J.R. Barker's Blog: Interviews, rants, blogs and insane bits of fluff from my mind., page 4
March 12, 2012
Interview with an author, this weeks author- Michael Cargill
Michael Cargill
Author of-
Shades of Grey, Slaughter in Barnaby Close, Shelter from Thunder and Diary of a Dork
What genres do you write?
Writing is actually a recent thing for me and I haven’t really settled on any particular genres yet. The few things I have so far penned have all been short stories so it has enabled me to dip my toe into a number of different story types. I am a bit of a WWII nut so I enjoyed writing the two WWII stories quite a lot. I want to do some more but finding the right angle is the tricky part.
The idea I have in my head for my next story is a thriller. Thrillers are quite interesting to write actually. The surprise and suspense can be, erm, surprising and buttock-clenchingly suspenseful even for me as the ideas take shape in my mind.
Read the rest of this interview at:
http://www.jrbarker.info/interview-wi...
Works by this author
Shades of Grey
John is not a very nice man. He works for the government. So who has tied him to a chair and what do they want? James is a British soldier during WWII. Tom is a young boy with a terrible secret.
Three stories. Three very different people. All of them battling to survive.
Available on: Amazon. com / uk
Shelter from Thunder
Sam is a quiet and lonely boy who had the misfortune to be born a few years before World War II. Finding shelter from German bomber planes is almost a daily part of his life now but he wonders when his luck will run out…
Free from: smashwords
Slaughter
None of the residents of Barnaby Close are particularly unhappy. It’s in a nice area and the families are well off and caring. So why have they started killing each other?
Free from: smashwords
Author of-
Shades of Grey, Slaughter in Barnaby Close, Shelter from Thunder and Diary of a Dork
What genres do you write?
Writing is actually a recent thing for me and I haven’t really settled on any particular genres yet. The few things I have so far penned have all been short stories so it has enabled me to dip my toe into a number of different story types. I am a bit of a WWII nut so I enjoyed writing the two WWII stories quite a lot. I want to do some more but finding the right angle is the tricky part.
The idea I have in my head for my next story is a thriller. Thrillers are quite interesting to write actually. The surprise and suspense can be, erm, surprising and buttock-clenchingly suspenseful even for me as the ideas take shape in my mind.
Read the rest of this interview at:
http://www.jrbarker.info/interview-wi...
Works by this author
Shades of Grey
John is not a very nice man. He works for the government. So who has tied him to a chair and what do they want? James is a British soldier during WWII. Tom is a young boy with a terrible secret.
Three stories. Three very different people. All of them battling to survive.
Available on: Amazon. com / uk
Shelter from Thunder
Sam is a quiet and lonely boy who had the misfortune to be born a few years before World War II. Finding shelter from German bomber planes is almost a daily part of his life now but he wonders when his luck will run out…
Free from: smashwords
Slaughter
None of the residents of Barnaby Close are particularly unhappy. It’s in a nice area and the families are well off and caring. So why have they started killing each other?
Free from: smashwords
March 10, 2012
The world is a strange place
Today I have found out just how strange the world is. You can find absolute and sublime beauty, such as photographs taken by Cheetos Oona, and yet in this same world you can buy unicorn farts lip balm.
Need I say more.
Now I would like to know if the world has always been this strange, or is this a recent thing highlighted by the binary highway that controls our lives, “the internet”?
The internet is a many splendid thing, it does not think or feel or speak and yet it conveys all these things.
It can be incredibly useful or wonderfully inspiring. It can also allow you to lose your job for spending too much time squeeing at cats.
That’s another thing the internet has changed, language. The internet generates its very own language that seeps into everyday usage. It has allowed a global language to develop where words like “squee” are assimilated.
So I propose this, the world is a very strange place, has always been a strange place, but the internet has concentrated it.
It has collected all the information from the many minds that feed it on a daily basis and funnelled all this strangeness into one place.
This has created a world where Billions of people can sit at home, watch a video of a cat jumping into a box and say Squee.
