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This week I have the one and only, Shelli Stevens as my guest. She's multi-published in multi-genre's. So join us for a few minutes, while we chat about Shelli and how she keeps up with it all!
First of all Shelli, give us a sneak peak into your latest release NEED ME.
Need me is a super hot futuristic from Kensington Aphrodisia. My heroine is a former Rosabelle (think cross between whore/courtesan) who's been recruited to steal something from the very planet who liberated her. She's just not prepared for the sexy soldier she'll be going up against;)
What do Shelli Stevens fans have to look forward to in 2010?
Well, I have NEED ME. I also have the print book for my CHANCES ARE series (Anybody but Justin, Luck be delanie, and Protecting Phoebe).
Coming out with SAMHAIN before the end f the year I have a series called Holding out for a Hero which follows three small town brothers whose ancestor was the town's namesake. And all the brothers have gone into heroic careers. Each book shows their path to finding love.
Your website states you are... "THE AUTHOR THAT YOUR MOTHER WARNED YOU ABOUT", explain (wink)
Well since some of my writing tends to be quite scandalous and hot, I'm always warning people. So I just thought tweaking that I'm the guy your mother warned you about was cute.
You write multiple genres, tell us why and how you keep up.
Yes, I do write many genres. I think I've just enjoyed trying new things and seeing what I like best, what my readers like. Some are obviously much more popular than others. I think though , most people tend to know me for my contemporary stuff.
What is your writing process and how long would you say it takes you when a new idea is sparked from sketching out the details to getting to THE END?
It can very. Often a book starts as a scene I have in my head and a very general idea of what the plot is. I'm more of a panster, but have been forcing myself to try and plot more. if I'm doing a lot of plotting and character sketching it can take longer.
What are you working on now?
I'm working on a paranormal series for my agent to shop soon!
How long does it take you to write a manuscript?
I'm typically a fast writer (though by no means the fastest!). I can write a single title in three months easily. Faster if i want/need to. Novellas in two to three weeks.
Do you have any advice on writing, getting published, or finding an agent?
I'd definitely suggest joining a writing organization or group that can be supportive and give you advice (like RWA or Romance Divas forum). As for an agent and getting published, really just do your homework. Have a plan ahead of time of who you'd really like to work with. Know your market and who certain agents represent and what books publishers are putting out. And really, write often and finish a book. Then write another one.Great advice given to me. And lastly, but probably the most important in this industry, develop thick skin.
What's one thing that you know now that you wished you knew when you started your journey as a writer?
Not to be a complete idiot when I queried. I think I tried to point out hw because I was so young I knew what dating was like. And I was truer to the younger generations voice. I just didn't have a clue how to write a query letter. I wish I had listened to my dad's cousin (who wrote regencies) when she told me to join RWA. Only after I got rejected (which was an encouraging one, though I didn't know it at the time!) did I think maybe I needed help.
When you aren't writing steaming hot romances what do you do in your spare time?
Spending time with my daughter. Working out. Going on nature walks/hikes. Surfing the net. Reading. Spending time with friends. Whatever I CAN do I suppose!
Shelli, I am so glad that you dropped by Micole Writes Romance, to share your story with us. Thank you for coming.
Thanks for having me! I enjoyed dropping by!
Until next week freinds!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Spotlight Author with Shelli Stevens
This week I have the one and only, Shelli Stevens as my guest. She's multi-published in multi-genre's. So join us for a few minutes, while we chat about Shelli and how she keeps up with it all!
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Monday, June 21, 2010
Spotlight Author with Clare Austin
Good evening. Still spending all of my free time unpacking, organizing and cleaning. Thankfully, I get to take a break and spend some time with my guest, romantic suspense author, Clare Austin.
So Clare, tell us about your latest release, ANGEL'S SHARE.
ANGEL'S SHARE is a contemporary romantic suspense and the second book in the Fad Trilogy. It is set in Boston. The first book in the series introduces the Sloane family from Dublin, Ireland and features Flannery, the youngest sister and fiddle player in the family band. In ANGEL'S SHARE the heroine is the sister, Kerry. We find out this wise older sister has a painful secret from her past in Ireland. She has buried the truth successfully in her new life in Boston until the man from her past shows up at O'Fallon's Pub where Kerry sings.
Aidan Kennedy is a man who grew up in the war torn streets of Northern Ireland during the worst of the conflict between Catholics and Protestants. he is focused, dangerous and deeply in love with Kerry Sloane.
This is a novel about love, conflict, and the power of family ties. It is my first suspense and was a daunting project for me. I like to write romantic comedy. But, I've gotten good reviews and many readers have asked for more suspense and mystery in future projects.
What are you working on now?
I am about half way through the third and last book in the Fad. The working title is Selkie's Song. I've taken the story back to the west coast of Ireland in this one.
Tynan Sloane, brother to Flannery and Kerry, is called to Ireland to settle family business. he doesn't expect to be confronted by the mysterious and feisty Murren O'Malley, artist and political activist.
I read in your bio on your website that you wrote your first book, 400 pages none the less in a month! Tell me how you did that and have you done it again since?
I did the four hundred pager as a NaNoRiMo project a few years back. I'd never written a full length novel and I figured if i could get a 50k done, I'd have at least proven I could write something. My characters wouldn't stop t 50k. I wrote night and day, thought about little else and typed until I had such bad eye and neck strain my face went numb.
When I finished this tale, loaded with everything I thought I had to tell, I feared I hadn't anther story, so I wrote a second book. This one was slightly more focused and took maybe three months to complete. I liked it. It was romantic and fun to write. Again I feared that was it for my story telling.
By now you are getting the idea that I am a rather driven person. Everything I do is to the extreme. When confronted with a challenge, I rarely back down. This probably explains why I had a houseful of sons, competed in a totally intense horse sport, play the violin... well, you get the idea. I wrote a third book, HOT FLASH, available in July 2010.
Some writers say that they have a story that has to be told, other's say that the characters come to them and demand that their story be told... how does it work for you?
Both ways. BUTTERFLY was almost all character driven. Flannery Sloane would not shut up, she woke me in the middle of the night, rattled around in my brain while I worked, made e laugh out loud while I drove my car and rode my horse. She was so much fun to hang around with. It has been interesting to me that readers feel the same way about her. They write and ask me if she's going to have a baby, what her next music project will be, will she stay in Boston? Some of the answers I know--others she hasn't told even me yet.
ANGEL'S SHARE was a little different. I already had my ensemble, the Sloane family. Kerry was a known quantity. I had to create a plot to challenge her. I had always wanted to write a story that touched on the conflict in Northern Ireland, The Troubles. I used this theme as a background for my hero in ANGEL'S SHARE. Kerry and Aidan remind me of an Italian expression "vento nel vento." It means something link wind coming from different directions, joining and causing a cyclone. When these characters find quiet in the eye of the storm, it is a rare and tender time.
