Posted Jul 31 2011 in author, Chocolate Sunday, Compelling Stories, Miscellany, Patty Blount
Spent a wonderful, relaxing Saturday with my husband’s sister and her husband yesterday. It was nice lounging in the pool, laughing and joking around. It was like time stood still for a few hours. My brother-in-law – bless his heart – told me about this segment he’d seen on the Travel channel that made him […]
Read More...Posted Jul 27 2011 in author, Patty Blount, Stereotypes in Fiction, teens
As you know, I’m a YA author. I keep seeing headlines in my Google stream announcing that Teens Don’t Like to Read and honestly, they disturb me. Last week, my youngest son and I had a date to see the last Harry Potter movie, an event that marks the end of a treasured Mommy & […]
Read More...Posted Jul 24 2011 in author, Chocolate Sunday, Miscellany, Patty Blount
One week down! *pumps fist* Last week, I mentioned my plans to practice moderation when it comes to my chocolate consumption. Doctor’s orders… my blood sugar is a bit high and diabetes has struck my parents and my grandparents. My first week was um… tough. And by tough, I mean like coping with 100-degree heat […]
Read More...Posted Jul 21 2011 in Miscellany
July’s pick for Book Hungry is World Without Heroes: The Beyonders, by Brandon Mull. What It’s About This is from Goodreads: “Jason Walker has often wished his life could be a bit less predictable–until a routine day at the zoo ends with Jason suddenly transporting from the hippo tank to a place unlike anything he’s […]
Read More...Posted Jul 18 2011 in Miscellany
My recent trip to the RWA National Convention in Manhattan this month resulted in an abundance of conference swag – primarily consisting of books. My to-be-read pile is so large, my husband is hoping to declare it as another dependent for tax purposes. So, I guess it’s time to get rid of some of these […]
Read More...Posted Jul 17 2011 in Miscellany
I had a physical recently involving blood work and to my surprise, the results indicate my blood sugar is a bit high. Nothing to worry about but something to watch. Pre-diabetes, my doctor said. So, I am now struggling to come to terms with the dreaded M word. Moderation. “Everything in moderation.” As you know […]
Read More...Posted Jul 10 2011 in author, chocolate, Chocolate Sunday, Jeff Somers, Patty Blount, What I'm Reading, YA
A few days back, my friend Jeff Somers sent me this link containing news about a personal 3D printer that uses chocolate instead of ink to create chocolate shapes. Let’s pause for a moment to honor the inventors of this most amazing device. Is this not the coolest thing ever? It could be the most important invention […]
Read More...Posted Jul 6 2011 in author, fiction, National Conference, New York City, Patty Blount, RWA, YA
Last week, I had the great pleasure of attending RWA’s National Conference, held in New York City. This may surprise you – especially if you’ve ever heard me speak – but even though I was born and raised in the New York borough of Queens, I’ve only been to Manhattan a dozen times or so. […]
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