Lots of licks and belly rubs!
Monday, March 30, 2015
Sir Poops and Hair Ball: ISWG: Throwing in the Writerly Towel
Lots of licks and belly rubs!
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Sir Poops and Hair Ball: ISWG: When the Zombie Apocolypse Hits
It's me Hair Ball today. Sir Poops is sound asleep snoring. Mummsy has a bad case of the flu - something she very rarely gets. And Daddy-O, thank God went to work. He's been ranting about the data Mummsy used to do all her writerly stuff with.
I think she needs to get her own phone and plan and pay for it herself. That's my opinion anyway. What do I know? I'm just a fur-peep.
Anyway, I noticed something in Mummsy's email about something called Grammarly. They wanted her to blog about it. But she's lost it already and can't find her file on it (she seems to do this a lot lately). So I'm going to post about it instead.
After checking out their site, I would say this program would be great to have in case of a Zombie-Ebola-Apocalypse hits us. It's not like most writers want to meander beyond their stories and computers anyway. But just in case, you may want to pay for Grammarly's services.
Their services offer a check on your grammar, word choice and plagiarism. YOU CAN FIND GRAMMARLY HERE.
Has anyone ever used this service?
Today's post was brought to you by Alex J. Cavanaugh's Insecure Writer's Group. It's for the soul purpose of scratching each other's bellies and sharing treats. And sometimes a little bit of butt-huffing.
Lots of licks and belly rubs,
Hair Ball
Friday, February 6, 2015
Sir Poops and Hairball: The Insecure Writer's Group
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Sir Poops and Hair Ball: ISWG: Self-Reflection
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Sir Poops and Hair Ball: ISWG: When Things Go Awry
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Sir Poops and Hair Ball: Hanging in There
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Sir Poops and Hair Ball: ISWG
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Sir Poops and Hair Ball: Insecure Writer's Group
SPAL: I think she needs to lay down and hang out in the sun.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Sir Poops and Hair Ball: Malfunction Junction
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Sir Poops and Hair Ball: ISWG-Staying Focused
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Sir Poops and Hair Ball: ISWG-Sir Poops Says a Creative Mind Needs Sleep
It's just me today. Yeah. I'm in the bed where it smells like my Mummsy and Daddy-o. My stupid brother is roaming the house with his Pumpkin and Ball. He seems to be grumbling about no one being here to play with him. Our parents are away at work.
I try to occupy my time with naps while they're away. Sleep is good for you. Especially for writers and artists, like myself.
Did you know that German scientists did a study? 'Its the first hard evidence supporting the common sense notion that creativity and problem solving appear to be directly linked to adequate sleep'. You can read the entire article here, by William McCall, at the Associated Press.
Sleep also helps to keep our immune systems healthy. While in dreamland, our bodies make something called Cytokines. When we're sick it helps us fight infections. You can find the article HERE from the Mayo Clinic .
Want to lose weight? Sleep. Want to keep the blues away? Sleep. Having writer's block? Sleep. I'm sure I could scour the internet for this information. ***yawns*** But I'm getting tried again.
I hope this encouraged all my writer buddies to take a nap if you need to. There are plenty of benefits from getting enough of them. So don't feel guilty. I sure don't. In fact, a nap sounds really good right about now.
Today's post was brought to you, by Alex J. Cavanaugh's Insecure Writer's Group. We're a group that help to encourage writers on their writing journey. Click on the link and join. We'd love to have you. Also, you can find us on Facebook.
Lots of Licks!
Sir Poops
PS I posted early since Mummsy's been having some issues with her internet.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Sir Poops and Hair Ball: Help Santa Claus of the Blogosphere
SPAL: So please get yours and help spread the word. Just follow the instructions below and show Alex J. Cavanaugh some lovey-love.
It’s also featured today at Kindle Books and Tips.
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Lots of licks,
Sir Poops and Hair Ball
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Sir Poops and Hair Ball: ISWG: When the Tough Get Going
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Sir Poops and Hair Ball: ISWG: Editing Out the Poop!
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Sir Poops and Hair Ball Helping to Announce the Release of Casa Storm
Hello, nice people! We’re still here. Just busy helping Mummsy with the Glowstick. But we’re never too busy to help out our friend’s like Alex J. Cavanaugh.
Today, we’re helping with the release of Casa Storm.
Comment on Alex’s blog this week for a chance to win a Cassa mug, mousepad, magnet, and swag!
Also, we asked Alex what kind of treats his characters eat. The following is what he said:
Young Bassan likes anything sweet. He’s not fond of Tgren vegetables though. Byron would probably say a good glass of wine is a treat – not that he has time for one very often.
CassaStorm
By Alex J Cavanaugh
From the Amazon Best Selling Series!
A storm gathers across the galaxy…
Commanding the Cassan base on Tgren, Byron thought he’d put the days of battle behind him. As a galaxy-wide war encroaches upon the desert planet, Byron’s ideal life is threatened and he’s caught between the Tgrens and the Cassans.
After enemy ships attack the desert planet, Byron discovers another battle within his own family. The declaration of war between all ten races triggers nightmares in his son, threatening to destroy the boy’s mind.
