Julia Quinn is a riot. Just heard her speak on being disorganized and top 4 lists of things because a disorganized person can't handle more than that. I also attended many informative workshops today. Learned about corsets, codpieces and kilts for dressing and undressing period characters correctly. Yesterday I learned about Regency clothing. I also… Continue reading Play Date Saturday
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What Are You Reading Thursday
Traveling today so I'm not reading. Heading to Atlanta for a weekend get-a-way. My son picked up a new book at the school library this morning and when I left him he was already on page 128. He's turning into a voracious reader. He's anxiously awaiting the release of book #5 in the Inheritance Cycle.… Continue reading What Are You Reading Thursday
What Are You Reading Thursday
I'm once again in edits or galleys. Therefore I'm reading my own writing again. Working on pre-galleys for Because of Rebecca that will be released sometime in 2013. I've also read a partial of a friends next release and I'm awaiting the second half. My son finished the Inheritance Cycle series and he isn't sure… Continue reading What Are You Reading Thursday
What Are You Reading Thursday
My son is still reading Brisingr. It is longer than Elder. I'm reading on Trouble in Mudbug again. Maybe I'll finish it this time. What are you reading?
What Are You Reading Thursday
My son finished Eldest and today he was able to find Brisingr at his school library. This made him extremely happy. And me because I didn't have to go out hunting the book for him now that he has found a love for reading. Though he claims he hasn't. ut I think he has.
What are you Reading Thursday?
This column might turn into one about what my teen is reading if he keeps surprising me. Not that I'm complaining one iota. I'm glad to see he is reading. This weeks pick is Eldest by Christopher Paolini, book #2 in The Inheritance Cycle. You may remember How to Tame Your Dragon? Well that was… Continue reading What are you Reading Thursday?
Play Date Saturday
Today was special. I was invited to another author's home for dinner with several of the Smoky Mountain Romance Writers. It was so nice to kick back by the pool, have dinner, and lively conversation. The weather was nice too so that made it even more enjoyable. I hope we will get to do more of… Continue reading Play Date Saturday
What are you Reading Thursday
The Hobbit and The Hunger Games have arrived. Waiting to see which one my son will pick up to read first. Aw... he went for The Hunger Games. Now I'll wait to see what he thinks of the book as opposed to the movie. What are you reading this week? I'm writing. As usual.
What Are You Reading Thursday
My son came home with a short reading list for his 7th grade reading class. The will be reading The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. He's seen the film adaptation of the second and since the first in still in production to be released soon both are relative in… Continue reading What Are You Reading Thursday
Rumor Has It Wednesday
Today (8/15/12) Carolynn Carey's The Secret Christmas Ciphers is free on Amazon. Tomorrow and Friday (8/16-17/12) Juli Alexander's Stirring Up Trouble is free on Amazon. Saturday (8/18/12) Juli Alexander, Carolynn Carey, and Leanne Tyler will be holding a three author book signing at the Panera Break in Fountain City. 4893 North Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37918 … Continue reading Rumor Has It Wednesday
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