IWSG and Weekly News

Posted on September 1, 2020 by kimlajevardi

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It is time once again for my monthly posting for The Insecure Writer’s Support Group (IWSG). We’re a fun-loving group of insecure writers who reach trembling fingers through our virtual keyboards to find connection beyond our keyboards. Come join us.

The awesome co-hosts for the September 2 posting of the IWSG are PJ Colando, J Lenni Dorner, Deniz Bevan, Natalie Aguirre, Louise – Fundy Blue and me.

The optional question this month is – If you could choose one author, living or dead, to be your beta partner, who would it be and why?

The truth is the question is hhhaaarrrddd. I love so many books and authors. If I have to choose one (argh, curses), the answer would be: Naomi Novik. I love everything of hers I’ve read. If you haven’t read her, go. Now.

Short but sweet posting this month. Now, it’s time for a news and music snack.

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This first story is “unbearable.” 🙂

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/teddy-bear-foul-ball_n_5f3f5a59c5b6305f3255c8d0 

And in science news today, puberty may not be great for your skin or your voice, but it could provide a window to help repair childhood trauma. That matters–a whole hell of a lot for many kiddos out there.

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/puberty-teens-brain-stress-responses-early-trauma

I leave you with a new favorite. See you in seven.

https://youtu.be/g0tuwxWAbWA

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About kimlajevardi

I am a forty-something-year-old writer. I'm currently drafting my second book. I've also written short stories, poems, and some non-fiction over the last several years. My interest in writing formed during countless hours with my nose tucked in books. I’m represented by Kristina Sutton Lennon at Focused Artists.
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49 Responses to IWSG and Weekly News

  1. Lidy's avatar Lidy says:
    September 21, 2020 at 11:47 PM

    Thanks for co-hosting this month! Added Ms. Novik to my TBR list.

    Reply
  2. Juneta's avatar Juneta says:
    September 8, 2020 at 9:44 PM

    Thanks for co-hosting. I will check out that author. Junetakey.com

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  3. Liesbet @ Roaming About's avatar Liesbet @ Roaming About says:
    September 6, 2020 at 9:08 AM

    Thanks for co-hosting today, Kim! I’ve never head of your favorite author/beta partner. But, that is also true for most blog posts I’m reading this month. I guess I’m totally “under-read” in American/English literature! Happy Sunday!

    Reply
  4. Arlee Bird's avatar Arlee Bird says:
    September 4, 2020 at 3:33 PM

    I can add to my list of authors I’ve never heard of with your beta choice. Must be a good one.

    Thanks for co-hosting.

    Arlee Bird
    Tossing It Out

    Reply
  5. Sonia Dogra's avatar soniadogra says:
    September 3, 2020 at 10:51 AM

    Thank you for co-hosting. Added to my TBR.

    Reply
  6. mlouisebarbourfundyblue's avatar mlouisebarbourfundyblue says:
    September 2, 2020 at 8:30 PM

    Thanks for co-hosting today, Kim! All three of your links were great. “Song of Durin” ~ Wow!

    Reply
  7. Samantha Bryant (@samanthabwriter)'s avatar Samantha Bryant (@samanthabwriter) says:
    September 2, 2020 at 6:08 PM

    Good choice! Thanks for co-hosting today! @samanthabwriter from
    Balancing Act

    Reply
  8. jlennidorner's avatar jlennidorner says:
    September 2, 2020 at 5:29 PM

    Added another to my TBR pile. Thanks for wanting such a cool author as a beta!

    Reply
  9. Steph W's avatar Steph W says:
    September 2, 2020 at 5:28 PM

    Thanks for the recommendation! I am getting one of her books for sure!

    Reply
  10. diedre's avatar diedre says:
    September 2, 2020 at 2:28 PM

    Fascinating research regarding the possible healing properties of puberty. When it comes to children there just shouldn’t be bad memories.
    Thanks for co-hosting!

    Reply
  11. S.E. White's avatar S.E. White says:
    September 2, 2020 at 2:14 PM

    Short and sweet post today! Naomi Novik is a fabulous writer, I think she’d have lots of good solid advice. Thanks so much for co-hosting this month!

    Reply
  12. Mary Aalgaard's avatar Mary Aalgaard says:
    September 2, 2020 at 2:13 PM

    Cool. Thanks for co-hosting this month!

    Reply
  13. Jemima Pett's avatar Jemima Pett says:
    September 2, 2020 at 11:40 AM

    Thanks for co-hosting this month 🙂 I must check out Naomi Novik.

    Reply
  14. Loni Townsend's avatar Loni Townsend says:
    September 2, 2020 at 10:03 AM

    Ooh. It was just this past year that I picked up His Majesty’s Dragon to explore her work. Good recommendation with Naomi Novik. Thanks for co-hosting!

    Reply
  15. C.Lee McKenzie's avatar C.Lee McKenzie says:
    September 2, 2020 at 9:04 AM

    At least Teddy doesn’t have to wear a mask and you can cuddle him!

    Reply
  16. Jennifer Lee Hawes's avatar Jennifer Lee Hawes says:
    September 2, 2020 at 8:23 AM

    It’s fun seeing who everyone would choose as beta-readers! Wish this could come true.

    Reply
  17. Patsy Collins's avatar Patsy Collins says:
    September 2, 2020 at 8:08 AM

    It was hard to narrow it dow to one author!

    Reply
  18. Tamara Ann Narayan's avatar Tamara Ann Narayan says:
    September 2, 2020 at 7:58 AM

    It is funny when it’s a toy. KInds scary to think what would have happened to a person! Maybe they would just catch it and be thrilled. Note to self: Bring glove and helmet to next in-person baseball game.

    Reply
  19. nancygideon's avatar nancygideon says:
    September 2, 2020 at 7:47 AM

    Thanks for co-hosting, Kim and for sharing that beautiful song to start my morning!

    Reply
  20. Toi Thomas's avatar Toi Thomas says:
    September 2, 2020 at 7:27 AM

    Thanks for co-hosting this month, and for the weird news. Poor teddy. I too enjoy Naomi Novik.

    Reply
  21. joylenebutler's avatar joylenebutler says:
    September 2, 2020 at 7:21 AM

    Thanks for co-hosting, Kim. I’m definitely checking Naomi out. Never heard of her.

    Reply
  22. patgarcia's avatar patgarcia says:
    September 2, 2020 at 6:43 AM

    Hi,
    Another author that I’ve never heard of. It amazing how many people write books.
    Thank you for co-hosting and have a great month of September.
    Shalom aleichem,
    Pat G @ EverythingMustChange

    Reply
  23. L. Diane Wolfe (@SpunkOnAStick)'s avatar L. Diane Wolfe (@SpunkOnAStick) says:
    September 2, 2020 at 6:35 AM

    Oh, that poor Teddy Bear! LOL Can we say he took one for the team?

    Reply
  24. Alex J. Cavanaugh (@AlexJCavanaugh)'s avatar Alex J. Cavanaugh (@AlexJCavanaugh) says:
    September 2, 2020 at 4:25 AM

    I’d seen the clip with the Teddy bear. Hilarious!
    Thanks for co-hosting today.

    Reply

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