Lily's Home for Retired Microblog Posts

To Book Sign or Not to Book Sign

2009-05-25T04:28:00.001-07:00

I believe it was Jodi Picoult who once said that while book signings benefit certain authors, there are other authors who it actually hurts. I believe I would fall into the second category. I'm extremely shy by nature (which is the reason I used to get seriously smashed at any kind of social event) and my voice has a tendency to shake when I get too nervous. Also, I'm not much to look at, so I don't like having my picture taken.

Sometime this summer I'm signed up to do a "blog tour." Even that makes me kind of nervous. I've been so tired for such a long time and under so much stress that I don't know if I can muster what it takes to sound excited about my project. I hope I can pull it from somewhere. There's nothing like having people say "well, she doesn't sound very intense about what she's doing, why should we be?"

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Paying for Entre Card

2009-05-21T03:56:00.001-07:00

I use Entre Card (entrecard.com) and I do think it gets results. However, I simply do not have time to be doing drops on a regular basis. I think it is helpful to go through and examine the various blogs once a month, however, to find possible advertising sources, as I am always looking for cheap, effective advertising.

I decided to pay for my Entre Card advertising. At 60 cents for 1000 impressions or 4 cents per click, it is pretty affordable. And unlike Google, I can pay as I go rather than having my debit card nuked for a minimum of $5 a day. While a lot of Internet marketers use Entre Card, it seems that a lot of creatives use it as well. I get no compensation for sharing this information. It is simply my impression of the service.

I also intend to add a question to my main site asking people to tell me where they found me.

Sometimes its hard for us right brain types to wrap our heads around the left brain stuff necessary for promotion. It's been a hell of a journey for me. Which is why I like to share what I find, to make it easier for others.

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Crown of Creation Chats

2009-04-17T07:47:00.001-07:00

http://www.friendfeed.com/…f-creation

Two Crown of Creation meetings planned. Sunday April 26 from 6-7 PM and Monday April 27 from 5-6 PM. Both times are US Mountain (UTC-7)

The Crown of Creation is a chat room for creative spirits. Discussions of favorite authors/artists/movies, our creative processes, busting through writers' block, whatever floats your artistic boat!

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Meet Me in the Rest Room

2009-04-17T07:40:00.001-07:00

http://www.friendfeed.com/…-rest-room

Chat planned for Tuesday April 21 from 5-6 PM US Mountain Time. (UTC-7)

The Rest Room is a general topics chat room. You can bring up anything you want, from the book to affiliate marketing to ??? It's a free-for-all! The only rule is courtesy.

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2009-03-23T11:04:00.001-07:00

Have to work tonight. Blah. Me and my job are on the outs right now. I think the honeymoon is over.

2009-03-23T02:35:00.001-07:00

Its 3:33 AM and I'm hungry!

2009-03-22T06:33:00.001-07:00

Love grits but hate when they stick to the bottom of the bowl and form dry clumpy places.

2009-03-22T04:32:00.001-07:00

I'll teach these flockers to rat me out for having dozed off sitting on the couch at work. Not only am I awake, I'm SINGING!

2009-03-22T00:12:00.001-07:00

This browser at work sucks! It has some kind of stupid security settings that make it keep crashing.

2009-03-22T00:02:00.001-07:00

New mellow music find: Michael Buble.

2009-03-21T23:16:00.001-07:00

Listening to Frank Sinatra

2009-03-21T19:41:00.001-07:00

Going for a quick ski walk and giving the house spirits a little treat. Mustn't anger the pookas, nisses etc. I need all the help I can get.

2009-03-21T19:39:00.001-07:00

Lily is miffed at her job right now. Same unrealistic bullcrap expectations as ever. Is it the 21st century or am I imagining things? Crap.

2009-03-21T19:37:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/VyMpR Approved some new Magpie tweets. Will see what happens. Have been thinking about using Magpie for own ads.

2009-03-21T16:48:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/4tZD4 Publish your intels on Qassia, get back links to your sites.

