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Thursday, April 02, 2015

Wild Things: Artwork with a Primal Side

Deadline: April 7, 2015 {ONLINE} or {RECEIVE}

Wild Things: Artwork with a Primal Side
Arts Council of Southeast Missouri

Gallery 100 & Lorimier Gallery
Girardeau, MO
June 5 – 27, 2015

If civilization is what separates humankind from the animal kingdom, the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri asks artists to cross that line and become uncivilized. Artists across the United States are invited to submit their works depicting the world’s Wild Things. From household pets to rainforest creatures to ocean dwellers, artwork must depict a member, real or imagined, of the animal kingdom.

Open to all area artists 18 years and older currently residing within the United States. Entries must be original, not previously exhibited at the Arts Council, or in any Arts Council sponsored Juried Exhibit. Maximum size 48” x 72”, including frame. Maximum weight: 75 lbs. Works must be framed and wired for installation. NO SAW TOOTH HANGERS. Three-dimensional pieces must fit through doorway, including frame or stand. The Juror reserves the right to disqualify any work not suitably presented, or that varies from the submitted image.

The non-refundable entry fee is $30 for up to three works (Arts Council Members pay $25) and $5.00 for each additional entry after that. There is no maximum number of entries, but no more than three works by any artist will be exhibited. Diptychs and triptychs will be considered as two or three entries.

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Arts Council of Southeast Missouri
32 N. Main St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Etsy: Four Corners of Craft

Deadline: April 7, 2015 {ONLINE}

Etsy: Four Corners of Craft
Tent London and
London Design Festival

London, England, UK
24-27th September 2015

Four Corners of Craft is a maker development and exhibition project supported by arts and craft organisations in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. It will culminate in an exhibition to showcase great contemporary craft on Etsy, in partnership with Tent London and the London Design Festival on 24-27th September 2015.

We’re seeking high quality contemporary craft of all disciplines. Uniting regional arts/craft organisations from around the UK, selected designer-makers will benefit from professional development support and ultimately showcase and sell their work at the exhibition in London.

Lead partners include: Crafts Council, Contemporary Applied Arts, Design Trust, Craft Scotland, Creative Scotland, Craft NI, Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Helfa Gelf. With support from: Arts Council of Wales, Ruthin Craft Centre, The Makers' Guild in Wales and many more incredible creative organisations around the UK.

What’s on offer?

• Selling opportunity: Selected pieces will be included in the exhibition at Tent London during London Design Festival. Etsy will curate and manage the exhibition.
• Promotional opportunity: Etsy will lead a marketing campaign to promote the exhibition (and associated makers), supported by the partner organisations involved.
• Professional development: Accessible training from the wonderful The Design Trust and signposting to local support services in the lead up to the exhibition.

To be eligible, you must: (truncated)

• Have an active Etsy shop (haven’t opened your shop yet? Don’t worry! You can get 20 FREE listings when you open your shop for this opportunity. See details below…)
• Design and make craft products in one of the following categories: Basketry, Ceramics, Fashion & Accessories, Furniture, Glass, Interior Products, Jewellery, Paper & Book Art, Printmaking, Silversmithing & Metalwork, Textiles, Woodwork.
• Be based in the United Kingdom (in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales).

Please note
• There is no participation fee for this opportunity. Etsy cannot contribute to logistical costs (delivery of work, travel, etc).
• Exhibiting sellers are not required to attend the exhibition in person. Etsy will manage curation (set up and take down) and ‘man’ the exhibition.
• Exhibitors are responsible for arranging delivery and collection of work to/from the exhibition and for dispatching sold work to buyers after the event (Etsy will process sales but work will not be taken by buyers during the show).

If you’re eligible for this opportunity and don’t currently sell on Etsy, you can open a shop in order to apply. Get started with 20 free listings! Enter the code: FOURCORNERS at (new sellers only).

We will be selecting based on your Etsy shop itself, so make sure everything is up to date and your shop is looking great. Your photography, listing descriptions and About page are particularly important. Check out the Seller Handbook and search our educational articles to help you improve your shop.

Read full information here:

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Contemporary Miniprint of Kazanlak

Deadline: April 20, 2015 {ONLINE}

Contemporary Miniprint of Kazanlak

Kazanlak, Bulgaria
Kazanlak: June 1-30, 2015
Stara Zagora: July 2-16, 2015
Sofia: July 20-25, 2015

Now in its third edition, the Contemporary Miniprint of Kazanlak is an international event whose aim is to provide a platform for artists, curators, collectors and art lovers to gather and exchange ideas on the multiplicity of artistic styles, mediums and manufacturing processes that have come to characterize contemporary printmaking.

The Contemporary Miniprint invites international artists to submit works holistically addressing the diversity and open-endedness of the creative process of printmaking. As the medium is not a substitute for content, artists are encouraged to submit either traditional or experimental/digital prints which demonstrate high quality and artistic/conceptual depth.

The Contemporary Miniprint of Kazanlak is an annual event open internationally to all artists over the age of 18, working in traditional printmaking techniques and/or working in experimental digital printmaking and mixed media techniques.

All fine-art printmaking mediums and tendencies are acceptable, including relief, lithography, silkscreen, intaglio, monotype and original digital media. Photography and direct copy reproduction of artworks will not be accepted.

The Contemporary Miniprint of Kazanlak 2015 exhibition will open in Kazanlak on June 1, 2015 and will be featured at the gallery until June 30, 2015.

The complete 2015 exhibition will be showcased in Stara Zagora from July 2nd 2015 to July 16th 2015.

Additionally, the awarded works (2 joint first prizes and up to 6 honorary mentions) will be showcased in Sofia from July 20th to July 25th, 2015.

All works exhibited during the Contemporary Miniprint of Kazanlak will be made for sale during the integral length of the event at prices set by the each artist in his/her corresponding exhibition tabs.

Complete details available on website:

InLiquid Art and Design: Art for the Cash Poor

Deadline: April 27, 2015 {ONLINE}

Art for the Cash Poor
InLiquid Art and Design

Crane Arts Building
Philadelphia, PA
June 12–14, 2015

Art for the Cash Poor, is a fabulous annual block party-style event that allows you the chance to show and sell your work directly to the public in a lively social atmosphere, that includes live music, great food, and libations. Average attendance is 2,000 visitors on Saturday + Sunday each day.

Art for the Cash Poor is open to artists, designers, and crafters who make and produce their own work. All work is to be sold for $199 and below.

All participants are screened for quality and how they fit in with the event, submission does not guarantee acceptance. Artists may share a booth space at a discounted rate per each artist, each artist must be screened and accepted individually (we will not match artists for shared spaces).

Participants may signup for either the full weekend or an individual day. The Preview Night is free to participate, but to signup you must be participating Saturday and/or Sunday. Spaces are limited on Friday, and set-up on Friday will be inside the Icebox only (you may sign-up for an outside space on Saturday and/or Sunday and still do Friday inside – just be aware it is a smaller set-up space).

There is a non-refundable $15 submission fee that is due at the time of submission, this cost will be deducted from your participation fee upon acceptance. This fee covers the administrative costs associated with screening the event.

Tables may be rented for an additional $15 charge per table.

