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My first novel, Zenith Rising, was published in November, 2008. You can view excerpts from this book, as well as sneak peeks of my next novel, "Rebound."

The cover of my novel, "Zenith Rising," features a painting called "Waiting," by Warren Dreher. His web site is a work of art in itself. You can view most of his paintings, and learn about his fascinating journey through life.

Jody is a novelist, and an active member of the Twitter community. She diligently provides advice to aspiring writers, and helpful links on her blog.

A good blog on writing, with advice and commentary.

Life & writing intertwined. Nice thoughtful essays.

Supporting and encouraging serious writers and writing.

J.M. Tohline is a clever, energetic writer. An active participant on Twitter, he posts lively stories and essays on his blog. This one, on what agents think about query letters is one of the best things I've seen on the subject.

Stacy is an active writer, and good friend to other writers and readers. Follow her on Twitter at @stacyjuba

This is a good website, featuring thoughtful opinions, written with a refreshing clarity. The Lonely Conservative also has a lengthy blog roll with links to many important site.

Featuring the best of conservative blogs each day.

Really screwed up politics, but he's my brother, so what can I do?

A website directing travelers to the many ways to explore a place beyond the traditional package tour--everything from house swap organizations to language immersion programs.