Jack Lewis Baillot's Blog, page 72
December 3, 2012
"Delaying death is one of my favourite hobbies."
About yesterday's book, Sew, it's a quest. I just found out, it is free until the sixth! You can find it HERE. Also, the last short story came out yesterday but I forgot to link to it. It is free. It is HERE.
And yes, as you can see, I changed my background again to give it a more Christmasy feel. *Grin*
Today's book, rather books, were written by Aubrey Hansen HERE.
I don't remember how I found Miss Hansen's website or her books, but I am glad I have. Two of her books had a free day on Kindle so I got them. One is titled Peter's Angel and is the first in a series and the other is Red Rain.
Summery for Red Rain.
(And this book has a trailer!)
Government regulations said they had no choice. 17-year-old Philadelphia must stay on Earth in the care of complete strangers while her father is sent against his will to Mars. When a benevolent official gives her the opportunity to accompany her father, Philadelphia knows she must keep her head down or be sent back to Earth. But when a search for her deceased brother’s Bible leads her into a hallway that isn’t supposed to exist, Philadelphia is faced with a question she doesn’t want to answer—the choice between returning to Earth or destroying it.
Summery for Peter's Angel
In the wake of a lost War for Independence, Peter Jameson, a young colonel, struggles to protect his tiny patriot state of Rhode Island from the oppression of New Britain, the wealthy British duchy. When New Britain invades and attempts to seize Rhode Island’s newly-discovered mine, Peter finds himself leading his small cavalry against the massive British army. But war becomes the least of his worries when his own men kidnap him and hold him for ransom. Facing certain death, Peter is freed by a mysterious boy who vanishes without leaving his name. Indebted, Peter determines to find his "angel" and reward him. But his rescuer has a secret of his own—he is the exiled rightful heir of New Britain, and he will do anything to keep from being found.
When I first saw her books, what drew me to them were the covers. (And the title. If you haven't guessed, I like the name Peter.)
The covers are wonderful and beautifully done.
After reading the summery, I was even more interested in the books. (They are set in the Revolutionary War with a slight twist to them.)
I have started Peter's Angel and have been enjoying it a great deal. Miss Hansen's style flows very well and draws the reader in right off. I know I will be waiting eagerly for her other books to come out. (As of right now, this is a book I would recommend. I plan on reviewing it once I have finished it.)
You can learn more about the books and author HERE.
Today is another Mark of Athena/ Leo quote.
Also, don't forget! My giveaway is still going! And you only have a week or so to enter. (I refuse to count down, so you shall have to get the exact number of days for yourself) GIVEAWAY!
Allons-y!
And yes, as you can see, I changed my background again to give it a more Christmasy feel. *Grin*
Today's book, rather books, were written by Aubrey Hansen HERE.
I don't remember how I found Miss Hansen's website or her books, but I am glad I have. Two of her books had a free day on Kindle so I got them. One is titled Peter's Angel and is the first in a series and the other is Red Rain.
Summery for Red Rain.
(And this book has a trailer!)Government regulations said they had no choice. 17-year-old Philadelphia must stay on Earth in the care of complete strangers while her father is sent against his will to Mars. When a benevolent official gives her the opportunity to accompany her father, Philadelphia knows she must keep her head down or be sent back to Earth. But when a search for her deceased brother’s Bible leads her into a hallway that isn’t supposed to exist, Philadelphia is faced with a question she doesn’t want to answer—the choice between returning to Earth or destroying it.
Summery for Peter's Angel
In the wake of a lost War for Independence, Peter Jameson, a young colonel, struggles to protect his tiny patriot state of Rhode Island from the oppression of New Britain, the wealthy British duchy. When New Britain invades and attempts to seize Rhode Island’s newly-discovered mine, Peter finds himself leading his small cavalry against the massive British army. But war becomes the least of his worries when his own men kidnap him and hold him for ransom. Facing certain death, Peter is freed by a mysterious boy who vanishes without leaving his name. Indebted, Peter determines to find his "angel" and reward him. But his rescuer has a secret of his own—he is the exiled rightful heir of New Britain, and he will do anything to keep from being found.
When I first saw her books, what drew me to them were the covers. (And the title. If you haven't guessed, I like the name Peter.)
The covers are wonderful and beautifully done.
After reading the summery, I was even more interested in the books. (They are set in the Revolutionary War with a slight twist to them.)
I have started Peter's Angel and have been enjoying it a great deal. Miss Hansen's style flows very well and draws the reader in right off. I know I will be waiting eagerly for her other books to come out. (As of right now, this is a book I would recommend. I plan on reviewing it once I have finished it.)
You can learn more about the books and author HERE.
Today is another Mark of Athena/ Leo quote.
Also, don't forget! My giveaway is still going! And you only have a week or so to enter. (I refuse to count down, so you shall have to get the exact number of days for yourself) GIVEAWAY!
Allons-y!
"Just curious how much I'm going for these days."
Tyrean at TYREAN'S WRITING SPOT passed on the U Got The Look Meme to me.What I do is go to my current book and look for the word look and then post the paragraphs around it. So, thanks to her, you all get a new snippet.
“What is that thing?”Hugh, obviously, wasn't even looking at Alyce. His eyes were fixed to the thing standing behind her. Trisli tore his eyes away from the girl to look as well.The contraption was the strangest looking thing Trisli had ever laid eyes on. It looked something like a wagon, only smaller. The bottom was wood, square in shape, and boxy with a waist high railing running all around it. Over this a canvas floated, bending and bobbing in the wind. The canvas was held to the wagon by ropes and, unlike canvas' which normally covered wagons, this one was sewed closed as it held something in it.
This is a rough draft of course, but there it is.
Today starts my...I don't even know what to call it. Book count down? Well, whatever we shall call it, it starts today with a book written by a friend of mine. (In fact, she is one who will be joining in the Book Party after my book is out.) Her name is Kendra and you can find her blog HERE. Kendra is the author of two books, and has another coming out soon.
Summery from her website.
Robin and Robert are royal twins. They are the only two to have received a Fairy Godmother gift in nearly a century, an amazing honor. Soon it was clear that their gifts had been switched and a search began to find the Fairy Godmother to right the mistake. When she is finally sighted by a knight, the family learns that the pair must find her for themselves and they only have until their 18th birthday ... only 4 months away. Will they be able to find her in time?
After reading the summery, and a bit more on the book, I was under the impression this is a re-telling of Robin Hood. And, since I love the story, I really wanted to read the book. (Also, it is on sale through Christmas.When you are a starving author, sales are the best thing since buttered bread.)
From the little I've been able to read, I think it is going to turn out to be a well written, fun story. And I am very eager to begin it, and the next one!
Now I need to run. The final pictures came so I have to do some more formatting.
Quote is from Mark of Athena, something said by Leo.
Don't forget about the giveaway!!! HERE
Allons-y!
“What is that thing?”Hugh, obviously, wasn't even looking at Alyce. His eyes were fixed to the thing standing behind her. Trisli tore his eyes away from the girl to look as well.The contraption was the strangest looking thing Trisli had ever laid eyes on. It looked something like a wagon, only smaller. The bottom was wood, square in shape, and boxy with a waist high railing running all around it. Over this a canvas floated, bending and bobbing in the wind. The canvas was held to the wagon by ropes and, unlike canvas' which normally covered wagons, this one was sewed closed as it held something in it.
This is a rough draft of course, but there it is.
Today starts my...I don't even know what to call it. Book count down? Well, whatever we shall call it, it starts today with a book written by a friend of mine. (In fact, she is one who will be joining in the Book Party after my book is out.) Her name is Kendra and you can find her blog HERE. Kendra is the author of two books, and has another coming out soon.
