Dr. Stravagante’s Traveling Book Circus: Happy New Year 2012 Giveaway Hop (Int)

Dr. Stravagante’s Traveling Book Circus: Happy New Year 2012 Giveaway Hop (Int): Hosted by I'm a Reader, Not a Writer and Babs Book Bistro The Blog Hop runs from December 30th to January 3rd .

The main hop to participating sites can be found here. Good luck!

Once Upon A Time dream cast?

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A while back Eonline posted this tingling article of what if our fave chosen ones would've found their way to portray a fairy tale character in where else, ABC's hit "Once Upon A Time."  I would love to see Mr. Tom Welling as Prince Eric from "The Little Mermaid" tale. Hmm, so a fish pet shop would be Ariel's trade in Storybrooke? :D

How about you? Who would you choose to bring to life your fave fairy tale characters?

Photo Theme: Gather and Drinks

Today's Saturday Photo Scavenger Hunt  are: 
Gather from The Saturday Photo Hunt

Westlife Concert

I've never seen so many heads..... :) 


And  drinks theme from keyhole pictures 

Preparing for the next concert my friend and I will go to

I'll definitely will bring this with me if I have to a voice the following days at the Westlife concert, my throat was still sore after a week. I couldn't muster a decent shriek. lolz. I'm enjoying these two-themed hunts.:)
  

Follow Friday (11)

Follow Friday is hosted by Rachel of Parajunkie.com and Alison of Alison Can Read  If you want to join in the fun just head over the blogs mentioned above and start checking out the various answer for today's question:


Q: The New Year is here -- and everyone wants to know your New Years Blogging Resolution! What are you going to try revise, revamp and redo for 2012 on your blog?  

Review: Once Upon A Time: The Shepherd (ep 1.6)

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From imdb.com
David - aka John Doe - must choose between staying with Kathryn or leaving her to be with Mary Margaret, with whom he's fallen deeply, and inexplicably, in love; and Emma catches Sheriff Graham in a lie. Meanwhile, back in the fairytale world that was, Prince Charming is about to encounter a life-changing event that will forever alter his destiny.


I do try to keep it spoiler free :D  Oh, and a month ago (I think), Josh Dallas held a tweetcast and it was at this episode when it happened. Too bad, we were still three episodes away. I'm not complaining since I'm happy StarWorld is showing it at near-match airing times. 

Book Trailer: Winterling by Sarah Prineas

It's here. The Winterling book  trailer and it looks very exciting too.

"Think you can turn this logline from Todd Garner..."

Oh, I want to try even if I may not make it to the deadline! :D How about you? 

Teaser Tuesday: Angels at Christmas / Where Angels Go by Debbie Macomber

Hosted by MizB should be Reading is a weekly bookish meme. Anyone can play along. Just do the following.

• Grab your current read 
• Open to a RANDOM page 
• Share two (2) teaser sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS (make sure what you share doesn't give too much away. You don't want to ruin the books for others. 
• Share the title and author too so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teaser

Happy Holidays!

I've been out of commission lately though. Opps. :D






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Review: Episode 1.5 "That Still Small Voice"

Relive it again 

From imdb.com
As Sheriff Graham deputizes Emma, the ground shakes and a giant sinkhole mysteriously appears at the edge of town. But a curious Henry's life is placed in danger when he decides to explore the innards of the sinkhole to see if its contents can link the inhabitants of Storybrooke to the fairytale world. Meanwhile, back in the fairytale world, Jiminy Cricket yearns to leave the family business and transform into the person he wants to be.

Review: Angels at Christmas/Where do Angels go by Debbie Macomber

From Goodreads:

Every Christmas, three lovable angels visit Earth. Once a year, Shirley, Goodness and Mercy are allowed to intervene (or, more accurately, interfere!) in human affairs. Despite their frequent misadventures and the chaos they often cause, things always seem to turn out right….
This Christmas, join Those Christmas Angels as they respond to Anne Fletcher’s prayer request. She wants her son, Roy, to meet a special woman—and the angels contrive to throw Julie Wilcott in his path (literally!).
Watch as the heaven-sent messengers reunite a divorced couple, bring peace of mind to an elderly man and grant a little boy’s fondest wish. Because there’s always joy Where Angels Go.
Shirley, Goodness and Mercy offer you laughter and Christmas cheer in these two heartwarming stories!

“The busybody angels…provide a few delightful surprises as lives transform.” —Publishers Weekly

Book Nooks (1)

Photo Theme: Lights

Westlife Concert in Manila Sept 29, 2011

Today's Photo theme is Lights. For more of this week's theme hop over to The Saturday Photo Hunt.  


