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September 19, 2012
Wednesday Wanderment
Goodbye, summer…
The Autumnal Equinox is closing in on us! Just a few days to go! In case you were wondering, the Autumnal Equinox occurs on September 22nd this year. Last night, for the first time of the season, it was really chilly. This quote is quite accurate, I believe:
Autumn has caught us in our summer wear. – Philip Larkin, British poet (1922-1986)
Love reading in the fall? Perhaps consider reading Night Bells! If you love mysterious, magical fantasies, then this is the book for you! You...
September 18, 2012
10 Ways to Celebrate Tolkien Week!
Happy Tolkien Week, everyone! In case you’re wondering, Tolkien Week always falls the week of//before September 22nd! What can you do to celebrate such a momentousoccasion?
>> Dust off an old copy ofThe Hobbit,The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion,or any other Tolkien book you fancy!
>> Watch countless hours ofThe Lord of the Rings DVD extended edition movies!
>> Learn some Elvish! Here are some great resources: Quenya Course, Arwen Undomiel Site
>> Eat yummy hobbity food! Think lots of bacon,...
September 17, 2012
Book Review: Emperor’s Edge by Lindsay Buroker
Title: The Emperor’s Edge
Author:Lindsay Buroker
Length:(Paperback) 322 pages
Genre:Steampunk//Fantasy
My Rating: 5/5 Stars
I discovered Lindsay Buroker’s website while I was researching self-publishing tips. I learned she had several steampunk books out and I just HAD to check out the first one, TheEmporer’s Edge, right away. Steampunk is something I’ve always known I liked, but I hadn’t really sought out stories of that sort. Upon reading the premise behind this book, I procured it from Amazon fo...
Odds and Ends
Happy Monday, everyone!
Well…amostly happy Monday. I’m currently grinding my teeth after the new WordPress update. For some reason, it will NOT let me update my sidebar, even after I switch themes and such. I’ll have to figure that one out…*Yay, the joys of self-hosting!*
In other news, the Philosopher and I traveled 90% of the weekend to various places. Tonight, We’ve got another mini-trip. Busy, busy. I’m in the middle of a little writer’s block, but I’m hoping to get some good work done this...
September 16, 2012
My Favorite Young Adult Books!
Though I don’t tend to think of classifying books as YA or Adult, there are many books that I adore that fall within the Young Adult category. I typically just devour a book if I know it’s Fantasy//Science Fiction. I don’t really pay attention to whether it’s YA or not. Still, I thought it would be fun to dig around my shelves and take out my favorites from this category. These Young Adult books pictured above all happen to be fantasies. If I’d remembered, I’d have grabbedEnder’s Game by Orso...
September 15, 2012
Five Fall Fantasy Book Reads!
I like doing these fun lists with pictures! Five fantasy books I’m planning on reading this fall include (but are not limited to):
>> The Silmarillionby J.R.R. Tolkien — I’ve never read this one all the way through and this year is my YEAR to get that goal accomplished! I found it on one of my Goodreads groups as a challenge. I hope to read it by winter.
>> Son of the Shadows by Juliet Marillier — I’ve read this book several times already, but I readDaughter of the Forest (for like the billiont...
September 14, 2012
Indie Author Resource Roundup!
We indie authors gotta stick together! Not because it’s an “us” against “them” deal, but because breaking out as an indie author is *REALLY* difficult to do! I’m dedicating this post to wonderfulwebsite resources for finding the right sorts of advice and tips on becoming an indie author, building your audience after you’ve published, and becoming a successful member of the indie author community!
>> Lindsay Buroker — Lindsay is a FABULOUS author of the Emperor’s Edge series and many other titl...
September 13, 2012
Reasons I’m Convinced I’m a Hobbit
So, I readThe HobbitandThe Lord of the Rings when I was in high school and ever since, I’ve been obsessed with Tolkien and his magnificent world! I read the books. I watch the movie. I’m one of those nerds who tries to learn Elvish (both Quenya and Sindarin varieties). I also play LOTRO (Lord of the Rings Online). My race of choice in that game? Hobbit. No question. However, as I’m growing older, I’m finding myself more drawn to Hobbit-y life.
Things that make me convinced I’m a hobbit at hear...
Pushing through a Writer’s Block
We all have it from time to time: *gasp* the dreaded WRITER’S BLOCK! (Blood curdling screams follow). I’ll be honest. Right now, after the publishing of my first novel,Night Bells, I am in the middle of an eensy weensy writer’s block myself. I’m trying to get work done on the other novels, but…for somereason, I just feelstuck. It happens. What do you do when the dreaded BLOCK falls on your head?
1. WRITE >>But wait a second, doesn’t that soundcounter-intuitive? Nope. When you are suffering fro...
September 12, 2012
Wednesday Wanderment
Wow, long time no Wednesday Wanderment post, eh? Well, here you go! This week, we’re back to our normal blogging.
It’s been a very busy last two weeks. Not gonna lie. Today, I’ve been doing writing and my normal work, but my brain is a wee bit checked out. Again, thank you to everyone who has bought//read//reviewed my book! I really, really appreciate it! Don’t know what I’m talking about? My novel,Night Bells is a fantasy//science-fiction story about a boy who’s been locked away in a tower fo...
