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[Neko]

WB Geoff :))

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lesley wrote: "I just checked ABC website - it is Ken Follett tonight @ 10.00 (not 10.10)."

Thanks Lesley!!!

[[deleted user]]

i think i have become addicted to Americas next top model some one please help me :S

[Neko]

lolol Carmel!
*ahem* I mean...Melanie, go see Carmel before you lose face!

[★ Jess]

Right now I am desperately trying to finish a humanities essay on aboriginal history before 8:30, so I can watch Adam Hills in Gordon Street Tonight. Ugh, school work sucks :(

[Neko]

★ Jessica ★ wrote: "Right now I am desperately trying to finish a humanities essay on aboriginal history before 8:30, so I can watch Adam Hills in Gordon Street Tonight. Ugh, school work sucks :("

I really don't miss 'homework' days but I do miss those days of being carefree..lol

I hope you get it all done in time Jessica :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

★ Jessica ★ wrote: "Right now I am desperately trying to finish a humanities essay on aboriginal history before 8:30, so I can watch Adam Hills in Gordon Street Tonight. Ugh, school work sucks :("

Well Jess!!! Why are you on here.LOL ;) (Good luck)

[Michael]

★ Jessica ★ wrote: "Right now I am desperately trying to finish a humanities essay on aboriginal history before 8:30, so I can watch Adam Hills in Gordon Street Tonight. Ugh, school work sucks :("

I'm stuck at work, thank goodness for iview

Brenda wrote: "Well Jess!!! Why are you on here.LOL ;) (Good luck)"

Goodreads is addictive

[★ Jess]

Goodreads is really addictive.
Ugh, Im on again!
Need...To...Finish!

If anyone sees me posting on here again (before Iv finished), please fill my inbox with swear words and offsenive message. Please, I really need to finish.

Its okay (I Am so close to being finished!! 100 more words!!!)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

★ Jessica ★ wrote: "Goodreads is really addictive.
Ugh, Im on again!
Need...To...Finish!

If anyone sees me posting on here again (before Iv finished), please fill my inbox with swear words and offsenive message. P..."

1 HOUR TO GO JESSICA!!! You'll do it, only 100 words, just don't come on here again until you've finished!!! Willpower....lol ;)

[Neko]

Hahaha..No...no need to go filling your inbox with such things :P we could get reported :<

CLOSE THE GR BROWSER TAB!!!

[Michael]

★ Jessica ★ wrote: "Goodreads is really addictive.
Ugh, Im on again!
Need...To...Finish!

If anyone sees me posting on here again (before Iv finished), please fill my inbox with swear words and offsenive message. P..."


Can we do that anyway :P

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Knowledge Lost wrote: "★ Jessica ★ wrote: "Goodreads is really addictive.
Ugh, Im on again!
Need...To...Finish!

If anyone sees me posting on here again (before Iv finished), please fill my inbox with swear words and ..."

Uh..NO!!!!!!! ;)

[Michael]

Brenda wrote: "Uh..NO!!!!!!! ;) "

But it would be fun :D

[Neko]

Knowledge Lost wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Uh..NO!!!!!!! ;) "

But it would be fun :D"
Nah :P

[Michael]

Laura wrote: "Knowledge Lost wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Uh..NO!!!!!!! ;) "

But it would be fun :D"
Nah :P"

*Pouts*

[★ Jess]

IM FINISHED :) :) :) :)
The first three quarters is really, really good. The last quarter sucks. Worst thing...ever.
Anyway, Im done now. Half an hour to kill before AHIGST. Read or maths homework? Hmm...
Unfortunately, I think I will chip away at maths.

[Neko]

That's the way! ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Knowledge Lost wrote: "Laura wrote: "Knowledge Lost wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Uh..NO!!!!!!! ;) "

But it would be fun :D"
Nah :P"

*Pouts*"

Ooohh that looks cute...you sulking..LOL

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

★ Jessica ★ wrote: "IM FINISHED :) :) :) :)
The first three quarters is really, really good. The last quarter sucks. Worst thing...ever.
Anyway, Im done now. Half an hour to kill before AHIGST. Read or maths homewor..."

Well done!! I bet the first 3/4 is brilliant, and the last 1/4 is really good..lol

[Lauren]

Hi there,

Since this is a section to talk about things we like, why not check out my review of an eWriter course i attended- which i thought was great!

http://australianbookshelf.wordpress....

