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The Friday Five! 1. I have long suspected it, but now, via the Newsweek website, here is proof: YA books are hot. It's a great time to be writing for teens, and I have to say I could not be happier that this is my job. There's so much great stuff out there now to read, and so many amazing authors. My feeling is, the more voices, the better the chance that every teen will find something they can relate to. And that is a GREAT thing. 2. Thanks so everyone who wrote in with suggestions for new shows for me to watch. I have to say, though, that a couple of people warned me about getting into Everwood, as there is only one season available on DVD, and they feared I would get totally hooked (they know me well) and then be disappointed that I couldn't watch the rest. So maybe I should wait until more are available, and just watch LOST or The Wire instead? Decisions, decisions.... 3. Just a final reminder that I'll be at McIntyre's Fine Books, at Fearrington, in Pittsboro, this coming Sunday, the 18th, at 2pm. (Good God there were a lot of commas in that sentence. Sorry!) It's my last local event for awhile so come out if you can. And, as I mentioned before, there will be cows. Not that I'm bringing any personally: they live there. But still, always a bonus. 4. Yesterday, we had to go get some paperwork done for an insurance thing. I was sitting with this one woman who was filling out forms and I happened to look over as she was writing. Her handwriting was SO PERFECT. I just had to comment on it. She laughed and said, "It's the nuns!" Apparently, penmanship was big in the Catholic school she attended. Personally, after having several letters returned because the mailman couldn't read my writing, and my husband basically going on strike as far as grocery shopping because he couldn't read my list, I have begun to write in ALL CAPS for CLARITY. It slows me down, makes me take more care. Still not as perfect as the insurance woman's. But I am not shooting for perfect these days. In fact, I'm working on a pass/fail kind of mentality, which is much less stressful. By those standards, I'm doing Just Fine, thank you. And it is enough. 5. Finally, my daughter has now progressed to babbling. Her newest thing to say is, "Da-da." Now, I know she's just making noises. But I still find myself responding by saying, "Ma-ma. Ma-ma!" Yesterday I was feeding her, and I said, "Mama is your favorite! Ma-ma!" She smiled all big and said, "Da-da! Da-Da!" So there you go. To be honest, my husband has always been the favorite. He is friendlier and funnier and better at housecleaning. But I was hoping for an edge with the person who CAME FROM MY BODY. Guess not. But that's okay! It's still a high pass, right? Have a great weekend, everyone! |
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On May 16th, 2008 01:31 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: This comming sunday is the 18th. |
http://ywritersclub.proboards59.com/ It's a really awesome site! We also have a YNoWriMo (Young Writers Novel Writing Month) which is a play-off of the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Except in this one, it will take place from June 1st to July 31st and you have to write 25K. And prizes will be distributed to all members involved. Join, it's extremely fun! |
If you haven't seen it yet, Chuck, on NBC(?) is awesome. A show I think you'd like, because of the writers strike they only got in a half season but it will be back this fall. Smallville, Supernatural, Heroes, House, Criminal Minds, CSI: NY, Law and Order: SVU, Survivor (Very Addicting, theres 17 seasons, I suggest them for summer, you'll be hooked), Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, ANTM. These are like all the shows I watch, and I know these shows will be back next fall, too. Guaranteed. Heres a link to all the new, canceled, and returning shows this fall: http://www.imdb.com/news/flash/ and I guess if you don't like the crime shows then of the ones I said above: Chuck, Smallville (The beginning Seasons are awesome, Clark Kent *faint*), SUpernatural (Tis is a scary-ish show, beware), Heroes, House, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, ANTM, and of course Survivor ( I swear, you have got to try this show, It's awesome.) Hopefully this gives you some insight.... |
On May 17th, 2008 12:27 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: The truth about forever This had been the 2nd book i have read of your this month and once i again i find myself drowned in a book of page after page wanting to know more. my first book i was read "dreamland" and like almost every chapter made me cry, cringe with affection , and most of all fall in love with the characters. I love how you make up these guy characters that i fall totalyy in love with such as "wes" and "rogerson"( without all the abuse and smoking part). Wes was my favorite of all who seemed like the dream boy that every girl would wish of having. So keep up the good work and i cant wait to read all your other books! |
