Anton Strout's Blog, page 111

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Tue, 12:35 : Some mornings I really miss the smell of books and coffee in my old mall Waldenbooks the hour or so before I would open it... Tue, 12:42 : After hearing Vince Gilligan talk about colors on Breaking Bad, I totally get Walt's all beige outfit now #spoiler...? Tue, 13:39 : One day I will turn to my children & say "Kids, there was a time when I'd type 'Cthulhu' into my Netscape browser & come up with 0 hits" Tue, 14:34 : 4 Copy Editors Killed In Ongoing AP Style, Chicago Manual Gang Violence http://t.co/NQNEtEukXg via @TheOnion Tue, 16:56 : RT @skydart: I've seen friends be devastated over this dumb bullshit in the cosplay community. Rant time. http://t.co/TgzKkwh1q6 #CoolStory… Tue, 16:58 : @andrewzimmern random question crossed my mind: What are your favorite mundane foods? Tue, 17:00 : Make no mistake about it: ALL fish are probably testicle eaters #notjustyouSwedishfish Tue, 19:11 : I love you, my usual gang of @Gen_Con attendees, but right now? I kinda hate you all as I'm home this year #ihazajelly Tue, 19:47 : Let's hope Breaking Bad goes for the Newhart ending & a just diagnosed teacher Walt dies in his classroom, all 5 seasons a passing thought Wed, 02:12 : RT @amber_benson: I know that dying is a part of life, but I just don't want to do it choking on a french fry. Wed, 02:15 : I got into the writing life for the glamour of it, said no writer ever

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Mon, 12:45 : I secretly wish someone is signing me up for both a fashion makeover as well as a get in shape program Mon, 14:52 : Monday's suck but it's not too late to join my book launch street team & score goodies like an @AceRocBooks tote bag! http://t.co/jciMZaohqx Mon, 15:43 : Just ONCE I want one of these "1 weird tip to ______" ads to have the weird tip be "entering a dark demonic contract with the unholy." Mon, 16:36 : I might actually have negative interest in seeing the Guardians of the Galaxy movie, despite loving many Marvel movies... Tue, 01:34 : For the night crew: learn how to get some gargoyle goodies from yours truly & help an author out: http://t.co/jciMZaohqx

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Mon, 03:47 : If you see me at work tomorrow I will be accepting hugs, coffee, and possibly Sugar Free Red Bull for all the calculating woes I will have

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Sat, 12:30 : Once upon a time saying I was waking up with twins in a hotel room would have meant something completely differently #damnyoufatherhood Sat, 16:22 : I'm in the Library Room in a hotel called The Study at Yale.. if I can't write here, where CAN I write? #AmWriting Sat, 20:53 : I r klassy http://t.co/MEY4eiZ6DM Sun, 00:47 : Super excited as there will be croquembouche soon!

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Fri, 16:25 : Packing for the twins first long trip reminds me of Fiddler On The Roof when they take everything on their carts Sat, 01:34 : Had a delicious mashed potato and bacon pizza tonight! Thank you, New Haven!

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Thu, 13:04 : This console launch video is awesome: Game Launch Rock!: http://t.co/mmDCtVqVac Thu, 13:21 : An @AceRocBooks tote bag is just 1 of the cool free book goodies you'll get when you join the Stonecast Street Team! http://t.co/jciMZaohqx Thu, 14:37 : Today might require a chai tea latte.. and possibly silver bullets. Thu, 14:40 : I'd be concerned about the CBS blackout if maybe I could name a single show that airs on CBS currently.... Thu, 17:29 : Sometimes I have deep thoughts like: Why are there no sea salted caramel chocolates in my mouth right now? #WHYGODWHY?! Thu, 17:55 : To celebrate yesterday being National Sea Serpent's Day, why not pick up a copy of Dead Waters because... well, umm... you'll see. Thu, 20:22 : Ultima Forever is out today, since 8/8 is significant to the Virtues... it is free, and it is now on my phone! Thu, 22:41 : And thus my weekend begins... Fri, 00:57 : Going to Connecticut with the twins in tow for an awesome wedding.. first bit trip for them... pray for my sanity. #twinsanity

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Wed, 13:24 : Who do I know who works at Scribner? I NEED SOMETHING! #greedylittlebooknerd Wed, 15:01 : What if I'M the one writing fan fic about the urban fantasy books by Anton Strout? #metaheadaches Wed, 16:45 : RT @GeekandSundry: For #geekweek's Super Wednesday, tell us which ghost hunting team -- real or fictional -- you would want a job with and … Wed, 16:55 : *holds up sign* will write for food... & shelter... & insurance... & undying allegiance from my readers in the pending Stonecast-alypse! Wed, 17:37 : I, for one, am absolutely looking forward to Thor 2: The Desolation of Smaug! Wed, 19:23 : Like my books? Like free stuff? Then join the Stonecast Street Team! http://t.co/jciMZaohqx http://t.co/nAQniJmWBI Thu, 02:23 : Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke could easily be a Prince song off his soundtrack for Batman

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Tue, 14:13 : You know how I decide who is or isn't a fake geek girl? The same way I do my fellow men. Tue, 14:52 : What if the Megalodon footage on Discovery Channel WASN'T fake? #thischangeseverything Tue, 15:50 : Wonders what Windows based programs y'all are using to edit/title card videos when you're making them... Tue, 19:34 : And in surprising BBC Downton casting news, Idris Elba has been confirmed as replacing Maggie Smith when the Dowager Countess regenerates Tue, 19:59 : MUSICIAN FRIENDS! I am looking for something upbeat from you, possibly honky tonk-y, without lyrics to use as music for a book video... Tue, 22:44 : My evening: BBQ, babies, book building, bed #inthatorder

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Mon, 13:02 : Which of my Gen Con attending friends can I send bookmarks to? Sound off! Mon, 13:24 : How do you kill a demon summoned while bargaining for your next book to hit the NYTimes list? Ummm... asking for a friend... Mon, 14:01 : This has been in my head since last night.. sing along! Makin' Bacon Pancakes 10 HOUR VERSION!: http://t.co/eCQbv6Sg0d Mon, 17:38 : At Casa Strout, EVERY week is Geek Week! #GeekWeek Mon, 19:22 : Man, I can only hope ABC greenlights a Star Wars TV comedy show called "EWalken" which will be filled with both Ewoks & more cowbell Mon, 19:31 : I find it odd that in the same month I find myself snickering at the internet flare ups over both #Sharknado and #SharkWeek Mon, 19:34 : Oh, @Cigna, I find it deplorable that you actually charge a copay if you schedule weekend visits, especially with twins Tue, 00:27 : IMMA GONNA THINK ABOUT GARGOYLES REAL HARD NOW. FOR YOU, PEOPLE! ALL FOR YOU!

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Sun, 17:22 : Running errands today, so if you can tell me who the new Doctor is, that would be great Sun, 20:55 : I am pleased with the new choice of Doctor... Although I think some of the younguns will be sad...