mistful just linked to the journal of a friend of hers, sluzan, who just got a deal for a book that I think I would very much like to read. (Damsel follows the journey of 10 year old Annie Brave, daughter of a famous hero. When he is missing, presumed eaten, she takes his manuscript "How to slay dragons - and other advice for the hero in training" and sets off ( Read more... )

I love TV rumours. DanRad as the Doctor?

Spoilers for Torchwood in the second bit of news at this post.

Jaredus padaleckius or the Giant Pada-Sloth, is an example of charismatic megafauna, a term that refers to large animals that have widespread popular appeal.

Moments of genius include:

The Ackles is well-adapted to being inhabited by the Pada-sloth, and in fact seems to thrive on the relationship. Ackles spotted without a resident Jared appear ( Read more... )

♥ I have a confession to make, dear flisters. OK, it's a confession that about 3 of you will care about, but it's still my confession. I have been watching more Supernatural (and as an aside, have only 2 episodes left before I'm completely caught up. Go me) and have realised something. Here goes. My name is Katie and I ship Dean/Jo. Or at least ( Read more... )

I hadn't checked my LJ since Friday at about 4pm. ?skip=300, baby. It took a while to get through it all and I've got about a million tabs open to read throughout the day. Lots and lots of Mylar fic. It seems to be a popular (and yummy) pairing.

Jensen Ackles is (was? Is he a bit old now?) *such* a twink. And that mouth should be illegal. I'm sure ( Read more... )

Seven things again. And this time I actually have seven proper things! (Just about ( Read more... )

Tis BSc hand in day today, so the printers and binding machine are being swarmed by dozens of third years in a state of mild to middling hysteria. It's fun to watch. I've put about 2 boxes of paper in the printers today, though - it's ridiculous!

Had a moment of pure squee earlier when I saw that not only has Heroes been renewed (which was never ( Read more... )

Hmm, I haven't done a 7 things post in a while. Let's see what I can come up with ( Read more... )

In today's round of Good News? Bad News?:

Eric Bana to Star in 'Time Traveler's Wife'

I am apprehensive, but then I would be whoever they chose, because I love Henry so very, very much.

Hehe, Richard Herring is a big old John Simm fanboy. You should read this. He's a very funny man.