #
• 15:51 RT @screenrant Final Pandorum trailer & chance to win a trip to Comic-Con! bit.ly/188zNW #Pandorum #

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Hi everyone,

I've been floating my Tweets to LiveJournal for the past, few months as a way to let you know what I'm up to. I wanted to know what you thought about that? Love it or hate it?

Kind regards,

- M

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• 07:43 RT @toniandrews If you send me a SASE, I'll sign a book plate for you on one of the video appearance on my Virtual Tour. bit.ly/JG1py #
• 07:44 After learning from @hellstorm that Nightmare on Elm Street is being remade, are there any popular movies that ARE NOT on the radar? SHEESH. #
• 07:58 NOW my morning is ruined. A "Flight of the Navigator" remake? NOOOOOOOO. (HT to @michaeldthomas tinyurl.com/oqahz5 #
• 08:03 If you're not on HARO, you should be: RT @skydiver Join helpareporter.com and get quoted and famous, totally free! #
• 08:37 RT @LoriDevoti Blogging today on What is Urban Fantasy? bit.ly/te7gr #
• 08:46 Wondering now if the movie studios pay less for scripts based on remakes than original ideas. #
• 10:31 RT @JustineLavaworm If you haven't already read libba's post about her gay dad. RT @libbabray: Blog about Proposition 8: bit.ly/sPNfE #
• 10:47 RT @martindave RT @mediatwit "Questions remain..extent to which news can protect content from unauthorized use." bit.ly/lbiXe #
• 19:53 If you're not writing for your readers, then I believe you're just puking content. #
• 20:03 This needs to be on a t-shirt: @yasminegalenorn Audience is vital with books, obviously, but the writer still has to drive the car. ;) #
• 20:10 A crackberry e-book app? *falls over* Crap. Now I think I need one! (HT to @thecreativepenn) #
• 20:31 Word of advice for all you fellow writers out there --> Stop "waiting" for your one book to get published and keep on writing. #
• 21:31 Fabulous. We have some great excerpts from horror and dark fantasy writers for @flamesrising going up in the next, few days. :) #

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• 07:07 RT @merylkevans Got a question about querying and book authoring? Leave a comment for @wendyburt. bit.ly/14MePe #
• 07:20 Congratulations! RT @LoriDevoti Official Release day for Amazon Ink!! #
• 08:46 Another article regarding FTC taking on "paid" bloggers. You'll want to read this one. tinyurl.com/p5o8nj HT to (@internetlaw) #
• 08:54 *head desk* RT @TrendTracker 2/3rds of marketers w/out social media exp consider themselves knowledgeable on subject. bit.ly/17C87U #
• 11:48 Looks like electronic paper will be a reality in my lifetime. Game changer for all publishers Here's a link: tinyurl.com/pphzpm #
• 12:00 RT @music_notes Music lovers, we're sure that many of you will be happy to know that @benjaminfolds is now on Twitter. Be sure to say Hello! #
• 12:07 Want to do a YouTube! book promo on my blog. Here's mine for my draft, can you Tweet yours? is.gd/Fema #
• 13:19 How's this for a fiction story? A diverse world, where people not only get along, but help each other be better humans. #
• 13:36 Sheeple. It's what's for dinner. (HT to @boymonster for the inspiration.) #
• 13:56 Web analytics shows that it's better to have multiple ways for delivering content than offering one. Social media is not a "replacement." #
• 15:51 Data I'd want to see: How many people actually "read" links before re-tweeting or sharing them via social media? #
• 16:08 Looks like pyramid schemes are starting to infect Facebook. Keep your eyes open and please -- investigate "get rich" schemes thoroughly. #
• 16:55 So tired of over-reacting headlines that make me scan an article only to walk away in disgust. Is that "good" visibility? I think not. #
• 19:54 $5,000 contest prize to tell a story via a slideshow. HT to @marketingprofs (among several others) tinyurl.com/r8vpjm #
• 21:40 I have a kitty on my foot. #
• 21:50 Here's a picture of the kitty culprit: tinyurl.com/qfkvnh (He's not as innocent as he looks.) #
• 22:08 Not impressed with Topsy. It's a good "guideline" but it's definitely not accurate for me. #
• 22:12 Brain won't shut off. Now I want to know if there's a 3rd party Twitter tool that serves up tweets by physical location for local search. #
• 22:13 And the network neutrality site continues to be hijacked, w/o the ability to email them. What happened to www.savetheinternet.com? #
• 22:20 HT to @sybrrgeek for finding "TwitterLocal" for me; using Adobe AIR. Many thanks! bit.ly/IToMB #

