A couple of my internet buddies host a radio show every Tuesday at 5 PM EST called Giant Squid Open Mike. Each week a guest calls in to talk about a variety of topics that pertain to Squidoo lensmaking and general topics of interest to anyone writing on the internet today. Joan Adams and Kate Loving Shenk host this 1/2 hour show with such enthusiasm and joy. You can't help but have a good time while you also learn about the latest information about the community, new features, or a veteran giving tips of how to succeed.

Last week, veteran lensmaster AJ2008 talked to us about etiquette on Squidoo and how important that is. She gave some great tips on how to leave a proper comment on a lens that will truly help the person who wrote the lens.

One very special guest last year was the one and only PotPieGirl that so many people have learned internet marketing from.

This afternoon, Tuesday January 26th, I have the honor of being Joan and Kate's guest speaker. Come join us with a fun conversation on Giant Squid Open Mike. Log in and join in the Chat Room too!

Don't fret if you miss today's broadcast...you can always listen to an archive version after the show.

I would like to take the time to introduce you to another Giant Squid hopeful today. Jennifer is one of the members on my coaching team.

She has written some incredible lenses about historical monuments and pre-historic artwork around the world. I found them simply amazing and I hope you will too.

Jennifer, born a Brit, also writes about different types of teas. She introduced me to a few I was not aware of.

Visit her profile and choose some lenses of hers to read, you won't be disappointed.

Profile Page for Jennifer

I'm currently coaching a small team of members of the TEAM ONE team. We are one of the 5 teams of lensmasters who are working towards Giant Squid or Giant Squid 100 in the September 2009 challenge.

Today I would like to feature Ralph Morales aka RustyM62 .

Ralph wrote a particularly funny lens about his life so far at Squidoo. I don't think he has anything to worry about, he has written some really informative lenses about TV repair that are sure to earn him some income once he catches on in the search engines.

I wanted to share this lens with my readers today:

How to become a complete failure on Squidoo

The newest deadline to become a Giant Squid is September 30, 2009. Teams have been created by Giant Squid Greeters to help potential Giants to reach their goals. Joining one of these groups is not required but it is extremely helpful for any lensmaster wanting to reach the status of Giant.

What is a Giant Squid? Well, it is a lensmaster who has created 50 quality lenses on Squidoo. Quality is the keyword. Once submitted your lenses are read to see if they meet the standards to be a Giant.

If you are contemplating trying for Giant by this next deadline, please consider joining the team that I am on for this round. I'm already a Giant Squid and am going for the Giant 100 status this time around. I joined Team One lead by Mimi (GrowWear) and it promises to be a fantastic team. Mimi is offering a personal coach for those potential Giants that feel that they may need to help. I've volunteered to coach a small group of our team members.

The deadline to join is August 1, 2009. Just visit the Team One page and sign up in the comment box to join. There is a special area that you will be able to visit for encouragement, coaching, inspiration, and well just some great fun!