Gloria Oliver's Blog, page 70
January 20, 2014
Mind Sieve 1/20/14
Already three weeks into the new year - *gasp* - So hard to believe....
Fan Fun
A Fantastic Fear of Everything Trailer - Simon Pegg is back! Looks totally bizarre. lol
The Railway Man Trailer 1 - this is going to require and entire box of Klennex...
A Field in England Trailer - Super weird!
Social Media/Author PlatformTop 10 Social Media Blog Finalists 2014: This Week in Social Media - plus what's new this week on social media - by Cindy King
Writing AdviceAuthor Beware - What To Look For In An Indie Publisher - guest post by PDMI Publishing. Definitely some good advice here. I've been quite lucky with my publishers, that's for sure.
Five Tips On How To Get Blurbs by E A Aymar. Nice tips! Though I am still too chicken. :P
Have a great week!
Fan Fun
A Fantastic Fear of Everything Trailer - Simon Pegg is back! Looks totally bizarre. lol
The Railway Man Trailer 1 - this is going to require and entire box of Klennex...
A Field in England Trailer - Super weird!
Social Media/Author PlatformTop 10 Social Media Blog Finalists 2014: This Week in Social Media - plus what's new this week on social media - by Cindy King
Writing AdviceAuthor Beware - What To Look For In An Indie Publisher - guest post by PDMI Publishing. Definitely some good advice here. I've been quite lucky with my publishers, that's for sure.
Five Tips On How To Get Blurbs by E A Aymar. Nice tips! Though I am still too chicken. :P
Have a great week!
January 19, 2014
Virtual Tourist - Neverwinter 1/19/14
Morning!
For some reason something has changed in my Steam application. I've not been able to get pics for Dishonored the last 2 times I had a few minutes to play. Starting to get annoying. Need time to go digging though to figure out what's up, which I've not had. :(
Anyway, did manage a few pics in Neverwinter yesterday. :)
Neverwinter
Vellosk
Don't think I've taken a selfie in a while. :P
This place has great atmosphere! Does that look intimidating or what?
The Blue Star - Duwahhhh! (Probably before your time...:P) Did think the light shinning down on the (*hinthint*) artifact was cool.
Floating obelisk and magic runes! Woot!
The evil door has opened! Dum dum DUM! (We didn't go in. Quest inside was for a full group. Hubby and I alone would die in there. Heh heh)
Pirate's Skyhold
Giant swamp on a floating island and it's full of Lizard men! This is the closest I could get to take a picture of them without getting instantly assaulted. Hopefully I'll get a chance to do one better later.
May your Sunday be peaceful and not fraught with getting woken too early in the morning by Chaos Kitten. :P
For some reason something has changed in my Steam application. I've not been able to get pics for Dishonored the last 2 times I had a few minutes to play. Starting to get annoying. Need time to go digging though to figure out what's up, which I've not had. :(
Anyway, did manage a few pics in Neverwinter yesterday. :)
Neverwinter
Vellosk
Don't think I've taken a selfie in a while. :P
This place has great atmosphere! Does that look intimidating or what?
The Blue Star - Duwahhhh! (Probably before your time...:P) Did think the light shinning down on the (*hinthint*) artifact was cool.
Floating obelisk and magic runes! Woot!
The evil door has opened! Dum dum DUM! (We didn't go in. Quest inside was for a full group. Hubby and I alone would die in there. Heh heh)
Pirate's Skyhold
Giant swamp on a floating island and it's full of Lizard men! This is the closest I could get to take a picture of them without getting instantly assaulted. Hopefully I'll get a chance to do one better later.
May your Sunday be peaceful and not fraught with getting woken too early in the morning by Chaos Kitten. :P
January 17, 2014
Movie Review - Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
Starring: Chris Pine, Keira Knightley, Kevin Costner, Kenneth Branagh, Lenn Kudrjawizki, Alec Utgoff, Peter Anderson, Elena Velikanova, Nonso Anozie, and more.
