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December 4, 2013
kingsguarding:
gaywrites:
"How the Media Failed Women in...
"How the Media Failed Women in 2013," courtesy of Miss Representation. This is mind-boggling and you must watch it right now.
and this doesn’t even touch on the media’s representation of julia gillard
yaseriesinsiders:
Have trouble with our Google form? Here’s the...
Have trouble with our Google form? Here’s the Rafflecopter version. Enter or re-enter as many times as you like to win signed YA series, book sets, individual books, plus jewelry, DVDs, and more…
ENTER by 12/31/13, and visit us at YASeriesInsiders.com often to get the inside scoop on your favorite series, characters, and authors.
Winners will be announced on January 1, 2014. (See here for full eligibility guidelines.)
YA Series Insiders Launch Giveaway
To kick off the launch of this blog devoted to all things YA series, the Insiders are each pitching in their favorite books and hand-selected gifts. Plus, we’re dishing a few secrets of our own.
Here’s what we have to say, plus full details on the prizes.
December 3, 2013
Recently, Husband and I hosted our first ever Grown Up Wine Party, complete with wine paired with...
Recently, Husband and I hosted our first ever Grown Up Wine Party, complete with wine paired with cheese and/or chocolate. I used this as a trial run for some Christmas table setting ideas. Behold, another installment of #SaraCooksChristmas!
The full table setting, in all its glory.
I bought a bundle of fake garland from Michael’s and cut it all up into individual strands, then hooked little squares of paper on them to make signage for the cheeses. Cheap and I felt very accomplished, creative-wise.
I used the remaining garland to make wine glass markers. I’ve seen them for purchase all over the place, but again, CHEAP.
Kiersten Writes: MIND GAMES Paperback + eBook Sale + FREE Short Story!
Hey friends! In one handy location all the info + links for the MIND GAMES eBook super sale, plus the paperback release, plus the short story “Annie and Fia” which can be downloaded for free, as in, no money at all required. It’s a prequel, too, so if you haven’t read MIND GAMES it’s a perfect introduction!
SNOW LIKE ASHES Advent: Day 3 of 10!
On the third day of December, I offer up to youuuuuu:
An epically badass snowflake bookmark! Yes, bookmarks CAN be epically badass because THIS ONE LOOKS LIKE A DAGGER. But please don’t use it as a dagger.
(This is the third prize in the SNOW LIKE ASHES Join the Blizzard Giveaway: Advent-Style! Check back tomorrow at 11:30 EST for prize number FOUR, and tune in on December 11 for your chance to win ALL THE PRIZES!)
December 2, 2013
aghowardwrites:
Unhinged hard backs have arrived! And the ink...
Unhinged hard backs have arrived! And the ink inside is a dark reddish purple—like luscious berry wine. YUM.
I see a giveaway on the horizon…
*grabby hands*
Sometimes I wish I could go back to how I used to watch movies. Before I knew so much about world...
Sometimes I wish I could go back to how I used to watch movies. Before I knew so much about world building and plot holes and proper character development, before I could see a twist coming two hours away, before I had years of experience surrounding myself in all of the finer bits of story-telling to the point where every single movie I see immediately falls into a handful of tropes that are all painfully obvious. I don’t mean to sound whiny or self-righteous or “I’m so glorious with all of my plot knowledge” (anyone who remembers my first draft of SNOW LIKE ASHES can attest to my utter lack of gloriousness), I just miss seeing a movie for the first time and leaving the theater with that sense of awe. Like I’d just been slapped in the heart with wonder.
Don’t mind me. Just mourning my lost innocence. You know, the usual for a Monday.
SNOW LIKE ASHES Advent: Day 2 of 10!
On the second day of December, I offer up to youuuuuuuuuu:
Of course, CHOCOLATE. Super fancy snowflake chocolate, no less. Chocolate is the true magic of the holidays.
(This is the second prize in the SNOW LIKE ASHES Join the Blizzard Giveaway: Advent-Style! Check back tomorrow at 11:30 EST for prize number THREE, and tune in on December 11 for your chance to win ALL THE PRIZES!)
