Write Fifteen Minutes a Day Challenge

Okay, so three posts in one day is a little overboard, but hey, all three are time-centric, so that's the way it goes.  For anyone who doesn't know, today is the beginning of Laurie Halse Anderson's fourth annual Write Fifteen Minutes a Day Challenge.  The challenge is simple; write 15 minutes every day of the month of August.  There are no sign-ups or check-ins or word counts.  People are just supposed to write 15 minutes a day.

That's it.  Simple, elegant, accessible.  Write 15 minutes a day for 31 days and see if (it will be)  your life is changed by the end of the month.  Are you up for it?  Will you accept the challenge? 

I am.  Will you join me? 

If you do, then let me know.  And, check out Laurie's blog and let her know, too.  Read her entry about the challenge. 

Taking the time to write every day can make a difference in anyone's life, whether you are a writer or not.  So, take the challenge, what have you got to lose?

For anyone in the south who reads. . .

There's a book tour coming up in the south, and even though I can't attend, I thought I'd let those of you who might be able to stop by know about it.  The website is here.

The authors participating are listed below, along with links to their websites:  Myra McEntire, Victoria Schwab, Beth Revis

Here's what the tour website posted about the book tour:  "Myra, Victoria, and Beth are thrilled about bringing a tour to their local areas--from Asheville, NC, to Nashville, TN. We'd love it if you came out to see us. . ."

If, like me, you can't attend a book signing, then check out the links to the authors' websites!  READ ON!

Contests and authors! Prizes and books! Hurrah!

This is just a quick note to let everyone know about the YA Scavenger Hunt that's going on today!  Twenty-three (count them, 23!) authors are involved and there is a grand prize as well as special contests offered by individual authors.  Plus, you get to find out about deleted scenes and upcoming sequels and all kind of other good readerly things.  The only problem--the deadline is Midnight, August 1.  So, here's the link, and get moving and reading!

I know, it takes time, but it's worth it!  I have a huge list of books to read and books to look forward to reading, plus I've learned about new authors.  Get moving!

P.S.  Still not convinced?  Check out this list of authors who are participating: 

JOSEPHINE ANGELINI
TERA LYNN CHILDS
ANGELA CORBETT
KADY CROSS
HEATHER DAVIS
DJ DESMYTER
BREE DESPAIN
LEIGH FALLON
MARLEY GIBSON
ABBI GLINES
COLLEEN HOUCK
TARA HUDSON
ELANA JOHNSON
SOPHIE JORDAN
MYRA MCENTIRE
ALEXANDRA MONIR
LISA NOWAK
AMY PLUM
BETH REVIS
LISA & LAURA ROECKER
INARA SCOTT
JERI SMITH-READY
LANI WOODLAND

Now, get moving!