So Lauren Dane tagged me while I was in Atlanta. So here I go…
When did you start blogging and why? I started blogging in Feb 2006. I started because Loribelle asked me why the hell I didn’t have a blog. Because apparently everybody had a blog, and why didn’t I? She guided me through setting one up, and I was forever hooked.

What don’t you talk about? I don’t really talk about bad reviews I get. Or bad mouth the reviewer. That’s just completely unprofessional as an author. You suck it up and deal with it. Bad reviews happen. It’s part of life. There’ll always be someone who doesn’t like your book.
Are you and your blogging persona the same person? Totally, 100% completely. Okay…well sometimes I exaggerate a bit. But really, this is who I am. Kinda scary, huh?
How do you use blogging to build friendships? I’ve used blogging to find other writers on blogger. I’m amazed at the wonderful people I’ve met who come visit me, and who I try to visit when blogger isn’t acting like the devil.
How would you describe your writing style? Oh man. Hmm. Real. Down to earth. Honest. Funny. Blunt.

Now that you know all the dirty details on my blogging history (gasp) I got some more great news today. In fact this post is full of good news, so stop reading now if you think you’ll get bored.

First, apparently Rose Hilliard at St. Martin’s wants to see a partial manuscript for my book that won the contest! And I don’t think she was one of the judges. But I’m really thrilled, because St. Martin’s was one of the places I was considering sending to. I’d love to break in there. They always have lighter stories, and mine is super hot, but has that contemporary light edge. Second, I made the Best Seller list again this month at Cobblestone Press. I came in at #5 with my book The Pirate’s Booty, which has only been on sale 2 weeks!

Okay since I suck at hiding good news, I’ll give a hint to yesterday’s. I got contacted by an agent who wanted me to send a partial of my book that won the contest. So I sent that off today. I won’t say who, because then it gets all sad and personal if I get rejected.

But so much great news lately! I just am crossing my fingers that some pan out. And I know great news is going around. You should check out Sara Dennis blog. I hope she posted her good news. Because it’s definitely squeal worthy.

On another note, I have started a photo blog from Nationals. I’ll keep adding to it each day http://www.shellistevensphotos.blogspot.com/

Okay, back to my wacky pics of the day…. Did anyone see this in the news a couple weeks ago? It actually made me teary eyed. It’s a cat that was born with two faces.

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