Books & Authors - July 2006

I think in the end of the book he ended up living on a barge. He wore a yellow rain slicker.

2006-07-14 07:48:22 · 2 answers · asked by No-Dogg 3

2006-07-14 07:34:49 · 16 answers · asked by mury902 6

When I was in College, I picked a poem called "I have been one acquainted with the Night" A friend asked me what the poem was about and I told him a prostitute. He laughed and when he told me it was about the moon I laughed too.

2006-07-14 07:31:01 · 13 answers · asked by cool_in_07 3

2006-07-14 07:30:51 · 3 answers · asked by Pauline P 1

Is there anyone out there who would like to join either my amateur writers' forum or literary circle or even both? I recommend my amateur writers' forum only for writers who would like to talk about the technical part of writing or discuss ideas concerning plots and characters. As for poets and literary critics and everyone else who deals with other branches of writing and literature I would recommend my literary circle. Put here a yes or a me as an answer to get your 2 points then click on the links to join my groups on yahoo!
http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/amateurwritersforum
http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/darcysliterarycircle
When I have 3 members besides myself I'll start to post to the groups.

2006-07-14 07:17:29 · 10 answers · asked by Iseult 4

2006-07-14 07:14:09 · 27 answers · asked by sup yo 5

I find them mediocre at best. Not worth all the hype.

2006-07-14 07:08:13 · 15 answers · asked by teh_sexi_hotttie 4

A while back I wrote a short story titled "The Suitcase" those who read it claimed to love it, and encouraged me to enter somewhere. It is about a teen looking forward to a summer camp in order to avoid her family. Then she discovers her parents have been planning for a cross-country trip instead! She is furious, and to top it off her picture perfect cousin is tagging along. She brings along a beautiful suitcase and plans to record her terrible trip. In the end.... well, you'll see! Would you read it? I'll post the first page or so, I don't want to bore you!

It was the last day of 7th grade and I glanced, satisfied, at my straight ‘A’ final report card. I liked to excel. Now I was definitely going to Riverwood Summer Camp. It was one full week of hands-on advanced classes, swimming and away from my annoying family. It was heaven, especially to a 13 year old.
When I walked through our front door my younger brother Bradley was sitting on the couch eating Doritos. He was 11, annoying, and hideously covered in orange cheese. I wrinkled my nose disdainfully and Bradley threw the greasy bag at me. It landed square in the middle of my white shirt, spewing orange dust all over.
“You disgusting little beast!” I shrieked and pounced on him. Then, (of course) my mother walked in.
“Arielle Raven Palmer! What have you done?” I frantically described in vain what had happened. Mom just sighed and said, “Let me see your report cards, both of you.”
My mother’s green eyes showed her delight while reading my outstanding grades and her slight satisfaction at Bradley’s.
“You got your Social Studies grade up! Great! Oh, look 3 A’s! Reading, Math and Science! Wow, Bradley!” It must have been hard for her to have two kids with completely different goals, but the only thing I could think about was my glorious trip to Riverwood.
I sprinted up the stairs into my marigold yellow room. I lay back on my bed and began singing
“Riverwood, Riverwood, I’m going to Riverwood for AN ENTIRE WEEK!!!!” over and over until Bradley yelled,
“Shut up!” and threw something at my closed door.
Too happy to be disturbed, I pulled a beautiful suitcase out of my closet. It had been a gift from some great-aunt for my birthday a few months ago. I had planned to use it for my Riverwood trip as long as I had had it in my possession.
The suitcase was a light blue and very antique looking with silver hatches. It wasn’t very big but could hold my things because it had a gray netting to hold extra clothes. On the bottom of the inside of the case there was a red star. I had discovered that when you twisted and pushed on the star, it revealed a secret compartment!
On the top of the suitcase in dark blue paint I had written: A.R.P.
“Just like on old-fashioned suitcases.” I thought with a smile. As a naïve teenager I had entertained myself by imagining someone years from then finding my mysterious suitcase. Little did I know I would go on my own adventure with the suitcase?
Suddenly there was a knock on the door.
“Come in!” I bellowed cheerfully.
“Hey, Sweetie?” mom entered timidly entered my room.
“Hi Mom!” I said as I packed a light purple skirt and white tank top into my suitcase.
“Arielle, we need to talk.” She said gravely.
“About Bradley? It’s not my fault! He threw-“ but I was cut off.
“Not that, Arielle…” she sighed and I jumped back into the conversation.
“I can tutor him if you want…?” I knew Mom could get touchy about Bradley’s grades.
“No. It’s not about Bradley. It’s about the summer. And you thinking about going to camp.” I could feel my face fall and the giddiness drain from my body.
“What? I don’t understand.” I murmured.
“Arielle, we can’t afford to send you to Riverwood. We’ve decided to go on a cross-country trip as a family.”

