Kim Baccellia's Blog, page 7
March 22, 2012
Friday Five
1. First off, have to have blood work done first thing this morning to check my TSH panel--my thyroid. Oh, joys. I'm a hard draw. Heck, I'm so hard even the veteran blood drawers? They hide or go out for a break when I show up. Need to drink tons of water and pray it's only one time they try to draw blood.
2. Finished reading BURIED by Linda Joy Singleton. Loved it!
My YA Books Central review:
http://www.yabookscentral.com/yafiction/11755-buried-a-goth-girl-mystery
3. I know. I know. I have lots of books to read but have you ever get in a funk and want something else? I got in this mood and went on Amazon and found this one book that sounded really good. I downloaded the free sample and really loved it enough to buy the ebook.
It kind of reminds me of ROSWELL the TV show. There's aliens in this one too. The voice is fab and the tension is right on the mark. I wanted more!
There's also the novella which tells the POV of the guy:
Also another book from this new publisher:
4. And yes, HUNGER GAMES fever is in the air. I purchased the soundtrack:
Loving it! This CD has a bluesy, folk feel to it. Love all of the songs. Husband said it kind of has a Scottish/Irish feel that is total Appalachian. It totally reflects the mood of the movie!
5. And if that isn't enough I hope to purchase this book:
I'm waiting till next weekend to see the movie though.
**Oh, EARRINGS OF IXTUMEA is available at Coffee Time Romance for 20%:
http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookStore/pubs_product_book_info/museitup-publishing-c-98/earrings-of-ixtumea-p-7420?zenid=64b39640f2d9d31c7d87a56b91468212
I'm waiting for my bookmarkers and will be giving some away along with other giveaways.
**Guilty pleasure:
Having company come over and having Round Table pizza:
2. Finished reading BURIED by Linda Joy Singleton. Loved it!
My YA Books Central review:
http://www.yabookscentral.com/yafiction/11755-buried-a-goth-girl-mystery
3. I know. I know. I have lots of books to read but have you ever get in a funk and want something else? I got in this mood and went on Amazon and found this one book that sounded really good. I downloaded the free sample and really loved it enough to buy the ebook.
It kind of reminds me of ROSWELL the TV show. There's aliens in this one too. The voice is fab and the tension is right on the mark. I wanted more!
There's also the novella which tells the POV of the guy:
Also another book from this new publisher:
4. And yes, HUNGER GAMES fever is in the air. I purchased the soundtrack:
Loving it! This CD has a bluesy, folk feel to it. Love all of the songs. Husband said it kind of has a Scottish/Irish feel that is total Appalachian. It totally reflects the mood of the movie!
5. And if that isn't enough I hope to purchase this book:
I'm waiting till next weekend to see the movie though.
**Oh, EARRINGS OF IXTUMEA is available at Coffee Time Romance for 20%:
http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookStore/pubs_product_book_info/museitup-publishing-c-98/earrings-of-ixtumea-p-7420?zenid=64b39640f2d9d31c7d87a56b91468212
I'm waiting for my bookmarkers and will be giving some away along with other giveaways.
**Guilty pleasure:
Having company come over and having Round Table pizza:
March 19, 2012
My Dear Teen Me Letter
Dear Kimi,
Some days are harder than others. You know you don't really fit in with the kids at school or even in your church. They don't get you but then again did you think they would? You can't forget the first time you tried to tell Michelle, your BFF at that time, what was going on at home. You remember how the next day, you went to your lunch table and found someone else sitting in your space. Michelle told you she couldn't be your friend anymore because 'good girls' don't say bad things about their fathers. You also remember how in that crowded, noisy cafeteria, you felt the room crash down on you. You wanted to escape, hide, anything but stand there feeling like such a loser. You didn't have anywhere else to sit so you ended up inside the bathroom stall, sobbing and wondering what you did wrong.
No wonder you don't trust anyone. No wonder you don't want to open up to anyone else.
But during these times you remember there is somewhere you can escape to; a magical place where you know you won't be labeled 'bad', 'weird', or even 'different'.
Go to the Martin Luther King Library. I know you'll love it there.
Once inside the library, you'll feel a special warmth that will chase away any negativity from the outside world. The gloominess of the Sacramento weather will be replaced with bright sunlight that will radiate through you. You'll crave this light and will know that the library will never let you down. In fact, it'll be your salvation.
Within the stacks, you'll find such books as FOREVER by Judy Blume. This book doesn't speak down to you just because you're a teen but rather the author will show her understanding of your questions of so-called forbidden topics. You'll devour this book and others by her like chocolate and go back for more.
Richard Peck's book DON'T LOOK AND IT WON'T HURT will show you that others get the pain that comes from not fitting in.
THE OUTSIDERS by S.E. Hinton is another book that you'll read a number of times.
You'll even check out more controversial books that you know are banned in your school library or deeply frowned on. One such book, GO ASK ALICE, deals with a girl and her drug use. Though you don't use, you can relate with Alice's pain. Another book you can't help but sneak a peek at is JAY'S JOURNAL, which deals with a boy's fascination with witchcraft.
These messages of hope, understanding, and courage will carry you through the bad moments at both school and even home. You'll hide a flashlight under your pillow so you can read all night. Your grandfather will tease you that you're a chip off the old block. After all didn't your one relative write Tarzan?
Reading will also encourage you to do your own writing. Sure, some of your short stories will come off sounding like cheesy After School Special episodes. Yes, you'll brush your stories off as being bad, but keep writing. This is your way of dealing with your own pain in a constructive way.
You'll also write lots and lots of poetry. You'll find that you can write down all your emotions without fear of being judged. Keep this up as later these poems will help you touch others who, believe it or not, are suffering just like you.
Books will also help when adults can't or won't answer your questions. You know something's not right with your father. You hear the whispers and see the glances. When no-one will tell you the truth, where will you turn? The library, of course. There you'll find the book YOU NEVER PROMISED ME A ROSE GARDEN by Joanne Greenberg and find a haunting portrayal of a girl who has her own inner demons. This book will help you realize that maybe your own father might be mentally ill.
And finally books will give you the courage to be on your high school newspaper and validate your hunch that you can write. I'd tell you not to listen to Kevin, who is totally a jerk, when he doesn't give you that assistant editor position you know you deserve. But then again you'll learn much on the path you do choose.
Libraries are special. You know that now and will continue to foster that love on your own child. You'll speak out against those who decry funding when you know how the library was your savior at an important time of your life. Spending all those hours in the library will later help you work toward your own goal of writing.
Continue to go to the library. Never give up your passion for reading, writing, and yes, even questioning.
You are amazing. Don't forget that.
Love,
Your future self,
Kim
P.S. Jerks like Kevin, fade in time. Trust me on that one.
Cross posted from: http://dearteenme.com/2012/03/19/dear-teen-me-from-author-kim-baccellia-earrings-of-ixtumea-crossed-out/
Some days are harder than others. You know you don't really fit in with the kids at school or even in your church. They don't get you but then again did you think they would? You can't forget the first time you tried to tell Michelle, your BFF at that time, what was going on at home. You remember how the next day, you went to your lunch table and found someone else sitting in your space. Michelle told you she couldn't be your friend anymore because 'good girls' don't say bad things about their fathers. You also remember how in that crowded, noisy cafeteria, you felt the room crash down on you. You wanted to escape, hide, anything but stand there feeling like such a loser. You didn't have anywhere else to sit so you ended up inside the bathroom stall, sobbing and wondering what you did wrong.
No wonder you don't trust anyone. No wonder you don't want to open up to anyone else.
But during these times you remember there is somewhere you can escape to; a magical place where you know you won't be labeled 'bad', 'weird', or even 'different'.
Go to the Martin Luther King Library. I know you'll love it there.
Once inside the library, you'll feel a special warmth that will chase away any negativity from the outside world. The gloominess of the Sacramento weather will be replaced with bright sunlight that will radiate through you. You'll crave this light and will know that the library will never let you down. In fact, it'll be your salvation.
Within the stacks, you'll find such books as FOREVER by Judy Blume. This book doesn't speak down to you just because you're a teen but rather the author will show her understanding of your questions of so-called forbidden topics. You'll devour this book and others by her like chocolate and go back for more.
Richard Peck's book DON'T LOOK AND IT WON'T HURT will show you that others get the pain that comes from not fitting in.
THE OUTSIDERS by S.E. Hinton is another book that you'll read a number of times.
You'll even check out more controversial books that you know are banned in your school library or deeply frowned on. One such book, GO ASK ALICE, deals with a girl and her drug use. Though you don't use, you can relate with Alice's pain. Another book you can't help but sneak a peek at is JAY'S JOURNAL, which deals with a boy's fascination with witchcraft.
These messages of hope, understanding, and courage will carry you through the bad moments at both school and even home. You'll hide a flashlight under your pillow so you can read all night. Your grandfather will tease you that you're a chip off the old block. After all didn't your one relative write Tarzan?
Reading will also encourage you to do your own writing. Sure, some of your short stories will come off sounding like cheesy After School Special episodes. Yes, you'll brush your stories off as being bad, but keep writing. This is your way of dealing with your own pain in a constructive way.
You'll also write lots and lots of poetry. You'll find that you can write down all your emotions without fear of being judged. Keep this up as later these poems will help you touch others who, believe it or not, are suffering just like you.
Books will also help when adults can't or won't answer your questions. You know something's not right with your father. You hear the whispers and see the glances. When no-one will tell you the truth, where will you turn? The library, of course. There you'll find the book YOU NEVER PROMISED ME A ROSE GARDEN by Joanne Greenberg and find a haunting portrayal of a girl who has her own inner demons. This book will help you realize that maybe your own father might be mentally ill.
And finally books will give you the courage to be on your high school newspaper and validate your hunch that you can write. I'd tell you not to listen to Kevin, who is totally a jerk, when he doesn't give you that assistant editor position you know you deserve. But then again you'll learn much on the path you do choose.
Libraries are special. You know that now and will continue to foster that love on your own child. You'll speak out against those who decry funding when you know how the library was your savior at an important time of your life. Spending all those hours in the library will later help you work toward your own goal of writing.
Continue to go to the library. Never give up your passion for reading, writing, and yes, even questioning.
You are amazing. Don't forget that.
Love,
Your future self,
Kim
P.S. Jerks like Kevin, fade in time. Trust me on that one.
Cross posted from: http://dearteenme.com/2012/03/19/dear-teen-me-from-author-kim-baccellia-earrings-of-ixtumea-crossed-out/
March 15, 2012
Friday Five
1. First off, EARRINGS OF IXTUMEA is now out! Yay! Let's just say a good edit job really does make a difference!
Stop by at http://wendylaharnar.blogspot.com/2012/03/book-launch-party-for-muse-authors.html
For a chance to win an ebook!
You can purchase at: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/MuseItUpPublishing
2. New fence is now up and it looks flippin' awesome if I do say so myself:
We also paid $100 for them to cut down jacuzzi and get rid of it. Best $100 I ever spent. When the took it apart, we found a nest where a whole family of rats lived. It was beyond disgusting. So glad it's gone!
3. Was really excited to find SPELLBOUND on my porch this Monday!
Really loving this conclusion to Hex Hall trilogy!
4. You know I went and purchased latest Buffy comic:
I'm a huge Spike fan and I had to buy it just for this cover!
5. Also purchased:
I have book 2 but thought I'd read the first book in this series.
**Also reading tons on HUNGER GAMES:
Can't wait to see the movie! But we plan on seeing it the following week as I'm busy next weekend.
***Guilty pleasure:
Have a dentist appointment which ISN'T my pleasure! Thinking of getting a mocha drink but then next week cutting back on caffeine drinks as I have to get more bloodwork plus a sonogram of my thyroid. Yes, it's been four months(really five and yes, doctor let me know that ISN'T acceptable). Crossing fingers my nodules haven't grown too much or else it's another biopsy(who ever said they don't hurt has never had one before) and even worse, surgery. Ugh. Need to think positive thoughts and yes that means NO MOTHER IN LAW.
I know, I'm bad.
Stop by at http://wendylaharnar.blogspot.com/2012/03/book-launch-party-for-muse-authors.html
For a chance to win an ebook!
You can purchase at: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/MuseItUpPublishing
2. New fence is now up and it looks flippin' awesome if I do say so myself:
We also paid $100 for them to cut down jacuzzi and get rid of it. Best $100 I ever spent. When the took it apart, we found a nest where a whole family of rats lived. It was beyond disgusting. So glad it's gone!
3. Was really excited to find SPELLBOUND on my porch this Monday!
Really loving this conclusion to Hex Hall trilogy!
4. You know I went and purchased latest Buffy comic:
I'm a huge Spike fan and I had to buy it just for this cover!
5. Also purchased:
I have book 2 but thought I'd read the first book in this series.
**Also reading tons on HUNGER GAMES:
Can't wait to see the movie! But we plan on seeing it the following week as I'm busy next weekend.
***Guilty pleasure:
Have a dentist appointment which ISN'T my pleasure! Thinking of getting a mocha drink but then next week cutting back on caffeine drinks as I have to get more bloodwork plus a sonogram of my thyroid. Yes, it's been four months(really five and yes, doctor let me know that ISN'T acceptable). Crossing fingers my nodules haven't grown too much or else it's another biopsy(who ever said they don't hurt has never had one before) and even worse, surgery. Ugh. Need to think positive thoughts and yes that means NO MOTHER IN LAW.
I know, I'm bad.
March 14, 2012
March 13, 2012
New Cover reveal...
I just got my cover for my book EARRINGS OF IXTUMEA!
When it first came out in paperback back in 2007, I loved the cover:
The artist did a great job of reflecting a scene in my book where my main character Lupe is introduced to the parallel world of Ixtumea.
But my publisher at that time didn't really 'get' YA so I do think my book also didn't really reflect more of a teen feel to it.
Well, that publisher folded and I was able to get another publisher to re-release it. I also was able to get an edit job this time around. I mean a REAL one. It's kind of embarrassing how the first copy has typos and wasn't edited like it should have been. I know, live and learn.
My new publisher MUSE IT UP totally gets YA and I think that's reflected in the new cover:
Lupe looks like a Latina teen and there's something haunting about her. The glow is from her magical earrings. Totally love it.
I'll share more when it's re-released. There's also changes in this version like a new ending and other things. And Lupe is fifteen this time around!
When it first came out in paperback back in 2007, I loved the cover:
The artist did a great job of reflecting a scene in my book where my main character Lupe is introduced to the parallel world of Ixtumea.
But my publisher at that time didn't really 'get' YA so I do think my book also didn't really reflect more of a teen feel to it.
Well, that publisher folded and I was able to get another publisher to re-release it. I also was able to get an edit job this time around. I mean a REAL one. It's kind of embarrassing how the first copy has typos and wasn't edited like it should have been. I know, live and learn.
My new publisher MUSE IT UP totally gets YA and I think that's reflected in the new cover:
Lupe looks like a Latina teen and there's something haunting about her. The glow is from her magical earrings. Totally love it.
I'll share more when it's re-released. There's also changes in this version like a new ending and other things. And Lupe is fifteen this time around!
March 12, 2012
Cover Reveal for My Super Sweet 16th Century, by Rachel Harris! Woot!
This looks like a really fun read and will be available on September 12th! Here's the premise:
On the precipice of her sixteenth birthday, the last thing lone wolf Cat Crawford wants is an extravagant gala thrown by her bubbly stepmother and well-meaning father. So even though Cat knows the family's trip to Florence, Italy, is a peace offering, she embraces the magical city and all it offers. But when her curiosity leads her to an unusual gypsy tent, she exits . . . right into Renaissance Firenze.
Thrust into the sixteenth century armed with only a backpack full of contraband future items, Cat joins up with her ancestors, the sweet Alessandra and protective Cipriano, and soon falls for the gorgeous aspiring artist Lorenzo. But when the much-older Niccolo starts sniffing around, Cat realizes that an unwanted birthday party is nothing compared to an unwanted suitor full of creeptastic amore. Can she find her way back to modern times before her Italian adventure turns into an Italian forever?
Be sure to connect with Rachel at:
www.RachelHarrisWrites.com
www.twitter.com/@RachelHarrisYA
www.facebook.com/RachelHarrisYA
www.goodreads.com/RachelHarris
Here's an excerpt:
I hear their muffled whispers and understand every Italian word. Every witty comment made at my expense.
It's like my brain is automatically translating.
I bunch the soft fabric of the dress in my hand and then reach up to feel the ribbon in my hair. I lightly skim my fingers over my chin and feel my lack of zit. I take in the costumes of the crowd, the stench of the animals, and the Italian I can now speak and understand. And suddenly it hits me.
Reyna must have pulled some kind of gypsy mojo.
Maybe this is one of those nifty "change your life" magic scenarios like in the movies. I mean, mostly I'm still expecting to blink and be right back in the midst of overpriced, gaudy tourism, but for now, the gypsy-time-warp explanation is infinitely better than thinking I've lost my mind. As I decide to go with that option, I feel my frantic tension melt away.
The growing crowd seems to notice my change in demeanor and begins shooting one another amused looks, but I don't care anymore. A smile stretches across my face. Evidently, I was wrong earlier; Reyna is a psychic mind reader, because if this is her special brand of bibbity-bobbity-boo, then she made my exact daydream from earlier in the courtyard come to life.
The long red gown, the braided hair, the Italian merchant's daughter, the time period. I am in Renaissance Florence.
I stare dumbly at the ground, the words and reality sinking in.
I'm in Renaissance Florence!
March 8, 2012
Friday Five
First the good news. My illustrator sent me some proofs on the new cover to EARRINGS OF IXTUMEA! Let's just say I'm excited. She totally 'got' Lupe and the cover reflects both worlds.
Yay!
The other news isn't that great but I'm taking it as a learning moment and moving on.
Now back to my book reads.
1. Okay, this totally surprised me. My ten-year-old son told me his friends at the satellite school are all into HUNGER GAMES and asked if he could read it too. I was very hesitant as I remember how graphic and violent the series is. **The whole premise of teens killing teens in a futuristic Survivor game is disturbing. Then husband tells me he wants to read the book too. Talk about how media can put a buzz out there.
So:
Yes, we're reading HUNGER GAMES and discussing it. Interesting to hear son's point of view of the book. Getting lots of questions from why is there a reaping, no-one's really going to die as no one does in Disney movies(had to tell son this wasn't a Disney movie and yes people will die), and why did they have to pick Peeta? **That was after reading how Katniss first 'met' Peeta. So far he's really enjoying this story and isn't too happy when I stop reading. Got to love that.
**Warning, yes this story has some very disturbing themes but husband and I think it's good to read this book together with son and if he has questions, concerns we can address them. This might not work with others, but it's working so far for us.
Also purchased:
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And today on Twitter, @Scholasticstore was offering the mockingjay pins for sale:
They're $12.95. Still deciding on this one.
2. Also reading BURIED:
Really enjoying this spin-off mystery with my favorite Goth girl Thorn who's a Finder, someone who can sense objects. Love the voice, feel, and dialogue. A must-read.
3. Got approved to read/review this:
Don't you just love the cover? The girl totally reflects the Asian heroine in this book, who is like my son said, "Kind of like a cat whisperer." She can speak with cats and ends up going on an adventure. Can't wait to read more!
4. Finished reading:
Ok, Alex Flinn is the queen of putting twists on classic fairy tales. In this one it's a twist of a few which include The Princess and the Frog. Fab voice. I was giggling over some of the dialogue. Did I mention how much I love Alex Flinn? And yes, she's one of Joyce Sweeney's students too.
5. Found this which is my vision of Jorge in my sekrit project:
Is he not nom worthy?
**Guilty pleasure:
Going to the Irvine Spectrum and visiting my new favorite skin store: Skin Food.
This soap doesn't have all those nasty parabens(which I'm allergic to) and still smells yummy.
Yay!
The other news isn't that great but I'm taking it as a learning moment and moving on.
Now back to my book reads.
1. Okay, this totally surprised me. My ten-year-old son told me his friends at the satellite school are all into HUNGER GAMES and asked if he could read it too. I was very hesitant as I remember how graphic and violent the series is. **The whole premise of teens killing teens in a futuristic Survivor game is disturbing. Then husband tells me he wants to read the book too. Talk about how media can put a buzz out there.
So:
Yes, we're reading HUNGER GAMES and discussing it. Interesting to hear son's point of view of the book. Getting lots of questions from why is there a reaping, no-one's really going to die as no one does in Disney movies(had to tell son this wasn't a Disney movie and yes people will die), and why did they have to pick Peeta? **That was after reading how Katniss first 'met' Peeta. So far he's really enjoying this story and isn't too happy when I stop reading. Got to love that.
**Warning, yes this story has some very disturbing themes but husband and I think it's good to read this book together with son and if he has questions, concerns we can address them. This might not work with others, but it's working so far for us.
Also purchased:
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And today on Twitter, @Scholasticstore was offering the mockingjay pins for sale:
They're $12.95. Still deciding on this one.
2. Also reading BURIED:
Really enjoying this spin-off mystery with my favorite Goth girl Thorn who's a Finder, someone who can sense objects. Love the voice, feel, and dialogue. A must-read.
3. Got approved to read/review this:
Don't you just love the cover? The girl totally reflects the Asian heroine in this book, who is like my son said, "Kind of like a cat whisperer." She can speak with cats and ends up going on an adventure. Can't wait to read more!
4. Finished reading:
Ok, Alex Flinn is the queen of putting twists on classic fairy tales. In this one it's a twist of a few which include The Princess and the Frog. Fab voice. I was giggling over some of the dialogue. Did I mention how much I love Alex Flinn? And yes, she's one of Joyce Sweeney's students too.
5. Found this which is my vision of Jorge in my sekrit project:
Is he not nom worthy?
**Guilty pleasure:
Going to the Irvine Spectrum and visiting my new favorite skin store: Skin Food.
This soap doesn't have all those nasty parabens(which I'm allergic to) and still smells yummy.
March 1, 2012
More Research for book 2
So I decided to do some research while I wait to hear back from either of my publishers.
I've been reading PARIS, MY SWEET and loving it. It's a memoir of Amy Thomas' stay in Paris. I'd say it's more a love story of her love of both Paris and sweets.
Here's the author Amy Thomas' favorite sweets in Paris:
1. Nutella street crepe
2. La Folie at La Patisserie des Reves--a doughy, whipped brioche full of vanilla pastry cream with a hint of rum raisin. It's topped with a praline crumble and confectioner's sugar. Nom.
3. Praluline from Pralus Chocolatier
4. The sweet little strawberry Coeur from Coquelicot:
5. A chocolate eclair from Stohrer:
6. Angelina's chocolat chaud:
7. Jean-Paul Hevin's truffles:
8. Rice puddling at Chez l'Ami Jean:
9. The Plenitude Individuel from Pierre Herme:
10. And of course, we can't forget the almond croissant from Boulangerie:
Check out the book:
http://www.amazon.com/Paris-My-Sweet-Light-Chocolate/dp/1402264119/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330638096&sr=8-1
Now if I can just find my own Parisian bakery out here!
I've been reading PARIS, MY SWEET and loving it. It's a memoir of Amy Thomas' stay in Paris. I'd say it's more a love story of her love of both Paris and sweets.
Here's the author Amy Thomas' favorite sweets in Paris:
1. Nutella street crepe
2. La Folie at La Patisserie des Reves--a doughy, whipped brioche full of vanilla pastry cream with a hint of rum raisin. It's topped with a praline crumble and confectioner's sugar. Nom.
3. Praluline from Pralus Chocolatier
4. The sweet little strawberry Coeur from Coquelicot:
5. A chocolate eclair from Stohrer:
6. Angelina's chocolat chaud:
7. Jean-Paul Hevin's truffles:
8. Rice puddling at Chez l'Ami Jean:
9. The Plenitude Individuel from Pierre Herme:
10. And of course, we can't forget the almond croissant from Boulangerie:
Check out the book:
http://www.amazon.com/Paris-My-Sweet-Light-Chocolate/dp/1402264119/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330638096&sr=8-1
Now if I can just find my own Parisian bakery out here!
Friday Five
Finally the plague has left our house. That was one nasty bug. Hope none of you get it.
1. For today's friday five I first want to mention one thing that I will be doing this month.
Here's the link: http://denisejaden.blogspot.com/2012/02/march-madness-is-here-wipmadness.html
I plan to hitting one chapter of revisions on this sekrit project while waiting to hear back from my publisher on my proposals.
2. Very bummed that my pre-order from Amazon will come almost a WEEK later than the release date. Remind me NOT to do this again.
3. In the meantime reading BEWITCHED by Alex Flinn:
This is the story of the witch Kendra who cast a spell on the one teen in the book BEASTLY. Loving the writing. Plus, Alex is also a student of the fab Joyce Sweeney!
4. After that plan on reading CLOAKED:
5. Plus plan to pick up the latest ANGEL AND FAITH comic book:
Did I mention how much I'm enjoying this spin-off? I love it even more than season 9 of BUFFY. Yeah, it's that good.
On the way to Comic Quest noticed gas prices. $4.29 for unleaded. Holy cow. This is craziness.
**Guilty pleasure:
Tomorrow getting my monthly pedi. Thinking more of a spring color. Maybe light purple?
Also do you know that The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will put together any drink if you ask. My latest? Their wild cherry with a chocolate base for a very nommy ice tea latte.
1. For today's friday five I first want to mention one thing that I will be doing this month.
Here's the link: http://denisejaden.blogspot.com/2012/02/march-madness-is-here-wipmadness.html
I plan to hitting one chapter of revisions on this sekrit project while waiting to hear back from my publisher on my proposals.
2. Very bummed that my pre-order from Amazon will come almost a WEEK later than the release date. Remind me NOT to do this again.
3. In the meantime reading BEWITCHED by Alex Flinn:
This is the story of the witch Kendra who cast a spell on the one teen in the book BEASTLY. Loving the writing. Plus, Alex is also a student of the fab Joyce Sweeney!
4. After that plan on reading CLOAKED:
5. Plus plan to pick up the latest ANGEL AND FAITH comic book:
Did I mention how much I'm enjoying this spin-off? I love it even more than season 9 of BUFFY. Yeah, it's that good.
On the way to Comic Quest noticed gas prices. $4.29 for unleaded. Holy cow. This is craziness.
**Guilty pleasure:
Tomorrow getting my monthly pedi. Thinking more of a spring color. Maybe light purple?
Also do you know that The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will put together any drink if you ask. My latest? Their wild cherry with a chocolate base for a very nommy ice tea latte.
February 29, 2012
Love This!
Love this latest from Kelly Clarkson! This could be my theme to my life:
