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February 25, 2010
Thursday Night Write!
My first order of business tonight it to give you some VERY exciting news!
My publisher, Little Brown, has decided to grace the Prophecy covers with a whole new look! The paperback cover for Prophecy of the Sisters AND the cover for Guardian of the Gate will both be revealed next Wednesday, March 3rd, at 10am on the Prophecy of the Sisters community site. I've seen the covers, and all I can say is they are GORGEOUS and I can't wait to share them with you guys. You have to go look next week...
February 24, 2010
Inspiration and Friendship
I've been fortunate to know a few people who have been truly wonderful to me this past year.
But I have a confession to make.
I'm always reluctant to say anything, because the people in question actually mean something to me, and I never want them to feel like I'm using them for publicity. The truth is, I'm a terrible schmoozer. I suck at sucking up and I suck at doing things for people with the idea that they're going to do something for me in return. And sometimes, honestly, I wish I were...
February 22, 2010
Charity & The Unexpected. Meet Aislinn!
This week's Anonymous Teen Reader is Aislinn from Canada! Aislinn has a philanthropic streak and worries about Global Warming. Read on to learn more about this amazing teen…
ALL ABOUT YOU;
Code Name (you choose!): Aislinn
Age: 17 years old
Current country of residence: Canada
Male or female: Female
ABOUT THE BOOKS
How many books, on average, do you read a month? About 3…(not including school books).
Favorite kind of book and why; I basically love books that have something surreal in it. It can be...
February 20, 2010
Music for a Saturday Night
This one's for my very good friend, Jenny, at Potbellied Giraffe for her amazing post yesterday (plus the Tori Amos video, which I love).
I
February 18, 2010
Open Mic – Thursday Night Write
I had so much fun reading your pieces from last week's prompt! They were all wildly original and wonderful and thought-provoking.
I think it was nice to mix it up a little, so from now on, I'm going to call my Thursday post Thursday Night Writes and mix it up between writing prompts for Flash Fiction, our beloved Open Mic, and anything else writing-related that sounds fun.
I love the interaction we have going here and continue to be amazed at how warm and encrouraging you are to one another...
February 16, 2010
Your Next Clue…
I know this is a Lord of the Rings clip, but there are three, count 'em, THREE clues for Guardian of the Gate in this clip.
I promise!
Plus, who doesn't just love these movies?
February 13, 2010
Saturday Nighttttt!
Just for you, one of my favorite SNL sketches. I
more about "SNL Just The Funny Parts: Yes You Can…", posted with vodpod
February 12, 2010
Do You Believe in Love at First Sight?
Tonight's Not So Old Fashioned Advice question involves that ever-enigmatic mystery; love at first sight.
Please pitch in and offer this guest your words of wisdom in the comments section. And remember; if you have a question for a future column, leave it here under comments. You can stay incognito by using "Anonymous" in the name field and not posting your email address.
Fine print; I can't be held responsible for decisions made based on the advice herein. These are only my opinions. I'm not a...
February 11, 2010
Wanna Play?
In lieu of Open Mic this week, I decided to see if you guys wanted to play a little Flash Fiction.
Flash Fiction is a great way to keep your writing brain in shape. It forces you to work fast, to streamline your story, and to let instinct be your guide. Most of all, it's FUN! There are no rules! You can create a poem, a Short-Short, part of a script, or use it to start a new book or take your characters someplace totally different. It's really, really cool to see how many different stories...
February 9, 2010
Totally Inappropriate
Which sometimes makes for the best kind of dress!
Seriously, though. This is not at all period or fashionably appropriate for Prophecy's era, but how gorgeous is that blueeee? Sheesh. THIS is a dress, right?
You can see more in Bizarre Boudoir's Etsy store!
Sigh.
On another note, I have something TOTALLY different for you Thursday in lieu of Open Mic (and yes, it IS interactive AND writing-related like Open Mic! *teases*), and next week, we're going to have fun casting the Prophecy movie! So...