All this and you can still do your shopping.
We love the internet.
Need I say more.
Now I would like to know if the world has always been this strange, or is this a recent thing highlighted by the binary highway that controls our lives, “the internet”?
The internet is a many splendid thing, it does not think or feel or speak and yet it conveys all these things.
It can be incredibly useful or wonderfully inspiring. It can also allow you to lose your job for spending too much time squeeing at cats.
That’s another thing the internet has changed, language. The internet generates its very own language that seeps into everyday usage. It has allowed a global language to develop where words like “squee” are assimilated.
So I propose this, the world is a very strange place, has always been a strange place, but the internet has concentrated it.
It has collected all the information from the many minds that feed it on a daily basis and funnelled all this strangeness into one place.
This has created a world where Billions of people can sit at home, watch a video of a cat jumping into a box and say Squee.
All this and you can still do your shopping.
We love the internet.
March 7, 2012
J.R.Barker interviewed by Thomas D. Wilson
Find Thomas on: http://thomaswilsonstoryteller.blogsp...
Tell us about "The adventures of the frog prince."
The adventures of the frog prince is about a young prince who has found himself transformed into a small slimy creature and left to fend for himself in the wilds of a moat. As he struggles to get to grips with his new form he has to find his way back into the castle and track down the culprit. The only problem is that he’s annoyed so many people as a human that he struggles to narrow down the list of suspects. Along the way he makes some unlikely friends and discovers a new side to himself and the people around him.
It’s available as an ebook and is suitable for ages 5+,
you're never to old to read a children’s book.
Where can we get your book?
You can get it from Amazon at http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005NWRJ4A
What part of the United Kingdom are you from?
South West England. Home of sea, sun and rain (usually on the same day.)
Your website says you have other writing projects planned. Please share some insights into what we might expect in the coming years from you?
I have a few works in the pipeline at the moment. One is another children’s book, the other is a fantasy novel. I won’t say too much just yet as I haven’t got all the fine details hammered out in my head and I don’t want to lie to you.
I have many other ideas that skip across genres, (I’m genre greedy) so you can expect an eclectic array of books.
What kinds of videos do you and your partner make?
We make documentaries, corporate videos and YouTube videos. We film, edit and script it all in house. My talented other half also does some of the music for us (although the humming at the end of your natural history museum experience is all my musical genius)
YouTube is a recent thing for us, we started doing it to hone our camera skills by experimenting. It also helps to get a taste of what it’s like in front of the camera so we can learn what can be reasonably expected from what is termed as “the talent”.
By some happy coincidence this also allows me to write.
There seems to be a huge untapped market for those who know the in's and out's of making videos for creating videos trailers for the multitude of Indie Authors who are entering the market of published books. Have you considered making video trailers for author's books?
That is an excellent question. No we hadn’t thought about it is the simple answer. We were talking about doing a video promo for my book at some stage, but strangely have never thought of branching out to other authors. We’d be delighted to hear from anyone that wanted a promo of their book.
Where do you find inspiration for your stories?
There is no simple answer for this. The only plausible explanation is the craziness my own head.
inside
I have been known to borrow from my own dreams hey have given me some wonderful material in the past so I sleep with a pencil and paper by my bed. Of course a lamp helps in these situations too, not to mention an understanding partner.
I’m also particularly drawn to local legends they can easily light literary furnace in my head.
Sometimes it’s merely a turn of phrase that a whole story can be wrapped around.
There have been moments when I have no idea what I’m about to write, yet my fingers seem to know all the words.
I guess, like many authors, I get inspiration from the world around me, and the things that interest me most.
What is your favorite genre to read?
It used to be sci-fi/fantasy. I still love to read books about crazy inventors and steampunk, although I haven’t come across very many.
I don’t think I’m genre specific. I love a good tale no matter what category it’s stuck in. However, I’m not a romance reader and I have never read a book about vampires or werewolves etc. That’s not to say that I wouldn’t be interested in it if someone were to insist that a particular tome was worth a go. It’s just I’ve never found one that appealed to me… yet. (other than Bram Stoker.)