How long did it take before you got "THE CALL"?
I had been writing seriously for about two years when I finished BUTTERFLY. It sold quickly-- less than six months after starting to submit it. I don't want to give the impression that it was easy. I got my share of rejection letters in that short time. I had also been submitting HOT FLASH but nothing much was happening with it. I thought that since it is about an older woman, baby boomer readers would go for it and that would be the selling point for publishers. they didn't see it my way. I set it aside and concentrated on the Fad series. When my publisher, The Wild Rose Press, bought my trilogy they asked if I had anything else. HOT FLASH fit right into their "Last Rose of Summer" imprint.
What is your favorite thing about being an author?
I just love telling stories. It probably has much to do with my fantasy life. As far back as I can remember... maybe when I was four years old... I told stories in my head, had make believe friends, created complex scenarios of lives I wished to experience. It's not like my "real" life has been dull by any sense of the imagination either. It's always exciting in reality. Fantasy is like taking a vacation in my head. I can go anywhere, be anyone, experience life as a hero, villain, young or old.
Now tell us a little bit about Clare Austin. Who are you? what do you do when you're not writing hunky heroes and romantic love stories?
The real Clare Austin might be described as a neurotically private person. That may be why I have such a vivid fantasy life.
I have spent many years in and around the world of horses, competing in the sport of Three Day Eventing. This is the background in my book HOT FLASH. I am never a character in my own book. Bits of me, sure, but no, I'm not Flannery, as many people have asked. She does things that would scare me to death.
I love aviation and have had the privilege of flying the PT-17 trainer... a bigplane with an amazing history.
When I'm not writing, I am probably riding horses, swimming, hiking or hanging out with my "hero". I travel quiet a bit, go to Ireland every summer and have spent much time in Italy because I have family there.
I knit... socks mostly, play the violin and the Celtic harp. I think of my daily life as 'research'... listening to people as they tell their stories (Ireland is a great place for this).
Do you have any tricks of the trade that you are willing to share with us?
Write with your heart and then be willing to let it go. Your stories are like children. Raise them the best you can and let them go out into the world. I love my boys, but I didn't weep over my empty nest when they took off on their own. I rejoiced!
I have often been asked how I feel about criticism of my writing or when an editor says something must change or be deleted. My answer is simple... If you are writing your books to sell you must realize it is a business. No publisher, editor or agent is not going to buy, produce or endorse your book unless they can make money on it... it has to sell. you can write like the next Dan Brown, but you'll never get into print if you do not understand this is a business. It's as simple as that.
Some of what I write, I think is brilliant... I'm a wordsmith in my own mind. That's fine, but if a publisher doesn't buy it, a reader doesn't read it, recommend it, pass it on... I'm not an author!
Thank you Clare, for dropping by Micole Writes Romance and sharing your story with us. You can find Clare's books at www.clareaustin.com go to the books page and there is a link to get an autographed copy of any of her available books. She takes Pay Pal for purchases and shipping.
Her books are also available as electronic books, Kindle, Nook, and E-Book anywhere e-books are sold as well as from her website.
You can also purchase them from www.thewildrosepress.com
She loves to hear from her readers,. Her email is email@example.com.
Thanks again for spending your precious time with us here at Micole Writes Romance!
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Monday, June 14, 2010
Spotlight Author with Sara Lindsey
Hi to all. Lord it seems like months since I have sat down to work on my blog. Well in all honesty it has been! ;-) We have moved into our new home, but are not unpacked! Not even close. In fact we just got the fridge and the beds yesterday! Yikes. I hate moving! It has kept me away from all of the things that I love so much for a very long time! I am sore, tired, and have some how turned ugly! Well uglier than I remembered at least. Could it be the new mirrors in the house? Let's just blame it on them!;-) I guess the old saying, "housework makes you ugly" is true! At least in this case anyway. Enough about me. I have another wonderful guest today. Her name is Sara Lindsey and she has a lot to share with us about her new release TEMPTING THE MARQUESS and much more! So let's get started.
Tell us a little bit about your latest release, TEMPTING THE MARQUESS, Sara.
TEMPTING THE MARQUESS is the second book in the Weston family series (PROMISE ME TONIGHT is the first, but you don't need to have read it to enjoy TtM) and it features the hopelessly romantic, yet utterly pragmatic Olivia Weston. Livvy is preparing for her upcoming Season (if you didn't already know, my books are set in the Regency era), but she knows marriage in real life will never measure up to the passionate romances she loves to read.
When the opportunity for an adventure presents itself, Livvy seizes on the chance to have a bit of fun before settling into matrimonial complacency. She travels with her aunt and her cousin to Wales, where they will spend the holidays with her aunt's stepson (the marquess) in his haunted castle. Olivia is instantly attracted to the brooding, mysterious marquess, and she yearns to learn hi deepest, darkest secrets... but will she discover them before she loses her heart to him?
Can't wait to get my hands on it Sara!!! It sounds like a page turner! Can you give us the 411 on what you are working on right now?
Right now I am working on Henry Weston's book, A ROGUE FOR ALL SEASONS, which comes out May 2011.
What do Sara Lindsey fans have to look forward to in 2010?
The majority of the 2010 excitement has already passed now that TEMPTING THE MARQUESS has taken its place beside PROMISE ME TONIGHT on the bookstore shelves. It's still hard for me to believe I've released two books this year! I'm still looking forward to the RWA national conference this July - Walt Disney World, here I come! - and participating in my first publisher and literacy signings. If you're going to Orlando, be sure to find me and say hello!
What is your writing process? Do you plan your stories step by step or let them take you for an adventurous ride to the end?
I always start with an outline of the story, but it usually falls by the wayside as the characters take over and tell their stories. I often get the feeling I should be thankful they allow me along for the ride. Ungrateful wretches!
What would you say is the hardest thing about your job as a writer?
Writing. It's the truth. i like having written. The actual writing process is like pulling teeth. The next hardest part is writing to a deadline. You can't just write when you feel inspired - you have to write every day, whether you're in the mood or not. It's a job and, as with any type of work, you have to show up if you plan to keep your job.
Did you receive rejection letters during your journey to become published? If yes, what is your best advice to someone who's received their first one?
Oh I definitely received my fair share of rejection letters. I'm not going to lie - t totally sucks. On the other hand, if you're at the stage where you're querying agents and/or editors, then you've written a book. Think about that. You. Wrote. A. Book. That's a huge accomplishment. AND you were brave enough to ask someone to read your book. That's another huge step in the right direction.
Okay, now that we've celebrated your achievements, let's go back to that rejection letter. If you need to, set it aside for a few days before you read it. When you're ready to look over it, see if anything the agent or editor wrote resonates with you. Most rejection letters are form letters, but if the sender took the time to write *why* the book didn't work for him or her, make a note of it. Don't rush to change anything just yet, but if you repeatedly get the same comment, maybe some revisions are in order.
