Posting Problems

From Denny: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday have been difficult times to try and post anything. Not sure why. Could be global internet traffic is highest on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (Monday and Tuesday in American time zone). Could be the computer worm going around driving servers insane courtesy of hacker jerks that are probably mostly comprised of intelligence community guys from countries all over the world.

What I have managed to post has gotten scrambled from time to time. Sorry for the inconvenience. I always go back to proof read and catch the errors, usually within minutes of posting. Lightning storms in my area haven't helped that process and have been delayed. If you see something I didn't catch within a day or two, please feel free to let me know as it would be much appreciated!

Fun photo by gidibao @ flickr

Video: Susan Boyle - Singer - Britains Got Talent 2009

This lady is astounding! What is more fun is to watch the faces of the cynical types change when she begins to sing: priceless!

From CNN who finally had a better version that was not disabled for embedding:



From dailymotion.com is the longer 7 minute version that was disabled for embedding on YouTube for who knows what reason. What I like about this longer version is that it shows the audience's and judges' reactions before AND after she begins her song. It also continues on to the after performance interview with Susan. Watching the heckling judges and audience eat crow was probably why this video went viral on the internet. No one likes to be judged harshly or wrongly.

Susan Boyle - 47-letnia śpiewaczka z brytyjskiej wersji "Mam
by luloczek

Stephenie Meyer, JK Rowling, character or plot? That is the question.

Image by Daniel F. Pigatto via Flickr

Stephenie Meyer, JK Rowling, character or plot? That is the question.: "Stephenie Meyer, JK Rowling, character or plot? That is the question.

From Denny: From a published British author currently retired in Spain comes some great advice for novel writing for aspiring writers! (He's also a really humble and great guy who is kind with others.)

By ajbarnett @ HubPages

CONTRARY TO POPULAR BELIEF

"The principal ingredient, the one component that is absolutely critical in mainstream novels is the central character(s). The plot is important of course, but unless you can create a rapport between your readers and characters, the plot means nothing."