Wednesday, June 7, 2017

IWSG Wednesday



The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Members post about their doubts and fears, discuss struggles and triumphs, and offer words of encouragement to others who are struggling. 

My post this month is just for fun and--sorry guys--geared toward the female populace in the blogosphere.  Have you seen the book charm bracelets that are gaining popularity? Steven King. Nancy Drew. Agatha Christie. Etc. I decided I wanted one with my books. I discovered Robin Smetana  on twitter, contacted her and asked if she could make me a bracelet.  She had it made in twenty-four hours.  And she was such a joy to work with, professional, pleasant and energetic.
This is what I ended up with:

Before I discovered Robin, I had ordered this charm. I liked it, but it was a LONG time from order to delivery. The cost was eight dollars including shipping and handling, which wasn't bad for one charm, but I would have needed twenty-five and a bracelet.  Yikes! Needless to say I was thrilled to find Robin whose prices were/are very reasonable....And I love her work.
What about you. Got any fun pieces of jewelry or novelties you'd like to share?


Answer to Yesterday's Question:
6

3 is the normal response.  For most (of) us, the brain doesn't process the word OF.  It's a sticky note that doesn't normally adhere to the brain.

We've got a smart crowd. Lots of you figured it out.  I fell in the 3 category, which I guess makes me normal--whatever normal may be:)


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  1. Elephant's ChildJune 7, 2017 at 12:55 AM

    Love your book charm. A stunner. Probably my most treasured pieces are the ones my father made.
    And I am relieved to know that I didn't receive a failing grade yesterday.

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  2. Valerie-JaelJune 7, 2017 at 1:58 AM

    LOVE that bracelet, what a stunner. I'm glad I'm normal, first time in my life....Hugs, Valerie

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  3. Bleubeard and ElizabethJune 7, 2017 at 2:22 AM

    This bracelet is fabulous. I was really impressed. So much better than having to wait several weeks only to realize you would be out a fortune if you wanted all your books made like that charm. Very fortunate.

    Glad I'm not normal. I guess because I read EVERY word in a sentence, these things stand out. I seem to immediately zoom in if I see a wrong or misspelled word. I guess I'd make a good reader for misspelled or wrong words.

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    1. Sandra CoxJune 7, 2017 at 10:10 AM

      Thanks, Elizabeth. I thought it was a lot of fun. I hope I'm not exaggerating but it seems like it was a couple of months before I got the one charm back and though the little books are cute, they would have been too clunky for a charm bracelet. Robin really is great to work with and she does a lot of other fun jewelry besides book charms. I love her.

      And no you're not normal YOU are genius:)

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  4. Margaret DJune 7, 2017 at 2:53 AM

    A different kind of bracelet.

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  5. SharonJune 7, 2017 at 3:34 AM

    Cute bracelet! Wonderful idea.

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  6. nashvillecats2June 7, 2017 at 4:25 AM

    I did love your book charm. It's great.

    Yvonne.

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  7. Heather R. HoldenJune 7, 2017 at 4:27 AM

    Wow, that book charm bracelet is amazing! Very cool how you were able to get a custom-made one like that, and so promptly, too!

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    1. Sandra CoxJune 7, 2017 at 11:03 AM

      Hi Heather,
      I enjoy it. And it was truly amazing how quickly Robin got it done.

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  8. WILLIE...! =(^..^)=June 7, 2017 at 5:30 AM

    The 'F' riddle, must be on the first attempt!
    Not a second, third..etc...Strange about the
    brain...I counted five, that was strange to..
    As l've got the IQ of a rocking horse...! :0).

    Love that bracelet...very chunky! Think you'd
    need one on the other wrist, to balance up a
    bit...! :).

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    1. Sandra CoxJune 7, 2017 at 11:11 AM

      Apparently your rocking horse is genius:)

      Is the other bracelet to keep me from listing to the side? :)

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    2. WILLIE...! =(^..^)=June 8, 2017 at 1:50 AM

      Listing! Listing! Yes! That's
      it..Listening! :0).

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  9. Alex J. CavanaughJune 7, 2017 at 6:39 AM

    Twenty-five books? I'm in awe... But cool you were able to get a bracelet with all of them.
    I saw six - and the ones in 'of' were the first ones that registered. I wonder what that means...

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    1. Sandra CoxJune 7, 2017 at 11:12 AM

      I have no life, Alex:)

      It means you're genius;)

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  10. NicolaJune 7, 2017 at 7:31 AM

    What a fabulous idea!! That's new to me. Have a super month and thanks for sharing!

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    1. Sandra CoxJune 7, 2017 at 12:59 PM

      My pleasure, Nicola. You have a great one too!

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  11. L. Diane WolfeJune 7, 2017 at 7:49 AM

    How precious! I've had posters and mugs made of my book covers.

