tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62005373678571011522024-02-18T19:04:04.506-08:00 Ponder, Scribble & Scrawl A.D. Dulinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12895813040880939329noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6200537367857101152.post-43380216357598782132016-12-05T05:24:00.002-08:002016-12-05T15:48:06.350-08:00Elf On The Shelf- A book a Day, the Elf WayThis year marks the 4th year we have adopted into the Elf on the Shelf holiday madness, *wink*<br />
The first year we adopted Ralphie, the second came Scarlett. Last year we adopted an Elf pet (reindeer) named Pip. This year we adopted a St. Bernard and his name is Cheerio. (Pip, Pip, Cheerio! Get it;0)<br />
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Each year my elves get creative, silly and mischievous. Our family loves this, especially me.<br />
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Last Christmas time I was scrolling on the ol' fantastic Pintrest, you know pinning more to my 1001 boards and I came across some brilliant ideas about a book a day. Here are a two examples:<br />
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<a href="https://riversedgecurriculum.wordpress.com/2013/12/01/twist-on-the-advent-calendar-a-book-a-day/" target="_blank"><img alt="Christmas Book Advent. Simply wrap a favorite Christmas story. One for each day leading up to Christmas Eve. #christmas #advent #hotm: " height="200" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/d5/ca/4f/d5ca4fbd2efe6496bf83f60883b21d99.jpg" width="167" /></a> <a href="http://www.simplysara.ca/2011/11/traditions.html" target="_blank"><img alt="I love this!! Christmas Tradition - wrap up twenty-five childrens books and put them under the tree with a special blanket next to them. Before bed each evening, your kids choose one book to open and read together...until Christmas: " height="200" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/f5/2f/16/f52f166bbdf3ac800d8ffd669d8ea805.jpg" width="200" /></a><br />
Just click on the pictures and you will be directed to their site.<br />
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The title basically explains itself. A book a day. Wanting to encourage my kids on continuing or pickup more on reading, I thought this was fantastic! So I thought and came up with an idea:<br />
A book a day, the elf way.<br />
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I wanted to remind my kids of a few book in our library as well as add some new books to our library. So I went through our stacks, purged, carried and traded in. I was extremely picky about what books I used or bought. Searched on Pintrest as well for the best book to get the kiddos and I came up with this list:<br />
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<li>The Velveteen Rabbit</li>
<li>Charlotte's Web</li>
<li>Wizard of Oz</li>
<li>Pipi Long stocking</li>
<li>Peter Pan</li>
<li>Jack and the Beanstalk</li>
<li>The Witches</li>
<li>Bridge to Terabithia</li>
<li>The 100 Dresses</li>
<li>Nurse Matilda (Nanny Mcfee)</li>
<li>The Lion, Witch & the Wardrobe</li>
<li>Charlie & the Chocolate Factory</li>
<li>James & the Giant Peach</li>
<li>Purplicious</li>
<li>Charlie & the Great Glass Elevator</li>
<li>D'Aulaire's Book of Trolls</li>
<li>The Cat in the Hat</li>
<li>The BFG</li>
<li>5 Children & It</li>
<li>Rapunzel</li>
<li>Where the Wild Things Are</li>
<li>Jabberwocky</li>
<li>Hansel & Gretel</li>
<li>Ferdinand</li>
<li>Little Red Riding Hood</li>
<li>Alice's Adventures in Wonderland</li>
<li>Pinocchio</li>
<li>The Polar Express</li>
<li>How the Grinch Stole Christmas</li>
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First day was our intro of Cherrio (and his book) into the family. This was the day after Thanksgiving when the elves usually arrive. The last day, when the elves have returned to the North Pole with Santa, a treat will be left for the kids instead of a book.<br />
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I have not done the books in this particular order, but I am set on ending with The Polar Express and The Grinch right on the 23rd and 24th of December, it's almost Christmas! Yay! I of course then made props to go with each book the elves would present to my kids each day. Let me tell ya, the elves are loving this just as much as I am. We've really gone out in our ideas and creativity. We are full on committed to this and I must say the elves are really taking this serious, full on character commitment!<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;"> For Where the Wild Things Are, I included an indoor snowball fight kit. Some we add a movie, some candy, there will be hot chocolate, we like adding goodies to go with the books, but it isn't something mandatory.We were out of town a day, so the elves had a day off (Harry Potter Movie Marathon) so now one of the days we will do a double book feature. Versatility is the key word to this idea. You have to be, some props take a bit of prep. Be prepared to miss out on some sleep doing this as well, but its well worth it. My kids love it! Even the older ones.</span></div>
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This is what our elves have been up to so far. Come back again, I'll be continuing my posting of our elf mischief weekly. If you want to follow their fun each day, follow me on <span style="color: red;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ad.duling?ref=bookmarks" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span>, I post pictures everyday to share with friends and family.Love to have you in on the fun. Hope I helped with some ideas for you, </div>
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A Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays!!!</div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> Of course.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Harry Potter fan? Well of course you are! You came here, right? Of course you did and y</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">ou'll be glad <i>that </i>you did. Why you ask...? I too am a big Harry Potter fan! I know, I know...that's so </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">surprising! </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Just too fantabulous, right?! ;0) And being that I'm a fan, of course I would want to visit the Wonderful Wizarding World of Harry Potter just like you!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">OK, but seriously... I have visited Universal Studios Florida and several times. We bought the annual pass and if you're a Floridian, its worth the cost. It's not much more than a three day pass. I visit Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley each time I go and I definitely ride the Hogwarts Express back and forth a couple of times too.</span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> (</span><b style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">First Tip:</b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> You need to have a pass to both parks to ride the train)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The tips don't stop there, I have more tips for ya and you'll want those tips because everyone likes tips, especially if it enhances that fantabulous Harry Potter experience. (ok, I will stop using that word)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have these tips because before our inaugural visit, I did my own research looking for tips just like you and Pintrest offered a plethora of them! I went to each and every blogs, got the advice and made my itinerary.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I now share all those tips I gathered with you and you get them all at one stop! Hip Hip Hooray!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">First thing's first, if you are staying at any of the Universal hotels, you get to get into the park an hour before anyone else does. If you are an annual pass holder (recently in effect summer 2016) you too get to get into the park an hour early. As an annual pass holder you pay for parking the first visit, but after that you park for free. If you want preferred parking, you only pay the $10 dollars to upgrade (covers the day, you pay this each visit). I recommend the preferred, it parks you closer to the entrance. You don't get the way top in the sun, so you're in the shade, close to the escalators and you're feet will thank you later.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">They have one at Hogsmeade<b> </b>(Islands of Adventure) and Diagon Alley (Universal Studios), but you'll want to go to Hogsmeade first, and here's why- the sun. If you are visiting during the summer time, it gets pretty hot in Florida, humid too. There's not tons of shade in Hogsmeade, so you'll want to get all of the sights in that section done first and then go to Diagon Alley (tons of shade). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The quickest route is going through Seuss Landing (veering right) and heading right over. Going the left route takes longer. Everyone goes to Olivanders first because they want that fun experience of the wand selection ceremony. You can visit Universal's <b><a href="https://www.universalorlando.com/harrypotter/" target="_blank">Harry Potter</a></b> site to learn all about Olivanders and the other shops at both Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. Its an interactive tour. It's pretty cool. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Summer, early fall, late spring are the busiest of times for Universal, here's their <b><a href="http://orlandoinformer.com/universal/crowd-calendar/" target="_blank">crowd calendar</a></b> to figure out the best time for you to visit.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Tip 2</b>: If you...er... I mean you're child wears a robe, the odds are ever in their favor on getting selected by Olivander for the wand selection ceremony.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Tip 3:</b> The robe. If you want the park robe, be prepared to pay $100 dollars for it. It's a nice robe, don't get me wrong, but there is an alternative to save you money- buy it on Amazon. It is a downgrade, but I ordered a few and and I am happy with the quality. There isn't much of a difference between the two (I compared) besides length and fabric. My Amazon robes survived the wash and there is even a wand pocket inside the robe just like Universal's.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Tip 4:</b> Get yourself an interactive wand. This is the wand that you can use at the windows and have your own fun yelling out spells to make things move. We bought one, the "family" wand, and each took turns. You use it at Diagon Alley too. The interactive wand was about $45 and the basic ones were $35. There is a map that goes with it to find the window locations. Look for the gold star on the ground, that's what you stand on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">After Olivanders, check out the shops. During busy times at the park, the stores will be packed with other muggles and wizards doing their shopping, so be prepared for difficult shopping. Try the Butter Beer, you can't visit and not try it. Its good both cold and regular, but I tend to like it cold better. You can purchase at the Three Broomsticks or at a cart (you'll see them along the walk). </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Tip 5: </b>There is a collectible butter beer mug, but there is no discount on butter beer refills when using the mug. One blog had tipped that, it's no longer in effect. I think the mug was $14.99 (comes filled with butter beer) and butter beer is $6.99.