What are your favorite subjects to write about?
I love to make stuff up. That to me is the definition of being an author. But I wasn’t sure that I had a favourite subject until fairly recently. It turns out that I’m rather partial to writing strong, level headed female characters can handle themselves. I don’t know what that says about me, but there you go.
that
How much of you will we find in your writing?
There is always something of an author in their writing. However I think the person least likely to see it is the author. That’s one of the scariest things I found about being an author.
“What would people make of my work and what does it say about me?”
I’m a very private person by nature, so what am I doing splashing my personal thoughts everywhere? I’m still not entirely sure that about.
I think the thing is not to worry about it too much and enjoy what you write not what it says about you. The closer the subject matter is to you the better your work is likely to be, so just let it be and try not to let it worry you about how nuts people might think you are.
What fictional character would be the most like the real you? (What are you really like?)
If I were a fictional character, I would like to be either a Victorian lady and secret steam punk inventor. Or some mad warrior lady who was handy with a bow and arrow.
I seem to be a bit at odds with myself on that one.
But a character that’s like me… I’m not quite sure if I’ve come across one of those yet, quiet author types don’t tend to get written about very often.
Which fictional character would you like to be like if you could? (Who would you like to be like?)
Granny Weatherwax, one of Terry Pratchett’s creations. She is a no-nonsense witch, with a strong grounding in headology and surprisingly good feet.
Tell us about you, the person behind the author, video maker, and website?
Well I’m a 22 year old female who has the brain of a 30 year old. I love to read, write, walk and relax. Clubbing is something that other people do. I prefer the countryside to the city and I have eclectic tastes in most things. I also dabble in drawing, the front cover of my book was designed by yours truly, although I’m generally better at copying things than I am at making them up.
Other than the above I double as a water baby I love to swim and have recently taken up rowing. I have since discovered that rowing is the most unnatural thing you can do on water.
hobbies,
Who has inspired you, teachers, family, friends, other authors, or books that you have read?
There have been particular authors who have inspired me over the years, Terry Pratchett for his humour, Roald Dahl for his imagination and Azimov for his Azimovness.
My other half has helped me a great deal, in fact he’s the reason I published in the first place. He told me that I was good enough to be published. Since then he’s been my proof reader, my sounding board and a great help with some of the more technical things, such as dealing with converting files into epubs, converting the art work into the right format, making sure that the book is compatible for all the reading devices available to mankind. *brain aches here*.
The best part is that he’s not afraid to tell me if something’s not quite right or isn’t working and this is invaluable information for any writer.
Is there anything you would like to share with the world wide web that maybe I didn't touch upon but that you feel passionate about or would just like to share?
Just remember to not be afraid to show someone your work. If it’s criticised be glad that someone has taken the time to point out things you need to change. Don’t take it to heart. They won’t. Yes it’s very nice to hear that someone likes your work but don’t completely ignore the bad press. Treat it as what it’s intended to be, an aid to improvement. Your critiques are an extra editor in a way. There’s always something to improve upon for the next time.
Then there’s the biggie. Know when to release your work, don’t overwork it or you’ll never let it go.
If we wanted to follow you and your work as you have become a person of interest in our lives, maybe even one of our new favorite authors, how might we keep up with your work and antics?
My website is www.jrbarker.info/ ere you can view my book(s) and link to them on amazon, read interviews with other authors or read my blog. I also have a page where you can read diary excerpts from the pages of some of the characters in my book.
I also have a goodreads and a facebook page.
You can see mine and my partners videos on YouTube at the Ian and Jo show. If you would like a video for you, you can contact us through jo@theianandjoshow.com or at our website
us to make
http://www.theianandjoshow.com/
Where do we follow you at?
You can follow me on twitter: @JRBarker101
Tell us about "The adventures of the frog prince."
