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Flashback Friday

Today is a good Friday. Right now I'm in Maryland to see my favorite football (soccer) team play another really awesome team. It should be an experience of a lifetime. But for now, let's do our weekly recap.

Weekly Flashback 

Lazy Is Not A Four Letter Word! By the lovely Emma Burcart The Game That Can Give You A Longer Life from Jane McGonigal (Don't read the comments. It will make you lose faith in humanity) Confessions Of A Window Licker by Ellie Ann 7 Free and Legal Places To Find Photos f...

What Makes Lasting Fantasy: Part I

Today I'm going to start a five-part blog series about what I think makes a fantasy story that can stand the test of time. Most of the examples I'm going to refer to will be series, because those seem to be the ones that stand out the most.

Part I: A Clear Definition Between Good And Evil

I'm all for a good book that can blur the lines, but honestly, I haven't found one that I'd call a "classic" that can do it well. All of the books that I would call my favorites, the ones that I want to read...

FMP: Over - Blake Shelton

I love music, so I've decided it's time I share my playlist with you, hence the label FMP. From My Playlist (no, it's not those black strappy things you were thinking of). First up is Blake Shelton's Over. I absolutely adore this song. Enjoy!

Flashback Friday

It's Friday (again? Already? No way!). Flashback time!

Weekly Flashback

Bullying & Goodreads Cake Wrecks: Sunday Sweets, Villain Edition Life-size stormtrooper cake? Yes please! Author Etiquette 101: How to Support Readers Fake It Til You Make It
Epic Flashback

Today in 1968, Johnny Cash hit #1 with his live version of Folsom Prison Blues. We miss you, Johnny!

 

Gamer Girls Lend Me Your Ears!

I haven't taken my official photo yet, so I cheated for now. This is my main in SWTOR
Gamer girls, lend me your ears (and photos)!!
In August, I will be doing a blog series about female gamers and I want to include you! At the end of the series, I'm going to do a compilation of all the photos I get. What do I want in the photo? Well, YOU, of course. Also a sign that says "I am a gamer" and/or your favorite video game. Feel free to get creative, but please remember that my blog is PG-13, so kee...

Flashback Friday

Happy Friday the 13th, everyone! Hope you stayed away from all ladders, black cats (whoops, hi Josephine) and mirrors.

Weekly Flashback
Why Are American Kids So Spoiled? The Art of Packing The Bomb of Profanity The Freedom to Write
Epic Flashback

After a conversation I had with a co-worker this week, I think it's time I let you all in on a little secret: I love the Spice Girls, specifically Spice World. It's one of the most fun, entertaining, insane movies I've seen and I adore it. And Posh did a w...

Stealing the American Dream

Minnie Driver was never one of my favorite actresses. She kind of lost me when she did Good Will Hunting. That was one bandwagon I just couldn't get on, but despite the less than stellar (imo) start to her career, she had one role that was absolutely fantastic (well, two if you count Phantom of the Opera).



In The Riches, Driver plays Dahlia Malloy, an ex-con who just got released from prison. Her family are travelers (think Brad Pitt in Snatch) and she's pretty much the Princess Kate of the gr...

Flashback Friday

Woohoo, it's Friday! Time to look back at the week that's behind us.

Weekly Flashback
 Five Reasons to Read Indie Authors from Merry FarmerThe Freedom to be Creative by Debra KristiThe Religion of Writing from The Write CafeWhy Prince Charming Kind of Sucks - This one is a bit old, but so funny
Epic Flashback

Who remembers snap bracelets?? I loved those things! For months. In my school, the metal ones were banned, and for good reason. Those things were dangerous!

 

The Curious Comfort of the Interweb

I am an introvert. *gasp* I know, right?? You're totally shocked, aren't you. You're not? Ah, well, I don't hide it very well. It's something I've struggled with since high school. Actually, I think my troubles with it might have started in sixth grade, when classes were first split. Before that, I didn't think anything of it. I was quite content staying home and reading all day until I noticed that everyone around me was hanging out at the mall, partying, etc. I didn't enjoy that stuff, so I...

Flashback Friday

Is it really Friday already?? Where did my week go? Enjoy the flashbacks!

Weekly Flashback
Letters from Mynniesue: Bacon Ice Cream. That is all you need to know. 10 Greatest Sci-Fi/Fantasy RomComs of All TimeDoes Contentment Depend on your Relationship Status (love the video in this)
Epic Flashback

Tomorrow marks a pretty epic day. It was June 30, 1936 that Scarlett O'Hara first made her debut.  She has since become one of the most memorable literary characters ever.

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