Writing Organizations

• Romance Writers of America
• From the Heart Romance Writers
• Society of Children's Book Writer & Illustrators

Online Writing Courses

• Earthly Charms
• From the Heart Romance Writers
• Low Country Romance Writers
• Kiss of Death COFFIN Courses
• RWA Online chapter courses
• Romance Divas
• Institute of Children's Literature (by mail/email course)

Useful Writing Related Sites

• Romantic Times Book Club
• Writer's Market
• eHarlequin.com
• Publishers Marketplace
• Agent Query
• Preditors & Editors
• Dictionary of British Slang
• iStock Photo
• Ask An Expert
• OurTimeLines.com
• Understanding Fair Use (especially for SONG LYRICS)
• Music Publisher's Association (for tracking down copyright owners)
• The Food Timeline
• Webtender (mixed drink recipes)
• Library of Congress

Useful Listservs

• ContestAlert - Yahoo group covering RWA chapter contests.
• ContestDeadlines - Yahoo announce group for (mostly) RWA chapter contests.
• Online Writing Course Announcements - Yahoo announce group with links to current online writing courses.
• WritingTips - A Google announce group with daily links to writing tips.

Other Writing Related Stuff

• Inspirational article from author Jenny Crusie
• Emotional Toolbox
• Contest Divas
• Top 10 Mistakes Writers Make
• AutoCrit
• VistaPrint (inexpensive business cards)

Author Sites of Books I Love

• Nicole Byrd
• Jennifer Echols
• Rita Herron
• Shirley Jump
• Sherrilyn Kenyon

Some of My Other Favorite Sites

• Animal Planet's The Crocodile Hunter
• American Idol
• Constantine Maroulis.com
• Def Leppard Official Site
• Judas Priest Official Site
• BowieNet
• Bermuda Online
  
• K-1 Fiance Visa Web Page
  
• Princess Diana Memorial