Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Looking for Inspiration? Try Canada!



North American country located in the northern part of the continent. Canada is the world's second-largest country by total area, and its common border with the United States is the world's longest land border.

*Who says size doesn't matter?*







Some fun facts:
 
1. The Narcisse Snake Dens in Manitoba have more snakes in a concentrated area than anywhere else in the world. Tens of thousands of red-sided garter snakes gather there every year. On the other hand, there are no snakes on the island of Newfoundland.

 *Shudder, shudder*


 
 2. If you visit Dawson City, Yukon, you can join the “Sourtoe Cocktail Club” — all you have to do is finish a drink (of anything!) with a real human toe in the bottom. The club’s motto says, “You can drink it fast, you can drink it slow — but the lips have gotta touch the toe.”





 



 *Okay, I actually really like Canada, we used to visit each year, but the toe, the toe has got to go...*








3. Canada has its own mysterious lake creature, Ogopogo, who reportedly lives in Lake Okanagan, British Columbia. 

*A great creature for any book!*





The number one reason to get your inspiration from Canada...

Snow! 
Glorious snow!! 









Saturday, March 2, 2013

What is The Phoenix Project really about?

When people ask me what The Phoenix Project is about

I have a hard time responding. 

Why?

Because this image flashes in my head:


Every single time.

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The Phoenix Project
M. R. Pritchard

The United States is crumbling under the weight of the worst recession in decades, and The Reformation has been causing a stir. It started with promises of overthrowing the election, under the premise of change. But change starts where we least expect it, in Phoenix, a small lakefront town, hidden in the backwoods of Upstate NY.

Andie's life is about to change forever. She thought making it home was the hard part, but much worse is to come. She needs to find her family, she needs to find out what's happening to her town, and she needs to find someone she can trust.






Friday, March 1, 2013

Chuck Norris vs Zombies

Zombie Friday

Welcome back!
Yes, I know, you're like: 
"WTF, I waited all week last week for Zombie Friday and nothing was posted!"

Sorry dudes.
I was busy.
Making my Zombie Survival Kit!
I bought knives and axes and water and canned food and nails and boards and a backpack and...

Well, let's get on with it.

Theme of the week:

 


Chuck F-ing Norris 
vs. 
The Zombie Apocalypse

Hell Yes!











(No, I'm not giving up on Daryl)

But seriously, I'm thinking Chuck will be one of the best additions to anyone's Zombie Apocalypse team!
 



Some excellent reasons why you should consider Chucky-boy for your team:

And the number one reason for choosing Chuck
(yeah, right there)

  • The only man with balls large enough to wear a sleeveless-Canadian Tuxedo.











Thursday, February 28, 2013

This writer's confession






I have a secret.

One that I'm sure most have figured out by now

I am a little bit of a geek...













I'm pretty sure, if there were a geek gene, I've got it.





This has resulted in an unhealthy collection of books and movies and social awkwardness...

But I'm fine with that

The only downside I've found is when 
I get invited out for trivia night with the sole purpose of helping my coworkers win...




Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Who do you write like?


Looking to see how your writing compares to others? 

Check out this site (borrowed from a fellow blogger)

I Write Like



When it comes to my books:


I write like
Cory Doctorow
I Write Like by Mémoires, journal software. Analyze your writing!






Monday, February 18, 2013

Looking for Inspiration? Try New Zealand



Why do so many amazing things happen in New Zealand?

New Zealand: an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses ‒ that of the North and South Islands ‒ and numerous smaller islands. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. 

  Lack of humans = perfect!

(Humans are dirty creatures)

 




They have airplanes promoting The Hobbit.











The native bird is the Kiwi... 


The flipping KIWI!!













In 1893 it became legal for all male and female citizens to vote!




And I think I even heard that the sun and the moon both rise and set on the shores of New Zealand...

Just watch!



http://io9.com/5980370/a-moonrise-unlike-any-youve-ever-seen

Friday, February 15, 2013

Zombie Friday: Zombie Love

Zombie Friday: Zombie Love

Did you make V-day worthwhile for your lover?

Good

Now for the best day of the week: Zombie Friday!

The day after Valentine's Day is better for many reasons here are a few:
  • the candy's on sale
  • the flowers are on sale
  • the restaurants are empty
  • everyone is happy because they just consumed a year's worth of chocolate in one sitting

So, Enjoy the day after Valentine's Day

 

And don't forget,
Zombies need love too!

They won't even be angry that it's a day late