What defines your year?

My life goes beyond writing and reading . . . but since this is a writing/reading/creativity blog, I'm going to define my reading life by authors. Sound weird? It might. I read a lot of books and I've noticed a trend. In 2007 I read Lois Lowery for the first time (as an adult) and I gobbled up all her books that year. In 2008 I devoured all of Eva Ibbotsons books. In 2009, I discovered Neal Shusterman for the very first time and read every book that I could get my hands on that he had written. There may be a couple more that I need to read, but I've read pert' near all ov'em!

It makes me wonder what author I'll discover or rediscover in 2010. Any suggestions? I'm up for it!

Consequently, I didn't reach the "50 books in a year" challenge, but I had fun trying. :0)

Also, I want to appologize for not being more involved w/ my blog friends at the end of this year. Along w/ my kids going all all different directions since school started and my current writing rut, I've had less time for blog interaction. I'm going to go visit blogs right now to make up for it.


Happy New Year, and Happy reading!

Books, books and more books! Here's a link to a giveaway!

OK, not only was Christina Farley an awesome host for Critter, but she's also a very generous gal. She's hosting a massive book giveaway. Go to her blog NOW to enter! Clickety-click right here!

I'm drooling all over this giveaway! Wowza!

Critter's new Destination!

YaY! Christina Farley has chosen a new destination for Critter. He's going to visit Nandini in New England!

Stay posted for Critter's new adventures in New England.

Would you like Critter to come visit you?

It's time for Critter to leave Korea. Would you like him to come visit you? Christina Farley will be choosing a new location for Critter on Wed. so head on over to her blog, leave a message and maybe Critter will come to visit you next!

Good luck!

Critter is in Korea!!!!

I'm so dang giddy! Critter is in Korea with Christina Farley and he's being treated like royalty. They made him a little outfit, took him shopping and he went to visit a historic Palace in Seoul. Is it normal to feel jealous of a piece of painted foam board? This is one lucky piece of art.



YOuv'e got to check out Christina's posts!

Also, don't forget to check out Critter's creator, Ian Sands.

ohhhhhh! BOOK GIVE-A-WAY!!!! YaY~

For a great book giveaway, check out Tabitha's blog right here!

You gotta luv people who give away books! you go girl!