Here is a great tip on writing and a good quote on reading that I heard recently. I think that these are worth their way in gold.

1) If you get ready to write, DON'T check your email first. Leave it for later, after you're done writing, as a cherry on top. (I am guilty of this one).

2) "A book is like a mirror. If an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to look out."
- G.C. Lichtenberg

Happy reading and writing,
Caroline

Well, here I am with my hubby. We are standing in line to the Pin Show, which was a fabulous indie-designer fashion show in Dallas, TX. There were definitely things to write about, and all those reps from the magazines in the area were, of course, in on the fun, including some TV newscasters and other celebrities. Feels nice to mingle like that, especially now that I have decided to go back to school and get my second degree in fashion. Besides nice clothes, fashion shows are great ways to mingle with magazine editors and models, ask them questions (if you're lucky enough to get a slice of their time), and get writing ideas! Writing ideas are everywhere, even in your backyard.

Here are some websites that I am a member of and that I am crazy about: these are AWESOME!

1. Postcrossing.com: great site where you write a postcard to anyone in the world and receive one back from a random person. The more you send, the more you get! I am absolutely addicted to this site, because it's great, and all it costs is postage.

2. Bookmooch.com: another site, where you swap book with people. Get rid of books you don't want, and swap them with books that other people have that you desire. I have gotten some great prizes this way. Again, all you pay is shipping.

3. Etsy.com: this site has everything handmade, from jewelry to household and pet items and beyond. Myself, I have handmade jewelry on here, some paper goods, some of my books, and little bits and pieces of handmade treasures. Check me out on www.karli.etsy.com.

4. Swaptreasures.com: a site where you can swap anything for anything, from books to electronics. You make an offer to another swapper, and they either take it or reject it. Bartering is a welcome activity on that site!

This is my list of great sites for the month. Besides, these will keep you busy longer than Ebay!
Caroline

In an effort to try to attract more readers to my blog, I am going through a really cool customization process, and I hope it will increase my readership. Please check out the updated look of my blog, as now it looks a little better and is easier to read. Also, it looks a little more "writerly" than before. I am still working on it, so bear with me, but this is a start.
Caroline

Hello writers,
here's a small but important announcement in case any of you are in the Denton, TX area. There will be a booksigning of several local (Denton) authors in the Denton Golden Triangle Mall at the Barnes and Noble. It will be me with my children's book Anika and the Magic Top, and two other authors, Ben Dickerson and Liz Lally. I am not sure as to what they write, but I am sure that they are fine writers with great books to read. Please stop by and support your local authors! The booksigning will go from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, which is tomorrow.