Summery from her website.
Robin and Robert are royal twins. They are the only two to have received a Fairy Godmother gift in nearly a century, an amazing honor. Soon it was clear that their gifts had been switched and a search began to find the Fairy Godmother to right the mistake. When she is finally sighted by a knight, the family learns that the pair must find her for themselves and they only have until their 18th birthday ... only 4 months away. Will they be able to find her in time?
After reading the summery, and a bit more on the book, I was under the impression this is a re-telling of Robin Hood. And, since I love the story, I really wanted to read the book. (Also, it is on sale through Christmas.When you are a starving author, sales are the best thing since buttered bread.)
From the little I've been able to read, I think it is going to turn out to be a well written, fun story. And I am very eager to begin it, and the next one!
Now I need to run. The final pictures came so I have to do some more formatting.
Quote is from Mark of Athena, something said by Leo.
Don't forget about the giveaway!!! HERE
Allons-y!
November 30, 2012
"Sorry. I'm afraid all I can do is keep you cold."
It is a good thing I do not live in the 1800's. I fear I should not be able to faint on cue, if at all. It seems like a favourite pastime for girls back then. I think I would be very bad at it and since that seems to be the best means to getting a husband back then...I would probably be an old maid. Unless I smashed a slate over his head...that worked for Anne.
Okay, all of that aside.
Two weeks. I never thought I'd be this close to publishing, and I'm about one step away from running for the hills. Just when I thought nothing else could possibly go wrong, everything decided too. I'm afraid to ask what else could happen, and I'm afraid to count down the days to the 14th. That day will be the busiest out of the year for me, and if I somehow survive it I intend to fall over till Christmas.
I had to sit down and do a lot of thinking on how I would pass the final two weeks. I wanted to do something fun and important and it took me awhile to think up something. (Such as, more then a month) But I finally have a plan. Up till the 14th, I will be posting about some books which are coming out. These are all books I plan on reading, some I am reading right now, and some of who Indie Published. (Though not all.) They are also written by some great bloggers I know. (Exciting, right? Finding new books is always exciting, and hopefully I shall have all of you wishing you had more money by the end of it - like me. I have a list of books I plan to buy. One which is slowly shrinking.)
I also now have details on the giveaway and signed copies. Because of certain things which happened I will now be able to buy three copies which I will be signing. If you are interested in buying one you will need to email me so we can work out details.
I had a bit of trouble with the giveaway. The last one I did was for a Barnes and Nobles card back when my blog was first starting and it got about three entries. It was one of those basic kinds. "Blog about the give away, follow my blog, so on and so forth and you shall be entered." It didn't go over to well. With this giveaway I wanted to do something different. I mean, sure if you want to spread word I'm all for that. I love getting new readers and spreading word will help me out a lot. So, if you wish to do so I'm not going to stop you. However, it isn't required. I set up a page for the giveaway, to keep everything straight.
Rules:
Through the weeks of December 1st - 13th post about a book which has stood out to you recently - it would be preferable if this is a new book just coming out or which hasn't been out very long but it is't required.
In your post, tell about what drew you to this book. (Cover, summery, author, website.) Tell others about it, and if you've finished it, you can tell us what you enjoyed about the story.
(If the author has a website or blog, you might even leave a comment there to tell them about the post. Not required.)
Once the post is up link back to the page! DO NOT leave the comment on my blog or it will not be counted. (As I won't be able to keep track of them) Leave a comment at the bottom of the page along with the link to your post. (I will be reading all the posts.) The comment will enter you in the giveaway.
You may enter more then once, but you must do a new post for each comment, and it must be about a different book.
Spread the word about new books you've discovered!
The winner will be contacted on the 13th. Their book will be mailed out the 14th so it will reach them at the same time as the others. I am excited to read your entries!
HERE/ CLICK HERE!! to get to the page. Remember, all comments MUST go on that page.
Also, I set up a website, long, tiring story behind that. I doubt I will do much with it, but here it is if you wish to look. WEBSITE
Quote is from Rise of the Guardians, a rather sad part with Jack and...well, I can't say. Spoilers. But it was one of my favourite scenes.
Allons-y!
Okay, all of that aside.
Two weeks. I never thought I'd be this close to publishing, and I'm about one step away from running for the hills. Just when I thought nothing else could possibly go wrong, everything decided too. I'm afraid to ask what else could happen, and I'm afraid to count down the days to the 14th. That day will be the busiest out of the year for me, and if I somehow survive it I intend to fall over till Christmas.
I had to sit down and do a lot of thinking on how I would pass the final two weeks. I wanted to do something fun and important and it took me awhile to think up something. (Such as, more then a month) But I finally have a plan. Up till the 14th, I will be posting about some books which are coming out. These are all books I plan on reading, some I am reading right now, and some of who Indie Published. (Though not all.) They are also written by some great bloggers I know. (Exciting, right? Finding new books is always exciting, and hopefully I shall have all of you wishing you had more money by the end of it - like me. I have a list of books I plan to buy. One which is slowly shrinking.)
I also now have details on the giveaway and signed copies. Because of certain things which happened I will now be able to buy three copies which I will be signing. If you are interested in buying one you will need to email me so we can work out details.
I had a bit of trouble with the giveaway. The last one I did was for a Barnes and Nobles card back when my blog was first starting and it got about three entries. It was one of those basic kinds. "Blog about the give away, follow my blog, so on and so forth and you shall be entered." It didn't go over to well. With this giveaway I wanted to do something different. I mean, sure if you want to spread word I'm all for that. I love getting new readers and spreading word will help me out a lot. So, if you wish to do so I'm not going to stop you. However, it isn't required. I set up a page for the giveaway, to keep everything straight.
Rules:
Through the weeks of December 1st - 13th post about a book which has stood out to you recently - it would be preferable if this is a new book just coming out or which hasn't been out very long but it is't required.
In your post, tell about what drew you to this book. (Cover, summery, author, website.) Tell others about it, and if you've finished it, you can tell us what you enjoyed about the story.
(If the author has a website or blog, you might even leave a comment there to tell them about the post. Not required.)
Once the post is up link back to the page! DO NOT leave the comment on my blog or it will not be counted. (As I won't be able to keep track of them) Leave a comment at the bottom of the page along with the link to your post. (I will be reading all the posts.) The comment will enter you in the giveaway.
You may enter more then once, but you must do a new post for each comment, and it must be about a different book.
Spread the word about new books you've discovered!
The winner will be contacted on the 13th. Their book will be mailed out the 14th so it will reach them at the same time as the others. I am excited to read your entries!
HERE/ CLICK HERE!! to get to the page. Remember, all comments MUST go on that page.
Also, I set up a website, long, tiring story behind that. I doubt I will do much with it, but here it is if you wish to look. WEBSITE
Quote is from Rise of the Guardians, a rather sad part with Jack and...well, I can't say. Spoilers. But it was one of my favourite scenes.
Allons-y!
November 29, 2012
"It's very - swordy."
Clair has again done us the honours and picked a picture for this week's reveal. (And, I think it shall be all right if I say this, she was very delighted over the comments you left last week. And thanks to everyone who went over to her site to leave her a comment. *Grin*)
I missed this by a day, but the 29th was C.S. Lewis 144...or 114th birthday! Lewis is one of the writers who inspired me most - if you weren't able to tell from my pen name. Not only has his writing inspired me but his faith and love in God. He is a man I greatly admire - and a man who gave us Narnia, the land many of us went to as children. His wonderful stories filled up many of my lonely days. So, here is my late Happy Birthday to him!