The shot came from a shaky hand due to excitement and somehow I liked how this unexpected shot came out. It was quite intriguing to see various light sources appear this way on digital. 

Follow Friday (10)

Follow Friday is hosted by Rachel of Parajunkie.com and Alison of Alison Can Read  If you want to join in the fun just head over the blogs mentioned above and start checking out the various answer for today's question:


Q: Keeping the Spirit of Giving this season, what book do you think EVERYONE should read and if you could you would buy it for all your family and friends? 

TBR Thursdays (8)

To be Read Thursday meme is hosted by Drea which was inspired by Waiting on Wednesday by Breaking the Spine

TBR Thursday highlights all those book that are already about (whether you own them or not) that you're dying to ready but haven't had the chance yet. This can some old books, some new books, and some that are in between but they have to be books that you want/hope to read and review!

About Catspell
About Firespell 
About Applespell

I just stumbled about this from a blog hop. You can learn more about by visiting the author's page, Danyelle Leafty to check other blogs included in the hop. I'm still buzzing with "Once Upon a Time" TV show so these books were just practically jumping for my attention. Hope it got yours too. Good luck!

Firespell and Applespell will be on my Waiting on Wednesdays too :D

Review: The Christmas Angel by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer

From Goodreads
About the book
The New York Times bestselling authors bring a holiday miracle to Cape Light. 

As the spirit of the season is spreading through the rustic seaside hamlet of Cape Light, town mayor Emily receives an unexpected and precious Christmas gift: a baby girl tucked away in a decorative cradle set up outside the church, with a note begging whoever discovers the child to take care of her. Emily is granted temporary custody-and realizes that if the mother is not found, she desperately wants to keep baby Jane as her own. Now, in the midst of the year's most joyous season, Emily must come to terms with her duty to her family, her own feelings of regret and loss-and what her heart truly desires.

Once Upon a Prologue: 300 Followers Appreciation Giveaway

Once Upon a Prologue: 300 Followers Appreciation Giveaway

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Check out Molli's  site for a host of  young adult and paranormal romance reviews plus her fantastic givewaway of a book of YOUR choice. Don't miss it! Good luck

Teaser Tuesday

Hosted by MizB should be Reading is a weekly bookish meme. Anyone can play along. Just do the following.

• Grab your current read 
• Open to a RANDOM page 
• Share two (2) teaser sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS (make sure what you share doesn't give too much away. You don't want to ruin the books for others. 
• Share the title and author too so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teaser

"You haven't seen her. She's tall, thin, blonde, and sort of all-around gorgeous ...although the hair is definitely chemically enhanced, " she added.

About the book.

If you had ten copies of yourself....

From Writing Prompts

Hmm, If I had ten copies of myself to use today, what would I have them do?

First, it'll be unnerving and just like a scene in Harry Potter where members of the OTP took form of Harry to fool any of the Death Eaters. What they'll do:

1) Visited the set of The Hobbit: The Unexpected Journey shooting around New Zealand and based from Quint of Aintitcool news  , they're somewhere Mangaotaki Rocks!

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A Writer's Necklace

Wow, I like to have one. :D

LiveTweet: Josh Dallas (aka Prince Charming/David)

Here we go for another world time calculation. :D There is a advantage when you live halfway across the globe. lolz Hopefully, I'm not too busy at work that I can sneak in and check the tweets. :D I better start thinking of questions too.

Update: (Monday December 5)

My question was answered. :D

The Christmas Spirit Reading Challenge

November 21, 2011 to January 6, 2012

I can hear my nerves. :) This is the first time I'm going to participate in a reading challenge and I hope I'm doing this right. :) The Christmas Spirit Reading Challenge is hosted by Michelle.

I'm going for Mistletoe (2 to 4 books).

My Reading List:

1. The Christmas Angel by Thomas Kincade and Katherine Spencer 
2. The Locket by Richard Paul Evans 
3. Angels at Christmas by Debbie Macomber
4. Silver Bells by Fern Michaels, JoAnn Ross, Mary Burton and Judy Duarte

Join along and visit The Christmas Spirit Reading Challenge! :)

Review: The Locket by Richard Paul Evans

From Fantasticfiction.
After the death of his mother, Michael Keddington finds employment at the Arcadia nursing home where he befriends Esther, a reclusive but beautiful elderly woman who lives in mourning for her youth and lost love.

Michael faces his own challenges when he loses his greatest love, Faye. When Michael is falsely accused of abusing one of the Arcadia's residents, he learns important lessons about faith and forgiveness from Ester -- and her gift to him of a locket, once symbolic of one person's missed opportuninites, becomes another's second chance.

