Bits of the random:
1. My brain was too shell-shocked from revisions to write a blog post for Banned Books Week. I didn't want to do a half-assed job, and I still don't, so I'd just like to name some titles of books that were still being banned when I was young enough to have them taken away from me. I read these books during my school years and I don't think I'd be the person (or writer) without them: DEENIE by Judy Blume, THE OUTSIDERS by S.E. Hinton, HUCKLEBERRY FINN by Mark Twain.
2. Once a week my fifth grader takes the a.m. junior high bus for district band practice. He's still young enough to want me to stand at the bus stop with him (yay!). It takes my son a minute or two to settle into his seat (He plays the euphonium), and during that time I stand on the corner while the 7th and 8th graders stare blankly at me. I tried waving once and got nothing. Once in a while we take it up a notch and engage in a highly competitive staring contest, but this week offered an upsetting new development. Two girls gave me the slow once over, coldly assessing my outfit--yoga pants, an olive oil stained sweatshirt and Keen mary-janes so old I've worn through the bottoms--and obviously found me lacking. One pointed, the other laughed, then, mercifully, the bus pulled away. I shouldn't care. I am above that...right? I'm three times (thrice!) their age! But honestly, all that's really going through my head is I need a makeover. Sad, huh?
3. Cool contests: Amy is giving away some gorgeous bookishly decorated wine bottles at Hello, Moon. Nancy, Jo, and Sara over at NC Literary are giving away some awesome books.
4. Sometimes I can't read other books while I'm editing, other times I read like a fiend. With this revision it's been the latter. I've read: CLOCKWORK ANGEL, YOU, RETURN TO PARADISE, and THIS GORGEOUS GAME. For this weekend I picked up PERSONAL DEMONS, which I've heard is great. What are you guys reading? I need more, more more! Feed the addiction!
5. Have you guys been watching the new HBO series, Boardwalk Empire? I've seen the first two shows and I'm not quite sure what I think. I love my Scorcese, but...it's a bit slooooow, isn't it?
Anyhew, have a great weekend!
oh snap. Clockwork Angel and YOU are still sitting on my desk from BEA. I'll have to get on that. And PERSONAL DEMONS IS AMAZINGGGGGGGG doett!! lol :)
ReplyDeleteHaven't seen Boardwalk Empire, not really my thing, but my best friend loves it. I'm more of a Dexter kinda gal.
Hey,Jude! (Sorry...couldn't resist. It's not like you haven't heard that one before, right?)
ReplyDeleteI liked CLOCKWORK ANGEL even better than the Mortal Instruments series. YOU was fantastic. I didn't think second person could work, but it does.
Finally picked up some books from Lisa--starting HALF UPON A TIME first. It's so cute and funny. I love to read while we're revising. I'm always inspired by other authors.
ReplyDeleteAh, 7th and 8th grade girls. I used to teach 6th and by the end of the year, I was practically shoving them out the door and away. And I stand by yoga pants.
Mean girls, bah. I stand united with you in my yoga pants and stained tee!!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, Boardwalk Empire was SUCH a snore. I was glad it was, though, can't handle another show on my to-do list.