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Month: September 2008

Out of Context

September 30, 2008
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Kudos to Nancy "Cutie Pie" Frank for coming up with such a great blog post title. However, I do not want to blog about Context. I feel like if I do, I’ll have to admit it’s over, and I don’t wanna. But you can check out the bazillion pics I took of the awesomeness. It’s amazing how great people…

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Tea in Space: Chalice

September 25, 2008
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This month’s "Tea in Space" podcast covers the rich fantasy world of Robin McKinley’s newest book, Chalice. Join us for Pomegranate Pizazz Tea, local honey, and conversation as the Genre Chicks discuss the merits of strong heroines, the balance of power…and Alethea’s secret shame. Kitti, like Pooh, loves her honey! Tweet

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I Spent Saturday In Bed With Wil Wheaton

September 22, 2008
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…well, I did. Blame it on Scalzi — I ordered the book right after he sent that velvet painting. Title: Just a Geek Author: Wil Wheaton Publisher: O’Reilly Pub date: June 2004 EAN: 9780596007683   If all you know about Wil Wheaton is Stand by Me and Star Trek’s Wesley Crusher, you don’t know Wil. If you’ve ever visited…

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How’s the Weather?

September 20, 2008
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It may be Hotter Than Hell but the Dark Side has cookies! This month, join Genre Chick Alethea Kontis as she shares iced tea in the summer heat with sweet and spicy romance author Jackie Kessler. Enjoy! Read the interview here. Tweet

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IGMS: Princess Alethea’s Magical Elixir

September 19, 2008
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Princess Alethea’s Magical Elixir Reviewing lots of books, sir ‘swhat I do. Was this one good sir? Well, it was cut from wood, sir. With binding like it should, sir. A positive review! Check out my debut review Of Elizabeth C. Bunce’s A Curse Dark As Gold at IGMS today!(Or walk the plank, matey…) Tweet

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Photo Meme

September 18, 2008
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 ‘Cause if all your friends jump off the bridge and you don’t, life is pretty lonely. Take a picture of yourself right now.Don’t change your clothes, don’t fix your hair…just take a picture.Post that picture with NO editing.Post these instructions with your picture. Tweet

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Genre Chick Interview: Jackie Kessler

September 13, 2008
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It may be Hotter Than Hell but the Dark Side has cookies! This month, join Genre Chick Alethea Kontis as she shares iced tea in the summer heat with sweet and spicy romance author Jackie Kessler. Enjoy! ************* Alethea Kontis: What exactly are succubi and incubi? What drew you to write about them as opposed to the traditional characters…

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Attention Nashvillians!

September 8, 2008
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It’s time for The Scene’s BEST OF NASHVILLE Reader’s Poll! There are a TON of categories…but it’s a heck of a lot of fun for anyone who lives in Nashville or its surrounding counties. Ballots need to be filled out by September 10th. Some of my votes:Favorite Local Artist: Janet LeeFavorite Local Author: Mike LeeFavorite Public School Teacher: Carol BerningFavorite Chinese…

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