Directed by: Kenneth Branagh Written by: Adam Cozad and David Koepp Based on Characters Created by: Tom Clancy Cinematography by: Hans Zambarloukos Music by: Patrick Doyle
Premise: After being hurt as a marine overseas, Jack Ryan finds a new goal for his life when recruited by a CIA operative who wants to use his high skills in economics to look for terrorist funds in banking institutions. So when he unearths the possibility of an economic attack on the US, Jack goes to Russia to do an audit. That's when he suddenly finds himself becoming a CIA operative, rather than a CIA administrative employee, because now people are trying to kill him. (Rated PG-13)
Review:
1) Acting - Thumbs Up: Chris Pine does a good job as the young, and eager recruit, Jack Ryan. Keira Knightley had good chemistry with Pine and gave the character of Cathy some nice little quirks to endear her to the audience. It was good to see Kevin Costner again. He did quite well as Jack's CIA boss. While not given much to work with, Kenneth Branagh did good work as well, especially during his scenes with Keira - some great chemistry, good and later bad, between him and the character of Cathy as well.
2) Special Effects - Total Thumbs Up: The special effects team gave us a few explosions and lots of cool looking computer screen activity. The final fight area must have given everyone a hard time - as they dealt with running water to the knees. Looked good though. And the final explosion of the film looked great.
3) Plot/Story - Neutral: For what the film set out to do, it was too short. It's only 105 minutes long. For some true character development and giving the audience a complicated plot, especially with spy thrillers, the requirement is at least 120 minutes, otherwise something won't get the attention it needs. Unfortunately for the "Shadow Recruit," the lack of proper time to tell the story ended up affecting several things.
Character development had many problems. There are four main figures in the film - Jack, Cathy, Thomas, and Viktor. Viktor's motivations made little sense, especially with what we find out late in the film. And aside from very small glimpses at the rest of them, there's not enough time to get to know any of them well. This unfortunately makes it harder to care about them. And if you don't get the audience to care about your characters, the battle is already lost.
Spy thrillers normally are complex puzzles filled with misdirects, surprises, and are full of tension. This definitely was not the case here. From very early on, we pretty much know the whole plan, just not the specific details, so no real puzzle there, just a time crunch for the hero. The couple of places they did try to surprise us were so minor as to make them nonexistent.
In some of the little things, though, the story was 'spot on'. Ryan's face during the end of his first battle. His lingering stare at the tub as he steps out of the bathroom in a later scene. The adorable way Jack and Cathy hook their pinkies in the car as they try to sell that they're a couple to the driver of the car. These lovely touches though only make the lack of fulfillment that much more sad. And the placement of the proposal flashback had a negative effect. Very odd.
4) Stunts - Total Thumbs Up: The film contains several fights and two chase scenes, and all were done well. The assassination attempt early on was brutal but awesome. It was the best of the lot.
5) Locations/Cinematography - Thumbs Up: Well, it was 'thumbs up' except for one area - and I was so shocked at the waste, it took some of the fun away.
When Jack reaches Russia and is being driven to his hotel, he passes several iconic Russian buildings. This is what one would figure to be a great opportunity to do some cinematography and show off these unusual sights, which work well at setting up the viewers to the new local and give the whole trip a foreign flavor. So I was shocked when the view outside Jack's window was unfocused and rushed! It's hard to envision what they could have had in mind at this point, unless they felt the audience is too familiar with these icons to be worth showing them off? Yet at other points in the film they made great use of buildings in the backgrounds to set mood or pin us to a location. So this made the blurred, unfocused scene make even less sense.
Conclusion: "Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit" is okay for a distraction, but fell far short of expectations. There wasn't really much 'spying' or 'thriller' about the entire affair. Tom Clancy caliber it definitely was not.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (Hubby's Rating: Worth Full Price of Admission)
Starring: Chris Pine, Keira Knightley, Kevin Costner, Kenneth Branagh, Lenn Kudrjawizki, Alec Utgoff, Peter Anderson, Elena Velikanova, Nonso Anozie, and more.