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuZXFWctqu28tdTeNDVYDnLphwJ8GCfIHGuA3zy89reku1kIsemxrtIkB_dnpZepUuyfyos8F3HSPopLwUrN9I889YRMFj_hBWwT6x05peTyV0pVRkX3tZgYEpdgcRAsGrC7UKcHRTnRpU/s1600/cauldron+cake+%2528800x600%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuZXFWctqu28tdTeNDVYDnLphwJ8GCfIHGuA3zy89reku1kIsemxrtIkB_dnpZepUuyfyos8F3HSPopLwUrN9I889YRMFj_hBWwT6x05peTyV0pVRkX3tZgYEpdgcRAsGrC7UKcHRTnRpU/s320/cauldron+cake+%2528800x600%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Oh my goodness!!! They have it all! Bernie Botts ever flavor beans, chocolate cauldrons, frogs and wands, even Professor Dumbledores favorite: Lemon Sherbets! Have to try the cauldron cakes and the butter beer fudge. MUST TRY! They are so good... At the shop you can fill a jar or a bag full of the beans or other candies and price is based on the lb. I believe it was $3.29 a pound.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Inside <b>Deverish and Banges,</b> you'll find the monster book, the Firebolt, robes and ties, all your wizard wardrobe needs.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Don't forget to visit the <b>Owl Post</b>, there you can get some quills and stationary. If you want, you can buy a post card and they even have Harry Potter stamps( they cost more than the average stamp).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">If you are wanting to try it all, then visit the Three Broomsticks. The food is delicious! The <b>City Walk</b> offeres wonderful meals as well, so don't be leary to try there. I highly recommend <b>Cow Fish</b>. Burgers are so big and juicy...and they serve sushi! We love it so much, we go often. Prices are very reasonable, you get your bang for the buck for sure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This ride is great for the whole family, but you must be at least 48" to ride. It's not jerky or fast and mostly a motion simulator ride. It's so fun! We ride it every time. Don't forget to pose for the camera, its right after the spiders, before the whomping willow.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b>Tip 6: </b>if you are a annual pass holder, I recommend getting the photo package. Right now it's for $99 and this gives you unlimited photos at every photo op place inside the park all year. You get two free printable photos with the offer. I would definitely utilize one for this ride.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This is a roller coaster, but a more tame one. This is great for those who aren't heavily into roller coasters.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This is a good sized coaster, my kids say a long one and not so scary, but if you get queasy easily, you may want to pass. They loved this ride.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhneoVtBtbs9G9aXms9BYPCsxFQCyrJMa4iQzzxbB-JQW-Ovw5FCeZBM15RbNkFxPlytHqvoV6R1NVHBNucPvuJ-pgGhvhmohcNDGADWBCI0RDywfeiePWXnrL9FF5YkCFtjpCB-z8aJqrY/s1600/hogwarts+express+%2528450x800%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhneoVtBtbs9G9aXms9BYPCsxFQCyrJMa4iQzzxbB-JQW-Ovw5FCeZBM15RbNkFxPlytHqvoV6R1NVHBNucPvuJ-pgGhvhmohcNDGADWBCI0RDywfeiePWXnrL9FF5YkCFtjpCB-z8aJqrY/s320/hogwarts+express+%2528450x800%2529.jpg" width="180" /></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">When you're finished, head over to Kings Cross Station and ride the Hogwarts Express on over to Diagon Alley. You can take a photo with the Conductor in front of the model train just before you enter the station. Inside you'll get a fun show looking out the window. Ride it both ways, the show is different each way. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Ohh, one more thing...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">If you need to stop to use the restroom, you'll want to listen out for Moaning Myrtle. Yes, she's still complaining...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br />As I said above there is an Olivanders shop here too that also does the wand selection ceremony. I have to say its fun and it sure tapped into my inner child (Olivander picked me!) Yep, I bought a wand that day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The best part of Diagon Alley is the Dragon over Gringotts Bank for sure! I believe every 15 minutes the dragon spews fire, so have your camera ready!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">In here you can purchase uniforms, robes and other clothing as well. Must stop inside for the mirror, its honest, so be thick skinned (wink).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Every Quiddich player or fan has to stop here. This is where you can purchase quiddich uniforms, a bludger and even a snitch!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">They have all kinds of goofy stuff! if you remember the Weasly twins and what their shop carried, you'll find it here too. There are even Pygmy Puffs in which you must adopt one. There is even a naming ceremony. You name yours let the shop keeper know and they will ring the bell and announce your adoption and name of your pygmy puff. The kids <i>love</i> this. Look up and you will see Professor Umbridge balancing the scales of justice on a tight rope.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This place too is worth a stroll in. This has your wizarding equipment. Telescopes, hourglasses and magnifying glasses. Definitely look around at the decor, very nice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Must stop in for some ice cream. They have some interesting flavors. Butter beer flavor was good, but intensely sweet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This is another place you can buy butter beer and British meal favs. The interior is nice in both eateries. Lots of detail. We tried the toffee pudding inside here; it was divine!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This ride you can ride at 42" and above. There is a drop on this ride that teases at the belly, but not too bad. This is also a motion simulator ride. We love this ride as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Knockturn Alley,</b> the dark alley. It is dark, nice and cool if your visiting during the hot season (which is almost all year round in Florida, right?!). Here you get to visit <b>Borgin & Burkes.</b> Look all around this shop for cool decor and pieces. Inside this alley there is an interactive window as well. Again the interactive wand comes with a map that shows you each place to go and most places you'll have a wizard to assist you if you are having troubles with your wand waving.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Buy a <b>popcorn</b> collector container. Its $5.99(comes full of popcorn) and refills I believe are $1.29. Buy the regular popcorn with the container, its $1 less than buying with the caramel popcorn ($6.99). You can refill with the caramel popcorn for the same price as the regular popcorn later.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Food- </b>If you're not wanting to spend alot of money on meals, you can do this: </span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Eat a big breakfast outside of the park. Next, y</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">ou are allowed to carry in small packs into the park. My family packed PB&J sandwiches, granola bars, protein bars and beef jerky. We carried in our own water bottles (hydrate, especially during summer time, don't go so much for soda) and clipped on our bags with those mountain climbing clips you can buy at Walmart. You can get free ice from the coca cola machines, but have to refill water at the water fountains. You can find them near bathrooms. We fueled on this until 4 pm and then ate a large dinner. This is where you can try out the City walk places or Harry Potter food. Burger King and Panda Express prices are increased at the City walk. It's worth dining in. Bubba Gumps was pretty good. As I said above, my family really loves Cowfish. Oh, did I mention they have kid chop sticks?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The <b>refill soda collector cups</b>, the refills are only good for one day, so the next day you will have to purchase just so you know. I think it was $9.99 for a cup and 1day of refills. We never purchased, did the water/gatorade thing. (BTW, Gatorade has packets you can add to water, need those electrolytes!)</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Wanna ride the rides more than once/ shorter lines: </span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Universal has an app that you can download onto your phone. Tells you the wait times of each ride and updates every 15 minutes. Click <a href="https://www.universalorlando.com/Resort-Information/Mobile-App.aspx" target="_blank">here </a>to get the app. This makes for great strategy on getting the most out of your visit. If you loved the Harry Potter rides, wait till after 6pm and your chances of shorter lines increases. (kids are tired and ready to go home about this time)</span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Single rider line:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">If you don't mind riding alone or split up, you can go through the single rider line. You're pretty much together until the ride. The <b>Express pass</b> helps with lines (much shorter), but the price for this pass changes day to day, depending on the season and how busy. If you are going on a down time, you may get the express pass for less than $100. I believe this is on top of your ticket price.</span><br />
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A.D. Dulinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12895813040880939329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6200537367857101152.post-12913664583852647492015-11-26T12:13:00.002-08:002015-11-26T12:16:11.477-08:00Harry Potter Tree Skirt DIYIt's been a bit of a stretch of time since I last blogged. Been a busy gal, but I'm back and why not start up with a great Christmas DIY share.
Christmas is my favorite holiday and I think we can all agree it is for a lot of us. Nothing like putting out the tree,stringing the lights, decorating it with garland and strategically placing the ornaments. Add a star or an angel, and you just can't go wrong. The Christmas tree is our canvas. What we put on it makes it our masterpiece and the tree skirt is that finishing touch.
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This year, I felt like making a change to my masterpiece with a new tree skirt. I pondered between purchasing a new one or making one. A fan of DIY I decided to take a scroll down Pintrest lane to find some inspiration. And find one I did! The perfect one, a Harry Potter tree skirt!
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From the creative mind of Randi from <a href="http://www.sowderingabout.com/2014/12/harry-potter-inspired-christmas-tree.html">Sowdering about in Seattle</a> I found this great inspiration and just had to make one of my own.
And so I did...
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I took a different approach than Randi. I wanted square rather than round, used canvas fabric instead of sheet, skipped the tea stain and added a little more detail. My "details" came from inspiration elsewhere and I must give credit where credit is most certainly due- SamanthaFay1987's Marauders map art from <a href="http://samanthafay1987.deviantart.com/art/marauders-map-247078441">deviant art.com</a>. I am loving my tree skirt ( I added my kids to step around the map with Harry, Ron and Hermoine) and am thankful for the creative minds of Randi and Samantha for helping me make my finishing touch for my "canvas" this holiday. Happy Holidays!
