Back in January, I made it my goal to read a book a week. By the summer I blew that goal out of the water. With so many books read over the year, it’s hard to pick just five. I did it though, Lurkdom, just for you*. What were the best books you’ve read this year? * Though, as with
On Unemployment… and Writing
Six weeks ago, I was laid off from the day job. The same day job that should’ve only lasted three weeks in 2007. This fact hasn’t softened the blow and I’ve been staving off a major bout of emo-ness for weeks. This totally explains why I still haven’t cleaned the basement. Unless you’ve been laid off or are very close
The Flippant Girl’s Guide to Surviving the Holidays
Credit Whereas Thanksgiving is a one-day-a-year phenomena, December through early January is riddled with holidays and holiday parties. If you’re not careful, you can sucked into three events in a night. This many parties and dinners will seriously expand your waist. (Trust me, I’m a professional.) Of course, you can be in the opposite boat and not have even have
Zombie Holiday Gift Guide 2011
Zombie Thursdays is a weekly feature with guest blogger, Miranda. You can read more about her here. There’s only a week and a half left to get your Christmas shopping done! I’ve barely started, but hopefully I’ll think of some good gifts to buy in the next week. How are you all in the Lurkdom doing on your shopping? Are
Yay! Fictional Christmas
Every Wednesday, YA Highway asks their readership a simple question to answer on your blog. Once you answer, you link your blog in the comments for other readers to hop on board. This is Road Trip Wednesday. Today’s topic: What would be the ideal holiday present for your main character (or favorite character)? Credit I’m entirely engrossed in my requested