Directed by: Kenneth Branagh Written by: Adam Cozad and David Koepp Based on Characters Created by: Tom Clancy Cinematography by: Hans Zambarloukos Music by: Patrick Doyle
Premise: After being hurt as a marine overseas, Jack Ryan finds a new goal for his life when recruited by a CIA operative who wants to use his high skills in economics to look for terrorist funds in banking institutions. So when he unearths the possibility of an economic attack on the US, Jack goes to Russia to do an audit. That's when he suddenly finds himself becoming a CIA operative, rather than a CIA administrative employee, because now people are trying to kill him. (Rated PG-13)
Review:
1) Acting - Thumbs Up: Chris Pine does a good job as the young, and eager recruit, Jack Ryan. Keira Knightley had good chemistry with Pine and gave the character of Cathy some nice little quirks to endear her to the audience. It was good to see Kevin Costner again. He did quite well as Jack's CIA boss. While not given much to work with, Kenneth Branagh did good work as well, especially during his scenes with Keira - some great chemistry, good and later bad, between him and the character of Cathy as well.
2) Special Effects - Total Thumbs Up: The special effects team gave us a few explosions and lots of cool looking computer screen activity. The final fight area must have given everyone a hard time - as they dealt with running water to the knees. Looked good though. And the final explosion of the film looked great.
3) Plot/Story - Neutral: For what the film set out to do, it was too short. It's only 105 minutes long. For some true character development and giving the audience a complicated plot, especially with spy thrillers, the requirement is at least 120 minutes, otherwise something won't get the attention it needs. Unfortunately for the "Shadow Recruit," the lack of proper time to tell the story ended up affecting several things.
Character development had many problems. There are four main figures in the film - Jack, Cathy, Thomas, and Viktor. Viktor's motivations made little sense, especially with what we find out late in the film. And aside from very small glimpses at the rest of them, there's not enough time to get to know any of them well. This unfortunately makes it harder to care about them. And if you don't get the audience to care about your characters, the battle is already lost.
Spy thrillers normally are complex puzzles filled with misdirects, surprises, and are full of tension. This definitely was not the case here. From very early on, we pretty much know the whole plan, just not the specific details, so no real puzzle there, just a time crunch for the hero. The couple of places they did try to surprise us were so minor as to make them nonexistent.
In some of the little things, though, the story was 'spot on'. Ryan's face during the end of his first battle. His lingering stare at the tub as he steps out of the bathroom in a later scene. The adorable way Jack and Cathy hook their pinkies in the car as they try to sell that they're a couple to the driver of the car. These lovely touches though only make the lack of fulfillment that much more sad. And the placement of the proposal flashback had a negative effect. Very odd.
4) Stunts - Total Thumbs Up: The film contains several fights and two chase scenes, and all were done well. The assassination attempt early on was brutal but awesome. It was the best of the lot.
5) Locations/Cinematography - Thumbs Up: Well, it was 'thumbs up' except for one area - and I was so shocked at the waste, it took some of the fun away.
When Jack reaches Russia and is being driven to his hotel, he passes several iconic Russian buildings. This is what one would figure to be a great opportunity to do some cinematography and show off these unusual sights, which work well at setting up the viewers to the new local and give the whole trip a foreign flavor. So I was shocked when the view outside Jack's window was unfocused and rushed! It's hard to envision what they could have had in mind at this point, unless they felt the audience is too familiar with these icons to be worth showing them off? Yet at other points in the film they made great use of buildings in the backgrounds to set mood or pin us to a location. So this made the blurred, unfocused scene make even less sense.
Conclusion: "Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit" is okay for a distraction, but fell far short of expectations. There wasn't really much 'spying' or 'thriller' about the entire affair. Tom Clancy caliber it definitely was not.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (Hubby's Rating: Worth Full Price of Admission)
January 15, 2014
Picture Kaleidoscope 1/15/14
Yeppers, late again!
Demure by Penny at Earthshots.org There's something entrancing about this pic. She's got more cool stuff at her site. Love Crow in Mist!
Earth Bones by Phill Monson at Earthshots.org. Boo no website for him. :(
Incredible Photos of Spectacular Eruption in Chile, Lighting Storm Included - article by DL Cade, jaw dropping photography by Francisco Negroni Make sure to view the larger versions cause these are incredible!
