How Clarrisa Burden Learned to Fly-- Book Review

This is the story of one woman who life until now has seemed fairly normal. She is thirty something , married , and goes about her daily routine as a writer. .However , it is soon discovered that Clarissa's life has been burdened by ghosts and indifferent husband-- and like a butterfly in a chrysalis , she is poised on the precipice of change.( Back of the book)

I loved the Cover

This book takes place over 1 day..

There are no chapter breaks and this made the book drag even more and I understand why chapter titles

Clarissa was thinking random thoughts through out the day.

She is trying to write another novel, has an interview, has ghosts living in her house which seem to influence her at time.

There were also angels around the house. They do play a part in the book.

This book is different, and it was difficult for me to read because of the talks of killing her husband , and randomness , and no chapter titles.

I had to read something different to make it though this book. You Might like it but this book wasn't for me.

Book Review=2

Thanks to Grand Central for the Book and this is my Honest review.This Book comes out in April 2010.

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Week iN Review

Reviewed some books
Dentist didn't happen for kids-- They told me that they don't like him so we are going back to the dentist that the kids like
Made plans to help for certain events for MLM at Mall and Museums Day
Going to participate in the Blog carnival with a Friend of mine.
Figuring out to get to the BEA ( Book Expo of America ) this year. I would really want to go to New York.

Reading some more books/Reviews coming..
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The writing prompt I wanted to do was Best Advice ever received: I got it from my mom but I know its been around for a long time:

Pick your Battles
Keep Moving Forward

No big plans this weekend. DH has been busy with work on a project , Small ville is new tonight.

Wonderous Strange- BWB Review

Seventeen year old actress Kelley Winslow always thought faeries were just something from childhood stories. Then she meets Sonny Flannery. He's a changeling -- a mortal takes as an infant raised among the Faerie -- and within short order he's turned Kelley's heart inside out and her life upside down. For Kelley's beloved Central Park isn't just a park-- its a gateway between her ordinary city and the Faerie's dangerous , bewitching Otherworld( Back of the book).

Wondrous Strange is the story of Kelley who is a play " Midsummer's Night Dream " by William Shakespeare. Kelley is the understudy of the role of Titania , and she gets the role because something happened to the regular actress.

Kelley life seems to mirroring the play that she is in. She meets Sonney who is a Janus guard and works for the King of the Fairies (Winter King). Kelley is drawn to Central Park, and brings home a Kelpie( Lucky). Her room mate Tyff happens to be a lady in waiting for the Summer Queen.

Sonney fends off a hell hound , and there is an attraction between Kelley and Sonney. Kelley has a little spark. There were many coincidences and things kept falling into place with Kelley and Sonney.

Kelley is finding out the truth about her real parentage and that she is faerie princess. She has always worn a 4 leaf clover necklace. Sonney's dad is Puck ( Bob) ..and his history plays a part in Kelley's history.

Kelley finally meets her dad( Winter King) , and she really has no opinion of him at all.

Sonney takes Kelley the carousel and they take it for a ride and she is able to see her history and of the Wild Hunt.

Sonney takes Kelley on a date to" Tavern on the Green " , which is sanctuary between worlds. She takes off the necklace and flies and see her home for the first time. Kelley gives up her powers to her dad but still has the powers from her mom( Queen Mabh and Autumn ruler). Sonney gets on the kelpie and that starts the hunt. Kelley then knocks Sonney off the kelpie and is able to save them both and also a faerie princess.

Sonney loves Kelley and tells her when they read lines , and they both mean it. Sonney isn't able to see Kelley anymore and needs to bring Queen Mabh back to the Otherworld.

At Opening night of the play Aunt Em, Tyff and Sonney are there to see the play.

I loved that this book had faeries , Shakespeare and I loved the cover of this book.

Kelley realization was okay , but there wasn't too much denial or whining like with other characters. I only remember her mentioning the denial on pg. 289--"I'm in total denial and pretty sure I'm dreaming."

This book wasn't as Dark as Melissa Marr -- "Wicked Lovely "or not as light as with Aprilynne Pike -- " Wings". This book seemed to me middle ground with a touch of acting and everything made sense with the locations. I would let my daughter read this book if she wanted too.

I will be reading the next book in the series.

Book Review=4

BWB=3

This is my own book and my honest review.

Mabel Labels-- Buzzmama

I heard online about becoming a Mabel Label buzzmama. I jumped at the opportunity because I have heard such great things about this company. One of owners of this company is Julie Cole and she has 6 kids. I could relate in so many ways.

Of course I get labels and more.

I got the whole package and the labels I got are amazing. If you are interested in purchasing labels for any of those mommy needs. There is a wide variety to choose from.

http://www.mabel.ca/

There are so many choices to pick from. Go check it out.

The Cold Room-- Book Review

Homicide Detective Taylor Jackson thinks she's seen it all in Nashville-- but she never's seen anything as perverse as the Conductor. Once his victim is captured, he contains her in a glass coffin, slowly staving her to death. Only then does he give in to his attraction. Later , he creatively disposes the body by reenacting scenes from famous paintings( Back of the Book)

Taylor Jackson- detective , main character
John Baldwin-- fiance, Psych BAU
James "Memphis" Highsmythe- Scotland Yard Rep for the case

This was a good mystery and love that the romance and mystery was spaced well. Interesting location for a town, but I liked it. I like art , so this was a nice touch to the book.

This a series and I'm not too sure of the number I'm on with this book. It appears that some things have happened to Taylor that I didn't know concerning The Pretender.

The story takes place over 1 week from Tuesday to Tuesday. Taylor has been engaged to John for some time. Memphis is attracted to Taylor because she looks like his dead wife. The book was realistic with cop office politics . This was a interesting topic and I stayed up late to finish the book. I will be reading the next book in the series because I wonder whats going to happen with Taylor, John, and Memphis.

Book Review=4

Thanks to Planned Television Arts for the book and this is my Honest review.

This book comes out March 2010

Wordless Wednesday

my daughter loves to do puzzles. This is her favorite activity.