A New Website!

Regular readers know that when I come across great websites, I love to share them. Thanks to Brian, I came across a great music site this evening. Check it out here.

I am planning on writing an in depth, personal post regarding the current economic state of Michigan, but it will have to wait until tomorrow or Saturday. I have too many raw feelings on the subject and I need to collect my thoughts. In the days, weeks, and months to come, I plan on launching a new website for myself. Stay tuned.

I hope that everyone is having a wonderful 2009!

Lindsey

Web Discovery Round-Up

I've discovered some great new websites lately (as usual), and I wanted to take a few minutes to share them with you. There is so much great web content out there, sometimes it is hard to keep up with it all.

BraveNet - This site isn't all that exciting unless you're really into building blogs and websites. However, if you are interested into just that, BraveNet has a lot to offer in the way of services, features, and more for both blog and website. You can get many of them for free too! What's not to like?

SteynOnline - I discovered SteynOnline thanks to Five Feet of Fury. Both are a rare breed, conservative Canadians. Steyn's website has so much fresh content every day that it isn't funny. A person could get lost for hours there.

Free Mark Steyn! - This website, as I understand it, was created due to all of the flack that Mark Steyn is receiving. It appears that free speech in being hampered in Canada and Mark Steyn is at the forefront of trying to set things right again. There is nothing like making yourself a target by telling the truth. People today don't seem to want to truth; they simply want regurgitated Politically Correct garbage forced feed to them by the dinosaur media. No matter how much people try to pretend that terrorism isn't a threat here in North America, it won't just go away. Let's call it what it is already.

Write from Home - A unique source for those making a living as freelance writers. There is a lot of content to check out. One of the nice features is a whole section dedicated to professional magazines. There are very few that I've heard of in the past. Most, if not all, offer free online subscriptions.

Pet Finder - Brian came across this site, and it is a great way to find a new pet. Personally, I am a strong believer in adopting pets. If you are just looking, the pictures are adorable.

Conservative Grapevine - This is a great source for anyone wanting to learn more about the conservative viewpoint. While there isn't a lot of original content, the blog does manage to highlight some unique stories everyday. It is a great way to come up with unique sources.

People who know me personally or who have read much of my blog know just how much I love discovering new sites. Web surfing is a serious hobby of mine. I hope to share more interesting sites soon!

Lindsey

Blog Catalog

I woke up to a pleasant surprise this morning! Someone reviewed my humble little blog on Blog Catalog. As of late, my blog has be getting a much greater response from readers. Readership has been growing too. I can't thank this reader enough for the kind words. You can find them here.

Sometimes when I come across a new community online, I feel like a kid in a candy store. Feel free to review my blog (good or bad) and join my community there.

Blog Directory, Blogs, Blog Sites // BlogCatalog

Lindsey

I'm Now Also on Face Book!

You can now find my Face Book profile here. Feel free to request a friend add if you wish. Between MySpace, Stumble Upon, Delicious, Accentuate Writer's Forum, Associated Content, and Yahoo! 360, I pretty much have everything covered. I can't help it, I love Web 2.0. Hopefully I'll get to see Web 3.0 before I'm too old.

You can find my specific links here.

Lindsey

Profile of a Writer - Michelle L. Devon (Michy) - Part 1

As I mentioned earlier, this is the first in a series of profiles on writers. I will contribute a new profile every Monday. When I decided to add this feature to my blog, I already knew who I wanted to profile first, Ms. Michelle L. Devon (Michy).

Before I get into profiling her work, it is necessary to provide a little background. When I first joined Associated Content in October 2006, I became familiar with Michy and her work. Indeed, it is difficult to be a contributor to Associated Content without becoming aware of Michy. She works hard to ensure everyone feels welcome at Associated Content. In fact, the website couldn't ask for a better ambassador.

The amazing thing is that Michy freely gives her time and energy to help aspiring writers (myself included). She is a published author, but she is much more than just an author. She runs a thriving business providing a variety of writing and editorial services. While she has much more lucrative opportunities at her fingertips, she continues to be a vital contributor to Associated Content.

Over the years many have asked her why she continues to contribute to Associated Content. She has stated that she continues to contribute to Associated Content due to its vibrant community of aspiring writers. In essence, she's staying because of us. In the year and half I have known her, it became apparent to me that helping others is simply a way of life for Michy. This is most apparent in her vibrant writer's forum. She lists several opportunities for those writers wishing to pursue a freelance writing career. Personally, I find the discussion amongst all of the writers thought provoking and insightful. If you have any interest at all in writing, even as a hobby, I encourage you to at least check out her forum.

In fact, it is difficult to understand Michy's work (written and otherwise) without understanding her need to help others. If you take the time to visit her various blogs and articles, you will quickly get the feeling that she has a deep understanding of human nature. You will notice that many of her blogs serve to provide other writers with the necessary tools with which to succeed. They also serve to inspire others.

Amazingly, the work below (various websites, blogs, and articles) only scratches the surface of all that Michy has produced as a writer and as an editor. While I have yet to discover all of her work myself, rest assured that I will be doing so soon. She has at least two books published and many more in the works. Sadly, I have yet to read either. There will be another profile written about her additional work at a later date. There is simply that much to cover.

If you enjoy the writing process and also love to read, I encourage you to take the time to get to know Michy's work well. You might be surprised at all that you can learn. Rest assured that you will be a better writer and a better person as a result. Please visit my delicious account here to keep up with all of Michy's online ventures.

Michelle L. Devon
Accentuate Services
Accentuate Writer's Forum

Michelle L. Devon (Michy)'s Content Producer Page - Associated Content
Michy's Associated Content Blog

Michy's Editing & Proofreading Hints & Tips Blog
Michy's Book Reviews and Author Interviews Blog
Michy's Product & Product Reviews Blog
Michy's 365 Days of Poetry Blog
Michy's Thoughts Blog

Michelle L. Devon (Michy)'s Yahoo! 360 Page