Thanks for stopping by
Jayne

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I just picked up 3 books and 1 audio book from my library last night, some had been reserved for ages, and they all came at once :(
Sing You Home, by Jodi Picoult which I have to read first as I only have 2 weeks!
Live Wire by Harlan Coben and Cold Wind by C.J. Box plus audio book Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta. The last one was recommended by Carmel :)

[Neko]

nice pick ups!! :o!! Now to get through them all. Audio should be fun.

i've just been outside star gazing.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "nice pick ups!! :o!! Now to get through them all. Audio should be fun.

i've just been outside star gazing."

Really? It's supposed to be really cold o/night in your neck of the woods, and getting colder! You would have a pretty clear night with the temp so low?

[Neko]

Brenda wrote: "Laura wrote: "nice pick ups!! :o!! Now to get through them all. Audio should be fun.

i've just been outside star gazing."

Really? It's supposed to be really cold o/night in your neck of the woods..."
yea, currently 9.6C...brrrrrr :s Up on the top deck we saw the iron pot, southern cross...Sister has a new phone that shows the stars so we were using it to see if was right or wrong but it was also cloudy.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Laura wrote: "nice pick ups!! :o!! Now to get through them all. Audio should be fun.

i've just been outside star gazing."

Really? It's supposed to be really cold o/night in your ne..."

Oh, that is cold! So, cloudy as well..rain coming then maybe?? Interesting what you can recognise amongst the stars..amazing on a really clear night!

[Neko]

Brenda wrote: "Oh, that is cold! So, cloudy as well..rain coming then maybe?? Interesting what you can recognise amongst the stars..amazing on a really clear night! "
Rain happened this morning and very windy..Apparently the CBD area was horrible. I hope no more though, i never did my washing..Haha..^^;;

And yes, it's great on a cleeear night. Love it especially sitting next to an open fire.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Oh, that is cold! So, cloudy as well..rain coming then maybe?? Interesting what you can recognise amongst the stars..amazing on a really clear night! "
Rain happened this morning and..."

Oh yes, the open fire, yum!! You can't have many clothes left now Laura..lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Awesome, Michael..I'm still waiting for my parcel from BD..:(

[Neko]

Sweet Michael :)

Awe, Brenda, it'll soon turn up :D!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Be pacient Brenda. :)

Wich books did you get?"

David Copperfield and A Tale of Two Cities both by Charles Dickens. I've never been a classic tale reader, tho some of them I read in school, but my hubby, who ISN'T a reader, loved these two...so I thought I'd give them a go. My son will have them if I don't like them...he loves that sort of book. All prompted by the April reading challenge...lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

For those of you who are interested in the ANZAC and WW1 heroes, there are a few new books just out..Anzac Day is just around the corner.....

The second book in the Aussie Soldier Series, Aussie Soldier - Prisoners of War is out now. Also Gallipoli. Peter Hart, Anzac Fury: The Bloody Battle Of Crete 1941, and Crack Hardy

Plus:

'Real Life Portrait' by Roderic Anderson, which is the fascinating life story of Wallace Anderson, who captured the ANZAC spirit through his timeless works of art, like the 'Simpson and his Donkey' statue.

'Both Sides of the Wire' by William Cull is his unforgettable story of his experiences during WW1. He fought at Gallipoli and on the Western Front, where he was captured by the Germans.

'More than Bombs and Bandages' by Kirsty Harris is an intriguing and sometimes gut-wrenching look at the Australian Army Nursing Service (A.A.N.S.) during WW1.

[Amber]

I've just found out from my boss that the A&R store I work in is closing in a few weeks :-( sorry, everyone: it seems like all I do on here is whinge lately.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wishful wrote: "I've just found out from my boss that the A&R store I work in is closing in a few weeks :-( sorry, everyone: it seems like all I do on here is whinge lately."

Oh, that's sad Wishful :( Do you get a transfer somewhere, or do you have to start looking for another job? The situation is so terrible!! :(

[Amber]

Thanks Brenda and Michael. Unfortunately, all the other stores are fully staffed, so it'll be back to job hunting. It is depressing, I've been there for seven and a half years. My boss was devastated when she called to tell me.

[Neko]

Wishful wrote: "I've just found out from my boss that the A&R store I work in is closing in a few weeks :-( sorry, everyone: it seems like all I do on here is whinge lately."
Awe :( I'm sorry about that.

