Storyteller Challenge #1: The Maypole Picture

Shah, over at Wordsinsync, has begun another fascinating and fun exercise. Every weekend she is going to be posting a prompt for all you writers out there and then on Wednesday, she will post a linky for you to share your work and read others work throughout the week. It is open to all kinds of writing, including shorts, poetry, memoir, or fiction, et cetera. It just has to be inspired by the prompt that week.

This week, the prompt is a picture, seen to the left here. The only other requirement this week is that your entry must be 500 words or less! 

To learn more about this fantastic blog and prompt, please click here!

Now, here is my entry!

Summer Colors in a Winter Hue

Beautiful heads, full of curls,
bouncing with the little girls.

Little girls dressed in white,
Weaving ribbons for tonight.

Tonight the village gathers around the pole,

Sitting among the pretty daisies in the knoll.

Pretty daisies, like a blanket of snow,

prepare to watch the evening's show.

A show to celebrate a year

When little girls must gather here.

They bring the sun and flowers too.

They bring midnight's pinkish hue.

Summer colors come to stay,

As winter hues sleep in May.

What's on my bookshelf?! (S-Y)

Well, today concludes this mini-adventure across my bookshelf. Like I mentioned in my previous two posts, this is a list of the books that are on my shelf that I HAVE NOT READ! With so many left to read, I have a hard time choosing what to read next. So, I am turning towards all of you. Let me know what you think about any of these books. Have you read any of them? Did you like them or not, and why? Are any of these books on your shelf as well? And anything else you can think of. Just PLEASE, NO SPOILERS!

Looking forward to what you have to say and share!

S-Y

Author                        Title

Schwab- The Near Witch

Scott- The Candidates

Slade- The Dark Deeps

Slade- The Hunchback Assignment

Smith, C.L.- Tantalize

Smith, L.J.- Dark Visions: The Passion

Smith, L.J.- Dark Visions: The Possessed

Smith, L.J.- Dark Visions: The Stranger Power

Smith, L.J.- Nightworld: Black Dawn

Smith, L.J.- Nightworld: Dark Angel

Smith, L.J.- Nightworld: Daughters of Darkness

Smith, L.J.- Nightworld: Huntress

Smith, L.J.- Nightworld: Secret Vampire

Smith, L.J.- Nightworld: Soulmate

Smith, L.J.- Nightworld: Spellbinder

Smith, L.J.- Nightworld: The Chosen

Smith, L.J.- Nightworld: Witch Light

Smith, L.J.- The Forbidden Game: The Chase

Smith, L.J.- The Forbidden Game: The Hunter

Smith, L.J.- The Forbidden Game: The Kill

Smith, L.J.- The Secret Circle: The Captive Part 1

Smith, L.J.- The Secret Circle: The Captive Part 2

Smith, L.J.- The Secret Circle: The Initiation

Smith, L.J.- The Secret Circle: The Power

Smith, L.J.- The Vampire Diaries: Dark Reunion

Smith, L.J.- The Vampire Diaries: Midnight

Smith, L.J.- The Vampire Diaries: Nightfall

Smith, L.J.- The Vampire Diaries: Shadow Souls

Smith, L.J.- The Vampire Diaries: The Return Vol. 2

Smith, L.J.- The Vampire Diaries: The Return Vol. 3

Smith, L.J.- The Vampire Diaries: The Return Vol.1

Snyder- Outside In

Standiford- Confession of the Sullivan Sisters

Testa- The Cassini Code

Testa- The Web of Titan

Vornholt- Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Coyote Moon

Wardell- Elemental

Waters- Generation Dead

Waters- Kiss of Life

Werlin- Impossible

Westerfeld- Leviathan

Whitcomb- A Certain Slant of Light

White- Paranormalcy

Woon- Dead Beautiful

Yancey- Monstrologist

What's on my Bookshelf?! (G-R)

Moving on! A few days ago I shared with you guys some of the books that are sitting on my book shelf, just itching to be read. Like I mentioned before, I've gathered quite the collection of books so far this year, more than ever, and I am both excited and overwhelmed by it. Excited because I now have so many books to choose from, but overwhelmed because I don't know which one to pick up next.

So, just like last time, I am asking everyone to look over the list and let me know what books you have read, which ones you recommend, which ones you want to read yourself, what books you too have bought and are waiting to read, or any kind of mini book review. AGAIN, I stress, I HAVE NOT READ ANY OF THESE BOOKS YET, so PLEASE, NO SPOILERS!

