Visit Clever Divas

Need an update on posts by Kimberly Llewellyn? Here is a run down of them all found at Clever Divas. Enjoy! And if you're looking for some crazy antics by her alter ego, Myki Rebl, well, she's been so busy writing her latest novel that she hasn't had time to post them all! But several bad-girl birthdays are coming up, which means that Myki and her posse will be on the loose. Look out! All in the name of research...

Wedding Bliss?

Here is the funniest wedding clip I've ever seen, found on the TV show, Studio 10. I couldn't stop laughing. Here, the hosts play a 30-second clip about "wedding" bliss just before discussing the secrets to a long marriage. Joe Cuenco's relentless pursuit of the secrets to a successful marriage is to be commended. And I can't wait until his results come out in book form to share with all the world. He offers some interesting tidbits during this interview. Enjoy! --Myki

The Bookish Traveler

Going on vacation and love bookstores? Then check out my 2-8-08 article at Cleverdivas.com!

My Virtual Model

Ever wonder how an outfit would look on you before buying it? Or how to find the best pair of jeans or swimsuit right for your body type? Or have you ever wanted to view a before-and-after image of yourself if you lost or gained weight?

Then check out My Virtual Model.

You can personalize your model by adding a name and choosing hair color, body dimensions and height, based on yourself. You can change the details to see yourself thinner, heavier, with a different hair color, etc.

Also check out the "Brand Me" section on the site where you dress your model to see what you would look like in various brands. It's also good to see the most flattering clothing. (Moi? In horizontal stripes? Never!)

To find other sites that use this tool, be sure to Google "My Virtual Model." And if you want, you can Google "my virtual model" plus "weight loss" to see how others have used this cool feature in their "shape up" efforts. Wow! Just in time for the New Year -- that is, if getting healthy and fit is part of your New Year's resolutions!

Buh-bye! Myki

Christmas Cookies

It's the most wonderfully delicious time of the year! It's time to make Christmas cookies!

I was on an email loop today discussing most-searched words on Google and Yahoo. And "Christmas Cookie" is quite popular right now! So I am sharing with you a fun, easy Christmas cookie recipe. Of course, this Snowball Christmas Cookie recipe is a variation of another popular cookie called (what else?) Wedding Cookies!

If you decide to make them, let me know how they turn out. And how about you? Got any great Christmas cookie recipes you'd like to share? Please comment! I'm all mouths...er...ears!

Snowball Cookies
Yield: 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients
½ cup softened butter (1 stick)
2 T confectioner’s sugar
1 T vanilla
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup flour
Extra confectioner’s sugar

Directions
Preheat oven 350 degrees.
Cream together butter and sugar until soft.
Add vanilla and nuts; then gradually add the flour.
Shape into small balls (smaller than a ping pong ball).
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 12-15 minutes (you’ll need about 14 minutes.)
Cool for five minutes.
Roll into confectioner’s sugar.
Set aside until completely cooled.
Roll again into confectioner’s sugar.

Double Recipe

1 c butter (2 sticks)
2 c flour
4 Tbspns confectioners sugar
2 Tbspns vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts
Extra confectioners sugar

Are You a Clever Diva?

Of course you are! I am too! And that's why I've joined with several other authors to become part of this fab website called Clever Divas! It's amazing. It goes beyond your average group-author blog by offering categories of information-and-opinion articles (but don't worry, there's also a section to keep you updated on our writing too!). From decorating, to fashion, to recipes, to well-being, this site has got it all. Each of us posts on certain days (I post on the 8th, 18th, and 28th monthly), allowing room for guest experts to come in and chat too. Come visit now to get a taste of the site before the grand opening/open house as of January 2007. Visit the archives to see my posts, but be sure to visit the entire site because all these authors are terrific, and if you want special perks, register as a member of Clever Divas.

NANOWRIMO is Next Month

You Always Wanted to Write That Book
Now Is Your Chance
If you're a writer, then you should know that November is National Novel Writing Month...and it's just around the corner. I like to keep people amped up about this about a month prior so they can go to the web site www.nanowrimo.com and see what it's all about, set up an account, find out where the local writing groups are, and prepare for the fastest writing you'll ever do in a month! (I said fastest, not necessarily bestest! Editing comes later!) So, are you up the for the challenge? Tell Chris Baty that Kimberly Llewellyn sent yah! --K