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THE WINTERS IN BLOOM by Lisa Tucker and BEL CANTO by Ann Patchett: Books 37 & 38 of 2011 [BOOK WEEK 2]

Nov 17, 2011 No Comments by

Alrighty, we’re down to my last group book report for BOOK WEEK 2, and we’re ending it with two ensemble pieces. My second book was an ensemble, so I was kind of shying away from these for a while. But my third book, which I’m currently working on, only has two main points of view, [...]

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Why Can’t I Be Quiet Like Ryan Gosling? [Dear Thursday]

Nov 10, 2011 6 Comments by

Watching the “Quiet Ryan” Funny or Die video (which I’ve posted below), I was reminded of two things: 1. My long-time desire to be a more quiet person in general. I tend to be loud and obnoxious and only become more so the better you get to know me. I’ve always been that way, and [...]

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SUBURGATORY Review: Fall TV 2011 [Worth Watching?]

Sep 29, 2011 3 Comments by

Being a big fan of the movie, EASY A, I was really looking forward to this new ABC sitcom, which many critics have been comparing to the acclaimed movie. Did it live up to its hype? Let’s discuss. Overview: After a single father (Jeremy Sisto) discovers a pack of condoms in his daughter, Tessa’s dresser [...]

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REVENGE Review: Fall TV 2011 [Worth Watching?]

Sep 22, 2011 Comments Off by

Though, I really like Madeleine Stowe (12 MONKEYS – hey, hey hey!) and Emily VanCamp (I even stopped watching BROTHERS & SISTERS after she left), I didn’t have high hopes for their new night time drama, REVENGE. Was I right? Was I wrong? Here’s my review: Overview: A woman whose father was falsely accused of [...]

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UP ALL NIGHT and FREE AGENTS Reviews: Fall TV 2011 [Worth Watching?]

Sep 15, 2011 Comments Off by

I hear COMMUNITY has gotten better, as has PARKS & RECREATIONS. Also, I love Christina Applegate, Will Arnett, and Hank Azaria, so I had high hopes for NBC’s new comedy block starring all of them — though I also had major resentment that it didn’t pop off until 10pm. You’d think that the powers that [...]

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Happy Birthday, Fierce and Nerdy! [Dear Thursday]

Sep 08, 2011 1 Comment by

Three years ago, we launched Fierce and Nerdy on September 8th, and we’ve been rocking the internets (in nerdiest ways possible) ever since. Fierce and Nerdy has changed a lot over the years, and starting this month we’re going to be implementing even more changes. But we’ll always be fierce, we’ll always be nerdy, and [...]

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Ugh! No Book Report [Dear Thursday]

Aug 25, 2011 Comments Off by

Sorry Guys, I know I’ve been a bit awful this week and I’m totally going to make it up to you in the weeks to come by 1) staying my butt at home, and 2) actually writing book reports. I’m going to be awesome … next week. Meanwhile, if you’re in the St. Louis area, [...]

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On a Jet Plane/Finishing My Book [Dear Thursday]

Aug 18, 2011 4 Comments by

Sorry for the lack of book reviews lately. We’re in serious overhaul mode, preparing to launch a whole book review department in September-Octoberish. Also, I’m putting the finishing touches on my second novel, which I’m determined to get off my computer by this weekend. Which brings us to the main point of today’s post: What [...]

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I’m Becoming My Mother … Yay!!! [Dear Thursday]

Aug 11, 2011 Comments Off by

Guest posting at fellow author, Nicole Blade’s mom-site, “Ms. Mary Mack” about why I never ever say, “Oh no, I’m becoming just like my mother” … out loud: The other day while working at my office (Starbucks), I overheard two college-aged girls giggling over something one of them had done or said at a previous [...]

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GREAT HOUSE by Nicole Krauss [Book 27 of 2011]

Aug 04, 2011 3 Comments by

You’ve probably heard from other writers that they don’t negatively review other writers’ work as a matter of policy. Many writers believe that to do so is in bad taste. Some writers say that giving another writer a bad review is mean-spirited and self-serving. Some writers just think it invites bad karma — we can [...]

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