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...

Source: theberry.com via Meredith on Pinterest

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!

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

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

Happy V-Day

Happy Valentine's Day!!

I won't be spending this little holiday at work!

So what does that mean?

I'll be laying around drinking wine and eating chocolate and stressing over my manuscript.

Don't follow in my shoes, go do something romantic.

Looking for Inspiration? Try Australia

 

Looking for Inspiration?

Looking to get away and let your hair blow in the wind?

Looking for a place to relax and swim and get eaten by sharks?

Want to feel the rush of salty air between your balls?

My suggestion: Australia!

 Some interesting facts to aid your decision:

1.  Australia = Liquor!

Apparently the first European settlers in Australia drank more alcohol per person than any other community in the history of mankind. 

*Sign me up for that shit. My liver loves the ETOH!

In 1954 Bob Hawke made it into the Guinness Record Book: he sculled 2.5 pints of beer in 11 seconds. Bob Hawke went on to become the Prime Minister of Australia. 



2. Australia is home to the Echidna. 

Don't know what an Echidna is, watch the informative video below. 
Even if you do know, watch it, it's friggin' awesome:







3.  Police force = Convicts behaving goodly
 

Australia's first police force was a band of 12 of the most well behaved Convicts.

4. Australia is home to some talented bloggers/writers: 

• http://absurdwordnerd.blogspot.com/
•   http://fandelyon.com/

How should I plan for childcare during the Zombie Apocalypse?

Welcome to another Zombie Friday!

First, the countdown: TWD 2 days! Hell Yes!

 Question of the week:

How should I plan for childcare during the Zombie Apocalypse?

Answer:

You Don't!!

If When the Zombie Apocalypse hits you don't let those wee-babies out of your sight!

I'm serious!

 

You don't leave them with Grandma, 

or with this stranger who doesn't give a crap,

or tell them to stay in the house. 

(Dear God don't ever leave them in the house alone)

Why?

Because kids don't listen and bad shit always happens.

(I can say this with confidence, I have a 6yr old.)

 


You know those annoying backpacks with leashes that people use in the mall, 

and we all laugh, 
and point, 
and say things like: 
"I'd never put my kid in one of those."

(yeah, right there, those)

Buy one!

Put it in your Apocalypse-emergency kit

and fill it with ammo.

Why?

You ask.

What's the point?

You ask.

Case in point right there.

 

Because 

there is no phone-a-friend option, when your kid goes missing and there are Zombies roaming about.

Source: aboutzombies.net via Meredith on Pinterest