Lynn Flewelling's Blog, page 102

Thanksgiving: Stage Two

Stuffing made- much wreckage ensued.
Turkey rinsed, warmed, stuffed, trussed, buttered, and roasting.
Giblets simmering.
Livers sauteed and nibbled.

Kitchen a shambles. This is what sons are for.

Vegetables next.

Last night the house smelled of cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, pastry, and apples. At the moment it smells of coffee, sage, Herbes de Provence, and sauteed celery, parsley, and onions. And is there any better foundation to good food than sauteed celery, parsley, and onions?

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Thanksgiving: Stage One

One son home for Thanksgiving this year. No other guests, so it will be a laid back day.

So far: (3) pies made, two pumpkin, one apple-- we're doing Leftover Night with friends Friday.
(1) turkey soaking in brine

Other ingredients staged and ready to go.

Bookmark Contest!

Be the first to win a WHITE ROAD bookmark--signed!

Just tell me (here) in 20 to 250 words why you want one. I'll choose the response I like best. Be imaginative! Ties are possible.

Contest ends on Friday, noon, PST.


I am also running this on FB. Please enter only at one site.

SHADOWS RETURN Audiobook!

It's official! SHADOWS RETURN is now available at Audible.com! I just listened to the sample and I really like the guy's voice. He suits the characters.

http://www.audible.com/adbl/site/products/ProductDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&productID=BK_ADBL_001198&redirectFlag=

Movie rec: Pirate Radio

Pirate Radio rocks! Great cast, fun story, excellent cast. While "based on real events," it's a highly fictionalized and embellished version, but who cares? It was really fun. Laughed all the way through. Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy, Kenneth Branaugh, and a great cameo by Emma Thompson. Already downloaded the soundtrack from iTunes.

Same-Sex Hand Holding Day!

November 28 is being declared Same Sex Hand Holding day (Sshh) to promote equality. http://ow.ly/En3R

:-)

White Road: The Final Step Continues

My eyes are blurry. I'm seeing double. I'm high on red pencil fumes. I've had way too much tea. And still a long way to go on the galley edits. Good thing they're not due until Dec. 14. I've already found a few nasty little lurkers needing to be fixed. How do these things get through two editing cycles? But they always do. At least I get to tuck in a little last minute nookie here and there.

NR Movie Progress

For those of you who may be new here, C-Squared Pictures is in the process of seeking financing for a mini series version of Luck in the Shadows. For updates, see their Face Book Page here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Nightrunner-Series-Luck-in-the-Shadows/133833578541

White Road: The Final Step

The galleys for WHITE ROAD just arrived! This is my last chance to catch and remove any mistakes. Time to get out the fine-toothed comb and sharp red pencil.

The Gospel of Tea

Book of the Leaf 1:13-14

13 Yea, I say unto thee, thou shalt go forth unto the masses and spread word of the mighty, the awesome, and the most benevolent leaf, that they may be enlightened and know the everlasting and double steeped joy of the truth.

14 And thou shall cast down the cheap bag as an abomination for all generations.


Here endth the reading.

Lynn, former lay reader