Complete details (including Vendor Fees) available on website:

Sumbit Application:

InLiquid Art and Design
1400 N. American Street #314
Philadelphia, PA 19122
p: 215-235-3405

Mendocino Art Center: Summer Art Fair 2015

Deadline: May 8, 2015 {POSTMARK}

Call for Vendors
Summer Art Fair 2015

Mendocino Art Center
Mendocino, CA
July 18-19, 2015

The Summer Art Fair is one of the Mendocino Art Center's biggest fundraisers of the year. This is your opportunity to help one of the most vital organizations on the Mendocino coast, and our opportunity to support artists with a visible and well attended retail opportunity.

Apply for a Booth Space

Hand-made original artwork in all media acceptable. Applications will be juried in order to ensure an interesting mix of mediums and works for our attendees. To apply, complete the application and include high resolution photographs (Digital or Print) of your current work along with a photo or drawing of your display.

Last year's top grossing vendors will be given the opportunity to select their booth space. All other booth spaces will be assigned by the event committee. Spaces are allocated outside on the grounds of the Art Center. They are approx. 10x10 feet. No electrical power is available.

Categories: Ceramics, Jewelry, Fine Arts, Textiles, Other

Fees: There is a $75.00 booth fee plus a 15% commission on sales. All money raised goes to support the Art Center's programs.

Complete details outlined in the Artist Application:

Visit website:

Mendocino Art Center
45200 Little Lake Street
P.O. Box 765
Mendocino, CA 95460
Phone: 707-937-5818
Toll free phone: 800-653-3328
Fax: 707-937-4625

Wiseman Gallery & FireHouse Gallery: Call for Submissions

Deadline: May 15, 2015 {POSTMARK}

Call for Submissions
Wiseman Gallery & FireHouse Gallery

Rogue Community College
Grants Pass, OR
2016 Exhibit Season

The RCC Galleries present exhibits of quality artistic content that contribute to the educational environment. Our goal is to inspire appreciation, understanding and participation.

We serve our community and students with venues for fine art that will create and promote awareness of the arts and the roles art plays in our lives. The Galleries serve as a learning tool for students interested in gallery management and other course areas.

Representing a wide range of aesthetic styles, exhibits originate from throughout our region, the nation and the world. The Galleries display contemporary art that deals with significant themes of our modern world.

Entries: All media are acceptable.

Eligibility: Open to all artists 18 years of age or older. All entries must be original and have been executed within the last two years.

Deadline: The deadline for submission is postmarked May 15, 2015 Notification by June 26, 2015.

Fee: no fee

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Galleries 2016
Rogue Community College
3345 Redwood Highway
Grants Pass, OR, 97527
Phone: (541) 956-7241
Toll Free: 1-800-411-6508
fax 471-3588

LibertyTown Arts Workshop: HOME, a National Juried Exhibition

Deadline: May 15, 2015 {RECEIVE} or {EMAIL}

HOME, a National Juried Exhibition
LibertyTown Arts Workshop and
Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity

Fredericksburg, VA
June 5 - 28, 2015

This June we are partnering with the Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity for a show we are calling Home.

The vision for this exhibition is to show what home truly means. Is it the embrace of a loved one, a roaring fire, a roof over your head? Show us where or what Home is to you.

LibertyTown will donate 10% of the jury fees and 10% of all show sales (taken out of the gallery’s commission) to the Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity to assist them in their goal to build 20 houses by 2020.

1st Place: $250
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $ 75

All artists age 16 and older, working in any media, may apply to this show. Work previously exhibited in LibertyTown’s gallery is not eligible. Work must be original and completed within the last three years.

Work accepted into the show must be for sale. Applications must be submitted electronically; no physical pieces will be accepted at the gallery for jurying. Work that will be displayed on a wall must be ready to hang, with no wet media and staple-free edges. LibertyTown will provide pedestals when needed. LibertyTown reserves the right to reject works accepted by the juror(s) due to content, space constraints, or inability to properly install the work. Work must not exceed nine feet in any dimension.

Fees (non-refundable)
1st piece (Non-member): $25
1st piece (Member): $15
Each additional piece: $5

Call details available on website:

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Artsmith Artist Residency Program

Deadline: May 31, 2015 {ONLINE}

Artsmith Artist Residency Program

Eastsound, WA
2016 Season

Artsmith is a non-profit organization promoting arts education and the creation of new works of art. Spend up to four weeks in creative focus next January on Orcas Island in Washington State's San Juan Islands. The interdisciplinary is intended as a place for cross-pollination of science/nature and the arts, and as a space conducive to the creation of new works.

Held at the historic Kangaroo House Bed and Breakfast, the residency hosts up to five writers, artists, scholars, and naturalists. As guests, each fellow stays in a private room with private bath. The residency is within 1/4 mile of the beach and one mile of the main town of Eastsound, with a walking trail to both. The island is also home to two state parks and the Turtleback Mountain Preserve, as well as several beaches, so there are plenty of spaces to stretch your legs and absorb the island setting.

Available weeks in 2016:

January 3-9
January 10-16
January 17-23
January 24-30

Visual artists, please note that Artsmith does not have artist studios, much as we wish we did. As a result, the residency is best-suited for artists who do not require use of a studio. If in doubt, please email us at to inquire.

Application Fee: $35.00

The Artsmith Peer Review Panel, comprised of artists, writers, and scholars, assesses applications based primarily on two main criteria:

1. How well the proposed work will benefit from the residency setting
2. Do the statement of intent and work sample reflect originality and evidence of significantly refining craft or pushing the boundaries of craft

The makeup of the Peer Review Panel changes each year, but is always selected to reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the residency.

Complete residency details available on website:

Submit application online by May 31, 2015 the via Submittable page:

Kangaroo House Bed & Breakfast
1459 N Beach Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245

Center for Art in Wood: Call for Chairs (open to all media)

Deadline: July 3, 2015 {RECEIVE} or {EMAIL}

Call for Chairs
Center for Art in Wood
The Furniture Society

Philadelphia, PA
May 1–July 23, 2016

The Center for Art in Wood, in Philadelphia, PA, US, is partnering with The Furniture Society to organize an exhibition that showcases contemporary seating. The jurors will consider chairs, stools, and benches of all kinds — functional, sculptural and conceptual. Pieces submitted for consideration should be produced since 2000 and have a basis in wood either in actual practice or theory. All media will be considered.

Artists are encouraged to imagine, dream, and experiment. Collaborations are welcome, as are videos, installations, and performances. The concept of seating should be pondered and dissected with an eye toward the needs and the nature of the 21st century.

The exhibition will run May 1–July 23, 2016 at The Center for Art in Wood, concurrent with The Furniture Society’s annual conference, which meets next year in Philadelphia. Selected works will be included in an accompanying full color publication and must be available for the length of the show. All makers will be notified in advance if a national tour can be organized.

Nicholas R. Bell, the Fleur and Charles Bresler Senior Curator of American Craft and Decorative Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum, with research interests in American craft, decorative art in America from the 17th–21st centuries, folk and self-taught art, and theories of material culture.

Ben Colman, Assistant Curator, Florence Griswold Museum, where his focus is the history of American painting, decorative arts and craft.

