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Laughing my ass off. My Purple Prose Dragon is poking fun of me too.
The Malaysian article just came out. It's published by The Star Online and titled OF SPIES AND ROOFTOPS. I wonder what Malaysian readers think of that! LOL. After all, it's still a traditionally conservative country back there. So what do you think of it...is it just me, or did I sound insanely bubbly? Like, "lalalala...oh yeah two degrees...lalalala...why not roofing?...lalalalala hard work will pay off!....lalalala..." Just sayin'.
If the article sounded a bit disconnected, it's probably because the interviews were done through a series of emails early last year that went back and forth, with a questionaire-type format. Except for a few follow-up questions on certain topics, I didn't expand on some of the quickie questions. For its length, I thought that the reporter squeezed in quite a lot of information! Wait till RB reads this ;-). What do you think of it?
Changing topic, have any of you seen the new Pirates movie yet? I heard it's as convoluted as one of my novels, heh heh. I haven't yet, but will do it ASAP, even though, from what I've read of the spoilers, I'll be rewriting the ending. I've always loved the idea of the compass that will lead one to one's heart's desire. Have you ever wondered, if you own such a compass, where would it point you to? (No, not Johnny Depp! Heh.)
Someone sent me a subscription to US Weekly. I have no idea who the generous gifter is, but thank you, if you read this blog. Everyone knows I love me some movie star gossip. Nothing like chowing down on chocolate and Hawaiian bread and shaking my head at the lifestyles of the rich and famous for breakfast. What, you've never had Hawaiian bread with squashed chocolate? Nutrition at its best, dudes!
If the article sounded a bit disconnected, it's probably because the interviews were done through a series of emails early last year that went back and forth, with a questionaire-type format. Except for a few follow-up questions on certain topics, I didn't expand on some of the quickie questions. For its length, I thought that the reporter squeezed in quite a lot of information! Wait till RB reads this ;-). What do you think of it?
Changing topic, have any of you seen the new Pirates movie yet? I heard it's as convoluted as one of my novels, heh heh. I haven't yet, but will do it ASAP, even though, from what I've read of the spoilers, I'll be rewriting the ending. I've always loved the idea of the compass that will lead one to one's heart's desire. Have you ever wondered, if you own such a compass, where would it point you to? (No, not Johnny Depp! Heh.)
Someone sent me a subscription to US Weekly. I have no idea who the generous gifter is, but thank you, if you read this blog. Everyone knows I love me some movie star gossip. Nothing like chowing down on chocolate and Hawaiian bread and shaking my head at the lifestyles of the rich and famous for breakfast. What, you've never had Hawaiian bread with squashed chocolate? Nutrition at its best, dudes!
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7 comments:
Hi Jenn,
RE: Pirates 3 ... My cousin watched it yesterday and absolutely loved it (and believe me, he knows his movies). He said that it tied a lot of things from the first 2, even the very minor details.
-Leah-
That was a great article. I like reading about how story ideas grow into books and what goes into putting them together. Not to mention that I'm so in awe of the discipline that it takes to finish writing it and courage to send it out! Do you still belong to RWA?
Eye-opening article that should serve as an inspiration to many! The Malaysian society of today isn't as traditional as it used to be. I know a fair number of people who aren't working in the field they studied/trained for. Admittedly, no one with jobs as interesting as yours though. Glad to have caught it.
Leah,
I hope he stayed till the end of the credits. There was a short scene inserted there.
Leilani,
Yes, I'm still a member of RWA. We have our annual convention this coming July in Dallas. If you're in that area, do come to the Authors' Signing!
Welcome Fanciful Fern! Good to talk to a Malaysian. I've been getting some odd emails since the article came out that suggests that Malaysian men hadn't changed that much ;-). But maybe it's just me.
Nice article, Jenn. Cool Pic of you on the roof. Geez, I don't know how you handle the Florida sun on those roofs!! I go out for 5 minutes & I am running inside for cover.
Funny I can't remember much Croation in The Hunter. Time to re-read it. There was a lot of French in The Protector, Thank Goodness for a free translation site I found.
And my stomach actually clenched when I read you ate chocolate AND Hawaiian bread... together??? Ugh. I only do stuff like that in my sleep! Lol.
If you ever know about a compass like that just let me know where get it. Compasses like that should actually be handed out to women along with a magic 8 ball answering all those questions about Men we'll NEVER figure out!
Susan ;-)
What is Hawaiian bread??
Oh come on, Susan, the Magic Eight Ball is just as good as that compass! ;-)
Sarah,
Hawaiian bread is a special kind of bread that's sort of soft and sweet and not sliced. You have to break it. It's like a big roll, I guess. There's something similar back home in Malaysia, so I'm assuming you can find it in NZ too!
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