Eric Arvin's Blog, page 181

How'd You Get That....

My sometime artistic collaborator Absolutbleu posted this at his site. Cracks me up!

Office 2010: The Movie!

I don't work in an office, but this is still pretty cute:

The Avett Brothers, Artist to Watch

I adore these guys. They made my Top 5 this year with their CD, I and Love and You.

Hot Shot: Balloon Man

My kind of birthday party!

Shearwater, Artist to Watch

This song is so urgent and beautiful. When I hear the voice I think of Jimmy Somerville. He has that same choir boy tinge. The CD, named after the song "Rooks", is interesting and different. Meaning, it will probably never get much play anywhere. But it's definitely worth a listen.

Hot Shot: Ass to the Glass

Hot Shot: Goofball

Hot Shot: Ready for My Close-up

GAWD!!

Rambling Rambling Rambling

I got another rejection letter today. This one from Regal Crest. I was rather expecting it. The manuscript I sent them was very character driven with not a huge plot. But that's how I write. I don't get miffed or depressed by rejection letters anymore. In time you build a shell. I think that's really sad. I'm not a turtle.


I was trying to think of my first disappointment. The first time I learned a lesson in rejection. I can't of course. Who can? Life is riddled with those moments where you ga...

Let's Talk with Josh Aterovis

Like mysteries? Well, then try Josh "The Fox" Aterovis. Mmmm. Tasty:



Which has the more annoying cast: Ghost Hunters or Ghost Adventures?
[Josh Aterovis:] Oh my God. They're equally annoying. Are you kidding me? "What's that? Did you hear that? I heard something!" I can't stand to watch them. I prefer the creepy corniness of Haunted America.

What got you into writing Young Adult fiction?
[Josh Aterovis:] I didn't intentionally set out to write YA fiction. I just started writing and that's what...