Now file the letter away so it's not staring you in the face and do ssomething positive with your book. Send out another query. Work on your elevator pitch. Look up contests you could enter to get more feedback. If you're a RWA member, that rejection letter qualifies you to apply for PRO status. The important thing is to keep moving forward on your journey to publication, and spending a lot of time fretting over a rejection letter isn't going to help you get closer to that finish line.
How long did it take before you got "THE CALL"?
I finished the book that became PROMISE ME TONIGHT in March 2007 and signed with my agent in May of the following year. I went on submission soon after that and got "The Call" on June 16, 2008, so it took me a little over a year to go from having written a book to getting contract.
Do you have any advice on writing, getting published, or finding an agent?
Keep writing. Put your butt in the chair and write. No one is going o publish part of your manuscript. You have to finish your book to take the next step.
Keep reading. Read as much as you can. You can learn a great deal about writing by trying to figure out what makes you love certain books and dislike others.
Keep learning. Join Romance Writers of America or another professional writer's organization. Read books on craft. Attend workshops. Take classes. Stay informed about the industry. Writing is a craft and a business, and there is always something new to learn.
Keep trying. If being a published author is something you truly want, don't give up. This is a tough market into even in the best economic times, and these are not the best economic times. Be aware that your first book may not sell. Accept that you may have to query dozens and dozens of agents and receive countless rejections. Contest judges may tell you that your book is horrible beyond words. This profession is not for the thin-skinned or the faint of heart. Getting published takes an incredible amount of determination and persistence.
How long does a manuscript take yoou to complete from the time the idea sparks until you type THE END?
I'm not entirely sure. When I wrote my first book, I had self-imposed deadlines, but I was also working on other projects, so I had a number of breaks (sometimes months long) throughout the writing of the book. My second book took me the better part of a year to write. I'm still working on the third book, but it has become increasingly clear that I am *not* a fast writer. Hopefully I'll get quicker with practice...
Which of your characters is your favorite, and why?
Oh, that's a tough one! I love all of my characters for different reasons, but Charlotte is probably my favorite character to write. Charlotte is the daughter of Lady Sheldon (a.k.a Aunt Kate), and she tries to steal every scene I put her in. What I love about writing Charlotte is getting use to all the funny stories my mom tells me about myself as a child and the incidents I remember from when my siblings and cousins were young.
Thank you, Sara, for taking the time out of your busy schedule to spend with all of us here at Micole Writes Romance. It has been a pleasure having you as a guest. You have given us great advice! I wish you much success on your new release, TEMPTING THE MARQUESS. I hope you'll stop by again and let us know how your career is going. Good luck on finishing that third book in a timely manor!;-)
Fellow readers, you can find out more about Sara and her books at www.saralindsey.net
Thank you for stopping by. Until next time friends.
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Labels: Historical Romance, Promise Me Tonight, Regency romance, Sara Lindsey, Tempting the Marquess
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Spotlight Author with Judy McCoy
If you're a dog lover, if you love canine competitions, and you like a little mystery, Judi McCoy's your girl, and she's here with us today to tell us all about her latest release DEATH IN SHOW. The book will award bookstore shelves everywhere this month!
So tell us Judy, what do all of your fans have to look forward to in 2010?
My next release is DEATH IN SHOW and it will be coming out in June 2010. the mystery takes place at a huge dog show (like Westminster, but not) and someone dies while taking a dog around the ring.
The cause of death is very unusual and the doggie dialogue is great.
What are you working on now?
Book four has been handed in and that will be out in March 2011. I've just strated book five. It takes place n Long island in the Hamptns, and Sam isn't in the picture. Ellie, Rudy, Viv, and Mr.T are on their own with this one. But I will share a secret. there's a parrot in the book that steals the show.
What makes your writing unique?
I'm not sure I'd call my 'writing' unique, but my characters and plots are. there are hundreds of great writers out there, but not many can make the reader fell what the character is feeling and take that journey with them through the book. I think that I can. I've had several hundred readers write and tell me that when Rudy talks they can hear their own dogs saying the exact same thing.
Where does your inspiration come from?
My Rudy is the inspiration for these books. Even now, a year after I've lost him, I can hear him telling m what he wants to say and what I should do. If I could live my life over again, I'd be a dog walker in Manhattan, really. To me, it's the ideal profession.
If you had to pick one character in your books, who would be yur favorite? And why? Or if you don't want to pick a favorite... which one do you connect with the most? And why?
My favorite character, besides Rudy, is Ellie. She's a free spirit. She believes there's goodness in all people. She's trusting and loving, especially where dogs are concerned, and she would never let a friend down.
Do you have any tricks of the trade that you are willing to share with us?
I teach a 2 day aspiring author workshop at Romantic Times each year, and tell my class to write what they love. Don't try to write like their favorite author, write in their own voice, say what they want to say, because each of them is unique and very special.
When I write I have to listen to music. Does music or anything else influence your writing? If so what do you like to listen to while you are writing?
I love listening to music, but it can't have any words. If I hear words, I automatically start singing along. When I do that, I start typing the words and the next thing I know the pages are covered in song lyrics. I really like lite classical.
Does writing ever get easier?
The actual writing does get easier, and that means the self-editing is easier, which makes the time it takes to finish a book shorter. When I first started writing, it too me a year to finish a book. Now I can finish on in 5-6 months. I also find that sticking with a group of characters, like Ellie, Rudy, and Sam, makes things easier. you learn to walk in their shoes and your mind knows what they want to say as your writing.
What's the most important advice you can give to aspiring authors?
My motto: you can fix crap: you can't fix nothing.
That boils down to get the words on the page, no matter how bad you think they are. Once the idea is down, you can edit, fix, rearrange, delete, whatever you need to do to create a good story. A new author must put her but in the chair and write EVERY DAY, even if it's only for 15 minutes.
How do you deal with criticism?
I used to be very sensitive, cry when I got rejected or got a bad review, etc. But I'm a big girl now, and I can take it. Everyone has something they like to read: if it isn't my stuff, fine. Buy a book from someone you love and don't buy mine again.
But there's no reason to slam someone in a review site. Simply put the book you didn't like and move on.
What do you do when you get stuck?
I take a walk, play with the dogs, read, do a Soduko, whatever I need to do to get my mind off the problem. Then I approach the page as if it were brand new. That usually works. If not, I take a nap.
Favorite time of year-
Absolutely the fall. The colors are beautiful, the days are sunny and warm but not hot, the nights are cool.
All time favorite movie-
I have too many favorites. I loved Starman with Jeff Bridges, all the Carey Grant movies. Independence Day, and some of the new stuff. I just saw Julie and Julia and Blindside, and loved them both.
If you were on a deserted island what is the one thing you couldn't live without?
