Five for Friday Links, and Don't Forget the Campaign Challenge

ots of upcoming events in October!

Jennifer Hendren's By The Pale Moonlight has an awesomesauce book trailer (ask me why I like that word, awesomesauce. I don't know, but the fact that Lord John Grey has been called such on the Writers Forum might be a reason).

The Fourth Round of A Round of Words in 80 Days starts on Sunday, and on Wednesday, there will be a party! "For all the participants who just finished Round 3 of ROW80, anyone who plans to post their goals and dive into Round 4, and the amazing people who supported the ROW80 writers throughout the year (y'all REALLY deserve a drink!)." Join the #ROW80 party on your blog or on Twitter. There will be music and jello shots!

Wednesday is going to be busy for two other reasons:

First, it's the second month of the Insecure Writer's Support Group, hosted by Alex Cavanaugh. "Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time."

I may or may not have my first queries out by then and will be feeling very insecure indeed.

Second, it's the first day of the Rule of Three Blogfest! "The Rule of Three is a month-long fiction blogfest, where we’ve created a 'world', the town of Renaissance, and challenged you to create a story within it. The story will feature 3 characters of your creation, who will be showcased on your blog on 3 different Wednesdays, following the Rule of Three. The 4th Wednesday, we’ll have the culminating scene."

I'll be writing my entry this weekend. I've also got book reviews coming up! Carole Anne Carr's Thin Time, Jessica Bell's launch party for String Bridge, J. C. Martin's The Doll, Nadja Notariani's Claiming the Prize...

As for item five (hey look, I actually kept track), the Second Campaign Challenge ends on Monday - enter if you haven't done so, and please visit the participants (my entry is the post below the last one, on this page). Vote here for your favourites.

Here're all the bloggers in my campaign group, Historical Romance:

1. Raquel Byrnes

2. Dora Hiers

3. Liz

4. The Bird

5. L'Aussie

6. Julie F

7. Melanie

8. Angie Cothran

9. Sheery

10. Romancer

11. Angelina Rain

12. Katie

13. Brittany

14. Joy Allen-Debra Efert

15. Myne Whitman

16. Marcia

17. Raelyn Barclay

18. Maggie Fechner

19. Claire Robyns

20. Trisha at Word and Stuff

21. Vanessa Hancock

22. Scribbleandedit

23. Bri Clark

24. Meika

25. Gwendolyn Gage

26. ebarrettwrites

27. Brynne Betz

28. A well of words

29. Mels blog

30. Kerrin H

31. Ann

32. D. J. Kirkby

33. Allie

34. edgyinspiration

35. Misty Moncur

36. Heather Justesen

37. Tara W.

38. Romance & Beyond

39. Kerry Freeman

40. Nadja Notariani

Hope everyone has a great weekend!