| Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 |
| 10:15 am |
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| Sunday, November 15th, 2009 |
| 4:39 pm |
Update on Jodi - from the newspaper
 Jodi Pinsent, left, shown with her husband Aubrey and four-year-old daughter Emma. — Submitted photo Carrying the Olympic torch a mere 300 metres might not sound like a big task, but Jodi Pinsent will savour every step of the journey after a brush with death this summer. ( Read more... ) |
| Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 |
| 12:33 pm |
544
544! That's how many entries Harlequin/Mills&Boon received for the writing competition. *sigh* I *know* they're not going to give away that many fainting couches. I do feel sorry for all the editors who have to slog through that many first chapters. I've decided to remain optimistic (why not?) and I'm working on the revisions to that story. I hope to write some H/G once I have that done. In other news, the six inches of snow has melted, but the leaves are still there! |
| Saturday, November 7th, 2009 |
| 7:43 am |
As Requested . . .
  This is the view from our front door. It's hard to tell, but that's about six inches of snow . . . Photo credit: Eddie ( Read more... ) |
| Friday, November 6th, 2009 |
| 3:26 pm |
A Snow-filled Update
Eep. We're having a snowstorm right now. The wind is howling and the snow is coming down. The leaves aren't off the trees yet, so brightly colored leaves are mixed in with the white snow. We're supposed to get 25cm by tomorrow morning - so maybe that window for raking is shut. Silver lining and all that.:) Luckily, Bill had the foresight to put the studded snow tires on last weekend so I didn't have a problem getting around to pick up Eddie at school, but there were many slipping, sliding cars on the road. ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) amamama sent me a package for my birthday! It contained a Soul Coaching book that included an essay written by amamama (and her smiling picture). She knitted me a cream-colored scarf which is fluffy(of course) and soft and and warm. Perfect for a day like this. She also included candy for all of us- gummy women and marzipan sticks, which are chocolate bars like Kit Kats (only better). Thank you, amamama! *loves* I'll try to get a picture taken of the scarf this weekend. The Harlequin Mills&Boon first chapter competition closed on Monday. They haven't posted how many entries they received yet, so I'm guessing a lot. (They got 600 entries for their first contest) *is nervous* At least I don't have to wait much past December to find out my fate. In less anxious news, I've finished my (very)rough draft of the entire novel. So now I have two rough drafts of two romance novels sitting on my hard drive. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with either of them - already I can see where I went wrong (according to the HQ guidelines)with the one I just wrote and the one in July needs some serious cuts to get it in line. Uh. Too much work to think about on a Friday. There's all kinds of swine flu and sickness in the area. At Eddie's school they have immunized all the kids from Kindergarten to third grade. The older kids are going to be done next week. There are 27 people in the hospital with complications from the flu so it's hitting this area hard. ETA: I forgot to add that Eddie went out to his first Bonfire Night last night. (It was a beautiful, clear, frosty autumn night) Yes, they celebrate November 5 in Newfoundland. There were fires all over. LOL - it was kind of surreal to drive home and see all of these fires up on the hills. Hope all of you are healthy! Wash your hands! |
| Sunday, November 1st, 2009 |
| 10:56 am |
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| Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 |
| 4:05 pm |
Baby Steps
So I just e-mailed my entry (first chapter & synopsis)to the Harlequin Mills&Boon writing contest. Eddie cheered me on as I pressed the send button. Thanks to moonette, rosathome, eudorahawkins, tdu000, and dooley5 for all of your help. I read on someone's blog that submitting is hard because you've given up control. How true. However, it's my first small step to romance novelist. I'm looking forward to wearing the uniform. *ponders if the little dog is necessary*  Happy Birthday tomorrow to antosha_c and calixa. |
| Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 |