A book, of course. Maybe the dictionary so I could look up the words and think about what they meant and how I'd use them to tell a story.
Bright Sunny Day or Cozy Moonlit Night-
I'm a morning person, so sunny days.
Would you rather have an admirer serenade you or send you a love letter?
I'd much rather have a letter. That way, I could read it over and over again, cherish the words, sigh at the good parts, and think about the author.
Thank you, Judy for dropping by Micole Writes Romance. You can find Judi's books at Barnes and Noble, Waldens, Books a Million, and Amazon, or visit her website at www.judymccoy.com
See you next time friends.
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Spotlight Author with Christine Wells
Christine Wells, is my guest today. Many of you probably remember the promo I did with her book SWEETEST LITTLE SIN back in May. In case you missed it I will share a blurb along with the interview. So sit back, relax and hang out with Christine and I while we hat about her latest release and all things writing.
Micole, first let me thank you for having me on your blog today! It's my deadline day, but I hope to be around as much as I can to chat with your readers.
Deadline day! Ew-makes my heart race just thinking about it! Thanks for being here with us on such an important day. Now for those readers who missed May's promo of your latest release SWEETEST LITTLE SIN let's start off by talking just a bit about it.
SWEETEST LITTLE SIN stars two secondary characters from her earlier historical romance, THE DANGEROUS DUKE. So many readers wrote begging for their story that I simply had to write it.
If that wasn't enough to wet your whistle click on the link below to Read an excerpt. http://www.christine-wells.com/sweetest-little-sin.html
FYI... Romantic Times Magazine awarded SWEETEST LITTLE SIN a 4.5 star Top Pick and called it a 'clever, pulse-pounding spy thriller'.
What do Christine Wells fans have to look forward to in 2010?
I can't say anything yet as it's all secret squirrel at the moment, but I have an exciting suprise planned, so stay tuned!
What is your writing process? Do you plan your books from start to finish? Or do you fly by the seat of your pants and let your characters and story take you for a ride?
I'm a fly by the seat of my pants writer who really, really wishes she was a plotter. My process is mulling, mulling and more mulling, then spewing it all out in a very quick draft. Then I go back and flesh it out, cut, shape and polish. I wouldn't wish my process on anyone, frankly. Give me a 100 page outline and 25 character chart any day.
How long does it take you to complete a manuscript?
That varies so much, I couldn't really say. I'm currently on a 6 month turnaround for the next three books.
Can you tell us a little bit about your journey to becoming a published author?
I started writing when I was still working as a lawyer and it soon took over every spare minute of my life. I eventually took the suggestion of my long-suffering husband and gave up work to write full-time until the first baby came along, about a year later.
I sold my Golden Heart Award winning manuscript SCANDAL'S DAUGHTER to Berkley when pregnant with my second child. that was the result of reaching the finals in a few RWA contests and recieving requests for full manuscripts. I think the RWA and its chapters does a fantastic job of giving opportunities to new writers and I'm s grateful to have had my start that way.
Do you have any advice or writing secrets for aspiring authors?
There's no tip or trick that takes the place of writing as much and as often as you can. I know, it's a dull, trite thing to say, but it's true. Develop good working habits early and then deadlines will be a breeze.
What's your favorite thing about writing romance?
I'd say 'having written' but I guess that's been said before ;-) I love the camaraderie of the romance community and the way authors are so supportive of one another.
When you aren't writing steaming hot romances what do you do in your spare time?
Spare time? Spare time? Does not compute...
Actually, I read a lot. I do a little yoga. I walk on the treadmill (yeah, well, I always intend to walk on the treadmill). I love getting together with family and friends.
Do you ever read your own books after they have been published? Explain...
No. it's too painful knowing you can't edit any more. Oh, I lie. I do public readings occasionally, but only very occasionally.
What are you reading right now?
I've just finished Anne Stuart's SILVER FALLS, which I read in one night. Couldn't put it down! She's a superb writer. And I believe her next will be a historical romance, which I'm really looking forward to.
I would like to thank you Christine for stopping by Micole Writes Romance, especially on such an important day! Good luck with your deadline!!! And the sales on SWEETEST LITTLE SIN. you will have to come back and hang out with us again! Readers you can find Christine's books at http://www.christine-wells.com/sweetest-little-sin.html
Thanks so much for having me on your blog today, Micole.
I'd love to give away a signed copy of SWEETEST LITTLE SIN to one of your readers. Please tell me... what's your favorite sinful sweet? (As in desert, what did you think I meant? Sheesh!)
That's awesome Christine. Thank you so much!!! Okay readers, you know what you need to do. Go to the comments section of my blog and tell Christine what your favorite sinful sweet is to be entered in a contest for an autographed copy of SWEETEST LITTLE SIN!!! Take advantage of this friends! Until next time!
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Another great Stockholm restaurant. This one has a Michelin star too, which is well deserved. We were placed at the so called "Community Table", with six other people. It could have been a great opportunity to get to know new people, but four of the guests (a family) at the table didn't really seem interested in that, oh well… Nonetheless it seems like there is actually a language barrier between Sweden and Norway. I can't help but laugh, cause I know they (those four people) would've understood me if they just cared to listen a little bit more carefully. Again; Oh well.. I tried.
The eight of us were served Gastrologik's 18 course tasting menu (18 courses!!), which was no more than amazing. A few courses stood out as more interesting than others, but it was overall a good experience. One of the two head chefs at Gastrologik took care of us the whole night, and told us everything we needed to know about the courses we were served. The cheese actually got served in the kitchen – pretty cool, and Chris and I got a little tour of the kitchen as a nice end to a lovely evening.


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A lease agreement for rental of residential property for a specified term sets out the specific terms and considerations of the contractual agreement between the owner or manager of a property and the tenant or renter of the property. Once you have established your lease agreement template, you can add or take away a variety of provisions. Your leasing agreement must contain certain items to make it an effective legal document.
A lease agreement should include the names of each adult who lives in the rental unit. Generally, each adult who will live in the rental property should sign the residential lease agreement. Every tenant who signs the lease agreement is legally responsible for all terms included in the lease agreement template. Every tenant will be responsible for payment of the rental and for maintaining the property. If one tenant leaves prior to the end of the lease period, the other tenant or tenants are responsible. In most states, if one tenant violates a provision of the lease, all tenants can have their tenancy terminated if you choose.
A leasing agreement needs to clearly state that the rental unit is the residence of only the tenants who have signed the lease and their minor children. It is a good idea to include the names of the minor children in the lease for informational purposes. This will limit the number of occupants that are allowed to live in the property. It is a good idea to include a provision that defines the length of a visit by anyone who is not a party to the lease. In most states, you can evict a tenant who moves in a friend or relative or sublets the unit without your permission if you choose.