2009-03-21T06:54:00.003-07:00

http://ping.fm/GiYQL
Far reaching influence of Britney Spears, take 3.

2009-03-21T06:54:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/I4uDV
Far reaching influence of Britney Spears, Take 2.

2009-03-21T06:49:00.001-07:00

The far-reaching influence of Britney Spears

2009-03-19T20:08:00.001-07:00

I read a quote that a person with borderline disorder is like a third degree
burn victim. Their skin isn't thick enough to protect them from things
getting under it and hurting them.
In case you haven't noticed, that would be me. All the burns are on the
inside and my skin is way too thin.

2009-03-19T11:45:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/bS3QQ Metalheads! The latest headbanging style is here!

2009-03-19T08:40:00.001-07:00

http://adjix.com/dm8u An easy, pleasant way to get more calcium in your diet. Makes water taste better. Affordable. I use this myself.

2009-03-18T21:47:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/X8hvu Bob Dylan: Stinkin' Up the Great Outdoors?

2009-03-18T21:20:00.001-07:00

RIP Natasha Richardson. What a very tragic accident. So sad for her husband and kids and her mother and sister as well.

2009-03-18T21:13:00.001-07:00

My cat hates me right now. I have to give him antibiotic liquid and he doesn't like it. Why don't they make cat antibiotics taste like fish?

2009-03-17T20:09:00.001-07:00

Note: for 1st degree burns ONLY! Put plain yogurt on the burn ASAP and leave for 15 minutes. Gets rid of the pain and redness.

2009-03-17T19:06:00.001-07:00

http://adjix.com/nfqr Thousands of MP3's to download. Safe and legal. All genres. I downloaded 100 songs for less than 9 Euro.

2009-03-17T03:22:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/zB0CS If anyone cares to read it there is a post about my brother.

2009-03-17T03:03:00.001-07:00

Happy birthday to my younger brother, who as of 4 PM today will be 40 years old.

2009-03-16T19:30:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/1NmTS Prologue from my book has been posted on Xpressbook.

2009-03-16T18:38:00.001-07:00

I hope I get me some sleep tonight.

2009-03-16T18:00:00.001-07:00

http://adjix.com/dm8u Enjoy better health with refreshing, easy to use, affordable Aqualyte coral calcium sachets for your water.

2009-03-16T16:02:00.001-07:00

Bought a corned beef and some sauerkraut. I am planning to Reuben myself to death.

EgOiStE's Utter

2009-03-15T21:41:00.001-07:00

Good link. I don't foresee Twitter going away anytime soon. I think that by its very nature it ends up being a bit of a shallow medium for communication because one can only post short blurbs. But on the other hand, I think that it is a useful tool, either for finding contacts/friends or spreading the word about a product or service.

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My Klingon Fan Base

2009-03-15T21:34:00.001-07:00

http://www.google.com/search

Klingons love me! Check it out--I've got all the top spots on Klingon Google!

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pimping

2009-03-15T20:05:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/i5mrU

I will be in the Haunted Outhouse for the next hour if anyone cares to join me.

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2009-03-14T18:10:00.001-07:00

Watching Hot Shots Part Deux. Hilarious!

2009-03-14T17:55:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/i5mrU Chat room for open minded types interested in the paranormal. Open 1hr tomorrow 6 PM MST.

2009-03-14T13:55:00.001-07:00

sleep at last, I hope.

2009-03-14T13:25:00.001-07:00

http://adjix.com/ydpw Use free Tweetergetter service to increase your following on Twitter. Inexpensive book of hints and tips available 2.

2009-03-14T13:06:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/6Z1RP just ordered beautiful jewelry and a statuette at a good discount. Gives 100 cups of food to those in need!

2009-03-14T12:53:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/6Z1RP

2009-03-14T12:09:00.001-07:00

There are times when I really, really wish I could just bust loose with a stream of foul language and not give a rip. Like now.

2009-03-14T11:25:00.001-07:00

Expressing appreciation of all my Twitter followers and social network friends both longtime and new.