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  12. Crystal CollierJune 7, 2017 at 8:07 AM

    I love it. Actually, I have my time-travel set of jewelry to celebrate my series. Have you seen those mini books though? I was REALLY tempted to get a couple of those made because they're so stinkin cool!

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    1. Sandra CoxJune 7, 2017 at 2:20 PM

      Excellent, Crystal!
      That second charm is a little book and yes they are cute:)

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  13. Jamie GhioneJune 7, 2017 at 8:14 AM

    Like that idea for your bracelet. And yes, I already knew the answer to that question :)

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    1. Sandra CoxJune 7, 2017 at 2:30 PM

      Thanks, Jamie:)
      Did you get all six the first time around?

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  14. Ann BennettJune 7, 2017 at 8:21 AM

    I'm all about having fun and the bracelet looks fun.

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  15. JeanieJune 7, 2017 at 9:45 AM

    Your bracelet is fabulous and thanks for sharing Robin's info. She's very talented and what a wonderful idea! Worth every cent, I think!

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    1. Sandra CoxJune 7, 2017 at 6:48 PM

      She does great work and creates wonderful family mementos.

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  16. donna bakerJune 7, 2017 at 10:01 AM

    That is the cutest, neatest bracelet. So glad you found it. I gave my childhood charm bracelet to my daughter.

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    1. Sandra CoxJune 7, 2017 at 6:53 PM

      I love it when jewelry is passed down to the next generation. Your daughter now has a heirloom.

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  17. Pat HattJune 7, 2017 at 10:44 AM

    That is sure neat indeed. A great idea.

    The first two ofs registered with me but the third took me a moment to find.

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    1. Sandra CoxJune 7, 2017 at 7:32 PM

      :)

      You're a genius, Pat:)
      They totally escaped me.

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  18. emaginetteJune 7, 2017 at 12:31 PM

    Cover Art charms--what a lovely idea. :-)

    Anna from elements of emaginette

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    1. Sandra CoxJune 7, 2017 at 7:38 PM

      A friend of mine has Agatha Christie on a braided bracelet:)

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  19. Chrys FeyJune 7, 2017 at 12:36 PM

    I have a charm bracelet, and the charms actually symbolize my published books/ebooks. :) I love those cover art charms, though!

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    1. Sandra CoxJune 7, 2017 at 7:52 PM

      That's very special and meaningful, Chrys. What charms are on the bracelet?

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  20. cleemckenzieJune 7, 2017 at 1:29 PM

    I'd love a charm bracelet like that! What fun.

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  21. HRBennett87June 7, 2017 at 3:20 PM

    I love those charms! I want to get that as a string to hang around my house.

    That aside, I don't have much in the way of fun jewelry. The exception being my coin necklace that my wife and I swapped (we both had one, just different designs) and my wedding ring (which is the one ring from Lord of the Rings)

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    1. Sandra CoxJune 7, 2017 at 7:46 PM

      Ha!
      What a lovely and meaningful thing to do, swapping necklaces.
      Your wedding ring is very Preciousssss:)

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  22. Tamara NarayanJune 7, 2017 at 4:41 PM

    I've seen tests like that before. The charm bracelet is pretty cool. You sure have a lot of books! I don't wear jewelry except my wedding ring and a watch. I take after my mother that way, but she had eczema and didn't wear jewelry for that reason.

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  23. Jennifer Williams-Fields June 7, 2017 at 7:56 PM

    I love that charm bracelet! I'm sure Robin will be getting a lot more business after this post.

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    1. Sandra CoxJune 8, 2017 at 2:07 PM

      Hi Jennifer,
      I think anyone who goes to her will be pleased with the results:)

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  24. BirgitJune 7, 2017 at 10:48 PM

    What a great gift idea actually and I think I see another book cover on the bracelet. What a great way to show appreciation of the book than to do this for someone who loves charm bracelets or even a pendant actually.

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    1. Sandra CoxJune 8, 2017 at 2:12 PM

      Great idea, Birgit. A writer would love for someone to give them a 'their-book' related gift:)
      When my uncle passed, I asked Robin to make a pendant with their wedding picture on it for my aunt.

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  25. Susan Gourley/KelleyJune 7, 2017 at 11:36 PM

    Those are cool. I don't wear much jewelry but I would find a place to wear that.

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  26. Geo.June 8, 2017 at 2:03 AM

    Lovely and festive bracelet! 3 f's are normal? Well, that's some consolation for my long-ago schooldays.

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  27. Lowcarb team memberJune 11, 2017 at 5:26 PM

    Charm bracelets are quite popular ...

    Many thanks for the answer to the 'F' question.

    All the best Jan

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  28. Magic Love CrowJune 12, 2017 at 5:06 PM

    That bracelet is so cool Sandra! Love!!! I really love it!!!
    6??? Ok, I am normal, but kind of freaky too! LOL!
    Big Hugs!

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