Friday

Reading w/ my daughter
"A Series of Unfortunate Events"

I read this series of 13 books, a few years ago and thought it would be an intriguing series to read with my daughter who is 8, I read, she listens.
If you are not familiar with the series, the title "A Series of Unfortunate Events" fits it perfectly, three children are put through a lot of crazy horrible circumstances but it is written in a humorous way. Situations that in all reality would be sad and depressing don't come off that way in the books. The author constantly writes, "this book is unpleasant, don't read it, put it down, read something happy", haha!

We recently finished the first book in the series:
A Series of Unfortunate Events #1: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket
My daughter enjoyed the book and was always eager to find out what would happen next!

It is about 3 children, Violet, Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire who become orphans when their parents die in a fire. They are put in the care of the villain of the series Count Olaf. The Baudelaire's parents were wealthy and Olaf is out to get the inheritance left to the children.

We just started the next book in the series: The Reptile Room

There was a movie made in 2004 titled Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, Jim Carrey was the villain Count Olaf! The movie covered events from the first 3 books. I told my daughter we had to read those books before I would let her watch the movie.

Monday

Quotes from Dhampir's & Vampire's #17

Instead he kissed me.
Time stopped as he reached out and cupped my face between his hands. He brought his mouth down and brushed it against my lips. It was barely a kiss at first but soon increased, becoming heady and deep. When he finally pulled away, it was to kiss my forehead. He left his lips there for several seconds as his arms held me close.

Thoughts of Rose

Vampire Academy
by Richelle Mead

Friday

"Stalk Hop Friday" #16 Follow Linky

Stalk Hop Friday
Welcome to
"Stalk Hop Friday"!


Blog hops are a great way to gain new followers! This hop follows in EVERY way! "Stalk Me" and I will return the favor!


* * * * THE RULES * * * *
Link directly to your Blog post about "Stalk Hop Friday" or Friday Follow! It's a lot easier for others to leave a comment and follow you back if they have a specific post to comment on.
*Grab the Badge to put in your post, help make this hop big!!

STALK Follow ME!
Then Link-Up 6 ways!
Follow me in every way you choose, let me know you did via comment and I'll return the favor!
Link-up your Blog Post, Facebook, Twitter, Feed, Blog Frog and Networked Blogs below!

Monday

Quotes from Dhampir's & Vampire's #16

“What matters is that someone – that you – know me that well. When a person can see into your soul, it’s hard. It forces you to be open. Vulnerable. It’s much easier being with someone who’s just more of a casual friend.”

Dimitri Belikov


Vampire Academy
by Richelle Mead

Thursday

"Stalk Hop Friday" #15 Follow Linky

Stalk Hop Friday
Welcome to
"Stalk Hop Friday"!


Blog hops are a great way to gain new followers! This hop follows in EVERY way! "Stalk Me" and I will return the favor!


* * * * THE RULES * * * *
Link directly to your Blog post about "Stalk Hop Friday" or Friday Follow! It's a lot easier for others to leave a comment and follow you back if they have a specific post to comment on.
*Grab the Badge to put in your post, help make this hop big!!

STALK Follow ME!
Then Link-Up 6 ways!
Follow me in every way you choose, let me know you did via comment and I'll return the favor!
Link-up your Blog Post, Facebook, Twitter, Feed, Blog Frog and Networked Blogs below!

Monday

Quotes from Dhampir's & Vampire's #15

You can’t force love, I realized. It’s there or it isn’t. If it’s not there, you’ve got to be able to admit it. If it is there, you’ve got to do whatever it takes to protect the ones you love.

Thoughts of Rose


Vampire Academy
by Richelle Mead

Thursday

"Stalk Hop Friday" #14 Follow Linky

Stalk Hop Friday
Welcome to
"Stalk Hop Friday"!


Blog hops are a great way to gain new followers! This hop follows in EVERY way! "Stalk Me" and I will return the favor!

* * * * THE RULES * * * *
Link directly to your Blog post about "Stalk Hop Friday" or Friday Follow! It's a lot easier for others to leave a comment and follow you back if they have a specific post to comment on.
*Grab the Badge to put in your post, help make this hop big!!

STALK Follow ME!
Then Link-Up 6 ways!
Follow me in every way you choose, let me know you did via comment and I'll return the favor!
Link-up your Blog Post, Facebook, Twitter, Feed, Blog Frog and Networked Blogs below!

