Completely Far-Fetched...

The Kougar’s comment at Bree Younger’s Tuesday Tattoo blog ~ Oh-my-gawd... I must have him for my collection of angel men. I'll bet Volcano, my carnal cherub hero, knows him. He might even be a celestial relative.
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After midnight meows, my frisky and freewheeling Felines... strange times, my darlings, strange times... a rather mild summer day on the tame prairie... what an explosion of jungly growth, though... plants around the Kougaress’s mailbox, probably alfalfa, grew several inches overnight... oh, hang onto your tails and your whiskers, Beautiful Big Cats, because the ride only gets bumpier from now on.
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Big Cat by-the-numbers ~

1:11 pm... 2:22 pm... 1:11 am... Note: the following may seem as though it is completely far-fetched, as if you’ve now entered sci-fi-landia. However, the official documentation of high level UFO visitation over Washington DC is irrefutable.

From Coast to Coast am ~ Washington UFOs

Date: 06-27-11
Host: George Noory
Guests: Robert M. Stanley, Lauren Weinstein

UFO expert and editor of Unicus Magazine, Robert Stanley discussed how the location of Washington DC has been a hotbed for UFO activity over the years. Hundreds of people witnessed the numerous 1952 sightings over the Capitol, and some took photos and movies, which the government attempted to confiscate, he stated. According to his sources, during this time, two US jets went up to intercept one of the UFOs over Capitol Hill, and "were either disintegrated or beamed up and never returned."

The National Mall has had a lot of UFO activity, said Stanley, describing an incident that took place at the Millennial celebration held there on January 1, 2000, in which witnesses reportedly saw cylindrical motherships that released smaller triangular craft. The UFOs were said to suddenly disappear when military helicopters swooped in. Stanley said that he himself has been subject to visitations from unmarked black helicopters hovering over his home, possibly to harass him over his UFO research.

UFOs/ETs have focused on Washington because it's the seat of power, and further, there appears to be an alien base underneath the city, he argued. He arrived at this conclusion because of the frequency of the sightings, witnesses that have described craft that hover low to the ground and disappear, and the huge number of tunnels and bases known to exist underground in the area. Alarmingly, Stanley suggested that these alien or interdimensional visitors may actually be controlling key leaders in the government.

Video Game Ruling

First hour guest, technology & privacy expert Lauren Weinstein commented on the Supreme Court ruling on violent video games. The Court ruled appropriately, protecting video games in a similar fashion to books, movies, and records, from a free speech/civil liberties perspective, he said. "The implication of the ruling is clear that this is a decision to be made by parents whether or not they wish their children to have access to these materials," he added.

News segment guest: Scott Portzline
Website(s):

unicusmagazine.com
vortex.com

Book(s):

Close Encounters on Capitol Hill
Covert Encounters in Washington, D.C.
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Authoress news and mews ~

It’s Promo Days for the Kougar since she wants to give KANDY APPLE AND HER HELLHOUNDS a good sendoff. In that vain she is posting the magickal cover art at ROMANCE WRITERS BEHAVING BADLY on Wednesday, the 29th.

So, not much actual writing taking place right now... darn it...
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AUTHORS/ASPIRING AUTHORS ~

Self publishing and selling rights, etc
Posted by: "Lindsay Townsend"
Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:56 am (PDT)

According to this article, some self-published authors are approached by trad publishers and do sell overseas rights.

The New Midlist~ publishingperspectives.com/2011/06/self-published-ebook-authors-earn-living ~

Best wishes, Lindsay

Lindsay Townsend, historical romance. ~ lindsaytownsend.net
or follow me at Twitter: @lindsayromantic

AND...

*****P E R M I S S I O N TO R E P O S T G R A N T E D*****

JUST ONE BITE SHORT STORY CONTEST!

SUBMISSION INFO: HERE

Authors wanted for All Romance's Just One Bite Short Story Contest! We are very excited about this contest. Thirty-two of the short stories submitted will be deemed "Semi-Finalists" and released onto the AllRomance.com and OmniLit.com websites on October 1, 2011.

Readers will vote for their favorite short stories during 5 rounds of voting with the field being narrowed at the end of each round. The first prize winning author will receive $1000 US. The second prize winning author will receive an iPad 2. The third prize winning author will receive a $100 eBook Bucks Gift Certificate redeemable either at AllRomance.com or OmniLit.com.

Submissions will be accepted between Ju ly 1 and September 1, 2011. Each title must be an original, never before published paranormal romance work between 2,500 and 3,000 words and will be marketed exclusively by All Romance/OmniLit. Authors can access the terms and submissions forms via this page. Authors need to complete all fields to the best of their ability at the time of submission. I'll be the Editor-In-Charge for the Contest and will lead the committee that will make the final decision on September 1 as to which submissions will be chosen as the Semi-Finalists. Stories selected as one of the 32 will be released for voting on October 1.

Authors should keep in mind that we will not be editing these manuscripts. They must have them edited PRIOR to submission.

We anticipate having more wonderful stories than we have slots for. If a story i s not chosen as a Semi-Finalist, rights will be returned. Questions about the Contest can be directed to me at:

Questions can be directed to me at:

cat.johnson@ allromanceebooks.com

Thanks again for your interest!
Cat Johnson
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The most powerful weapon is the human soul on fire. ALL POWER TO THE PEOPLE!

~ Happy Summer-Cruisin' June ~

~ MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE ENOUGH ~

And, May you live the dreams of your heart, not in interesting times...

Completely Far-Fetched kisses from the Kougar...