Category Archives: popular culture

The Dreaded Conversation.

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Julia Barrett

As you know, I’ve been helping my parents move to a new home for the past three days. It’s been interesting, to say the least. I didn’t get much sleep. Lost a couple fingernails. Grew a few gray hairs. Crushed … Continue reading →

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Schadenfreude

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Julia Barrett

I’m off for three days, but I’m leaving you with some marvelous words I think authors and readers should be familiar with, some resources and some opinions, for what they’re worth. Schadenfreude: Pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. Avarice: … Continue reading →

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Techno Crazed by Sarah Makela

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Techno Crazed, by Sarah Makela, Changeling Press. Finding Inspiration Inspiration, the muse, etc. certainly has a way of springing ideas when we’re not expecting them. It’s a powerful thing to be pounced on by an idea for a new book … Continue reading →

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Aliens - A really interesting series of posts.

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Charlie over at Smart Girls Love Science Fiction and Paranormal Romance has a wonderful series of posts about aliens in popular culture. Today she’s asking the question - How are female aliens portrayed in film? Is their portrayal different from … Continue reading →

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Stupid slider.

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Slider: a slider is any small or mini sandwich. A few examples: I took my son and his best friend to lunch on Friday and boy, do I feel like a stupid slider. They wanted to go to this place … Continue reading →

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