Monday

Quotes from Dhampir's & Vampire's #14

Throwing objects at other people suddenly sounded like the best idea I’d heard in a while. Mason and I dashed off with the others, the prospect of forbidden fighting giving him new energy

Thoughts of Rose


Vampire Academy
by Richelle Mead

Thursday

"Stalk Hop Friday" #13 Follow Linky

Stalk Hop Friday
Welcome to
"Stalk Hop Friday"!


Blog hops are a great way to gain new followers! This hop follows in EVERY way! "Stalk Me" and I will return the favor!

* * * * THE RULES * * * *
Link directly to your Blog post about "Stalk Hop Friday" or Friday Follow! It's a lot easier for others to leave a comment and follow you back if they have a specific post to comment on.
*Grab the Badge to put in your post, help make this hop big!!

STALK Follow ME!
Then Link-Up 6 ways!
Follow me in every way you choose, let me know you did via comment and I'll return the favor!
Link-up your Blog Post, Facebook, Twitter, Feed, Blog Frog and Networked Blogs below!

Monday

Quotes from Dhampir's & Vampire's #13

Before he realized what was happening, I kissed him. Our lips met, and when I felt him kiss me back, I knew I was right. He pressed himself closer, trapping me between him and the wall. He kept holding my hand, but his other one snaked behind my head, sliding into my hair. The kiss was filled with so much intensity; it held anger, passion, release..

Thoughts of Rose


Vampire Academy
by Richelle Mead

Thursday

"Stalk Hop Friday" #12 Follow Linky

Stalk Hop Friday

Welcome to
"Stalk Hop Friday"!

Blog hops are a great way to gain new followers! This hop follows in EVERY way! "Stalk Me" and I will return the favor!


* * * * THE RULES * * * *
Link directly to your Blog post about "Stalk Hop Friday" or Friday Follow! It's a lot easier for others to leave a comment and follow you back if they have a specific post to comment on.
*Grab the Badge to put in your post, help make this hop big!!

STALK Follow ME!
Then Link-Up 6 ways!
Follow me in every way you choose, let me know you did via comment and I'll return the favor!
Link-up your Blog Post, Facebook, Twitter, Feed, Blog Frog and Networked Blogs below!

Monday

Quotes from Dhampir's & Vampire's #12

CHRISTIAN WAS KISSING HER, and wow, was it a kiss. He wasn’t messing around. It was the kind of kiss that small children shouldn’t be allowed to see. Hell, it was the kind of kiss no one should be allowed to see – let alone experience through a psychic link.

Thoughts of Rose


Vampire Academy
by Richelle Mead

Thursday

"Stalk Hop Friday" #11 Follow Linky

Stalk Hop Friday

Welcome to
"Stalk Hop Friday"!

Blog hops are a great way to gain new followers! This hop follows in EVERY way! "Stalk Me" and I will return the favor!


* * * * THE RULES * * * *
Link directly to your Blog post about "Stalk Hop Friday" or Friday Follow! It's a lot easier for others to leave a comment and follow you back if they have a specific post to comment on.
*Grab the Badge to put in your post, help make this hop big!!

STALK Follow ME!
*NEW* Now Link-Up 6 ways!
Follow me in every way you choose, let me know you did via comment and I'll return the favor!
Link-up your Blog Post, Facebook, Twitter, Feed, Blog Frog and Networked Blogs below!

Tuesday

The Book Club Begins



We (myself and the other 2 contributors) have decided on a book to read!

The Help by KATHRYN STOCKETT

We should be able to begin reading and posting sometime in the next few weeks once we all have the book in hand! Stay tuned!

Monday

Quotes from Dhampir's & Vampire's #11

I was going to look like a mutant for Christmas and most of the ski trip. I had a black eye. A freaking black eye.
And my mother had given it to me.

Thoughts of Rose


Vampire Academy
by Richelle Mead

Thursday

"Stalk Hop Friday" #10 Follow Linky

Stalk Hop Friday
Welcome to
"Stalk Hop Friday"!

Blog hops are a great way to gain more followers! This hop follows in EVERY way: Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, Feed, Blog Frog, Networked Blogs! "Stalk Me" and I will return the favor!

* * * * THE RULES * * * *
Grab the Button for your post:

STALK Follow ME!
Follow me in every way you choose, let me know you did via comment and I'll return the favor!

Monday

Quotes from Dhampir's & Vampire's #10

“Belikov is a sick, evil man who should be thrown into a pit of rabid vipers for the great offense he committed against you this morning.”

Mason


Vampire Academy
by Richelle Mead

Thursday

"Stalk Hop Friday" #9 Follow Linky

Stalk Hop Friday
Welcome to
"Stalk Hop Friday"!

