This new desktop publishing application for rich-text blogging, recently became available. It's free and I plan to learn how to use it in the coming weeks.
Windows Live Writer
http://get.live.com/writer/overview
http://get.live.com/writer/features
http://get.live.com/writer/sysreq
Wikipedia Information
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Live_Writer
Windows Live Writer Blog
http://windowslivewriter.spaces.live.com/
QUOTE: Windows Live Writer is a desktop application that makes it easy to publish rich content to your blog. Key functions include:
1. Publish to most major blog services
2. Create a compelling blog easily
3. Preview before you post
4. Compose your entries offline