2009-03-14T07:28:00.001-07:00

Watching a program about the Cargill salt mines and drying ponds. Very interesting.

2009-03-14T01:20:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/Uerh5 Cracked's 10 creepiest Craigslist Casual Encounters

2009-03-13T23:49:00.001-07:00

RT http://ping.fm/4sJ2Y A social network for those who love wildlife. I just joined.

2009-03-13T23:46:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/6DVwE
The Fallen committed horrific acts under the direction of their immortal,
unholy masters, giving rise to a race of Undead, a perverted offspring of
incarnate mortals and fallen angels and a mockery of the Divine.

2009-03-13T21:34:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/mNxlK "Vampire" from middle ages discovered in Italy.

2009-03-12T17:58:00.001-07:00

Bought this cute "Cuddle Kitty" for my cats. Comes w/heartbeat device & rice baggie for warming. My cat knocked it off his bed w/his butt.

2009-03-12T17:55:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/6DVwE for more information about my published esoteric horror novel. You know you want one.

2009-03-12T17:53:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/6DVwE
Desperate to re-achieve that once immortal status and break free from the
cycle of reincarnation, they heeded the voices of their former companions,
the unholy deities of corruption and decay.

2009-03-12T16:43:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/vX9AB If you use Twitter, TwitPwr is a way to increase your presence by sharing interesting links.

2009-03-12T16:41:00.001-07:00

@buzznews Shame on Ms. Pelosi for treating the Air Force as her high-flying personal limousine. RT http://ping.fm/kHRyP

2009-03-12T15:20:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/6AOiV Using Mr. Tweet to find new people to follow! This is such a great service to expand your Twitter network.

2009-03-11T19:28:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/lcFNC You might enjoy my Wolf Creek Pass issue of my online Zine. Unprofessionally thrown together for fun

2009-03-11T10:57:00.001-07:00

Check out http://ping.fm/n7iRj the new online health products store featuring discounts on cutting edge products.

2009-03-11T02:09:00.001-07:00

I just gave a gift of bees through heifer.org in honor of my brother's birthday.

2009-03-10T23:36:00.001-07:00

Wish I didn't have to do my rounds. Me so tired! Tempted to be lazy and use one of the scooters but with my fat butt, can't justify it.

2009-03-10T21:55:00.001-07:00

Polydipsia is excessive thirst. I get polydipsia whenever I come to work. The air in this building is very dry. I drink 1/2 gallon h2o easy.

2009-03-10T21:54:00.001-07:00

Is it too early for a nap? My feet are swollen and are screaming "put us up for the night!"

2009-03-10T06:41:00.001-07:00

State tax refund came in. It's gone bye-bye fast, but it was nice to be able to make some payments.

2009-03-10T04:52:00.001-07:00

The work night is almost over. Just another half hour (pleeease don't let anyone call for me!) and I'm gone.

2009-03-10T04:27:00.001-07:00

playing stockbroker on weseed.com Wish I really could make a killing in the stock market.

2009-03-09T23:22:00.001-07:00

Overslept and was an hour and a half late to work. Oops!

2009-03-09T14:41:00.001-07:00

Raymond using leon as pillow

2009-03-09T04:55:00.001-07:00

I suppose I shouldn't but I have a long day ahead. I'm going to splurge for a nice bagel with lox cream cheese capers & onions. Wanna kiss?

2009-03-09T02:29:00.001-07:00

Agh, the guilt! I believe in #Live365 Internet radio but have not been using them since discovering Pandora. Do I donate again? Me so broke!

2009-03-09T02:25:00.001-07:00

http://adjix.com/5pmg Live spam free and phish free! New Net Mail is free, and only those you invite will ever have your addy.

2009-03-09T02:04:00.001-07:00

http://adjix.com/e2vq New to Internet marketing? Check out this inexpensive e-book to get you started on the right path. Bonus websites too.

2009-03-09T02:02:00.001-07:00

RT http://adjix.com/efpp Friendly #network #marketing #Facebook group by real people for real people. Come
join us!