A.D. Dulinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12895813040880939329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6200537367857101152.post-32203383181886188602014-07-03T05:57:00.000-07:002014-07-03T05:59:10.894-07:00Moms Come Hither - Hands Free Mama - The Important Thing About Yelling<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I came across this post via the lovely Face Book shared by a friend from <a href="http://familyshare.com/">familyshare.com</a>. The important thing about yelling. I think every Mama has yelled at her kid(s). I have yelled at my kids. I admit it. Guilty. And I hate that I have. I try hard not to. Try VERY hard not to. It's not often that I do, but those few times that I do, I HATE that I do.<br />
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So, when I came across this, again shared by a wonderful friend of mine, also a Mamma, I had to read it. I think every mother doesn't desire yelling at her kids. One, it tears them down. Two, it makes them afraid of you and three, you just feel horrible doing it. Not in the moment. I get why we do. You are exasperated, spent, stretched and in a moment of weakness, you com bust.<br />
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Rachel Stacy Mafford seems to have a plan on how to stop the yelling. It started with this:<br />
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<i>"Releasing myself from the unachievable standard of perfection and societal pressure to "do it all."</i><br />
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Rachael decided to become a <a href="http://www.handsfreemama.com/about-hands-free/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Hands Free Mama</span></a>. This is a wonderful article and you can read in detail how Rachael did just this by clicking <a href="http://familyshare.com/the-important-thing-about-yelling" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a>. Rachael has a blog of her own where she continues to write about on being a Hands Free Mom. Rachael even has created a lovely hands free pledge letter you can purchase in her store to hang on your wall to help remind you how to be a hands free mom. Click on image to go there.<br />
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Rachael even has a book out that goes in further detail about being a hands free mama, how to stop the yelling and to stop saying hurry up.<br />
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"Rachael Macy Stafford's post "The Day I Stopped Saying Hurry Up" was a true phenomenon on The Huffington Post, igniting countless conversations online and off about freeing ourselves from the viscous cycle of keeping up with our overstuffed agendas. <i>Hands Free Mama</i> has the power to keep that conversation going and remind us that we must not let our lives pass us by." </div>
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<b>Nature, at it's finest, is when it produces produce- At least I think that. </b><i>I know,I know, there are more things to Nature besides the yummy fruit, but hey it tops it.</i><b> Organic, for me, well... you can't come any closer to organic than to pluck the fruit yourself (</b>not using pesticides plays a factor too-I know)<b> but let's carry on.</b><br />
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<b>This past Saturday, my husband and I and four of our kids went to a local farm and picked some blueberries. We did it twice last year and this was our second time this year. We're going again next Saturday too. Love it. Fun, you get to pick and eat and get great berries at a reasonable price. We're also helping support a local farmer. You just can't beat that.</b><br />
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<b>We went early, before eight, the morning so far was cool and the kids were in a picking mood. Yes, there is a picking mood. Kids have to be in this such mood or you get this- "Mom, I'm hot." or "Mom, my legs are tired." or better, "Mom, the grass is itchy and my bucket won't fill up fast like yours and I don't like the bucket tied around my waist, so can you carry mine for me. Look you can tie it right here next to yours..." It goes on.</b><br />
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<b>And I still love it all. And yes, I would do it again.</b><br />
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<b>I would do it again because regardless of the whining, the itchy grass, the heavy buckets or even the biting bugs (not a problem so far, I remembered the spray), I'd do it again for the quality of time. Life gets busy sometimes. Or maybe we just let ourselves get too busy. Life is as busy as we let it. It also can fly very fast if we let it do that too. So moments like this. Berry picking moments like this, I savor. I savor it like garlic butter on a nice piece of steak that you don't get to eat very often because you are a mother of six plus one and so you are always too broke and can only eat steak about twice a year. Hamburgers are our finest otherwise and that's ok too. I've got a lot of fine memories over hamburgers.</b><br />
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<b>Memories. Key word. Memories are the best. They are those special stories planted in our heads to savor like that nice piece of steak covered in garlic butter to enjoy over and over whenever we want and not just two times a year. (I really am OK about eating steak two times a year, it's just funny to reference:0) Get pictures of those memorable moments and it gives visuals to it. Plus it's fun to look back in time. It also comes in handy for later, much later when your memory starts to fail you. I recommend keeping a journal. Writing those stories down to share with the grand kids later. I cannot go on enough about how much I loved hearing the stories my parents and grandparents shared with me in their lives before me.</b><br />
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<b>Going blueberry picking with my family, I not only created a memory, got my pictures (cause I just love taking pictures of my family:0) and gained some juicy berries, I got that togetherness. I slowed down our lives just a little and got to spend some quality time with the ones I love. Family is essential to a quality of life. Humans are not meant to be alone and no family isn't just blood related. Friends are family. The craziest of friends make the best type of family.</b><br />
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Before I was a writer, I was a reader.<br />
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I love reading. As a teen I was always reading. Fiction. Romance. Supernatural and even chillers. I started with Nancy Drew Case Files, moved on to Fear Street and then on to Dean Koontz, Danielle Steel, V. C. Andrews and L.J. Smith. I read them, loved them and if they had another offering, I read that one too.<br />
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This brought a question to my mind.<br />
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<i>Why these books? Why these authors? </i><i>Why do we pick the books we do? And how do we decide which authors to stay faithful to?</i> <br />
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The answer to the fourth question is easy, because we love what they write. Now what about the first three? Lets break them up.<br />
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<i>Why these books?</i><br />
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I can only speak for myself, so I will. I pick my books by their covers. Regardless of the saying "Never judge a book by it's cover" I still do. I think we all do. We must confess, no matter how hard we try, a vibrant, well done up cover draws us more than just a simple one. This doesn't mean the content of the simple covered book isn't worthy. There are several examples out there that contradict this, but in today's society, in this busy, busy world, the cover just can't be simple anymore. It has to grab ya. Do you agree?<br />
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The second is the blurb, the book description. It has to be a draw in too. The average length to a book blurb/description is 200 words in length. That isn't a lot. Book Cover Cafe goes over this more for you writers <a href="http://www.bookcovercafe.com/how-to-write-a-blurb-for-your-fiction-book/" target="_blank">here</a>. Two hundred words to draw a reader in with. That is quite a task for the author. For the reader, if it doesn't capture us, we move on. If it does, well we then go to the first page.<br />
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The first page. The third and final player in our decision. A friend of mine shared with me that if the first few sentences to that first page doesn't capture the reader, they move on. That readers today will only give a book thirty seconds of their time and if it doesn't interest them, they will look for another. Was this really true? I thought on it and then I researched.<br />
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<i><span style="background-color: white; color: #443f38; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">You only get one chance to make a first impression—and that one chance with a reader lasts only minutes.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #443f38; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;"> -<a href="http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/craft-a-great-hook-amazing-first-pages-your-2-tools-to-get-an-agent-july-25-2013-webinar-with-critique-by-agent-jessica-regel" target="_blank">Writer's Digest</a>, Chuck Sambanchino, </span></i><span style="background-color: white; color: #443f38; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;"><i>Jessica Regel</i>. (Click the link to read more.)</span><br />
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So maybe my friend was onto something.I didn't find anything on that thirty seconds, but I don't doubt it isn't true. What I did find does go along with what my friend said. Found in a discussion on <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1327730-how-long-do-you-give-a-book-to-grab-you" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>,I found readers on average do make their decision on sticking with the book on those first and second chapters. If they aren't captured within those first pages, they ditch the book.<br />
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<i>Why these authors?</i><br />
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Why do we pick our particular author? (I'll go singular.)<br />
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To find an author we love and then stay dedicated to them, we must first find them. We try them out. See if we like their work and then decide if we'll stick around for the next read. Deciding on keeping the author pretty much goes on how we like their first book, their second and so on. Is there a time when we stop liking our author? I say yes. If I am disappointed in my author's books, this would persuade me to want to "ditch" my author. I haven't experienced this yet thankfully, but I can assume this does happen. Of course I had to research this and you will never guess what I found... This isn't necessarily so. On another general discussion on Goodreads, I found this topic- <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/12538-authors-you-keep-reading-even-though-you-have-no-idea-why?page=3" target="_blank">Authors you keep reading even though you have no idea why.</a></i> You can't get anymore specific than that!<br />
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I'm sure there are more discussions like this, but I felt sharing this one was enough. So...maybe not all readers abandon their authors by one or two or even three bad reads. What do yo think?<br />
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We've already gone over how we choose our books in the first question, I know this. This question, at least in my mind, is wanting a more specific answer beyond picking the book. Perhaps I should have asked <i>Why do we read the genres we do? </i>That would be better, but it wouldn't involve why we pick other genres. If we do. Do we? And if so, why? Curiosity? By accident? We see a great cover, read the blurb. Like it. Go to the first chapter, get drawn in, buy the book and only after, realize it was a sci-fi. So are we now a fan of sci-fi? This made me think. Do readers try other genres? And if they do, do they stick with them? Here's what I found:<br />
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<i><a href="http://tobyneal.net/2013/09/01/writing-different-genres-turn-readers/" target="_blank">Does writing in different genres turn off readers?</a> </i>Author Toby Neal shares an author's perspective on this. <i>" Most readers will "try" a favorite author's book in a different genre, but if they don't like it, they won't buy another." </i>Click the link above to read what else she says about this.<br />
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<a href="http://mikeduran.com/2012/02/what-genres-do-you-refuse-to-read-and-why-you-shouldnt-refuse-to-read-them/" target="_blank">What genres do you refuse to read ( and why should you shouldn't refuse to read them.)</a> Novelist Mike Duran shares his two bits on what he thinks about readers sticking to one genre and why they should try another. <i>" Good writing is good writing, no matter what genre it is."</i> and<i> " Reading different genres makes it possible to discover authors and styles you would have never encountered." </i>Stood out to me. To read more of his tips on genre consideration, just click the link above.<br />
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<a href="http://crimsonleague.com/2013/12/08/7-different-types-of-readers-which-do-you-write-for/" target="_blank">7 Different Types of Readers : Which do you write for? </a> Along with these two articles, this one came to my attention. Something I just had to share. Something for authors and readers. What type of reader are you? or What type of reader are you writing for?<br />
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Fantasy Writer Victoria Grefer shares seven different types:<br />
