Music (Fun)

This is an instrumental piece with animation that is both delightful and evocative. I had several story ideas just listening to it, while my mom (who gave me the link) uses it to relax.
http://www.youtube.com/embed/XlyCLbt3Thk?rel=0

Website Design (Programming)

A look at the psychology of the color red and how it can be used to enhance website design:
http://www.tipsandtricks-hq.com/how-to-effectively-use-the-color-red-on-your-site-4984

Submitting (Publishing)

Some tips on what’s important about the beginning of your book from Amy Boggs of Donald Maass Literary Agency
http://chasingthecrazies.wordpress.com/2012/11/30/first-five-frenzy-with-amy-boggs-of-the-donald-maass-literary-agency/

Mars Robot (Space)

A glimpse into the early discoveries of the latest Mars robot, Curiosity. Barely on the ground and already providing puzzles to explore.
http://www.space.com/18025-mars-rover-curiosity-jake-rock-surprises.html

Research (Writing)

Nine technologies that are not getting much play but could have huge impact. Time for the science fiction writers to take them in hand:
http://io9.com/5942574/9-overlooked-technologies-that-could-transform-the-world

Fall into a world where beauty is a facade, and one elf is pushed beyond reason to rid herself of the smooth-skinned curse. ~ Now available as an eBook:
Curve of Her Claw