Now thats a novel idea

I have a friend who is working on two novels and she asked me if I would post up a teaser on my blog and ask for people's opinions on it. So if you could read this and comment below that would really help her out.

"Two months ago Georgia McKean told me of a strange man she thought was stalking her.

I dismissed it as a part of Georgia's overactive imagination.

Two weeks ago Georgia disappeared.

Now it's up to me to find her."

Review: But Then Again I could be Wrong

Title: But Then Again I Could Be Wrong : The Book of Rants

Author: Jim Rising

Published: Tribute books, 2007

Summary: Gee ... I always wanted to write a book. I never thought I would but then again I could be wrong. Here is a collection of some of the past few years rants as broadcast on WDMT 102.3 The Mountain as part of my show Rising at Ten.

Review: This book was so good. I thought it would be alright but nope it was soo good. Jim Rising has got to be one of the coolest guys around.

The books is short but it is full of humour.

I found Jim Rising to be a fascinating guy and his book is pure genius. There's little else I can say about the book. Definitely check it out.

In My Mailbox

In My Mailbox was created by the ever so lovely Kristi, of The Story Siren.

This week in my mailbox was nothing. Mostly because I just finished with schooling for the year and I now have a wedding to get ready for next month. I can tell that things are going to get incredibly hectic soon.

I'm hoping to get a book next week though.

Review: What Was I Thinking?

Title: What Was I Thinking? How Not to Date

Author: Annie Earley

Published: Tribute Books, 2007

Summary: I'm not one to sit around and wait for something to happen. I wanted a man. My Dating Profile Writing this book became an obsession with me. I want you to think, feel, eat, sleep and live the dating experiences I had over the course of a year. As you meet Sponge Tom, "Skip-To-My-Lou" Stew and Lame Joke Jim, I hope you recognize my determination to maintain my self respect and high standards in a relationship as well as the ability to find humor in any situation. The men I dated are all nice enough guys, I just took the opportunity to make light of their idiosyncrasies and things that happened in my relationships with them. With the help of my "advisory committee" I learn that physical appearance goes hand in hand with what's inside. Join me as I learn the ins and outs of online dating.

Review: This book is so funny. And incredibly interesting. When I read the description I knew I would enjoy this book. So basically, I wanted to read it for a change of pace.

As I'm getting married next month I thought this one would be really interesting to read to see what I was missing out on in the dating scene. And Annie Earley was a very interesting woman and she met some very interesting people online.

There's not much more that I can say about What Was I Thinking? Other than it is a really interesting and good light read. Anyone looking for a book about the not so great side of online dating then this book would definitely suit you.

I've read a few other reviews of this book after reading it and the ones I found were all negative which I thought was unfortunate but at the end of the day you cannot please everyone.

Guest Post: LM Preston

TRUSTING IN YOURSELF

Trusting your own gut feelings is one of the best gifts of being a human or an intelligent being. We all get that little ‘twinge’ when something just isn’t right. When that happens…LISTEN TO IT! Trust yourself or your ‘gut’ some call it. Trust it at all times, it will never steer you wrong.

When I was young I lived in the inner-city of Washington , DC . The neighborhood I called home, had gangs, drugs, muggers, killers, and lots of kids and family nearby. However, with all of these things present, I didn’t realize that my gut instincts were strengthening with each day I played outside, walked to school, to the bus, or traveled the city alone.

I never understood why my grandmother, affectionately named NaNa, didn’t want me to leave my block to go to the store alone. Or why, I wasn’t allowed to cut through the alleys to get to my cousin’s house, and the numerous list of things I was told to watch out for.

My main character in EXPLORER X – Alpha realizes that something isn’t quite right with the immunization he is given. Aadi takes the initiative as asks the Doctor why it is being given to him. In addition to this finding, Aadi confirms his concerns with others.

Here are some steps to take in trusting yourself in all things;

LISTEN TO THAT ‘TWINGE’ IN YOUR GUT

When you are in a situation with a friend or an adult, and you get that feeling that something isn’t quite right, then you are most likely correct. Learn yourself, and test this ability.

If your friend tells you that you should sneak out to go to that great party that so-and-so is going to, then you feel this tickle in your tummy, and you hesitate. This is your gut talking to you. It’s telling you … hold on … don’t jump into this.

Listen to it. Find out how your gut talks to you. Think of all those times you got into major trouble, and ponder over what you felt just before you did the deed that got you into that mess. That’s how you learn how your psyche talks to you.