Richard Paul Evans, author of the beloved #1 bestselling classic The Christmas Box,begins a wonderful new series with this stunning New York Times bestseller -- a bittersweet reminder of life's most precious gifts...

448 pages

Six Stage Plot Structure

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This should pretty much be tacked on my bulletin board as a soft reminder. Lolz.

Snow White and the Huntsman movie

E-mail reminder to me

I was going to pass up Snow White  and the Huntsman  but after reading this, I changed my mind. I'm curious how Evan Daugherty re-imagined Snow White. I wonder how much was changed from the time it was submitted for the competition to the time it was being filmed. I think I'll start checking some behind-the-scenes clips about the movie.

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Speaking about re-imagined fairy tales, has anyone been watching "Once Upon a Time" series? I can't get enough about the show! The production level was almost like what you expect in a movie franchise. The costumes were so beautifully made. The props were great! I thought great cast too! Man, Robert Carlisle as the Rumpelstiltskin (whew) or Mr. Gold in Storybrooke (hint)! Wow, I hope this show stays on longer than Chaos.

TV Episode Review: Once Upon a Time

Once Upon A Time 

A new show offering being aired here at StarWorld Channel every Wednesday night at 9: 55 PM with repeats the next day at 12:45PM and 5:00 PM

Episode one (Pilot)

Once Upon A Time 

I don't know where to start raving about this show. The production looked like a lot of  thought went through the development and the efforts made by the crew were tangible or noticeable enough through the props and the fabulous costumes used. You can feel that it was serious business in re-imaging the tale of Snow White. The SFX wasn't scrimped too.

I thought the casting  was great for their portrayal. Prince Charming was certainly delish. Hahaha There are several familiar faces such as Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Raphael Sbarge and Robert Carlisle. Jared Gilmore was perfect as Henry.

Once Upon a Time

Some people might get lost with the way the show was presented. The events taken place in Snow White and Prince Charming's world would run along side our reality until both stories reach one common ground which is Emma. I can't say much else for spoilers but I thought that made it an inventive way of writing the story. I was half expecting to see a subtitle: In a distant world much like our own where magic rules and evil queens are real...  instead it wasn't the case. It was straightforward and fast-paced. Editor Geoffrey Hildrew did a great job in keeping the momentum going between scenes. Cinematography brought by Stephen Jackson delivered an enchanting touch for both worlds. I can't wait for more.... :)

I give it 5 storybooks.

Thank you, Kimberly!

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Wow! I have my very own button. Thank you again! Do visit her site and check out what's on her shelf and past reviews she has posted. 

Part Three Installment "Destiny Beckons"

Catch up: 

It all began from an assignment

First Installment

Part 2.1 Installment

Part 2.2 Installment

Back from a very loooo-oong Commercial Break

The creature's antennae twitched again and soon energy beams came out from it. The beams hit the three rangers while they tumbled out of the way, uninjured. With the creature,  Indigo Vela remained unconscious.

The rangers were full-on battle mode and rhythmically struck the creature with their stylized staffs. The staves carried by the rangers bore individual alien hieroglyphs and scripts running the slender length of their staves, pulsing each time when a rangers delivered blows to the creature that refused to back down.

Adria lowered her camera and selected the close-up shots of the staff welded by Orion who was closer to her position than the rest of the rangers. The alien hieroglyphs weren't anything she'd seen. She was about to start taking pictures again when she saw the man named Pacen Eldo carrying what looked like portable rocket launcher. The device appeared like it was already on its last legs. 

Nocturnal book reviews/Блог Полуночников: 300 Followers International Giveaway!

Nocturnal book reviews/Блог Полуночников: 300 Followers International Giveaway!: Hey, folks! Because of your pure awesomeness this blog reached 300 followers, so let's celebrate, shall we? *grinning* You probably alre...

Hop to her site and check her books lined up for the giveaway! :D

Photo Theme: Handwritten

Today's Photo theme is Two
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There were a couple of the questions I prepared for the live tweet chat hosted by ManofAction, at #HeroesUnited during the Ben10 and Generation Rex crossover. Two of my questions got through!

Sunday Scribblings: Investigate

Sunday Scribblings

The bell rang its urgent call to classes. First day of the week always held the certain rush among the students and teachers. The frenzied energy floating in the air as everyone seemed out of sync after the weekends. Students jockeyed each other hoping to get to their respectively classes minus any reprimands. It's Monday.

