SHE WRITES (DOT COM)

A few days ago, I posted a list of ten things that make me happy on my Facebook page.  After reviewing my grand masterpiece of simple happiness (the opinions of the author are always endorsed by the author), I realized that I had left "WRITING" off the list.  I would even venture to say it was a noticable absense, considering that I dane to dream of being a noted authoress one day.  Why I left it off the list, simply speaks to the fact that I do not push myself to spend enough time writing, because when I do, writing truly brings me joy.

On that note, I started digging through some of my old posts, and found a review I did, as "Curator of the Week" on the 'shewrites.com' writing community.  I liked my review, (again, the opinion of the author tends to always be supported by the author) but more importantly, I loved the blogs, and highly recommend you check them out.  In most cases, the authors are just like me, sporadic in their writing.  But I think you will enjoy, regardless of when they last posted.  Enjoy!

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In my effort to not be a writer’s cliché, my goal today was to complete this project before I procrastinate my way to Curator of Next Week, or Curator of the Week After Next.

I have been a member of She Writes for just over two months, and the opportunity to be Curator of the Week feels like one of my first major milestones as a member of the writing community.  But as my mama always said, to whom much has been given, much is expected.  So I hope my first online reviews to be read by a group of writers does the showcased bloggers some justice.

For the past few days, I have been toying with how to approach this project.  The long and impressive list of blogs definitely merited a strategy of attack.  First I thought about showcasing other new talent.  As a new writer myself, I wanted to support my fellow compadres.  Then I thought about reviewing other DC bloggers.  We girls in the 202 area code have to stick together.  But when push came to shove, I ended up picking three blogs that made me laugh, and I could relate to.  Simple enough.  I hope you will enjoy these blogs as much as I do, and they give you something to talk about over the water cooler.

To the bloggers featured below, I am now a fan of your work, and look forward to reading more!  Thank you to SheWrites for bringing this community of kindred women together.

Lorraine Duffy Merkl: Fat Chick The Novel

http://fatchickthenovel.blogspot.com/

Fat Chick.  Do I really need to say anything else?  What is there not to love about the context of this book turned blog?  Short, tall, young, or old, what American woman has not given some serious thought to her weight.  Too skinny, too big, too round, too flat, we are all pushed to be consumed with appearances. 

I have not yet read Merkl’s book, but if the blog is any indication, I know I will be laughing.  Simply put, it was like saying “Hello Friend.”  Her January 17^th post on persistence to publication was inspiring, edifying, and engaging. 

The content is not too heavy on the site, so you should be able to peruse this blog pretty easily.  Enjoy!

Whitney Henderson: Here I Am

http://whitneyhenderson.wordpress.com/

Once you take a look at these blogs, they will really speak for themselves, but to give you a little tease:

“Bed.  She loved bed.  “I salute you, sir,” she whispered to the unknown Inventor of Bed.”  Who hasn’t felt that way?  I know I felt that way this morning, and then I had to get up out from under the covers and face the day.  Although reading Henderson’s April 2^nd post, which included a preview of her upcoming book, Manitorium, made facing Monday a little easier.  I can appreciate Henderson’s sensibility, and look forward to reading more!

Zoe Zolbrod: The Next Youth Hostel

http://zoezolbrod.com/

Zolbrand's post on her upcoming May 2010 book release party, makes me wish I lived in Chicago, just so I could meet this clever new author.  In her blog, The Next Youth Hostel, she speaks of her expectations versus the reality of life after publication.

If you are a member of SheWrites, I will go ahead and assume you are looking to publish (if you haven’t already), and reading about how Zolbrand finds joy, even in light of modified dreams, will keep you laughing and inspired. 

Comments

[Halley | Brochure Printing]

These are very nice blog references. Will be checking them out!