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Bits and Bobs

I’ve been really pathetic about blogging lately, so have some linkspams and random thoughts. :)

  • As you can see, I’ve returned to the old Super Catherine layout idea, although with some tweaks – mainly to make it a two-column one.
  • I’ve also been working on a brand new novel (the first part of a planned trilogy) in the vein of shows like Roswell and The Vampire Diaries. However the comparison to the former – especially when combined with the main couple being compared to Michael and Maria – often leaves people a bit confused. As such I have been introducing many people to the show and being antsy while I wait for DVDs. I have had to make do with music videos.
  • While on my Roswell kick, I discovered this thing where people make credits for shows in the styles of others. For example, here’s the Roswell opening in the styles of Charmed, Alias, Stargate SG1 and The OC. And in the style of Roswell we have Buffy, Doctor Who and Charmed. And last but not least, we have Supernatural in the styles of Charmed and Friends. I don’t know about you, but I’d watch that second show.
  • I am about half-way through A Game of Thrones. I have yet to watch the show and will do so once I’m through the books (I have the box set which is up until A Feast for Crows) but I am happy to say that I am now able to understand at least a few of the references people have been making.
  • I found this post by Giraffe Days which showcases YA cover trends. So many solemn white girls in prom dresses – it’s no wonder I keep forgetting what book it is I’m meant to be looking for, as it gets lost in a sea of similar covers.
  • I am wishing I had a tablet and have been drooling over the Samsung Galaxy Tab in particular. Maybe if I save up a lot I’ll be able to get myself one before NaNo.
  • Speaking of NaNo, I haven’t made my decision of what story to write. So far there are two main contenders: a witch story vs an aliens story.

And that’s pretty much it, I’m afraid. Until next time!

I Think I Shall Spirit Myself Away

I’m not a faerie but I need more than this life so I became
This creature representing more to you than just another girl
And if I had a chance to change my mind I wouldn’t for the world

Swallow by Emilie Autumn

So I have been thinking about what I want to read over the summer/next few months/year and I have come up with something that is either going to be very fun or very… not. I have a lot of faerie books on my shelves, many of which I have yet to read – there are at least five series I can name off the top of my head1 that I have read one or more books of but have not finished (even though, in the cases of some, I own the next book, if not the whole series).

So, since I am in the mood for lots and lots of faerie stuff, and it has been a long time since I have read books in some of these series, I have decided to make it a little project.

The project basically boils down to:

That’s right. I am going to see if I can READ ALL THE FAERIE BOOKS. ALL OF THEM.

Well, not exactly, but you get my point. Not all this reading will be in a row – I will be reading other types of fiction, of course – but I will do my best to make sure that series will be read one after the other. It will be an interesting experiment to see how it’s like to that2. After I finish a series I’ll post my thoughts on it; it won’t be an official review but it will be something.

I have started to make a list of books I would like to (re)read. Most of these I already have and several I have already read, but there are also ones I will have to acquire in some way (purchase or library, basically). There will obviously be ones that I have missed, so if you have any suggestions (or want clarification on which ones have been read/I own etc.) comment away. :)

Behold the list! »

  1. Wicked Lovely, Tithe, Iron Court, Soul Screamers and Wondrous Strange []
  2. I haven’t done that in years – mostly it’s been books one and two and then wait for the third to be released []

Some Pre-NaNo Reading

I seriously doubt I will get through all of these books in the next month but it is nice to have a smaller “to read” list than normal. :)

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