Blog hops are a great way to gain more followers! This hop follows in EVERY way: Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, Feed, Blog Frog, Networked Blogs! "Stalk Me" and I will return the favor!

* * * * THE RULES * * * *
Grab the Button for your post:

STALK Follow ME!
Follow me in every way you choose, let me know you did via comment and I'll return the favor!

Monday

Quotes from Dhampir's & Vampire's #9

He flipped the dial, and I crossed my arms over my chest as some vaguely European-sounding band sang about how video had killed the radio star. I wished someone would kill the radio.

Thoughts of Rose


Vampire Academy
by Richelle Mead

Thursday

"Stalk Hop Friday" #8 Follow Linky

Stalk Hop Friday
Welcome to
"Stalk Hop Friday"!

Blog hops are a great way to gain more followers! This hop follows in EVERY way: Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, Feed, Blog Frog, Networked Blogs! "Stalk Me" and I will return the favor!

* * * * THE RULES * * * *
Grab the Button for your post:

STALK Follow ME!
Follow me in every way you choose, let me know you did via comment and I'll return the favor!

Monday

Quotes from Dhampir's & Vampire's #8

“You know what would really help?” I asked not meeting his eyes.
“Hmm?”
“If you turned off this crap music and put on something that came out after the Berlin Wall went down.”

Rose


Vampire Academy
by Richelle Mead

Thursday

"Stalk Hop Friday" #7 Follow Linky

Stalk Hop Friday
Welcome to
"Stalk Hop Friday"!

Blog hops are a great way to gain more followers! This hop follows in EVERY way: Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, Feed, Blog Frog, Networked Blogs! "Stalk Me" and I will return the favor!

* * * * THE RULES * * * *
Grab the Button for your post:

STALK Follow ME!
Follow me in every way you choose, let me know you did via comment and I'll return the favor!

Monday

Quotes from Dhampir's & Vampire's #7

A look so cold and so evil, my heart nearly came to a standstill. It was a look that said she no longer walked among the living – a look that said she was now one of the Strigoi.

Thoughts of Rose


Vampire Academy
by Richelle Mead

Thursday

"Stalk Hop Friday" #6 Follow Linky

Stalk Hop Friday
Welcome to
"Stalk Hop Friday"!

Blog hops are a great way to gain more followers! This hop follows in EVERY way: Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, Feed, Blog Frog, Networked Blogs! "Stalk Me" and I will return the favor! (For those of you who have participated in this hop before, you'll notice I changed a few things).

* * * * THE RULES * * * *
Grab the Button for your post:

Monday

Quotes from Dhampir's & Vampire's #6

I couldn’t be Mason’s girlfriend because when I imagined someone holding me and whispering dirty things in my ear, he had a Russian accent.

Thoughts of Rose


Vampire Academy
by Richelle Mead

Thursday

"Stalk Hop Friday" #5 Feed Subscribe & GFC

Stalk Hop Friday

Grab the Badge:



Welcome to "Stalk Hop Friday"! It's hosted at: Mrs. Marine and the Tiny Troops, Novel Bloggers, Two Peas in a Pie, and Aspergian Tales! This one is a little different from the usual, instead of just following on Google Friend Connect (GFC), each week the "Follow Theme" will rotate to something different!  There will be two linky's each week, one for the Theme and one for GFC!
So everyone has a chance to participate!

Monday

Quotes from Dhampir's & Vampire's #5

Moroi were alive; Strigoi were undead. Moroi were mortal; Strigoi were immortal. Moroi were born; Strigoi were made.

Thoughts of Rose


Vampire Academy
by Richelle Mead

Sunday

Contributor Introduction--Thankful Heart

I was intrigued when Mrs. Marine invited me to Novel Bloggers. Although I have always been an avid reader, I somehow never joined a book club. This seemed like the perfect opportunity.

As far as my professional background, I have a bachelor's degree in English and a master's in history. I am currently working as a freelance editor and an online teaching assistant for a university. In addition, I manage two blogs. The first is Caring for Our Blessings, my blog for all things green, frugal, and faithful. I also write book reviews for my other blog, Pitching Pencils.

While most of my book reviews are for books that are religious in nature, my personal preferences in fiction tend to gravitate toward mysteries, science fiction, action, suspense, historical fiction, and drama. I rarely read--and enjoy--romances. After a lifetime of reading, I would be hard pressed to name my favorite book.

Reading with the other contributors should be an interesting experience. I look forward to sharing insights and book recommendations with our readers.

Then Their Were Three!!