2009-03-09T00:34:00.001-07:00

Exhausted.

2009-03-08T17:12:00.001-07:00

Found lump in breast. Not too worried as mother had benign tumor removed at about same age as I am now. Will get checked out ASAP.

2009-03-08T07:16:00.001-07:00

http://adjix.com/dmj5 Get the FREE Easy Lazy cash manual. Learn about using income streams and lists. We luv Noobs! No catch just great info

2009-03-08T06:56:00.001-07:00

http://adjix.com/dmhb If you are a trader who wants to expand your interests check out Easy Forex software. Exciting bonus package.

2009-03-08T06:32:00.001-07:00

http://adjix.com/javq Mysticism meets science. Check out Enchanter-X Radionics Software. A true breakthrough!

2009-03-08T05:56:00.001-07:00

My favorite Millennium episode: Jose Chung's
Doomsday Defense.

2009-03-08T05:53:00.001-07:00

Chose oatmeal over cookies.

2009-03-08T03:51:00.001-07:00

Going to have some leftover fajitas and try to quit bummin', dude!

2009-03-08T03:16:00.001-07:00

I don't know how my mother deals with helping my father with transfers every day. He is a very big person and very handicapped.

2009-03-07T13:07:00.001-08:00

Old crab apple tree

2009-03-07T12:38:00.000-08:00

Dont know if it shows but theres snow falling.

2009-03-07T12:31:00.001-08:00

Mist rolling over mountain behind parents house. Rolled in fast. Now snow is falling.

2009-03-07T05:44:00.001-08:00

Owch! My left thumbnail bed hurts. I tore it a bit yesterday when my nail broke.

2009-03-07T05:34:00.001-08:00

Watching sappy old Shirley Temple movies, believe it or not!

2009-03-07T05:16:00.001-08:00

Hate cravings for sugar--like I'm not already fat enough!

2009-03-07T04:24:00.001-08:00

Going to stay with my dad today so mom can get out awhile. Dad had stroke 4.5 years ago. Is coherent but very handicapped.

2009-03-07T04:23:00.001-08:00

http://adjix.com/dm8u Aqualyte coral calcium sachets. The easy way to alkalize your diet and strengthen bones. Good for pets & Plants too.

2009-03-04T12:21:00.001-08:00

If I wasn't so zapped I'd be laughing so hard! My butt just called the Road Conditions hotline in my cell phone's saved numbers.

2009-03-04T10:26:00.001-08:00

FWD: Thanks for taking action! Now tell 5 friends to sign the hate crimes petition. Tell them to text "SIGN" to 30644.

2009-03-04T10:14:00.001-08:00

http://ping.fm/VxHXP The Food For Everyone Foundation. Organic gardening information and knowledge.

2009-03-04T10:06:00.001-08:00

I really need to try to sleep. My crazy schedule. Wonder if I'll ever have a normal one.

2009-03-04T10:05:00.001-08:00

Featured the prologue from my novel on my Facebook profile. http://ping.fm/plETE

2009-03-04T03:53:00.001-08:00

Listening to Boston. Thinking what a tragedy Brad Delp's suicide was.

2009-03-04T03:30:00.001-08:00

Trying to resist the urge to eat salty things.

2009-03-04T01:54:00.001-08:00

Drat--I have to go iron stuff. I hate ironing.

2009-03-03T22:01:00.001-08:00

Idiot, party of one! Forgot to bring the power cord for my portable DVD player so no way to utilize my core training vid here at work. :-(

2009-03-03T20:08:00.001-08:00

Took a power nap and now have to get ready to go to work.

2009-03-03T19:15:00.001-08:00

http://adjix.com/mpw2 Just for fun. Join me at Big Fish Games!

2009-03-03T19:11:00.001-08:00

As if you needed more proof that I'm full of hot air, I just blew up my Bender Ball using a straw.

2009-03-03T18:38:00.001-08:00

Oh, Fibromyalgia...damn you! The fatigue has hit me like a brick, my arms are burning especially my wrists and my hands have swelled.