Also, I thought I would note that I just applied to work at the new book store that is coming to town, Books A Million! I'm very excited. I know it won't be that high paying, full benefits job I have been looking for and apply for for the last few months, but it could be a good way to make a bit more money to feed my book buying obsession. We'll see!

Anyway, here's the continuation of my list!

 

G-R

Author                        Title

Gerber- Trance

Gilman- Flesh and Fire

Gilman- Weight of Stone

Goldman- The Princess Bride

Goodkind- Blood of the Fold

Goodkind- Chainfire

Goodkind- Faith of the Fallen

Goodkind- Naked Empire

Goodkind- Phantom

Goodkind- Soul of the Fire

Goodkind- Stone of Tears

Goodkind- Temple of the Winds

Goodkind- The Pillars of Creation

Goodkind- Wizard’s First Rule

Grange- Mr. Darcy, Vampyre

Griffith & Griffith- Vampire Empire

Hale- The Wizard’s Ward

Hannah- The Angel of Blythe Hall

Henderson- Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Portal Through Time

Hockensmith- Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dreadfully Ever After

Howe- The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane

Maguire- What the Dickens

Martin- Clash of Kings

Martin- Storm of Swords

Martin- The Feast of Crows

Mead- Vampire Academy

Mead- Vampire Academy: Blood Promise

Mead- Vampire Academy: Frostbite

Mead- Vampire Academy: Shadow Kiss

Mechling- Dream Life

Micklem- Firethorn

Miller- The Eternal Ones

Mitchell- The Vespertine

Ness- The Ask and the Answer

Ness- The Knife of Never Letting Go

Ness-Monsters of Men

Neyeri- Another Pan

Noel- Blue Moon

Noel- Evermore

Pearce- Sister’s Red

Peck- Three Quarters Dead

Pullman- The Amber Spyglass

Ryan- The Dead-Tossed Waves

Coming soon! S-Y!

What's on my Bookshelf?! (A-F)

Bookshelves are one of the first things that attracts me when I walk into someone's house. I'm always curious what books people are interested in or just what books they are proud enough to display. I have a special bookshelf just for the books I have read and decided to keep, but I have an entire bookcase for all the books I have yet to read! (Trust me, it's a BIG bookcase!!!)

This year I have accumuplated more books than ever. Mostly because I haven't had the time to read as much as I would have liked, but also because two bookstores in my area have gone out of business, I've discovered new outlets for finding bargain books, and since books are one of my main interest, most of my spending money goes towards buying books. :)

So, now, with all these books, I'm having the hardest time deciding which ones to read next! I figured that some of you must recognize a few of the titles and have probably read some yourself and have your own opinions of them. Please, look through the list and let me know some things about them. But remember, I HAVEN'T READ ANY OF THESE BOOKS, so please don't give spoilers! I just want to know if you ahve any of them on your bookshelves, if you enjoyed reading it, if you hated it (let me know why you hated it), if you want to read it, et cetera. Kind of like a mini review/recommendation.  

I look forward to hearing what you have to say! Also, feel free to share with me what is on your bookshelves? Let me know in the comments or make your own blog post with your own list and leave me the link!

A-F

Author                        Title

Austin & Graham-Smith- Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Barrie- Peter Pan

Barry & Pearson- Peter and the Starcatchers

Beddor- The Looking Glass Wars

Blakey-Cartwright & Johnson- Red Riding Hood

Bradshaw- The Hawk of May

Bray- Going Bovine

Brennan- The Shadow Project
Bronte, C.- Jane Eyre
Bronte, E.- Wuthering Heights

Brooks- Black Rabbit Summer

Burnett- A Little Princess

Burnett- The Secret Garden

C.L. Smith- Tantalize

Carrol- Alice and Wonderland

Carrol- Through the Looking Glass

Cashore- Fire

Cast & Cast- Betrayed

Cast & Cast- MarkedChandler- Den of Thieves

Chima- The Warrior Heir

Clare- City of Ashes

Clare- City of Glass

Coe- Robin Hood

Cohn & Lavithan- Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares

Cooney- Prisoner of Time

Corrigan- Accomplice

Cover- Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Night of the Living Rerun

Dashner- The Scorch Trials

Diepen- The Vampire Stalker

Donnelly- Revolution

Eagland- Wildthorn

Eliot- The Mill on the Floss

Elliot- Ambergate

Fisher- Incarceron

Fisher- Saphique

Coming soon! G-R!

