Member: KimberlyL

Hi! I just now hopped over from Belle Yang's discussion thread (What sparked your interest in Shakespeare?) in the Globe discussion group; and the first thing I see is "Antiquarian Books". The last time I saw (heard) this label was in the movie (DVD) 84 Charing Cross Road. Did that have influence in selecting this as a business sign?

posted by Naren559 at 6:51 pm (EST) on Mar 25, 2009

Sorry for the shameless self-promotion, but I thought you might like to know that my new novel, Dirty Little Angels, is now available. Thought you might be interested since people have compared it to Flanney O'Connor, who I noticed was on your shelf. By the way, if you'd be willing to read the book and post your comments here (and on amazon.com possibly), I'd be glad to send you an e-book version of the book by e-mail. Let me know. Here's a summary in case you're interested:

Set in the slums of New Orleans, among clusters of crack houses and abandoned buildings, Dirty Little Angels is the story of sixteen year old Hailey Trosclair. When the Trosclair family suffers a string of financial hardships and a miscarriage, Hailey finds herself looking to God to save her family. When her prayers go unanswered, Hailey puts her faith in Moses Watkins, a failed preacher and ex-con. Fascinated by Moses's lopsided view of religion, Hailey, and her brother Cyrus, begin spending time down at an abandoned bank that Moses plans to convert into a drive-through church. Gradually, though, Moses's twisted religious beliefs become increasingly more violent, and Hailey and Cyrus soon find themselves trapped in a world of danger and fear from which there may be no escape.

If you'd like to read the first chapter, you can read it here:
http://christophertusa.com/blog/?page_id...

Take care,

Chris

posted by cmtusa at 11:05 pm (EST) on Mar 16, 2009

Hi Kimberly, that's okay about your plans changing. That's great that you get to spend more time with your friend. I'm looking forward to our August meeting too. It'll be fun to explore a bit of Seattle as a bonus. When I was watching the last few episodes of Grey's Anatomy and they'd show the big Market sign or something of the city I'd be thinking "Hey! I'll be seeing some of that soon!"

We really haven't been talking much about the get-together, guess we'll start chatting more when the time gets closer.

posted by katylit at 6:35 pm (EST) on Jun 5, 2008

I don't mind being your travel sounding board at all, please feel free to ask as many questions as you like. sandragon is probably a good sounding board too.

There is a vehicle ferry, called the Coho, that sails out of Port Angeles straight into the Inner Harbour in Victoria http://www.cohoferry.com/ Not sure if this will help you, but it's another option anyways. The ferries from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Victoria (Swartz Bay)are certainly great, always very busy in the summer, http://www.bcferries.com/

posted by katylit at 1:02 pm (EST) on Mar 25, 2008

Believe it or not, this post is in response to the question you asked about the end of Torchwood. He actually said that he found...and it was a boy's name. I felt like it was the name of a child, I can't remember why. Did you feel the same way I did about the show? I couldn't stop watching it but I was a little disappointed in where they went with some of the episodes. I thought they should have developed some of the relationships more and some of the characters more, instead of having it be so plot driven, because the plots weren't that riveting. And yet, I did watch it right to the bitter end. I do love Sci-Fi. Mary Beth

posted by mmignano11 at 8:29 pm (EST) on Mar 14, 2008

Hey there. Yes there is no real feud. Cute new profile picture!

posted by Marensr at 3:45 pm (EST) on Mar 12, 2008

Sorry, Kimber, I haven't checked my LT account in over 6 months. Certainly I want you to be my friend.

posted by rbarkhordar at 12:38 am (EST) on Mar 7, 2008

Here's the link for G&M Restaurant, where I got the crabcakes picture. They do indeed ship frozen on dry ice, I think. Although I've never had them shipped since they're about 30 minutes from my house...8^}

http://www.gandmcrabcakes.com/

If you try 'em, let me know how it works out!

posted by drneutron at 7:44 am (EST) on Feb 20, 2008

Yes, I am, just not right away. So, is it REALLY as good as Tolkien?

posted by clamairy at 3:12 pm (EST) on Feb 15, 2008

Hi - Thanks for adding my catalog to your "interesting libraries" list. I see you are also fond of disaster books - and you have actually read all of yours!

You are so lucky to live in Bozeman - so gorgeous, but it seems like it is more crowded every time I have a chance to get over there.

You might enjoy Bad Land: An American Romance by Jonathan Raban. It is nonfiction, about the homesteaders who were lured onto the arid MT and Dakota prairies by the promise that "the rain follows the plow". Also The Children's Blizzard, mentioned in that disaster thread - that one is more Dakotas, but still a compelling story.

posted by oregonobsessionz at 8:37 pm (EST) on Feb 11, 2008

Well, you can rest easy in that, because following that there was a quick flash through a bunch of clip-lets from the rest of the season, which included at least one shot of Captain Hart.

posted by WillSteed at 8:42 pm (EST) on Feb 7, 2008

Ooh I just started reading that a few days back. It is lovely. It has such great descriptions that it reads at a slower pace but I think you will love it. Did you already buy it or do you want me to mail you my copy when I am done.

posted by Marensr at 3:52 pm (EST) on Jan 17, 2008

Heh, Heh, Heh! I am a book pusher! Which book did you at to your wishlist?

posted by Marensr at 2:07 pm (EST) on Jan 17, 2008

Thanks, Kim, for the nice comment on my user name. The name Brand comes from my husband; the wine is a nod to Tolkien and my love for the Shire.

M

posted by monicabrandywine at 4:41 pm (EST) on Jan 13, 2008