Meanwhile the ancient alien ship is transmitting a code that might signal the end of all life in the galaxy. And the mysterious probe that almost destroyed Tgren twenty years ago could return. As his world begins to crumble, Byron suspects a connection. The storm is about to break, and Byron is caught in the middle…
“I thought the revelation was going to be one thing and I was completely wrong … CassaStorm pushes the limits…”
- Tyson Mauermann, Speculative Reviews
“…mesmerizing story of survival, personal sacrifice, tolerance, and compassion. It’s a rare jewel that successfully utilizes both character and plot to tell a story of such immense scope and intimate passion…” - Nancy S. Thompson, author of The Mistaken
"An exciting, nail-biting read which sweeps the reader off on adventures in another galaxy."
- Nicua Shamira, Terraverum
$16.95 USA, 6x9 Trade paperback, 268 pages, Dancing Lemur Press, L.L.C.
Science fiction/adventure and science fiction/space opera
Print ISBN 9781939844002 eBook ISBN 9781939844019
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Find CassaStorm:
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Amazon -
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Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17670532-cassastorm
Alex J. Cavanaugh has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and works in web design and graphics. He is experienced in technical editing and worked with an adult literacy program for several years. A fan of all things science fiction, his interests range from books and movies to music and games. Online he is the Ninja Captain and founder of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. The author of the Amazon bestsellers, CassaStar and CassaFire, he lives in the Carolinas with his wife.
Website – http://alexjcavanaugh.blogspot.com/
Twitter – http://twitter.com/AlexJCavanaugh
Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4287922.Alex_J_Cavanaugh
Lots of Licks,
Sir Poops and Hair Ball
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Insecure Writer’s Support Group: Crazy
The first Wednesday of the month has come and I almost forgot that today is Alex J. Cavanaugh's Insecure Writer’s Support Group where we tell our insecurities or offer encouragement to one another.
My work schedule is one that changes from week to week. It kind of makes me crazy. This week I’m one day ahead of myself in my mind. Yesterday, I showed up for a chiropractic visit that was for today.
I like how the company refers to it as a flexible schedule. Like it’s a wonderful benefit or something.
But then…to some extent it is, I get to request the days off I want and most times I work a 1 to 9 shift, which leaves the mornings to write. And too, its been helpful because on the Sweetman’s chemo week, I only work the day shifts.
And speaking of Sweetman, he’s got one more chemo treatment. That begins next Monday. This Friday, he’s going for a blood transfusion. The chemo kills everything good, too. So his red blood cells are way too low.
And I want to thank everyone for their prayers, thoughts, and good vibes. If anything we should all wish and pray the best for our bloggy buddies out there.
I’ve read some heart wrenching things out there about what some of you are going through. You have my prayers, good vibes, and thoughts. Heck, I’ll even cry with you.
So I don’t feel insecure, I feel crazy. And I think about all of you through out my day.
Hugs and chocolate,
Shelly
PS I won’t be around today or tomorrow so I’ll have to play catch on Friday and Sunday.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Insecure Writer’s Group: REALBIES
Today is Alex J. Cavanaugh’s, Insecure Writer’s Support Group where writers hold each other up in the bad and good times, cheer each other on and are each others’ sounding boards. Peeps like this are the REALBIES in this blogosphere.
What is a REALBIE? In Shelly-language, a Realbie is a blogger who is passionate about what they write. They’re unique in their approach to teach us all to be better writers. E.J. Wesley and Roland Yeomans come to mind. Their passion shines through when they give us tidbits of writing knowledge while they give you little pieces of their lives.
A REALBIE is someone who lets you know they’re a person like you and me. They have families, jobs, chores, and problems. They are the ones who open their doors to their homes in a writerly sort of way. They write about their families and dogs and cats and what they even eat for dinner. They make you feel invited. Lorelei Bell, Ella, Brent Wescott, Eve, Marta Szemik, M.J. Fifield, Teresa Powell Coltrin, Klahanie, Susan Gourley/Kelley, Sherri Lackey, Evie, Siv Ottem, and Tonja. The blogsosphere is full of peeps like these.
A REALBIE is someone who shows support by promoting, reading, and reviewing other author’s published works, Norma Bieshir and William Kendall. This past Saturday, one of our fellow bloggers showed up at my very first book signing and bought a book, Isis Rushdan. I was totally blown away by her act of utter kindness. Five days later, it still brings tears to my eyes.
I know I missed naming all the REALBIES. I follow close to two hundred blogs. Crazy right? Sadly, I don’t get to all of them in one week. Some times not even in a month. There is only one Santa Claus of the blogosphere. And that is Alex J. Cavanaugh. He’s a REALBIE that is everywhere, too. The man must have the widest shoulders ever.
Keep your chins up every one. We’re here for each other.
Hugs and chocolate everybody,
Shelly
PS My lovely flexible schedule dictated that I work a 9 to 5shift today. So I’ll be back this evening and tomorrow to read fellow bloggers’ posts.