As for you, you get to enjoy Clair's picture! So, enjoy!!!
Singur's Rescue
If you would like to stop by her blog again I know she would love it. (Link is now on the side of mine.) Also, John was able to post again.
Quote is from Merlin. (The one where someone gives Merlin a sword. I like swords, and I like sword fights and I think everything is better with a sword fight. But I decided, giving Merlin a sword is a very bad idea. I think Arthur would agree.)
Allons-y and Bonne Nuit!
I missed this by a day, but the 29th was C.S. Lewis 144...or 114th birthday! Lewis is one of the writers who inspired me most - if you weren't able to tell from my pen name. Not only has his writing inspired me but his faith and love in God. He is a man I greatly admire - and a man who gave us Narnia, the land many of us went to as children. His wonderful stories filled up many of my lonely days. So, here is my late Happy Birthday to him!
As for you, you get to enjoy Clair's picture! So, enjoy!!!
Singur's RescueIf you would like to stop by her blog again I know she would love it. (Link is now on the side of mine.) Also, John was able to post again.
Quote is from Merlin. (The one where someone gives Merlin a sword. I like swords, and I like sword fights and I think everything is better with a sword fight. But I decided, giving Merlin a sword is a very bad idea. I think Arthur would agree.)
Allons-y and Bonne Nuit!
November 28, 2012
"Slow down, I've been trying to break in here for years, I want to look around!" "Break in?" "Don't worry, I never made it past the Yetis."
I'm not even going to bother denying this. This is my last snippet for Hermits United, and I'm going to be evil. So, here you are. This is me at my evilest.
“Dragon-”It is all right, the silver shoulders shrugged, I was going to run away, but I don't want to anymore. Having two humans understand you is rare. I barely got over loosing my friendship with Bear's son – and yours was so much better. Leaving, would just bring a slower, more sorrowful death. And it will save you having to chase me down. Now you can get what you've always wanted.Trisli didn't think that would be happening. The king wouldn't banish him, his name wouldn't be tarnished, but he would be responsible for killing one of his best friends – and loosing three more.“I wish you would have ran,” he said, anger starting to bowl in him. “Why did you stay, to make me choose?”The jaws turned up, just a little. Because – I guess, I wanted to see what choice you would make.“You don't know what they will do to me!”This time, he said nothing. His glowing eyes, when Trisli dared to look into them, were dim – all the glow almost gone. Even the silver in his scales seemed to be fading to gray.“I cannot be banished! I cannot go through life, having people think I'm a lair.”It is up to you, Dragon whispered. You have your chance now. You can be the last DragonSlayer – or you can be the one who fought to accomplish something even bigger.“I don't want to fight!” Trisli yelled. He didn't want to think about the looks he was surely getting. “I want to live a life of ease and peace! I am tired of people laughing at me behind my back! I am tried of being thought as unimportant.” Trisli didn't realize until that moment that he had drawn his sword.I think you are important. So does Hugh, and Maye – and Alyce. To them, you are one of the most important people in the world.“That is three to a thousand.”That is four to a thousand.The sword trembled. Trisli tore his eyes from Dragon's and they landed on the scale which protected his heart. One stab upward – that was all it would take.Bear's son, Dragon's whisper interrupted his thoughts, I never told you, but he stabbed me.The pain in Trisli's chest grew. “But you are alive still,” he pointed out.Maybe I didn't trust him as much as I thought. I kept my eyes on him, and when he betrayed me, I found a way to stop the blow from killing me.“Why are you telling me this?”Because I trust you more then I trusted him.The words cut sharper then any dagger could have. The sword lowered and almost fell from his hand – until someone spoke behind him.“What are you doing, DragonSlayer?” a man asked. “Who are you talking to?”“Aren't you going to save us?” a woman said around sobs.Trisli turned his head. He saw a sea of faces, eyes looking to him for hope. He saw the king, his face set as he waited. And he felt his pride double. He couldn't let his name get tarnished.Before he could think about what he was doing, Trisli turned and lunged. Alyce screamed but it was too late to stop. The sword flashed upward, Dragon reared back – as the blade dug deep under the scale.
Now, to make up for my evilness, I realized I forgot to share the snippet I was going to on the interview type post I did on my book. See, editing. Anyways, sorry about that. So, here it is now.
“What? What happened?” Darcy groaned.“Darcy!” a voice exclaimed, a voice which belonged to none other than Captain Shamus Steed.“Steed!” Peter gasped in disbelief.“Pete!” Tony yelped, making Peter jump.“Shamus!” Darcy snorted.“Jones?” Steed asked, baffled.“Tony?” Peter gasped.“Steed, Captain Shamus Steed?” Tony asked, looking at the tall Air Pirate.“Oh shut up, everyone!” Darcy growled, brushing leaves from his pants.“What's going on?” Tony pushed himself to his feet as well, carefully rubbing his head. “What hit me?”“I think I did,” Steed admitted.“Who are you?” Tony demanded, his eyes flashing as he glared hard at the man. “Don't tell me you are the Steed? Captain Shamus Steed?” Peter worried his friend was about to punch the Air Pirate. That was usually how he introduced himself.My name is Anthony Verne. Smack!Steed broke into a wide grin. “See? Someone knows how to get my name right!”Peter stepped back and stared at everyone, not sure how to take everything in, especially Tony's unexpected appearance. “What's going on?” he asked, not sure who might have the answer. They all looked as baffled as he felt, which wasn't a common thing. He hoped Darcy didn't start laughing at him again.The grin on Darcy's lips showed he was enjoying something, even if it wasn't Peter's dumb question. But he didn't laugh, instead he tossed his head back with pride and began to introduce them to each other. “Captain Shamus Steed meet Peter Jones. Peter Jones, Captain Shamus Steed.” He then looked at Tony. “And I have no idea who you are.”
There. Now it is late and that was a long post. So, quote is from Rise of the Guardians. And...
Allons-y and Bonne Nuit!
“Dragon-”It is all right, the silver shoulders shrugged, I was going to run away, but I don't want to anymore. Having two humans understand you is rare. I barely got over loosing my friendship with Bear's son – and yours was so much better. Leaving, would just bring a slower, more sorrowful death. And it will save you having to chase me down. Now you can get what you've always wanted.Trisli didn't think that would be happening. The king wouldn't banish him, his name wouldn't be tarnished, but he would be responsible for killing one of his best friends – and loosing three more.“I wish you would have ran,” he said, anger starting to bowl in him. “Why did you stay, to make me choose?”The jaws turned up, just a little. Because – I guess, I wanted to see what choice you would make.“You don't know what they will do to me!”This time, he said nothing. His glowing eyes, when Trisli dared to look into them, were dim – all the glow almost gone. Even the silver in his scales seemed to be fading to gray.“I cannot be banished! I cannot go through life, having people think I'm a lair.”It is up to you, Dragon whispered. You have your chance now. You can be the last DragonSlayer – or you can be the one who fought to accomplish something even bigger.“I don't want to fight!” Trisli yelled. He didn't want to think about the looks he was surely getting. “I want to live a life of ease and peace! I am tired of people laughing at me behind my back! I am tried of being thought as unimportant.” Trisli didn't realize until that moment that he had drawn his sword.I think you are important. So does Hugh, and Maye – and Alyce. To them, you are one of the most important people in the world.“That is three to a thousand.”That is four to a thousand.The sword trembled. Trisli tore his eyes from Dragon's and they landed on the scale which protected his heart. One stab upward – that was all it would take.Bear's son, Dragon's whisper interrupted his thoughts, I never told you, but he stabbed me.The pain in Trisli's chest grew. “But you are alive still,” he pointed out.Maybe I didn't trust him as much as I thought. I kept my eyes on him, and when he betrayed me, I found a way to stop the blow from killing me.“Why are you telling me this?”Because I trust you more then I trusted him.The words cut sharper then any dagger could have. The sword lowered and almost fell from his hand – until someone spoke behind him.“What are you doing, DragonSlayer?” a man asked. “Who are you talking to?”“Aren't you going to save us?” a woman said around sobs.Trisli turned his head. He saw a sea of faces, eyes looking to him for hope. He saw the king, his face set as he waited. And he felt his pride double. He couldn't let his name get tarnished.Before he could think about what he was doing, Trisli turned and lunged. Alyce screamed but it was too late to stop. The sword flashed upward, Dragon reared back – as the blade dug deep under the scale.
