Creative Carnival: January 2010

Welcome to the January 2010 Creative Carnival edition!

What is this? It’s a chance to compile some great articles around the blog-o-sphere showcasing all sorts of writing. If you need to know more, or would like to submit an article for the next Creative Carnival, read this.

So, without further ado, grab a mug of hot cocoa, stoke that fire, grab your Snuggie (*snicker*) and sit a spell, there’s lots of interesting reading just a click away.

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Fiction

AngelJane01 presents Heat-seeker…. posted at AngelJanes World :).

Vivian Gray presents The Christmas Gift posted at Delusions of Grandeur, saying, “I am new to writing and new to blogging. I am thoroughly enjoying both. I love reading the posts on Write Anything. Thanks for providing a meeting place.”

Karen presents A Mysterious Mutilation posted at Fiction Fix, saying, “This is based on an actual event. It will sicken you. And if it doesn’t, it should.”

Nonfiction

Fredric Cernick presents 25 Most Influential Journalists in History posted at Journalism Degree.

Megan Wong presents Preschool letter games – creative, fun and affordable preschoolers activities posted at Funny for Kids.

Megan Wong presents Amazing preschool books – “Mind Power Series” posted at Fun Brain Learning.

Kaitlyn cole presents 10 Iconic Journalists Every JStudent Should Study posted at Online Colleges.net.

Angela Martin presents 100 Incredibly Useful Links for Teaching and Studying Shakespeare posted at Online Colleges.org.

Kevin Regier presents Four Free Tools for Writers: Part One posted at Brother Kang’s RANTS.

Simona R. presents How To Do A Scottish Accent posted at 2 Acting.com.

Annette Berlin presents How To Grow Hydroponic Herbs posted at Craft Stew, saying, “I’m not much of a gardener. The one exception to my purple thumb is hydroponic herbs. Growing hydroponic herbs is so easy, even I can do it.”

KC Ernsting presents Social Media ROI: Fact or Fiction? posted at MetaSpring Blog, saying, “If you’re wondering how blogging can help your bottom line, think of adding an integrated Social Media strategy. Boost your ROI with Twitter and other SM tools to enhance your blog following.”

Poetry

bryantmoore2 presents Beautiful posted at Ecstasy Redefined….

(Editor’s Note: Where oh where are all the poets?)

Essays

Seth Plummer presents The State of Now: Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder? posted at Cranky Commentary, saying, “Any and all correspondence and critiques are welcome and encouraged.”

Madeleine Begun Kane presents De-Stress Or Distress? posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Suzanne Kingsbury presents Murder in a Small Town: The Stabbing in Brattleboro Vermont on June 15th posted at Murder In a Small Town: The Stabbing in Brattleboro Vermont, saying, “Love this idea, thanks!”

Ben Klempner, MSW presents Passionate Living and the No Good Girl posted at Effective Family Communication, saying, “As a therapist and writer I try to be creative and let the work (or words) flow. This blog post is an example of that “flow.””

Graham Phoenix presents Travel is in my Blood posted at Earth Pilgrim, saying, “A short canter through my life travelling.”

jdou presents Philosophy of a Photograph, by Rachael Palumbo posted at Teach this lit! Best of ND, saying, “Philosophy of a Photo by Rachael Palumbo, combines reflections on the strange stories of Edgar Allan Poe, and his “Philosophy of Composition” with a creative photo montage.”

Jason Vincion presents MAGFest 8 posted at For the Love of Creativity, saying, “A post about my experiences at this year’s MAGFest convention in Alexandria, Virginia.”

Maria presents on baths and gifts and bare legs and love posted at Mommy Melee, saying, “Thanks!”

Howling Duck Ranch presents Searching for that 1% posted at Howling Duck Ranch, saying, “As part of a food security project, I have taught myself to grow, raise, and gather for all my own food. Learning to hunt was part of this goal. This is the story of my first successful moose hunt! (Fall 2009)”

Sandy Calico presents Baby Baby: I Can’t Find My Little Boy posted at Baby Baby, saying, “I hope this makes the cut, if not I’d love some feedback! Thanks.”

Jim Camut presents I just wrestled a God-damned bear posted at JIMCAMUT.COM.

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This concludes the January 2010 edition of the Creative Carnival. THANK YOU for submitting your links! If you would like to see your work showcased in the February 2010 edition, please submit your links here. (Please, one link per blog. If you submit more than one link per blog, I will only use the first link submitted.)

If you submitted your link and don’t see it here, that probably means I received it after the deadline.

Thanks for visiting the carnival participants and don’t forget to check back February 13th for the next Creative Carnival.