The adventures of the frog prince is about a young prince who has found himself transformed into a small slimy creature and left to fend for himself in the wilds of a moat. As he struggles to get to grips with his new form he has to find his way back into the castle and track down the culprit. The only problem is that he’s annoyed so many people as a human that he struggles to narrow down the list of suspects. Along the way he makes some unlikely friends and discovers a new side to himself and the people around him.
It’s available as an ebook and is suitable for ages 5+,
you're never to old to read a children’s book.
Where can we get your book?
You can get it from Amazon at http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005NWRJ4A
What part of the United Kingdom are you from?
South West England. Home of sea, sun and rain (usually on the same day.)
Your website says you have other writing projects planned. Please share some insights into what we might expect in the coming years from you?
I have a few works in the pipeline at the moment. One is another children’s book, the other is a fantasy novel. I won’t say too much just yet as I haven’t got all the fine details hammered out in my head and I don’t want to lie to you.
I have many other ideas that skip across genres, (I’m genre greedy) so you can expect an eclectic array of books.
What kinds of videos do you and your partner make?
We make documentaries, corporate videos and YouTube videos. We film, edit and script it all in house. My talented other half also does some of the music for us (although the humming at the end of your natural history museum experience is all my musical genius)
YouTube is a recent thing for us, we started doing it to hone our camera skills by experimenting. It also helps to get a taste of what it’s like in front of the camera so we can learn what can be reasonably expected from what is termed as “the talent”.
By some happy coincidence this also allows me to write.
There seems to be a huge untapped market for those who know the in's and out's of making videos for creating videos trailers for the multitude of Indie Authors who are entering the market of published books. Have you considered making video trailers for author's books?
That is an excellent question. No we hadn’t thought about it is the simple answer. We were talking about doing a video promo for my book at some stage, but strangely have never thought of branching out to other authors. We’d be delighted to hear from anyone that wanted a promo of their book.
Where do you find inspiration for your stories?
There is no simple answer for this. The only plausible explanation is the craziness my own head.
inside
I have been known to borrow from my own dreams hey have given me some wonderful material in the past so I sleep with a pencil and paper by my bed. Of course a lamp helps in these situations too, not to mention an understanding partner.
I’m also particularly drawn to local legends they can easily light literary furnace in my head.
Sometimes it’s merely a turn of phrase that a whole story can be wrapped around.
There have been moments when I have no idea what I’m about to write, yet my fingers seem to know all the words.
I guess, like many authors, I get inspiration from the world around me, and the things that interest me most.
What is your favorite genre to read?
It used to be sci-fi/fantasy. I still love to read books about crazy inventors and steampunk, although I haven’t come across very many.
I don’t think I’m genre specific. I love a good tale no matter what category it’s stuck in. However, I’m not a romance reader and I have never read a book about vampires or werewolves etc. That’s not to say that I wouldn’t be interested in it if someone were to insist that a particular tome was worth a go. It’s just I’ve never found one that appealed to me… yet. (other than Bram Stoker.)
What are your favorite subjects to write about?
I love to make stuff up. That to me is the definition of being an author. But I wasn’t sure that I had a favourite subject until fairly recently. It turns out that I’m rather partial to writing strong, level headed female characters can handle themselves. I don’t know what that says about me, but there you go.
that
How much of you will we find in your writing?
There is always something of an author in their writing. However I think the person least likely to see it is the author. That’s one of the scariest things I found about being an author.
“What would people make of my work and what does it say about me?”
I’m a very private person by nature, so what am I doing splashing my personal thoughts everywhere? I’m still not entirely sure that about.
I think the thing is not to worry about it too much and enjoy what you write not what it says about you. The closer the subject matter is to you the better your work is likely to be, so just let it be and try not to let it worry you about how nuts people might think you are.
What fictional character would be the most like the real you? (What are you really like?)
If I were a fictional character, I would like to be either a Victorian lady and secret steam punk inventor. Or some mad warrior lady who was handy with a bow and arrow.
I seem to be a bit at odds with myself on that one.
But a character that’s like me… I’m not quite sure if I’ve come across one of those yet, quiet author types don’t tend to get written about very often.