1. Readers who focus on character.<br />
2. Readers who care more about what happens than who the people involved are.<br />
3. Readers who want to know what happens in a book before they read.<br />
4. Readers whose experience is ruined if they hear spoilers.<br />
5. Readers who skip or skim passages.<br />
6. Readers who feel panicky if they skip anything.<br />
7. Readers who always finish a book.<br />
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<i> </i>She helps authors figure out who they are writing for and asks readers which reader they are. For me, I am the reader who focuses on character. I like my characters and their <i>character</i>. I love connecting with my characters. Forming that bond. I'm a fan of series, but would never turn away a solitaire. So...what type of reader are you?<br />
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<br />A.D. Dulinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12895813040880939329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6200537367857101152.post-63075194000700089612013-10-09T10:57:00.002-07:002013-10-09T10:57:56.700-07:00Anna's Getting Revamped- Changes to the Giveaway & Cover Reveal...Hi all,<br />
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Yes, as the post title said above, I have made changes to the giveaway. Life likes to throw you curves and though that isn't an entirely bad thing, sometimes however these curves do tend to get overwhelming and right now I am. There is just not enough time for everything for me right now. Poo... I need more hours in the day and more hours in the night! Ugg!<br />
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So here it is...<br />
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Anna's revamping is gonna take a little bit longer. But that's OK! It should. That's the idea of the revamping, I am trying to put out there a book near to perfection and hurrying it along is not the ideal approach :0) Readers deserve this, my readers deserve this. If not then how's a poor Indie gal gonna gain more readers :0)<br />
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I love writing, but I love my family more. And right now my family needs me a lot. A little over a year ago my grandmother passed away and I am my grandpa's rock. When he needs me in the week, I am there. Even if its three to four to everyday. My sixth kiddo just entered Kindergarten ( he was my severely premature babe) and he is struggling. I need to be there for him, for all my kids. I am mom first and writer second. I love them both, but have to balance both and right now, I just can't. Somethings gotta give and sadly, it's poor Anna. (Sorry Anna, I love you!)<br />
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So again, Anna's revamping is gonna take a little while longer. But I cannot stress enough my humble thanks to all my supporters/readers for all of that support you give. Of course it would be absolutely cruel of me to cancel the giveaway all together... HEY! WE LOVES PRIZES! So I won't. Instead of the four revamped Anna Kippling books right now, instead, I'll hike up that Amazon gift card goodie to $20 dollars! How many ebooks can ya get with that?! Go Indie and ya may get more...hint, hint:0)<br />
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So, I know it's not much, but you'll win a couple bookmarks with my new cover on them and twenty bucks for books...it's still pretty cool. Plus,when those revamped books come out, I will contact the winner and still get them those free copies. Plus! Plus, I'll do up another giveaway...win the set, some bookmarks and probably some more Amazon cash! Yeppie!<br />
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Not to bad right? YEah...yeah A.D. not bad at all :0) (She smiles)<br />
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Well, before I go, I did promise you a cover reveal and thanks for the votes guys, helped a lot! Here it is! (she squees)<br />
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I was visiting author Deborah Hughes' blog <a href="http://deborahjhughes.com/" target="_blank">Ghostly Dramas</a>, reading her blog post about <a href="http://deborahjhughes.com/2012/01/21/12-signs-a-ghost-is-near/" target="_blank">12 signs a Ghost is Near</a> where of the twelve, one particular one stood out to me- #10 Hearing a knock or several.<br />
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A few nights ago my husband, seated at the dining table with our eldest daughter, working on a Pre- Algebra assignment together (good luck with that!) suddenly heard a knocking come at our back door. Our back door is probably twenty feet or so away from where they were seated. OK, no big deal, we all get knocks on our doors, so what makes this paranormal?<br />
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It was a little after 8 pm and pretty much already dark outside. This was also at our back door. Beyond that backdoor where two dachshunds. They bark at pretty much anything that nears the fence and are not to keen on just letting anyone in our back yard. They are good guard dogs. When the knocking came, these two were right outside that back door. They were also not barking. Hmm...<br />
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In response, my husband went to the door, peered out the window and said "Hello..?"<br />
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He looked to the switch, flipped all the back lights to our back yard, flooding it with severe brightness,sending it void of any shadow, and looked out the window again.<br />
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There was no one at our back door or in our back yard. There was ABSOLUTELY nothing out there. Well, nothing besides the two pairs of blinking eyes of our pooches sitting by the back door begging to come in.<br />
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And again, they are not barking...<br />
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Well, this had us curious as well as perplexed. My husband was sure he heard knocking and so was our daughter. So, the pair of us together, my husband with his bat and I with my knife, go out into the dark night to further investigate. Going out our front door, we stick tight against each other and head around to the back gate leading to our back yard. We lift the latch (ok, not together) and enter. From there, with great caution, we proceed with our "further investigating". Searching every square foot of our back yard, we again come up with nothing.<br />
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No one. Just the two dachshunds standing at our feet, wagging their tails and giving us strange looks.<br />
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We return inside. We lock our front door, assure our kids everything is well and then return to our locked back door. We stand staring at it still perplexed and feeling a little stupid realizing we are still holding onto our bat and knife. <i>What the heck? What had it been?</i> After putting his bat away and me my knife back to its sheath between the mattress of the bed we share(of course on my side), we let our doggies in.<br />
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You see, when my husband went to let our dogs in, he opened the door and then had to open the screen door to let them in. This act sent a question suddenly arising in our minds. We heard a knocking on the wood door and not on the screen one. <i>So how, if the screen was closed, if it were someone outside, did they knock on the wood back door without opening the screen and not have our dogs barking at them?</i><br />
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Hmm....again, interesting...<br />
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Now, I know this wasn't a spooky story or even near amazingly creepy, but it was my ghost story. And a lot of the time, this is how many of our ghost stories tend to go. This is not the first paranormal experience I have encountered and I'm sure it will also not the last. I am fine on how un-scary my encounters tend to be, and regardless, they still seem pretty cool to me. I have yet to experience a scream your head off kind of ghostly drama, and so far I only get those kinds from watching scary movies or a ghost stories on TV.<br />
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Would I want a really creepy ghostly experience? Umm, probably a big NO. I' m not stupid. (She smiles) These subtle experiences are probably enough for my heart. (She smiles again).<br />
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Now, A.D. How do you know for sure that you did have a ghostly experience? (you are welcome skeptics) Well, we really don't know for sure. It's mostly a gut feeling, unless we have hard core proof, and that is even better. Most of the time, its just a firm belief and a fun story to share. I will admit, I am a strong believer in the paranormal, but I am also pretty level headed. I am not what you would call a paranormal sucker (you know, those who will believe almost everything) and do have the common sense to know if I'm being duped.<br />
I do practice de-bunking and I should, I've watched enough Ghost Hunters and Ghost Adventures to know better (Another smile).<br />
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Well, thanks for the drop by and please, if you have a ghostly experience, please share!<br />
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<br />A.D. Dulinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12895813040880939329noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6200537367857101152.post-82545467438829960242013-09-14T08:10:00.000-07:002013-09-14T08:21:42.977-07:00 Panera Bread's Autumn Squash Soup---Ever Love Something and Want It For At Home? Well, Here Ya Go...Friday (the 13th by the way) I was at Panera Bread having lunch with my grandpa- our usual routine for Friday after I clean house for him (grandma passed away a year ago) and I have to tell ya, I enjoyed the most tastetastical (yes I made that up) cup of soup ever!<br />
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Well, wait. I'm getting ahead of myself in my excitement. Rewind. Ok, let me start from the beginning...<br />
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At eleven am (our usual time- grandpa likes routine) we arrive to those beautiful doors of Panera Bread. We walk in, say our hellos to the other usual's ( <b>Usual</b>- meaning any gentlemen or ladies who frequent Panera more than just once in awhile), grandpa sometimes lingering to thank a solider, Veteran or police officer for their service,and then we slowly (Grandpa's 83, so it's not a dart) make our way to the ordering counter . When we reach it, we both then proceed to say our hello's to the staff we consider friends, even family (yes, they know us pretty well- heck, they know our orders by heart) and then make our orders.<br />
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<b>Grandpa's order</b>: Cup of chicken noodle or wild rice soup (thanks to me by the way) with the baguette (knife & 1 butter to go with it), small cup of coffee and sometimes (more often than not) a peanut butter cookie-grandpa's a diabetic, he is trying to watch his sugar levels, he's been a good boy.<br />
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<b>My order:</b> Either the tomato,broccoli cheddar or clam chowder (they don't put this one out often:) soup, with baguette, a half of a Mediterranean veggie sandwich, medium fountain drink and of course a shortbread cookie-that is yum by the way! (Click <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/281967626641943546/" target="_blank">here</a> for that copycat recipe) <br />
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Like I said, these are our usual orders. Changing up my soups is my way of living on the wild side. (Honestly, I commonly order the same because if I like it then why not). Well this Friday (did I mention it was the 13th?) I spot <i><span style="color: #b45f06;">Autumn squash</span></i> soup on the soup menu. I love squash, I mean I really, really love squash! Steamed squash, fried squash, raw squash, squash casserole and now squash soup. Before this day that will forever hang in the history, I had never ventured into the squash soup realm.(I kick myself now for that). Truthfully, I have never been to a place that ever offered it.<br />
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This day (Friday the 13th by the way) I change my order up. I pick the <i><span style="color: #b45f06;">Autumn Squash</span></i> soup. We get our drinks, grab our cookies and then find our table to sit and wait for our meals to arrive. The wonderful server, who knows us well, shows up with our plates of yumminess and sets them down. Before me, I find a cup full of some yellowish soup with toasted almonds at the center of it.<br />
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I pick up my little silver wide mouthed spoon and take my first bite...<br />
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A-MA-Z-ING!<br />
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I do not know how many times I mention this to my grandpa(lost count really); it was like eating my lunch and dessert at the same time( I said this quite a few times too)! There was a sweetness to it that reminded me of pumpkin pie and yet a distinct taste that reminded me it was a soup and meant for a meal, not a dessert. The soup was creamy, smooth going down and as much as I wanted to inhale it, I took my bites in leisure. I wanted to enjoy this for as long as I could. Each bite was like discovering it for the first time again.<br />
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Over and Over...and over.<br />
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I liked the soup...no LOVED the soup. So of course the gears of my mind went into action-well they are always in action, but just a pick up in pace:0)- trying to make it clear I do think:0)<br />
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I wanted to make this at home. As much as I love going to Panera, I wanted to eat this soup every day and going everyday to Panera to eat it does make a dent in your pocket book (still love you Panera!) I knew (I am a mom of 6) that I could make this soup at home and for a lot less and get a lot more. So where do you find a recipe for something you like?<br />
