The rules are simple just write, edit and submit your novel in twelve months. Challenge starts 1st November 2008 and runs through to 31st October 2009.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
4 THINGS YOU PROBABLY NEVER KNEW YOUR MOBILE PHONE COULD DO
I'm not sure if these are an urban myth or not...but hey, it can't hurt to try them in an emergency...
1: Emergency
The Emergency Number worldwide for Mobile is 112. If you find yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile network and there is an emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly this number 112 can be dialed even if the keypad is locked.
2: Locked your keys in the car?
Does your car have remote keyless entry? If you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys are at home, call someone at home on their mobile phone from your cell phone.
Hold your mobile phone about a foot from your car door and have the person at your home press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock. Saves someone from having to drive your keys to you. Distance is no object. You could be hundreds of miles away, and if you can reach someone who has the other "remote" for your car, you can unlock the doors (or the trunk).
3: Hidden Battery Power
Imagine your mobile battery is very low. (Oh, this makes me laugh...no imagination necesary)
To activate, press the keys *3370#. Your mobile will restart with this reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve will get chargedwhen you charge your mobile next time.
4: Disable a STOLEN mobile phone
To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digits on your phone: *#06#.
A 15-digit-code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. When your phone gets stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless. You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either. If everybody does this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones.
1: Emergency
The Emergency Number worldwide for Mobile is 112. If you find yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile network and there is an emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly this number 112 can be dialed even if the keypad is locked.
2: Locked your keys in the car?
Does your car have remote keyless entry? If you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys are at home, call someone at home on their mobile phone from your cell phone.
Hold your mobile phone about a foot from your car door and have the person at your home press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock. Saves someone from having to drive your keys to you. Distance is no object. You could be hundreds of miles away, and if you can reach someone who has the other "remote" for your car, you can unlock the doors (or the trunk).
3: Hidden Battery Power
Imagine your mobile battery is very low. (Oh, this makes me laugh...no imagination necesary)
To activate, press the keys *3370#. Your mobile will restart with this reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve will get chargedwhen you charge your mobile next time.
4: Disable a STOLEN mobile phone
To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digits on your phone: *#06#.
A 15-digit-code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. When your phone gets stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless. You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either. If everybody does this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Need some incentive to NaNoWriMo?
If you're looking for an idea...this opportunity should help ::
"Men In Uniform" Romance Novel Contest
with NAL Publishing editor, Becky Vinter
::::Contest Rules:::
Entry Deadline: entries will be accepted January 3, 2009 -- February 28, 2009
Entry Length: 1000 word excerpt (computer count).
Entries over 1000 words will be disqualified.
This is a novel length (80k - 100k) contest. Entry length of the excerpt is 1000 words (computer count). Excerpt can be any part of the story as long as it follows the above theme. Excerpt must be from a new, not yet published, manuscript.
Heat Level: Steamy!
::::Contest Prizes::::
Top 10 entries will be read by NAL editor, Becky Vinter Entry with the most reader votes will be named "Reader's Choice"
Becky Vinter will pick one entry to be named "Editor's Choice"
For more information see http://www.manicreaders.com/index.cfm?disp=authorContest
"Men In Uniform" Romance Novel Contest
with NAL Publishing editor, Becky Vinter
::::Contest Rules:::
Entry Deadline: entries will be accepted January 3, 2009 -- February 28, 2009
Entry Length: 1000 word excerpt (computer count).
Entries over 1000 words will be disqualified.
This is a novel length (80k - 100k) contest. Entry length of the excerpt is 1000 words (computer count). Excerpt can be any part of the story as long as it follows the above theme. Excerpt must be from a new, not yet published, manuscript.
Heat Level: Steamy!
::::Contest Prizes::::
Top 10 entries will be read by NAL editor, Becky Vinter Entry with the most reader votes will be named "Reader's Choice"
Becky Vinter will pick one entry to be named "Editor's Choice"
For more information see http://www.manicreaders.com/index.cfm?disp=authorContest
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Wanna Win?
WriteMinded is having an ebook day...and guess who is one of the giveaways?
Par for the Course is in Ebook Giveaway #8...all you need to do is tell them what flavor of ice cream you prefer
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
In Review...
I found one for Her Cinderella Complex today..
Her Cinderella Complex is a sweet romance about a woman who is dreaming of happily ever after with a man who views their relationship as yet another business transaction. I enjoyed watching the development of their relationship. -- Gotta Write Network
Thursday, October 16, 2008
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