Which fictional character would you like to be like if you could? (Who would you like to be like?)
Granny Weatherwax, one of Terry Pratchett’s creations. She is a no-nonsense witch, with a strong grounding in headology and surprisingly good feet.
Tell us about you, the person behind the author, video maker, and website?
Well I’m a 22 year old female who has the brain of a 30 year old. I love to read, write, walk and relax. Clubbing is something that other people do. I prefer the countryside to the city and I have eclectic tastes in most things. I also dabble in drawing, the front cover of my book was designed by yours truly, although I’m generally better at copying things than I am at making them up.
Other than the above I double as a water baby I love to swim and have recently taken up rowing. I have since discovered that rowing is the most unnatural thing you can do on water.
hobbies,
Who has inspired you, teachers, family, friends, other authors, or books that you have read?
There have been particular authors who have inspired me over the years, Terry Pratchett for his humour, Roald Dahl for his imagination and Azimov for his Azimovness.
My other half has helped me a great deal, in fact he’s the reason I published in the first place. He told me that I was good enough to be published. Since then he’s been my proof reader, my sounding board and a great help with some of the more technical things, such as dealing with converting files into epubs, converting the art work into the right format, making sure that the book is compatible for all the reading devices available to mankind. *brain aches here*.
The best part is that he’s not afraid to tell me if something’s not quite right or isn’t working and this is invaluable information for any writer.
Is there anything you would like to share with the world wide web that maybe I didn't touch upon but that you feel passionate about or would just like to share?
Just remember to not be afraid to show someone your work. If it’s criticised be glad that someone has taken the time to point out things you need to change. Don’t take it to heart. They won’t. Yes it’s very nice to hear that someone likes your work but don’t completely ignore the bad press. Treat it as what it’s intended to be, an aid to improvement. Your critiques are an extra editor in a way. There’s always something to improve upon for the next time.
Then there’s the biggie. Know when to release your work, don’t overwork it or you’ll never let it go.
If we wanted to follow you and your work as you have become a person of interest in our lives, maybe even one of our new favorite authors, how might we keep up with your work and antics?
My website is www.jrbarker.info/ ere you can view my book(s) and link to them on amazon, read interviews with other authors or read my blog. I also have a page where you can read diary excerpts from the pages of some of the characters in my book.
I also have a goodreads and a facebook page.
You can see mine and my partners videos on YouTube at the Ian and Jo show. If you would like a video for you, you can contact us through jo@theianandjoshow.com or at our website
us to make
http://www.theianandjoshow.com/
Where do we follow you at?
You can follow me on twitter: @JRBarker101
March 1, 2012
Interview with an author- Thomas D.Wilson
This Weeks Author
Thomas D. Wilson
Author of:
Whisper and No Rules Of Engagement
Thank You for Interviewing me on your Blog today.
What inspires you to write?
Several factors combine that compel and inspire me to write. One is when I read, see or hear something that makes me curious, I ask questions that lead to other questions. If the trail is intricate enough it may be a story idea. Secondly, I am inspired to write the books I want to read that nobody else has written yet. I once read that the books you can’t find in the book store is a good place to look for writing ideas, to write what nobody else has written yet.
See the rest of this interview at
http://www.jrbarker.info/interview-wi...
Check me out on http://about.me/StorytellerTDW
See My Author Page at : http://www.smashwords.com/profile/vie...
Follow My Blog at : http://thomaswilsonstoryteller.blogsp...
Follow me on Twitter at StorytellerTDW
Thomas D. WilsonAuthor of:
Whisper and No Rules Of Engagement
Thank You for Interviewing me on your Blog today.
What inspires you to write?
Several factors combine that compel and inspire me to write. One is when I read, see or hear something that makes me curious, I ask questions that lead to other questions. If the trail is intricate enough it may be a story idea. Secondly, I am inspired to write the books I want to read that nobody else has written yet. I once read that the books you can’t find in the book store is a good place to look for writing ideas, to write what nobody else has written yet.
