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I've added a new entry to my book, "†Confessions of a Pseudonym" Open in new Window.:
         "aMerica FiRst!" Open in new Window.

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I've added a new entry to my book, "†Confessions of a Pseudonym" Open in new Window.:
         "Ten Ways To Name Your Character" Open in new Window.
(more for my personal go-to-guide as I tend to spend an unreasonable amount of time trying to name my characters especially when writing anything fantasy-related...which is why I don't write a lot of fantasy anyway. Hah!)

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Yep. All tried and true. Nicknames like Pinky, Tex and Tennessee attest to that. Red Tex? Probably not a ballerina... which would be a nice twist. "John/Julia was sent to dance school as a child, still has the moves but drives a Harley and is known as Red Tex to you... a.k.a. Ready to his/her girl/boy friend.
Howdy, Folks.

Thanks for all your hugs and well wishes - re: my last notebook entry.

Still down in the dumps, but I'm doing my best to shake it off (no pun intended)

Hope your day is going much better.

I'm currently re-watching The Sandman on Netflix (quite an enjoyable show) and yes, I've read the graphic novels as well. *Wink*


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Hope you lift quickly

Sandman the series is indeed interesting and I liked the sudden change of scenario, this sudden uncertainty with interesting graphic and realistic events all happening very much within the plot, did enhance the watching experience. Not the least the Sandman's acting skills were a treat to watch.
Aww hope you get to feeling sunny 😎🌻 soon! I love Pusheen too! My granddaughter got me a coffee cup with the kitty 🐈!
Kitty hugs 🤗🌹 to you 😘.
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(in my quest to get a streak completed for goodness sakes! Hah!)

So, I've been on a sort of TCM binge recently, and since the Oscars are coming up, I've been (re)introduced to some great classic movies as TCM has been focusing on Oscar-winning movies over the years.

(almost makes today's movies look like...meh...in some ways, doesn't it?)

Anyhoo, Lolita (the one directed by Stanley Kubrick) is currently on my screen, aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand yeah. *Laugh*
(I still love you James Mason! *Inlove*)

I read the book eons ago, and have to confess that it bored me to death. *Facepalm* Yes, the subject matter in itself is enough to make you want to hurl, but! maybe it was the tediousness of the protagonist's narration that made matters worse I think.

(just seemed to be rambling at some point...and yes, I am aware it was his descent into paranoia and craziness with what happened between he and Lolita)

So, question of the day - what's your favorite book to movie adaption ever?



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S 🤦 Author Icon - What's the apology for? I think you posted yours before mine, and it's just a coincidence! *Laugh*
iKïyå§ama Author Icon - Yup, The Princess Bride is indeed a book. I didn't know it was actually a book until a few years after I watched it for the first time. I have since acquired a copy of said book and enjoyed it as much as the movie.
Urgh.
I give up.
My immune system is so shot now that anyone who even sneezes next to me has me coughing and sniffling the next day.
I am honestly tired at this point.
And yes, I am taking all the vitamins, supplements, fruits, fluids, rest etc. etc.
I.am.just.tired.
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Time to retreat to the bedroom for the duration and give yourself a chance to rest and recover.

Your post reminded me of some ancient TV ads in the UK - astonishingly enough, they're on YouTube. (Where do people find this old junk to post online?)


Oh hooooo!

So, we've got quite a few of you who are fans of classic rock, eh? Nice! *Bigsmile*

Now, here's another favorite of mine to share with you fine folks today:



And here's my question to you...ignoring what the band's said about the meaning of the lyrics, when you first heard the song, what did it mean to you?
I'm curious to know your thoughts.



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Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon - Interesting take on it.
Love this - it's my go to Karaoke song *Bigsmile* I would have first heard the song though as a very young child as my parents used to play the Eagles a lot, I can't remember what I thought it was about - probably just a Hotel called California - I probably didn't know where California was at that age - or maybe even that it was a place. I always liked the bit about stabbing the beast with their steely knives!!
iKïyå§ama Author Icon - yes it was ai generated from a still photo.


It's Saturday night, and I'm having a serious one-sided conversation with a very uncoperative Muse.

In the meantime, this serenades me in the background.



Hmmmm.....

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Great song.
Love this song 😍 lady!
I still hear it as the theme to the Stand! 😁🎼 Thanks for sharing this 😊!
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Now this brings back some great memories. Thanks for sharing.
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*Heart* Love is in the Air!! *Heart*

And I wanna see it, folks!

So, on this speshul Valentine's Day, it's time for you to broadcast your deepest, innermost feelings of love/adoration/admiration to a fellow Writing.com member! *Inlove*

I want you to make it the mushiest, cringiest, puke-inducing slobbering of affection we've ever read.
So, much so that we read this stuff and wonder why we are even in the room with you two. (Or bleach our eyeballs) Eeew! Gross! *Sick*

And here's the catch!

After your 'love' has been professed, said person MUST/SHOULD accept your declaration in a responding reply/comment.