Now, to make up for my evilness, I realized I forgot to share the snippet I was going to on the interview type post I did on my book. See, editing. Anyways, sorry about that. So, here it is now.
“What? What happened?” Darcy groaned.“Darcy!” a voice exclaimed, a voice which belonged to none other than Captain Shamus Steed.“Steed!” Peter gasped in disbelief.“Pete!” Tony yelped, making Peter jump.“Shamus!” Darcy snorted.“Jones?” Steed asked, baffled.“Tony?” Peter gasped.“Steed, Captain Shamus Steed?” Tony asked, looking at the tall Air Pirate.“Oh shut up, everyone!” Darcy growled, brushing leaves from his pants.“What's going on?” Tony pushed himself to his feet as well, carefully rubbing his head. “What hit me?”“I think I did,” Steed admitted.“Who are you?” Tony demanded, his eyes flashing as he glared hard at the man. “Don't tell me you are the Steed? Captain Shamus Steed?” Peter worried his friend was about to punch the Air Pirate. That was usually how he introduced himself.My name is Anthony Verne. Smack!Steed broke into a wide grin. “See? Someone knows how to get my name right!”Peter stepped back and stared at everyone, not sure how to take everything in, especially Tony's unexpected appearance. “What's going on?” he asked, not sure who might have the answer. They all looked as baffled as he felt, which wasn't a common thing. He hoped Darcy didn't start laughing at him again.The grin on Darcy's lips showed he was enjoying something, even if it wasn't Peter's dumb question. But he didn't laugh, instead he tossed his head back with pride and began to introduce them to each other. “Captain Shamus Steed meet Peter Jones. Peter Jones, Captain Shamus Steed.” He then looked at Tony. “And I have no idea who you are.”
There. Now it is late and that was a long post. So, quote is from Rise of the Guardians. And...
Allons-y and Bonne Nuit!
November 27, 2012
"Buckle up!" "Where are the bloody seat belts?!" "That was just expression."
Let us have a bit of randomness for a moment before we get down to business to defeat the Huns.
When I went to the movie the other day, I went to the noon showing - because it was the very first showing and it would still be light when I left to walk home. My brothers keep a good eye on me and don't like me to walk home in the dark.
Anyhow, the only people at this showing were parents with their young children. And I walked into the theatre at the same time as two teen girls who were with two middle aged children. We got to the counter about the same time and I went to one end and they the other. I heard the teens ask for two tickets to Twilight and two to Wreck it Ralph. And there I was, right next to them, asking for one ticket to Rise of the Guardians. The ticket seller's eyebrows went up as she looked me up and down. I just smiled back. I wanted to say something like, "What? You didn't really think I was going to see a sparkly vampire, did you?" (Come to think of it, the lady who later took my ticket gave me an odd look as well. Pity, they don't know a good movie when it is in their own theatre.)
Okay, but now, randomness aside. I am pleased to say I am now going to get around to reviewing the first of the Guardian book. Nicolas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King. (If I've reviewed this before I am sorry. I know I did one on my goodreads but am almost certain I didn't do so here. But, editing has been messing with my brain.)
Anyhow, this is the first in a...well, right now there are only three books out. I know another is coming soon, and I believe there will be another after that. These books are about some of our myths. (The Easter bunny, the Tooth Fairy, the Sandman, Santa.) And it is these books the movie was based on.
I didn't know of the books until a month ago when I was stalking Barnes and Noble for book cover ideas. I was the only one in the children's book section jumping up and down and grinning like a nut as I flipped through the pages. Sadly, my library only has North's book, so I've yet to read the other two. Soon though.
The book was very unexpected. I was thinking it would be some kind of cute children's story about Santa. Instead, it was almost like a cross between Narnia and Larklight.
The story is about a wizard who lives in Siberia. Up in the frozen wasteland where few people dare to live, he has set up a village around a very large tree. He lives under the tree with a little girl , Katherine, he has kind of adopted.
Katherine and the other children are encouraged to use their imaginations. They roam the woods whenever they like and are friends with the animals and a bear who likes to play with them. They like to have fun, especially at night when they should be sleeping and like playing hide and seek with their parents. Everything in their world is wonderful and filled adventure and creativity. They are encouraged to explore. And the wizard is a great inventor who likes to make new things for them.
Everything seems peaceful for them, until the day a star awakens a boy who has been keeping an evil at bay. The boy is known only as the Specteral Boy. He can never keep still and he likes watching the world. And the evil who has just awakened is named Pitch, and he wants to wrap the world in fear.
Then, in the middle of all this, we meet North. North is a thief who cares only about what he can get out of life. He rules an unruly band of thieves and they spend their days robbing villages. Then, skipping forward a little, North learns of a great treasure so he rides off. But instead of taking the gold he finds he goes to save the children, whom he can hear screaming. (I should have mentioned this before. North is a wonderful swordsman. Which is probably one of the reasons I like him so much.)
North in the movie.
Anyhow, North is taken in by the wizard and he begins to learn how there are more important things in life then gold and getting things for himself. He finds out he likes inventing things, much like the wizard, only he has a bit more talent for it. And he and Katherine slowly become friends. But North soon has to make a choice, one which will put him in a lot of danger if he chooses to do the right thing.
This book is a wonderful, magical adventure. The drawings were fun and clever, the idea that science is a kind of magic was a lot of fun, and I loved the inventions. Especially the airship...which I cannot say much about because of spoilers...and North's sleigh.
If you like books with fun, light stories with dashing heroes and lots of adventure, which are still enchanting and childlike I would highly recommend this book. And the only thing I am sad about? I still don't know what happens next!
*** So, after sitting down and doing some planning and talking with my agent - I think I can call her that. She does enough to be my agent. Is agent the right word though? Someone who helps with my marketing schemes.
Anyhow, I have finally decided that I will be holding a contest - or give away. I'm not really sure yet what it will end up being, but the prize? A free copy of my book, signed. Next week, very likely on Monday, I will be giving more information on this. (I might even do so on Friday. I'm running out of time here and - as my website helper put it - I'm cutting things WAY too close.) The good news? The release date will not be pushed back. I might fall over mostly dead after the fourteenth. But the book will be coming out on time. Tomorrow I have to pull out my notebook and make lists of everything that I still have to get done.
Right now? I'm going to bed.
Quote is from Rise of the Guardians, again. *Grin*
Allons-y!
When I went to the movie the other day, I went to the noon showing - because it was the very first showing and it would still be light when I left to walk home. My brothers keep a good eye on me and don't like me to walk home in the dark.