TAKE A STEP BACK, AND ASK QUESTIONS

Never, ever, feel like you don’t have the right to ask a question. Asking a question only gets you in trouble when it hasn’t been asked, or the person of whom you are asking the question doesn’t want to give you an answer.

Don’t think I’m right on this? Test it, and think back to times when the person of whom you asked a question reacted negatively. In most cases, it is because they don’t want to give you an answer.

Asking the question is never, ever wrong. You have the right. So use it when you are in those situations where your gut is telling you that something is just not adding up.

IF IT DOESN’T ADD UP THEN IT DOESN’T ADD UP

When something doesn’t make sense, or the story just sounds down right disjointed, and your gut is telling you that something is off. Then trust your gut, something is off.

This is a saying my Nana used to tell me when I would give her a scenario of what a friend told me, or did to me.

“Honey, if it don’t add up, it won’t add up. Something is definitely not right with that story.”

Do you know in each instance she said this, she was absolutely correct.

TAKE ACTION

If you get that feeling something isn’t right take action.

In EXPLORER X – Alpha Aadi and Eirena, his co-pilot investigate their gut feeling that something is off about their camp with their team. They find that terrible things have been done to them.

There are several ways to take action. Here are some;

- Just tuck the knowledge away, and wait for the truth to reveal itself. Believe it or not this happens a lot in life. The truth has a way of coming out. Sometimes it happens quickly, and sometimes it takes a long, long time.

- Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to ask questions in order to get the answers you want. You can ask anyone questions, and that may solve the mystery.

- Run away or stay away. If you are in a situation where an adult or a peer appears to be leading you in a direction that you feel is not safe. Run. There is no harm in running away from or staying away from someone.

TAKE ACTION

Realize that you have control of your destiny. No matter what happens to you in your life, you can learn from it all and become a better person. Making the same mistakes will become harder the more you learn to trust your gut instincts, and yourself.

by: LM Preston, Author of EXPLORER X - Alpha, www.lmpreston.com

Book Blogger Wednesday's

Today I am here with Robbie from Boy With Books.

Who or what inspired you to become a book blogger?

I started reviewing books about eight years ago (!) for Di Herald (www.genrefluent.com) and her website, and eventually I wanted to go further, and that's when I started experimenting with blogging.

We know you love books but is there anything else you are interested in?

Sure is! I am a *huge* musical theater nerd, I have over 300 cast albums, and I've acted in over 20 shows. My original direction in college was musical theater, but it was sapping the fun, so I decided to go the librarian route and keep music as my side hobby.

Describe a typical day in your week.

Currently I have no job. :( So, still looking. I tend to wake up a little later than a lot of people, like around ten. I check on the kitties (Ajax, a boy, and Kizzy, a girl) first, then I do my various toiletries. I get online and check my mail, website, twitter, etc. Then I'll probably play some sort of video game for a little bit, or be on the computer in some way. Then I eat lunch (I only eat breakfast during the school year) and read for awhile, then I do some cleaning/cooking/miscellaneous errands. Whoo.

What is one thing not many people know about you?

I don't know...I was born in Chicago, and that tends to surprise some people, but anyone who knows me probably already knows that.

What kind of books are your favourite?

Good ones. No, seriously, even in genres that I don't often like there are good books that I like, and there are bad ones in genres that I usually like. So my favourite kind of books are good ones.

Why do you like to read?

I like being able to go somewhere else, see someone dealing with other problems. Whether it's the magical land of Serendair or Scranton, it's not where I am.

Whats your opinion on books becoming movies?

They pay for the author's kids to go to college.


.What do you use as a bookmark?
Ahaha! I've used everything from toilet paper to mail to leaves to bookmarks to business cards to pieces of cardboard.

Describe your ideal reading place.

A comfy/squishy chair, preferably with an ottoman or somewhere to put my feet up, and usually by a window.

Got any books you think people should definitely read before they die?

To Kill a Mockingbird


Any last words?
Thanks for having me, it was great fun!

Thanks a bunch Robbie.

Where on Earth is Scarlett?

In case you hadn't noticed I have no reviews. I have been kind of lacking in posts too. This is just a post to say sorry, I'm not gone. I just have exams and then I have a wedding to plan. Also, I have no house for a few months so I'm between houses and everything is just a bit hectic. But never fear because I will return in December or January. I will still be having book blogger wednesday's as usual.