Don't think anything is going to top those, so I'll stop here. :PHave an awesome Wednesday!
Demure by Penny at Earthshots.org There's something entrancing about this pic. She's got more cool stuff at her site. Love Crow in Mist!
Earth Bones by Phill Monson at Earthshots.org. Boo no website for him. :(
Incredible Photos of Spectacular Eruption in Chile, Lighting Storm Included - article by DL Cade, jaw dropping photography by Francisco Negroni Make sure to view the larger versions cause these are incredible!
Don't think anything is going to top those, so I'll stop here. :PHave an awesome Wednesday!
January 13, 2014
Mind Sieve 1/13/14
Mornin'! Hope you're sinuses are not tap dancing like mine. :P
Fan Fun
The Right Kind of Wrong Trailer - this looks adorable! All sorts of people I like are ins this too. Sweet.
Bad Words Trailer - Lol. I am actually intrigued.
Fading Gigolo Official Trailer - another funky premise. I like it. Like an older version of Duece Bigolow: Male Gigolo - ROFL.
Social Media/Author PlatformEnlarge Your Digital Footprint for More Effective Online Marketing by Barry Feldman at Feldman Creative.
Annnnnnddd that one sent me scurring to do so much other stuff I am out of time! :P
Have a great week!
Fan Fun
The Right Kind of Wrong Trailer - this looks adorable! All sorts of people I like are ins this too. Sweet.
Bad Words Trailer - Lol. I am actually intrigued.
Fading Gigolo Official Trailer - another funky premise. I like it. Like an older version of Duece Bigolow: Male Gigolo - ROFL.
Social Media/Author PlatformEnlarge Your Digital Footprint for More Effective Online Marketing by Barry Feldman at Feldman Creative.
Annnnnnddd that one sent me scurring to do so much other stuff I am out of time! :P
Have a great week!
January 12, 2014
Virtual Tourist - Star Wars The Old Republic 1/12/14
Morning!
Running late today. Also panicked as I couldn't find some of the pics. Still managed to scrounge a few I don't think I've shared yet. Phew! (Working OT and all the colds running around have impaired fun time) :(
Star Wars The Old Republic
Imperial Spy
Hoth
My newest pet! Isn't he funky looking?
Here's a side view
Hoth, where white is mandatory. This bot looks odd, doesn't he?
Those flags always make the place home. :)
I so want a blue skinned character. Hopefully will be able to make him blonde. Desslock or Desslar if not already taken. Star Blazers for the win! (70's super popular anime Battleship Yamato - Meiji Matsumoto). Oh yeah!
Have an awesome Sunday!!!!
Running late today. Also panicked as I couldn't find some of the pics. Still managed to scrounge a few I don't think I've shared yet. Phew! (Working OT and all the colds running around have impaired fun time) :(
Star Wars The Old Republic
Imperial Spy
Hoth
My newest pet! Isn't he funky looking?
Here's a side view
Hoth, where white is mandatory. This bot looks odd, doesn't he?
Those flags always make the place home. :)
I so want a blue skinned character. Hopefully will be able to make him blonde. Desslock or Desslar if not already taken. Star Blazers for the win! (70's super popular anime Battleship Yamato - Meiji Matsumoto). Oh yeah!
Have an awesome Sunday!!!!
January 10, 2014
Movie Review - her
her
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson, Amy Adams, Rooney Mara, Chris Pratt, Matt Letscher, Olivia Wilde, Artt Butler, May Lindstrom, and more.
Directed by: Spike Jonze Written by: Spike Jonze Cinematography by: Hoye Van Hoytema Music by: Arcade Fire Additional Music by: Owen Pallett
Premise: Still suffering after the unexpected end of his marriage, Theodore is depressed and in denial. When he sees an ad for a new artificial intelligence OS, he buys it in the hopes of gaining a companion, even if only a programmed one. 'Samantha' however, ends up becoming more than he ever expected. (Rated R)
Review:
1) Acting - Thumbs Up: Joaquim Phoenix did a good job as the emotionally stunted and unhappy Theodore, and an even better one projecting against a tiny, portable electronic device. Scarlett Johnasson was fabulous as the voice of Samantha, her voice came across so filled with emotion it didn't matter that she wasn't physically there.