Hank Gilpin, full-time furniture maker, interior designer, and landscape designer

Susie Silbert, New York based curator, writer, and historian with a background in craft and design

ENTRY FEE (for up to 3 works/proposals)
$30, current members of the Center and/or The Furniture Society
$40, non-members
$30, artist who also submits a new or renewed membership to the Center ($55) or The Furniture Society ($65)
$25, students with ID

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The Center for Art in Wood
141 N. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106


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Monday, 8 September 2014

Age of Iron by Angus Watson - Blog Tour

Summary from Goodreads

Bloodthirsty druids and battle-hardened Iron Age warriors collide in the biggest epic fantasy debut release of 2014.

Dug Sealskinner is a down-on-his-luck mercenary travelling south to join up with King Zadar's army. But he keeps rescuing the wrong people.

First, Spring, a child he finds scavenging on the battlefield, and then Lowa, one of Zadar's most fearsome warriors, who's vowed revenge on the king for her sister's execution.

Now Dug's on the wrong side of that thousands-strong army he hoped to join - and worse, Zadar has bloodthirsty druid magic on his side. All Dug has is his war hammer, one rescued child and one unpredictable, highly-trained warrior with a lust for revenge that's going to get them all killed . . .

It's a glorious day to die.

Paperback, 560 pages
Age of Iron by Angus Watson (Orbit) is now available as a paperback and eBook.
My Review
Age of Iron is a truly unforgettable read that reeled me in and lead me on all sorts of bloody adventures. Angus Watson is an unapologetic writer, who gets right down to the dark and dirty in such a vivid way that you feel like your right there in the thick of the action! I loved so much about this that it's hard to put into words but I think the very best thing had to be the colourful collection of characters littered throughout these pages.

Our main character, Dug, is such a down-to-earth guy who had me laughing and cheering on the whole way through. He's just the sort of unlikely hero that I usually fall for and I most definitely have a real soft spot for him. His love affair with the intriguingly beautiful Lowa kept my attention held as the pages flew by, but I think his relationship with a little girl called Spring was much more interesting. Spring is an intelligent live wire that you won't be able to take your eyes off...

The storyline followed a few key players and it took quite some time for their stories to finally knit together. I did enjoy getting to delve into each of their back-stories and really there was never a dull moment with any of them. Even though this is a historical novel, the language used was quite modern in places which I enjoyed. Sometimes the pace was a tad on the slow side but when the players started to mesh things became much more pacy and action packed.

Watson writes an epic battle scene, I felt each big blow of a hammer or cut of a blade. There was blood, gore and I was ever so thankful that nothing was ever held back...I revelled in those delicious descriptors!

Women are big key players in this story. Most were just as if not more fearsome than some of the men. I loved how strong and very confident some were, Lowa especially. I can't wait for others to meet her and enjoy her easy confidence and kick-ass ways.
The ending was epic!! I didn't see any of it coming and I couldn't of been more pleased!
Age of Iron stands out from the crowd and quite rightly so. It's filled to the brim with action, adventure and intrigue. Did I mention the druids? (dark, dangerous and ever so interesting). I thoroughly enjoyed loosing myself to this gorgeously imagined world inhabited by the most wonderful cast of characters! Watch out for this's explosive!! Bring on the next already!
4.5 / 5 stars
*Special thanks to Orbit for the review copy*

About the Author
Angus Watson is an author and journalist living in London. He’s written hundreds of features for many newspapers including The Times, Guardian, Financial Times and Telegraph, and the latter even sent him to look for Bigfoot. As a fan of both historical fiction and epic fantasy, Angus came up with the idea of writing a fantasy set in the Iron Age when exploring British hillforts for the Telegraph, and developed the story while walking Britain’s ancient paths for further articles. Follow him @GusWatson.

Friday, 5 September 2014

Zom-B Clans by Darren Shan

Summary from Goodreads

B and her fellow Angels fight to retake control of New Kikham from the Klu Klux Klan, but that is only the starting point for this devastating entry in the series. Back in London, troubling answers and explosive secrets from Dr Oystein's past will be revealed, while Dan-Dan's presence stirs up angry feelings among his captors, which will lead to a shocking showdown and a startling unmasking. The stakes are rising... the heroes are dropping... the end is nigh...

Hardcover, 224 pages
Published July 3rd 2014 by Simon and Schuster

My Review
As always I love to sink my teeth into Darren Shan's fantastic Zom-B books- they really are my guilty pleasure! This instalment was truly wicked and brought out the twists and turns like never before...
In this story we see B and her friends deal with the aftermath of the capture of so many people. B, can't let her buddy go and puts every effort into getting him back. Things don't run smoothly though and with the return of a villainous familiar face...things turn nasty!
B, must put her trust in someone she really doesn't trust at all. She also finds out some really big shockers that add a whole new level of complexity to the overall story. The revelations had a bit of a Resident Evil feel...another guilty pleasure of mine - so yay!
God damn it - that ending!! Mr Shan you big tease you! ;)
Zom-B Clans is a fantastic seventh instalment in a kick-ass series. Just when you think there is nothing else that could possibly be pulled out of the hat...Shan goes and pulls the rug out from under your feet all over again! Things just got a whole lot more serious in the deadly war and I just can't wait to see where I'll be trailed next!!
4 / 5 Stars!
*Special thanks to Simon & Schuster for the review copy*

Tuesday, 2 September 2014

Black Ice by Becca Fitzpatrick - Book Trailer Reveal!

Summary from Goodreads

Britt Pfeiffer has never been that adventurous, but that's about to change. Wanting to impress her ex-boyfriend, Britt convinces best friend, Korbie, to take a trekking trip with her. But when a freak storm leaves the girls stranded they seek shelter in a cabin, where they find two knights in shining armour. Or so they think.

Britt quickly realises that the girls need to get off the mountain, fast. In exchange for her life, she is forced to guide the boys down, and as they set out on a harrowing journey through the cold and snow, Britt realises the only way to escape with her life is to pretend she is on their side. But is gorgeous, sexy Mason an enemy or an ally? Tension mounts, and it's only a matter of time before things turn deadly . . .

Dark and adrenaline-filled, Black Ice will have you on the edge of your seat right until the final twist.

Hardcover, 384 pages
Expected publication: October 7th 2014 by Simon & Schuster UK
Check out the brilliant new Black Ice microsite:
Book Trailer

Well? Thoughts? I love this it!! It's intriguing, ever so creepy and also inviting! I can't wait to read this book (I'm a huge fan of Becca's works). I'll be picking it up in the next week or 2 and I'm ever so excited... :)

Monday, 1 September 2014

The Hidden Girl by Louise Millar - Blog tour!

Summary from Goodreads

Hannah Riley and her musician husband, Will, hope that a move to the Suffolk countryside will promise a fresh start.

Hannah, a human rights worker, is desperate for a child and she hopes that this new life will realise her dream.

Yet when the snow comes, Will is working in London and Hannah is cut off in their remote village. Life in Tornley turns out to be far from idyllic, who are the threatening figures who lurk near their property at night? And why is her neighbour so keen to see them leave? Plus Will's behaviour is severely testing the bonds of trust.

Hannah has spent her professional life doing the right thing for other people. But as she starts to unbury a terrible crime, she realises she can no longer do that without putting everything she's ever wanted at risk.