[Amber]

Laura wrote: "Wishful wrote: "I've just found out from my boss that the A&R store I work in is closing in a few weeks :-( sorry, everyone: it seems like all I do on here is whinge lately."
Awe :( I'm sorry about..."

thanks; it's a crusty situation

[Neko]

>_<;;; Yes, especially since you've worked there for so long :( Are there any other A&R close to you so maybe you could transfer?

[Amber]

Laura wrote: ">_<;;; Yes, especially since you've worked there for so long :( Are there any other A&R close to you so maybe you could transfer?"

I've had a look but they've said they're all fully staffed and don't need anyone else. Even Dymocks in the city said they don't need anyone :-(

[Neko]

Darn >:(
Keep looking and keep positive..Something will turn up :)

[Amber]

Michael wrote: "With your experience maybe you could get a job at another book retailer maybe."

I'll keep trying; and keeping my fingers crossed my book sells lol. Seriously though, don't want to be without a job for too long so will have to keep at it

[★ Jess]

Aww :( Bad news Wishful...

Im entering the SA young writers award these next few months. Have to write a 1000 word (max.) story or poem to submit, and the winner is published in The Advertiser. Just started my story then. Im not planning or anything, but ive got a general idea. Im writing it really unusually, so hopefully it stands out from the crowed.
Last story I wrote for anyone but my self was for the NAPLAN tests over a year ago, at the very tart of year nine.
I got full marks (top percent of the state!) but got sent to the school psychologist, because it was so dark and morbid :/

[Neko]

zomg...i just totally read my comics out of order..LOL..bah -.-

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

★ Jessica ★ wrote: "Aww :( Bad news Wishful...

Im entering the SA young writers award these next few months. Have to write a 1000 word (max.) story or poem to submit, and the winner is published in The Advertiser. J..."

Excellent marks Jessica, but sent to a psychologist...OMG!!!!! Well, good luck with the SA young writers award...I'm sure you'll do very well! :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wishful wrote: "Thanks Brenda and Michael. Unfortunately, all the other stores are fully staffed, so it'll be back to job hunting. It is depressing, I've been there for seven and a half years. My boss was devastat..."

That is rotten luck! Maybe a large second hand bookstore? At least you have lots of years of experience, good luck with the job hunting, we'll keep our fingers crossed for you..:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "zomg...i just totally read my comics out of order..LOL..bah -.-"

You're such a duffer...lol ;)

[Michael]

★ Jessica ★ wrote: "I got full marks (top percent of the state!) but got sent to the school psychologist, because it was so dark and morbid :/"

Simply tell the psychologist that you are dark and morbid because you want to be a writer :P If they understand the life of a wannabe writer they should understand.

I have a fear of showing some of my stories to people, because I think they will think I'm messed up (it's no secret)

[[deleted user]]

Jessica the same thing happened to me but i didnt have to go my english teacher just asked me if there was anything i wanted to talk to her about after writing a poem about losings your mind..
she entered it in some comp and i won 50 bucks
im pretty sure till this day she thinks im just a little bit insane
which im sure i am :D
and there is nothing wrong with that hahaha
good luck with the comp hope you win :D

[★ Jess]

Thanks :)
I finished the first draft of my story. Its exactly 1000 words (by coincidence, I didnt even plan it). Let me say this: if my other story sent my to the school psychologist, this one will get be locked up in an asylum for life! Its so dark and morbid and creepy. I scared myself writing it. Its basically a monologue, its written like a person involved in conversation-if that makes sense.
The person speaking is the owner of a hotel somewhere between Las Vegas and Pheonix, and hes talking with a guest. The hotel is pretty twisted, and hes explaining about rules and rooms and staff members/guests with dark pasts.

@Carmel, my other story had to be written within a certain time period, on the subject of: 'A mess'.
My teacher at previously told us that the markers' look for descriptive language and how you write, so dont make a too complicated plot'.
I wrote about a teenage girl locked in her bathroom, slitting her wrists and taking pills. In the end she is killed, and her father finds her in a pool of her own blood, pills and blades lying over the floor. (hence the topic, a mess). The psychologist asked if there were any issues at home, or with friends, if the story was based on experience etc etc...But I got top marks, so its all good :)

[★ Jess]

Im going to need that. Infact, cancel all appointments. I need an all day session :)