Well, hello there!

Ok, today I have one more tip about the wonderful world of books! SQUEE!

Book Movement.

I am very new to this site, as I only discovered it yesterday. You can totally go visit at: bookmovement.com



So far, they have asked me to many questions, and want me to start a book club (meh.) but I think once you make it through the set-up, it should be fun! Go check it out and see what you think!

Oh, and I totally just signed up for the book giveaway newsletter! SCORE!

What a weekend!

So, I know you all are waiting on pins and needles to hear how Harry Potter World was!...IT WAS AWESOOOMMMEEE!!

Yes, the area is small, and there were about 10 MILLION people there, elbowing their way from store to store...but it was AMAZING!

Might I say, Universal did a GREAT job making it realistic and charming. The castle was a bit under scale, but still amazing. The best part is, if you have kids they have a "Child Swap" available...which is not as menacing as it sounds...if you want to ride the grown up rides and your kids aren't big enough, don't want to, or whatever the case may be, they can walk through the castle with you and then hang out in a room watching Harry Potter videos until you return and switch adults! I noticed that they had this feature on more than one ride, which is genius if you ask me!

Oh, and don't even get me started on the Butterbeer. Can you say "OUT OF THIS WORLD"?! Because that's what it is! Totally go for the frozen, because its hot outside in Florida pretty much every day, so you will need it to cool down, and because its the best.

I am going to upload tons of pictures tonight.


So, now that I have gotten all of my excitedness out, I have to tell the tale of the ride home. (This is sad, so be ready.) And trust me, small things don't happen to us...

As you can imagine there were 50 billion people headed home yesterday on the interstate, so we decided to make Tawanda (my GPS) take us on the back roads, which she likes to do... so we were cruising along on a forgotten highway going 65-70mph (the speed limit) right behind this large gray truck. My sister was driving and I was turned around talking to my nephew in the back seat, and hubbs was snoozing away. That is when it happened.

A white truck pulled out in front of us and the big gray truck. My sister screamed and I turned in time to see them hit. She swerved out of the road into the median to avoid us being part of the collision and we called 911. Hubbs woke up and sprung into action. (Let's just say this right here; I am SO glad he is law enforcement.)

Hubbs and I were both on the phone with 911 when he had to break the door of the white truck to pull a lady out and resuscitate her on the side of the road.

They life-flighted her to the local hospital, and I don't know how she or the other 7 people involved are.

This experience makes me remember all that law enforcement and first responders do for us. And I need to say thank you to all of them. You never know when you or your family are going to need them the most, and you never know when you are really going to need the person in the car next to you. So, Thank you to all of you out there.

Good Morning!

Good morning, loves!

So, today for all to see, I have decided that Small Review wins....**DRUM ROLL**

A Slytherine Tumbler!



WOOHOO!!!

Congrats, Small Review!

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!

SMALL REVIEW WINS!!

What she wins will be decided tomorrow at the park...but CONGRATS!!

So...might I say, even though I cannot ride the rides I am having a BLAST! I <3 Harry Potter World! This place is AWESOME! I will post pictures probably on Monday, and will let you guys know what Small Review won. SQUEE! Now I must go back and play with Kido McSquido! See you soon!!

Author Friday!!

Happy Author Friday from Universal!! SQUEEE!!

Today we have a WONDERFUL author, that I have come to absolutely adore...

OTTILIE WEBER!!



Isn't she a cutie?! Ok, over my raving...here is her interview...


1)When was your first book published?

My first work, End of the Line, came to life for the world to see March 2nd 2009 when I was a freshman in college. However I wrote it when I was fifteen or sixteen years old in High School, and it is based off a nightmare I had on and off for years.



2) When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

Oh god, um on and off for years. I found a journal not too long ago from my third or fourth grade class my teacher made the class keep. I can still remember not really sure what I was suppose to be writing so I just rambling on about this story that was in my head, about some girl named Mississippi. I to this day could not fully tell you what I was thinking when I wrote that. In middle school it was periodic when I started, more of something that was on my mind of an idea. Started with a remake of Rapunzel, which is one of my favorite fairy tales growing up. However I had this weird dream my freshman year in high school (apparently dreams can be good muses!), which happened to be in mute, go figure, I could not get the dream out of my head. I started writing it and my friends at the time read it as I went along. I absolutely loved the characters and Project US (the story) just really started the idea of many. I think I just made a short question into a long babble feast, but for me writing has been a way to let out imagination and work out dreams more then a ‘this will be my career’! I want to write for the rest of my life, I want to publish hopeful for years to become, but the idea of writing is not a career to me, but something bigger and more fulfilling especially for my sanity!