But if she does nothing, the next victim could be her . . .

Praise for Louise Millar’s novels

‘I started reading and couldn't stop . . .’ Sophie Hannah

‘'A well-paced psychological thriller with more than a hint of Minette Walters about it' Sunday Express

‘Quietly creepy and expertly crafted. Add it to your book club reading list now’ Stylist

‘Millar is a genius at capturing the complicated emotions of parenthood, and her taut, suspenseful plot makes this an unputdownable read’ Marie Claire

Published by Macmillan on 28th August 2014, £7.99 paperback original. Also available in eBook

They are coming.
They are on their way.
I can taste them in the air like sand in sea-wind.
Starlings flit, a handful of stones thrown at the sky.
A plane swims through the clouds towards Ipswich.
‘The apples fall down one by one
And with a crack they hit the ground
And with one chop, a head falls free
Under the rotten apple tree’
I lie on the floor and wait.
I stretch my arms above my head, and push my feet far away.
I try to push them all the way to China. ‘The apples fall down two by two
And roll under my leather shoe
And with one chop, a head falls free
Under the rotten apple tree’
If I could touch both sides of this room, I would be a giant.
I know what a giant would do.
A giant would wait till they came.
Then it would lift up its feet and do this . . .

‘Where the hell are we?’

Will and Hannah’s car slammed to a halt at a crossroads, forcing the removal van to brake sharply behind them. Hannah looked up from the map and peered ahead. No signposts, for the fifth time today. She made an apologetic gesture out the window to the driver, and ducked back before he could lock eyes with her.

‘Weren’t we here a minute ago?’ Will said, grabbing the map off her.

‘The driver looks like his head is going to blow off,’ she said.

‘Sod him.’ Will’s hair fell forward, obscuring his face, as he checked the map. ‘Why isn’t it on the satnav? What’s the point of having a fucking satnav if it doesn’t have tiny places on it?’

She said nothing. Instead she tried to spot landmarks to help him. It was difficult. The bare branches of the trees that lined this tiny sliver of Suffolk lane clasped in the middle like witches’nails, blocking out much of the late-afternoon March light. It didn’t help, either, that through the gaps the land beyond was featureless. Flat mud, spreading aimlessly. She recalled their last visit, nearly six months ago. The sky had been chalk-blue. Heavy green boughs waving in the late-summer breeze. A pale golden shimmer across the fields. How long was it again till summer? She counted the months.

Will tapped the dashboard. ‘Right, so we came left from Thurrup, right at Snadesdon and . . .’

Hannah kept her mouth shut. Half an hour ago, old, Childish Will had appeared. She would wait for Grown-up Will to return. She’d told Barbara about this tactic when they’d had to describe how they resolved their arguments. Barbara had declared herself ‘impressed’ by Hannah’s ‘strategy’.

Will threw the map back on her lap. ‘Let’s try right.’

‘Didn’t we do that last time?’

He banged the steering wheel. ‘What do you want me to do, Han?’

‘Just stop stressing out, and hurry up,’ she wanted to say, but didn’t. This time, however, for no obvious reason, turning right and then left worked. Ten minutes and two more pin-narrow Suffolk lanes later, a faded sign saying ‘Tornley’ appeared out of the dusk, shortly before a terrace of three traditional pink cottages. Will shot Hannah a conciliatory smile, but she was too excited to respond. This was it.

Bending forward, she tried to catch glimpses through the bare branches as Will took the last bend – although, if the countryside looked this different in winter, what on earth would the house look like? She steeled herself.

A snatch of chimney appeared first, through bristles of hedge. Then a red-brick Victorian gable. And then it was rushing towards them: Tornley Hall, standing side-on to the road as if it had been abandoned for so long it had given up waiting for new owners and had turned away to stare wistfully at something in the distance. Hannah fell very still. Actually, it did look a bit different.

She tried to refocus her mind on a sight that was both familiar and unexpected. She realized, surprised, that the facade of the house had altered dramatically in her head during the long wait to exchange contracts since their last viewing: it had widened and softened and become more beautiful. The reality was thinner and taller. Shabbier, too. The windows were filthy from the long winter, and there was a rash of moss across the roof tiles, two of which were missing.Quickly she reminded herself of the surveyor’s report.

‘Tornley Hall is a solid house in need of a lot of love.’ As long as it looked presentable to Barbara in two weeks’ time – or, more precisely, thirteen-and-a-half days – that’s all that mattered.Will pulled over by the wooden five-bar gate.

The lane behind was empty.

‘Where are they?’ Hannah asked.

‘Probably stuck behind that lad in the tractor who pulled out after us.’

‘Oh God, they hate us.’

Will banged the steering wheel again, but more softly. ‘I used to know these fucking roads like the back of my hand . . .’

His Salford accent always returned when he was tired. Fookin’ roads. On days like these, being responsible and dependable in a crisis always seemed to drain every ounce of energy Will had. She knew a hug would revive him. So she did her best, and grasped his left hand in her lap.

‘What?’ Will said.

‘Go on then.’

‘Describe the back of your hand.’

Will made an unamused face at her, and she replaced his hand firmly on the wheel. To be sure it stayed there, she opened her door. ‘I’ll get the gate.’

‘Don’t go far. We might need your hostile-environment training when they get here.’

She held up her fists like a boxer, then jumped out, relieved. Grown-up Will was back, making jokes to ease the tension. She shivered. It must be five degrees colder in Suffolk than it had been in London this morning. Hugging her coat to her, she peered over the gate. The garden was pretty unrecognizable, too. The grand oak trees that lined the driveway on their previous visits now appeared naked and undignified, as if someone had stolen their bath-towels. Their leaves lay long-discarded on the gravel in rotting heaps. Up ahead, the freshly trimmed side-lawn from last summer was a sea of weeds. An acrid smell drifted into Hannah’s nostrils. Below her lay something tiny and dead, its guts claret-red and bursting out. A mouse or a bird. She kicked it into the bushes, then wiped her boot on the grass.

OK. Well, this was unexpected. She hadn’t even thought about the garden. Would two weeks be enough to get Tornley Hall ready, inside and out? Hannah lifted the gate catch. As she walked forward, the gate rebounded, trapping her hand

The wood was swollen, and threaded with tiny cracks. Instead of sanding and fixing it, someone had clearly sloshed tarry black paint over it. Now it was warped. It no longer fitted the space between the posts. There was a roar behind her and the removal van shot round the bend, coming to an abrupt halt, bumper-to-bumper with Will. All of a sudden, Hannah’s own patience slipped. She had waited too long. The gate was one obstacle too many today.

She kicked the bottom, hard. The gate battered into the bushes. She waved both vehicles through, avoiding the van driver’s glare, then shut the gate and forced the latch down. It was only as she went to walk up the driveway that she realized she was still standing in the road.

‘Han?’ a shout came. Will had got out of their car and was retrieving the keys his cousin Laurie had left under the plant pot by the front door. ‘What are you doing?’

A thought came to her from nowhere. Will looked ridiculous out here. In his red skinny T-shirt and jeans, his curly musician hair and leather wristband, he looked more like a member of an indie band on his way to Latitude Festival, not the owner of this big country house. Hannah lifted the latch again, wondering why she’d shut the gate before entering. Then, as she closed it behind her, she knew. She had dreamt about Tornley Hall every night for eight months. The dream had kept her going. The minute she crossed the threshold, reality would be waiting to pounce again.