2) Plot/Story - Thumbs Up: The story of Theodore and his growing relationship with Samantha is very much an introspective on what makes relationships, but also the definitions of what make us human. This film definitely won't be for everyone, as it is very subjective, and much is left for the audience to decide or envision.
The pace was slow, though I didn't find it inordinately so. The science was a little 'iffy', but again not overtly so. There were many moments filled with humor, and several scenes where something normal was made surreal.
Theodore's job was mind boggling - getting paid to write (with minimal information) other people's letters to family, spouses, and friends. Some of them had been hiring the firm for so long, Theodore helped build the back story to details or affectations they looked back at fondly years later.
Oddly, while incredibly expressive in these letters, in his own life, Theodore is unable to express himself well at all.
Various themes run solidly through the story, most circling around relationships. The next biggest one is not obvious right away, but takes center stage by the end of the film - personal growth.
One of the most endearing characters in the film was voiced by Spike Jonze himself - a little alien boy from Theodore's 3D game. Watching Theodore, the alien boy, and Samantha all interact together was an unexpected treat.
3) Locations/Cinematography - Total Thumbs Up: Set in the near future, the choices for locations for the different scenes were excellent. Theodore's apartment has a fantastic view, as if he can see the world but is protected from it by the glass around him. His furniture and decor were half hazard, as if it too suffered from his malaise.
There are vistas from Shanghai and California, and many of them taken from outstanding vantage points. What was around Theodore whenever he ventured out was as entertaining, and sometimes more so, than what was going on.
4) Music - Total Thumbs Up: I totally loved how they integrated the music accompanying the film into the story itself. They did this by making them selections Theodore made, or music created by Samantha to preserve poignant moments. It all fit very well.
Conclusion: "her" is a deep introspective on relationships and personal growth. It's also an odd film. Some will find it worthwhile, but others wont. Either way though, it was definitely thought provoking.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (Hubby's Rating: Better for Matinee)
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson, Amy Adams, Rooney Mara, Chris Pratt, Matt Letscher, Olivia Wilde, Artt Butler, May Lindstrom, and more.
Directed by: Spike Jonze Written by: Spike Jonze Cinematography by: Hoye Van Hoytema Music by: Arcade Fire Additional Music by: Owen Pallett
Premise: Still suffering after the unexpected end of his marriage, Theodore is depressed and in denial. When he sees an ad for a new artificial intelligence OS, he buys it in the hopes of gaining a companion, even if only a programmed one. 'Samantha' however, ends up becoming more than he ever expected. (Rated R)
Review:
1) Acting - Thumbs Up: Joaquim Phoenix did a good job as the emotionally stunted and unhappy Theodore, and an even better one projecting against a tiny, portable electronic device. Scarlett Johnasson was fabulous as the voice of Samantha, her voice came across so filled with emotion it didn't matter that she wasn't physically there.
2) Plot/Story - Thumbs Up: The story of Theodore and his growing relationship with Samantha is very much an introspective on what makes relationships, but also the definitions of what make us human. This film definitely won't be for everyone, as it is very subjective, and much is left for the audience to decide or envision.
The pace was slow, though I didn't find it inordinately so. The science was a little 'iffy', but again not overtly so. There were many moments filled with humor, and several scenes where something normal was made surreal.
Theodore's job was mind boggling - getting paid to write (with minimal information) other people's letters to family, spouses, and friends. Some of them had been hiring the firm for so long, Theodore helped build the back story to details or affectations they looked back at fondly years later.
Oddly, while incredibly expressive in these letters, in his own life, Theodore is unable to express himself well at all.
Various themes run solidly through the story, most circling around relationships. The next biggest one is not obvious right away, but takes center stage by the end of the film - personal growth.
