Issue # 26 - Wednesday, October 31, 2001

Welcome to the ‘Dallas H Franklin’ Newsletter!

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IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Editorial
2. Trivia/Facts
3. Websites for Writers
4. Quiz
5. Potpourri of Websites
6. Worthy Notations
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I have articles, poems, and stories at Authors Den. If you’d like to check any of them out, click here:
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My latest poem: Death’s Door
http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewPoetry.asp?id=3509

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1. EDITORIAL:

BOO! *~;) Happy Halloween, Everyone! Tonight the ghosts and goblins come out so I hope you’re all prepared. It seems no matter where I live I seldom have trick or treaters. Each year we buy candy and potato chips and hope to give some away but we usually end up eating the supply. Maybe this year will be different. *~:)

A special thanks to all of you who’ve been reading my writes and leaving your lovely comments and ratings. Now that I’m ‘this close’ to having Sell Writing Online launched, you’ll be seeing my writes more frequently. I was hoping to share the good news in this week’s newsletter, but Uranus rules me in my travels and its influences in my life always brings with it unexpected delays and teaches me patience. Once again! But I truly am ‘this close’ as Maxwell Smart would say.

But I always find time to gather more sites and trivia for you! It’s not a difficult task because I really enjoy what I do. And I hope you find that site you’ve been waiting for in this week’s issue. If you have good news about your writes, don’t hesitate to let me know so it can be shared with everyone. Happy reading and writing everyone!

Namaste,
Dallas Franklin
Editor/Publisher
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2. TRIVIA/FACTS:
Today in history:
October 31, 1986 - For the first time Universal Studios in Hollywood was open at night for Halloween Horror Night which included Dracula, the Mummy, King Kong, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, the Wolfman, and Rick Dees.

Did You Know? In the late 1970s, Coca-Cola Co. boycotted the NBC late-night comedy show Saturday Night Live" for several years. The giant soda company was retaliating against a frequent character of comedian John Belushi's, a Greek restaurant owner, who repeatedly said to customers, "No Coke — Pepsi," thus saying the rival company's name dozens of times throughout each skit.
Did You Know? Astronomers believe that the universe contains one atom for every 88 gallons of space.
Did You Know? The letter "B" took its present form from a symbol used in Egyptian hieroglyphics to represent a house. Its original Egyptian form looked very much like its modern one.
Did You Know? According to a Gallup poll, 11 percent of the U.S. population believes in ghosts and other supernatural entities.

Source: http://www.uselessknowledge.com/
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3. WEBSITES FOR WRITERS:

**NOTE: Please ALWAYS read the guidelines and terms for these Web sites. I share only a brief description of their guidelines.**

http://www.sellwritingonline.com/
Welcome to the Sell Writing Online monthly contest. November, 2001 Theme: A Story [true or fictional] with the theme of Christmas. The winner's entry will be displayed on Sell Writing Online during December, 2001. Length - Story: 800-1500 words. Email submissions only. Entry must be inserted into the body of the email. NO attachments. Send to: dallas@sellwritingonline.com Copyrights: All copyrights remain with the writer. We require permission to post the winning entry on the Sell Writing Online website for one month only. You can post your story anywhere else you please. Include your full name, email address, title of entry, and # of words with your submission. When the winner is chosen you will receive a congratulatory email. We will then need your bio [max. 200 words], and links to your Websites [max. 4 links]. We will also require you to state your entry is your copyrighted material and your physical address to send the winning prize! $10 [US dollars] - Deadline: November 27, 2001

http://www.one-story.com/
One-Story is seeking literary fiction. It can be any length and any style and on any subject as long as it is good. We are looking for stories that leave readers feeling satisfied and are strong enough to stand alone. One-Story is offering $100 and 5 contributors copies for first North American serial rights. All rights will revert to the author upon publication. Submissions to One-Story should be in 12 pt font, one-sided, double-spaced and include a self addressed stamped envelope. If you would like your manuscript returned, there must be enough postage on the return envelope. Please send your stories to: One-Story, P.O. Box 1326, New York, NY 10156.

http://home.onemain.com/~1on1edit/ebook_submissions.htm
Readers Net, posts ebooks (no less than 20 pages) of short stories and essays, novels, scripts and poetry for both adults and children. Subject matter is open, except for pornography. Because we will pay royalties, we require a $5.00 reading fee for each volume submitted. If your writing sells, you could get your money back in royalties. For that little investment, you may land international coverage and be paid as well. Checks are mailed monthly. No other fees will be assessed the writer. Works can be emailed or disks postal mailed, whichever is easiest for you. Before a volume is put up on the web site, the authors must sign a statement of originality, meaning that they wrote the works themselves. Copyrighting is the sole responsibility of the author, not One On One Publishing's. We will post non-copyrighted material, if the author wishes.

http://www.restaurant.org/rusa/freelance.cfm
Restaurants USA is a how-to magazine for owners and operators of restaurants and other foodservice businesses. Our readers range from restaurant owners and caterers to fast-food franchisees, and from mom-and-pop operators to corporate executives. Features are generally between 1,200 and 2,500 words. The editor of Restaurants USA and you will agree on the fee for the article before you begin your research. If a finished article is rejected outright by the editor because it does not follow the outline that was agreed upon, does not cover the appropriate facts or is poorly written, you will not receive the fee. Restaurants USA material is usually obtained by interviews with restaurateurs, consultants, instructors and other experts. List each source (name, company, location, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address) and submit this information with the finished article. If accepted for publication, your article becomes the property of Restaurants USA and cannot be submitted to another publication or information-provider without permission in writing from the editor. Restaurants USA retains the right to reproduce all articles in an electronic format for use on the Association's Web site.

http://www.yaga.com/products/index.html
Yaga provides content creators, owners, and distributors with a network of consumers who search for, download and pay for digital content. Consumers pay a monthly subscription to access all the great content they are looking for. And, content publishers get an incredibly easy way to get paid for their files - without needing a merchant account. With Yaga: Get paid for your content! You earn money with each download. Submit your files for FREE. Submit any file type - video, music, images, software, and more…Easy to use web interface. Yaga pays you based on the amount of subscription revenue earned. Yaga establishes a 30% royalty pool from the net subscription revenue, which is then distributed to you and the other content owners in Yaga, based on the popularity of your respective files, less applicable bandwidth costs. The money you earn from your files is then deposited into your Magnacash account, to use any way you wish—cash out to your bank account or credit card.

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4. QUIZ:

LAST Week’s Quiz:

1. Who wrote the original story "The Lost World"?
ANSWER: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
2. What newspaper do the Flintstones read?
ANSWER: The Daily Slate
3. What were the clubs called where Americans drank during Prohibition?
ANSWER: Speak-easies
4. Who defined democracy as "government of the people, by the people, for the people"?
ANSWER: Abraham Lincoln
5. What’s the name of Walt Disney’s favorite mouse?
ANSWER: Mickey Mouse


WINNERS! PLEASE check out the Web sites they are sharing. You won’t be disappointed!

Marilyn Hodder – (No web site shared)

Dorothy Thompson - http://www.thewriterslife.net/romancingthesoul.html
The Writer’s Life is sponsoring a book of short stories on soul mates! “Romancing The Soul” is dedicated to finding the most heart-warming, soul mate stories to be included in an anthology due out next year. All entries must be typed, 5000 words or less. Include cover letter with your name, address, telephone number, and the title of your story. A list of contributors will be posted on our website. You may submit up to three soul mate stories.

Rose Moss - http://pages.ivillage.com/louisamaydew/rosesphotosandarticles/
I've created this site to share my writing and photographs with my friends. I hope to add new articles and photographs at regular intervals. I created the content on this site and I own the copyright (unless otherwise stated).

CONGRATULATIONS to them all!

This is an excellent way for YOU to promote your website for FREE! Know answers to the following quiz? Send them in and if you’re right on just one you’ll get listed in next week’s newsletter along with your favorite web site. Good luck! {You only need get ONE correct to be listed!} Don’t forget to include your favorite website!

THIS week’s Quiz: {***NOTE: Do not hit ‘reply’ to send your answers as I won’t get it. Send me an email to the address I share after the quiz. Thanks!}

1. By definition, the need to set fires means you are suffering from what compulsion?
2. Portugal lies east of which ocean?
3. What is the world's fourth largest island?
4. What is known as the oldest of all the pure sciences?
5. Who painted "American Gothic" showing an Iowa farmer and his daughter?