Three minutes later Hannah’s first impressions of Tornley Hall did nothing to reassure her. The implications of buying a house that had stood empty for two-and-a-half years were becoming quickly apparent. After its third winter unoccupied, and with the previous owners’ furniture removed just yesterday, the inner hall was as unrecognizable as the garden. There was a strange odour, too; an unpalatable mixture of antiseptic, a sickly chemical flowerscent and, most unpleasant of all, foot-rot.

‘Kitchen’s in the back, thanks,’ Hannah said to the removal men, averting her eyes from the ghostly picture-frame marks and hairline plaster cracks that criss-crossed the walls. Now that the Horseborrows’ vast Oriental tapestry had been removed, the absence of a yard-long chunk of picture rail had been revealed.

Grown-up Will had disappeared again. Childish Will was back with a vengeance, and appeared to have gone into shock. The last few days had been so hectic, with working late in the studio, and packing up and cleaning the London flat, that he hadn’t shaved. The three-day stubble made his naturally tan skin look sallow.

‘We knew it would look crap when everything was gone,’ she said.

Will’s pissed-off expression told her that was an understatement.

She tried again. ‘Remember when we moved into the flat, and there was that massive burn hole in the carpet that they’d hidden with a rug?’

No reaction.

Giving up, she tried the sitting-room door. Houses always looked bad when you moved in. There was no time to sulk. They had too much to do. The handle rattled uselessly in her hand.

‘This is locked. Will, can you see a key?’

They checked on the windowsills, in the understairs toilet and in the side-alcove with the stained-glass window at the back of the hall.

No key.

Will tried the door opposite. ‘Study’s locked too.’

‘That’s annoying.’

‘Where do you want this?’ asked a removal man, heaving a sofa through the front door with his partner.

‘Just here, please, for the moment.’ Hannah waited till the men had dumped it – a little unceremoniously, she thought – then mouthed to Will, ‘If we don’t find the keys, they’ll leave everything in the hall.’

That cheered him up.

Hannah peered through the sitting-room keyhole and saw nothing but black. She tried to look in from the garden, but the shutters were tightly closed on the three tall picture windows.

‘Dining room?’

‘I’ll go,’ Will said, grit in his voice.

‘I’ll try the kitchen,’ she said, trying to create the illusion of teamwork between the two of them – for herself, as much as the smirking removal men.

The sight in the kitchen stopped her in her tracks. This room had taken centre-stage in her dreams since last summer. It ran along the back of the house, and also had picture windows overlooking the small back garden. On their previous visits, rails of shiny French copper pans had hung from the ceiling, and a grand pine dresser decorated with bright crockery had added cheer to the room. Flower watercolours and landscape oils had hung on the walls, gingham curtains at the windows. Cleared of these homely charms, the dank, bottle-green walls emerged like ghouls.

‘God, they really took everything,’ she said.

Will walked in. ‘Clue’s in the name.’

‘Funny. No luck?’

When the search around the old, built-in cupboards proved fruitless, too, they tried the little scullery at the far end.

‘Oh, good. They remembered to leave it,’ Hannah said, opening a tall, old-fashioned fridge. ‘And look what Laurie’s left. That’s nice,’ she said, unconvinced. On a shelf was a plastic-wrapped tray of bright-green apples, a pint of milk, cheese, a sliced loaf, spread, a large tray of pasta bake bobbled with black olives, and a bottle of cava.

‘Coffee table?’ came a shout.

‘Hall . . .’ Will called back curtly. Hannah shot him a look.

‘ . . . please.’

‘I’ll see if I can catch Brian.’

Their estate agent’s phone, predictably, went to voicemail. Having managed to offload the keys onto Laurie on his way to the airport this morning, he’d be halfway to his brother’s wedding in Italy by now. Hannah turned and saw Will staring at the high Victorian wall ten yards behind the kitchen window. His hands were clasped behind his head.

‘What?’ Hannah asked, not really wanting an answer.

She tried to think of something to humour him, then gave up. This was not the time. The balance between them was too off-kilter, like the old brass scales that had sat on the counter here on their previous house-viewings with Brian. There would be plenty of time to fix things later. What mattered was that they were finally in.

The countdown had started.

Two weeks – or thirteen-and-a-half days – to go.

Hannah pulled an A4 whiteboard and a red marker from her bag. Two-week Countdown! was written at the top. Underneath was a list.

Day 14: Saturday, REMOVAL DAY, the first entry said. She crossed it out. That was one done, at least. She considered the entry for tomorrow. Day 13: Sunday, PAINT SITTING

ROOM. Not without the keys, they couldn’t. Hannah scored out SITTING ROOM and replaced it with KITCHEN. They had to be practical. She scanned the putrid walls and wondered if one day was optimistic. A quick glance through the list of everything else they had to do told her it would have to suffice. They didn’t have a choice. They’d just have to do the best job they could. She started to turn.

‘So I was thinking that we should start on the kitch—’

She stopped.

Will had left the room so quietly she hadn’t heard him go.

Forty-five minutes later, gravel shot up as the removal men hurtled back to London, clearly eager to escape this rural hellhole with its tight horse-cart lanes and slow tractor drivers.

‘Right,’ Hannah said, shutting the front door. The hall waspacked with the sitting-room and study furniture, including their sofas, four sets of Will’s record shelves and forty boxes of his vinyl.

‘Shall we get the bed made up first, and put up the bedroom curtains?’

Will surveyed their pile of belongings, faint menace in his eyes. She knew if she put her arms round him he would soften; lean into her, and cheer up. Instead, she picked up a rogue box of clothes to take upstairs.

Will took his jacket from the banister. ‘When I get back.’

‘From where?’

‘Snadesdon. I’m going to get some beer and milk, before the shop shuts.’

‘But Laurie’s left us a pint – and some cava.’

Will opened the door. ‘We’ll need more milk for tomorrow. You have the cava – I fancy a beer.’

Beer. She said nothing. Tonight wasn’t the night to argue about it. ‘Want me to come?’

His expression softened a little. ‘No. Why don’t you see if theoven works, and put on that food that Laurie left. I won’t be long.’

Will leant towards her. The movement was so unexpected

Hannah recoiled.

‘It was just a kiss, Han.’

She touched his arm. ‘Sorry. I know. I’m just tired.’

‘OK. Right. I’ll be back in half an hour. If . . .’

‘. . . you don’t get lost.’

‘Good luck.’ She waited for him to smile, but he didn’t. Will went to the car. Music pounded as the engine started, and he drove away. Hannah wandered out to the garden, wincing at the pot of saccharine-sweet pink polyanthus that Laurie had left on the

doorstep. They’d have to keep them, to be polite. Will’s red rear lights streaked along the hedge, then disappeared up the lane. Why couldn’t he just be patient? Hannah sniffed. The air was so fresh. She took a deep breath, not quite believing they were finally here. Phase One completed. Phase Two to begin tomorrow. Tall weeds dipped and danced in the breeze along the edge of the front lawn before disappearing into the black night. How on earth would they cut these back in time for Barbara’s visit? Hannah inhaled again, smelling rotting leaves and damp earth nurturing the first blossoms of spring. She stretched her arms up, to ease off the ache from moving boxes. The temperature was dropping again, but the breeze was pleasant. She felt it reviving her after their long day. Hannah looked around. The depth of the darkness was astounding. It was that thick, berry blackness that you didn’t see in the city. Through the bare trees that bordered the far end of the garden she saw the distant glow of half a dozen houses and farms in Tornley. To her left she made out the slope-roofed garage that would become Will’s studio one day.