It's the only way both of you can earn any of the MBs below:

Merit Badge in A Big Hug [Click For More Info] Hi Kiya! I thought you'd like some encouragement in the GoT! Here's a big hug! Thanks for all you do! Merit Badge in I Love WdC [Click For More Info] Thank you for being such a committed member of our community. Merit Badge in Secret Admirer [Click For More Info] Ever since I joined the site I've snooped around your port and found an unexpected love of graphic design and an admiration for your amazing talents. Thank you for being a mentor to me over the many years and for inspiring me to learn something new. *^*Heart*^* ~ Gaby *^*Witchhat*^* Merit Badge in Sweet [Click For More Info] Was wondering who I would gift today's new badge to. Now I know. Thank you! Enjoy! Merit Badge in Heart of Gold [Click For More Info] *^*Salute*^* Thanks for all you do to make WDC sparkle and shine! *^*Starstruck*^* A gift from [Link To User 1starsong] . Merit Badge in Kindhearted [Click For More Info] *^*Hug*^* Happy Valentine's Day, kiddo! Sending you some lemonade *^*Lemon*^* and love! *^*Heart*^* Yours truly, The Love Witch *^*Witch*^*

Alas, this giveaway can only happen to FIVE lucky couples/friends/buddies/pals/whatever, so start working on those cringe-worthy odes asap!

Notes:
*Bullet* All comments/responses should be posted below
*Bullet* Keep things as PG-13 rated as possible. We don't want to take a dip in the gutter with you!
*Bullet* If you are responding to a gushy homage, you are under no obligation to respond in the same way. However, bonus points if you can outcringe the person who started the whole mess in the first place. Hah!
*Bullet* Last but not least, have fun! This is all for kicks and giggles. *Wink*


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iKïyå§ama Author Icon - I did think it was pretty sappy, if I do say so myself.
🐕GeminiGem🎁 Author Icon - Awwww!! *Heart*
🐕GeminiGem🎁 Author Icon - Don't encourage him! *Shock* - Fivesixer! *Rolling*
So today is 'World Radio Day',



which reminds me of how important that lil' equipment was as a child growing up in my small wittle corner of the world.

Remember this thing?



That was me every Saturday, in the wee hours of the morning (time zone difference and all), hoping to catch another episode of Rick Dee's Weekly Top Forty  Open in new Window., just so I could record all the songs he played.

Fun times. *Bigsmile*







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Rick Dees!! That takes me back. I was a fan of Casey Kasem too. But I always hated trying to tape stuff off the radio or TV...they'd always talk over the songs.
Fivesixer Author Icon - Haha! Don't remind me of the walkovers. I was a pro at editing, with my trusty pencil and the rewinding of tapes. *Wink*
P.S: We used to listen to Kasem as well! But Rick was more popular. *Bigsmile*
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Oh man, I remember listening to Rick Dees to record songs off the radio too! Good times! *Delight*
I seek one more couple, folks!

My toothache is getting worse with all the sweet nothings I've read so far, but I shall put up with it for just one more lovey dovey pals/friends/buddies/amigos/whatever.

So hurry!!

"Note: *Heart* Love is in the Air!! *^*Heart*..."

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It all started from a most treasured book

Well, my mini-vacation is officially over, and it's back to work! *Sob*
Yep, I've been off all month due to my illness - hence all the time to write those stories and what not. *Laugh*
Let's hope the muses don't abandon me with the return to the grind.
G'night, all ye fine folks!
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If you love steampunk or just want to be mesmerized by one's creativity when it comes to the use of AI, then please check out Fredrik Jonsson on Facebook

(wish there was a way to link his videos here)

Well, Click This Link Instead *Pthb*  Open in new Window.

but yeah...his stuff is enough to trigger one's writing muses (especially the sci-fi/steampunk fanatics).

Methinks H.G. Wells and co. would approve. *Bigsmile*
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Carol St.Ann Author Icon - Oh, it's everywhere! In some shape or form. *Laugh* It's fun to look at, but not so easy to write (at least for me. *Sob*)
Beacon's Anchor Author Icon - Cool! Will send you the links in a bit. Have fun with your research! *Bigsmile*
Amethyst Angel 🍀 Author Icon - And you won an award for it, so pat yourself on the back for that accomplishment! *Bigsmile*
Do you ever sit back and wonder how amazing architecture and human ingenuity used to be in the past?

Yes, you could make the argument about today's technology being great, but I mean when you think of the resources available to those folks - at the time - do you just sit back and go 'wow'...or am I just weird?

Case in point, my recent curiosity regarding 'The Crystal Palace'.  Open in new Window.

These days, in London, most folks just assume you're talking about the football club or the buses that actually take you there, but I had to go digging into just why it was given such a name and voila...mind blown!

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(Love her storytelling)

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(imagine if it still existed *Sob*)

So, is there any place - that no longer exists - that you would have loved to visit?

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Ooh, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. I'm a plant lover, and if I remember correctly it was one of those romantic things the king made for his wife *InLove2* *FlowerP* *Tree2*
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Wow - thanks for sharing! *Smile*
This was an amazing history lesson.
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In the subdued darkness, she is the stronger one.


And since folks seem terrified of reading my stuff *Cry*, I have no other option but to bribe you all!

So, first five folks to take time out of their busy schedules to give this a read and a proper review (I don't expect essays), will earn an MB of their choice. Or I just pick something you don't already have.

So, go ahead and be a nice:

Merit Badge in WdC Encourager [Click For More Info] *^*Balloong*^* Happy WDC Birthday Week! *^*Balloong*^*

I promise not to bite...much!

Edit: Whoooohoooo! Thanks so much for the great reviews, folks! And just because I got my five reviews doesn't mean you can't read it if you want. *Laugh* So, please, if you are inclined, check it out!

*Heart*

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