ABC Books "C"

Here's the list for "C" books.


Crime and Punishment- Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Read this in AP English and despite its gruesome subject, it was actually a good book. I don't know if I'd ever read it again, though.


Charlotte's Web- E. B. White. Classic children's book with great characters and message. I'll read it with future children (and watch the movie versions too).


City of Ember- Jeanne DuPrau. I think this was my first foray into a dystopian society, at least the first one I enjoyed. (1984 doesn't count because I didn't like it) The main characters are likeable and it's fun to see them unfold the mystery they discover in their underground city. I've read the second book in the series, which I didn't like quite as much, but have yet to read the third.

Any Volunteers?

I posted this on my facebook page and decided to include it here as well. I'm in need of a volunteer to be the subject for the Cover Art for one of my next books. Here are the details/requirements.

Needs to be a guy, aged 18-30. (You need to look about 24ish) I need a close up photo of just your face, serious or slightly angry expression, neutral background, with extra background above the head. Can be full face or slight profile. Eyes really need to stand out. Hair is required, maybe a messy-ish style without any hair product, unless it's not too noticeable. No facial hair. No piercings.

There will be some "work" done to the photo, but nothing too dramatic. If you're interested, or know someone who might be, send a jpeg photo to kacietaylorbooks@gmail .com  Multiple submissions are fine.

Include your full name if you want to be acknowledged on the copyright page, but the rights to the photo will belong to me. It will be used as the cover art as well as the main promo picture on various websites. You will receive a free copy of the ebook once it comes out. Please don't be offended if your photo isn't chosen. I'm kinda picky. If you have any questions, comment below or send me an email. Good luck!


Here is the general idea.

 

Top Ten Tuesday #3

Here's a list that is very near and dear to my . . . stomach.



Today's Topic: Best Candy Bars

10. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. I admit that I can only eat these once in a while, but it's almost like too much of a good thing. Almost.
9. Almond Joy. I eat around the almond first and then go in for the kill.
8. 100 Grand. So crunchy and caramely
7. Hershey's Symphony with Almonds and Toffee Chips. Makes me feel sophisticated.
6. Snickers. Has all the good things.
5. Whatchamacallit. I call it delicious.
4. Reese's Pieces. I like these better than the cups.
3. Kit Kat. I love the regular kind, the white chocolate kind, the dark chocolate kind . . .
2. Caramel Twix. I eat both without feeling guilty about not sharing. Get your own.
1. Dove Dark Chocolate. I go through bags of this stuff. Heavenly.

I know not all of them are "bars" but you get the idea. Candy is candy.

Summer . . .

This has little to do with books or writing, but it does affect my desire to do anything at the moment. Husband and I just moved from AZ (we were there for about a month and a half) back to our home in UT. In case you don't know, AZ is HOT, but the air conditioning in our apartment was super great. We got home and turned on our condo a/c and........ nothing. Being the poor people that we are, we will have to suffer a bit for the next month or so until we can afford to get it fixed. Oh and both of our small room fans are also broken. Hopefully the outside temp won't get much past 80 something for a while longer so we don't melt into a couple of miserable puddles. In the mean time, I'll try to focus on doing useful stuff, like unpacking and reading more Pride and Prejudice.

ABC Books "B"

Here's my list for "B" books.

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson- Read this in elementary. Not generally a fan of sad endings, but this book is one I've always remembered liking. Who doesn't like kids with big imaginations?

Beauty by Robin McKinley- Retelling of the classic Beauty and the Beast story. Can't really go wrong with that. (kind of like my own The Bride, which also starts with a "B", hint hint)

The Berenstain Bears by Stan and Jan Berenstain- Grew up reading these great stories. They cover just about everything, from bad habits to getting along (or not) with siblings. I will definitely read these to my future children.

P&P Update

Last week I made a goal to read Pride and Prejudice by the end of September. I'm at chapter eight. Jane has just come down with her cold and she and Lizzie are at Netherfield.  I'm glad that much of the dialogue is pretty much the same as the movies, at least some of the time. It makes the reading a bit easier.

Between chapters of P&P, I'm reading the Sherlock Holmes series, starting with A Study in Scarlet. Quite enjoyable so far. I've downloaded some other classic books like Gulliver's Travels, The Time Machine, and A Little Princess. At this rate, I might have a few classics under my belt by the end of summer.

Top Ten Tuesday #2

It's that time again.

I've recently been watching one of my all-time favorite TV shows on Netflix (Alias) and it is the inspiration for this next list.

Today's Topic: Best TV Couples

10. Carol and Doug from ER
9. Chuck and Ned from Pushing Daisies
8. The Doctor and Rose from Doctor Who
7. Mary and Matthew from Downton Abbey
6. Buffy and Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer (sorry Angel)
5. Sydney and Vaughn from Alias
4. Jim and Pam from The Office
3. Ross and Rachel from Friends
2. Aang and Katara from Avatar: The Last Airbender
1. Niles and Daphne from Frasier

There were some close runners up, including Kate and Castle from Castle and Michael and Fiona from Burn Notice. There are a dozen others, I'm sure, but these are my favorites from shows I've watched.