See the rest of this interview at
http://www.jrbarker.info/interview-wi...
Check me out on http://about.me/StorytellerTDW
See My Author Page at : http://www.smashwords.com/profile/vie...
Follow My Blog at : http://thomaswilsonstoryteller.blogsp...
Follow me on Twitter at StorytellerTDW
January 27, 2012
Ode to a sore nose- a short poem
I wrote it when I had the sniffles and I just wanted to spare a thought to all those who have suffered or are suffering with the dreaded lurgy,
Ode to a sore nose
O nose so shiny and bright,
I remember when you were nice and white.
A few days ago you started to stream,
now I'm looking quit obscene.
Ode to a sore nose
O nose so shiny and bright,
I remember when you were nice and white.
A few days ago you started to stream,
now I'm looking quit obscene.
January 24, 2012
Why Does Exercise Hurt?
When you’ve just completed a workout you feel great, on top of the world and chuffed to bits. That is as long as you haven’t over done it.
Why is it then that the next morning you feel like you’ve been beaten up?
The theory was that it was a build up of lactic acid, but as this dissipates fairly rapidly it has been discredited.
Apparently ‘getting ripped,’ sometimes literally means, ‘getting ripped.”
Your muscle fibres when put under a strain that its not used to will very slightly tear. This is why it’s very important that after exercise you leave it a few days for your body to heal. Otherwise you could cause long lasting damage that may even scar causing the muscle to lose elasticity and strength.
Major muscle tears can result in bruising, swelling, a great deal of pain and a trip to the doctors.
The moral of the story is to always warm up before you exercise or you’ll end up wincing for a few days.
Why is it then that the next morning you feel like you’ve been beaten up?
The theory was that it was a build up of lactic acid, but as this dissipates fairly rapidly it has been discredited.
Apparently ‘getting ripped,’ sometimes literally means, ‘getting ripped.”
Your muscle fibres when put under a strain that its not used to will very slightly tear. This is why it’s very important that after exercise you leave it a few days for your body to heal. Otherwise you could cause long lasting damage that may even scar causing the muscle to lose elasticity and strength.
Major muscle tears can result in bruising, swelling, a great deal of pain and a trip to the doctors.
The moral of the story is to always warm up before you exercise or you’ll end up wincing for a few days.
January 19, 2012
How do our childhood reads affect us?
I was struck by a thought today, just the one you understand, I can't cope if I have more than one thought in a day.
As a child, do books shape us or are we drawn to the books that suit us best? How do those books affect us?
What really sinks in and stays with us through to adulthood?
Would I be a different person if the first book I read by myself was Alice in Wonderland opposed to wind in the willows? Did my first read affect the kind of books I hanker after in later life?
From personal experience I remember how certain books affected me and can perhaps hazard a tentative guess as to how they shaped me into the well adjusted adult I am today. *cough cough*
I remember reading Roald Dahl's Matilda and really wanting to be able to move objects around the room. I was, and still am, really bad at maths so I also really wanted to be as intelligent as Matilda was.
I also read Robin Jarvis, a gruesome series of books that made me wonder what animals got up to when we weren't looking. Apparently they aren't as cute and fluffy as they look.
I read Judy Blume and Enid Blyton, which were all very innocent and I believe that they allowed me to look past the very proper language of the classics.
Looking back I think these are possibly some of the things that I took away from my most memorable reads.
From Enid Blyton I didn't learn a lot, very rarely does a school experience revolve around lashings and lashings of ginger beer, but they do tend to revolve around pranks. However I did love the characters that "turned over a new leaf." It made me want to see the best in people.
From Matilda I learnt that if you put your mind to something you can overcome almost impossible odds. Also don't always trust adults, they could be a dodgy car salesman.
With Robin Jarvis I think my lesson was that there is very rarely a completely satisfactory resolution to everything and beware the local squirrels. They look shifty for a reason.
These are the messages that I took away from my reads. How much it has affected me as an adult, who can say.
