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March 27, 2010
This is one of my all-time favorite songs. I connect with...
This is one of my all-time favorite songs. I connect with the lyrics on so many levels, and even though I hate that they have to remove the swear words to put it on YouTube (because with something like this, the language, in my opinion, isn't gratuitous but an authentic, artistic reflection of the message), it's still awesome. And the video's incredible, too.
Hope you find meaning in it, too.
And hey! Don't hate on the rap!
March 26, 2010
It's a Very, Very Mad World…
Happy Weekend, everybody!
March 25, 2010
Thursday Night Write
Time for another edition of Thursday Night Write!! But first, a couple quick notes.
Author Melissa Walker just featured the Prophecy and Guardian covers on her Cover Stories feature, so if you're looking for all the dirt on how and why the cover change came about, take a look!
And speaking of covers, the Prophecy paperback and Guardian of the Gate covers are up official-like on Amazon, B&N, and Borders.com. They are GORGEOUS, if I do say so myself, and I'm super excited to see them out in the w...
March 24, 2010
A Love Letter to the Page
Dear Notebook, Blank Computer Screen, Empty Page,
I realized today that you have been my dearest friend. Come now! Don't protest! It's true.
While I am blessed to have a few close friends, many lovely, caring acquaintances, and family members who attempt to accept, if not completely understand me, you have been the constant in my life.
As a child and teenager, I could always count on you to take me away. I found solace in your silence. You didn't preach or lecture. You didn't tell me I was too y...
March 22, 2010
Germany, Polytechnique, and Scott Westerfeld!
This week's Anonymous Teen reader has made me feel calm and peaceful already, just because of her code name, Tranquility, and the lovely photo she chose at left.
Ahhhhhh! So nice!
Plus, she's just a sweetheart and always makes me smile when I "see" her online.
JUST THE FACTS
Interview Code Name (you choose!); Tranquility.
Current country of residence; Canada.Male or female? Female.Age; 16.ABOUT THE BOOKSHow many books, on average, do you read a month? It depends, but I tend to devour at least...
March 20, 2010
Hodge Podge!
Since I never do this to you guys, I thought I'd take the opportunity to catch up on a couple of things before I post an awesome trailer for the upcoming Predator remake.
First, a reminder that I'll be signing at Books of Wonder tomorrow at 5pm for the 2010 Teen Author Festival tomorrow. I'd so love to see you there, but even if you can't make it at 5pm, there will be tons of incredible YA authors signing all day starting at 10am. You can find out more by going to the event's Facebook page.
One...
March 18, 2010
Thursday Night Write with Rhonda Stapleton
Guess what, you guys? I have a surprise for youuuuuu!
It's time for another edition of Open Mic on Thursday Night Write, and this week I've arranged to have another wonderful guest commentator.
But before I get to that I just want to remind everyone that I'll be at Books of Wonder for the HUGE NYC Teen Author Festival signing on Sunday. Nearly 100 YA authors will be signing in shifts all day long. My shift is from 5:00pm-5:45pm. It's going to be awesome, and Books of Wonder is an amazing...
March 16, 2010
Blogging the Blogosphere
Lately, I've noticed a lot of muttering about the blogosphere. It seems everyone, everywhere is discussing the online writing community.
I'm not immune. I realized the other day that it's been almost exactly a year since I became a consistent presence online, and I can't help thinking how much has changed in that time. A year ago, authors, bloggers, and readers were exclaiming over the number of new writing-related blogs, and yet it seems like they just keep coming, along with more and more...
March 15, 2010
Adventure, Dying, and an Ocean's Sigh
This week's Anonymous Teen Reader is Marlene from California! She loves My Chemical Romance, real romance (I'm seeing a theme here!), and the ocean.ZHope you enjoy getting to know her as much as I did!ZP.S. My reader interviews are booked through April, but if you'd like to be featured, send me a Facebook or Myspace email or DM me on Twitter!ZJUST THE FACTSZInterview Code Name (you choose!); MarleneCurrent country of residence; Perris, California. Riverside County.
Male or female?
March 13, 2010
Sweet Dreams
In honor of the fact that I saw Alice in Wonderland today, I'm posting Marilyn Manson's awesome cover of Sweet Dreams with this incredible Johnny Depp tribute.
Enjoy!