| 5:11 pm |
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| Thursday, October 1st, 2009 |
| 8:53 am |
A Pendant For grandma_kate grandma_kate just finished her Ginny's Year at Hogwarts series ( http://www.phoenixsong.net/fanfiction/stories.php?psid=279 ). That's seven multi-chapter stories, people. Seven. These stories are full of warmth and wit and wisdom - just like grandma_kate. One of the magical devices she invented was a pendant that warmed up whenever anyone was thinking good thoughts about the wearer. I think we should give grandma_kate a pendant of warm thoughts today. Post your thoughts/hugs/love in the comments below for grandma_kate. Congratulations, grandma_kate! Not many people start writing fan fiction in their seventies and on such a scale. You are a role model for us all.  |
| Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 |
| 9:57 am |
Happy Birthday, jo_blogs! Fic: Trevor the Toad Attends a Party Title: Trevor the Toad Attends a Party Summary: A story that explains why Neville was a waiter in the HBP movie. Word Count: 2,700 A/N: Happy Birthday, jo_blogs! Thanks to tdu000 for the beta and for pointing out there were *two* parties in the HBP movie. Warning: Spoilers for one of the party scenes in the HBP movie. ( Read more... )And warmest birthday wishes to the sea_thoughts, mrflyingfingers! I haven't been around very much this month, but I hope you all had good birthdays. |
| Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 |
| 11:04 am |
An Update!
We're off to Nova Scotia tomorrow for a ten day vacation. We're going to stay at the beach for a week and see all of our old friends. Eddie is (direct quote) trying to hold his 'hyperness' inside (end quote). I'm looking forward to seeing everyone, but I'm dreading the return. Eddie is already worrying about school and wondering what kind of year he's going to have. Yes, my son is exactly like my mother-in-law. Worry is the default mental state. *sigh* We're working on it, believe me. This summer has been different than in summers past. ( Read more... ) |
| Friday, August 7th, 2009 |
| 7:28 am |
H/G Music Rec
After I wondered aloud about the less-than-inspiring music used for the H/G kiss scene in the HBP movie, my friend, hairy_hen, mentioned that he had written/arranged (not sure of the correct terminology) an H/G theme. I asked to hear it. It's lovely and I thought I'd share it with you. Those who are writing H/G challenges right now - this might help get your muse going. :) From hairy_hen's email: Here is my pseudo Harry and Ginny theme. In this arrangement, it occurs to me that it is more of a "comforting after Dumbledore's death and we can't see each other any more until Voldemort is gone" feel than a sunlit days romancy kind of vibe. It is fairly short and not very complex, but I like it.http://www.sendspace.com/file/xj8qt5Leave some love for Dan in the comments! |
| Thursday, August 6th, 2009 |
| 12:11 pm |
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| Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 |
| 8:44 pm |
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| Thursday, June 18th, 2009 |
| 9:49 am |
Not Drowning - An Angsty Story for moonette1's Birthday Happy Birthday, moonette1! This gift of angst and pain and drama comes wrapped in love for my good friend. Title: Not Drowning Word Count: 3,134 Rating: R for strong language Summary: moonette1’s request for the ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif) supportstacie auction sums it up best: I request a fic that details the breakup between Will Wood *sigh* and his first wife, after his devastating Quidditch injury. I respectfully and humbly request that you don't shy away from the drama. I know Will has a fluffy ending later, so you don't even need to worry about that! See how easy this is? A/N: Easy, peasey, moonette1. *rolls eyes * Thanks to tdu000 for the Brit pick. Note to rosathome: tdu000 knows that it’s not traditional for British men to wear wedding rings. stmargarets knows that now, as well, but the reference remains in the story. ( Read more... ) |
| Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 |
| 9:47 am |
