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June 6, 2014
Poetry Friday: A Flowered Conjunction
A Flowered Conjunction A universe of bopping spheres and pulsed patterns blasts into my own. Lorie Ann Grover, 2014 I happened upon this flower early one morning in Phoenix. The color is not altered.
June 3, 2014
Fun Times on the Blink Book Tour, 2014
The Second Leg of the Blink Tour, May 15-17th, 2014: Jill Williamson, Lisa Bergren, Jonathan Friesen, and Lorie Ann Grover
We rocked the tour! It was so much fun hanging with the Blinkites! We got to know each other and a ton of readers. There was swag, there were smiles, there were fan moments and awe as we listened to each other read and teens read to us.
Signing swag and talking to teens, Jill Williamson and Lorie Ann GroverShout out to the teen poet at Evergreen Junior High, in Salt Lake City, who left us speechless with her poem. What a privilege to duck into schools and share moments with so many. Whether it was field day, an hour before second lunch, or two weeks till graduation, time was set aside to talk about books.
Preparing to speak at Imagine School of Avondale, Lisa Bergren and Jonathan Friesen
At the Salt Lake Library entrance, Lorie Ann Grover, Lisa Bergren, Jill Williamson, and Jonathan FriesenThe Salt Lake Library wowed us as it soared above our heads. We got to join Bryan Youngand his writers’ group, Prose and the Spoken Word, where we were able to read, hear new works from local authors, and meet long time facebook followers. Thanks to King’s English for supporting sales.
We had a scrumptious media luncheon at Aunt Chiladas orchestrated by BookSparks who know how to stage a party. Great fun meeting Literologieand SheKnows in person plus teens and local book club leaders.
The Blink Tour and awesome ladies from BookSparks
At Changing Handswe met with their start up YA Book Club and then spoke with family, friends,writers, and readers. Our parting gifts were awesome as we got to choose anything from the store. Lisa found a shirt with a giant smile on it for Jonathan. When we went outside, we all laughed as a Cheshire cat bloomed in the sun. I got to meet in person, Georgia Cranston, my longtime friend from readergirlz. We’ve known each other online since 2008 when rgz hosted Stephenie Meyer!
Georgia Cranston and Lorie Ann Grover
Tidbit on the Blinkites: The other three were all writing on the down time. I had just turned my revision in for Hit, so was taking a break, noodling my work-in-progress, but they were typing away, Jill aiming for her daily 2,000 words. Amazing.Heads up to schools across the country: I watched these authors speak and it would be an awesome treat to have them visit your readers. Jonathan, standing 6’5”, delivers his stories with so much emotion and strength. He finds a rhythm like a slam poet. Everyone is moved by his authentic voice. Jill speaks with boundless energy, connecting to the teens on everything from her works, to David Tennant, to Star Wars. She’s infectious. And Lisa stands and speaks with such calm authority, you can see the audience lean in, trusting her insights and encouragements. And then of course I’m up there, my 6’ self under an enormous hat, talking about 300 rejections, gendercide, dreams dying and being reborn. It was a complimentary panel of support and cheer. So thanks for coming out to meet us on the second leg of the tour. Thanks to those who supported the first half. I’m sure it was just as fun!
With my boots back up on the shelf awaiting the ALA Annual Conference, all the Blink Authors send out love. Happy reading to everyone. Your next great read is only a blink away! I’m sure of it, because we are all back to writing. Shhhhhhh.
We rocked the tour! It was so much fun hanging with the Blinkites! We got to know each other and a ton of readers. There was swag, there were smiles, there were fan moments and awe as we listened to each other read and teens read to us.
Signing swag and talking to teens, Jill Williamson and Lorie Ann GroverShout out to the teen poet at Evergreen Junior High, in Salt Lake City, who left us speechless with her poem. What a privilege to duck into schools and share moments with so many. Whether it was field day, an hour before second lunch, or two weeks till graduation, time was set aside to talk about books.
Preparing to speak at Imagine School of Avondale, Lisa Bergren and Jonathan Friesen
At the Salt Lake Library entrance, Lorie Ann Grover, Lisa Bergren, Jill Williamson, and Jonathan FriesenThe Salt Lake Library wowed us as it soared above our heads. We got to join Bryan Youngand his writers’ group, Prose and the Spoken Word, where we were able to read, hear new works from local authors, and meet long time facebook followers. Thanks to King’s English for supporting sales.
We had a scrumptious media luncheon at Aunt Chiladas orchestrated by BookSparks who know how to stage a party. Great fun meeting Literologieand SheKnows in person plus teens and local book club leaders.