Every lease agreement should clearly specify whether a residential lease agreement is a fixed-term lease or month-to-month. In addition, it is recommended that you insert a paragraph that sets out the procedure you want for lease completion. Do you want to be able to extend the term of the residential lease agreement with another lease agreement or do you want to extend the term on a month to month basis? How much notice do you require if a tenant intends to vacate, both before the end of the lease term and/or after.
A residential lease agreement should specify the amount of rent, the date when it is due and how it should be paid. Be sure to list the address where the rent can be mailed and an address where the rent can be personally delivered, if they are different. On what date will the rent be considered late and accrue a late charge. Some property managers state that the rent is due on the 1st day of the month and a late charge will be levied if the rent is received after the 5th day of the month. If you are going to report late payments to a credit bureau, include that date in your lease. A lease agreement should also state the charges that the tenant will incur if their check is returned for insufficient funds. In addition, the method of paying for a returned check should be specified. Will the tenant have to bring you cash or a certified bank check?
A lease agreement should specifically set out all information about the use and return of security deposits, including pet deposits. Be sure that your residential lease agreement includes the dollar amount of the security deposit. Be sure that your deposit conforms to state laws setting maximum amounts. Include in your residential lease agreement what you can apply the security deposit to (repairs for example) and how the tenant may use it left over funds (applying it to the last month's rent for example). Be very specific as to when and how you will return the deposit and account for deductions after the tenant moves out. In your lease agreement template also list any legal, non-refundable fees. Almost every state requires that a security deposit under a lease agreement must be held in an escrow account. Some states allow a deposit to be held in an interest bearing account and some do not. The law also differs on whether the recipient of the interest should be the landlord or the tenant.
Your residential leasing agreement should be as specific about all the provisions as possible. It is a good idea for you to read and review the lease with your tenant at the time of signing and have the tenant initial each page. Using a lease agreement template is quick and easy but may not have the detail you need to avoid problems and disputes later. Be sure to become familiar with the Landlord and Tenant Act in your state and make sure that your lease agreement conforms to the provisions of the law.
LandLordStation.com recommends that you consult an attorney if you have any questions about specific laws pertaining to the lease agreement in the state in which the property is located. Visit our LandLordStation.com Community page to find on-going discussions with leaders in the real estate management community regarding this issue. If you don't see information that answers your question, you can ask the Community your question at no charge. This is a unique and invaluable service that LandLordStation.com provides our customers. For the best information on landlord forms, visit LandLordStation.com.
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Google has bought the visual search engine Like.com. By using the engine American people used to buy their household things that are necessary for daily use. If you visit the homepage of the website you will see a notice hanging on the facing page. Accroding to different websites information it is found that the deal was closed for $100 million.
Online.wsj.com posted:
The acquisition was announced on Like.com's homepage late Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed, although TechCrunch blog had previously said the startup could be worth as much as $100 million.
Like.com was started its way in 2006. It is now a powerful visual search engine. Google acquired YouTube in 2006 which is now the most popular video sharing website of the globe.
If you like to buy anything using like.com search, it will ask the location of that area you live in US. 'If you intend to purchase something for
US delivery, please enter the zipcode you intend to ship to.' So, it is clear that the service is available only for US people. Hope that, it will be avail able for the whole countries of the world after begin own by Google. US


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David started his career in financial services at MBNA and American Express.


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Here is an email I sent out to friends and family...if I didn't include you on the email it is because I didn't have your email on that account. But the same applies to you.
Hi Everyone,
I figure if I'm going to start my business by word of mouth, family and friends are the best way to do that! After several years of photography I've decided to start my own little business,on the side, doing what I love!
I need to get some more experience in certain fields though, and in order to do that I'm offering to do some stuff for free. If any of you know anyone in Utah who need the following types of photographs taken or would just be willing to be my guinea pigs I would love for you to give them my contact information!
Here is what I need some practice in and I will do the sessions for free! Next to the type of photography is the number of different families I need.
3 Family Photo sessions (including couples only)
2 Weddings
2 Bridals
2 Engagements (I already have one lined up, but 2 others would still be nice)
2 Children (baby photos included)
2 Custom (Could be sports, senior pictures, bands etc.)
I also do baby announcements, and since I'm trying to get experience in the "baby category" I will do a 2 layouts for them for $10.
I don't do the printing...yet :) so what I do is put everything on a CD and then they can get the specific pictures they want developed wherever they want. If any of you want any of these photos done for you let me know as soon as possible because I would love to do them for free for you!
My website is www.jaophotography.blogspot.com I will constantly update with new photos on there. That way you can see my type of photography.
Anyway, my contact information for Jao Photography is:
(I had my phone number here but I'm not listing it on a website so email me if you want to talk on the phone and I will email it back to you)
Let me know as soon as possible!
I will be doing photography anyday in the evenings and on Saturdays. Thanks everyone!!
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Our marketing director Rachael Higginbotham recently spoke with Laurie Holt, marketing director at HHM CPAs, for an episode of AAMplify!, a podcast series hosted by the Association for Accounting Marketing. In this episode, Rachael and Laurie discuss how the marketing department can play a critical role in employee engagement and retention.
Here are some highlights:
- Product Development – As we know in professional services, our product is our people. And since product is one of the 4 P's of the marketing mix, it is important for marketing to be involved in the team member development because it directly affects our clients. At P&N, one of the ways our marketing team helps with this is through our leadership in the design and execution of our consolidated soft skills training program.
- Coaching – Many people think of the marketing department as the cheerleader, helping to maintain a positive attitude and encouraging people from the sidelines. While the cheerleader is an important role, marketing departments have really started to embrace the coaching role. As a coach, marketers use their understanding of individual players' strengths and design plays that put the right people in the right positions.
- The Right Skillset – Everybody brings a different strength to the firm. As marketers, we think differently and have different skills than our practice folks or even than other operational areas within our firm. As it relates to employee engagement and retention, communication is a critical component and marketing professionals are generally master communicators. We can help our firm determine the appropriate frequency, manner and channel of communication with employees to receive a desired outcome.
For more information, check out the full episode of AAMplify!


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Lyon 7mm Stainless Steel Wire Eye Anchor Strop 1m with Red Protective Sleeve
Every one of our personal fall protection wire anchor strops is handmade and finished. It takes time but we think it's worth it to get the best product for our customers. You will notice that on every swage we produce there is the absolute minimum of wire tail sticking out, but never a swage where the wire is inset. That's perfect positioning, done by hand, to reduce the chance of snagging in use and to give a visual indicator if the strop is overloaded in use. That's the attention to detail you get with a Lyon product.
- Stainless steel wire anchor strops with swaged thimble eyelets and protective sleeve– EN 795:2012 type B and PD CEN/TS 16415:2013.


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Farm To Fork: Walnuts
HANFORD, Calif. (FOX26) —
Jerome has some walnut trees that were planted back in 1962 that are still producing today.