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I googled <i>squash soup like Panera's</i> and found a few recopies. They varied a little, but then were the same a little. So of course, I wanna find out the best combination of ingredients to make this soup as fabulous as Panera's. This means experimentation time.<br />
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For now, I want to share these recipes with you. You can try them out individually and compare, pick and choose which ingredients you want and then make the soup or even make up your own version. Share the results with me if ya want, cause I sure would LOVE to hear them!</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b>Panera Bread Company Butternut Squash Soup Sources: </b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"> 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small onion 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (1 teaspoon dried) 1 small butternut squash, chopped 6 1/3 cups chicken stock (50.4 ounces) 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Hot pepper sauce Melt butter over moderate heat in large saucepan. Add the onion and rosemary and cook until soft (approximately 5 minutes). Add chopped squash, chicken stock, heavy cream, salt, white pepper and hot sauce. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for approximately 2 hours - or until squash is tender. Use blender to puree the hot soup. Toast walnuts to use for garnish. Serve in a bread bowl. - this came from <a href="http://www.recipegoldmine.com/ccp/panera-bread-butternut-squash-soup.html" target="_blank">Recipe Goldmine</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;">2-3 TBS butter/vegetable oil</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;">1 butternut squash, peeled and diced</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;">1 celery stalk, chopped</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;">1 onion, chopped</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;">1 carrot, chopped</span><br />
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So, there ya go! Have fun, make a mess and enjoy! I will get back to you on my results and let's pray they are good ones :0)</div>
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<b> </b>Yep, it's true... you really don't have to be Martha Stewart to create an amazing craft. Pintrest alone gives testament to this. With so many bloggers sharing their creativity with the world, you will never run out of ideas or amazing things to make. So with Halloween nearing, why not create something this holiday that would even send crafting queen Martha Stewart giving applause.<br />
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Well, here's that perfect craft for you. Not only is it super duper easy, the results are spectacular- or rather <span style="color: lime;">SPOOKtacular! </span>Of course being an honest gal as I am, I can not take credit for this brilliant conception. I believe in giving credit where credit is due and the credit all goes to Joann's fabric store. Yep! That fabulous store with all your crafting needs as well as some nice holiday decor (I clench my coupons in anticipation for the fifteenth to get some of that wonderful Halloween decor at 40% off- awesome!).<br />
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So, the other day I was at Joann's in search for some spooky fabric to make into a Halloween skirt for my thirteen year old daughter, when low and behold, I spotted the shelf. You know...that shelf filled to the brim with all those "free" craft ideas. Yep, Joann's fabulously gives out pamphlets of all kinds of crafty things for you to make and for FREE! You can find them online as well. Click<span style="color: purple;"> <a href="http://www.joann.com/seasonal-projects-fall/" target="_blank">here</a></span>. In this fantastic stack, I found this one below and WOW! Is it easy and fabulous!<br />
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The craft is called The Crafty Spider web.</div>
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Here are the supplies you will need:<br />
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* Embroidery Hoop (size to accommodate doily)<br />
* Doily of choice<br />
* Spider of course (Dollar tree, Walmart, General Dollar, Joann's)<br />
* Black Ribbon (or color of choice)<br />
* Black Acrylic Paint<br />
* Paintbrush<br />
* Scissors<br />
* Hot glue gun & glue sticks<br />
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Joann's deems this a level one (easy peasy) craft<br />
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1. Remove inner hoop and paint the whole hoop black. ( Neon colors could be a consideration)<br />
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2.Center doily on the liner of the hoop. Hot Glue the top edge to the side of the liner. (I did not need to glue. Just pulled taunt) Stretch the doily and continue to glue each edge to the liner.<br />
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3. Replace the outer hoop. Secure the fastener.<br />
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4. Glue a spider to the doily web.<br />
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5. Cut a 12" length of black ribbon. Slide one end under the fastener. Bring the ends together and knot.<br />
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Ok, here are my photos.<br />
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I did not do the ribbon yet (didn't have on hand) but will by Halloween! I just love them. The black doily is available also at Joann's. It actually has a spider weaved into it, but my hoop was too small to show it, so I just glued a spider onto it. I'm visualizing several of these inside my home. Different sizes, hanging together to add to that Halloween ambiance...<br />
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Well there ya go! Easy and Amazing!<br />
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If this got you into the festive and crafting mood, well ya don't have to stop here! Click the link to my Pintrest board- <span style="color: orange;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/diddleydoodle/halloween-crafts/" target="_blank">Halloween Crafts</a> </span> and find what other great crafts I've found. All kinds of levels, all kinds of fun!<br />
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Thanks for the drop by and Happy soon to be Halloween!<br />
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<br />A.D. Dulinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12895813040880939329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6200537367857101152.post-55179746704174464852013-08-28T15:36:00.000-07:002013-08-31T17:40:59.705-07:00Anna Kippling is Getting Revamped! Enter the Contest and Give Your Vote...<br />
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You might have noticed I haven't been posting much lately about anything concerning my books. Not on Facebook. Not on twitter. Not even on here. Yep, that's right. No promoting, no linking, no giveaways, no nothing.</div>
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<em>So what have you been up to A.D.?</em></div>
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Well, It goes like this...</div>
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After finishing the fourth installment to my Anna Kippling Series (that in itself was a huge feat for me, she pats self on the back) I decided I just had to go back and revamp up the previous three books. As an indie author, I have learned quite a bit since I entered the self-pub industry and have learned the hard way on how little I knew when I entered it. And sadly how much more I <em>still</em> need to learn.</div>
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The #1 most important thing I have learned, for anyone to learn even, is you want your work to be at it's absolute best or at least pretty darn close before you press the publish button. It isn't just about finishing the story, but of course that is something to feel proud about. It's quite an accomplishment to write and finish a book (now pat yourself on the back), but it doesn't end there. You then need to edit.</div>
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Edit, revamping, everything and anything to make that book of yours shine to a luster that would make any mom or pop proud. This after all is your baby.</div>
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And over the past two years this is just what I have done.</div>
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I am very proud of this series and have a deep love for the characters within it (hey they're like family to me) and so it wouldn't be unfathomable to want their story to be at it's very best. So I've done one final revamp and then I shall lets it alone :0)</div>
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I did a while ago post a possible new cover for the series and am still on the fence about it. I'm not sure if I should do a new cover or keep the current one. This is where you come in.</div>
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As readers are just as important to authors as their characters. YOU, yes you, are very important to me and of course so is your opinion. So give me your opinion. Which cover do you think I should go with when I am put out my second edition (revamped) Anna Kippling Series?</div>
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A.D. Dulinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12895813040880939329noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6200537367857101152.post-51060524829156678732013-05-31T05:09:00.001-07:002013-05-31T05:11:34.741-07:00Jen Hatmaker - Worst End of School Year Mom EverI just had to share this. Had to. Sums is all up. Yep... Hi, my name is Alishia and I am a horrible (not the worst- Jen might have me beat there:0) End of School Year Mom. Please read and share Jen Hatmaker's wonderful share. Make sure you follow her, I did:0)<br />
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Thanks for the drop by!A.D. Dulinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12895813040880939329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6200537367857101152.post-83782302431924417722013-03-16T06:26:00.000-07:002013-03-16T06:26:20.735-07:00AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: D J Lowbridge, author of Ghost Haunts- A Collection of Short Stories<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span><span><strong> </strong>I love meeting new authors and welcome D.J. to my blog. I also love, I mean love Ghost stories. Who doesn't right? Well, D.J. has the perfect book for you. He has a collection of them inside of the bind titled Ghost Haunts. Oh I love it! I love the cover too!</span></span><br />
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<strong><span><span> The interview:</span></span></strong><br />
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I live in Essex in the United Kingdom. I live in a small village that is not far from the sea for inspiration and quick trips down with the kids, but far enough back that during the summer that I can have some peace if I want it.<br /><br /><strong>2. What is the title of your most recent book?</strong></div>
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“Ghost Haunts” – it’s an 11 short story collection about ghosts. But instead of it being a horror fest I decided to sneak in a couple of family dramas in there.</div>
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<br /><strong>3. What's your Genre?</strong></div>
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Well obviously by my first book people would assume horror, but that is more of a sideline for me. Something that Ghost Haunts fell into. I think of myself more of a paranormal / supernatural author with a tinge of horror who sometimes crosses over into science fiction.</div>
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<br /><strong>4. Plans for a next book? Is this part of a Series?</strong></div>
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The next book will be the first book in the Paranormal Investigation Series, or PIT for short. The series follows a military led team who investigate paranormal activity and try to protect the world from the demons. The first story came to me while I was putting my rabbits to bed one night and eventually one story has turned into six or seven ideas.</div>
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<br /><strong>5. Are you a self published author (Indie)?</strong></div>
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I wouldn’t have it any other way. To have total control over your work and being paid a decent rate for your work, there is really no option.</div>
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<br /><strong>6. Who's your favorite author?</strong><br /></div>
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Well that is a tough question. Elizabeth Moon got me writing, but I love India Drummond (another indie author) and her Faerie series that is based in Scotland. Her characters and storylines are amazing.</div>
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I think my favourite book is Elizabeth Moon’s Command Decision which is her 4<sup>th</sup>book in the Vatta’s War series. It is brilliant for military science fiction lovers.</div>
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I am currently reading an indie book called Eden M51 by G. R. Paskoff</div>
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Not at the moment, I haven’t finished it.</div>
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<br /><strong> 10. How do you pick your books?</strong></div>
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Well I run a review site. So mostly I am sent books. I use to select books by the blurb and front cover but due to the sheer number of requests I know insist on looking at the first chapter. If it is good, then I will select it.</div>