3) What is the hardest part about being a writer?

GRAMMAR! What a vile word that fully deserves the caps! Grammar and I do not get a long what so ever, mortal enemies! I’m missing that computer chip in my head to help process it. Of course writer’s block is in alliances with Grammar, together they are a powerful army to try to conquer my mind! However my mind is able to surpass this grand force more times to at least get stories done.

4) What inspires you?

What inspires me? Hm, I would say a few things music seriously helps me get started. Sometimes real situations in life help inspire me, or even actual people in my life just spark something. If I’m having writers block two movies help to kick some gears into work a little, Alex and Emma along with Shakespeare in Love. Sometimes reading itself gets me into the mood to write. Also procrastination on whatever homework I have help inspires me to write, sometimes my mind is in the best creative mood during when I should not be writing. So I’ll make notes and try to go back to the story later on.

5) How many books have you written?

Well, I have one published and one that will be published in May, so I guess one and a half? Although, I’ve started around or probably above thirty stories, so prepare to keep an eye out for more to come! They are all young adult stories, but I try to have a few kind of different genres in the mix to keep everyone interested because I know I like to read diverse stuff, along with write it so may others.

6) Tell me a little about your current WIP. (Work In Progress)

Okay so I’ll try to keep this answer shorter then some of the other answers I have been giving. As mentioned in the previous question I have many stories started, but I mentioned to Jessica that I have another book coming out in the spring and she asked if I minded sharing about it here. I love talking about my writing, I’m open to talking to people, and if you check out my blog I’m pretty good about sharing what is going on it if you keep an eye out…

However the one coming out in the spring is called Family Ties. The book is about understanding one’s family history and watching what you wish for. Abby is having a rough summer, waitressing at a snobby restaurant, her best friend Cory is being an idiot, and getting kidnapped on her way home from work!
7) What is your favorite genre to read?

I mostly like to read Young Adult. I like the character development better with this genre, along with the plots seem more interesting. However I do like Dan Brown’s writing, my mom and I share his books along with some of V.C. Andrews’ works. However I will admit I have given in to a couple Romance novels for after a semester ends and I just need something mindless to gain an attention span from all the reading I do in a semester. I love Shakespeare also, even though I may not always understand his words, his words are so alluring. I occasionally like to pick up classics also my reading is a little all over the place. Haha wow answered this in as authors instead of genres, so some subcategories in this area I enjoy pretty much anything not too much mushy. I could spend hours talking about books, but I’m not really sure if I have a specific genre. To name just a couple of authors I really enjoy, Laura Faria Stolarz, Sarah Dessen, and Holly Black and for this holiday season I have 10 books coming my way, all by authors I have not read yet so I’m excited!
8) What is the one thing you want to tell the world the most?

Don’t let people tell you, you can not do something, if it is a passion of yours and it does not cause harm to society or anyone go for it! Also, despite what I write I have not always been love’s number one cheerleader (my inner band member just shuddered), and I really don’t have the best luck in it myself, but it’s out there and people should not ever give up on it.

Thanks, Ottilie! HUGGELS!

Ok, you can check out her blog here and her book here!

Also, I will be announcing the winner of the giveaway tomorrow!! SQUEE!!!

Happy Tuesday!

Ok, I am sorry to say it, but getting ready for this trip is leaving me no time to blog...so I will be back on Friday with my author feature, and Saturday with the contest winner!! See you then!

Happy Monday!

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and are looking forward to New Years!

The holiday season has officially kicked my butt, so I did not finish my current book. :(

So, today I will chat instead.

I am EXTREMELY excited about Friday because, 1) I have a GREAT author lined up for you guys and 2) I'M GOING TO HARRY POTTER WORLD!! *Happy dance*

Early on Friday morning, Me, my crazy sister, the hubbs and Kido McSquido (my 3 year old nephew AKA SuperSpawn if you follow Holly) are running away for New Years! We have our tickets, our game plan, and now we are anxiously waiting for Friday. *twitch twitch*

And how many of you wonderful people are Harry Potter fans? A lot? WOOHOO! That's great because I believe I will be doing my first giveaway from there! :D

Are you excited? I sure am!!

Ok, if you want to enter here is how:

1) Must be a follower (new or old will do)
2) Leave a comment on this post with your first name and email by noon Thursday EST
3) Tell me what house you are and your favorite color
4) Wait anxiously with me until Saturday when I announce who wins!

The winner will be chosen at random (I will probably put names in a hat/jar/cup to draw from)

SQUEEE! HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!!!!! *Dances away*