Words words words!
If I look tired in this picture (where I am both side-talkin’ and gazing into the future with the Brontes), it’s because I stayed up until 3 a.m. last night, reading Diana Peterfreund’s Ascendant.
You can blame the device pictured for that–and for the fact that I haven’t been updating much lately. You see, the husband bought me a nook as an early anniversary gift. And it’s amazing. I’ve been pretty much immersed in reading for the past several days (first, The DUFF–awesome! and now this. Reviews soon, promise!). I’ve always been somewhat of a romantic about the feel of books, but actually owning a nook may have converted me. I never thought something like a book could be improved on, but it’s so easy to read! You can hold it in one hand and turn pages! My arms don’t go all tingly when I hold it up in bed for a long time!
I’ve also been busy with writing, and a few group projects. I’ve started up a critique group with some incredibly smart, talented people I met through various online venues. We’re calling ourselves the Interrobangs; if you want to go stalk these beautiful, sexy, wonderful peeps, check out their links in the sidebar. I also have a secret project going on right now with some friends from metafilter, and I’m knee-deep in writing and editing.
I have a tendency to get obsessive about things. In first grade, it was the Super Mario Bros. Super Show. In seventh, it was Alien Nation. I’ve always loved to write, but I don’t know that I was ever obsessed with writing before. Pern role-playing? Sure. But even when I was writing massive numbers of poems, I never felt so knee-deep in words. Now, I can say without a doubt that I am currently obsessed with writing.
This is pretty accurate.
My poor husband!
Phoebe
Phoebe is a 20-something writer who lives in New York State with her husband and cat. She is a dork, not a geek or a nerd.
Her debut novel, Starglass, will be released from Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers in Summer 2013.
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I've been thinking of getting a kindle – but then I always come across books that are actually cheaper than the e-versions, so i think to myself, why bother? But then those bookshelves are getting pretty full and i don't have that much room in my house. But then again it's pretty pricey…. you can see how this resembles a tennis match.
I totally get you, Angie! You might look into a nook if only because you can read epub files with it–it’s MUCH easier to find epub books online, including for free. I’ve already put about 200 classic novels on my nook. The prices seem comparable or identical to amazon for paid books. I’ve yet to find anything available for the kindle that’s not for the nook.
I also love my nook. My husband bought it for himself and now I use it all the time!
Funny thing about writing.. the more I do it, the more I want to do it and my husband does not seem to care.
I am trying to decide if I should do freelance journalism or work on my novel. Either way I am writing. I just want to pursue both so badly but there is only so much time in a day!
Thanks for sharing!
Nook-giving husbands are the best!!
… I just bookmarked that.
SO much love.
So frighteningly accurate.
I can’t wait until Christmas when I get a Kindle, probably. I’ll get some kind of e-reader.
Glad the writing is going obsessively well! I look forward to your Duff review.
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