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• 08:15 Coffee, oh how I need you. #
• 15:59 Echoing @alexbledsoe - "Back home from WisCon. Great to see old frends, & make new ones." And? Tired. :) #
• 16:05 Need to decompress before blogging about WisCon, but one thing is very clear: It's nice to have good convos w/ppl, even if you disagree. #
• 16:06 (cont) Because the world would be a very boring, stagnant place if we were all normalized and cookie cutter. #
• 20:57 Well, there goes that. "Pro" network neutrality blog appears to have been hacked by the Russians. #
• 21:13 Ah, looks like I missed @doctorow 's recent article regarding network neutrality. twurl.nl/s1af6b #
• 22:35 A film reboot of Buffy:the Vampire Slayer w/o Joss Whedon? Please. (HT to @colleenlindsay) #

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• 08:14 Yesterday at WisCon went pretty well, IMO. It's amazing that still -- even though I'm at so many cons meeting people -- I'm still shy! lol #

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• 07:31 Dilemma: Bring my laptop? Find self extremely busy and logging around dead weight. Don't bring my laptop? Find self wishing I had it. #
• 07:46 Gosh, you know I really hate the word "staycation." Sounds like something the Sham-Wow guy made up. #

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• 08:13 My #followfriday recommendation is fellow writer @J_Dalgliesh because she is extraordinarily supportive, positive and kind. :) #
• 08:24 Happy Birthday to the man behind @flamesrising and the love of my life -- @mmm666. His day is already filled with chocolate! :D #
• 08:27 TGIF! For all you geeks out there - great stop-motion video of "Lego." bit.ly/GD08K #
• 09:54 Perfect contest for romance lovers: RT @toniandrews Still time to enter the Cry Mercy Launch Contest! bit.ly/Rqpb9 #
• 10:29 RT @music_notes Hey music lovers, honor Memorial Day w/music! Reply with your favorite patriotic song for a chance to win a $10 gift cert! #
• 10:41 Green Day interview on The Colbert Report. Entertaining! bit.ly/10cRDL #
• 11:43 RT @music_notes For Memorial Day, read our look at the song "Before You Go" and say "Thank You" to a veteran today. is.gd/Cp4I #
• 12:11 How the hell did @kaliphonia get to 144K in Bejeweled? That's what I want to know. #
• 14:06 Between @ielliot's puppy and this video: bit.ly/FwfNF
  I am dying of CUTE! #
• 14:24 Must... resist... cute... puppy. Must... resist... #
• 15:05 If vampires come with sparkles, why can't Klingons? #
• 15:57 I'll be at WisCon all weekend, so if you're around please stop by and say "Hi." is.gd/Cs85 #

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• 07:29 Just found out I was quoted in an article about horror and dark fantasy writers. tinyurl.com/pornmv #
• 07:30 Dear Google: What's up with your spam filter? Some things shouldn't be seen or heard of this early in the morning. EW. #
• 10:42 RT@violetwar You can read www.violetwar.com through Ch 19. With 50,000+ words written, 1st draft should be complete by the end of June. #
• 14:23 Heinous. Plagiarists acting like a publisher to steal your work. Never offer unpublished writing samples!!! tinyurl.com/q93495 #
• 16:19 Will someone please explain to me why I have Dokken stuck in my head? #
• 17:43 Miscellaneous night of @music_notes maintenance, making some chocolate chip muffins for @mmm666 's birthday tomorrow, etc. #
• 17:44 Cleaning out Twitter accounts is like going through your junk drawer. #
• 18:57 RT @JaneFriedman 5 Ways Writers & Book Publishers Need to Embrace Change NOW: tinyurl.com/q8uzeo #

