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I have an extended Bio here "Welcome to my portfolio ~ Please read." Open in new Window. My external blog: http://siscok.blogspot.com/ I love WDC!
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December 5, 2021 at 8:36pm
December 5, 2021 at 8:36pm
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Thank you!

First of all, thank you to everyone who has sent me best wishes for my twelfth account anniversary - Not to mention the MBs, cNotes, and notebook posts! *Bigsmile*

I only wish I had found this site back in 2000 when it was Stories.com. An extra ten years of a younger and fitter me could have made me a much better writer and WDC member. Perhaps I'll find a time machine and go back to September 2000, or just write a story about it. *Smile* It would be nice to email The StoryMaster and The StoryMistress and tell them what a fantastic impact their (Then) little venture would have on so many people around the world.

This is a virtual world for writers and readers, but friendships are real. The grief felt by all when we lose a member, is the same grief we feel for our friends offline. The joy when a friend gets published or achieves any real-life goal or ambition is as heartwarming as when it happens in our real-life circle of friends. I hope to be here for a few more years, but I am convinced with the quality of members we have joining, the site will outlive us all. Thank you all for making this such a wonderful place to be. *Heart*

Happy Christmas From Sisco
December 3, 2021 at 1:22pm
December 3, 2021 at 1:22pm
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Sisco's Good Deeds Group annual Christmas auction and raffle is OPEN for bidding and raffle ticket purchases!

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Thank you to everyone who participates as you are helping raise funds for "Invalid Item" Open in new Window. 20%, "The WDC Angel Army" Open in new Window. 20%, "Invalid Item" Open in new Window. 20%, and "Anniversary Reviews" Open in new Window. 20%.

Ten lucky raffle winners will receive 2% each of the total funds raised.

Thanks from Sisco.

Happy Christmas From Sisco
June 14, 2021 at 12:10pm
June 14, 2021 at 12:10pm
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Just like Shadow Prowler-Spreading Love Author Icon to have a membership helpline! *Heart*

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Don't forget you can also ask for help with upgraded membership here:

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And premium memberships here:

 
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Or if you're looking for that special package, take a look here:

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Have a great week, everyone. *Heart*
June 3, 2021 at 3:02pm
June 3, 2021 at 3:02pm
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I am online. However, I am currently rearranging "Invalid Item" Open in new Window. folders and other group related things.

Please excuse me if I don't get back to you even though you will see I am here tonight.

Have a great evening, everyone. *Heart*

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UPDATE:

Now I have a list filling two A4 pages of things "To-Do" *Facepalm* *Rolleyes* *Facepalm*
June 2, 2021 at 11:52am
June 2, 2021 at 11:52am
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A huge thank you to iKïyå§ama Author Icon and "The WDC Angel Army" Open in new Window. for this fantastic award! *Bigsmile* *Heart*


Award from the Angel Army.

And for the wonderful MB that accompanies it! *Heart*

Merit Badge in Wings of the Angel Army [Click For More Info] Congratulations on being chosen as Angel of the Month for May 2021 by members of [Link To Item #army] ! Keep spreading those wings! *^*Bigsmile*^*
June 2, 2021 at 11:50am
June 2, 2021 at 11:50am
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It's OPEN - It's OPEN - It's OPEN!


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Check out the AMAZING packages! I want them all. *Rolleyes* *Facepalm* *Laugh*

Thank you in advance to all who participate, and a huge thank you to all the package and GP donors to date. *Heart* *Salute*
May 31, 2021 at 2:29pm
May 31, 2021 at 2:29pm
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Attention Newbies!


If you have been a member of W.Com for less than 6 months, this contest is just for you! Short Stories and poems can win prizes. Come over and take a look at what could be your first contest on W.Com. FREE to enter!


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May 22, 2021 at 7:35pm
May 22, 2021 at 7:35pm
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While sifting through the mountains of items in "Invalid Item" Open in new Window. and updating everything before we officially reopen on June 1st, I found this and remembered why I started the group.

 
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I am still amazed at the response I had when I asked for volunteers to help run the group this time around. Just as in the past, amazing people stepped forward and were quick to offer help in any way they can.