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<br /><strong> 11. Advice for other authors?</strong></div>
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Write, write, write.- <strong>So agree!</strong></div>
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<br /><strong> 12. Do you write under a pen name?</strong></div>
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I write under D J Lowbridge.</div>
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<br /> <strong>13. Where do you write?</strong></div>
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Normally at the dinner table; facing away from the window. It can get very cold in there so sometimes I set myself a target and when I’ve reached it and can get back into the warmer rooms.<br /><br /><strong> 14. What do you wear when you write?</strong></div>
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Whatever I am wearing at the time.</div>
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Oh yeah. I have two tanks of fish, a leopard Gecko named Steph, two Guinea Pigs and two rabbits. <strong>-I myself am a momma of Guinea pigs and rabbits.</strong> Of all my pets my Gecko is my baby, I’ve had since before I was married. A year ago her sister died which was very sad and she has not responded well to the loss either. But I have become fond of our latest edition, Elmo. Elmo is the male rabbit from a rescue centre. He was found in a field living wild yet is a domesticated albino cross breed – he was definitely abandoned. There is no telling how old he really is or how long he was left to fend for himself without any skills to do so, but according to the centre he was brought in a bad state and was probably out there months if not over a year. I feel sad because someone must have done that to him without thinking of his welfare. Now he is very wary of most people, yet he still comes to me and even likes to jump on my back for comfort.</div>
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Chinese. Not even going to debate that one.</div>
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<br /><strong> 17. If you were deserted on an island, who are 3 famous people you would want with you?</strong></div>
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The current President of the United States because the US would spend millions trying to find and rescue him; Paul Merton because he is a funny guy and Miranda Hart, because she is funny too.</div>
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I would say in Ghost Haunts I am most like Tony in some aspects (loves his wife to pieces, very protective), but he is someone who likes to spend his cash to show off, which is not like me at all. In my next project I am very much like Major Trevor Reed. He is a character who is in command of the unit, yet despite the fact that he is supposed to be strong and unwavering he turns out to be someone who is forgiving and a little soft to his colleagues.</div>
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I was on holiday one day in Norfolk when I was reading a book and I put it down and in my head suddenly an idea just flowed in. That’s the day I decided to be a writer. But in truth I’ve always enjoyed writing and I would probably have gotten here sooner or later.</div>
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<br /><strong> 20. Any weird talent?</strong></div>
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No...</div>
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<br /><strong> 21. A favorite quote?</strong></div>
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“A life is made up of its darkest moments and destroyed when it takes nothing from them” – can never remember where that came from, but it always reminds me to learn from my mistakes.<strong> -learning from mistakes is always good advice :0)</strong></div>
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<br /><strong> 22. What is the one thing you never go without?</strong></div>
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My family; support is key to success and they are my support.</div>
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<br /> <strong>23. Your biggest influence?</strong></div>
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I don’t think anything has particularly influenced me in my life.</div>
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Stargate SG-1 – there is no finer show. It was on the air for 10 seasons and had two direct to DVD movies plus two spin off shows. Anything that has that legacy has to be great.</div>
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<br /><strong> 25. A great blog you would like to recommend for others to discover?</strong></div>
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<a href="http://twomidlistindies.com/" target="_blank">http://twomidlistindies.com/</a> - its a great blog written by two stars of the indie author world – Valerie Douglas and Kai Wilson. If you want to succeed as an indie author listening to these two is a great help.</div>
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D.J. was so wonderful to make connecting with him so easy! Click the links below to connect with him and any or all the sites below.</div>
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Website: <a href="http://djlowbridge.wix.com/djlowbridgeauthor" target="_blank">http://djlowbridge.wix.com/<wbr></wbr>djlowbridgeauthor</a></div>
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Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DLowbridge" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DLowbridge</a></div>
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Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/D-J-Lowbridge/196076050528509" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>pages/D-J-Lowbridge/<wbr></wbr>196076050528509</a></div>
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Blog: <a href="http://indieebookreview.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://indieebookreview.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.co.uk/</a></div>
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Yes you read that right, there will be a Titanic part deux. It seems Austrailan multi-millionare mining tycoon Clive Palmer feels that this marvelous ship should sail the seas again and I don't blame him. I myself have always been facinated with this massive ship and it's shortlived life. The story behind it and the story that brought it to its end down beneath the great Atlantic Ocean.<br />
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This time however Mr. Palmer doesn't want to follow in the footsteps of the doomed claims of the ship being "unsinkable". When asked if he could claim the ship just that, he replied: <em>“Anything will sink if you put a hole in it. I think it would be very cavalier
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Blueprints have revealed this second Titantic will almost be a replica of the first. The only changes are air conditioning, a hospital and a helipad. Palmer also claims the three passenger classes aboard ship will go as it did in 1912- no mingling. Replica clothing will also be provided for those who would like to "play dressup."<br />
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As for the photographer aboard ship, whomever her or he should be, I'm sure lot's of mula will be made at the bow of that ship just to capture a shot of the infamous "I'm King of the world!"<br />
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Well there ya go. I must confess, I'm excited. How about you?<br />
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You can read more at this <strong><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/industry/9895834/Mining-tycoon-unveils-plan-to-build-Titanic-2-with-extra-lifeboats.html" target="_blank">link</a></strong>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Is love stronger than race?<br /><br />The world is changing as
we know it, the human race is dwindling, but so are the angels. In order to
preserve their bloodlines they have bred with humans, creating a new race called
Nephilim. But there is one race that is more endangered than humans or Seraphim,
Archangels.<br />As most people believe the Archangels have become extinct,
rumours surface of a Legend; that a baby was born out of flame, the offspring of
an archangel.<br /><br />Dyston Blackbell is tasked to find and protect this child.
He sends her strange dreams in hope that she will find him. When he discovers
that she has enrolled at his family’s angel academy in Melbourne, he will do
anything to protect Scarlett. But when he finds himself falling for her the
Heavenly realm rejects him thus turning his wings black.<br /><br />But 21-year-old
Scarlett Porter realises that being half Archangel has some advantages. She has
developed a unique trait, one that marks her as an Archangel. Will she keep it
to herself or use it to fight back?<br /><br />When an old enemy resurfaces, The
Lucifites, Scarlett discovers that Dyston’s older brother Lakyn is at the helm
of their sinister plans; to destroy the Nephilim race or use Scarlett for their
own selfish purposes when they find out who she really is.<br /><br />And when Lakyn
discovers that Scarlett had only seduced him to rescue Dyston from his prison in
the Realm of Light, it sends him on a journey of self-discovery and destruction.
One that sees him venturing farther off course than his father would like. Will
he choose a new life of love or his old life of darkness?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I am an Australian author who started writing when I was fifteen or sixteen,
originally song lyrics but then moved onto fanfiction when I was nineteen.
Having published over 20 stories online, one of which was nominated for an
award. I have also written, directed and starred in two original plays entitled
"No Frills Airlines: Flight 123" and the sequel "No frills Airlines: Come Fly
with Us" the latter of which was a musical.</span><br />
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<em>The Chronicles of Fire and Ice is a book like no other. I have
to say that I absolutely love this book and I can't wait for book two. The cover
first off is so eye catching it grabs you and makes you want to read it right
away. So I was so excited when I saw this book was going to be on a blog tour I
had to sign up. I am so glad I did because when I started reading I was
introduced to a new world and everyone who knows me knows I love angel stories
and so when I started reading the blurb I was like oh man I am so gonna love
this story and you know what I do because L.L. Hunter did such a superb job of
describing this new world that the moment you start reading it you are
captivated and can't put the book down!</em><br />
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<br /><br />Vampyre Kisses is an enthralling story about a young
woman named Faith, who was content with her life, but deep down craved more
excitement. Then a mysterious man named Trent enters her life and everything
changes. Surprising to Faith, Trent is a green-eyed vampire from Ireland. She is
even more surprised to find out that she is a witch, and the last of her
kind.<br /><br />Faith finds out that she is destined to restore her witch line and
becomes more powerful as she gains confidence and knowledge, but danger lurks
everywhere. Especially when unknown assailants steal the most important gems
from the vampire master and werewolf royalty.<br /><br />Now surrounded by a world
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to look around, I noticed two men at a corner table observing the dancers. One of the</div>
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smile and got out of his seat to walk over to my table. A slower-paced song with a good</div>
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I looked up into his pale green eyes and he offered his hand. I took it, and</div>
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he led me to the dance floor. He put his strong hands on my back and we moved to the</div>
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music. His curly dark reddish-brown hair fell past his ears and framed his flawless oval</div>
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face, complemented by deep-set round eyes and a pointed nose. He licked his thick lips</div>
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and showed his perfect white teeth with a small smile. With my heels on, our eyes met</div>
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perfectly opposite one another. His silk black shirt swayed back and forth as we moved.</div>
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A few buttons were undone to show his smooth chest. Leather pants hung on his hips</div>
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that pressed against my bare thighs at different points when we moved. We stared at</div>
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each other during each song that played; I felt like a feather floating in the warm brisk</div>
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man. He put his lips to my ear: “I need to talk to you for a sec.” I turned back to the man</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">I just love variations to the vampire/ werewolf
storytelling theme and in <span class="gd">Elizabeth Kolodziej</span>’s story you
not only get a new variation to the mythical creatures, you also get a few more
added to the bunch! Not only is there vampires and werewolves, you also have
witches, goddesses, shape shifters and more. Something I really liked about
this book and in the way the author connected them clicked perfectly in place
and worked well with each another.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="gd"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">In stories the most important thing is
characters you can really connect with and I could with the characters in
Vampyre Kisses. I really liked Faith, her personality, her spirit and her
determination. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As for Trent, I can
imagine how good looking he is and loved his perspective of things. He was a