Walnuts are growing in popularity as people are discovering the health benefits over grains.
Walnuts are also a great source of omega-3 fatty acid.
In this segment of Farm to Fork, Rich Kreps, a certified crop advisor with Ultra Gro, talks with Jerome Warmerday of Warmerdam Walnut Co. in Hanford.
Jerome has some walnut trees that were planted back in 1962 that are still producing today.
But the trend has moved to walnuts with a lighter colored meat, so many varieties are planted to keep up with changes in the market.
Growing walnuts is just part of the process at Warmerdam Walnut Co.
The nuts are also sorted, dehydrated, packaged and shipped, and then the waste is shredded into compost, which is used in the fields for better nut production.
So the next time you're adding walnuts to your salad, entree or desert, think about your local growers bringing it to your table.


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Medical Assisting Information Session
This information session is an opportunity to learn more about our Medical Assisting program. This program focuses on preparing students to work in a clinical and/or administrative setting in various health care areas, such as physicians' offices, managed care organizations, outpatient care and certain functions within a hospital. The information session will cover the admission and academic requirements, the application and selection process, curriculum, and career opportunities.
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Serra Little League exists in part because of the generosity of our sponsors. We encourage the Serra community to patronize & support our sponsors!
Become a Sponsor
Would you like to sponsor Serra Little league? Do you know a business that may want to sponsor Serra Little League? Sponsors get a banner on the majors field as well as logo placement on the Serra website. Help Serra keep costs and entry fees down through sponsorship.
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Serra Little League Sponsorship includes:
Custom 3' x 5' banner displayed on the outfield fence each Saturday throughout the season
Logo placement on the front page of the Serra Little League website
Sponsorship recognition and promotion at both the Opening & Closing Ceremonies
Promotion of your organization to the entire Serra Little League community
Sponsorships begin at $500.
Serra Little League is a 503(c)(3) organization and a member of Little League District 44 (League ID 4054418) - Tax ID 77-0022110
For more information about becoming a sponsor, please contact the Serra Fundraising Coordinator at
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A portion of fundraising dollars for the league are generated each year by Snack Shack sales. These sales only occur when the Snack Shack is open for business. Parents are encouraged to sign up for coverage shifts during the season in order to ensure that these dollars can be generated.
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New York Hotels website is the perfect business or vacation travel guide for the first time visitor to the Big Apple. We've made it easy to figure out what to see and do in New York by identifying the Destination Guide. The site with its parts will help to prepare for meeting the city.New York Hotels website offers information for both business and leisure travelers. Here information on New York hotels is available. The amateurs of luxury accommodation will find all five-star hotels of New York with detailed description and full list of facilities. For people on budget there are two-star hotels of New York.
Tourists also will find interesting information on New York attractions. All famous sights from Statue of Liberty to Brooklyn Botanical Garden are on this site.
Here you can also rent car for visiting New York sights, restaurants and museums or just for your business purposes.


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My name is KarMel also known as Emil in real life. I have been playing mmorpg games since I was about 11 years old, I started of with Ultima Online and I was a merchant that was running a big mall. Later when I was about 15 years old I saw items in UO getting sold for real money and i though.. Hey why not sell all the gold I make playing a merchanter? And I actualy made alot of money for my age. Then after the game "died" I moved over to World of Warcraft and did very well in the gold industry there also. I made huge amounts of gold and actualy ran a pretty successful WoW gold blog. Now after years in WoW I am sooooo excited for the new game Diablo 3! This blog will be about my shot of trying to make as much money/gold as possible and give you guys tips of how I do. I am also working on a gold guide that will be released once its finished and will most likely cost a few bucks but unlike World of Warcraft or any other game this guide will make you real money and actualy make your money back!


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Celsis assays start with adenosine triphosphate (ATP) bioluminescence, the industry standard for the rapid microbiological screening of consumer and health products. This standard ATP bioluminescence assay uses the enzyme luciferase to catalyze the consumption of microbial ATP, which produces light.
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Law on Amending the Radio Communication Law
Approval Date: 02.07.2005
Law Number: 5392
ARTICLE 1. – The following items have been added to the article 3 of the Radio Communication Law dated 5.4.1983 and numbered 2813.
f) The term of "Electronic Identity Information" defines identity definition allocated solely and uniquely for radio devices,
g) The term of "Identity and Communication Information of the Subscriber" defines special information, that belong to public associations and institutions and real or judicial persons receiving electronic communication service, allocated by the operator for the subscriber,
h) The terms of "Electronic communication" defines transmitting, sending and receiving every kind of datum that can be transformed into sound, image, sign, symbol and electric signals through cables, radios, optic, electric, magnetic, electromagnetic, electrochemical, electromechanical and other transmittance systems,
i) The term of "Operator" defines the capital stock company offering electronic communication service or operating a telecommunication infrastructure within the framework of authorization,
k) The term of "Authority" defines Telecommunication Authority,
l) The term of "Board" defines Telecommunication Board,
m) The term of "EIR (Equipment Identity Register)" defines the database of identity definition of the mobile equipment,
n) The term of "CEIR (Central Equipment Identity Register)" defines the database of identity definition of central mobile equipment,
o) The term of "Device" defines the device or the related part of the devices attached directly or indirectly to the radio or electronic communication network,
p) The term of "SMS" defines the short message service,
r) The term of "IMEI" defines the international mobile devices identity,
ARTICLE 2. – The following part has been added to the Law in a way that it will follow article 25 of Law No. 2813 and other parts have continued according to this.
Devices with Electronic Identity Information
Devices with Electronic Identity Information
ARTICLE 25a. – Special information including the subscriber's identity and communication information that are provided by the operators or electronic identity information that are used for identification of the devices can not be reproduced, changed, copied or distributed for any purpose without permission of the Authority.
Devices, cards, means and instruments of which electronic identity information have been changed, software and every kind of means and instruments that can be used for the purpose of making changes can not be imported, produced, distributed or promoted, procured and mediated.
Devices, cards, means and instruments of which electronic identity information have been changed, software and every kind of means and instruments that can be used for the purpose of making changes shall be confiscated in accordance with the provisions of article 127 of Code of Criminal Procedure dated 4.12.2004 and No. 5271 upon the request of the Authority.
New or second-hand devices with electronic identity information can not be traded contrary to the regulations of the Authority.
Safety of the identity information of the subscriber and device
ARTICLE 25b. – Special information including subscriber's identity and communication information and every kind of software, cards, means or instruments having electronic identity information of the devices can not be copied, kept, distributed and used for the benefit of oneself or others without permission.
Unreal documents and information regarding subscription information can not be submitted to the operator or its agent acting on behalf of it while subscribing.
Subscription can not be completed by the operator or its agent acting on behalf of it without controlling the identity documents that are necessary for subscription.
