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Hello to those loyal readers who still happen to be along for the ride!

I realize my blog has been getting rather dusty of late, and I apologize. Life has picked up the pace, as though time itself has realized the end of the year is drawing to a close, and is trying to cram in as many things  as it can before December is up.

Thankfully though, I have very little in store over the first few months of 2013 (provided the world is still here, of course) and it is during that time, I wish to bring some big changes to my blog. Be afraid, ye peoples! Mwahahaha!

Actually, they're none too scary changes. Firstly, the blog is getting a new look. (Tut tut! No sentimental "Awww"-ing, you hear?) It's going to be quite an adventure for me to redesign this, as I have very little HTML coding experience. I am going to be pushing my cut/paste skills to the max as I make a patchwork template! However I'm planning for it to look a lot more professional, with a page solely dedicated to my graphic design work. I'm pretty excited about the changes I wish to try and bring in, and there'll be a few weeks where my blog will be under construction. So no panicking if you see random chunks of code plastered all over the place in place of my generally well-ordered blog.

Secondly, there is going to be *fanfare* a writing competition! I'm super excited about this as well. Similar to my last writing competition, the theme of the competition will be to write a short story based off a song. However, since I am unable to pick just one song all on my own, I will be having a poll solely for song nominations, so that my readers - and potential writers! - may vote for the song of their choice. Fun sounding, wouldn't you say?

Along with all these changes, I'm jumping on the bandwagon. Yes, that's right: I have entered in the InkSlinger's soundtrack giveaway contest, and it's a biggie. He's giving away two soundtracks by two fantasticalistic composers, so you won't want to miss it! Just pop on over to his blog at this link and check it out.

Well that's about all to keep y'all updated. Thankyou to all of my loyal followers who still read and comment on my rambly shenanigans! My blog just recently clocked over 10,000 page views. What a blessing that so many people find my posts interesting to read! Stay awesome, friends!

I think the end of the year is partial to promotions. Not really sure why... it could have something to do with the holiday season, I'm guessing... Anyway! I'm here again to do some promoting through my blog!

The Element of SurpriseMy friend, author Luke Alistar is running several promotions and sales and giving away free ebooks this December/January. (and yes, they really are free!) Among his books on sale are a collection of forty comical stories and a middle-grade modern fantasy novel, both of which have been popular among families across the country. In addition, he is releasing his second volume of comical stories in January and is holding a holiday story contest, with the prize being a free signed copy of the new book. (muchly awesome, yes?)

See his blog for coupon codes, links, and details about the promotions and the contest:

http://lukealistar.com/2012/12/03/free-books-discount-codes-a-contest-and-a-giveaway/

Very exciting! I've read much of Luke's work, and he is an amazing writer with a great flair for humour, something I very much appreciate.

So take my word for it: hop on over to that link to check out his awesome stuff and be sure to enter the writing contest!
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