Updatery Goodness and Wiscon Schedule

It's time for modular post day, also known as a post for everyone day! I got yer Wiscon schedule, some updates to the vintage clothing links, and some updatery goodness. I think I'm forgetting something else, so if that springs to mind you'll get that too.

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Tomorrow I'll be off work. I am taking a SPA DAY. (Dr. Catherine needs her a spa day.) So, you won't see me about until later in the day when I settle in for some more writing.

BTW, I am done with chapter six. Can I manage to catch up and get back on schedule? It's a fantasy..

Speaking of spas, did the whole Disney reservation thing for the cruise today. Still gotta have words with the husband about the Nassau part. We'll probably do that tonight.

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So, Wiscon. As is traditional, my friends Dan and Lisa are kindly driving me to Wisconsin on Friday, where we will rendez-vous with our friend Yolanda. I'm planning on seeing some friends and doing some socializing and getting some books signed. I'll also be available to sign if you just happen to have a copy of Hulk Hercules lying around!

I am not reading this year. Really don't have anything coming out soon. I'll be hopefully reading at Convergence with my fellow Broads from Broad Universe. I expect it'll be something from Abigail Rath. A shocker! But I do have a couple of panels to tell you about, one on Sunday and one on Monday, in case you'd rather see me behind a table rather than over a drink.

Sunday, 2:30 pm -3:45 pm: Baba Yaga and Other Retired/Secret Goddesses. Putting my Fulbright GPA to good use, I'm going to be on a Baba Yaga panel.

Monday, 10:00 am -11:15: Newly Professional Older Writers: What Helps What Hinders. A discussion about trying to break in at a later age.

I'll also be at the sign out, I expect mostly getting books signed.

Will I see you there?

Catherine

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Unextreme Makeover: Stop Staring! and Mode Merr

It's been a while since I've added new links to the vintage page, so here are a couple for you.

I've been meaning to add Stop Staring! for a while. Stop Staring! has one of the best selections of vintage styles on the web. You'll find their dresses available at other sites, but this is the place to find them all. The sizes are right too--I can get clothes that fit and flatter at Stop Staring, all the way up to 3X. Skip through their collection of little black dresses. Come on, you know you want to. I should really get around to buying this beauty.

Mode Merr: Mode Merr has some wonderful outfits, but what really captured my interest were their very attractive office ready skirts and shirts.

Check these sites out and enjoy the gorgeous retro-reproductions!

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Viable Paradise–Apply Now

Hey, I remembered that other thing!

Viable Paradise applications close June 15th. That's close, peoples.

And you know how I feel about Viable Paradise? You don't? Click here, and find out. You can also see what some other wonderful people thought as well.

If you want to take your writing up to another level, meet some awe-inspiring fellow writers, get treated LIKE A WRITER FOR REELZ, and receive some good instruction, this is for you.

Or you could just stay home and miss the day glo jelly fish, Mac's excellent cooking, and Beer with Billy. It's your call.

I will happily answer any questions I can. But if you have been considering a writing workshop, and you're like me, writer with a serious day job, this is a great way to go.

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Paradise Icon

One of the things that I do here in Iowa is I help out with an organization called Mindbridge, which runs three conventions in Eastern Iowa : Gamicon, AnimeIowa, and Icon.

Icon is our local literary convention. It's going into its 37th year, and it's undergoing a bit of revitalization. We've decided to try to add another interesting piece to Icon--a journeyman's writer workshop.

Icon has a great tradition of attending authors and a strong beginning writer's workshop hosted by Mickey Zucker Reichart. We'd like to continue that tradition by adding a second tier.

One of the requirements of applying to the workshop is journeyman status. The cost of $100 includes admission to the convention and the workshop, as well as a reception Saturday evening. Friday will be a day of critiquing and workshopping. Saturday will be a day of seminars, readings, and participation in panels. Membership will be capped at 18 writers.

Our information will evolve, but you can read the basics here. Click the Projects Menu, and then highlight Paradise Icon. A side menu will show up with a variety of details.

Hope to see some of you there!

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