On May 17th, 2008 02:26 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: I see that a few others have mentioned this...but can you please let everyone know how to get one of those lock and key necklaces by purchase, if we can at all? |
On May 17th, 2008 01:07 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: A Note From Ali I love young adult books. They are geared towards older teenagers, but I still enjoy them, and they are often, the only books that I read. Your books are the best that I have ever read, but I have alot of other favorites. I know that this is random but I really enjoyed, "My life as a snow bunny". I think that anyone reading not only this blog, but the coments left as well, would enjoy this book. I know that I did. |
On May 17th, 2008 09:02 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: Show recommendation Three words: ONE TREE HILL. It's a great show and I think you might like it. The first 4 seasons are about the characters in their last 2 years of high school. And the current season revolves around the characters in their early 20s (it jumped 4 years between season 4 and 5, skipping the college years). Um what else? Oh yeah, the show takes place in North Carolina, that's gotta give it some extra points right? ;) And there's basketball.. It's a great show, I love it and you should give it a try. :) The season finale is on Monday the 18th at 9 on the CW by the way. Season 6 is premiering on Sept. 1. :) |
On May 17th, 2008 11:57 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: Hey, Im coming 2 Pittsboro 2moro 2 c u @ McIntyre's! I also heart the oreo cows n goats. I recommend Gilmore Girls, America's Next Top Model (ANTM), and Gossip Girl. Girlie shows, but AWESOME. I saw Juno 2day, n I thought it totally stunk. I should hav rented 27 dresses. Every1 said tht 27 d was funnier. Juno was just boring. She's pregnant, so what?? Im lookin 4ward 2 seeing u 2moro! LYB (Lov ya babe), M |
On May 18th, 2008 02:39 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: http://perezhilton.com/tv/?videoid=d7e93 that's like a nine second trailer of the new 90210. It doesn't show anything but a previews a preview. ;) |
On May 18th, 2008 11:14 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: Great Show Sarah, I was so inlove with Gilmore girls...and then it ended I was so disappointed. But right after the finale last spring I watched the finale of One Tree Hill. And let me tell you if you like Carolina Basketball Drama, a love triangle mixed in, and just teen drama, you've got to watch One Tree Hill! It's not the same as Gilmore Girls but it close. I just finished catching up on the previous seasons 1-4, now it's in five. Trust me it's great! |
On May 19th, 2008 03:27 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: Hi! I was wondering if you have started writing another book yet. I have already read Lock and Key and loved it. So no pressure, but I was just wondering. Thanks! |
My sister went through that when her daughter started talking, too. Haha. It took my baby-niece FOREVER to finally say "Mama," and it was accompanied by the angry throwing of a bowl of sliced hotdog pieces. I hope it doesn't occur that way for you, when it happens! Then again, the first time she said my name, she threw a sippy-cup at my face, so it could just be that my niece, specifically, suffers from...I don't know...acute babyrage? I completely agree with what others have told you on the Everwood front. It is far too great a show to get addicted to, only to be stopped by the pesky "only one boxset released so far" thing. You will be saving yourself a lot of yearning and heartache and waking up screaming longingly in the middle of the night, sweat cold on your face and eyes filled with tears, if you just put it off until more DVDs were available. Just my opinion, though! And, on a slightly unrelated note, I just want to tell you how much I love your books. I've only read three so far, but the rest are on my list, come next payday. I've been spewing your praises all over my brand-new bloggy-blog, and I'm thinkin' you've earned yourself a place as one of my favourite authors! And that's saying something, because you're up there with the likes of JD Salinger and John Knowles and the like. Amazing. Well, take care! |
On May 19th, 2008 04:55 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: Everwood soon available online! Don't let the lack of Everwood DVDs deter you, because I've read that the WB is creating an online "TV channel" that will allow you to watch such former WB hits as Everwood (one of my all-time favorites, next to Gilmore Girls). Laurie the Librarian |
On May 19th, 2008 04:57 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: Oops -- forgot to include a link... ...so you know I'm not making this up! http://www.tv.com/story/10991.html Laurie the Librarian Again |
