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Mondays Mixed Ink

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend and are tackling the new week with style and pizazz!

Keep watching for the results of Operation Agent Ink. I'm compiling a list RIGHT NOW TO POST!

Me? This week will be busy. I'm working on revisions and edits.

Plus, the blog will have a new look page next week! That's right, I've got some super fun things coming your way. Remember, I told you I had big plans for Ink in the Book? Well, I do! It's something I never expected, but it all happened so quickly and it's fallen into place without a single wrinkle and I'm so excited to share it with you:)

There's going to be five of us here at Ink in the Book. On my new page, we're creating a writing group. We're planning lots of advice, help, encouragement, reviews, contests, blog hops, and so much more! Great things are in store and I'm so excited to get it started, but alas! It must wait until next week!

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  1. Alex J. CavanaughFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Sounds exciting!

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    1. Ink in the BookFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:11 AM

      It is VERY exciting, Alex. It's going to be awesome:)

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  2. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    Can't wait until next week!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Looking forward to it. You are always filled with such great ideas and enthusiasm!

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    1. Ink in the BookFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:15 PM

      Oh dear. Such pressure to come through. Please excuse my bouts of doubts. I'll try to always remember to smile:)

      Thanks Julie. YOU always make me smile!

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  4. prerna pickettFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    awesome! can't wait!

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  5. Tonja DreckerFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Yeah! Can't wait to see the new ink :)

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    1. Ink in the BookFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:16 PM

      I think you'll like my new colored ink. I know I like it!
      How are you doing? I hope things are going well for you.

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  6. Virginia PierceFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:44 PM

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  7. Virginia PierceFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Bleh, I need to triple-check before I post! I am so curious to see what great changes the blog is going to take next week! And thanks for hosting the pitch opportunity, I am so excited about my requests!!!

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    1. Ink in the BookFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:17 PM

      I'm thrilled for your requests and hope more good news is on the horizon.

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  8. Jessica HarveyFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    I can't wait! And I'm glad to see your pitch opportunity went so well! :)

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  9. René GilleyFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    Can't wait! I followed your pitch opportunit, looks like a huge success, congrats!

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    1. Ink in the BookFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:29 PM

      I think we did really well for the amount of entries received. We had 6 agents participating and 5 of those agents made requests, so I'm happy with the ending result. I wish more had received requests, but still, I'm happy:)

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Oh, sounds fun!!! Can't wait to see your new look:-) LOVE when things fall into place like that!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    Can't wait to see the new look! So exciting.

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