One of the most endearing characters in the film was voiced by Spike Jonze himself - a little alien boy from Theodore's 3D game. Watching Theodore, the alien boy, and Samantha all interact together was an unexpected treat.
3) Locations/Cinematography - Total Thumbs Up: Set in the near future, the choices for locations for the different scenes were excellent. Theodore's apartment has a fantastic view, as if he can see the world but is protected from it by the glass around him. His furniture and decor were half hazard, as if it too suffered from his malaise.
There are vistas from Shanghai and California, and many of them taken from outstanding vantage points. What was around Theodore whenever he ventured out was as entertaining, and sometimes more so, than what was going on.
4) Music - Total Thumbs Up: I totally loved how they integrated the music accompanying the film into the story itself. They did this by making them selections Theodore made, or music created by Samantha to preserve poignant moments. It all fit very well.
Conclusion: "her" is a deep introspective on relationships and personal growth. It's also an odd film. Some will find it worthwhile, but others wont. Either way though, it was definitely thought provoking.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (Hubby's Rating: Better for Matinee)
January 8, 2014
Picture Kaleidoscope 1/8/14
Morning!
Last night when I got home from work the radio was playing one of my favorites - "Counting Stars" by One Republic. This morning, when I started the car to go to work, what was playing? "Counting Stars" by One Republic. Sweet!
Sunset in Texas
Sunrise at work. Yeah, I get there early. :P
Closer view. Kind of grainy though.
Another angle
We went driving in Frisco for a lark and came across this really cool miniature town. It's for a kids program to show them about the fire and police. The place was adorable!
More of the little buildings.
One micro community. It was so cute! (I loved the replica on this one. The house for Babe's Chicken is super adorable!)
View from the back gate.
Last one. Street lights and everything!
Frisco Square.
The central spire of the main building is so funky.
But I like it!
Here's a close up view.
On the way out, we spotted this! It rotates. Entrance to a stadium where they hold NCAA meets.
The camera did not do this sky justice. All full of baby pink and blue.
Construction on the giant furniture store on 121 continues. Gets bigger every time we look.
Skyline from 121 in Plano
Skyline on the way back but the opposite side.
Some gorgeous pinks at sunset last night. Again the pic does not do them justice.
Closer view.
Hope you have an awesome Wednesday!
Last night when I got home from work the radio was playing one of my favorites - "Counting Stars" by One Republic. This morning, when I started the car to go to work, what was playing? "Counting Stars" by One Republic. Sweet!
Sunset in Texas
Sunrise at work. Yeah, I get there early. :P
Closer view. Kind of grainy though.
Another angle
We went driving in Frisco for a lark and came across this really cool miniature town. It's for a kids program to show them about the fire and police. The place was adorable!
More of the little buildings.
One micro community. It was so cute! (I loved the replica on this one. The house for Babe's Chicken is super adorable!)
View from the back gate.
Last one. Street lights and everything!
Frisco Square.
The central spire of the main building is so funky.
But I like it!
Here's a close up view.
On the way out, we spotted this! It rotates. Entrance to a stadium where they hold NCAA meets.
The camera did not do this sky justice. All full of baby pink and blue.
Construction on the giant furniture store on 121 continues. Gets bigger every time we look.
Skyline from 121 in Plano
Skyline on the way back but the opposite side.
Some gorgeous pinks at sunset last night. Again the pic does not do them justice.
Closer view.
Hope you have an awesome Wednesday!
January 6, 2014
Mind Sieve 1/6/14
Greetings!
Fan Fun
Dr Who Deleted Scene from the Christmas Special - too cute.
Teaser Trailer for Orphan Black Season 2 - Oh yeah! But not here till April. :(
Ripper Street Teaser - a show which we very much liked - Feb 22nd
Draft Day - for the sports fans! Actually, this looks like something I'd like too. :)
The Expendables 3 Teaser Trailer - looks like they're throwing even MORE names at this one. lol. Antonio Banderas, Wesley Snipes, Mel Gibson, and Harrison Ford!