Procedures and principles regarding the subscription shall be specified in the regulation to be issued by the Authority.
ARTICLE 25c. – Operators can not provide electronic communication service for missing, contraband or stolen devices and for devices of which electronic identity information in CEIR of the Authority have been changed.
Operators shall be responsible for working of EIR systems in harmony with CEIR systems in the Authority in order to prevent illegal devices explained in the above clause from being connected to telecommunication networks, ensuring the safety and reliability of the technical infrastructure and system regarding this within five months following the validity date of this Law and operating without delay.
Operator shall be given a period of five working days by the Authority for solution of problems following finding out problems arising from operation of the system in the second clause and immediate notification by the operator or Authority. If problems can not be solved, the operator shall apply to the Authority for the purpose of being given a additional time through immediately notifying the justifications in a written way.
Information and denunciation centre
ARTICLE 25d. – The Authority shall establish or get established an information and denunciation centre for devices with electronic identity information. Persons whose devices, that have electronic identity information registered in the Authority's system, have been stolen, plundered, lost or gone anyway without their consent shall apply to the information and denunciation centre of the Authority for first of all cutting off the electronic communication connection of the devices. The Authority shall notify the Office of the Chief Public Prosecutor upon acquiring information relating to the crime ascribed to the suspected.
ARTICLE 3. – Expressions of "heavy fine from thirty thousand liras up to one hundred thousand liras" and "heavy fine from ten thousand liras up to thirty thousand liras" in the second paragraph of item (i) of article 32 of Law No. 2813 have been amended as "judicial fine from fifty days up to two thousand days"; the following items have been added in a way that they will follow item (g) of the first clause of the article and other items have continued according to this, furthermore the following clause has been added to the article.
(h) Punishment of imprisonment from one year up to five years and judicial fine from one hundred days up to five thousand days shall be imposed for the ones acting against the first and the second clauses of article 25a of this Law; judicial fine from one hundred YTL up to ten thousand YTL shall be imposed for the ones acting against the fourth clause. The judicial fine shall be imposed by the police.
If crimes defined in this article are committed within the framework of the activity of an organization, punishments to be imposed shall be increased fifty percent. If the one who has been engaged in this activity is a judicial person, security measures peculiar to these in the Turkish Criminal Code dated 26.9.2004 and No. 5237 shall, too, be adjudged for him.
(i) The ones who act against the provisions of the first clause, the ones who act against the provisions of the second clause and the ones who act against the provisions of the third clause of article 25b of this Law shall be punished with punishment of imprisonment from one year up to three years, from six months up to two years and up to one year respectively.
(j) Judicial fine from twenty thousand YTL up to forty thousand YTL shall be imposed per device for the ones acting against the first clause of article 25c of this Law except the cases specified in the third clause of the article.
Judicial fine of ten millions YTL shall be imposed for the ones acting against the second clause of the article.
Judicial fine from five hundred thousand YTL up to one million YTL shall be imposed for the ones acting against the third clause of the article.
Judicial fines in this item shall be imposed by the Authority.
Every kind of notification to be made by the Authority shall be made in accordance with the provisions the Notification Law dated 11.2.1959 and No. 7201.
ARTICLE 4. – The following clause has been added in a way that it will follow the second clause of article 33 of the Law No. 2813.
Matters regarding the enforcement of articles 25a, 25b, 25c and 25d shall be regulated by the regulation to be issued by the Authority within two months following the validity date of this Law or by the decisions of the Authority.
ARTICLE 5. – The following provisional articles have been added to the Law No. 2813.
PROVISIONAL ARTICLE 6. – Users of devices that have electronic identity information and are not included in the Authority's registers before the validity date of this Law shall have their devices registered by applying to the Authority and places to be shown by the Authority together with necessary documents within five months following the validity date of this Law.
Registration fee of five YTL shall be collected from the device users by places to be shown by the Authority for registering each unregistered device without document. The registration fee shall be exempt from every kind of tax, duty, charge and Treasury share. One YTL as the price of the service consisting of expenses such as sending SMS and correcting IMEI numbers of the copied devices shall be deducted and the remaining amount shall be transferred to the Authority's accounts within ten days pursuant to collection to be used as the share of CEIR and information and denunciation centre.
The devices not listed in the Authority's registers shall be made no longer to be in use through cutting off their electronic communication network connections in a way that they will not be in use anymore at the end of application period. However, electronic communication network connection of the users who miss the application period due to a justifiable excuse to be determined with a regulation by the Authority shall be opened for use if they pay the above specified registration fee.
PROVISIONAL ARTICLE 7. – Procurement of CEIR and every kind of software, hardware and auxiliary device to be used for establishing and operating the information and denunciation centre shall be ensured by the Authority.
ARTICLE 6. – This Law shall enter into force on the date of its publication.
ARTICLE 7. – The provisions of this Law shall be enforced by the Council of Ministers.
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I've read plenty of short story compilations in my time from fairy tales to horror stories. But none have quite taken me through the emotional rollercoaster that was this book. When I initially read this title, I was expecting some of kind of legendary stories with heroines that kicked ass without being too realistic. Like many fantasy stories. I was taken aback by how human – and how real – these stories seemed.
The first story kind of threw me for a spin – I couldn't tell if the main character was male or female. According to the book title she should be a female but the descriptions all made her sound like she was male. Turns out she was a female dressed a male because women weren't allowed aboard ships in the olden times.
Many of the tales left me wanting to keep reading the stories to find out what happened: for example, the story with the woman who traveled to the rural countryside to get away from a rapist and started teaching young kids who really wanted the education but were often overlooked by the government since they lived in such a rural area. I wanted to hear more stories about her little school and the little students!
The story about the Southern woman who found out a family member was a traitor was an especially thrilling tale. I would have loved to have read more about her life after she had run away from home and how she survived.
I also wanted to read more about the supernatural story with the female (SPOILER: possible Medusa) and her friend, the djinn. It sounded like the opening chapter of an amazing novel! It was in this story that I learned that there was an especially horrific law during times of slavery in the US that allowed escaped slaves to be captured and returned to their slave owners. What was even more horrifying was that sometimes freed slaves were captured and sold, and since they had no rights they couldn't defend themselves against such heinous acts. And to think that the Northern States actually agreed to this law (despite grudgingly) that the Southern States insisted on.
The most haunting tale for me was probably the story of the three fates as 3 sisters set in, what I assumed was, a Mexican town. This was another story that I wanted expanded. I wanted to read about how the sisters came to be there, how they grew up there, how they came to love the people around them, who told them which lives needed to be shortened, and the dynamics of dealing with their feelings versus their duties. At first, when I read this story, I thought they were meant to be metaphoric monsters with really poor self esteem. Slowly the revelation dawned on me who these three sisters were meant to represent. And with it, the horror of the duty they were required to commit.
