Glenys O'Connell, Author of Mystery & Romance

Okay, I confess. I do a fair amount of wandering around the web when I should be writing. Bad, bad me.

So, in order to claim I’m making use of my time instead of idly surfing, I thought I’d share some of my Web finds with you as well as a couple of books I’m reading that I’m sure you will want to look up.

 I intend the Monday Mashable (#MondayMashable) to be a regular feature, but as the road to Hell is supposed to be paved with good intentions, I’m making no promises. If you’ve found a fun or interesting website, blog, or book that you’d like to share (including your own – don’t be shy!) please put it in a comment below and I’ll add it to the next Monday Mashable list!

Web Places I visited this week – You might like them, too!

Lovely friendly writing blog/website by author Starla Criser. Bit slow to load, but well worth the wait. http://www.rubbishtopublish.com/

Almost Free Ebook Covers - How to Make an Ebook Cover that Sells Itself! http://www.squidoo.com/free-ebook-cover

A Whole Bunch of do-it-yourself (mostly) ebook cover design sites. Haven’t investigated them all but thought you’d like to take a look. http://www.ebook-cover-maker.winsite.com/

“Kristine Cayne is fascinated by the mysteries of human psychology—twisted secrets, deep-seated beliefs, out-of-control desires.” Obviously, a writer after my own heart! http://kristinecayne.blogspot.ca/

Looks like we humans have sunk to new depths of cruel behaviour: These folk aren’t animal lovers, for sure. Don’t read if you’re squeamish. http://news.petpardons.com/animal-crush-video-couple-arrested-in-texas/

A compendium of interesting stories from the web. Especially as my name is in there! http:///paper.li/Quinonostante/determined-folks

Some interesting tips & thoughts on self-publishing by Alex-Carrick of Carrick Publishing. http:///fridayflash.org/press/2012/08/23/whats-hard-and-not-hard-about-self-publishing-part-2/#comments

Books I’m reading (or read) this week:

   Are You There, Blog? It’s Me, Writer by the incomparable Kristen Lamb http:///www.amazon.com/Are-You-There-Blog-Writer/dp/1935712489/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346077886&sr=1-1&keywords=Are+You+There%2C+Blog%3F+It%27s+Me%2C+Writer

A Game of Proof by Tim Vicary. Brit crime novel at its best, with realistic, sympathetic protaganists. http:///www.amazon.com/Proof-trials-Sarah-Newby-ebook/dp/B005ALGIFK/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346078000&sr=1-1&keywords=A+Game+of+Proof

Don't forget - if you've found a website, blog, or book worth sharing, leave a comment and I'll include it in the next MondayMashable!