It's not a secret that I LOVE John Green's books and vlog. It is also not a secret that I couldn't give two flips about celebrities. I figure we all eat and poop the same way.  Yet, I might get a bit tongue-tied if I met John Green. Okay. Fine. I would be tongue-tied. *kicks ground* But only for a few seconds. I mean, come on. I talk in my sleep. ( Read more... )

It seems I have fallen into a pattern of asking questions on Monday. I will roll with it. I mean, why change a good thing. Today I bring you a video from my favorite brothers, John and Hank Green (a.k.a. Vlogbrothers). On Friday, Hank discussed how science-fiction captures what each generation believes and fears. If you have  3 minutes to spare, ( Read more... )

I have survived another week in my new position. (It was long and exhausting. I should've consumed more chocolate.)

My apartment complex FINALLY cleaned my carpet. YAY! No more mystery yellow stains everywhere.

Books I preordered before the Great Flood of 2011 (that resulted in an unplanned address change), FINALLY found me. (My "TBR This Month" ( Read more... )

I survived a 5.1 earthquake, using my superhuman abilities.  They prevented me from knowing the earthquake even happened.  Seriously.  I didn’t feel anything.

I think this video by Jackson Pierce, YA author of As You Wish and Sisters Red, pretty much sums up my writing life.  And she adds a bit of humor to the experience.

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I made pumpkin bread.  ( Read more... )

For your enjoyment...a lesson on word pronunciation and word use by Hank Green, brother of John Green.  (God, I LOVE the Vlogbrothers)

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watchmebe Jackson Pearce author of Sisters Red and As You Wish made this video and she managed to get many YA authors to appear in the video that dispenses some GREAT writing tips and inspiration.  YOU MUST WATCH IT!!!!  And when you are done watching it, go to her LJ page and tell her your thougths about the video. And then visit YouTube and subscribe to ( Read more... )