My Life in Six Words

 

 I recently found this event on a friend's blog and just had to go and check it out. It sounded like fun, but was surprisingly more difficult than I thought it would be. Nevertheless, I challenge you all to describe you life, or a part of your life, or anything, in EXACTLY six words. Here's a couple of my own.

My reading life in EXACTLY six words...

Always in Pursuit of New Reads! 

Your reading life in six words is hosted by Books for Walls Project. Here is the link to their page on it...
http://www.booksforwallsproject.org/2010/07/your-reading-life-in-six-words.html

My life in EXACTLY six words...

Ups and Downs and All Around!

Books for Walls Project!

 Hey, everyone! I thought I would pop on by and write you a quite blurb on this blog I stumbled across (or perhaps stumbled across me.) While I was working at the restaurant, I met a wonderful woman and her two daughters. They wanted to interview me about my home being THE most beautiful place in America. These ladies were so kind and we really hit it off without any trouble. I also found out that they have a passion for reading and books (just like me) and that they are running their own website (in kind of a blog format.) I want you all to go and check them out!!! They have some really great stuff going on and some very interesting discussions that you all might find interesting! Here's the link...just click below.

Books for Walls Project!

Let's Catch Up!

Hey there fellow bloggers and bloggettes!  What's been going on with all of you? I'll give you the quick lowdown on me! I know I've been gone quite a bit.

The beginning of the year was a bit rough. Christmas was long and I got the flu. My family experienced some personal tragedy,. but things are better now, everyone is doing really well. I graduated from college (TWICE!!!) So, I now have my Bachelor's degree in English/Creative writing with two minors in art and history. I also picked up an Associate's in general studies (who knew?) when I was finishing up some final classes at my community college. I started looking for a new job, didn't find one, went back to my old waitressing job, got bored and stressed at the same time (not a good combo). And now, I am volunteering at my local chamber of commerce (they let me write and edit anything and everything! (Yipee!)) and I just got an internship with TAHRA, a local human resource association (they too allow me to edit and write whatever I want! (Double Yipee!))

I've been reading a lot! I started Maria V. Snyder's (one of my favorite authors) second trilogy! The books are "Storm Glass," "Sea Glass," and "Spy Glass." I am loving them and recommend them to everyone. (However, you should read the first trilogy "Poison Study," "Magic Study," and "Fire Study" first. I also read her first young adult book, "Inside Out," and am waiting for "Outside In" to come in the mail. I've also tried reading more of "The Vampire Diaries" even though the show is still way better than the books (Go figure!) I also started the Immortal Instruments trilogy. That was pretty good. And I am looking forward to starting "Incarceron" which is being turned into a movie, starring Taylor Lautner (Did I ever mention that my aunt is dating his uncle?!?!?)

Sadly, I have done next to nothing with my writing :(. I've got plans though. lol.)

Anyway, that's me catching up! What have you been doing?

WYE? Bookmark Break Challenge (9 Month Update!)

Can you guys believe that it has already been 9 MONTHS!!!??? This year is flying by so much faster than I ever expected it to. It's both nerve-racking and exciting at the same time. Well, here's the update!

This button is up for grabs:

GET THE CODE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE!

Thank you! and remember...SAVE THE BOOKMARKS!

COMPETITOR'S LIST:

• Susan (115 Books)
• Poekitten (79 Books)
• Rose (70 Books)
• Shah (45 Books)
• Kyria (43 Books)
• Natalie (39 Books)
• AubrieAnne (35 Books)
• Selena (30 Books)
• Michele (25 Books)
• A Woman's Right to Shoes (15 Books)
• The Creative Muslimah (8 Books)
• dtwilight (7 Books)
• Mrs. Facehead (6 Books) 
• Patrick (5 Books)
• Moana (4 Books)
• Alissa (3 Books) 

Susan has got the rest of the competition shaking in there totally awesome shoes! She's already read 115 books! Then, if you were to take the number of books I have read and subtract them from Susan's you will almost get the number of books out second and third place contenders have read. Poekitten is at 79 and rose is at 70. They are closely followed by Shah and Kyria whose numbers rank in the 40s and Natalie who is at 39. In the lower and mid 30s are Me at 35 and Selena at 30. Only Michele is in the 20s at 25 and only A Woman's Right to Shoes is in the teens at 15. Holding steady towards the end are The Creative Muslimah at 8, dtwilight at 7, Mrs. Facehead (a new addition) at 6, Patrick at 5, Moana at 4, and Alissa at 3.

Looking forward to next time!

If anyone is reading anything great, please (as always) SHARE!!!