So, for 2021, I would like to thank the following members for volunteering their services:

💙 Carly-wrimo 2024 Author Icon Samberine Everose Author Icon Shaye Author Icon Andy~hating university Author Icon Lilith 🎄 Christmas Cheer Author Icon ruwth Author Icon Beacon's Anchor Author Icon Legendary❤️Mask Author Icon Turtle ~ KanyáthƐko:wa:h Author Icon Cat Carroll Author Icon Mary Ann MCPhedran Author Icon and DMT - THANK YOU WRITE.COM Author Icon

My gratitude and appreciation to all who have risen to the challenge of helping our newest members begin their WDC journey.

They say a picture paints a thousand words, but how about just three? *Heart*

Thanks from Sisco.
May 18, 2021 at 8:14pm
May 18, 2021 at 8:14pm
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The ReWrite contest will return in September 2021.

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You're proud of your portfolio. You've put up some great work, and excellent feedback has helped you make it even better. Through the years, your skill has grown - nothing shows that better than when you happen to look through your old work and suddenly feel an urge to set it on fire.

You were once proud of it, but now you see it has so many flaws that no number of revisions could save it. The characterization is weak; the description is empty, the overall style is immature and poorly formed.

Don't burn it. Rewrite it.

Warmest regards,

~ Santa Sisco ~ Author Icon *Heart*

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July 19, 2013 at 7:43pm
July 19, 2013 at 7:43pm
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Infamy! *Laugh*

I was the guest author on the "Tweep Nation" podcast this week.
It lasted for 1hr45min, so it might be best to have it playing while you do something else.
The hostesses:
Dionne Lister is a very talented Australian author. YA fantasy with lots of dragons. *Smile*
Dionne is often asked to attend and speak at literary events.
Amber Norrgard is a very talented American author. Specialising in erotic stories and poetry. *Smile*
Amber also teaches about social media.

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June 2, 2013 at 5:16pm
June 2, 2013 at 5:16pm
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"The Simple Fundraiser " Open in new Window. is giving 33% of funds raised from 1st - 30th June 2013 to the "Premium Membership Assistance Group" Open in new Window..

Please support it if you can, and spread the word. *Smile* *Heart*
February 22, 2013 at 9:46am
February 22, 2013 at 9:46am
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"Let's help each other grow- Closed" Open in new Window. Is looking for some new group Captains the help run the group and activities. We are looking for members that are proactive and approachable. You should have a good grasp of the functions of W.Com, as you will be assisting newbies with any queries they may have. Previous experience of running a group is not required, although it would be beneficial. If you are interested in applying for the position, please post in the group forum"Let's help each other grow!-Forum-Closed" Open in new Window. or e-mail myself.

Regards,

*Star* Sisco. *Star*

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February 15, 2013 at 3:41pm
February 15, 2013 at 3:41pm
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"The Simple Fundraiser " Open in new Window. is giving 33% of funds raised from 15 - 28th February 2013 to the "Premium Membership Assistance Group" Open in new Window..

Please support it if you can, and spread the word. *Smile* *Heart*

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*Star* Sisco. *Star*

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February 7, 2013 at 9:07am
February 7, 2013 at 9:07am
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Hi.

My items, "Poetry Collection" Open in new Window., "Newbies ONLY Short Story & Poem Contest" Open in new Window., "SGDG Annual Christmas Auction-Raffle " Open in new Window. and my portfolio at ~ Santa Sisco ~ Author Icon have all been honoured with a nomination to "The Quills" Open in new Window. in the Best Poetry Collection, Best New Contest, and Best Portfolio categories. To whomever nominated my items, Thank you! *Heart*

All nominations are here: "Invalid Item" Open in new Window.

Regards,

*Star* Sisco. *Star*

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December 14, 2012 at 3:27am
December 14, 2012 at 3:27am
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He left me a lovely YELLOW suitcase!

I am honoured to have been made a "Preferred Author" on W.Com.

Regards,

*Star* Sisco. *Star*

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December 2, 2012 at 8:45pm
December 2, 2012 at 8:45pm
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Hi blog readers.

For anyone not on planet Earth in November... It was NaNoWriMo. (National Novel Writing Month)

I ended the push with 50,189 words, (Target is 50k +) and as it was my first - I am exhausted. *Smile*

Well done to all that participated, even if you didn't reach the 50k! You did write more than you would have done if you hadn't taken part. *Bigsmile*

I was also very pleased to receive an e-mail to tell me I had won something else... Best member to member poetry reviews for October 2012 from "The Rising Stars Tour Bus" Open in new Window. Thank you Hannah ♫♥♫ Author Icon and GabriellaR45 Author Icon
Also a big thank you to A.T.B: It'sWhatWeDo Author Icon for providing the wonderful MB that comes with the award.