His mood had been difficult today. She reminded herself that he had worked all week and was exhausted. He was probably dreading the commute back to London on Monday, too. At least one of them didn’t have to worry about work any more. She could manage the decoration of Tornley Hall and just give him jobs to do in the evenings. That should take some pressure off.

Hannah decided to take Will over to the garage after dinner. It might encourage him to look beyond the cracks – to the future, and what this house would bring to their lives. She let her head fall back and shut her eyes. This was idyllic. No sirens or buses; no voices from the fried-chicken shop on the corner; no drum and bass from passing cars, or taxi engines running outside the pub.

She swayed a little, and picked out the distant bray of an animal and a soft hiss, and wondered fancifully if it might come from the sea, across the marshes. To her left, there was a rustle in the bushes. Hannah opened her eyes. There was a second rustle, this time further away.

‘Hello?’ she said, feeling silly. The nearest property must be fifty yards behind the high wall at the rear of the kitchen. Hannah scanned the darkness. The rustling stopped. A rabbit, or a fox, probably. That would be part of the joy of this place. Nature right on their doorstep.

A stronger, colder wind buffeted the tall weeds. She picked one, and ran its spiky stem through her finger. Their schedule for Barbara coming was already tight. Only thirteen days from tomorrow to finish the whole house. Tidying the garden would steal at least one of those days, now. Hannah imagined seeing this scruffy lawn through Barbara’s eyes.

You’ve taken on an awful lot here, Hannah. Maybe we should wait

another few months?

She felt a flutter of panic and shook her head.

No. Not a single month more. She couldn’t bear it.

Hannah stamped her feet to shake off the day’s fatigue. Thinking about it, Day 14 wasn’t actually over yet. She returned inside, picked up her marker pen, thought for a moment, then rewrote the first entry. Day 14: Saturday, REMOVAL DAY/START KITCHEN. She found a box in the hall, and went to rip it open. Just before she did so, however, she rattled the sitting-room door handle again, in case it was just stiff. Nothing happened. This was so annoying. She put her nose to the keyhole and sniffed. That was weird. She could swear she smelt petrol.

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Friday, 29 August 2014

A Dark Inheritance by Chris D'Lacey - Blog Tour!

Michael Malone’s life has not been the same since his father
disappeared three years ago. Determined to find him, Michael gets unwittingly drawn into supernatural organisation UNICORNE, who claim to have vital information for his quest. But they want something in return.

Something that is hidden in Michael’s very bones …

Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Chicken House Ltd (7 Aug 2014)

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Interview with Amadeus Klimt, a high-profile member of the UNICORNE organisation

Tell me about your name. It’s rather unusual.

Is it?

Very well. It is a combination of the middle name of the composer, Mozart, and the second name of the artist Gustav Klimt.

A combination? You didn’t…inherit the name then?

It was given to me by my…father. Is that uncommon?

No, it’s just… You hesitated on the word ‘father’. Why was that?

Let us just say that my upbringing was complex. Shall we move on to something more interesting?

Okay. Basics. You run an organisation called UNICORNE.

No, that is incorrect. I do not run it. I serve the director.

That’s an odd word to use, ‘serve’.

I find it appropriate – for the role I play.

And what would that be?

The business of UNICORNE is to explore what is sometimes called ‘the paranormal’. I believe the common phrase is, ‘Things that go bump in the night’. When an unusual incident occurs, I assign an agent to investigate, then monitor their progress.

To what end?

End? I do not understand this question.

What do you do, Mr Klimt? What is UNICORNE’s purpose?

You do not find the paranormal stimulating?

Of course. What I meant was, when you discover something, what happens next? What do you do with the information?

We record it in a file.

[LAUGHS]. You’re being evasive.

Our work is highly-classified. It would not be appropriate to share our discoveries with…the world at large.

So UNICORNE is a secret organisation?

Yes. And secret organisations, as I am sure you will appreciate, are, by their nature, secretive.

Touché. All right, let’s wind back a little. UNICORNE is an acronym for UNexplained Incidents, Cryptic Occurrences and Relative Non-temporal Events. What does that last part mean exactly?

A relative non-temporal event refers to anything outside the normal spectrum of human experience.

Sorry? Can you clarify that?

Ghostly sightings. Astral projection. Past-life regression. Telekinetic ability. Remote viewing. Our most recent case involved the phenomenon of cellular memory.

That’s when people who’ve received an organ transplant take on the personality of the donor, isn’t it?

Can you tell me about it?

You promised me an in-depth interview, Mr Klimt.

Then ask about…my hobbies. I enjoy mathematics and mathematical conundrums. Would you like to know how fast I can solve the Rubik cube?

I’m sure it’s impressive.

It is.

You’re playing games, Mr Klimt. Tell me about the missions – the UFiles I think you call them. Give me something exclusive for my blog. If you want money…?

I want nothing but the price of your secrecy.

You have it. This tape won’t be heard by anyone else.

Yes, I believe that will be so. Very well. I will share a UFile with you. My youngest agent, Michael Malone, has just solved an intriguing case. He was sent to find out why a dog was running loose at the edge of a cliff. This led him to a classmate who was having…visitations from a girl called Rafferty Nolan.

Hang on. I’ve read about this. Wasn’t Rafferty Nolan the girl who came off her bike a few years ago, struck her head on a rock and died?

That is the official version of events, yes.

And this Michael kid has discovered…what?

That the death of Rafferty Nolan was not an accident.

Wow. How?

Through the phenomenon of cellular memory. Tell me, is your recording device digital or analogue?

Digital, of course.

Excellent. Would you pass it to me, please?

Why? What for? What are you going to–? Oh, hello, who’s this? I thought this was going to be a one-to-one conversation?

Her name is Chantelle. She is one of my most experienced agents. In a moment, she will look into your eyes and make you forget everything you have heard.

The device, please.

Thank you. I am constructed from a substance called graphene, which can conduct electrical impulses many times faster than any silicon-based computer. One of the side-effects of my speed of thought is the creation of a highly-polarised magnetic field around me, which can cause interference to digital devices.

Interference? NO! Please don’t wipe the rec–

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Thursday, 28 August 2014

The Seventh Miss Hatfield by Anna Caltabiano

Summary from Goodreads

Rebecca, a 15-year-old American, isn't entirely happy with her life, comfortable though it is. Still, even she knows that she shouldn't talk to strangers. So when her mysterious neighbour Miss Hatfield asked her in for a chat and a drink, Rebecca wasn't entirely sure why she said yes. It was a decision that was to change everything.

For Miss Hatfield is immortal. And now, thanks to a drop of water from the Fountain of Youth, Rebecca is as well. But this gift might be more of a curse, and it comes with a price. Rebecca is beginning to lose her personality, to take on the aspects of her neighbour. She is becoming the next Miss Hatfield.

