Versus Valerie

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The cast of Versus Valerie and Sexy Nerd Girl, Hannah Spear and Adam Christie, were absolutely amazing! I got to meet Simon Fraser as well, a director and writer for the show, who was also fantastic. They have a talented group of people working on this web show, and I HIGHLY recommend you check them out! Links provided by Mike Fly (the other director and another writer) below the picture. Season 2 of Versus Valerie will be filming in the new year (hopefully) and I can’t wait!

Versus Valerie Trailer: 
Versus Valerie Episode 1: 
Here’s a link to Val’s Geeky Award-winning vlog: http://www.youtube.com/user/sexynerdgirlcom 
I am only going to be posting on Mondays and Thursdays until further notice. As I am gearing up for my first ever Geek Market, where I will be selling my creations, I do not have as much time to take pictures. I will try to keep to this new schedule. Please bear with me.

Neil Gaiman!

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I am so incredibly excited to start posting Fan Expo pictures that I am going to show you one last picture from my weekend in Toronto at the beginning of August – the author Neil Gaiman! –  and then I will start posting Fan Expo stuff on Monday. Look at him!! It’s Neil Gaiman, holding my TARDIS! I almost expired from excitement. At 2:30 am.

I am only going to be posting on Mondays and Thursdays until further notice. As I am gearing up for my first ever Geek Market, where I will be selling my creations, I do not have as much time to take pictures. I will try to keep to this new schedule. Please bear with me.

Baby elephants

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Looks like he did accept the elephants! This really proves that the TARDIS is bigger on the inside!

I am only going to be posting on Mondays and Thursdays until further notice. As I am gearing up for my first ever Geek Market, where I will be selling my creations, I do not have as much time to take pictures. I will try to keep to this new schedule. Please bear with me.

Fun at Fan Expo!

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No picture today, but a note to keep watching this blog because after this bout of pictures from my weekend in Toronto at the beginning of August to meet an amazing author (has anyone guessed who it is yet?) I will be posting pictures from THIS weekend in Toronto at Fan Expo! I met amazing people with fantastic costumes, and I have some very cool celebrities who posed for pictures with my TARDIS! I am very excited to share my stories with everyone, so stick around!

Mother and children

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The elephants want to get in the TARDIS. Will the Doctor let them?

I am only going to be posting on Mondays and Thursdays until further notice. As I am gearing up for my first ever Geek Market, where I will be selling my creations, I do not have as much time to take pictures. I will try to keep to this new schedule. Please bear with me.

Amenities

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Our hotel had crazy amenities. A dishwasher and laundry in the room!

I am only going to be posting on Mondays and Thursdays until further notice. As I am gearing up for my first ever Geek Market, where I will be selling my creations, I do not have as much time to take pictures. I will try to keep to this new schedule. Please bear with me.

Pit Stop #2

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Spotted the TARDIS again at the Trenton OnRoute.

I am only going to be posting on Mondays and Thursdays until further notice. As I am gearing up for my first ever Geek Market, where I will be selling my creations, I do not have as much time to take pictures. I will try to keep to this new schedule. Please bear with me.

Pit Stop #1

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The OnRoute in Mallorytown got a visit by the TARDIS.


I am only going to be posting on Mondays and Thursdays until further notice. As I am gearing up for my first ever Geek Market, where I will be selling my creations, I do not have as much time to take pictures. I will try to keep to this new schedule. Please bear with me.

The Shepherds of Time

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“We are the shepherds of time,” she yelled to a crowd of adoring fans. “We shape the world into its truest form.” She paused, a smug look on her flawless face.

Lifting her perfectly manicured hand for silence she continued, “Each of you came here tonight for a different reason. Some because it’s the cool thing to do, some in hopes of sleeping with one of the band,” the crowd roared, “some were dragged here by others, and maybe one or two of you actually like our crap music.” The crowd quieted with awkward laughter.

No one was quite certain what was going on and they seemed uncomfortable. The band however looked just as good as they always did. So beautiful they were surreal and disturbing. It was part of their allure.

“Among the twenty thousand people her tonight there are…” Alice-Eve pulled out her smartphone. Out from where no one would be able to tell. Her outfit couldn’t possibly hide any pockets. “Ah yes, five thousand rapists, three hundred future murderers, four serial killers, two war criminals, and one world dictator.”

The crowd seemed to have decided this was some sort of stunt and some cheered while others waited for the music.

“Tonight we will cull the herd and clean the world.” As she picked up her guitar the still clueless crowd yelled and screamed in anticipation.

In an over exaggerated movement she strummed an F sharp cord and the stadium exploded. Not with the crowds’ enthusiasm but the half dozen explosives hidden in the support beams.

Quickies: Book Reviews for Aurora Prize Awards – Best YA Novel

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I’ve been franticly trying to finish all the books before voting time. Darn you Skyrim for distracting me…

There are 2 books in this grouping that I’ve only read half but I plan on returning to them in September.

Above by Leah Bobet

Characters: 3/5

Writing Style: 3/5

Story: 3/5

Fun: 3/5

Overall: I found this book really hard to get into but I really enjoyed the world it was set in. I’m hoping to enjoy it more when I finish the second half.

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The Calling by Kelley Armstrong

Characters: 3/5

Writing Style: 4/5

Story: 5/5

Fun: 4/5

Overall: Addictive story. If I didn’t have the adult category I’d jump right into the third in this series. The characters felt a little underdeveloped but overall it was a great story.

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Dissolve by Neil Godbout

Characters: 4/5

Writing Style: 3/5

Story: 3/5

Fun: 2/5

Overall: This was an impressive idea and I look forward to re-reading both this one and the first in the series. I also reserve the right to change this when I’ve read more than half.

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Mik Murdoch, Boy Superhero by Michell Plested

I already reviewed this book here.

Characters: 4/5

Writing Style: 4/5

Story: 4/5

Fun: 5/5

Overall: I highly recommend this to anyone who likes superheroes, coming of age stories, or reading.

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Pirate Cinema by Cory Doctorow

I already reviewed this book here.

Characters: 3/5

Writing Style: 3/5

Story: 4/5

Fun: 3/5

Overall: Like A Princess of Mars this is an enjoyable read but I probably won’t re-read it anytime soon.

Good solid writing and ok story.

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Under My Skin: Wildlings Series (Book 1) by Charles de Lint

Characters: 4/5

Writing Style: 4/5

Story: 3/5

Fun: 4/5

Overall: I loved both the pace and the style of this novel and I’m looking forward to reading it’s sequel.

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