History Buffs United discussion
For the Bloggers
As a short summary: I do book reviews, movie reviews, author interviews, writing tips and advice, recipes, every once in a while a "Weird History Fact" rant, and of course I talk about my own stories and if something especially interesting - or odd or inconvenient - happens in my life, I blog about that. And naturally, I talk about Sherlock Holmes. :)

It's about Mongol things -- history and culture. Don't read the maunderings of an artistic temperament, such as start with 'Why did God give writers blogs? He didn't -- we invented them. It's obviously a bad idea.'
But most of the blog is about Mongols. With art and artefacts, which I like to collect. On the site at least. And links to Mongolian museums, art and craft shops, online poetry.
On the page 'The Secret History of the Mongols' is the note I have in my novels about the 13thC source I use.

Am really enjoying some of yours though.

Yikes, more stuff to read! I already follow Hazel and Bryn, but I'm having a hard enough time keeping up with Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ.
Glad to have the addresses, though. All in good time....
I know I really wish I had more time to read people's blogs, but I don't otherwise I would be on the computer all day. I usually try to go through the weeks' posts of the ones I follow on the weekends which is silly because I actually have less time on the weekends than during the week :P

It started out as a way to promote my books, but now it's mostly just me talking to myself (although I'd love to hear from any of you!)


Someone tagged me in the 7/7 blog challenge. Deal is that you post 7 lines from page 7 (or 77) of your unpublished work in progress on your blog and tag seven other writers, as well as linking back to the person who tagged you.
In brief, I need four writers willing to participate (maybe five, but I'll need a few days to be sure). Let me know if you're interested.
If you'd like to see the process in action before you agree, here is the post that tagged me: .
It's free publicity, basically. People who read my posts will see your name and a link to your blog, and vice versa.

Blog's a great word, I enjoy it every time.
C.P. wrote: "Hi, bloggers:
Someone tagged me in the 7/7 blog challenge. Deal is that you post 7 lines from page 7 (or 77) of your unpublished work in progress on your blog and tag seven other writers, as well a..."
I'll join in, CP, let me know when I'm supposed to post it.
Someone tagged me in the 7/7 blog challenge. Deal is that you post 7 lines from page 7 (or 77) of your unpublished work in progress on your blog and tag seven other writers, as well a..."
I'll join in, CP, let me know when I'm supposed to post it.

Super! And I have your blog address. I'll send a message when I publish the post.
Bryn, seriously? How about a seventh paragraph? ;)

2) Ms Montagna's Miscellany which is a collection of various articles I've written over the last few years and 3)The Writer/Publisher which is the sum total of all I've learnt about self-publishing. I'm also on Facebook, of course, with a personal profile and author page.

Great. So I have Hazel and Amanda. Two more spots (maybe three) if anyone is interested. Sandra? Steven? Pauline?
Amanda, I have your blog address and Hazel's, so I will post when I have a full set of volunteers and publish my list.


And here's my website: "
Just thinking out loud here Douglas, but a part in one of your books would be a awesome prize in your E-Zine.

I don't want to spoil the surprise when the issue comes out, but there is a contest involved whereby the winners will have their names used in an upcoming book.

Thanks, all of you!

Thanks, all of you!"
Great timing for me, as I have next week off work. Really looking forward to it.

I was going to send personal messages, but then I thought, why not let all the history buffs link to these fine writers' blogs? :) So instead I am posting here.
Hope the rules are clear. Maybe some of you will be willing to help Hazel, Amanda, and Sandra fulfill their quotas!


Great post! Now, for the questions:
1. Do I have to have my seven writers lined up before I make my post?
2. Can I basically copy what you and Amanda have already written in terms of explaining the challenge?
3. Is it ok to mentin my other, already published books, or link to them?
Thanks again; this looks like fun!

2. Absolutely!
3. I don't see why not. Mine are plastered along the side of the blog layout, plus I mention them about every other Friday, so I didn't bother, but I'm sure it's not verboten.
Amanda, you're amazing! How did you get it done so fast?!

LOL! And thanks for the great comment on my blog. I appreciate it. Enjoyed your snippet, too.
Okay, I forgot to put up the link to my 7/7 post here, but here it is now!
A couple of my tagged people haven't gotten theirs up yet, but they will soon, so I hope you'll give them a look too =)
A couple of my tagged people haven't gotten theirs up yet, but they will soon, so I hope you'll give them a look too =)

Nice blog, Hazel!


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Nice!


Wow! Another writer with an interest in the Civil War. I checked it out. Great entries and a professional looking site. I'll give your books a closer look.
That green color wafting into your office is envy.


Am really enjoying some of yours though."
Just a note of encouragement, John, every writer absolutely needs readers. You are appreciated! Beth

A very useful post, Steven, and funny to read (I did like your blog as well). My current wip is set in Hobart Town in 1842-3, and the residents must cope with a scarlet fever epidemic. So the shoe fits! Hi from Beth

A very useful post, Steven, and f..."
Hi back, Beth and Thank you. Glad you liked the entry. I'm giving your site a once over as I write. Very impressive. I love HF and enjoy seeing other writers doing it. If you don't mind I'm putting a link to your site in my 'links' tab. 'Don't get a lot of traffic yet but it's growing.

I hope you meant me JDR. If so thank you very much. I'll add you to my links list with Beth and others if you would not mind. Spreading the word about HF writers is alway important in my book.
If you do mind, message me and I'll remove it.

That said, I just subscribed to your blog, Hazel. :D
Hazel wrote: "Any bloggers? Post the addresses to your sites here so we can share!
Here's mine:
My author's blog:
My Scottish history blog: "

Hi, Brendan--
Just so you know, your link doesn't work. I suspect it's because it's missing the "p" in "http".
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Here's mine:
My author's blog:
My Scottish history blog: