Week in Short

TGIF! Only three more days until Christmas break. Only three...more...days...

Song of the week: Haunted by Taylor Swift. I think this is my favorite song on Speak Now.

Glee song of the week: Last Christmas. I was so hoping Finn and Rachel would sing that song. It's perfect for them.

Must Read:
Who decides titles and cover art?
When you should quit writing

News:
FIRST TRAILER for Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides is here!!!

Upstart Crow is going on holiday from December 15 to January 23, 2011.

Caroline in Space:
How do you choose between multiple offers?
When an agent offers you representation

Novel Journey:
6 tips for surviving negative reviews

Querytracker:
Handling conflicting critiques
Resubmissions and Re-queries

Strangest Situation:
Hold Still: Losing a friend to depression
Small behaviors add up
Psychiatrist or psychologist?

In Movies:
  • Stardust -- Loved this movie!! Loved the fantasy and Tristan's evolution as a character. Though Captain Shakespeare was still my favorite. 9.5/10
  • Dirty Dancing -- Older movie, but definitely a classic. Loved it. I don't know how I've never managed to see it before. 10/10
  • Cutting Edge: Fire and Ice (rewatch) -- I'm not quite sure why I've seen this movie as many times as I have, but it never gets old. 8/10
  • Some Kind of Wonderful (rewatch) -- I love this movie so much. It was made in 1987, but it's definitely a timeless classic. 10/10
In Writing:
Revisions are in progress for Burning Bridges. Currently checking into ways I can get my entire manuscript printed without having to do it at home. Meanwhile, I have a couple of new ideas bouncing around inside my brain.

Everyone have a great weekend and I'll see you on Monday!

Comments

Caitlin R. O'Connell said…
Stardust is an AWESOME movie! It's a wonderful book, too, although Captain Shakespeare isn't in it.
December 19, 2010 at 1:22 PM
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