Adria ducked immediately into the office headquarters of the school's paper "Q" just as Rick Lineheart glanced toward her direction. The way she'd been avoiding the guy was obvious she knew and she had done it twice earlier in the day. Why did she and Lineheart always meet on corridors this day? It didn't happen before.

She stood in the middle of the room lost in thought when Lisha strode out from the ante-room. "I thought you said you were heading back to the quarry to investigate?"

"Oh, yeah. Right." Adria appeared embarrassed to have forgotten and left quickly. She did intend to visit the quarry today before her next class started.

The loose gravel crunched under her boots as she swiveled around. No soul in sight. What a perfect way to get lost or do a body dump. She strode toward the scene of last Friday's battle or encounter. She made her way careful to the spot and slowly studied the ground for telltale evidence. She took several close-up shots, hoping her camera lens were more sensitive than her eyes to see what she may not be able to see in plain light. The mid-day sun was bright but it was turning the quarry a low-level sauna. Adria concluded her investigation and headed back to the school for her afternoon classes.

Justin's Book Blog: Huge Holiday Giveaway (Intl)

Justin's Book Blog: Huge Holiday Giveaway: I've been planning this giveaway for awhile now, but I have finally figured out how I want to do it. And I wanted to make it a really great ...

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A Giveway from In the Bookcase

Christmas is a month away and these two words signs can be definite great gifts for people taking up the pen or typing a page away for their novel while the second one for those enjoying the written word. '☺ Hop to In the Bookcase and join her giveaway raffle. You have almost less than a week left to cast your entries!


Good Luck!

Merlin Season 4 Official Trailer BBC

                         

I can't wait! I couldn't share the one sent by Diva Universal Asia channel which can be only viewed from their site. December 12! Yay!

From the trailers, it seems we'll get to see the elder Merlin again. I remember that spell to hasten age took a lot out of Merlin in Season 3 and almost didn't reverse the spell. It looks like Morgana's nastier this time around and I wonder what other knight we'll meet. I hope Gawain returns. Eoin Macken

A Book Vacation giveway!

Book Vacation

Searching for a book? Why not check out A Book Vacation  today or any time this week?  A book you like to get might just be there. Hop to the site where a giveaway is ongoing. Browse further through pages too for other giveaway offers and reviews. Good luck!

Review: Deadly Night #1 Flynn Brother Trilogy By Heather Graham

Summary from Goodreads:
The Flynn brothers have inherited more than a New Orleans plantation. They've inherited a ghostly presence… and a long-kept secret.

Aidan Flynn, a private investigator and eldest of the Flynn brothers, scoffs at the haunted-house rumors—especially since Kendall Montgomery, a tarot card reader who has been living in the mansion, is the one to tell him the tale of a woman in white. But when he finds a human bone on the grounds and another by the river, Aidan delves into the dark history of the Flynn plantation.

Forced together to uncover the truth, Aidan and Kendall realize that a serial killer whose victims seem to vanish into thin air has long been at work…and that their own fates are about to be sealed forever unless they believe in the unbelievable.

Teaser Tuesday

Hosted by MizB should be Reading is a weekly bookish meme. Anyone can play along. Just do the following.

• Grab your current read 
• Open to a RANDOM page 
• Share two (2) teaser sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS (make sure what you share doesn't give too much away. You don't want to ruin the books for others. 
• Share the title and author too so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teaser

The walls of the pit had imploded then heaped with more concrete and twisted steel, burying the area under tons of new debris.
As the dust cleared, there was nothing to see.

About the book

Now, I have to check who has a copy of Book 1 "Tuesday's Child" :D

In My Mailbox (4)

In My Mailbox is hosted by Story Siren which is about book (s) received/bought this week.


Last Monday, November 14 (talk about timing), I got a surprising e-mail from Laurie Thoughts and Reviews...

Monday Squee: Westlife - Beautiful World (Audio)

                           

Their latest song offering included in their Greatest Hits album to be released this November 21st.

Lyrics
Here we go, lost in the lessons
Sometimes I mess up my intentions
I get lost, the cost was losing everything I’ve known
Laying here, staring at the ceiling
Sometimes still dealing with the feelings
Where I’ve been, what I’ve done
I’m so far out there on my own
so quick to point the finger
To find the one to blame
So hard to realize, I kept getting in my own way

Wet/Rain

Ripples obliterating the reflection

Today's Photo theme is Two
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300 Giveaway from Zoey's Uncreatively Titled Blog

Zoey's Uncreatively Titled Blog

Visit Zoey's Uncreatively Titled Blog to win some more books if you don't have them already. Christmas is coming up and winning a book is a great pressie too. :D Goodluck!

Two U-F-Os in the garden

Intruder Alert!

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