Anyhow, the only people at this showing were parents with their young children. And I walked into the theatre at the same time as two teen girls who were with two middle aged children. We got to the counter about the same time and I went to one end and they the other. I heard the teens ask for two tickets to Twilight and two to Wreck it Ralph. And there I was, right next to them, asking for one ticket to Rise of the Guardians. The ticket seller's eyebrows went up as she looked me up and down. I just smiled back. I wanted to say something like, "What? You didn't really think I was going to see a sparkly vampire, did you?" (Come to think of it, the lady who later took my ticket gave me an odd look as well. Pity, they don't know a good movie when it is in their own theatre.)
Okay, but now, randomness aside. I am pleased to say I am now going to get around to reviewing the first of the Guardian book. Nicolas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King. (If I've reviewed this before I am sorry. I know I did one on my goodreads but am almost certain I didn't do so here. But, editing has been messing with my brain.)
Anyhow, this is the first in a...well, right now there are only three books out. I know another is coming soon, and I believe there will be another after that. These books are about some of our myths. (The Easter bunny, the Tooth Fairy, the Sandman, Santa.) And it is these books the movie was based on.
I didn't know of the books until a month ago when I was stalking Barnes and Noble for book cover ideas. I was the only one in the children's book section jumping up and down and grinning like a nut as I flipped through the pages. Sadly, my library only has North's book, so I've yet to read the other two. Soon though.
The book was very unexpected. I was thinking it would be some kind of cute children's story about Santa. Instead, it was almost like a cross between Narnia and Larklight.
The story is about a wizard who lives in Siberia. Up in the frozen wasteland where few people dare to live, he has set up a village around a very large tree. He lives under the tree with a little girl , Katherine, he has kind of adopted.
Katherine and the other children are encouraged to use their imaginations. They roam the woods whenever they like and are friends with the animals and a bear who likes to play with them. They like to have fun, especially at night when they should be sleeping and like playing hide and seek with their parents. Everything in their world is wonderful and filled adventure and creativity. They are encouraged to explore. And the wizard is a great inventor who likes to make new things for them.
Everything seems peaceful for them, until the day a star awakens a boy who has been keeping an evil at bay. The boy is known only as the Specteral Boy. He can never keep still and he likes watching the world. And the evil who has just awakened is named Pitch, and he wants to wrap the world in fear.
Then, in the middle of all this, we meet North. North is a thief who cares only about what he can get out of life. He rules an unruly band of thieves and they spend their days robbing villages. Then, skipping forward a little, North learns of a great treasure so he rides off. But instead of taking the gold he finds he goes to save the children, whom he can hear screaming. (I should have mentioned this before. North is a wonderful swordsman. Which is probably one of the reasons I like him so much.)
North in the movie.Anyhow, North is taken in by the wizard and he begins to learn how there are more important things in life then gold and getting things for himself. He finds out he likes inventing things, much like the wizard, only he has a bit more talent for it. And he and Katherine slowly become friends. But North soon has to make a choice, one which will put him in a lot of danger if he chooses to do the right thing.
This book is a wonderful, magical adventure. The drawings were fun and clever, the idea that science is a kind of magic was a lot of fun, and I loved the inventions. Especially the airship...which I cannot say much about because of spoilers...and North's sleigh.
If you like books with fun, light stories with dashing heroes and lots of adventure, which are still enchanting and childlike I would highly recommend this book. And the only thing I am sad about? I still don't know what happens next!
*** So, after sitting down and doing some planning and talking with my agent - I think I can call her that. She does enough to be my agent. Is agent the right word though? Someone who helps with my marketing schemes.
Anyhow, I have finally decided that I will be holding a contest - or give away. I'm not really sure yet what it will end up being, but the prize? A free copy of my book, signed. Next week, very likely on Monday, I will be giving more information on this. (I might even do so on Friday. I'm running out of time here and - as my website helper put it - I'm cutting things WAY too close.) The good news? The release date will not be pushed back. I might fall over mostly dead after the fourteenth. But the book will be coming out on time. Tomorrow I have to pull out my notebook and make lists of everything that I still have to get done.
Right now? I'm going to bed.
Quote is from Rise of the Guardians, again. *Grin*
Allons-y!
November 26, 2012
"You don't want to race a rabbit, mate."
Sunday I went to heat up my sandwich for lunch, and in just two seconds I caught my microwave on fire. Two seconds! That has to be some kind of record. (Apparently foil can catch fire in a microwave. Now those who didn't know, know.)
This, being the last week of November, shall be filled with some randomness. So, here is a tag. A tag I commandeered from Amy HERE. After this I have another book review, the last snippet, and another picture.
What is the name of your project? When did you first come up with the idea? And how long have you been working on it?
The name is...Haphazardly Implausible. I came up with the plot idea last summer when I wanted to write a book about an airship - I came up with the title a few months later with some help from a good friend. I've been working on it for...a year and a half? Aye, that's right...I think.
Sum up your novel in five words or less.
I'm just going to commandeer someone's five sum up. More fun then is legal. (And whoever knows where I got that from gets one of John's cookies.)
Who is your favourite character? Tell us about him or her.
Oh dear. If I pick one, won't it make the others envious? And if they get envious they might stab me in my sleep... Oh well, here's risking it. Peter Jones. I have a kind of bond with him, we understand each other well. He's slightly clueless in social matters, he has a bit of an odd sense of humor. He's short...and Scottish. And he is completely fine with being himself, even if others pick on him for it. Also, he's at a point where he doesn't know who he can trust and isn't sure who are his true friends and who are out to kill him.
Where does your novel take place? What time Period?
Mostly in the sky...as well as in Scotland, England, and on the ocean. The time period is the Victorian Era.
Do you have a theme song for your story? What is it?
I suppose I do. Well, I had rather a lot which I got ideas from while writing the first drafts. Some I have mentioned before, such as I'll Make a Man out of You (which is the reason I used it for the bloopers.) But there is one song which I listen to a great deal while writing - but I shan't tell you because I am saving it for a certain post I have coming later.
What's been the hardest part to write so far?
The ending. I was very sad to end the first book. I enjoyed writing the other three, but Peter changed in those books. And I missed him, though I didn't like him any less. (Fellow authors probably understand this, as well as those who have read a really good series in which the character you like grows up.)
What chapter was your favourite so far?
I should say the last one because that is the one my readers fancied the most and we had a lot of fun giggling over it. But my favourite, there was this one scene with Steed in which I realized he wasn't the brash, know it all I thought he was. He actually had a bit of a sense of humor and could be awkward while still managing to pull of dashing. That was fun to write. As well as certain scenes between Peter and Darcy.
Can you share one of your favourite snippets?
Oh! You are asking a lot of me with this...Hm. I suppose one wouldn't hurt.
Are any aspects of your story drawn directly from your own life? Give us an example.
Well, yes. During the first draft, no. But when I did the final, I was going through some friend things myself. So I was able to put in Peter's struggle better since I understood it. All his doubt and uncertainty and fear. (Though, with me, my former friend wasn't out to kill me. So, it was a bit different.) Also, how Peter has to willing accept who he is and not be ashamed of it. That was something I was learning at the same time.
Your main character gets dumped into a bit city in the modern era. (Or, if you're writing a contemporary work he/ she gets dumped in medieval London). How does he/ she respond?
He would blame Darcy right off, because somehow it has to be Darcy's fault. Then, I think he would go about exploring everything, but especially any Air Force base or airport he could find. Then, once he had found it, he would test out the air planes, though I have a feeling he wouldn't like the new ones as much as he likes his Triple Wing. However, if he happened upon a biplane, I think he would have a lot of fun flying it about and might decide he was okay living in this modern world. (Peter adapts to changes fairly easy.)
