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1/25/2015

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So, I've been trying to get through the Oscar nominated movies so I can be up with what everyone is talking about and so far I'm doing pretty good. Here's a brief discussion of the ones I've seen so far.

Boyhood- It was long, but it didn't really feel long. It was well done and definitely unique since it was filmed over a period of 12 years. I didn't like the way they referred to and talked about women throughout it. I found it unnecessarily crass and patriarchal. The repeated comments about getting some pussy was a big turnoff. And the main male character Mason was a bit too emo gloomy for me.

Wild- This movie is one that really sticks with you. It was well done, the music fits the movie so well and I hummed the theme song for days after. It was also a little too spit in your face vulgar in certain flashback scenes. The scenes of her actually hiking were the best I think, and all in all it was really good. Yes, I know it's not up for best picture but it has several other nominations.

American Sniper- This is a typical Army movie. It was good, if you like that sort of thing. The end is sad, since you know it's a true story, but whenever it comes to American made military movies I never how much I can believe and how much is propaganda, so it's hard for me to really get on board with this one.

Birdman- This movie is just fucked up. I kept leaving the room to go do other stuff because it just wasn't interesting enough to keep me glued to the couch and therefore I really don't know what the point was or how it ended. It did have some weird paranormal shit in it. I only saw one small scene with Emma Stone so I'm not sure how she stacks up with some of the other actress contenders.

The Grand Budapest hotel- I saw this movie months and months ago. It was good. It was funny. It was interesting. It was filmed in a unique way that kept it very fresh, and I liked the story. It wasn't terribly moving or thought provoking though so I don't think it's really in the same competition.

The Imitation Game-So far, this is my pick for best movie. It was sooooo good. I was glued to the tv to see what happened. I love that it was a true story, I love that it's British, I love that it is truly fascinating history and I think the truth of how gay men were treated in those days is really important for us all to know today. Benadict Cumberbatch did a terrific job portraying Alan Turing and I've always liked Keira Knightley so it's pretty much the best in the bucket right now.

I will get to last three as soon as I can but they will have to be really good to beat out the Imitation game.




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aaaand, it's gone

1/23/2015

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So, as I mentioned a few days ago I have removed most of AMARANTHINE from this site. I've left the first 3 chapters so new visitors can get their feet wet.

The good news is I can finally publish! I expect to get it off to the publisher within a few days and a few weeks after that it will be available at all e-retailers, so if you would like to own a copy you will soon be able to.

And, if you read it here for free and you see it on Amazon or somewhere else, please leave a rating and a comment as to how you liked it.

That's it for today,

See you all soon
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Yowza

1/20/2015

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I had a record breaking 975 page views on Sunday. Woohoo. I assume that everyone has been able to finish reading AMARANTHINE by now. How much did you love it!?? Aaah, Astral has finally grown herself a backbone and some independence and struck out on her own. From here on she really takes control of her life.

Book 2 has been started. I wish I had more time to work on it. I really wish I had the 300 bucks to get Book 1 online and for sale. Unfortunately, like everyone else, there always seems to be something more urgent to spend that money on. Soon people, soon. In the meantime I am going to be removing most of Amaranthine from this site tomorrow so If you haven't had a chance to finish reading, I suggest doing it in a hurry.

But for today I'm just posting a funny cat picture. Cause you can never have enough funny cat pictures.

hahaha, now that is mane.
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Found some books to try

1/11/2015

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I've read a few of these, and many more look good/interesting/ I'll have to search them and download a few. I'll be sure to let you know which ones pass my good taste ;)
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I need a mini recorder

1/7/2015

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I keep getting great blog post ideas while out and about, and I think 'oh I'll remember that for sure it's great' and then I get home and I've forgotten it. 

So, I have no idea what to talk about.

I'll try again tomorrow.

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Happy New Year!!

1/1/2015

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Jan 1st 2015. It's finally here. My little blog and weekly chapter addition has been going strong for a year now and building ground every week. Thank you to everyone who came back week after week to see what Astral and Davn do next.

As part of a New Year's celebration I am posting the final chapters all at once today. Read how it all ends, and then leave a review on this post and tell me how you liked it. Your comments are appreciated.

Thanks again, and all the best in 2015.
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