gentleman and I really liked relationship between him and Faith. Then there is Morgan,
who is one tough vampire and Mac, who is so loveable and huggable!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="gd"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Inside the story of Vampyre Kisses, I
can promise you, you will not know how it will unfold. Predictablity is not a
word I would even think to use in describing this tale. There were twists that
kept me intrigued and interactions/ perspectives that meshed very well
together. Inside this story, you not only get Faiths side of the story, you
also get Trent’s and Morgan’s. Sometimes when authors tell their stories
jumping between perspectives, it can leave the reader confused at times, but
not so with this book. I found the transitions to be perfectly placed and never
felt lost at all. I also believe these transfers added to the story, making it
even better.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="gd"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">As for the ending, I must agree with
some of the other readers, I think the battle should have played out a little
more, but…BUT! I also wasn’t disappointed on how it did play out. I was left
content with the outcome and drooling for the continuation in which I was privy
to a sneak peek and WOW! Nothing predictable there, in fact much unexpected and
now I am so ready to dive into the next book of this series.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="gd"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">All in all, I say a job well done author
Elizabeth Kolodzej…this gal definitely did her research and gave us a story worthy
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<span style="color: #262626;">It has been thirty years since the Voodoo Queen plagued England with the zombie disease that has since swept the world. Humans have had to learn to function around them while the dead kill innocent people. The government continues its efforts to try to contain and find a cure for the problem.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626;">But Aeron will have a little competition when Miss. Knight meets Lord Garrett Ashdown, the son of Earl Thomas or a man better known as: The Inventor. A man who builds automatons for the direct purpose of killing zombies; mysteriously understanding their blood and the way they sense humans.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">My name is Esther Wheelmaker and I am the author of the upcoming series, Zombiepunk. For now my background is going to be my little secret. However, at times I may let little bits out here and there.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">Let’s face it…everyone likes a girl with alittle mystery.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">Every Monday you will find me here speaking about the zombiepunk books and what’s going on in my world of writing. Some will be informative and some will be me bragging.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial;">On Wednesdays I will be updating you on Steampunk music, movies and events. Then on Friday you will get all the juicy gossip on the London elite; the people in the zombiepunk books. It’s going to be a good time had by all.</span></div>
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A Hard Act to Follow Book Blast</div>
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Thanks for the drop by, it's a pleasure to be a stop on this blog tour and below I would like to share with you an Exerpt from the book <strong>A Hard Act to Follow</strong>:<br />
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“How would you like to meet Carson?” “Carson who?”<br />
“Johnny, you jerk.”<br />
“Like on The Tonight Show?”<br />
“The same.”<br />
“Look Arthur, I’m up to my neck in contracts. I’m not much interested in padding the<br />
audience at some taping.”<br />
“No, my friend, nothing like that. How would you like to go up to his offices at NBC and<br />
talk to the guy?”<br />
Actually I thought maybe Arthur was playing some kind of joke, but that really wasn’t his<br />
style. “Why would anyone like Johnny Carson want to meet me?”<br />
“You’re a lawyer, aren’t you?”Arthur then explained that Mr. Car- son and his wife were<br />
going through a rough patch in their marriage. ‘‘I told Johnny that you were just the man<br />
who could help.’’<br />
‘‘That’s ridiculous,’’ I said. ‘Carson could have every high-priced matrimonial attorney in<br />
Manhattan standing in his office at the snap of a finger. He’ll take one look at me and<br />
throw us both out.”<br />
“You’d be surprised,’’ Arthur said. ‘‘Carson doesn’t trust lawyers— not any he’s met,<br />
anyway. I convinced him that you’re a straight shooter and the two of you should talk.”<br />
Skeptical but excited, I agreed to a meeting with Arthur and Johnny the next day. I<br />
couldn’t wait to tell my bosses.<br />
It was almost comic to see the surprise on their faces. ‘‘Why you?’’ Kushnick asked<br />
out loud, booming the obvious question. But they had both been in entertainment long<br />
enough to know what a funny business it was. Every year people showed up out of<br />
nowhere to be- come major stars, and they brought all sorts of peculiar ideas with<br />
them. ‘‘Enjoy yourself,’’ Howard Beldock advised in his gravelly voice. ‘‘Just don’t be too<br />
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"A Hard Act to Follow," is a non-fiction literary account of Henry Bushkin's tenure as Johnny Carson's
lawyer, business partner, and friend. The book gives genuine insight into the 'Carson behind
Johnny' with candid personal vignettes about the two, during the rollicking years when Johnny was the
undisputed king of television. This is an engaging, eye-opening, anecdote-packed story about a
young lawyer and his client, one of the biggest celebrities in the country. This funny, unfiltered
account gives readers a look at the Johnny Carson that none but a select few really knew.<br />
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<strong>What readers had to say:</strong><br />
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"The book is full of tough love, humor, cultural history, sadness, humor, love, loss, well I guess I am
saying it is full of life." ~<strong>Rupert Garcia</strong><br />
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" Henry's portrayal of Johnny was spot on. I highly recommend this book which is the closest the reader
will ever get to know the real Carson." <strong>~ Ed Weinberger, former Tonight Show writer and Producer for
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"A beautifully easy read that pulls you in to an effortless journey through Johnny Carson’s effortful life.
The glamour the fellow celebrities behind the curtain, the loyalties, and the betrayals.
It certainly provides new insight on decisions and the lives that are behind the scenes." ~<strong>Kathy Davis,
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""I have read this book and it is FAB! If you love reading about celebrities, this is awesome. It is also a
great memoir as well. I am a huge memoir fan so this one was a real treat and one of the best I
have read in this genre in a long time" ~<strong>Mary, Bookhounds Blog</strong><br />
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"Bushkin's easy, unpretentious style allows the reader to be a fly on the wall as this inside
story plays out in the rarified air on which Johnny thrived. "A HARD ACT TO FOLLOW" is a
must read whether you grew up on Johnny or never heard of him. And then there are the
supporting characters -- from the Rat Pack to Johnny's Ice Queen mother ranging around the
pages disturbing the peace. I read it straight through in 90 minutes and was left wanting more."
~<strong>Sandy Ignon, Screenwriter (RANSOM).</strong><br />
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"The tales are epic in nature and stretch from the first page to the last. “A Hard Act to Follow” is an
honest appraisal of Carson and shows his dark side. In this, Bushkin strikes the right blend of salacious
detail with an appropriate dose of discretion. Sure, you’ll learn more detail about Carson’s marriages--
in a tasteful way. Bushkin will leave you wanting more. Great books will do that." ~<strong>Barry Mordis,
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<strong></strong>A.D. Dulinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12895813040880939329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6200537367857101152.post-7914514012357209372012-12-16T05:14:00.000-08:002012-12-16T05:14:24.111-08:00Author Emma Meade- The Awakening And Oher StoriesThanks for the drop by! I had the opprotunity to ask the lovely Emma Meade a few questions about herself and below are her answers. Read the blurb below about her book <strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Awakening-Other-Stories-ebook/dp/B00A8Z06XS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1355662929&sr=8-2&keywords=Emma+Meade" target="_blank">The Awakening & Other Stories</a></strong> and do click on the book to purchase yourself a copy!<br />
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<b><span lang="EN-GB">Ghost Story</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> - Who is the shadow in the window of the abandoned house, and what or who is he waiting for? <b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><b>The Awakening</b> - It's time for Sabrina to wake up and face the light. <b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><b>End of the Line</b> - Cassie wants to die. When midnight rolls around, she stands on the tracks, waiting for the train to come.<b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><b>Milsa Loris</b> - The once, magnificent kingdom of Milsa Loris comes alive one night each winter. The King's witch is brewing up a little magic, sure to make the soup all the tastier. </span></div>
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Now onto the questions!<br clear="all" /><br /><strong>1. Where do you call home?</strong><br />Cork, Ireland<br /><br /><strong>2. What is the title of your most recent book?</strong><br />The Awakening & Other Stories<br /><br /><strong>3. What's your Genre?</strong><br />Paranormal<br /><br /><strong>4. Plans for a next book? Is this part of a Series?</strong><br />I'm working on a vampire tale for adults called Night Whispers. It's a follow up to my short story collection, Night Sighs.<br /><br /><strong>5. Are you a self published author (Indie) ?</strong><br />I consider myself an indie author. I self-published Night Sighs & The Awakenings, but my YA novel, Under the Desert Moon was published with a small press.<br /><br /><strong>6. Who's your favorite author?</strong><br />Can't choose just one: I like Stephen King, Charlaine Harris, Marian Keyes, Maeve Binchy, Stephenie Meyer and L.J. Smith to name the first authors who come to mind.- <strong>I am a fan of L.J. Smith!</strong><br /><strong>7. Your favorite book?</strong><br />Again, too difficult to pick just one but Stephen King's The Stand would be in the top five.<br /><br /><strong>8. What book are you currently reading?</strong><br />The Willows Haven by Hope Collier<br /><br /><strong>9. A book you would recommend?</strong><br />Tegan's Blood by L.H. Cosway, an intriguing paranormal tale by a fellow, Irish writer.<br /><br /><strong>10. How do you pick your books?</strong><br />Browsing the shelves of bookstores, I go for eye catching covers and by authors I know. Online I find books on Twitter and blogs and scroll through Amazon for gorgeous book covers.<br /><br /><strong>11. Advice for other authors?</strong><br />Keep writing and spend less time on social networks.<br /><br /><strong>12. Do you write under a pen name?</strong><br />No.<br /><br /><strong>13. Where do you write?</strong><br />On my couch with my laptop and plenty of tea nearby.<br /><br /><strong>14. What do you wear when you write?</strong><br />Whatever I happen to have on at that moment in time.<br /><br /><strong>15. Do you have a pet (s)?</strong><br />2 stray cats: Fox and Puss<strong>.- Love the names :0)</strong><br /><strong>16. Favorite food?</strong><br />Chicken curry and rice.<br /><br /><strong>17. <span style="line-height: 115%;">If you were deserted on an island, who are 3 famous people you would want with you?</span></strong><br />River Phoenix, Corey Feldman and Zooey Deschanel for the laughs. <strong>-I was in love with River!<br /><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">18. Of your characters, which one would you say is most like you and why?</span></strong><br />Possibly Erin from my YA novel, Under the Desert Moon. We're both introspective, stubborn and hated school.<br /><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;"><strong>19. What made you want to be a writer?</strong></span><br />I have no idea where the drive to write came from.<br /><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;"><strong>20. Any weird talent?</strong></span><br />Nothing comes to mind- hmm, I'm trying to think...<br /><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;"><strong>21. A favorite quote?</strong></span><br />Seize the moment. Because tomorrow, you might be dead - Buffy<br /><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;"><strong>22. What is the one thing you never go without?</strong></span><br />Barry's Tea<br /><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;"><strong>23. Your biggest influence?</strong></span><br />Paranormal TV shows & books: Buffy, Point Horror.<br /><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;"><strong>24. Favorite TV show?</strong></span><br />Buffy<br /><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;"><strong>25. A great blog you would like to recommend for others to discover?</strong></span><br />Indie Writers Review run by Michelle Cornwell Jordan<br />
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Visit Emma's author page on Amazon and read her<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Emma-Meade/e/B0064LKMK2/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0" target="_blank"> Bio</a>.<br />