The Hero and His Lady - A story for the hg_silverlining song lyric challenge Title: The Hero and His Lady Characters/Pairing:Harry/Ginny Word Count: 2,780 Rating: PG Summary: There is more to Harry’s story than what’s in the history books. A/N: This story was inspired by two prompts – the song lyric below and the myth of Philemon and his wife, Baucis. insertparagraph gave me the plot bunny of using that myth for H/G over two years ago, and I’ve finally worked it into a story. Thanks to sherylyn for the beta. Song Lyrics: And I'd give up forever to touch you
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
And I don't want to go home right now"Iris" - The Goo Goo Dolls Warning: This is a very angsty story that contains the death of two beloved characters. ( Read more... ) |
| Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 |
| 11:26 am |
I am weak, and cannot resist a wand joke
So yesterday I clicked over to SIYE to respond to a review and I happened to glance at their latest challenge. It was for a parody fic. With author inserts or Mary-Sues And one of the title choices was "Is That A Wand In Your Pocket?" I didn't have time - and if I could make time, I was supposed to be writing something else - but I was weak, what can I say? Title: Is That A Wand In Your Pocket? Word Count: 2374 Summary: Ginny meets the new DADA professor on the first day of her Seventh Year. Rating:PG Warnings: Lots and lots - I mean lots - of wand jokes and sexual innuendo - but only if your mind works like mine. :) See rating. Thanks to tdu000 for putting up with my jr. high humor. It's actually a fun challenge. You can scroll down to the bottom of this story for the guidelines if you're interested in writing and submitting something. ( Read more... ) |
| Thursday, May 21st, 2009 |
| 9:21 am |
Quick Update
jules1278 gave me The Nudge the other day and I have to stop ignoring it. :) *loves jules1278It's May so that means there's a lot going on - birthdays and graduations and school events. 1. We sold our house! I can't tell you what a relief it is to say that. It's only been a year on the market, but it's finally found a new owner. The closing isn't until July 3 (when they move down from Winnipeg) but it's pretty much a done deal. I will be soooo glad to stop worrying about it and that should help our finances a lot. Whew! 2. Right now King William and Prince Edward are on a school trip. As part of the fifth grade curriculum the kids camp out at Gros Morne National Park and do all kinds of nature walks and science experiments. They left on Tuesday and they will be home today at 2:00. I'm sure the mud was epic. *shudders at the thought of the laundry* 3. Last weekend was Victoria Day weekend. Eddie went to hockey school, so I got to see a lot of the rink. He skated for four hours every day. Even though none of his friends here play hockey he still loves it and wants to do it. He's given up on basketball and soccer, though. He'll play for fun, but he doesn't want to be on any teams. 4. I agonized over wrote a new story: TITLE: To See in the Dark RATING: NC-17 SUMMARY: Harry and Ginny are trapped together in the dark in the backroom of Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes. (See rating for more information) WORD COUNT: 5,500 You can find it here: http://community.livejournal.com/catchmysnitch/63840.html#cutid15. Saturday is our 22nd Wedding Anniversary. Wow. It's hard to know what to say about such a huge part of your life and identity. Twenty two years ago I never could have predicted the twists and turns of our life together, but we've always been each other's constant. That's worth celebrating, I think. :) |
| Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 |
| 10:30 am |
HP Recommendation- Weasleys Wizard Wheezes: The Ministry Disapproved Edition (The Liability Remix)
Hee - this is such a fun idea and anyone who loves the Weasleys should check it out. It's the Weasleys Wizard Wheezes Catalogue (complete with pictures) with Percy's snarky comments written on the side of the catalogue pages. Make sure to click on the "Adult Section" because the punchline to the whole thing is there. http://sullensiren.livejournal.com/80498.htmlTitle: Weasleys Wizard Wheezes: The Ministry Disapproved Edition (The Liability Remix) Author: sullensirenSummary: From the Desk of Percival Ignatius Weasley, Concerning the twins' latest product line. Warnings: None Spoilers: Through OotP, I suppose. Rating: PG It's image heavy so if you have dial-up you might have to wait. Now I feel like writing a Weasley fic. |
| Monday, May 4th, 2009 |
| 9:09 am |
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