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Is it Monday already?

Actually, it is. I just looked at my clock and it’s officially 1:30am here. Why am I still up? Why am I ever . . . just because I don’t blog about insomnia, doesn’t mean its still not kicking my ass six ways ’till Sunday. I’ve pretty much resigned myself with the understanding that I shall sleep when I am dead. Really, why fight it anymore – it’s exhausting….and yet, not exhausting ENOUGH! Heh. It …

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Feedback required – yea, that means you!

As you can probably guess – I’ve been spending large portions of my days writing like a fiend and working to meet the deadlines for the WordPress for Dummies book. I shall have 25% of the book completed in about another two weeks – of course, that is before my editors get their hands on it and whip out their red pens and send it back to me… but, at least, until then – I …

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Workday Conversations

Via Yahoo IM today between my husband and I: Lisa: Did you see that help ticket from –Client Name– ? Chris: Yes, and? Lisa: I will love you FOREVER if you handle this one.. I’m swamped today. *kisskiss* Chris: And if I don’t – you’ll only love me until when? Lisa: Well, forever – – but even longer than that if you handle this one for me! In the meantime, I submitted my first chapter …

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WordPress for Dummies

I am happy and utterly excited to announce that I am writing the official WordPress For Dummies book for Wiley Publishing! At first, my feelings were mixed. On one hand, I’m thrilled to be able to write about a topic that I both enjoy, and am very passionate about. In addition, it does feel rather good to be recognized, on such a level, for the work I have done with WordPress. On the other hand – - I’m saying to myself – “What on earth have I gotten myself into???” Can I really do this? I’ve never written a book before. Me? An author?