Social Media/Author PlatformFrom Social Media Examiner - The Top 10 Social Media Posts: This Year in Social Media by Cindy King. More social media than you can shake a stick at! :)
From Kristen Lamb - Brave New Bullying: Goodreads Gangs and Amazon Attacks - What Are Writers To Do? An emotionally charged blog and possibility to anyone doing social media. Eek!
Writing AdviceFrom Chuck (NSFW) Wendig - Writing Resolutions for 2014. Brother Beard spouts some awesome wisdom.
Stay warm peeps! I hear this week is going to be COLD just about everywhere!
Fan Fun
Dr Who Deleted Scene from the Christmas Special - too cute.
Teaser Trailer for Orphan Black Season 2 - Oh yeah! But not here till April. :(
Ripper Street Teaser - a show which we very much liked - Feb 22nd
Draft Day - for the sports fans! Actually, this looks like something I'd like too. :)
The Expendables 3 Teaser Trailer - looks like they're throwing even MORE names at this one. lol. Antonio Banderas, Wesley Snipes, Mel Gibson, and Harrison Ford!
Social Media/Author PlatformFrom Social Media Examiner - The Top 10 Social Media Posts: This Year in Social Media by Cindy King. More social media than you can shake a stick at! :)
From Kristen Lamb - Brave New Bullying: Goodreads Gangs and Amazon Attacks - What Are Writers To Do? An emotionally charged blog and possibility to anyone doing social media. Eek!
Writing AdviceFrom Chuck (NSFW) Wendig - Writing Resolutions for 2014. Brother Beard spouts some awesome wisdom.
Stay warm peeps! I hear this week is going to be COLD just about everywhere!
January 5, 2014
Virtual Tourist - Neverwinter 1/5/14
Wow, the temperatures have done a major dive this morning. Brrrrr
Neverwinter
Vellosk
This zone is full of wolves and werewolves - so that gorgeous moon is utterly appropriate! :)
Shadow wolves! Glowing red eyes and everything!
Totems the werewolves use.
Look at all the stars up there! Click the pic for a closer view.
The forest!
Click on this one too. Lit totem at the bottom, but look at the one at the top of the cliff!
This elven wizard is floating that orb
Tried to capture the lightning strikes hitting that totem.
Thunder Ridge!
Mysterious ruins
Why yes, we are going in there.
Lots of collapsed areas here
This was one unhappy bad guy.
I couldn't tell till I got in a different angle, but that's a skull wearing a helmet. Heh
Super cool lighting in the underground areas
The Big Bad Wolf!
I laughed when I took this. I'm oohing and aahing and hubby is like, yeah those are nice totems. I'm like, look higher, look higher! He'd not even noticed it. That stone wolf rocks!
Cliff side ruins?
Weird road marker
Some bad people trying to mess with souls. Shame on them!
This underground section was in better shape than a lot of the others.
Weird round carpets.
She's looking over them
Another evil dude with a nasty disposition. :P
Back onto the surface!
Have an awesome day!
Neverwinter
Vellosk
This zone is full of wolves and werewolves - so that gorgeous moon is utterly appropriate! :)
Shadow wolves! Glowing red eyes and everything!
Totems the werewolves use.
Look at all the stars up there! Click the pic for a closer view.
The forest!
Click on this one too. Lit totem at the bottom, but look at the one at the top of the cliff!
This elven wizard is floating that orb
Tried to capture the lightning strikes hitting that totem.
Thunder Ridge!
Mysterious ruins
Why yes, we are going in there.
Lots of collapsed areas here
This was one unhappy bad guy.
I couldn't tell till I got in a different angle, but that's a skull wearing a helmet. Heh
Super cool lighting in the underground areas
The Big Bad Wolf!
I laughed when I took this. I'm oohing and aahing and hubby is like, yeah those are nice totems. I'm like, look higher, look higher! He'd not even noticed it. That stone wolf rocks!
Cliff side ruins?
Weird road marker
Some bad people trying to mess with souls. Shame on them!
This underground section was in better shape than a lot of the others.
Weird round carpets.
She's looking over them
Another evil dude with a nasty disposition. :P
Back onto the surface!
Have an awesome day!