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• 07:57 Good article on web analytics, but often vanity metrics are necessary for the "power-ups," too. HT @thegrok. tr.im/lSbo #
• 08:13 (Sigh.) Still no "under the sea" Cthulhu shower curtain. Well, back to writing about homunculi. #
• 11:57 Just got a preview of Tad Williams and Deborah Beale's new YA work entitled, "The Dragons of Ordinary Farm." #
• 12:07 How many of these have you read? RT @sagar13d 50 Banned Books That Everyone Should Read. URL: tinyurl.com/pyzsqm #
• 12:25 Listening to the soundtrack for the Phantom of the Opera. Still good, still think the 90s version was the best. #
• 13:32 ABOUT TIME! RT @youtube: Google Analytics integrated with YouTube brand channels. Learn more on YouTube Biz Blog: bit.ly/10p4Kx #
• 20:18 Watching the American Idol results on Twitter. Find it rather funny that more people are talking about what Adam's wearing than his singing. #
• 20:28 Well, I was going to re-post an awesome link to Frank Lloyd Wright Lego sets, but Facebook wouldn't let me. *grumbles* #
• 21:04 Hah, hah! I totally called that one! #
• 21:16 RT @YasmineGalenorn Also, new contest up on my own blog: yasmine-galenorn.blo... as Demon Mistress Countdown Continues. #
• 21:58 RT @jillkocher Madison area dog lovers, 300 rescued pooches need our help! Spread the word! is.gd/BRn5 #
• 22:01 Adam Lambert = Freddie Mercury + Elvis. #americanidol #

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• 07:24 Never realized it before, but half the 'sounds' from Cthulhu (Lovecraft) could very well be omitted by grumbling non-morning people. #
• 10:37 YAY! RT @mmm666 I highly recommend www.malwarebytes.org We used it to save @mlvalentine 's laptop last night. Excellent product. #
• 10:39 Pretty unhappy with morning radio. This a.m., one DJ declared that "fat people were the last group of people it's okay to make fun of." #
• 10:42 RT @boymonster @mlvalentine No, I think morning DJs are the last group of people it's okay to make fun of. #
• 10:55 RT @si1very Google's new Rich Snippets gives your SERP listings bling! ♛ But you need Microformats to exploit: cli.gs/seo-hcard #
• 13:40 On this episode of "Where are they now?" Sean Austin, who played Samwise Gamgee is now Special Agent Oso. #
• 14:27 Listening to Green Day's new rock opera "21st Century Breakdown." I hear a bit of Zeppelin, actually. #
• 15:44 I need to backup my data. :( #
• 20:40 Dropbox (online data backup for free) totally rocks. Sign up through this link and get more space, too! tinyurl.com/qf4xkn #
• 22:37 Spent the night writing. I feel whole again. #

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• 06:58 Someone had a lot of time on their hands...RT @Hellstorm Star Trek vs Monty Python is.gd/I9N #
• 07:10 Reason #1,487 why you need to be vigilant when checking your sources: tinyurl.com/oef5nn #
• 09:29 It's a SOAD and three cups of coffee kind of a morning. My Twitter account has a higher PR than my own BLOG. *head desk* #
• 09:34 RT @jillkocher RT @shoesdotcom Bargain hunters: Big things are afoot (pun intended) at our discount site ShoeSteal.com. #
• 09:47 OOoooOOo. Shiny. Free icons. HT to @trendtracker. www.iconspedia.com/ #
• 09:47 Care Bears FTW! #
• 11:10 It's "Hug a Zombie" Day! (Me in the morning.) #
• 12:50 It'd be a nice upgrade if Twitter allowed tag clouds based on hash marks, or enhanced bookmarking for favorites. #
• 15:31 Admittedly, I think Britain's Got Talent is vastly more entertaining than American Idol. Not sure why, though. Is it the accents? Hrmmm... #
• 16:12 Regretting not making that Robot USB keychain purchase. (It's eyes light up when you plug it in.) #
• 16:29 Reading: "Copyright Critics Rationalize Theft" is.gd/ySNz #
• 16:35 OpenID for Facebook. I fail to see the importance of this. Can someone explain to me why this is "so huge"? #
• 16:44 People with over 500k followers: @feliciaday and a cat named @sockington. #
• 17:04 After a day of vegetables and fruit, I need a cheeseburger. #
• 18:29 Me: Lift weights! Get back in shape! My Body: I hate you. What are you - NO! Just stop the pain. Go write. Me: Okay. *thump* #
• 21:54 Spent the evening with a bad case of malware. Boo. Hiss. No writing to show for it. Saved by @mmm666 and C|Net. #

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• 08:02 Interview with @loridevoti talks about her new book: Amazon Ink. bit.ly/kXJoo #
• 08:09 Having one communication method (e.g. the internet) is scary, because it makes it vulnerable to attack/control. #futurism #
• 08:55 For some bizarre reason, I want to play Tetris. #
• 09:59 Things I don't understand: screaming, hollering, crying over the President of the United States giving a commencement speech. #
• 19:20 Bad GMail. Bad! Behave! #
• 22:06 I feel like there's a huge boulder blocking my mental train of thought, and I have to stop avoiding it. Time to climb over the darn thing. #

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• 08:53 "Who is that gentle stranger with pecs like melons and knees of fringe?" --MST3K #
• 19:38 So attempted to go shopping today. I say "tried" because it was quite possibly the worst batch of clothing lots I've seen in a long time. #
• 19:40 Monstrous dyes/prints, poorly-sewn clothing, and the "summer fashion" solution is a throwback to hippie-ville. Avg price? $75. Come on! #
• 19:41 And now, thanks to @yasminegalenorn - I need ice cream. Badly. #
• 19:44 See? COMMON SENSE! RT @YasmineGalenorn @mlvalentine I live on the fringe. I don't wear it. #

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• 08:54 Me 2! RT @jillkocher Love this: RT: @sengineland Search Behavior: The 4th Building Block Of Search Engine Optimization bit.ly/j951I #
• 09:00 Hey Munchkin fans! RT @muskrat_john If you're on Facebook, the Chef caricatures are here: bit.ly/sZbFw #
• 09:10 Currently downloading @coldplay's new album, which is being given away for free. lrlrl.coldplay.com/leftright.html #
• 10:47 Final Fantasy XIII comes out this winter. Unfortunately, the site's text is in Japanese. NOOOOO. bit.ly/ZlpIH #
• 10:55 Dear industry newsletters: With headlines like, "The Internet is Killing X," please note whether it's an editorial or you know, has DATA. #
• 11:38 Sometimes, when you're new to writing you have to remember that building an audience is key. Don't just shoot for the pro market. #
• 11:47 For #followfriday I'd like to recommend @alexbledsoe, who released a vampire novel "Blood Groove" w/ more books on the way. #
• 11:54 Unfortunately, going to "attempt" an author reading "preview" for my horror short. This is my least favorite part of being a writer. #
• 12:07 I can't get Google "offline" to install/work properly and the link to Google's help for the program is busted. Any tips to help me out? #
• 13:56 RT @dannysullivan PLEASE RETWEET. PROP 8 NOT OVERTURNED, OLD STORIES ARE BEING REFERENECED. #PROP8 #
• 14:06 Welcome new followers and friends. Don't be afraid to say "Hi" and share your blog or website with me. #
• 14:29 From one of my co-workers. "I get it. Google is a robot and it has a brain, so it's looking for something specific." Me: More brains? ROFL. #
• 16:22 Hrmm... wondering how much money schools would save on textbooks if they offered digital. #