Send your answers to Dallas at:
ericdbread@pdq.net

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5: POTPOURRI OF WEBSITES:

http://www.mirrorproject.com/
The Mirror Project is a growing community of like-minded individuals who have photographed their likeness in a variety of reflective surfaces. You are more than welcome to join us in our reckless pursuit of what some consider narcissism but, if you think it's narcissistic, you're missing the point. Why self-portraiture? We feel that people behave differently and are less likely to put on a "happy face" when confronted with themselves snapping a photograph. To this end, you're more likely to see the person as how they see themselves.

http://www.terraserver.com/
We have imagery from more than 60 countries. Our goal is complete coverage of the earth's surface, so that every search results in an image to view. Browse around our imagery, visit places you've never seen or get a new perspective on places you see every day. Buy images of the exact locations that you want. Images are available in a JPEG file format or in a print form. The satellite images are generated from three sources - Orbimage, Spin-2 and UK Perspectives.

http://recipelovers.tripod.com/
Cooking and eating good food has always been one of the great pleasures of my life. On this site I've tried to assemble some of my favorite recipes, both so I can keep track of them myself and so that others can share them. I've also included some cooking tips I've learned through the years, and links to other recipe and cooking sites that I enjoy. On this Home page, I might include some information on how I first became interested in cooking and on the type of cuisine I consider my specialty.

http://www.thecelticrealm.com/
Several years ago, we began a study of Irish customs and traditions. Inevitably, this led to a broadening of our research efforts because so much that was Irish could also be found in other Celtic cultures. All eight Celtic nations - Astorias, Brittany, Cornwall. Galicia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Scotland and Wales - share many of the old myths and fables, gods and goddesses, feast days and festivals; but, there are also many customs, traditions, stories and superstitions that are unique to each nation. We invite you to join us on what we hope will be an exciting journey as we delve into the history and romance of the Celts!

http://www.awomansjourney.com/
Our goal is to provide a guide to the best free sources for spiritual growth and enlightenment on the Internet. As we frequently update our site with information regarding new, informative web sources, we invite you to bookmark our site and visit us often. Learn about upcoming events or post information regarding upcoming spiritual or holistic events.

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6. WORTHY NOTATIONS:

Brenda Ross – http://www.geocities.com/rosieandme2001
Having tasted the dizzy heights of being a 'mother of the bride' and hosting international guests I am now reduced to the role of a computer nerd. And so I offer you once again a new site I have developed called Rosie and Me. *applause*

Rose Moss - http://pages.ivillage.com/louisamaydew/rosesphotosandarticles/
Rose’s story "The Parable of the Churn" has been accepted by Whispers from Heaven and they will publish it in the February issue. Congratulations, Rose! Your persistence literally paid off. Good stuff! *applause*

Kim Ripley - http://www.booklocker.com/bookpages/kimberlyripley02.html
It’s now available in paperback version! "Freelancing Later in Life" is packed with valuable information and resources for anyone looking to enter the world of freelance writing, however it is especially encouraging to those starting a little later in life. After having raised a family or worked in unfulfilling careers, many adults feel they
can't quite compete with the "fresh-out-of-college" writers. They can. Kimberly Ripley did it, and she steers prospective freelancers a little straighter on their course with each chapter in her latest book. *applause*

Dorothy Thompson - http://www.thewriterslife.net/romancingthesoul.html
The Writer’s Life is sponsoring a book of short stories on soul mates! “Romancing The Soul” is dedicated to finding the most heart-warming, soul mate stories to be included in an anthology due out next year. All entries must be typed, 5000 words or less. Include cover letter with your name, address, telephone number, and the title of your story. A list of contributors will be posted on our website. You may submit up to three soul mate stories.

Brenda Ross has missed the challenges we grew to love at Themestream. So she’s started a Challenge page at her website and invite you to enter! Check out the entries and share your own!
http://www.geocities.com/brerfoxkaleidscope/challenges.html

NOTE: If YOU have any news you’d like to share here please send me an email and I’ll happily share it!

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Would you like to Sell Writing Online Now? An interactive FREE weekly newsletter for writers. Each week we will share paying markets online and marketing tips. Answer a quiz correctly, and promote your Web site for FREE in the following issue. We’ll list five eBooks for FREE too!
Send an email to: sellwritingonline-subscribe@topica.com
OR click on the link at:
http://www.sellwritingonline.com/

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I have articles, poems, and stories at Authors Den. If you’d like to check any of them out, click here:
http://www.authorsden.com/visit/author.asp?AuthorID=2883

My latest poem: Death’s Door
http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewPoetry.asp?id=3509

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If you have any Suggestions, Comments, or Feedback please feel free to contact me. Or, if you have other Web Sites you would like to see in upcoming issues of this Newsletter, send me an email and it'll be considered! Thanks! All past issues of this newsletter are still posted at Authors Den.

Please feel free to pass along this newsletter to family or friends you think might be interested. To subscribe just click on the link in my den at Authors Den or email me at: ericdbread@pdq.net

May blessings rain down upon you and may you enjoy a wonderFilled week!

Namaste
Dallas Franklin
©2001 Dallas Franklin