Part 2 (Archetypes) of "A Hero's Journey" for the fiction writer is up: figure out your characters, what role they play...are they fulfilling a dramatic function? http: / / sfgirl-thealiennextd oor. blogspot. com/ 2008/ 10/ heros-journey-part-2 -archetypes. html

According to Christopher Vogler (author of The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers) “all stories consist of a few common structural elements found universally in myths, fairy tales, dreams, and movies. They are known collectively as The Hero’s Journey.” http: / / sfgirl-thealiennextd oor. blogspot. com/ 2008/ 10/ heros-journeypart-1- journey. html This first of a series of posts on The Hero's Journey describes the journey itself.

Thanks for being a member of dcr Blogs dot Com. If you've not stopped by in a while, I'll been posting money saving tips lately. I think I will make this a weekly (or more frequent) feature if there is interest. Here's my latest: http: / / www. dcrblogs. com/ 2008/ 10/ 05/ a-hodgepodge-of-savi ngs/

In the wake of Hurricane Ike, many are still without services. Is global warming the cause for increased frequency and intensity of violent storms like Ike? http: / / sfgirl-thealiennextd oor. blogspot. com/ 2008/ 09/ intensity-of-hurrica ne-ike-linked-to. html

[Singing sands] at times fill the air with the sounds of all kinds of musical instruments, and also of drums and the clash of arms—Marco Polo, 13th Century Explorer Certain sand dunes, particularly when disturbed, will occasionally emit a loud, low-pitch rumble that lasts up to 15 minutes and can be heard up to 6 miles (10 kilometers) away. Find out why: http: / / sfgirl-thealiennextd oor. blogspot. com/ 2008/ 09/ singing-sandsnatures -boom-boxes. html. Nature is SO COOL!

Are the big MMO blogs feeling threatened by competition? http: / / www. dcrblogs. com/ 2008/ 08/ 24/ are-the-big-mmo-blog s-feeling-threatened -by-growing-competit ion/ Decide for yourself!

What does the exquisite Chambord raspberry liqueur and Louisville Kentucky have in common? Find out and also get cool recipes for drinks and desserts. http: / / sfgirl-thealiennextd oor. blogspot. com/ 2008/ 08/ chambord-liqueur-roy ale-deluxethe-taste. html

OOPS.... sorry, I sent you the wrong URL. Here is the right one for NASA's 50th birthday: http: / / sfgirl-thealiennextd oor. blogspot. com/ 2008/ 07/ nasa-celebrates-its- 50th-aniversary. html

NASA celebrates its 50th anniversary: read a summary of its wonderful history and catch some VERY COOL PICS! http: / / sfgirl-thealiennextd oor. blogspot. com/ 2007/ 11/ sacred-balance. html

That was weird. MyBlogLog just changed its looks while I was on it. Talk about a weird experience. Speaking of weird experiences, have you stopped by my blog lately? I've missed you!