Archive for July, 2005
Posted by Michelle on 30 Jul 2005 | Tagged as: Dusty Tome
Another lazy Saturday.
I got one of those ergonomic keyboards for my computer at home. It’s wireless and it came with a wireless mouse. WOO! I like it. It’s nifty. Still trying to get used to the new keyboard, though. It’s a little different and the END key is not in the same place as [...]
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Posted by Michelle on 29 Jul 2005 | Tagged as: Fun & Games
How You Live Your Life
You have a good sense of self control and hate to show weakness.
You say whatever is on your mind. Other people’s reactions don’t phase you.
You tend to have one best friend you hang with, as opposed to many aquaintences.
You have one big dream in your life, and you never lose sight [...]
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Posted by Michelle on 29 Jul 2005 | Tagged as: Dusty Tome
Quote du Jour:
“Darling, nothing is final ’til you’re dead, and even then, I’m sure God negotiates.â€
–Baroness de Ghent, Ever After
First & foremost: BIG HUGE CONGRATS TO LARA FOR FINISHING THE FIRST DRAFT OF HER NOVEL! Woohoo! You go girl!
We stopped at McDonald’s for dinner because I just couldn’t bear the thought of cooking. [...]
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Posted by Michelle on 28 Jul 2005 | Tagged as: Fun & Games
You Are 65% Addicted to Blogthings
You lead the pack when it comes to posting Blogthings.
And your friends (mostly) thank you for it.
It’s cute that you insist on being called your Japanese name.
Just stop bragging about your IQ score!
How Addicted To Blogthings Are You?
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Posted by Michelle on 28 Jul 2005 | Tagged as: Dusty Tome
Quote du Jour:
Puss in Boots: Stop, ogre! I have misjudged you.
Shrek: Join the club. We’ve got jackets.
–Shrek 2
You’re probably wondering what a Scener/Pantser is…well, that’s me.
I hate to write outlines. I never do. So I write by the seat of my pants and I write whatever scene comes to mind. Whether it’s the middle [...]
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Posted by Michelle on 27 Jul 2005 | Tagged as: Fun & Games
This kinda freaks me out.
Your Slanguage Profile
Canadian Slang: 75%
Prison Slang: 25%
Southern Slang: 25%
Victorian Slang: 25%
Aussie Slang: 0%
British Slang: 0%
New England Slang: 0%
What Slanguage Do You Speak?
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Posted by Michelle on 27 Jul 2005 | Tagged as: Dusty Tome
Do you ever write something and think, “This is the most ridiculous tripe I’ve ever written!â€
I must be going through that phase now because every time I write a word, I think that. I wonder who in their right mind would read this crap. It’s nothing but silliness. And to explain the plot to anyone [...]
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Posted by Michelle on 27 Jul 2005 | Tagged as: Dusty Tome
Quote du Jour:
“But John, if the Pirates of the Caribbean breaks down, the pirates don’t eat the tourists.â€
–Ian, Jurassic Park
I mailed my five letters yesterday.
Got some good feedback on my query letter so I think I’ll tweak it just a bit. I still have five more submissions I want to send, but I’m going [...]
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Posted by Michelle on 26 Jul 2005 | Tagged as: Dusty Tome, Puck Drop
Quote du Jour:
Happiness is only a teardrop away.
–Fairy Godmother, Shrek 2
There are five letters sitting in front of me. Five letters to five agents.
Tomorrow there will be five more (those that require submission packages. The above are only query letters).
I decided after talking with a good friend about agents and what-not to just start [...]
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Posted by Michelle on 25 Jul 2005 | Tagged as: Fun & Games
Thanks, Sandy!
You are a descriptive writer. An avid reader ofRobert Frost, perhaps, you LOVE to use flowerywords and use the paper and pen as your canvasand paintbrush. You prefer to paint a mentalimage rather than simply toy around withpeople’s minds. A very inspired person, youlove to be in nature and usually are a [...]
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