As a child, do books shape us or are we drawn to the books that suit us best? How do those books affect us?
What really sinks in and stays with us through to adulthood?
Would I be a different person if the first book I read by myself was Alice in Wonderland opposed to wind in the willows? Did my first read affect the kind of books I hanker after in later life?
From personal experience I remember how certain books affected me and can perhaps hazard a tentative guess as to how they shaped me into the well adjusted adult I am today. *cough cough*
I remember reading Roald Dahl's Matilda and really wanting to be able to move objects around the room. I was, and still am, really bad at maths so I also really wanted to be as intelligent as Matilda was.
I also read Robin Jarvis, a gruesome series of books that made me wonder what animals got up to when we weren't looking. Apparently they aren't as cute and fluffy as they look.
I read Judy Blume and Enid Blyton, which were all very innocent and I believe that they allowed me to look past the very proper language of the classics.
Looking back I think these are possibly some of the things that I took away from my most memorable reads.
From Enid Blyton I didn't learn a lot, very rarely does a school experience revolve around lashings and lashings of ginger beer, but they do tend to revolve around pranks. However I did love the characters that "turned over a new leaf." It made me want to see the best in people.
From Matilda I learnt that if you put your mind to something you can overcome almost impossible odds. Also don't always trust adults, they could be a dodgy car salesman.
With Robin Jarvis I think my lesson was that there is very rarely a completely satisfactory resolution to everything and beware the local squirrels. They look shifty for a reason.
These are the messages that I took away from my reads. How much it has affected me as an adult, who can say.
January 17, 2012
Yoga for the bookworms.
Just found out that twisting yourself into painful positions for relaxation purposes can actually be quite damaging... who knew?
Perhaps I'll just drink more water and get out for a walk once in a while instead.
Apparently you need to be fairly physically fit and medically sound for most yoga positions. It seems a bit strange that you might have to go into training just to get fit enough to do some exercise.
Apparently there are many yoga classes where the instructors are too rough. Jumping up and down on people to get them into position. I'm fairly sure that there are other establishments that charge a premium for this sort of treatment, if you know what I mean, nod, nod, wink, wink.
As a result yoga related injuries are on the rise. So if you're considering yoga, especially if your trying to help an injury, don't! Steer clear of those nasty yoga instructors that just want to jump on you and pull you to pieces.
I think I'll stick to my alternative to yoga.
position 1- book held up to face.
position 2- turn page.
and my favourite, position 3- lift tea cup, drink tea, put tea cup down, eat biscuit.
I would be glad to hear about any other book yoga exercises that you happen to know about.
Especially if they involve tea and/or biscuits.
Perhaps I'll just drink more water and get out for a walk once in a while instead.
Apparently you need to be fairly physically fit and medically sound for most yoga positions. It seems a bit strange that you might have to go into training just to get fit enough to do some exercise.
Apparently there are many yoga classes where the instructors are too rough. Jumping up and down on people to get them into position. I'm fairly sure that there are other establishments that charge a premium for this sort of treatment, if you know what I mean, nod, nod, wink, wink.
As a result yoga related injuries are on the rise. So if you're considering yoga, especially if your trying to help an injury, don't! Steer clear of those nasty yoga instructors that just want to jump on you and pull you to pieces.
I think I'll stick to my alternative to yoga.
position 1- book held up to face.
position 2- turn page.
and my favourite, position 3- lift tea cup, drink tea, put tea cup down, eat biscuit.
I would be glad to hear about any other book yoga exercises that you happen to know about.
Especially if they involve tea and/or biscuits.
January 15, 2012
Fireseeds
FIRESEEDS by Katherine SymtheMy rating: 1 of 5 stars
I liked the idea of the story and I could feel the thread of it and what Katherine wanted to achieve, but unfortunately I couldn't finish this book as the story did not feel properly polished and the grammar was consistently wrong. I think it just needs a good edit and then this could be a fantastic book.
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January 14, 2012
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
A very poignant tale that warns against trying to relive the past.
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