Housekeeping Stuff
Mood:  caffeinated
Now Playing: Nickelback
Topic: Writing
I just wanted to spiff up my house before Thanksgiving hit and I'd be off line for a bit. I have a couple of announcements:

My Official Online Newsletter is back up! After a time demanding summer, I finally budgeted it my time to put together my first newsletter in six months. Now that it's back, it's back for good.  My newsletter covers a variety of topics.  I usually touch upon:

A main writing topic
Any holiday that the newsletter fall into
A character study and how to put together character bios
Weight Watcher recipes
Thoughts on the Writing World,
& Upcoming Events

I also list the organizations I belong to, my writing credits and how to get copies of my books.

DECEMBER'S UPCOMING EVENTS:

NTERNET BOOK SIGNING

I'm hosting an Internet book signing for my book, "All That Remains." The book was released in 2002 and is a contemporary romance that takes place in Manchester, NH. Visit my official site's messageboard on MONDAY, DEC 1 and order my book. I'll be giving out a discount. The book will cost $15.75 including shipping and handling and will include my autograph, a bookmark, magnets, and a set of pens.

NOV/DEC WRITING CONTEST

Visit my official messageboard on my site and enter your poetry in this month's contest.  Prizes include Amazon gift cards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

Here's a link to my Official Messageboard:  http://therogerhowarthphotogallerycommunity.yuku.com/forum/view/id/3

You have to have a user account for Yuku, and the accounts are free. If you need any help signing up for one, send me an email and let me know.

If you'd like to subscribe to my official online newsletter visit my website at:

 http://sgcardin.tripod.com

and scroll down to the bottom of the page. It's got the sign up for the newsletter there. Come on over and check it out. I'd love to add you to the list.

{b}A little more about THEME{/b}

I just wanted to touch a little more on theme, something I mentioned yesterday. Theme was the concept that held the story together. It was the journey the main character took to change and grow. Some common themes are:

finding ourselves,
fulfilling our calling,
betrayal
justice vs injustice
loyalty
sexism
racism

I'd love hear your thoughts on theme. Also, if you've just read a great book or heard some great music - share. I'm always looking for new stuff.

Smiles,
Steph