Who's the funniest character in your story? Tell us why! Give examples! Support your argument. 8-D
Well, I don't think any of them are terribly funny on their own. If they were, it would probably be Darcy, or maybe Kirk. Maybe it is because I've not much of a sense of humor myself so I don't know how to do funny, but I do know how to bounce humor off the other characters. They are usually only funny when they are together. That said, some of the funniest pairs are Tony and Steed - and they pretty much are the only ones who stay funny throughout the whole series, for reasons I cannot say for the sake of spoilers. I had a lot of fun with them. Darcy and Peter also have their moments as well as Hogan's two pilots whom live to dislike each other. There is also Kirk and his....friend, though I'm not sure they would really call themselves such. And Kirk and Darcy get into it sometimes, though not as much as Kirk and Steed. All that said, I will say again that I don't think anyone surpasses Tony and Steed. But you will have to read the book to see if you agree or disagree.
If you were forced to eliminate a character from your story - just wash them clean off the slate - who would it be?
Peter's sister. Okay...fine. But she was the one who had to go, as there were too many. I thought about taking more out as I feared I had too many, but none of them could go. (I worked around this and figured it out, by the way.) Anyhow, if I had to remove one now...and still be able to keep the plot going...I guess it would have to be Hogan. Which is tragic to think about, and I am not even sure I could take him out because he has a big role to play. But...I think he is the only one who could be removed if I HAD to.
Do you plan on writing a sequel to your novel?
Oh no. I plan to leave it at the cliff hanger in the end of the first and make everyone suffer. Okay, I shan't be that mean. There will be three sequels, all of which are now written.
Lastly, Sunday I wasn't well so I stayed in bed and read all day. Which means I finished The Mark of Athena. It won't get a review though as I don't wish to spoil it. I will say that I enjoyed it, maybe not as much as Son of Neptune, but better then The Lost Hero. And I REALLY liked Leo in it. He made it to my second favourite character. Something I could have done without? The spiders. (I think spiders are stalking me. Can I get a restraining order on them?)
Wait, that wasn't lastly. Lastly is this. A new author I found has a sell on her books! And they sound like good books. I am reading Peter's Angel now, actually. You can check them out HERE!!
The title is another Rise of the Guardians quote.
Allons-y!
This, being the last week of November, shall be filled with some randomness. So, here is a tag. A tag I commandeered from Amy HERE. After this I have another book review, the last snippet, and another picture.
What is the name of your project? When did you first come up with the idea? And how long have you been working on it?
The name is...Haphazardly Implausible. I came up with the plot idea last summer when I wanted to write a book about an airship - I came up with the title a few months later with some help from a good friend. I've been working on it for...a year and a half? Aye, that's right...I think.
Sum up your novel in five words or less.
I'm just going to commandeer someone's five sum up. More fun then is legal. (And whoever knows where I got that from gets one of John's cookies.)
Who is your favourite character? Tell us about him or her.
Oh dear. If I pick one, won't it make the others envious? And if they get envious they might stab me in my sleep... Oh well, here's risking it. Peter Jones. I have a kind of bond with him, we understand each other well. He's slightly clueless in social matters, he has a bit of an odd sense of humor. He's short...and Scottish. And he is completely fine with being himself, even if others pick on him for it. Also, he's at a point where he doesn't know who he can trust and isn't sure who are his true friends and who are out to kill him.
Where does your novel take place? What time Period?
Mostly in the sky...as well as in Scotland, England, and on the ocean. The time period is the Victorian Era.
Do you have a theme song for your story? What is it?
I suppose I do. Well, I had rather a lot which I got ideas from while writing the first drafts. Some I have mentioned before, such as I'll Make a Man out of You (which is the reason I used it for the bloopers.) But there is one song which I listen to a great deal while writing - but I shan't tell you because I am saving it for a certain post I have coming later.
What's been the hardest part to write so far?
The ending. I was very sad to end the first book. I enjoyed writing the other three, but Peter changed in those books. And I missed him, though I didn't like him any less. (Fellow authors probably understand this, as well as those who have read a really good series in which the character you like grows up.)
What chapter was your favourite so far?
I should say the last one because that is the one my readers fancied the most and we had a lot of fun giggling over it. But my favourite, there was this one scene with Steed in which I realized he wasn't the brash, know it all I thought he was. He actually had a bit of a sense of humor and could be awkward while still managing to pull of dashing. That was fun to write. As well as certain scenes between Peter and Darcy.
Can you share one of your favourite snippets?
Oh! You are asking a lot of me with this...Hm. I suppose one wouldn't hurt.
Are any aspects of your story drawn directly from your own life? Give us an example.
Well, yes. During the first draft, no. But when I did the final, I was going through some friend things myself. So I was able to put in Peter's struggle better since I understood it. All his doubt and uncertainty and fear. (Though, with me, my former friend wasn't out to kill me. So, it was a bit different.) Also, how Peter has to willing accept who he is and not be ashamed of it. That was something I was learning at the same time.
Your main character gets dumped into a bit city in the modern era. (Or, if you're writing a contemporary work he/ she gets dumped in medieval London). How does he/ she respond?
He would blame Darcy right off, because somehow it has to be Darcy's fault. Then, I think he would go about exploring everything, but especially any Air Force base or airport he could find. Then, once he had found it, he would test out the air planes, though I have a feeling he wouldn't like the new ones as much as he likes his Triple Wing. However, if he happened upon a biplane, I think he would have a lot of fun flying it about and might decide he was okay living in this modern world. (Peter adapts to changes fairly easy.)
Who's the funniest character in your story? Tell us why! Give examples! Support your argument. 8-D
Well, I don't think any of them are terribly funny on their own. If they were, it would probably be Darcy, or maybe Kirk. Maybe it is because I've not much of a sense of humor myself so I don't know how to do funny, but I do know how to bounce humor off the other characters. They are usually only funny when they are together. That said, some of the funniest pairs are Tony and Steed - and they pretty much are the only ones who stay funny throughout the whole series, for reasons I cannot say for the sake of spoilers. I had a lot of fun with them. Darcy and Peter also have their moments as well as Hogan's two pilots whom live to dislike each other. There is also Kirk and his....friend, though I'm not sure they would really call themselves such. And Kirk and Darcy get into it sometimes, though not as much as Kirk and Steed. All that said, I will say again that I don't think anyone surpasses Tony and Steed. But you will have to read the book to see if you agree or disagree.
If you were forced to eliminate a character from your story - just wash them clean off the slate - who would it be?
Peter's sister. Okay...fine. But she was the one who had to go, as there were too many. I thought about taking more out as I feared I had too many, but none of them could go. (I worked around this and figured it out, by the way.) Anyhow, if I had to remove one now...and still be able to keep the plot going...I guess it would have to be Hogan. Which is tragic to think about, and I am not even sure I could take him out because he has a big role to play. But...I think he is the only one who could be removed if I HAD to.
Do you plan on writing a sequel to your novel?
Oh no. I plan to leave it at the cliff hanger in the end of the first and make everyone suffer. Okay, I shan't be that mean. There will be three sequels, all of which are now written.
Lastly, Sunday I wasn't well so I stayed in bed and read all day. Which means I finished The Mark of Athena. It won't get a review though as I don't wish to spoil it. I will say that I enjoyed it, maybe not as much as Son of Neptune, but better then The Lost Hero. And I REALLY liked Leo in it. He made it to my second favourite character. Something I could have done without? The spiders. (I think spiders are stalking me. Can I get a restraining order on them?)
Wait, that wasn't lastly. Lastly is this. A new author I found has a sell on her books! And they sound like good books. I am reading Peter's Angel now, actually. You can check them out HERE!!