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Well there you have it, a little dive into the mind of author Emma Meade. Thanks for the drop by and thank you so much to author Emma Meade for allowing me to ask her these questions and it is a pleasure to spotlight her latest book! Remember click on the book cover above to go and purchase your copy, only $1.99! <br />
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Get the whole trilogy, plus bonus content and save up to $5 off the trilogy... even if you already own Forbidden Mind you can still enjoy a savings on the last two books! This special edition gives<br />readers the best deal with the best content! Inside The Forbidden Trilogy 49% of Americans believe their government officials are honest. I don't know these officials, or their supporters, but I know their secrets, and 49% of Americans are wrong. My employers pay me well to be right, to know things others can't. But I don't know why they brought that boy in, strapped to a stretcher, barely conscious. He asked me for help when I could give none. I'm a wealthy spy, a talented artist, a martial arts black belt, and a prisoner. They tell me that on my eighteenth birthday, I will be released, free to go to the college of my dreams. It's my eighteenth birthday, and a man in black is at my door. I know<br />he's not here to free me. I know, because I can read minds. My name is Sam, and this is my story.<br />
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<strong>From the author:</strong> <br />
This series was based on a dream I had of a teenage girl named Sam who could read minds and was rented out by an organization called Rent-A-Kid. I thought it would be a short<br />story, so I penned it quickly before I planned on launching The Reluctant Familiar and The Chronicles of Corinne (Death by Destiny, Myths of Magic and Paths to Power). Boy was I wrong.<br />
What started as a short story, ended as an entire trilogy. Not only that, but come 2013 I have two more potential trilogies to write based on the Forbidden world. This series explores the value of a human life and how we often see each other as tools to be used. There are ethical questions<br />raised as Sam and Drake struggle to understand their powers and each other. It's also a love story, albeit unconventional. <br />
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What is it about someone that causes us to follow in love with them? Do we have to be physically present with someone to know it's love? Sam and Drake explore the boundaries of love,<br />loss, pain and morality in this series. These are fast-paced books that are part paranormal/sci-fi, part<br />thriller and part romance. I look forward to hearing what you think about each book as you work your way through the series.<br />
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I'm especially excited to offer this omnibus edition that gives you all three books in one at a great discount, plus gives you extra surprise content. Thank you so much for taking an interested in<br />the Forbidden world that has commanded my time and attention for so long. May you root for Sam, Drake, Luke, Lucy and their friends as much as I did while writing them.<br />
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If you could have any para-power, what would you choose?<br />
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<strong>About the author:</strong><br />
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Kimberly Kinrade was born with ink in her veins and magic in her heart. She writes fantasy and paranormal stories for children, YA and adults and still believes in magic worlds.<br />
She lives with her three little girls who think they're ninjaprincesses with super powers, her two dogs who think they're humans, her two cats who think they're gods (and they probably<br />are), and her husband, also known as the sexy Russian Prince, who is the love of her life and writing partner.<br />
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<a href="http://kimberlykinrade.com/" target="_blank">Website </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KimberlyKinrade" target="_blank">Twitter </a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/KimberlyKinrade" target="_blank">Facebook </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ipiacademy" target="_blank">IPI Twitter</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/IPIAcademy" target="_blank">IPI Facebook</a> <a href="http://threelostkids.com/" target="_blank">Three Lost Kids Website</a> <a href="http://daringbooksdesign.com/" target="_blank">Daring Books Design & MarketingWebsite</a><br />
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<strong>The Forbidden Trilogy Omnibus</strong> Edition has the three seperate books- <strong>Forbidden
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amazing extra content in the end. In depth questions brought up about each book,
some top secret profiles of each paranormal character- really cool! Character
interviews and Kimberly Kinrade's interview about the entire series revealing
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Sam is almost eighteen and lives in a facility she calls Rent- A -Kid, where she among other Para-powered kids call home. Sam has paranormal powers- she can read minds and is "rented" out by the head honchos of this facility to the rich for their own personal gains. She is happy there, taken well care of, but is she really? Turning eighteen she is ready to go off to college, one where she can grown even more with her artistic talents, but will she be given the promised dream from the people who are supposed to take care of her?</div>
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Drake is every girl's dream guy who surfs the waves along with being that tall,
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Inside Forbidden Fire, you get to spend the continuation of this story
connecting more with the characters, rooting for the good guys, being in
suspense right along with them, and trying to figure it all out- of which you
cannot. There are no predictions with this one. The storyline is great-
correction- amazing,and you just cannot figure out what will happen next!
Frustrating I know, but that's a positive complaint. This book draws you in just
as much as the first book and keeps you hanging on by a thread (or letter) until
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An amazing conclusion, you won't be disappointed.</div>
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This is the longest read of the series, but so warranted. </div>
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As I came to the final page of this trilogy, I smiled happily in satisfaction
along with the characters. I was very pleased with the ending and loved all of
the in between. That is the key to any series...a great ending. I loved this
one, but you will have to read to the end to find out how this tale exactly does
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Complex would be the perfect word to describe the story line. The predicament
for Sam, Drake, Lucy, Luke and a few other characters- that rock, I must add- is
the surrounding outline of this very well told tale. I loved the variation on
telling the story( third person, first person), and loved the imaginative world
surrounding it all created by this wonderful, imaginative author, Kimberly
Kinrade.<br />I love twists and love constant action and adventure in my books and
this book brought it. Excitement and captivation kept me turning the pages-love
that even more- and once again, I was reading this story as fast as my eyes and
mind could comprehend to absorb and enjoy it all. A brilliantly well told story
with a great ending.<br />To read my review of this click <a href="http://authoradduling.blogspot.com/2012/11/forbidden-life-book-3-of-forbidden.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> or read below.</div>
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I was given a copy of this book for an honest review in return, in which I gave my whole hearted honest review. This was an amazing trilogy and I highly recommend this for your next read. This offered combined set with bonuses is a great deal that you should <u>definitely</u> take advantage of. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">As I came to the final page of this trilogy, I smiled
happily in satisfaction along with it's characters. I was very pleased with the
ending and loved all of the in between. That is the key to any series…a great
ending. I loved this one, but you will have to read to the end to find out how
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line. The predicament for Sam, Drake, Lucy, Luke and a few other characters-
that rock, I must add- is the surrounding outline of this very well told tale. I
loved the variation on telling <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the
story( third person, first person), and loved the imaginative world surrounding
it all created by this wonderful, imaginative author, Kimberly Kinrade.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I love twists and love constant action and adventure in
my books and this book brought it. Excitement and captivation kept me turning
the pages-love that even more- and once again, I was reading this story as fast
as my eyes and mind could comprehend to absorb and enjoy it all. A brilliantly
well told story with a great ending.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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left alone to give birth and deal with life- well not entirely, she does have
friends. Lucy and Luke (the twins) have teamed up with IPI to take down the
head haunch of the Rent a kid facility, Steele, going to another location to
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down (rent a kid creator) and with the help of Lucy and Luke she hopes to
accomplish just that. A solider of hers, Hunter joins the mix. Of course a
romance comes about between the two as well as a lot of growing up for Lucy.
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amazing a book is, especially one that deserves such the praise. You will not
be disappointed with Forbidden Life and from my interpretation; I believe this
isn’t the end of this paranormal realm created by Kimberly Kinrade, of which I
am very pleased to know. I look forward to reading the next series in the works
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Click <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/394-how-readers-discovered-a-debut-novel-a-case-study?auto_login_attempted=true" target="_blank">HERE</a> to read more of the article telling in more on how you can find your audience from scratch.<br />
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<strong></strong><br />A.D. Dulinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12895813040880939329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6200537367857101152.post-69964475384746370712012-11-14T04:45:00.000-08:002012-11-14T11:58:48.655-08:00Book Review of Forbidden Fire #2 of The Forbidden Trilogy by Author Kimberly KinradeI was sick for a bit but feeling much, much better and of course eager to share my review of this wonderful book by author Kimberly Kinrade- Forbidden Fire. Click <a href="http://authoradduling.blogspot.com/p/book-reviews.html" target="_blank"><strong>HERE </strong></a>to read my review of the first installment of this amazing Trilogy- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Forbidden-Mind-1-ebook/dp/B005LSDIYG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1352897008&sr=8-2&keywords=forbidden+mind" target="_blank"><strong>Forbidden Mind</strong></a><strong>.</strong> Your gonna love reading this right along with me...hurry and catch up before I finish the third and last installment - Forbidden Life- you'll enjoy the ride. Just click on the link above or to your right to purchase your copy! Now onto my review!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p> It is well appreciated when a sequel is even better than the first book. That is a must that is demanded by us readers and Forbidden Fire gave me exactly that- it was amazing! The story of Sam and Drake continues with new characters and more twists that makes this story a suck- you- in- wanna- know- what- happens- next- now- kind of amazing! </o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p><br />Inside Forbidden Fire, you get to spend the continuation of this story connecting more with the characters, rooting for the good guys, being in suspense right along with them, and trying to figure it all out- of which you cannot. There are no predictions with this one. The storyline is great- correction- amazing,and you just cannot figure out what will happen next! Frustrating I know, but that's a postive complaint. This book draws you in just as much as the first book and keeps you hanging on by a thread (or letter) until you turn to that last page and read that last word.<br />
<br />Another Bazillion star review for author Kimberly Kinrade! Now a little what I liked about the storyline and the wow factors that I liked (without spoilers of course).<br />
<br />Sam- who is still pregnant with her super para-power kid with Drake, is now rid of the Rent-a-Kind facility and trying to help free the other kids still there. At the same time she is still trying to elude the bad guys who are trying to get them both back. She is also torn over what she can do with her para-powers (mind control) along with another side effect thanks to the Rent-a –kid jerks (trying not to spoil there).<br />
<br /> With the help of old friends of Drake's and reconnecting with the wonderful twins- Lucy and Luke, they work towards figuring this all out and getting their fellow para-buddies freed too from theRent- a–kid. I have to say Lucy draws forward in this story and is one tough chica!<br />
<br /> Beware of a Mr. Black and the Seeker. Again…there are twists and you’re gonna love this book! I cannot wait to dive into the last book of this amazing trilogy- Forbidden Life.</o:p></span><br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Stay tuned for that review in which I can at least
predict this- another Bazillion star review!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Thanks for the drop by!</span></div>
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