Grab Bag of Links (March 3)
Go ahead. Reach your hand in and grab some word candy. You know you want to š
For Fantasy and Science Fiction Lovers
Why Luna Lovegood Should Have Been Harry Potterās 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 ended up together, but I have to admit that Ellie makes a really good case for Luna being the perfect match for Harry.
What Buffy the Vampire Slayer Taught Me by Julie Glover – Even if you don’t like fantasy, this post has some great insights.
The Castle of Vlad Dracula āThe Impalerā by Debra Kristi – The real story behind the rise of the vampire myths is creepy and doesn’t sparkle.
The Meaning of Life
Playing to Your Strengths by Jenny Hansen on Gene Lempp’s blog – Why is it that we spend so much time trying to fix our weaknesses? Wouldn’t we be better off focusing on our strengths?
My Best Relationship Was In Third Grade by Emma Burcart – Excellent relationship lessons no matter your age.
For Writers
Leaping Smart: Useful Steps for Authors by August McLaughlin – Common sense is an uncommon virtue sometimes, which makes me grateful for the posts full of wisdom and common sense August routinely writes.
6 Simple Steps for Customizing Your Facebook Timeline by Laura Christianson – If you’re like me, you hope Facebook stops making so many changes. In the meantime, here’s a quick tutorial to help you get set up on the new timeline.
The Visceral Connect by Rachel Marks on Speculative Faith – Keys for making your readers feel the emotions your characters are feeling.
Jane Friedmanās Secret to Battling Procrastination – Time is a limited commodity. Jane Friedman has some good advice for making the most of it.
Do you have a favorite link you’d like to nominate for my next grab bag?
Mar 03, 2012 @ 11:10:05
LOVE this. “Word candy.” Haha. Great. š
Mar 03, 2012 @ 11:12:01
Great mashup, Marcy. I see sweets I enjoyed and some I missed. š Thanks so much for including my post! Hope you’re having a super weekend.
Mar 03, 2012 @ 15:41:47
Oh, those look like some great posts I need to read! And some fun ones, too. I love Buffy and I’m always fighting procrastination. Like now, when I should be writing. š Thanks for the linky love.
Mar 05, 2012 @ 14:05:18
I’ve always been in team Luna! I’ll check out Ellie Ann’s post. Thanks, Marcy!
Mar 05, 2012 @ 16:44:50
Now there’s a great line-up of blogs! A little something for everyone. Thanks for those suggestions, Marcy.
Patricia Rickrode
w/a Jansen Schmidt