Mom to the Screaming Masses: Reflections and Minutia

I made it through NaBloPoMo - National Blog Posting Month. I posted every.single.day.in.November. Not all of it was newsworthy, but I set a goal and finished it.

I didn't make 30 days of Thankfulness. I think I made about 15. That's an improvement, though, and I'll take it.

I wrote 5,236 words in my document. That's not all that much. But it's a start.Now to figure out where I should send it.

Links for your perusement and enjoyment on this fine Wednesday -

Devoted reader Ouida Gabriel directed me to a book that her daughter wrote and as I know how difficult it can be to get published - I'm promoting it - I have not read it, but it looks to be interesting.

One of my new projects can now be promoted - I'm on the Motherboard for Redbook magazine and my first post is live today - I'd love it if you'd check it out - and comment, that's very important, because it lets them know that I was a good person to hire. Comment over there, pretty please, with a cherry on top. And there's a movement on Twitter attached to this, so if you feel so inclined, add your answer with the hashtag #don'tjudgemebecauseI...

It appears that I've made it - to be mentioned on Mashable. Too bad my name is misspelled - but they did say I was established and highly opinionated. So it's good.

My cousin Tammy has an Etsy shop and she's just lowered her prices on Christmas gifts - check her out! Follow her on Facebook for her cool art work.

READ this - I'm the roommate in question - and, yup - it's true. :)

Diana Gabaldon has a new book out - it's not a Jamie and Claire in the series, but it fills in the gaps somewhat. I'm currently reading The Scottish Prisoner - anyone else?

Promotion alert - I have a post for Blogher below this one that needs a little love. Can you help a girl out?

About Me

WANTED, Carmen, mom to the Masses, for dangerous undertakings inside and outside the home. Last seen with her partner The Hubster, and six accomplices (Nikolas 19, Allegra 17, Mackenzie 14, Gabriel 12, Emma 9 and Riley 8). This fugitive is considered armed (with epi pens and inhalers) and dangerous, especially when she hasn't had her morning coffee. She is particularly difficult to recognize due to an 80 pound weight loss (size 18-20 down to 6-8!), and has been known to hide beneath large piles of laundry. She's a fan of running races, has her Black Belt in Muay Thai and can be found reading, training Crossfit, boxing or running to the store for milk and bread. And coffee. Always the Coffee.

Comments

I'm right there with you on The Scottish Prisoner! I wish I had more time to read---so far I'm on chapter 3---but I guess I'm happy to have it last longer.

Posted by: Sara | November 30, 2011 at 12:30 PM

Help given :-) And congratulations for posting for 30 days in a row!

Posted by: LizP | November 30, 2011 at 01:31 PM

I shall check ou the links provided. And congratulations on the 30 days of posting! Job well done.

Posted by: addy | November 30, 2011 at 01:49 PM

I commented at both. Best wishes for a good day and WTG on your new writing gig!

Posted by: Brandy | November 30, 2011 at 04:15 PM

but they did say I was established and highly opinionated"

HA! No truer line ever written than that one;-)

Thanks for the promotion for my daughter's book. She and I am very grateful to you for mentioning it.

Blessings,
Ouida Gabriel

Posted by: Ouida Gabriel | December 01, 2011 at 01:09 PM