The Blink Tour and awesome ladies from BookSparks
At Changing Handswe met with their start up YA Book Club and then spoke with family, friends,writers, and readers. Our parting gifts were awesome as we got to choose anything from the store. Lisa found a shirt with a giant smile on it for Jonathan. When we went outside, we all laughed as a Cheshire cat bloomed in the sun. I got to meet in person, Georgia Cranston, my longtime friend from readergirlz. We’ve known each other online since 2008 when rgz hosted Stephenie Meyer!
Georgia Cranston and Lorie Ann Grover
Tidbit on the Blinkites: The other three were all writing on the down time. I had just turned my revision in for Hit, so was taking a break, noodling my work-in-progress, but they were typing away, Jill aiming for her daily 2,000 words. Amazing.Heads up to schools across the country: I watched these authors speak and it would be an awesome treat to have them visit your readers. Jonathan, standing 6’5”, delivers his stories with so much emotion and strength. He finds a rhythm like a slam poet. Everyone is moved by his authentic voice. Jill speaks with boundless energy, connecting to the teens on everything from her works, to David Tennant, to Star Wars. She’s infectious. And Lisa stands and speaks with such calm authority, you can see the audience lean in, trusting her insights and encouragements. And then of course I’m up there, my 6’ self under an enormous hat, talking about 300 rejections, gendercide, dreams dying and being reborn. It was a complimentary panel of support and cheer. So thanks for coming out to meet us on the second leg of the tour. Thanks to those who supported the first half. I’m sure it was just as fun!
With my boots back up on the shelf awaiting the ALA Annual Conference, all the Blink Authors send out love. Happy reading to everyone. Your next great read is only a blink away! I’m sure of it, because we are all back to writing. Shhhhhhh.
May 30, 2014
Poetry Friday: Twilight's Blush
Lorie Ann Grover, 2014
I tried out Superstickies for today's Poetry Friday haiku. Pretty fun! This was inspired by a glance out the window as the sun set.
May 22, 2014
Poetry Friday: Spring's Laden Lilac
Spring's Laden Lilac Scent spilling, bending;intoxicating, laden, curved fingers of hope. Lorie Ann Grover, 2014
May 14, 2014
Blink Tour Playlist: Any more suggestions?
Blink Tour, 2014 by Lorie Ann Grover on Grooveshark
Getting my tunes together to hit the road for the Blink Tour with Jill Williamson, Jonathan Friesen, and Lisa T. Bergren. Any other suggestions to rock the road? Or how about for the way home? :~)
Getting my tunes together to hit the road for the Blink Tour with Jill Williamson, Jonathan Friesen, and Lisa T. Bergren. Any other suggestions to rock the road? Or how about for the way home? :~)
May 12, 2014
Firstborn Book Nerd Blog Tour: May 12-21
As I get ready to tour, Book Nerd Blog Tours is also featuring Firstborn this week! Here's the fabbity lineup which includes a vlog, giveaways, and a little bit of kiss and tell. Thank you Book Nerds!
May 12th Monday: Jean Book Nerd INTERVIEW & VLOG POSTMay 13th Tuesday: A Reading Nurse REVIEW
May 14th Wednesday: Fictionally Obsessed 7 FAVORITE BOOKS
May 15th Thursday: The Cover Contessa REVIEW & THIS OR THAT
May 16th Friday: Beauty and the Bookshelf DREAM CAST
May 17th Saturday: Once Upon a Twilight REVIEW
May 18th Sunday: A Dream Within a Dream REVIEW & TENS LIST
May 19th Monday: To Read is Divine REVIEW & GUEST POST
May 20th Tuesday: TTC Books and More REVIEW & MUSIC PLAYLIST
May 21st Wednesday: Chapter by Chapter 5 RANDOM THINGS
May 8, 2014
Poetry Friday: Within the Storm
Within the Storm The sky cracks light andshoots shafts to the soil where myheart blooms warmth and awe. Lorie Ann Grover, 2014
Blink Tour 2014: Going to Hit the Road!
“BLINK TOUR” May 12 – May 17, 2014Jackson, MS * Decatur, GA * Memphis, TN * * Salt Lake City, UT * Tempe, AZFeaturing: Robert Treskillard, Lorie Langdon, Carey Corp, Jill Williamson, Lisa Bergren, Lorie Ann Grover & Jonathan Friesen I'm so excited to be hitting the road with these awesome Blink authors! Hope to catch you on tour!
May 5, 2014
May 2, 2014
Poetry Friday: Two Haiku, At a Respectable Age and One Star Review
At a Respectable Age Age covers beauty:in wrinkled skin, tusks poised tolower or thrust through. ~and~ One Star Review My wrinkled eyelidjudges, assesses, and deemsyou worth one trumpet. Lore Ann Grover, 2014