The title is another Rise of the Guardians quote.
Allons-y!
November 25, 2012
"I realized something - she was worse than Myrtle!"
Pitch is somewhere in my house. *Peers under the bed.* I've been having dreams were spiders will be creeping up my bed, coming right to sit on my head. I can see it in their beady eyes. I can be sleeping peacefully, then I will see them, and leap out of bed. And this is how I discovered I am a Ninja.
Don't believe me?
My bed is a bunk bed. With low hanging boards - as I am on the bottom half for the time being. There is plywood over the back of the top bunk, a thin canopy which can easily be pulled down if I'm not careful over the top of the bed. And usually I rest my computer near the foot, on the floor. Beside me I always have a pile of books. So, as you can see, I'm pretty well hemmed in and am always cracking my head when I move about in the day. However, when I see the spiders coming, I can leap out of bed and, with my eyes closed, hurl myself in between the boards, books, canopy, plywood, and computer without knocking, pulling down, or cracking anything. And I do this head first.
You doubt my Ninja powers? Throw a spider at me and see what I can do.
Okay, my amazing Ninja abilities aside. Time for a review.
This shall be the book review of Empire of Ruins, Book Three in The Hunchback Assignments.
I cannot do a long review on these books without spoiling things from the first two, so this shall be more of a , YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK, review. This book is so far my favourite out of the series, though four might pass it.
This was, again, another fast paced adventure one my enjoy on a summer's day. It takes place mainly in Australia, deep in the jungle. (And, best part, it has airships!) It is more of a treasure hunt kind of story, a race against the bad guys to see who will get their first.
Modo begins to grow up in this story. He questions orders which go against what he believes to be right and makes a decision which costs him something he has always longed for. Also, Mr. Slade again pulls his character changing trick. In the second book he had me liking, by the end of the book, a woman I thought I wouldn't be able to stand. In the end of this book, it was the opposite. I felt very betrayed by one of the characters and was in complete shock over what he did. I can only hope he somehow wins my trust back in book four.
Because this book is fast paced, Mr. Slade kind of skims over the more dull bits. I didn't mind this too much, because I don't like boring parts in books, but it felt a little too fast in some places. I again felt like this was placed in the wrong age group. I still think a child would enjoy this much more then a young adult. But, that aside, I'm not saying young adults SHOULDN'T read it, because if they do skip this series they will be missing out on a grand adventure. I just think children should know of these books as well.
Something else I liked about this book was Tavia. I really admired her in one part, but then later she had to go and confuse me. She can be a very confusing character at times, which is one of the reasons I like her so much.
Now, I am going to sleep because my nighttime Ninja jumping has rather worn me out. Also, I finished reading my book, for the last time (I hope.) Once the last of the pictures are added, it will be ready. (I hope.)
Quote is from Mothstorm, wherein Art meets someone who sings worse then his sister. I didn't think it possible - and nor did he.
Allons-y!
Don't believe me?
My bed is a bunk bed. With low hanging boards - as I am on the bottom half for the time being. There is plywood over the back of the top bunk, a thin canopy which can easily be pulled down if I'm not careful over the top of the bed. And usually I rest my computer near the foot, on the floor. Beside me I always have a pile of books. So, as you can see, I'm pretty well hemmed in and am always cracking my head when I move about in the day. However, when I see the spiders coming, I can leap out of bed and, with my eyes closed, hurl myself in between the boards, books, canopy, plywood, and computer without knocking, pulling down, or cracking anything. And I do this head first.
You doubt my Ninja powers? Throw a spider at me and see what I can do.
Okay, my amazing Ninja abilities aside. Time for a review.
This shall be the book review of Empire of Ruins, Book Three in The Hunchback Assignments.
I cannot do a long review on these books without spoiling things from the first two, so this shall be more of a , YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK, review. This book is so far my favourite out of the series, though four might pass it.
This was, again, another fast paced adventure one my enjoy on a summer's day. It takes place mainly in Australia, deep in the jungle. (And, best part, it has airships!) It is more of a treasure hunt kind of story, a race against the bad guys to see who will get their first.
Modo begins to grow up in this story. He questions orders which go against what he believes to be right and makes a decision which costs him something he has always longed for. Also, Mr. Slade again pulls his character changing trick. In the second book he had me liking, by the end of the book, a woman I thought I wouldn't be able to stand. In the end of this book, it was the opposite. I felt very betrayed by one of the characters and was in complete shock over what he did. I can only hope he somehow wins my trust back in book four.
Because this book is fast paced, Mr. Slade kind of skims over the more dull bits. I didn't mind this too much, because I don't like boring parts in books, but it felt a little too fast in some places. I again felt like this was placed in the wrong age group. I still think a child would enjoy this much more then a young adult. But, that aside, I'm not saying young adults SHOULDN'T read it, because if they do skip this series they will be missing out on a grand adventure. I just think children should know of these books as well.
Something else I liked about this book was Tavia. I really admired her in one part, but then later she had to go and confuse me. She can be a very confusing character at times, which is one of the reasons I like her so much.
Now, I am going to sleep because my nighttime Ninja jumping has rather worn me out. Also, I finished reading my book, for the last time (I hope.) Once the last of the pictures are added, it will be ready. (I hope.)
Quote is from Mothstorm, wherein Art meets someone who sings worse then his sister. I didn't think it possible - and nor did he.
Allons-y!
November 22, 2012
"No, mate, that's adorable."
I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving and enjoyed some pumpkin pie, which I missed out on because I was too busy playing a game. I have something to add to my Thanksgiving list. I finally learned how to spell pumpkin! I know, cool, right?!
So, pumpkins aside for the time being. Today is Friday and, as promised, I have a picture for all of you! Yes, one of Clair's lovely drawings which will be appearing in the book! And Clair has done us the honour and picked out which will be revealed today.
I would tell you a long story to put this off, but since this is one of her pictures I think I shall be kind - besides, it is the day after a holiday. So, here you are!
Face to Face with his Worst Enemy
There! What do you think? (And if you would really like to make Clair's day you could nip over to her blog HERE and let her know what you think.)
And now I shall leave you. Because I didn't edit today as I was planning and now have to get at it.
Quote is from Rise of the Guardians, from Bunny to North while he (Bunny) has his arms full of eggs. And, in spite of the boomerangs and exploding eggs, it was a pretty adorable moment.
Allons-y!
So, pumpkins aside for the time being. Today is Friday and, as promised, I have a picture for all of you! Yes, one of Clair's lovely drawings which will be appearing in the book! And Clair has done us the honour and picked out which will be revealed today.
I would tell you a long story to put this off, but since this is one of her pictures I think I shall be kind - besides, it is the day after a holiday. So, here you are!
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Face to Face with his Worst EnemyThere! What do you think? (And if you would really like to make Clair's day you could nip over to her blog HERE and let her know what you think.)
And now I shall leave you. Because I didn't edit today as I was planning and now have to get at it.
Quote is from Rise of the Guardians, from Bunny to North while he (Bunny) has his arms full of eggs. And, in spite of the boomerangs and exploding eggs, it was a pretty adorable moment.
Allons-y!
November 21, 2012
"I'm sorry about the kangaroo comment." "It's all right. It's the accent, isn't it?"
The book I took the quote from yesterday is a Percy Jackson one, Son of Neptune. I don't remember which part it is from though, I just found the quote online. Was Percy ever blue?
