Monday, October 3, 2011

When a Little Deoderant Won't Cut It

All year I've wanted to redesign my cyber homes, but time was always an issue--when isn't it, right? So I freshened everything up, but by late summer, I knew another layer of deoderant wouldn't cut it. It was time for full immersion with body wash, shampoo, and scalding hot water.



I'm so happy to finally share my new website! You can access the pages from the navigation bar at the top of this page. Feel free to browse around. I update the Home page every month with what I'm reading, what's on my iPod, any events to note, and just a brief update on life in general. You can also access my Speaking page from the home page. The Proposals page leads you to interactive pages for my active proposals and teasers of the projects I'm working on.

For Writers has .pdf files of many of my articles. I know I keep hearing "print is dead," but if you'd prefer to have a hard copy of my revision checklist or any other articles, go ahead and print them out for future reference. (All articles are copyrighted, but you're welcome to link them to your sites if you give proper credit.) You'll also find oodles of links for aspiring writers from the For Writers page.

Links to all of the social media sites I interact on are provided in the Connect page along with a sign-up form to get on my mailing list (also linked in the sidebar of my blog).

I had so much fun sprucing up my cyber home--I hope you enjoy it too!

Do you check out your favorite authors' websites? What features keep you coming back for more?

Have a wonderful first Monday of October!
Posted by Jill Kemerer at 7:00 AM
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32 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Congratulations! The new site looks great. Definitely sleeker and easier to navigate.

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  2. Laura PaulingOctober 3, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Looks great! And have I just been a little out of it - when did you sign with Rachel kent? In case it's been like a year and I totally didn't realize it - congrats!

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  3. Jessica R. PatchOctober 3, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    You know I think it looks great! Super job! Honestly, I may browse my fav authors' sites, but I don't hang out long unless I have something to hold me there, like a really great blog!

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  4. Sarah ForgraveOctober 3, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    I thought things looked different around here. :) It looks great, Jill!

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  5. K.B. OwenOctober 3, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Wow, this must have been a lot of work! I love what you've done here! It really gives a more complete sense of what you're about, and it's put together really well. Congrats, Jill! Let us know when your book is snapped up by a publisher!

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  6. Katie GanshertOctober 3, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Woohoo! You are amazing, Jill! Can't wait to look around!

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  7. JoanneOctober 3, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Love the new site, Jill! It's very inviting, with lots of great links to explore, and it's fun to see the writing projects you're working on. For me, that's a feature I like to see on an author's web site, seeing what's in the works and coming soon.

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  8. Hilary Melton-ButcherOctober 3, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Hi Jill .. what a great "new" site .. it looks so clean - while you've everything laid out so simply ..

    Congratulations - Hilary

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  9. UnknownOctober 3, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    That's exciting! Congrats!

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  10. Elle AmberleyOctober 3, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Congrats, love your new site.

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  11. Erica VetschOctober 3, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Hey, like your new digs! :)

    I keep coming back for the relationship and the content.

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  12. Wendy Paine MillerOctober 3, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Gorgeous. Going to tweet you (your site that is). :D

    ~ Wendy

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  13. StacyOctober 3, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    This is one of the best post titles ever, lol. And I love the new look. Great job!

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  14. Jill KemererOctober 3, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Good morning!

    E Louise: Thank you! I'm glad it's easily navigated. My biggest concerns were easy navigation and fast loading time. :)

    Laura: Aw, thanks! And thank you for the congrats about Rachel--I appreciate it!

    Jessica P: Same here! The main reason I go back to fave authors is because I want to find out more about them and when their next book releases. :)

    Sarah: Thank you!

    Kathy: Thanks! It was a lot of work. It took me a full month to get it together. I'm glad I can focus on writing again!

    Katie: Thank you! You know I feel the same about you. :)

    Joanne: Thanks! I feel the same--I love seeing what books are in the works by my fave authors. I DO mark my calendars for their releases!

    Hilary: Thank you! Your words mean a lot to me. It's easy to second-guess myself, you know?

    Julie: Thanks!

    Elle: Thank you!

    Erica: Me too. And huge congrats, Erica, on making the NY Best-seller list!!

    Wendy: Aw, thanks! You rock!!

    Stacy: Ha! I'm not the best title lady, so I appreciate it!

    Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  15. KaraOctober 3, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I love your new site!! I need to update/redo mine but I get so tangled up in the technical stuff it never gets done:) You are an inspiration.

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  16. Loree HuebnerOctober 3, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Love your new website! Just perfect.

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  17. Jill KemererOctober 3, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Kara: Thank you!! I know. This re-design took a lot more time and brainpower than I expected. :)

    Loree: Thank you!

    Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  18. Cindy R. WilsonOctober 3, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Jill, I'm inspired! :) Your website looks great and so easy to get around. Good job!

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  19. Keli GwynOctober 3, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Great job, Jill. The site looks wonderful.

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  20. quietspiritOctober 3, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Jill:
    I like your snazzy website. It is very simple to navigate and you have a lot of cool information on it. Congratulation.

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  21. Jennifer K. HaleOctober 3, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Love it, Jill! Sleek, modern, and super-cool. :) Just like you.

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  22. PM KavanaughOctober 3, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Wonderful site, Jill. Congrats on having all the hard work pay off. You did it!

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  23. Jill KemererOctober 4, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Cindy: Thank you!

    Keli: Thank you!

    QuietSpirit: I appreciate it--thanks!

    Jennifer: Ha! You're too kind--thanks!

    Patrice: Thank you--and thanks for listening to me about it!

    Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  24. Jennifer ShirkOctober 4, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    VERY nice!!!

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  25. christine warnerOctober 4, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Your site is gorgeous! I didn't see your old site, so have nothing to compare it too, but I'm impressed by the detail and layout of your site. I just happened to stumble upon it through another loop.

    Glad I did!

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  26. UnknownOctober 4, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Great re-design Jill. It's very clean and contemporary site/blog design. Beautiful! Kudos!

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  27. Jill KemererOctober 4, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Jennifer: Thanks!!

    Christine: Wow, thank you! I'm glad you stopped by and I appreciate your kind words. :)

    P.W.: Thanks, I appreciate it!

    Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  28. NancyOctober 4, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Jill - You truly are the most organized person I have ever known. This post just has it all. You got it all cleaned up and now it is so accessable. I'm excited about the "For Writers" part. So glad I can go there and get your great writing notes. Yes, I love the papers. They reassure me.

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  29. Laura FrantzOctober 4, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Hi Jill! Love your new look:) Just wanted to stop and say "Happy autumn" to you! Praying the writing and all else is going very well. From the fresh look of things, IT IS!!!
    Bless u bunches,
    Laura

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  30. Steven PageOctober 4, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Good writing keeps me going back to the same blogs.

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  31. Melissa AmateisOctober 5, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Love the new look, Jill!

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  32. Heather SunseriOctober 6, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    The new site looks beautiful, Jill! Congratulations!!

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