2006-07-14 06:59:25 · 12 answers · asked by ~S~ is for Stephanie! 6

I'm in an American Lit class & my text continually states that Emerson is the greatest writer in American history. My personal opinion is that Nathaniel Hawthorne (particularly Young Goodman Brown and The Scarlet Letter) are far greater works than Emerson's. Your thoughts, and why?

2006-07-14 06:55:50 · 8 answers · asked by Mim 2

I am purchasing books and I can't see to find any western themed glbt novels. I'm more interested in the protagonist(s) being female.

2006-07-14 06:48:50 · 1 answers · asked by dgerardlarsen 1

This is a question without alot of info to help solve it. 30 plus years ago I heard a story was something like a twilight zone ,hitchcock presents, orsen wells, outer limits type of format. I dont think it was TV show I think I read it or listened to it. The story was about a kid ( I think) who ran away from home and hide in a home under construction. It was night when he was there after a while he heard voices and stays hidden not wanting to get caught for being in the house. Not seeing who it was on the other side of the wall he overhears a conversation about a bank robbery or some sort of crime and how the big boss was coming to the house more guys show up to the home underconstruction the story goes on. The big surprise was that the voices he heard were talking squirells that kept getting bigger and bigger in size. Anyway the story goes something like that I heard something that reminded me of it and am i going nuts trying to figure out where i heeard the story ..

2006-07-14 06:47:46 · 3 answers · asked by JJR 1

A while back I wrote a short story titled "The Suitcase" those who read it claimed to love it, and encouraged me to enter somewhere. It is about a teen looking forward to a summer camp in order to avoid her family. Then she discovers her parents have been planning for a cross-country trip instead! She is furious, and to top it off her picture perfect cousin is tagging along. She brings along a beautiful suitcase and plans to record her terrible trip. In the end.... well, you'll see! Would you read it? I'll post the first page or so, I don't want to bore you!

It was the last day of 7th grade and I glanced, satisfied, at my straight ‘A’ final report card. I liked to excel. Now I was definitely going to Riverwood Summer Camp. It was one full week of hands-on advanced classes, swimming and away from my annoying family. It was heaven, especially to a 13 year old.
When I walked through our front door my younger brother Bradley was sitting on the couch eating Doritos. He was 11, annoying, and hideously covered in orange cheese. I wrinkled my nose disdainfully and Bradley threw the greasy bag at me. It landed square in the middle of my white shirt, spewing orange dust all over.
“You disgusting little beast!” I shrieked and pounced on him. Then, (of course) my mother walked in.
“Arielle Raven Palmer! What have you done?” I frantically described in vain what had happened. Mom just sighed and said, “Let me see your report cards, both of you.”
My mother’s green eyes showed her delight while reading my outstanding grades and her slight satisfaction at Bradley’s.
“You got your Social Studies grade up! Great! Oh, look 3 A’s! Reading, Math and Science! Wow, Bradley!” It must have been hard for her to have two kids with completely different goals, but the only thing I could think about was my glorious trip to Riverwood.
I sprinted up the stairs into my marigold yellow room. I lay back on my bed and began singing
“Riverwood, Riverwood, I’m going to Riverwood for AN ENTIRE WEEK!!!!” over and over until Bradley yelled,
“Shut up!” and threw something at my closed door.
Too happy to be disturbed, I pulled a beautiful suitcase out of my closet. It had been a gift from some great-aunt for my birthday a few months ago. I had planned to use it for my Riverwood trip as long as I had had it in my possession.
The suitcase was a light blue and very antique looking with silver hatches. It wasn’t very big but could hold my things because it had a gray netting to hold extra clothes. On the bottom of the inside of the case there was a red star. I had discovered that when you twisted and pushed on the star, it revealed a secret compartment!
On the top of the suitcase in dark blue paint I had written: A.R.P.
“Just like on old-fashioned suitcases.” I thought with a smile. As a naïve teenager I had entertained myself by imagining someone years from then finding my mysterious suitcase. Little did I know I would go on my own adventure with the suitcase?
Suddenly there was a knock on the door.
“Come in!” I bellowed cheerfully.
“Hey, Sweetie?” mom entered timidly entered my room.
“Hi Mom!” I said as I packed a light purple skirt and white tank top into my suitcase.
“Arielle, we need to talk.” She said gravely.
“About Bradley? It’s not my fault! He threw-“ but I was cut off.
“Not that, Arielle…” she sighed and I jumped back into the conversation.
“I can tutor him if you want…?” I knew Mom could get touchy about Bradley’s grades.
“No. It’s not about Bradley. It’s about the summer. And you thinking about going to camp.” I could feel my face fall and the giddiness drain from my body.
“What? I don’t understand.” I murmured.
“Arielle, we can’t afford to send you to Riverwood. We’ve decided to go on a cross-country trip as a family.”