But before the process goes too far, Rebecca must travel back in time to turn-of-the-century New York and steal a painting, a picture which might provide a clue to the whereabouts of the source of immortality. A clue which must remain hidden from the world. In order to retrieve the painting, Rebecca must infiltrate a wealthy household, learn more about the head of the family, and find an opportunity to escape. Before her journey is through, she will also have - rather reluctantly - fallen in love. But how can she stay with the boy she cares for, when she must return to her own time before her time-travelling has a fatal effect on her body? And would she rather stay and die in love, or leave and live alone?

And who is the mysterious stranger who shadows her from place to place? A hunter for the secret of immortality - or someone who has already found it?

Hardcover, 304 pages
Published July 17th 2014 by Gollancz
My Review
Anna Caltabiano is a 17 year old author, which I actually found rather surprising. Her writing style is very distinctive and her voice very unique. I loved how easily she whisked me away on an immerse and very thrilling adventure.
Miss Hatfield is a big of a strange woman. She moves into a new house and the neighbours are instantly curious but try as they might, she doesn't invite them into her life. Until a little girl called Cynthia comes knocking....
Cynthia is tricked into drinking lemonade spiked with a drop from the fountain of youth. Things are quickly turned upside down for Cynthia, who now finds herself immortal with a difficult task on her hands. Miss Hatfield takes her to 16th century New York and sets her off on a mission to retrieve a painting.

I love seeing Cynthia in a totally new environment and the ways in which she had to try and blend in. I think best of all I loved the simmering love story that bubbled along nicely the whole way through the storyline, distracting Cynthia from her task - it really was quite beautifully innocent.

What this book lacked for me personally was detailing. I wanted to know so much more about the origins of the fountain of youth and a bit more of the overall back story. I had a lot of nagging questions...

The Seventh Miss Hatfield is a memorable time traveling adventure full of danger, mystery and a gorgeous love story. The characters are definitely different and I hope we get more time traveling adventures with them in the future. An all round great read.

3.5 / 5 Stars

*Special thanks to Gollancz for the review copy*

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Categories > Celebrities > My Chemical Romance > Forever means Forever

You Cried, I'd Wipe Away All Of Your Tears

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Gerard comfort Frankie and an almost secret is revealed :)

Category: My Chemical Romance - Rating: G - Genres:  - Published: 2012-02-09 - Updated: 2012-02-09 - 981 words - Complete

Hey lovelies! You look gorgeous today! Okay so i'm so sorry this story is dragging out slightly, but here is where the action begins! Hopefully this will be some kind of improvement :) xx

Gerards POV
I cautiously crawl over to him and sit cross legged in front of him. "It's not you. You're not the reason for everything wrong." I say as softly as i can whilst he shields his face with his hair. It almost kills me to see him so upset, so worked up and vulnerable. You never expect that from someone who seemed so confident and almost arrogant earlier.
"I can't do anything right. I mess everything up. Every person around me ends up fucked over, i can't even show my own Mother any affection." He cries in total and utter despair. He was falling deeply into a hole. One he wouldn't make his way out of alone. "It's okay you know. You just think too little of yourself. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that your Mom adores you and she's not fucked over either." I try and make him reason with me. Instead he wipes his eyes and stands up. "Sorry" He mutters. Then it clicked, he was the way i was all through Elementary School. Felling worthless as hell and the reason for every negative in the universe. I never cried, never showed emotion until i was alone and just couldn't take it anymore. He was doing that now, it all made perfect sense. "Hey, would you like to go for a drink?" I blurt out, shattering the void that is known to civilians as silence. I hate the silence. It's actually noise. I can't sleep if it's silent, i'm not comfortable if it's silent. I couldn't deny it though, i was intrigued by him. I wanted to spend time with him a little longer. Make sure he was okay and be there if he needed someone.

We sit on this bus and watch as the endless miles of crops and green roll by. The city was never like this. All cars and pollution and factories. I remember i used to sit by the lake alot and watch the boats, it was my way of saying "fuck the polluted, neglected planet" and go and do something that really makes you happy. Draw what you see, watch the many families sit on their boat decks and laugh at everything and nothing. Now we were in a tiny little countryside village, big changes were taking place, for all of us. For one thing, I could now be openly homosexual. I had grown accustomed to it and so had my family. Back in the city, i got beaten black and blue daily. And if they had the slightest inkling that i was even a tiny bit gay they would've done worse, whether my Mom happened to be a teacher there or not. "So, thanks for everything." Frank says, looking away from me. Clearly he doesn't show appreciation often either. "It's ok." I give him a small smile as i don't want to freak him out with my abnormally little choppers. And when i say choppers i am referring to my teeth, my Grandma calls them that, she also enjoys referring to my toes as clawhoppers, just for future reference. "So are there any cool bars we could go to?" I try and make conversation. His amazingly bright eyes shine in the slowly sinking sun that's breaking through the most colossal clouds i can see, showing me that every cloud does have a silver lining. There is always a positive. And to seal my theory, Frank makes it better. "Yeah theres this really cool place i often go too but first i'd like to show you something if that's okay?" He asks pressing the bell on the bus.

We make our way off the bus and trot our way down to a clear circle of fish infested water. Bluebells and Rosebushes are sitting delicately on the side opposite to us. It's.... beautiful. If i had my sketchpad with me i knew i wouldn't have been able to resist drawing it out, every little line and dot. "I haven't always lived in the Village." Frank begins, snapping my focus towards him, not that i mind. Being honest, both are beautiful, i can't decide which of the two more in all honesty. "I lived here with both of my parents until i was seven or eight and then i went away with my Dad for a few years. Barely visited, and then completely by accident i moved back." He says taking a packet of cigarettes from his pocket and offering me one. "Well to be honest i was a complete brat to my Stepmother, it was a mutual dislike from the start, then he married her and they had my little sister and brother. Only then i came back for good, without a choice though. Dad made me return." He spits, resentment and anger at the memories flashing in his eyes. He takes a few slow and long drags from his cigarette and i do the same before deciding to break the silence again. " I had shit with my parents too." I sigh. Frank turns and looks at me expectantly as though waiting for me to continue with my life story. "Mine divorced for a while. Mom got this boyfriend. I came out as gay and he beat me." I shrug my shoulders, taking another drag from my cigarette.

"Oh." Is Franks reply.
I'm aware he's watching me very intently for a while, a blank expression on his face. And then out of the corner of my eye i see him smile, edging a little bit closer. I turn and face him, wanting to see if my suspicions weren't just a figment of my imagination. "Frankie, are"
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Society Social Sneak Peak!

My talented friend, Roxy, from My Cup of Te, has offered us a sneak peak of her new home and fashion collection via the darling blog, Things that Sparkle. She has created a furniture and fashion line that makes me swoon. I don't know of one girl that hasn't had this dream, but Roxy put in the long hours and dedication to make it reality. Bravo Roxy! Like it on facebook, sign up for the newsletter, follow her on twitter, or just send her an email telling her how much you love it! It will just make her day!

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There is a reason that prep has been in style over the decades. Classic never goes out of style.

