It has been busy around here; but nothing far from the usual! I do have good news! The disk drive for my computer came in today! Now all I have to do is figure out exactly how to put it in...which will happen after I figure out how to take out the old one! So it could be interesting, but I plan on trying to do it tonight! So keep your fingers crossed!
With any luck, my computer should be up and running my tomorrow and I can get on and get back to work! I am hoping that the few manuscripts I tried to put on my jump drive right before it crashed transferred ok! I can't check because my work computer cannot support the jump drives I have (aka the porthole doesn't work right). The manuscripts were the ones I created about Bigfoot! However, if they did not save, I can easily re-write those...it would just be easier if they had saved!
Other than that, life is pushing right along. We are nearing the big election and the tension and excitement in the air is high! It is extremely exciting for me as it is not only my first election (that I am able to vote) but a historical one as well! I am ready to vote! In fact, so ready that I think either tomorrow or next week I will early vote!
So that is about it in the way of new news! I will keep you posted! Stay warm!
Creatively yours,
Kat
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Just for Fun
I am working on a few writing exercises to build up my characters for my novel. This entails being very creative, and dipping into my imagination as I think about what makes each of my girls unique. It is a really fun process, but it is time consuming! As I do this, I think about a lot of my favorite things and thought it would be fun to pull together a list of my favorite songs! So, below is the list of my favorite songs (not in any order) and you can click on them to listen and view them on You Tube! Enjoy!
One Step at a Time, Jordin Sparks
You Can't Hurry Love, Diana Ross and the Supremes
The Show, Lenka
I'll Always Come Back, K.T. Oslin
Charmed Life, from Uptown Girls
Come Next Monday, K.T. Oslin
Disturbia, Rhianna
It Happens, Sugarland
Just Dance, Lady Gaga
Animal Crackers, Melanie
Beautiful People, Melanie
Ballerina, Melanie (No video available at this time)
Pocket Full of Sunshine, Natasha Bedingfield
Love Song, Sara Bareilles
MORE TO COME SOON!
One Step at a Time, Jordin Sparks
You Can't Hurry Love, Diana Ross and the Supremes
The Show, Lenka
I'll Always Come Back, K.T. Oslin
Charmed Life, from Uptown Girls
Come Next Monday, K.T. Oslin
Disturbia, Rhianna
It Happens, Sugarland
Just Dance, Lady Gaga
Animal Crackers, Melanie
Beautiful People, Melanie
Ballerina, Melanie (No video available at this time)
Pocket Full of Sunshine, Natasha Bedingfield
Love Song, Sara Bareilles
MORE TO COME SOON!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Favorite Book Making it to Bigscreen
I am extremely excited to be counting down the days until I head to the movie theater to see The Secret Life of Bees, a novel by Sue Monk Kidd! This is my favorite book and one of the only books I have read more than once! In fact, I think I have read it 7 times! To the point where my copy is tattered and worn with love!
My personal copy of this book is special to me as it was a gift from someone on my 16th birthday. My high school art teacher gave it to me with a special message inside and I have cherished it since that day. It's a long story, but nevertheless, almost 6-years later I still love the book!
So go check-out a copy and snuggle under a blanket for a good read! I will note that there is some strong content in the book that could be triggering for some and it is by no means meant for children. Furthermore, guys beware...this is a definite chic flick all the way!
Anyone wishing to join me on October the 17th is welcome! I plan on getting dressed up, going to dinner, and then early to the movie to get good seats! It will be great just to have a fun night!
Creatively yours,
Kat
New Authors and the William Allen White Award Weekend!
I have been so focused on getting stuff completed for Mid-Terms and training at work for the new Illiad Program that I completely forgot to make a post that I had been wanting too! A few weeks ago I had the privilege of meeting not one, but two great authors! Lisa Harkrader, author of Airball: My Life in Briefs, and Ann Martin, author of The Babysitter Club Series, A Dog's Life, and many other books!
I had this honor because they were both the recipients of the William Allen White Award. An award that is given by the library I work at! Every year, two authors are selected as the winners and are flown down for a celebration and presentation of the award. This was my first year helping out with the event and I had a blast! I was the one who drove to Kansas City, Missouri to pick up Ann Martin and her handler. An adventure in itself! I will admit, as a child I was one of her biggest fans. So needless to say, my nerves were high as I pulled into the airport (finally... I am thinking of personally banning myself from Mapquest), on Friday, October the 3rd!
The drive back was crazy because of all the construction and detours, and ended up taking over 2 and a half hours, but it was nice to be able to talk to her. We had a chance to talk about the SCBWI and about her work as an author. It is really nice to be able to talk to people who have succeeded in the very same career path which you are just embarking on!
Although I did not get to go to all of the events that weekend (same weekend that I had to work and prepare for mid-term tests), I did get to attend two different dinners. It was great! Overall it was a great weekend and it awesome to say that I have met two amazing women; one of which I have wanted to meet since I was little!
I had this honor because they were both the recipients of the William Allen White Award. An award that is given by the library I work at! Every year, two authors are selected as the winners and are flown down for a celebration and presentation of the award. This was my first year helping out with the event and I had a blast! I was the one who drove to Kansas City, Missouri to pick up Ann Martin and her handler. An adventure in itself! I will admit, as a child I was one of her biggest fans. So needless to say, my nerves were high as I pulled into the airport (finally... I am thinking of personally banning myself from Mapquest), on Friday, October the 3rd!
The drive back was crazy because of all the construction and detours, and ended up taking over 2 and a half hours, but it was nice to be able to talk to her. We had a chance to talk about the SCBWI and about her work as an author. It is really nice to be able to talk to people who have succeeded in the very same career path which you are just embarking on!
Although I did not get to go to all of the events that weekend (same weekend that I had to work and prepare for mid-term tests), I did get to attend two different dinners. It was great! Overall it was a great weekend and it awesome to say that I have met two amazing women; one of which I have wanted to meet since I was little!
Friday, October 10, 2008
I don't know what is worse!
The stack of books I want to read, or the pile of ideas of things I want to write! They are both getting pretty tall! I have been going through a huge withdrawal in the absence of my computer! Yet at the same time, I have been working a lot with a few ideas! I am even excited to announce that I finally have come up with a Halloween book! Something I have been wanting to do for awhile now! So despite setbacks, I have been getting a little done!
Other than that, life is going at the same pace. It is Fall break, and I did actually manage to get away for a day. Currently I am in Ark City, Ks to visit family. I came last night and will leave in a few hours... a very short visit. But it was just good to get away. Honestly, I just really like to drive. It helps me clear my head and relax. There is nothing quite like driving through the flint hills, your favorite music filling the car, and knowing that you are in control of where you go.
On that note, I need to start getting ready to leave, but I wanted to pop in and say hello! Check out my website for the synopsis of the new book; I will post it soon! Actually, I may wait and do it on Halloween just for fun!
Creatively yours,
Kat
Other than that, life is going at the same pace. It is Fall break, and I did actually manage to get away for a day. Currently I am in Ark City, Ks to visit family. I came last night and will leave in a few hours... a very short visit. But it was just good to get away. Honestly, I just really like to drive. It helps me clear my head and relax. There is nothing quite like driving through the flint hills, your favorite music filling the car, and knowing that you are in control of where you go.
On that note, I need to start getting ready to leave, but I wanted to pop in and say hello! Check out my website for the synopsis of the new book; I will post it soon! Actually, I may wait and do it on Halloween just for fun!
Creatively yours,
Kat
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