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Grab Bag of Links (March 3)
Go ahead. Reach your hand in and grab some word candy. You know you want to For Fantasy and Science Fiction Lovers Why Luna Lovegood Should Have Been Harry Potter’s Girlfriend by Ellie Ann on Slacker Heroes – I’ve never been a fan of the Harry-Ginny pairing. I always thought Harry and Hermione should have(…)
Do You Believe In Second Chances?
Long after I finished reading the books and watching the movies, the character from the Lord of the Rings trilogy I couldn’t stop thinking about wasn’t any of the plucky hobbits, Viggo Mortensen’s ruggedly handsome Aragorn, or Gandolf with his words of wisdom. It was Gollum. Born a hobbit-like creature named Sméagol, Gollum wasn’t always(…)
Icarus and My Fear of the Sun
I have an unusual fear, one I don’t normally talk about. I’m terrified of ending up like Icarus. Join me today at Jessica O’Neal’s Sexy Little Nerd blog for my guest post about Icarus and my fear of the sun. And while you’re there, be sure to read some of Jessica’s other posts. Her blog(…)
Four Reasons Battlestar Galactica Isn’t Just for Sci-Fi Fans
Please welcome back my husband Chris for a guest post on why he thinks one of our favorite science fiction shows, Battlestar Galactica, isn’t just for science fiction fans. If given a chance, Chris is convinced it would appeal to almost everyone. ******************************************************************************************************************** Picture Source: google.com via Marcy on Pinterest I’ve written about Battlestar Galactica(…)
Geek Fashion Show
If at least one of these t-shirt designs makes you smile, your nerd is showing For when you’ve had a fight with your significant other. (From www.snorgtees.com) For when you can’t remember what you did with your keys–again. (From www.snorgtees.com) For when the weather ruins(…)
3 Lessons on Reaching Your Goals from The Vow
Because I couldn’t stand to see Jar-Jar Binks in 3D, when my husband and I went to the movies over the weekend for an early Valentine’s Day date, we ended up seeing The Vow, starring Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum. Basically, a woman is in a car accident and loses her memories of the last(…)
Fighting Dirty, Forgiveness, and CPR for the Undead
Happy Saturday! I haven’t done a grab bag for a few weeks, so this one is bursting at the seams because I couldn’t throw away any of these treats. At least they’re all calorie free. For Fantasy and Science Fiction Lovers CPR for the Undead by Emmie Mears – Can vampires be saved or has(…)
The Lie of Helen of Troy
The dental hygienist peered into my mouth at the gap where my front tooth used to be. “How did it happen?” she asked. “Did you fall?” “I bit a piece of soft caraway-rye bread.” “Oh.” It started when a previous dentist botched a simple filling. I returned to him four times to have it fixed,(…)
6 Grammar Mistakes That Will Cost You Readers
Make these mistakes in a query letter, and your work might never see publication. Make these mistakes in a blog often enough, and your readers will find another similar blog that doesn’t make them cringe. Mistake #1: Your/You’re This mistake is why I can only take Facebook in small doses some days. Add to the(…)
