Monthly Archives: July 2013

Who’s Going To the Moon?

Posted on July 31, 2013 by AmyBeth Inverness

A heck of a lot of folks! (Skip to the bottom for my ROW80 update) Besides  Liftport who plans to build an orbital elevator on the moon in the next decade, there are quite a few other groups planning projects … Continue reading →

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Art for my 3 Day Novel

Posted on July 29, 2013 by AmyBeth Inverness

Huzzah! I just got the official OK from model John Quinlan and artist Phatpuppy Art to share this gorgeous image! (It’s the watermarked, low res version)This Labor Day weekend, I will once again be participating in the 3 Day Novel Contest. This is a … Continue reading →

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Interview with Bob Morris

Posted on July 25, 2013 by AmyBeth Inverness

Bob Morris has worked for The Raton Range since January 1999 and is midway through his 15th year with the twice-weekly newspaper based in Raton, N.M.  He was born in Killeen, Texas, but grew up in Longmont, Colo., graduating from … Continue reading →

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Goal Post for July 24

Posted on July 24, 2013 by AmyBeth Inverness

Have I written at least 2k? Yes. But not much more. I also have too-many-WIPs-itis. Have I helped another writer? Yes. Editing for a friend, although I should have done more commenting on other ROWer’s updates last Wednesday and I … Continue reading →

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Fangirl Fail

Posted on July 20, 2013 by AmyBeth Inverness

In these lovely years affectionately referred to as “middle age” I have made hundreds of friends and am fortunate enough to be connected in some small way to various sensational people. I’ve never done the math, but I’m pretty sure … Continue reading →

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SciFi Q of the Day: Sharknado

Posted on July 18, 2013 by AmyBeth Inverness

SciFi Question of the Day: If you could wield the power of the Sharknado, would you use your power for good or evil? Facebook Answers:    Mary-Anne McDermott If I had that power, I don’t even think I would admit it. … Continue reading →

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Scurrying

Posted on July 17, 2013 by AmyBeth Inverness

Heh! There’s nothing like telling oneself “Oh, it’s time to write that weekly update post” to finally get it in gear and check off some goals lol! I have 3 goals this round: Write 2k/week: (absurdly low because I’m concentrating … Continue reading →

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Link Up Your Sharknado Erotica!

Posted on July 15, 2013 by AmyBeth Inverness

Jump on in… the water’s fine! Well, except for all those pesky sharks in the streets of Los Angeles… Just for fun. Just because you can… write a story (2k or less but I’m forgiving if you go over… If … Continue reading →

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SciFi Q of the Day: Rhinoceri and the Second World War

Posted on July 11, 2013 by AmyBeth Inverness

SciFi Question of the Day: In an alternate history where rhinoceroses are domesticated pets, who wins the Second World War? Facebook Answers:    Pony Horton I do, of course!    Santi Fabrellas Isn’t that from The Big Bang Theory? I think Sheldon … Continue reading →

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Angel Baby

Posted on July 11, 2013 by AmyBeth Inverness

We lost a beloved pet on Monday. Angel kitty was nineteen years old; he was my first “real” pet from when I had my first apartment back in the early nineties. He’s been somewhat decrepit for the past year or … Continue reading →

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