Links
Usefulness of sites may vary depending on site, viewer, and intention.
*Recently added links


Writing
All the Blog's a Page-A blog run by the wonderful Shon Bacon, in which all aspects of writing are discussed by both writers and readers.

Writer's Digest -I'm not just plugging them because I placed in one of their contests. There's some really good information on the craft and the business on this site.

Start_Writing -A Livejournal community that collects articles and sites about writing. Every entry is tagged for convenience.

Blood-Red Pencil -Editing advice and then some. "Kill your darlings", indeed.


Reading
Pill Hill Press- A small press dedicated to producing anthologies filled with great stories by fantastic writers (and I'm not just saying that because they published one of my stories.

Ruthless Peoples Magazine- A fantastic and free cross-genre magazine featuring something for everbody. You can also follow them on Twitter for the latest.


Writers I Know
Yes, I'm shamlessly plugging my family and friends.

Jim Haws -My grandfather has posted his stories on eBooks Online. I guess there maybe be a genetic reason for the desire to write.

DaLette Stowell -Friend and all around fun lady, DaLette found a box that contained the clothing of a woman from another time. Her investigation into the clothing led her to write and publish a book on her findings.


Blogs
John Scalzi -Author of Old Man's War, Android's Dream, and most recently Zoe's Tale, among others. Writing, politics, pictures, and bacon cat. Always a good time.

Jennifer Pelland -Author of Unwelcome Bodies, a collection of short stories, and several other short stories. A writer with a day job, a love of TV shows, and a passion for belly dance.

Joe Mallozzi -Writer and producer, most known for his work on Stargate SG-1 and Stargate: Atlantis. Writing, production updates and behind the scenes, a book of the month discussion, food, dogs, guest bloggers, and special appearances by Cookie Monster.

Wil Wheaton -Actor, author, geek, and all around entertaining guy. You can also follow him on Twitter.


Helpful Stuff
Well, it helped me anyway...

*Cool Text -A great free graphics site. I designed my buttons there.


Time Wasters
I'm the Queen of Procrastination.

Cracked.com -I'm addicted to their lists. I get lost in there for hours.

Not Always Right -Tales of customer service. As a retail veteran, the stories strike a familiar chord with me.

Mental Floss -Yes, it's a time waster, especially the quizzes. But it's a smart time waster.

Food Gawker -As a fat girl and someone aspiring to gain some critical cooking skills, this site is awesome. You'll be drooling before you hit the end of the first page.