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December 20, 2010
SUGAR RUSH Participates in the SFR Holiday Blitz
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Kimber Jr's 2010 Book Recommendations
Kimber Jr's Books of the Year Yeah, I know what you're thinking, it helps to be biologically related to the book reviewer!
December 18, 2010
December 16, 2010
Sick
I must confess I'm often thrilled to catch a cold. Gives me a legitimate reason to sit down. Reminds me of when I was ten and caught the Chicken Pox. I was thrilled out of my mind and practically skipped with joy as I left school. For a whole week, I didn't have to put with bullies. You know, I can't stand adults who think children should just deal with bullies themselves. And they actually think they're smarter than animals who, by the way, defend their offspring.
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"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me."
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What a load of crap.
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Okay, I'm headin' back to the sofa now.
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"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me."
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What a load of crap.
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Okay, I'm headin' back to the sofa now.
December 14, 2010
December 13, 2010
Colors & Symbols
If you've read SUGAR RUSH, have you noticed the color symbols? I've always included symbols in my stories, but only realized I was doing it a couple of years ago when it was pointed out to me by critique partners. Never underestimate the power of critique partners! Now, I do it on purpose.
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This is why Martin drives a brand new red Dodge Ram, wears a black and red letterman's jacket, and red t-shirt.
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Martin's eeeevil parents, Gary and Nancy Brynner drive a black Hummer and Nancy always wears a black pencil skirt.
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Ophelia loves purple, but doesn't wear it at the start of SR because Bianca would throw a fit. Adrian encourages her to wear purple anyway. As Ophelia's self-confidence grows, she wears more and more purple until the end she's wearing a beautiful purple blouse which Bianca made for her.
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Adrian wears blue, most prominantly Royal Blue. This ties into his Royal Knight character architype. His father was British Royal Navy and served with a real prince.
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Brandon wears gray because he is an Oldblood. The Oldbloods founded the vampire myth. Vampires, of course, have an evil and dangerous reputation, but Brandon is gentle and good, a little boy lost in the dark. The color gray combines black, the color of evil, with white, the color of purity and goodness.
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Dr. Deborah Dawson, called 'Debi,' has a hidden passionate nature, like her daughter, Ophelia. Her color is burgundy, which is a very dark red.
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Likewise, Joseph, has a hidden love of life, even though he is one of the supposedly 'undead.' He's an Oldblood, like Brandon, but believes in the sanctity of human life. As an Oldblood, he must keep his true nature hidden. His color is dark forest green.
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The beauty of color is it can help describe a character on a primal level. If you're curious about the symbols of color, pop over to Color Symbols Incredible Art to learn more.
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This is why Martin drives a brand new red Dodge Ram, wears a black and red letterman's jacket, and red t-shirt.
.
Martin's eeeevil parents, Gary and Nancy Brynner drive a black Hummer and Nancy always wears a black pencil skirt.
.
Ophelia loves purple, but doesn't wear it at the start of SR because Bianca would throw a fit. Adrian encourages her to wear purple anyway. As Ophelia's self-confidence grows, she wears more and more purple until the end she's wearing a beautiful purple blouse which Bianca made for her.
.
Adrian wears blue, most prominantly Royal Blue. This ties into his Royal Knight character architype. His father was British Royal Navy and served with a real prince.
.
Brandon wears gray because he is an Oldblood. The Oldbloods founded the vampire myth. Vampires, of course, have an evil and dangerous reputation, but Brandon is gentle and good, a little boy lost in the dark. The color gray combines black, the color of evil, with white, the color of purity and goodness.
.
Dr. Deborah Dawson, called 'Debi,' has a hidden passionate nature, like her daughter, Ophelia. Her color is burgundy, which is a very dark red.
.
Likewise, Joseph, has a hidden love of life, even though he is one of the supposedly 'undead.' He's an Oldblood, like Brandon, but believes in the sanctity of human life. As an Oldblood, he must keep his true nature hidden. His color is dark forest green.
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The beauty of color is it can help describe a character on a primal level. If you're curious about the symbols of color, pop over to Color Symbols Incredible Art to learn more.
December 12, 2010
My Book Recommendations for 2010
Going shopping? Pop over some gift ideas. Book Recommendations 2010
December 11, 2010
Thanks for Reading Sugar Rush!
To those of you out there who've read Sugar Rush, whether you bought it or it was a freebie,
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THANK YOU!
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Sales are better this month. As a brand new ePublished author, I celebrate every single sale. As a book reviewer I learned that it's pretty close to miraculous to achieve publication at all. If you do, then you start out at rock-bottom and have to scratch and claw your way up. Most authors can never afford to quit their day jobs.
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J.K. Rowling is a once-in-a-century phenomena. I'd be terrified out of my mind to go up against her in a game of Trivial Pursuit. I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy!
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Right now, I'm taking inventory of my time and the tasks I need to complete between now and New Year's Day. I do have four children, you know, plus a short story that wants to get out and the next full-length novel in the series. Time Management is a big deal when you're a mom who loves being with her children, but also wants to do some of her own things too.
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I need to find one of those Countdown widgets.
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THANK YOU!
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Sales are better this month. As a brand new ePublished author, I celebrate every single sale. As a book reviewer I learned that it's pretty close to miraculous to achieve publication at all. If you do, then you start out at rock-bottom and have to scratch and claw your way up. Most authors can never afford to quit their day jobs.
.
J.K. Rowling is a once-in-a-century phenomena. I'd be terrified out of my mind to go up against her in a game of Trivial Pursuit. I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy!
.
Right now, I'm taking inventory of my time and the tasks I need to complete between now and New Year's Day. I do have four children, you know, plus a short story that wants to get out and the next full-length novel in the series. Time Management is a big deal when you're a mom who loves being with her children, but also wants to do some of her own things too.
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I need to find one of those Countdown widgets.
December 10, 2010
"Reading With Our Blinders On"
I'm Fantasy author Lisa Shearin's guest today! Pop on over and read about why some readers only read one kind of book. Help us brainstorm how to persuede them to read other good stuff. Kimber An at Lisa Shearin's Blog If you comment, you're entered into a drawing to win a copy of SUGAR RUSH. Also, I just want to add that Lisa is an awesome Fantasy author and seems to always have contests going on at her blog. I've learned a lot from her on the writing craft, as well as how to connect with readers.
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