2006-07-14 06:44:15 · 4 answers · asked by ~S~ is for Stephanie! 6

Why does including elves, dragons, magic, etc. devalue a story in the eyes of many, even though it can be presented believably and the presence of magic and fantastical creatures doesn't effect the underlying message?

2006-07-14 06:34:31 · 10 answers · asked by Elminster 6

If so, what are your opinions on it? Did it enlighten you?

2006-07-14 06:30:53 · 4 answers · asked by ♥sista 5

I have the complete set of antique Dickens books passed down to me by my Great Grandmother. Books dated 185-60's Anyone know a reputable buyer in NYC? How much are they worth?

2006-07-14 06:17:41 · 3 answers · asked by Queen Nefertiti 3

I have bought these books, all suggested and recomended.Now im into fantasy/adventure and sometimes mystery. I read HP and loved it, and now want more.(number your answers please)
1.PenDragon series
2.The Lord Of The Rings Series
3. The hobbit(yes read it before lotr)
4.The Chronicles Of Narnia
5.Ink SPell Series
Please again number, and explain why or why not you didnt or did like the books, and tell what the book sis like, and short summary would be nice.
love/dee

2006-07-14 06:17:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-14 06:15:44 · 26 answers · asked by ilessthanthreeyou 3

Love darker poetry! Does anyone have any reading suggestions?

2006-07-14 05:58:10 · 7 answers · asked by Grimm 4

and why was is sooo good?

2006-07-14 05:49:15 · 23 answers · asked by mr_mcfuzz 1

I finished the book yesterday and haven't been able to stop thinking about it. It may have been the best darn book I have ever read. Curious to hear other opinions. I guess I could relate to Cannie...I have never been happy with my body and I also had a premature baby in the NICU. It was a cool book. What are your thoughts?

2006-07-14 05:40:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

it is:pilgrim's progress, by john bunyan,it has 16 "new"full page ilistrations,it was published by hodder and stoughton,in 1902.
the book itself is in very good conition,except for a tatter on the binding.

2006-07-14 05:38:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-14 05:34:06 · 33 answers · asked by Snert 1

2006-07-14 05:25:37 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to see how many creative minds there are out here in Yahooland. Choose two (or more) items from the list and write a short story about them. I'd like to see someone incorporate all of them, or as many as possible! hehe...

Dinosaurs
Wizards
Flowers
Music
Jewelry
Stamp Collecting
Disney Movies
Board Games
Animals
Jesus
Camping
Life in the 1800's
Computers
Shopping
Children

Happy writing!

2006-07-14 05:23:12 · 5 answers · asked by EvilFairies 5

2006-07-14 05:22:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'd love to hear your recommendations for reading material over the weekend. I'm leaving town and planning to do not much other than bake a coupla pies and sit in the sun and read.

I like historical romance (no Harlequins, more Diana Gabaldon/Sara Donati stuff), sci fi, fantasy, am just finishing up Pullman's Dark Materials trilogy.

Any ideas?

2006-07-14 04:57:11 · 12 answers · asked by kwanyin_mama 3

In 'the Phantom of the opera Companion' (a book) for the movie, what does it have in it? I mean, I know how it has the movie, the history, and then some other chapter, but does it have anything in it the 2-disc special edition of the movie doesn't?
please, if you know about, give me detailed answers! Thanks.

2006-07-14 04:46:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been writing a fiction book for teens/adults i am neering completion it did start out as a bit of fun but it has turnned out quite good and i am wondering if it is possible to be published i mean it must be possible but does anyone know how to go about the process

2006-07-14 04:39:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

This question has been puzzling me for years. Please Help.

2006-07-14 04:13:24 · 3 answers · asked by cool_in_07 3

2006-07-14 04:03:14 · 11 answers · asked by anthonydavidpirtle 3