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According to statistics, single parents face numerous complications with personal finance. Approximately 13 million households within the United States consist of one parent. A balanced financial strategy must be developed and followed in order to meet the financial and the emotional-based demands associated with such households. Unfortunately, most single parents face a wide array of challenges and strains that may not exist for households that include two parents. Individuals that are raising their children alone face many unique and complicated challenges when it comes to budgeting household funds. While children offer any household a large amount of joy, it is a known fact that it is not inexpensive to raise a child. According to a release from the Department of Agriculture, it is estimated that from the day that a child is born until the day that they become legal adults, it costs approximately $250,000.00 to raise them. As a result of this fact, many single parents find themselves running on nothing more than financial fumes in the area of personal finance. In this comprehensive guide, you will be introduced to 5 financial tips that are specifically tailored to assist parents that find themselves solely responsible for raising their children.

Create a Budget to Control Spending

The single most important step that single parents may take when it comes to personal finance is creating a budget that will assist in the control of spending. Individuals that are raising children alone often find that they not only carry the entire emotional load of the family, but that they also carry the total financial load. As a result of these overwhelming loads, it is common for single parents to lack financial accountability. A budget will enhance financial accountability. The upside to financial planning through a budget as a single parent is that you will be the one that is directly responsible for establishing a solid financial future for yourself and the children that you are raising. While this is an immense amount of responsibility, you should view it as an opportunity. You are the only person that has the ability to determine the absolute best manner to budget your funds. You are also the only person that has the ability to create a solid personal finance plan for your future. Creating a budget to control spending will allow you to achieve success in these areas.

Emergency Funds Establishment

The next step that single parents should take when it comes to personal finance is establishing designated emergency funds. This is a challenge for couples. It is even more challenging for those that are raising children on their own; however, it is a necessary task. If possible, a certain percentage of your paycheck, a portion of the spousal support payments that you receive, or even a small amount of your child support should be placed into a designated savings account or even a money market account. This may assist you when you face unexpected and/or unforeseen circumstances, such as mechanical issues with your automobile, an unexpected illness, and/or an unforeseen layoff from work.

Tax Breaks

The next step in personal finance for single parents includes researching and taking advantage of any and all tax breaks. There are several that pertain to children. For example, if your income falls below a pre-determined amount as set forth by the Federal Government, you may qualify for a tax credit of a certain amount (usually around $1,000.00) for each child you are raising independently. Many parents qualify for what is called the “Earned Income Credit”, or, “EIC”. Still, there are other tax breaks pertaining to the self-employed and widowed parents. In addition to this, there are tax credits that pertain to tuition incurred by advancing your education. It is in your best interest to research these tax breaks and determine which you qualify for and then, take full advantage of them.

Drop the Name Brand

As a parent, it is quite likely that your children will develop a personal fondness towards name brand items such as clothing, video games and consoles, toys, and food. If your aim is set on the bull’s eye of saving money, you should learn to drop the name brand and opt for store-brand or off-brand items. You are sure to discover that you are able to save an immense amount of money and that the off-brand labels are just as good as the name brand labels. In some instances, you may even find that the off-labels are better than the named-labels. By taking this step, you will eliminate a lot of pressure and financial strain.

Include the Kids

The next, and final, personal finance step for single parents is to include the kids in on the financial affairs in the home. You should always stress the importance of earning money, saving money, and having solid appreciation for that which you may acquire. By encouraging kids to help you in your efforts to earn money and save money, you will find that they develop a solid appreciation for the almighty dollar. As a result of this appreciation, you are sure to find that the financial strain in your household is drastically reduced. By following all of the personal finance tips for single parents in this guide, you will find that the financial strain of raising children on your own is completely eliminated.

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Graduation -- Magnolia Blooms

A week ago she daintily crossed the stage. Twenty five years earlier she'd burst onto the scene, within moments of the space shuttle exploding.  Entering this world several weeks early and as others unexpectedly left, my firstborn daughter was never one for subtlety.  Now she has her law degree.  The sky has never been her limit.

Her grandfather cheered with tears running down his face and two fists in the air--one for him and one for his bride.

There was a time when an early morning call to the neonatal unit marked joyous gains or despairing losses.  Eventually we came out ahead, learning to savor progress and growth in small bites and never to compare her to others of similar chronology, as she set her own agenda.  Still does.

The question frequently posed to her lawyer parents? "What will she do?"  The answer's that we are waiting to hear.  She'll let us know in due time.  Whatever it will be will be fine--and on her terms.  Reminds me of her grandmother.

Due time is well known to the gardener.  A watched pot never boils and a watched plant never grows.  Early spring brings incremental growth.  Late spring brings bursts of growth such that the eye is barely able to register the vast changes, and keep up.  Sit back and enjoy the show.  It was the only way to go with our girl.

Ten years ago Bill and I made a trip north of Howell to Arrowhead Alpines, a homegrown nursery with a national mail (back then) and internet (now) following.  Family trips to the Rockies had sparked an interest in Zone Four cold tolerant alpine plants--Saxifragia, lupine and mountain geraniums.  The grizzly owner reached down and ripped out a plant growing in the sidewalk, which I had admired.  "It's a weed, take it."  I did and the lamium still grows.  One man's weed is another woman's border.

Next door a magnificient Magnolia blooms like a pink cloud each May.  I wanted my own.  Mr. Arrowhead suggested an unusual strain with extra large blooms.  We left with a scrawny stick tree and promises of our own pink cloud.

 Eight years later we still had a few blooms and contemplated yanking the twisted trunk out to make way for something more aggressive.  The decision was made and an extension granted.  The blooms were lovely, but sparse.

This year the tree sprouted graceful balanced branches and dozens of buds were ready to pop. Our wait was about to pay off--well it did, with a bit of a reduction due to a flying oak limb--but it survived.  Our sweet Magnolia will one day have its own unique cloud of blooms.  It'll be worth the wait.

These patient investments of time pay off in dividends.

There's been no better way to spend the last two and a half decades.

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Saturday, February 2, 2013

Let's Twist

Remember that quilt I was making for my mom?  The one she was so excited about?  I went to visit her the other day and when I walked into the living room I saw she had redecorated it again (the third time in as many months) and the quilt she wanted so badly is now the wrong colors.  On the bright side, it meant that 1) I get to keep that quilt, 2) I get to keep all the fabric which I love, and 3) we went shopping for new fabrics for her and I managed to sneak two charm packs for myself into her bag.  One of Vanessa Christian's Simply Color and one of Kate Spain's Cuzco.  I sewed them up into a simple patchwork...

then added a 3" boarder (white with gray polka dots, from Jo-Anns)...

and then took the Lil' Twister tool to it!

I haven't decided if I like this look or if I wish I had kept the simple patchwork.  It is awfully busy now with the pinwheels and the patchwork was so clean and classic and made such a nice impact.  I do have the small 2" squares that were leftover after the Lil' Twister, so I can still do a small patchwork project with them.  Too late to second guess myself on the big quilt now, I suppose.  The picture above is before I had sewn the blocks together.  I have a few together now and like it a little better since the pinwheels are smaller.  I'm still not convinced I love it, but I will finish it.  It could look cute and bright hanging over my couch for a pop of color, or it could always go on the wall in the sewing room- bright, scrappy, and colorful always looks good there!

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