The final story was set in far more recent reality of a demonstration against the Vietnam War. The horror of police brutality against peaceful demonstrators can be easily visualized and its impact on the war was especially apparent considering it was one of the first instances of media affecting national opinion (turned the American people's support against the war). That these issues seem to be repeating themselves in modern history is horrifying and saddening and such stories are important to bring to light again to remind Americans and humanity of the devastation of war. The chilling protest called "Battle of Michigan Ave" can be viewed on YouTube:


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web developer, futurist, avantgardist
Уменияbuilding software, web development
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За него поручился
Brian King
Daniel was active in the German community in 2015, and we are looking forward to working together more moving forward.
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Daniel is a wonderful developer, who is always happy to support the community. He participates at events and organizes booths and workshops. Daniel is the kind of person that jumps in where-ever help is needed. I am always amazed about his in-depth knowledge of technologies and programming languages, which he gladly shares with newbies and contributors.


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I have been facing troubles for quiet some years now. I pray every day and ask Allah after every salah. I do istighfar daily as well. I try my very best to stay away from sins as much as possible. I am still not getting a Job? I don't know what is wrong. I have done a lot of prayers, a lot of supplications, a lot of entreaties, and wazifas but Allah is not happy with me. Probably it is my previous sins for which I ask forgiveness every day. I need a secure job. I am well qualified and have experience from best possible organization but I am not getting a Job anywhere since 2010. Please help me out I am lost and I am becoming sick thinking about it. I can't control it anymore. What should I do?Read More
I am a Muslim married man, but have had illicit relations with many women, most of them Muslims. With one particular woman, I had prolonged relations. She became pregnant. Upon discovery, we aborted the child. She wanted to marry me afterwards but I could not as I did not want to hurt my wife and children. Even then she wanted to continue the relationship and we had sexual relation many times afterwards. I have recently broken off relations with her and she is very angry and says that she will never forgive me for toying with her. Allah knows that I only broke off as I wanted to redeem myself, I have stopped all such nonsense but am very worried and do not want to go to Hell. Please guide how can I.Read More
Please explain the meaning and signification of the word maghfirah occurring in 2:263.Read More
I am Tuba and I am male aged twenty-five years. My question always teased me and many a times I had tried to do extreme things in my life. I had a lust for homosexuality since the last 10 years. My family cousions let me into this and on and on this lust increased. I am really ashamed of this lust. I want to get rid of this situation. I mean I want to take my punishment. I do not know what the punishment is.Read More
I have lived a life full of sins. Despite having a family I have had many instances of cheating on my wife and committing adultery. I have begged forgiveness from Allah but went back and committed sins. I am going for hajj this year but am very scared, please help me.Read More
Mr Muhammad Amir Gazdar was born on 26th May 1974 in Karachi, Pakistan. Besides his studies at school, he learned the science of Tajweed Al-Qur'an from a renowned Qu'anic reciter, Qari Khalil Ahmad Bandhani and completed the memorization of the Qur'an in 1987 at Madrasah Tajweed al-Qur'an, Karachi.
He obtained his elementary religious education from Jami'ah Dar al-Hanafiyyah, Karachi. He graduated from Jami'ah al-Uloom al-Islamiyyah, Binnori Town, Karachi and obtained Shahadah Aalamiyyah in 1996 and received an equivalent certificate of Masters in Islamic Studies from the Karachi University.
During the year 1997 and 1998, he served in Jami'ah Binnori Town as a Tafseer and Tajweed teacher and also taught at Danish Sara Karachi (A Former Islamic Centre of Al-Mawrid).
In 1992, Mr Gazdar was introduced to Farahi school of thought his first meeting with Ustaz Javed Ahmad Ghamidi and had the chance to learn Islam from him and tried to solve many controversial issues of Hadith, Fiqh and Usool under his supervision.
In January 1999, he started another Masters programme in Islamic Sciences offered by Al-Mawrid in Lahore, Pakistan and completed it with top position in August 2001.
Mr Gazdar officially joined Al-Mawrid as an associate fellow in research and education in 2002 and is working in this capacity ever since. He worked for the Karachi center of Al-Mawrid for about 10 years as a teacher, lecturer and researcher. He taught various courses, delivered weekly lectures, conducted workshops on different topics, taught in online classes, answered questions of the participants orally and gave answers for Al-Mawrid's official website too.
In September 2012, he moved to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia to participate in another Masters programme in Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage at International Islamic University Malaysia. In January 2015, he completed his 3rd Masters in Qur'an and Sunnah department of the university with a CGPA: 3.92.
Mr Gazdar has many academic works to his credit. He has written a few booklets published in Urdu language and has authored some articles which have been published in various research journals in Malaysia, India and Pakistan (Arabic language). An online book is going to be published at the official website of International Islamic University Malaysia in 2018 (Arabic language) and his Masters dissertation is also going to be published in the form of a book in 2018 (Arabic language) from Dar al-Kutub al-'Ilmiyyah, Beirut Lebanon.
Nowadays, Mr Gazdar is a PhD candidate in the Qur'an and Sunnah department of International Islamic University Malaysia. His ongoing PhD research is a comparative study of contemporary scholars' view on the issue of "Hijab and Gender Interaction in the light of the Quran and Hadith."
Furthermore, he is actively working in the Hadith project of Ustaz Javed Ahmad Ghamidi and playing a significant role in it as a researcher and writer since January 2016.
Moreover, Mr Gazdar has been leading in Qiyam-e-Ramadhan and Tarawih prayer since 1989 in various mosques and at Sada Bahar Lawn (2002-2011) in Karachi, Pakistan. He worked as a part time Imam at the King Haji Ahamd Shah mosque of International Islamic University Malaysia from 2013 to 2015 where he lead in Tarawih and Qiyam-e-Ramadhan for four years (2013-2016). Other than this, he has served for several mosques in Kuala Lumpur as an Imam for Tarawih and Qiyam-e-Ramadhan.


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Oh I dont know about those snatches. They are indeed very humbling and I just hate-love them.
Haha, I checked for tomorrows workout. No I am not going to skip. I need to get my CF fix in before Germany. And tomorrow we are working on practicing handstand walks. Finally working on handstands. And then the WOD will be a killer workout with 25 minutes.
Metcon (AMRAP – Reps)
25 Minute AMRep:50 Double-unders
45 Abmat Sit-ups
40 Russian Swings (53#/35#)
35 Push Press (75#/55#)
30 Ball Slams (50#/35#)
25 Burpees
20 Pistols
15 Overhead Squats (75#/55#)
10 Handstand Push-ups
5 Muscle-ups
Oh I had an unaccounted muffin. The stress is pretty bad, as I am trying to wrap things up before vacation and they just dont go as planned.Germany won against Brazil today, so there will be the finale to be watched on Sunday when I am in Stuttgart. Everyone over there is soccer crazy! I love soccer, to watch and to play.