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PSS Also another reminder:
SAVE THE DATE: February 19, 20, and 21st. I’ll be having a Spread the News and Cheer on the Run Away Bride Giveaway. I’ll be drawing 2 winners for a 15 dollar Amazon card and 2 winners for autographed copies of Secondhand Shoes.
And everyone gets a FREE ebook on those three days, too.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Sir Poops and Hair Ball: What’s Your Nosh Tuesday, Author Alex J. Cavanaugh
SPAL and HB: Psst! Its that time again.
HB: Yup. Time for some really good nosh. I’m hungry.
SPAL: You’re always hungry, stupid, no matter what Mummsy feeds you. Anyway, this post is to help show of new and Indie authors’s published and even their unpublished work.
HB: You’re always hungry too, pansy-boy. Who’s coming today?
SPAL: Someone who likes Hot Tamales and Mummsy says is the Santa Claus of the blogosphere. His name is Alex J. Cavanaugh. He’s everywhere on there. And knows the goods on everybody.
HB: Santa Claus? Well, he better bring something good to eat. Especially if he knows the goods on everybody. He oughta know that I like treats. Lots of them.
SPAL: Anyway, here he comes. You better behave.
HB: ***runs up to him and jumps*** Hello, nice man. What do you have in your pock … I mean, what do you like to snack on when you’re writing? Please tell me why you like it.
AC: I snack on Hot Tamales. They are both sweet and spicy.
SPAL: It doesn’t sound like something you would like, stupid. ***he walks toward HB and Alex*** Is this treat crunchy or soft?
AC: Somewhere in between – more like chewy.
HB: How about salty or sweet?
AC: Sweet but with a hot kick! Might be too much for you guys.
HB: But I like sweet things.
SPAL: Yeah. But I don’t think you’d like spicy. Spicy made my bum burn once a long time ago. It was almost as bad as swallowing a whole pair of Mummsy’s pantyhose. That was a very bad day. ***he frowns***
HB: Awe man! Every week I’m told practically the same thing. Nothing is good for me.
SPAL: I bet Hot Tamales gets you creative juices flowing.
AC: The zing of hot cinnamon certainly wakes them up.
SPAL and HB: Do you have any fur or feathered-peeps you like to share your nosh with?
AC: Sorry, no other peeps in the house besides my wife. And I’d be happy to share my Hot Tamales with her, but she’s not crazy about them.
SPAL : Awe. That’s too bad.
HB: Then who is your muse?
AC: My guitar is probably a better muse. Maybe if a box of Hot Tamales lasted longer…
SPAL: Did any kind of fur peep help you publish books?
AC: No pets helped, but I do have two published books:
CassaStar by Alex J. Cavanaugh – Amazon Best Seller!
Science fiction - space opera/adventure
Print ISBN 978-0-9816210-6-7 $15.95
EBook ISBN 978-0-9827139-3-8 $2.99
Links to purchase:
Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/CassaStar-Alex-J-Cavanaugh/dp/0981621066
Barnes and Noble - http://search.barnesandnoble.com/books/e/9780981621067/?itm=1&USRI=cassastar
Amazon UK - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cassastar-Alex-J-Cavanaugh/dp/0981621066
Amazon Kindle - http://www.amazon.com/CassaStar-ebook/dp/B0045Y261I/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1286550119&sr=1-2
Barnes & Noble Nook - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cassastar-alex-j-cavanaugh/1103109514?ean=2940011114151&format=nook-book&itm=1&usri=cassastar
CassaFire by Alex J. Cavanaugh – Amazon Best Seller!
Science fiction - space opera/adventure
Print ISBN 978-0-9827139-4-5 $15.95
EBook ISBN 978-0-9827139-6-9 $2.99
Links to Purchase:
Barnes and Noble - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cassafire-alex-j-cavanaugh/1034742568
Amazon Kindle - http://www.amazon.com/CassaFire-ebook/dp/B007A2TSNG/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1329663355&sr=1-1
And the third book, CassaStorm, will be out September 2013!
Thank you Sir Poops and Hair Ball!
Alex J. Cavanaugh
http://alexjcavanaugh.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/AlexJCavanaugh
Alex J. Cavanaugh has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and works in web design and graphics. He is experienced in technical editing and worked with an adult literacy program for several years. A fan of all things science fiction, his interests range from books and movies to music and games. Online he is the Ninja Captain and founder of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. The author lives in the Carolinas with his wife.
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Hey! don’t go yet. We’ve got some announcements to pass along.
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E.J. Wesley is going on a blog tour starting February 4th until March 4th. You can go HERE for more details.
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Diane Wolfe has released her new book, How to Publish and Promote Your Book Now! and is giving everyone an opportunity to be a winner between February 5th through the 8th. Go HERE for more information.
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And Mummsy has finally set a date for her blog party to cheer on Lila, the run-a-way bride. There’s three days of partying, free ebook copies of Secondhand Shoes, two peeps could win 15 dollar Amazon cards, along with two peeps receiving a free autographed copy of Mummy’s novel in paperback.
Save the dates: February 19th through 21st.
Lots of licks,
Sir Poops and Hair Ball



