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• 10:40 If you want to network, feel free to connect with me via LinkedIn. is.gd/zQCP #
• 11:08 Might be borrowing a keyboard. Wondering if I can still play blind-folded and cross-handed. Hrmmm... #
• 11:19 The trailer for "Nine" is cracking me up. Theme song is "Be Italian." What happens when you already are? lol #
• 11:32 The techo-nerd in me wants to see a map of the locations where people are having issues w/ Google. Sad, but true. #
• 12:10 A hot FUN freelance job for artists, coders (iPhone and/or C#), data entry or copywriting just came up. Contact me for referral. #
• 12:24 Curious, but who out of your followers and friends would you most like to karaoke with and why? I'll tell you mine if you tell me yours... #
• 12:44 Pop-ups are so 1997. #
• 13:39 RT @VirginAmerica Calling all designers, artisans and creative minds alike! Come help us redesign our space: bit.ly/ePohW #
• 13:59 Emergency trip to the vet for my kitty. :( #
• 17:56 RT for musicians. @TuneCore TuneCore RUSH & MARKETING service available! Your music on iTunes in 4 DAYS, + banner ads! bit.ly/7stZo #
• 18:23 It's a work night tonight. Powering up my WinAmp for some net radio and going to get some words written and some networking wrangled. #
• 20:56 PPC news. RT @dannysullivan Google To Allow Trademarks To Be Used In AdWords Copy In US, bit.ly/16h3bu #

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• 10:53 Social media, accessibility and fan entitlement from @neilhimself. Two thumbs WAY up: is.gd/zv74 #
• 10:58 Promo Tip for indie bands/musicians: grant permission to writers to use your music in their book trailers. Free publicity! #
• 11:58 One thing I've learned: there is no straight-line path for your writing career. Keep your eyes open but always have a story to tell. #
• 12:25 Been learning fun marketing facts from @mmm666 who's engaged in a interesting book on positioning. In one day, you'll see 4,000 ads. #
• 12:28 Based on the popularity of the word "geek" that's been so rampant the past few days, kindly refer to me as ultra-nerd. :p #
• 12:43 Definitely worth a read: RT @TheGrok Did Google Change SEO Yesterday? tr.im/lg9l - what do you think? #
• 12:58 Studying up on urban legends and I am freaking myself out. La la la. Cue the Disney music! Cue Legally Blonde. SOMETHING. #
• 14:49 RT @JeffRutherford Twitter's @biz responds to feedback from the twitterati re #fixreplies ... Read More: is.gd/zz7t #
• 15:17 RT @dsaarinen RT: @toryjohnson Don't forget Staples offer for 40 free business cards & 20 free resume copies: www.staples.com/freeresume #
• 15:24 Updated my bio to appropriately reflect my new title. "Stealth Nerd." Ninja skillz not included. #
• 15:31 Here's another usability tip: When offering digital products for sale, a smaller size makes all the difference in the world. #
• 16:37 Hip-Hip Hooray for Hulu! RT @hulu New Hulu widgets allow you to embed Hulu video just about anywhere online: bit.ly/odRx5 #
• 20:07 Writing is what happens when the voices in my head tell me to start typing. #writingis #
• 21:05 Coding an HTML table and I've been switching my rows and columns. I have become codelxyic. #
• 21:43 Oh, darn it all. Now I have to buy a Blu-ray and a 58" inch screen just so I can watch Sawyer and Jack again. #

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• 07:56 My dreams last night consisted of attending heavy metal concerts and being recruited to sing by Alice Cooper. Analyze that dream junkies. #
• 08:07 RT @mmm666 My review of David Wellington’s Vampire Zero: tinyurl.com/q5uhbn (has spoilers for 99 Coffins) Up Next, 23 Hours. #
• 08:07 Note to self: Check out Green Day's new "punk opera" album when I get into the office. #
• 08:41 Lucky charms for Twitter from @si1very Read: cli.gs/icon-Tweets then post some! ♥ ☠ ☽ ☆ #
• 10:34 A site's popularity should not be a green light for illegal content, especially when legal sites out there trying to do the right thing. #
• 12:14 The answers to all of your questions today starts with, "Yes." Please, do not take advantage of my auto-responses. #
• 12:30 Some of the "sponsored links" in my GMail account are quite amusing. So far today? A "tobacco" conspiracy and become a certified trainer! #
• 14:12 Working on a songwriter interview right now that I can't talk about, but is guaranteed to be a big, huge hit with everyone! #
• 14:49 Twitter lovers: Help @kegill get some great anon data, would you? 5 random Amazon gift certs will be awarded. tr.im/UWSurvey #

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