Congrats to Joder, who won Stranded by Andrew Grey! Stranded will be released by Dreamspinner Press on July 15.
Randonymity
- On Saturday, the movers (Tyler and Tyler) moved the bulk of my worldly goods from my old third-floor condo (no elevator) to my new condo 6.5 blocks away… on the same street.
- Hey, I like my neighborhood! 🙂
- And I am soooooo glad I hired movers (a first for me) – it was worth every penny.
- But oh, I forgot how time consuming it is to unpack and find a place for everything…
- Need to buy more shelf lining paper – have so far gone through around 55 feet of the 18″ wide stuff and I am not done.
Contests
- Ava March is giving away winner’s choice of Men Under the Mistletoe or O Come All Ye Kinky holiday anthologies. Closes July 17, midnight EDT.
- Blodeuedd’s giving away A Spy To Die For by Kris DeLake. Closes July 20. US & Canada.
- Blodeuedd’s also giving away Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe by Jenny Colgan. Closes August 4. US & Canada.
Bookity
- New releases and more: Elisa Rolle (LGBT), Rarely Dusty Books (m/m), Fiction Vixen (romance), Tor.com (PNR), and Literary Escapism (UF/PNR)
Ebookity
Do, Think, Make, Learn
- Another Google Reader replacement. And another. Zombie Reader lets you sort through your downloaded personal Google Reader archive.
Cookity
- Buffalo chicken salad. (via The Kitchn)
Gluten Free
Drinkity
Cool
Cool or Wha…?
Wha…?
LOL
- Interesting side effect of so many people having camera phones. (Make sure you hover your cursor for additional text.)
- May doesn’t sit on my head, but she’ll make happy paws in my hair when I’m in bed, which takes bed head to whole new heights.
Teh Cute
Reading Update
Undone Deeds (Connor Grey #6) by Mark del Franco. This is a book that seemed to be trying too hard and simultaneously not trying hard enough, as the first half was slow and the second half was hella fast. Refreshing your memory of Celtic mythology before you read it wouldn’t be amiss.
“Well, I guess this new purple couch is ok…” -Chaos
Picture taken from my new purple chaise lounge. 🙂
Awww I can haz leopard yes? 😉
A recent post from blodeuedd..Review: Paradise Valley – Rosanne Bittner
are the kitties sulking or have they settled ok.
Congrats on the move, Chris! Staying in a neighborhood you love, but moving to a better space, makes sense to me. 🙂 Love the idea of a purple chaise lounge! I’ve always wanted a chaise lounge, but don’t have one yet. 😉 Your kitty loves it I’m sure … despite “the look.” LOL
Thanks for linking up my Flourless Chocolate Quinoa Cake! Every time I make it, I’m surprised how delish it is.
Shirley
A recent post from Shirley @ gfe & AGFD..Paleo/Nut-Free/Vegan Key Lime Pie from Paleo Spirit
Good luck with rest of the unpacking!
and Chaos, claws out of the new posh purple cat seat…… sorry chaise lounge….
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Taking care of yourself by hiring movers is a very good thing, as is a purple lounge! Chaos looks awesome in purple.
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Moving is a pain, but it will be worth it!
A recent post from Cheryl S…The Random
Congrats on the new place. Good luck with the unpacking!
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The literary map of MN lacks Jon Hassler, boo.
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I will have to try the lemon meringue pie shooters. I am sure they are not lemony enough…
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I am quite in love with your purple couch myself. Congratulations on your new place.
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Glad to hear you are getting settled in the new place! Unpacking though…it bites. It’s even worse than packing. And thanks for the mention 🙂
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I just moved too! What a big deal. I couldn’t unpack my office until I knew where my internet was coming in, and I didn’t prearrange the service so that took almost two weeks. Argh! Congratulations on your move. It’s not a decision to be taken lightly, that’s for sure.
I hired movers as well and they were FAB. I would never do it any other way. Men with strong backs can haul all my stuff for me, thank you very much.
Plus, the linkity…WTF, no brontosaurus???
We call our chaise lounge the fainting couch. Link it’s while moving, I’m impressed!
The post and comments on how book blogging has changed were really interesting. Plus, if dog hair can be used for knitting I’m sure cat hair can…your mission,Chris, should you choose to accept it… 😀
Chris- Movers are totally worth it.
oooh, a purple lolling sofa…..
You mean Chaos’ new purple chaise!! LOL We never really own furniture when we’re owned by cats. I’m assuming they are adjusting nicely??
And yes movers are fantastic!
A recent post from Lynn..Switching Things Up
Congratulations on the move and all the best in your new home xxx How exciting!
I know I’m late to the party, but yay move! Only now you need to give me your new address so I can mail you kitty treats. *innocent look*
Also: Diagonal Alley on Street View is cool!
Also 2: I would rather hire someone to line my shelves than to do the actual move. You are very brave to line the shelves yourself.
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