Please don't forget that the "SGDG Annual Christmas Auction-Raffle " Open in new Window. will end on Sunday 9th December.

Only 7 days left to get those tickets, and make your bids for the great packages on offer!



Rising Star Poetry Reviewer of the Month for October 2012!


Happy Christmas From Sisco

Regards,

*Star* Sisco. *Star*

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November 2, 2012 at 8:03pm
November 2, 2012 at 8:03pm
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Hello Blog readers!

I have decided to write a Blog post to keep you updated with my NaNoWriMo effort.

If you haven't heard of NaNoWriMo - look here http://www.nanowrimo.org

The objective is to write a 50,000+ word novel in thirty days or less. (1st - 30th November)

My daily word count and running total:

Day 1: 2,088 - 2,088

Day 2: 2,195 - 4,284

Day 3: 1,668 - 5,952

Day 4: 894 - 6,846

Day 5: 0 - 6,846 (Day off)

Day 6: 3,162 - 10,008

Day 7: 0 - 10,008

Day 8: 3,717 - 13,725

Sorry, I forgot to update this as I have been using the W.Com NaNoCounter...

Day 29: 45,027

Day 30: 50,189 *Smile*



I will try to update this post daily.

Good luck to all participants. *Heart*

Regards,

*Star* Sisco. *Star*


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November 2, 2012 at 7:52pm
November 2, 2012 at 7:52pm
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Hello Blog readers!

November 1st started with a beautiful e-mail and a Merit Badge.

I would like to give a huge thank you to "The WDC Angel Army" Open in new Window. for this award! *Smile*

Angel Award "Angel of the month" from WDC Angel Army Oct 2012

It was totally unexpected and really made my day/week/month/?? *Smile*

Then I managed to slowly make my way through the remainder of my e-mail, and had another nice surprise!

For completing the "Comma Sense" course, and surprising myself with an "A-." Thank you Winnie Kay Author Icon!

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A great start to November. Now let's see how NaNoWriMo goes...

Good luck to all that are taking part this year.

Regards,

*Star* Sisco. *Star*


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September 4, 2012 at 10:27am
September 4, 2012 at 10:27am
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Hi.

All the previous mentions of an off site project can now be revealed to all.

***Now defunct website***

"We also aim to place a spotlight on self-published authors. Their wonderful novels and collections are often over looked. We endeavor to find these gems, and bring them to your attention by laying down a challenge to their Authors. This challenge can be found in our ’The Hook’ section on our site."

That is where I step in with my talented assistant wizzie.

I look forward to reading a lot of first chapters from members here that have gone down the self-published route.

I hope to spotlight gripping first chapters and give it the exposure a good novel will need to succeed.

The first chapter (Prologue may be added) should 'hook' the reader into wanting to read more.

I am pleased that we have already posted some chapters and look forward to posting many more.

Unfortunately, I have also had to reject some submissions. I didn't realize how hard it is to send a rejection letter ~ but the chapter has to hook me into reading more...

I look forward to seeing many submissions from W.Com members.

Regards,

*Star* Sisco. *Star*


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August 25, 2012 at 9:34pm
August 25, 2012 at 9:34pm
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Hello readers...

First of all, "I Write in June-July-August " Open in new Window. has finally finished for me. A big thank you to Annette Author Icon for getting me to write something every week for the past 13 weeks. Well I did miss one week, but I was ending an auction and reviewing all the entries for my "Newbies ONLY Short Story & Poem Contest" Open in new Window. so I don't feel to guilty. *Smile*

I managed to get a one year premium membership renewal, due to the generosity of the wonderful people on here! Thank you all that helped - I know who you are... *Heart*

I have also been working on an off site project that will be announced on here soon. I am looking forward to that. *Bigsmile* You can expect some news next month, so watch this space!

Well I guess that is about it for now, except I am looking forward to the W.Com birthday celebrations over the next few weeks. *Smile*

Regards,

*Star* Sisco K *Star*


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