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May 3, 2011
What's an ARC?
I will readily admit to the fact that up until about three months ago I had NO idea what an ARC was. But the answer to my question above is actually pretty simple.
ARC stands for Advance Reading Copy (though I've also seen a few variations, like Advanced Readers Copy) and basically looks like a paperback version of the hardcover first edition. A limited number are printed up, usually about six months or so before the book's release, and are then sent to reviewers, book bloggers, librarians and...
ARC stands for Advance Reading Copy (though I've also seen a few variations, like Advanced Readers Copy) and basically looks like a paperback version of the hardcover first edition. A limited number are printed up, usually about six months or so before the book's release, and are then sent to reviewers, book bloggers, librarians and...
May 2, 2011
TV I Love: Bob & Rose
After the repeated urging of my friend Jenny, I finally started watching Dr. Who on Netflix a couple of weeks ago. As soon as the title sequence started, I saw a name flash up and I got really excited. The episode was written by Russell T. Davies (who I later found out was the show runner for the first four seasons) and I knew I was in good hands.
About 8 years ago, I was in the middle of moving from my first apartment to my second. I was packing, I was home by myself, and I couldn't sleep. So...
About 8 years ago, I was in the middle of moving from my first apartment to my second. I was packing, I was home by myself, and I couldn't sleep. So...
April 28, 2011
And Now For Something Completely Different...
This:
Because, sometimes, when you go to Disney World and buy a frame like this:
And you happen to grow up in a house with a lot of Persian carpets, it's only right.
For the record, it was shining, shimmering and splendid.
Because, sometimes, when you go to Disney World and buy a frame like this:
And you happen to grow up in a house with a lot of Persian carpets, it's only right.
For the record, it was shining, shimmering and splendid.
April 27, 2011
A Little Personal
Normally, I try and blog about things that are fun or silly or happy. And, in general, I'd really like to keep that the vibe over here in virtual Sarvenaz-land.
So I think have to warn you...this blog post probably won't be light-hearted and funny. The problem is, I'm having a bit of a tough time feeling light-hearted and funny lately. I've struggled with whether or not to write about this here but then I decided that not only is blogging the cheapest form of therapy I know, but that there are...
So I think have to warn you...this blog post probably won't be light-hearted and funny. The problem is, I'm having a bit of a tough time feeling light-hearted and funny lately. I've struggled with whether or not to write about this here but then I decided that not only is blogging the cheapest form of therapy I know, but that there are...
April 26, 2011
The Day I Met J.K. Rowling
I try to limit my Harry Potter posts here to once a week (that's hard, believe me) so as not to completely terrify you. If you couldn't guess from the title, this post is extra-special.
It was 2007. In July of that year, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was released (more about my adventures with that another time). In August of that year, I quit my day job at the time to try and get back to writing, something I'd stopped doing for about a year and a half. I took a children's book writing ...
It was 2007. In July of that year, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was released (more about my adventures with that another time). In August of that year, I quit my day job at the time to try and get back to writing, something I'd stopped doing for about a year and a half. I took a children's book writing ...
April 25, 2011
Covers I Love: May B.
My fellow debut 2012 author, Caroline Starr Rose, revealed her cover last week and I'm not kidding when I say I've been staring at it all weekend. I asked her if I could post it here since--if you haven't seen it already--I think you should stare at it too.
I would pick that book up in a heartbeat. The illustration (done by C.S. Neal) is gorgeous, but so is the title font. (Click on the cover to make it bigger). I love that white, striped drop shadow on the title. And the way Caroline's name i...
I would pick that book up in a heartbeat. The illustration (done by C.S. Neal) is gorgeous, but so is the title font. (Click on the cover to make it bigger). I love that white, striped drop shadow on the title. And the way Caroline's name i...
April 22, 2011
My Title Page!!
This just might be my favorite blog day EVER!
Not only did I announce the amazing and oh-so-worthy winners of my Geek-Off BUT my editor just told me that I can share my title page.
So, are you ready?
ZOMG! I don't know about you, but I LOVE IT. That font makes me teary, it's so lovely. And then there's my name. And the compass rose.
I haven't met the art director who's responsible for this yet but, when I do, I hope she's prepared for hugs.
Not only did I announce the amazing and oh-so-worthy winners of my Geek-Off BUT my editor just told me that I can share my title page.
So, are you ready?
ZOMG! I don't know about you, but I LOVE IT. That font makes me teary, it's so lovely. And then there's my name. And the compass rose.
I haven't met the art director who's responsible for this yet but, when I do, I hope she's prepared for hugs.
Geek = WINNER!
The poll is closed and the winner of the first-ever Geek-Off is @nicholasdoyle. Nick's wedding ring has the bat symbol engraved inside of it. Like so:
Nick's story gets even better. Wait for it...his father-in-law made the ring. And his sister-in-law (his wife's sister) did the engraving. And Nick didn't even know about it. Clearly, Nick, you win at life (and at in-laws) and don't need my official Geek-Off crown. However, you won it fair and square (and what are we geeks if not fair and sq...
Nick's story gets even better. Wait for it...his father-in-law made the ring. And his sister-in-law (his wife's sister) did the engraving. And Nick didn't even know about it. Clearly, Nick, you win at life (and at in-laws) and don't need my official Geek-Off crown. However, you won it fair and square (and what are we geeks if not fair and sq...
April 20, 2011
Vote for the Geekiest Geek of Them All!
I asked for your geekiest stories and, boy, did you deliver.
So what geekier way to declare the winner of the first-ever Geek-Off than by voting for it in a poll. Because, let's face it, you probably like voting. And pressing buttons.
So here they are, ladies and gentlemen, the Geek-Off candidates:
Who wins the Geek-Off?
So what geekier way to declare the winner of the first-ever Geek-Off than by voting for it in a poll. Because, let's face it, you probably like voting. And pressing buttons.
So here they are, ladies and gentlemen, the Geek-Off candidates:
Who wins the Geek-Off?
Let's Have a Geek-Off!
Friends, the time has come for me to confess...that I am a geek. A nerd. A person who gets embarrassingly excited about odd things.
I know, this is probably shocking. Have a seat. Make yourself a cup of tea. I'll wait.
...
Okay? All settled?
That's good because I have some more disturbing claims to make. The thing is, I've long had a suspicion that if you read this blog, you just might be a geek too.
Now, now. Don't get all up in arms. I'm not saying you definitely are. I'm just saying there's a g...
I know, this is probably shocking. Have a seat. Make yourself a cup of tea. I'll wait.
...
Okay? All settled?
That's good because I have some more disturbing claims to make. The thing is, I've long had a suspicion that if you read this blog, you just might be a geek too.
Now, now. Don't get all up in arms. I'm not saying you definitely are. I'm just saying there's a g...
