Monthly Archives: September 2008
Book Review: “Brisingr” by Christopher Paolini
I finished “Brisingr” yesterday and thought I’d give my review — just in case anyone out there wants to know whether it’s worth it or not. There will be a few spoilers, so read at your own risk. I liked … Continue reading
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“Brisingr” — Christopher Paolini
I don’t know how many of you have read Christopher Paolini’s books, but I personally like them. Sometimes I think he gets a little long-winded (and I seriously wonder why his editor didn’t cut more material), but the story is … Continue reading
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A new author…coming Summer ’09
I’d like everyone to check out a new author, whose first book, Wings, is coming out next summer. Her name is Aprilynne Pike. She actually lives pretty close to me and I check out her blog frequently. She even read … Continue reading
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What book haven’t you read?
A few days ago Nathan Bransford did a post asking what book are you embarrassed not to have read. The answers varied from Shakespeare, to Austen, to Lord of the Rings (which Nathan himself has never read!!!). I didn’t post … Continue reading
2,000 Hits
Just like to point out the 2000 mark. Thanks to everyone who keeps coming back and to those of you who’ve put a link on your blog. If my book does get published, it’s nice to know there’s a bit … Continue reading
For the first time ever…a picture in my post!
My husband and I aren’t exactly the most up-to-date people on technology. For a long time, we didn’t even have a cell phone. And we haven’t bought a new computer for almost six years. Our old one was such a … Continue reading
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Stephenie Meyer’s “Midnight Sun” Leak
I don’t know if any of you follow the “Twilight” series. I personally love it, but I know it’s not for everyone. Whether you like it or not, every writer out there can understand her anger at the posting of … Continue reading
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My First Paragraph…
In the last week I have read opening paragraphs from two of the blogs I read daily: Diane and Ken. I decided I’d post my own. The only problem is that my opening paragraph is really more of an opening line, … Continue reading
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