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Post by Becca Mills on May 15, 2014 11:02:42 GMT -5
Backpfeifengesicht is my favourite. The sickening regret you feel when our hard drive dies and you don't have a back-up? <google> Bummer. Not even close. Here's a hint:  |
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Post by Becca Mills on May 15, 2014 11:11:40 GMT -5
Is that a Backpfeifengesicht or what? Right down to the flashy bespoke suit and purple silk pocket hanky paired with the unbuttoned shirt collar and crooked half-Windsor knot. I know "I'm too rich to give a fuck" is a thing, but this is really over the top. And why bother with make-up if you're not going to do your chin?
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Post by Pru Freda on May 15, 2014 12:49:05 GMT -5
Those are an amazing mix of things I wish there was a word for and things I'm pleasantly surprised other cultures feel they need a word for. Backpfeifengesicht is my favourite. Hmm. Is that what's wrong with my neck, I wonder.  |
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Post by lindymoone on May 16, 2014 3:51:47 GMT -5
Lynda: I first read your comment, above, out of context... and I thought: "What a wonderful first line for a book about a ghost who's just been guillotined". Meanwhile, I just went off to read She's very new blog, She is Victorious, and that made me remember when mine was just a pup. So I'm posting the link to my first ever blog post right here. I am proud of and mortified by it, in equal measure. As these things should be.  |
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Post by lindymoone on May 23, 2014 4:34:41 GMT -5
Just wrote my first book review in ages, for "she" of many pen names (Victoria Leybourne) and her novella, Bloody Zombies. Please take a look!
Or just read the short version on Amazon(She says she doesn't read her reviews, but she really wouldn't mind this one.) |
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Post by Victoria on May 24, 2014 4:10:56 GMT -5
Oh Lindy, that's so kind of you! Thank you so much! *hugs*
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Post by lindymoone on Jun 1, 2014 5:40:55 GMT -5
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Post by lindymoone on Jun 3, 2014 2:57:19 GMT -5
From time to time, I like to shine a spotlight on an indie author whose writing is dynamite -- who deserves a little more attention. I call it "Indie Author Appreciation Day." Today, I feature a delightfully creepy author of horror and more, Harvey Click. Have a look, and maybe even read the first two chapters of one of his novels, The Bad Box. Indie Author Appreciation Day: Harvey Click |
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Post by lindymoone on Jun 23, 2014 5:09:48 GMT -5
Yes, it's Indie Author Appreciation Day. AGAIN! Today, I feature our very own pub-buddy, Lynda Wilcox. Please check out the post and share it if you can, because Lynda's light-hearted mysteries deserve a shout-out. Thanks! |
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Post by lindymoone on Jun 30, 2014 10:13:49 GMT -5
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Post by Pru Freda on Jun 30, 2014 11:26:24 GMT -5
Love it, Lindy. Great read. (And thanks for the shout out the week before.  ) |
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Post by lindymoone on Jun 30, 2014 12:10:52 GMT -5
Any time, Lynda I think it's a very good article -- so good that I wrote and asked for permission to reblog, since there was no reblog button! And then I got some samples of his books. Seems like a very funny guy. I must take the credit (and the blame) for the blinding beauty that is this, though. John L. Monk said it crashed his computer:  |
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Post by Becca Mills on Jul 1, 2014 11:32:09 GMT -5
That's good stuff on the passive voice, but holy cow it's long!  In brief, yeah, we have the passive voice because it's useful. There's nothing wrong with it ... unless you're using it when active voice would be the better choice. |
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Post by lindymoone on Jul 1, 2014 11:52:31 GMT -5
Yes... it's a bit of a dissertation, isn't it? More article than blog post. But at least he's amusing! |
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Post by Becca Mills on Jul 1, 2014 12:14:05 GMT -5
Yes... it's a bit of a dissertation, isn't it? More article than blog post. But at least he's amusing! Yeah, he definitely write well. Very good examples, too. |
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Post by lindymoone on Nov 6, 2014 4:35:11 GMT -5
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Post by Suzy on Nov 6, 2014 12:07:10 GMT -5
Loved the post, Lindy! Especially the references to Winny the Pooh.
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Post by lindymoone on Nov 6, 2014 12:26:48 GMT -5
Thank you, Suzy! One can never get enough Pooh, I always say.
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Post by SunshineOnMe on Nov 6, 2014 17:12:46 GMT -5
That was hilarious! I'm sorry about the drawings though.
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Post by Rinelle Grey on Nov 6, 2014 18:08:42 GMT -5
Loved it!
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