Several weeks ago I finally added a contributor to Novel Bloggers! Then today, I added another! I'm so excited!
I am in the middle of another book right now, but as soon as I finish and the three of us decide what to read, the Novel Bloggers, "Blogging Book Club" will FINALLY begin!!! So stay tuned!

Visit my new contributors at their blogs:
Caring for Our Blessings Button Love

Thursday

"Stalk Hop Friday" #4 Networked Blogs & GFC

Stalk Hop Friday

Grab the Badge:



Welcome to "Stalk Hop Friday"! It's hosted at: Mrs. Marine and the Tiny Troops, Novel Bloggers, Two Peas in a Pie, and Aspergian Tales! This one is a little different from the usual, instead of just following on Google Friend Connect (GFC), each week the "Follow Theme" will rotate to something different!  There will be two linky's each week, one for the Theme and one for GFC!
So everyone has a chance to participate!

Monday

Quotes from Dhampir's & Vampire's #4

I had a strange arrangement with God: I’d agree to believe in him-barely-so long as he let me sleep in on Sundays.

Thoughts of Rose


Vampire Academy
by Richelle Mead

Thursday

"Stalk Hop Friday" #3 Blog Frog & GFC

Stalk Hop Friday

Grab the Badge:



Welcome to "Stalk Hop Friday"! It's hosted at: Mrs. Marine and the Tiny Troops, Novel Bloggers, Two Peas in a Pie, and Aspergian Tales! This one is a little different from the usual, instead of just following on Google Friend Connect (GFC), each week the "Follow Theme" will rotate to something different! There will be two linky's each week, one for the Theme and one for GFC! So everyone has a chance to participate!

Monday

Quotes from Dhampir's & Vampire's #3

Dhampirs were an exotic conquest, a novelty all Moroi guys wanted to “try”.

Thoughts of Rose


Vampire Academy
by Richelle Mead

Thursday

"Stalk Hop Friday"
Follow Linky #2 Twitter & GFC

Stalk Hop Friday

Grab the Badge:



Welcome to my New "Stalk Hop Friday"! It's hosted at: Mrs. Marine and the Tiny Troops, Novel Bloggers, Two Peas in a Pie, and Aspergian Tales! This one is a little different from the usual, instead of just following on Google Friend Connect (GFC), each week the "Follow Theme" will rotate to something different! There will be two linky's each week, one for the Theme and one for GFC! So everyone has a chance to participate!

Monday

Quotes from Dhampir's & Vampire's #2

“The greatest and most powerful revolutions often start very quietly, hidden in the shadows.”
“Remember that.”

Victor Dashkov


Vampire Academy
by Richelle Mead

Friday

"Stalk Hop Friday" #1 Follow on Facebook

Stalk Hop Friday
Welcome to the New "Stalk Hop Friday"! This one is a little different from the usual, instead of just following on Google Friend Connect (GFC), each week the "Follow Theme" will rotate to something different! There are two linky's, one for for each so, everyone has a chance to participate even if your not on Twitter, *gasp*!


**For this weeks Theme "Like" my Facebook page
Of course you can Follow me on GFC as well! If your a New follower be sure to leave a comment and I will follow you back

Then head on over to Mrs. Marine and the Tiny Troops to get the badge and link up!

Wednesday

Quotes from Dhampir's & Vampire's #1

"No. If I let myself love you, I wont throw myself in front of her. I'll throw myself in front of you."

Dimitri


Vampire Academy
by Richelle Mead

Thursday

Follow / Aloha "Friday" - What are you reading?

If your my newest Follower, Thank You, please leave me a comment with your blog URL and I will follow you back! Also check out this weeks Aloha Friday question below!
Oh So SAvvy MomMy Wee ViewToddler AwesomeBuzzing the Day AwaySmart and Trendy MomsMom RoadBe One Fine DayChubby Cheeks ThinksThanks Mail CarrierStill On The VergeDesign it ChicHome Grown Families

Aloha Friday: Answer my question in a comment.

Aloha Friday

This Weeks Question:
What book are you currently reading?

A: I am reading the 6th book in the Vampire Academy series, "Last Sacrifice" by Richelle Mead.


What's Aloha Friday? It all started at An Island Life In Hawaii, Friday is the day to relax and take it easy. So, I take it easy on posting!


Vote daily for this blog:

Tuesday

Novel Bloggers Facebook Page!

In case you didn't know already, Novel Bloggers is now on Facebook! I need at least 25 fans so I can personalize the page URL, can you help me? Check it out and "Like" Novel Bloggers on Facebook!

Thank you!


Vote daily for this blog: