Linda Lindsey - A fellow genre writer, also working on a memoir of her time spent in Iraq as non-military troop support. You may remember her from a recent article in the New York Times.
Meg Burden - Author of the absolutely phenomenal Tales of the Borderlands. If you have any interest in YA fiction or Fantasy, hie thee to Amazon and buy a copy of Northlander.

Conestoga - The Tulsa area's annual con, complete with excellent Writers' Track. Always worth a weekend of your time.
Neil Gaiman - No, really, Neil Gaiman. What else do you need?
Holly Lisle - One of the best writing resources I've found, online or otherwise.
SFWA - The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
HWA - The Horror Writers' Association.
Fangs, Fur, & Fey - A LiveJournal group membered entirely by published Urban Fantasy novelists. Excellent writing advice, and interesting discussions.
Colleen Lindsay, a.k.a. La Gringa - Agent extraordinaire. An awesome person, and prone to giving insights into the publishing business.
Baen's Bar - A great place to kick back, chat, and even get feedback on a story or two. Requires free registration.

The Mother Bear Project - Asks volunteers to knit or crochet teddy bears for disadvantaged and orphaned children around the world, especially in Africa.
The Snuggles Project - Asks volunteers to knit, crochet, or sew Snuggles (small blankets) for shelter animals. This link bears the Baby, Aldous, and Crowley Rescued Kitty Seal of Approval.
Afghans for Afghans - Another knitting and crocheting charity, this time asking for woollen items for displaced and impoverished children in Afghanistan.
The Animal Rescue Site - Point and click to feed homeless animals. This link bears the Baby, Aldous, and Crowley Rescued Kitty Seal of Approval.