I shan't be posting on Thursday because it is a holiday and I plan to enjoy it. And I shan't be doing a Thanksgiving post because I'm saving that for later. Except for this, something I am both excited and thankful for, Josh Groban's new album will be out on February 5th. You can guess where I will be that day. (And this time, when he tours, I might actually get to go to a concert. Isn't it nice when you are able to get your mum and brother to like something as much as you do?)
This post is later then usual. But this is the day before the holidays, and I couldn't think of anything to post about, so I decided to do a review, and I couldn't do that until I saw the movie. Yes, THE movie, one of the ones I've been very eager for this year. Rise of the Guardians. (This is a spoiler free review...I hope. Just in case, be careful)
I've yet to do a review on it, but I have read the first guardian book and enjoyed it a lot. I am eager for the others. I think it was a fun story with lots of imagination. And, let's face it, as an author I love things with lots of imagination. And North's sleigh being a kind of airship. That is just cool.
The movie is more about Jack Frost, who is a carefree - not sure what you would call him. Not human...fellow maybe. (Oh and he has a cool name. *Whistles*) No one can see him, which he isn't crazy about, but he can cause all kinds of mischief and get away with it - which he loves. Until the day Pitch, a fellow who only likes to frighten children, shows up and Jack is elected to join the Guardians. (North, Bunny, Tooth, and Sandy. And Sandy was cute, just saying. Oh, and North's accent and swords, very cool.)
Jack has to decide if he will help the guardians fight, or if he will continue his life alone, wondering who he is and what he is supposed to do - and why no one can see him like they can the others. He is persuaded to join the fight, because if they defeat Pitch he learns he can get his memories back and find out who he was before he became Jack Frost. (Both he and Bunny aren't very crazy about this arrangement because they have a long standing feud ever since Jack caused a blizzard on Easter.) It doesn't help matters any that Jack likes to call him a kangaroo.
(Hugh Jackman talks Bunny and somehow managed to pull it off and still be manly. I mean, how many guys can talk a bunny, call themselves Bunny, and not be thought of as whimps? The boomerangs accent, and exploding eggs did help of course. I've never actually heard Hugh Jackman talk in his native accent, it is very cool.) (To add to this, Pitch is talked by Jude Law. I didn't know it, but he makes a good villain! I didn't recognize his voice at first.)
Hugh Jackman and Jude Law aside. I did enjoy the movie quite a bit. It was fun and well done and exciting. I think it will be cool in 3D, just not the 3D in my home town because the screens are so tiny. What would really be cool is to go and see it at the IMax, but I'm already pushing to go and see The Hobbit there, so that option is out.
The sleigh wasn't as cool as in the book, though in the book it never actually took sleigh form...er, no wait. It did, but it had a cool propeller which was missing in the movie. The Yetis were great and the elves were funny. I'm not sure the recommendation I would give. If you like adventures and imaginative stories I would suggest it, how is that?
Now, just a bit of randomness.
Jack reminds me a bit of North from the book. Selfish, only caring what he can get out of life, until children are in danger. I think this is why North and Jack become rather close, almost as if North can see himself in Jack and wishes to help him as the old wizard helped him.
I missed Katherine but I don't even know if she is in the other books. I am curious to see what happened to her and the Specteral Boy.
Tooth was very well done. Lots of energy, sweet, and how she ways always admiring Jack's teeth was cute. If girl characters keep getting better and better like this I might have to change my view of them.
And now I need to go. Lots to do at the moment.
The cute little girl
Everyone have a Happy Thanksgiving!
And, if you like The Lord of the Rings and have a good sense of humor, you must read this. It is the funnest Lord of the Rings spoof I've ever read. It had me laughing for all day.
http://shieldmaidenthoughts.wordpress...
I shall try and answers the comments from the last post soon. And don't forget, picture on Friday!
Haha, just realized, I use cool a lot in this post. That wasn't intended.
Allons-y!
I shan't be posting on Thursday because it is a holiday and I plan to enjoy it. And I shan't be doing a Thanksgiving post because I'm saving that for later. Except for this, something I am both excited and thankful for, Josh Groban's new album will be out on February 5th. You can guess where I will be that day. (And this time, when he tours, I might actually get to go to a concert. Isn't it nice when you are able to get your mum and brother to like something as much as you do?)
This post is later then usual. But this is the day before the holidays, and I couldn't think of anything to post about, so I decided to do a review, and I couldn't do that until I saw the movie. Yes, THE movie, one of the ones I've been very eager for this year. Rise of the Guardians. (This is a spoiler free review...I hope. Just in case, be careful)
I've yet to do a review on it, but I have read the first guardian book and enjoyed it a lot. I am eager for the others. I think it was a fun story with lots of imagination. And, let's face it, as an author I love things with lots of imagination. And North's sleigh being a kind of airship. That is just cool.
The movie is more about Jack Frost, who is a carefree - not sure what you would call him. Not human...fellow maybe. (Oh and he has a cool name. *Whistles*) No one can see him, which he isn't crazy about, but he can cause all kinds of mischief and get away with it - which he loves. Until the day Pitch, a fellow who only likes to frighten children, shows up and Jack is elected to join the Guardians. (North, Bunny, Tooth, and Sandy. And Sandy was cute, just saying. Oh, and North's accent and swords, very cool.)
Jack has to decide if he will help the guardians fight, or if he will continue his life alone, wondering who he is and what he is supposed to do - and why no one can see him like they can the others. He is persuaded to join the fight, because if they defeat Pitch he learns he can get his memories back and find out who he was before he became Jack Frost. (Both he and Bunny aren't very crazy about this arrangement because they have a long standing feud ever since Jack caused a blizzard on Easter.) It doesn't help matters any that Jack likes to call him a kangaroo.
(Hugh Jackman talks Bunny and somehow managed to pull it off and still be manly. I mean, how many guys can talk a bunny, call themselves Bunny, and not be thought of as whimps? The boomerangs accent, and exploding eggs did help of course. I've never actually heard Hugh Jackman talk in his native accent, it is very cool.) (To add to this, Pitch is talked by Jude Law. I didn't know it, but he makes a good villain! I didn't recognize his voice at first.)
Hugh Jackman and Jude Law aside. I did enjoy the movie quite a bit. It was fun and well done and exciting. I think it will be cool in 3D, just not the 3D in my home town because the screens are so tiny. What would really be cool is to go and see it at the IMax, but I'm already pushing to go and see The Hobbit there, so that option is out.
The sleigh wasn't as cool as in the book, though in the book it never actually took sleigh form...er, no wait. It did, but it had a cool propeller which was missing in the movie. The Yetis were great and the elves were funny. I'm not sure the recommendation I would give. If you like adventures and imaginative stories I would suggest it, how is that?
Now, just a bit of randomness.
Jack reminds me a bit of North from the book. Selfish, only caring what he can get out of life, until children are in danger. I think this is why North and Jack become rather close, almost as if North can see himself in Jack and wishes to help him as the old wizard helped him.
I missed Katherine but I don't even know if she is in the other books. I am curious to see what happened to her and the Specteral Boy.
Tooth was very well done. Lots of energy, sweet, and how she ways always admiring Jack's teeth was cute. If girl characters keep getting better and better like this I might have to change my view of them.
And now I need to go. Lots to do at the moment.
The cute little girlEveryone have a Happy Thanksgiving!
And, if you like The Lord of the Rings and have a good sense of humor, you must read this. It is the funnest Lord of the Rings spoof I've ever read. It had me laughing for all day.
http://shieldmaidenthoughts.wordpress...
I shall try and answers the comments from the last post soon. And don't forget, picture on Friday!
Haha, just realized, I use cool a lot in this post. That wasn't intended.
Allons-y!
