And thanks to those who visited Spunk on a Stick’s Tips yesterday as I shared about my character's telepathic abilities.
This came through my Google Alerts – wow! Top 5 List of Best Debut Sci-fi Books by New Writers CassaStar is on the list!!!
And a fan review from Randall at Not the Baseball Pitcher! Thanks, Randall - glad you enjoyed the book.
I caught Monsters last night on HDNet -
Six years after Earth has suffered an alien invasion a cynical journalist agrees to escort a shaken American tourist through an infected zone in Mexico to the safety of the US border.A haunting movie, with an equally haunting score, Monsters is slow-paced. It's more of a character study than anything else - and surprise, it's also a romance.
The scenery is incredible, both the natural landscape and the devastation. The monsters are amazing - what the crew achieved with next to no budget will astound you. The characters are quite real and I appreciated the lack of stereotypes.
An original work of science fiction, drama, and romance, Monsters is quite an achievement, and I highly recommend it.
I’ve also been hoarding awards!!
First came from Lydia at The World is My Oyster – the A is for Awesome Award. Is that not cool? Awesome Alex thanks you, Lydia!I’m passing it on to Cruella at The Giraffability of Digressions
Next, Clarissa at Listen to the Voices gave me the Cherry on Top Award – thanks Clarissa!I’m passing it on to Laura at A Shift in Dimensions
Krista Lynne Jensen gave me the I’m a Literary Builder Award – thanks, Krista!My five favorite words:
Anathema
Counterintuitive
Acrostic (not that I’m good at it)
Really? (must be said in loud exasperation as someone does something stupid)
Sex (hey, just being honest!)
I’m passing it on to Colene at The Journey
Finally, Charity at My Writing Journey gave me the Sunshine Award! Since I’ve received it before, I’ll just thank Charity for her kindness!
Friday wraps up my tour – whew!
Ooh, firsties! CONGRATULATIONS on making the best 5 debut sci-fi books! WOO-HOO! Go, you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on mkaing the best five sci-fi debuts!!! That's so great! And on all the awards!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on making the top 5 list!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you liked "Monsters", Alex. I thought it was very impressive debut feature and it looked hundred times more expensive than it actually is.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm so happy that CassaStar continues to get recognition!:) Congrats!
Congrats on making the top five list! That is fantastic news!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing news! Congratulations, Alex.
ReplyDeleteNebular, I was quite impressed. I liked it much more than District 9, although the two movies are nothing alike.
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone!
A whirlwind adventure and being in the top five!!!
ReplyDeleteYou have "made it"!
I've never heard of Monsters. It sounds very interesting, but scary. I don't do scary well. I scare easily.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on all your awards, but especially congrats on a Top 5 Award for CassaStar. That's fantabulous!
Best five! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! Wow--top 5! That's awesome!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the awards, too!
Wow! Wow! Wow! Congratulations on the Top 5.
ReplyDeleteLoved the take at Stephen's this morning.
Congrats on all the awards! More importantly "Way To Go," on the top 5. I just knew this would happen :)
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MONSTERS sounds amazing!
ReplyDeletecongrats on making the TOP FIVE!!!!!! :)
it is a grand day, a drink of romulan ale for everyone... i know it's nerdy, but you got it. which means i am in good company.
ReplyDeletecongrats on all the good things.
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Top Five List? Yay! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteYou have so much going on here!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on making the Top 5 list...Woot!
Another congrats on your awards and your continued success with your tour!
Thank you for passing an award on to me!
I've never heard of Monsters but it sounds like something I'd like to see.
congrats on getting on that list!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Helen!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting Stephen's site, Mary.
IZombie, I'll drink some Romulan aled!
Laura, you're welcome.
And thanks everyone - that list surprised me!
Congrats on CassaStar making the list and congrats on your awards. Monsters sounds like an intriguing movie, I'll have to check it out.
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Thoughts in Progress
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Cassa Star ROCKS!!!
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoyed Bassa's and Byron's interview. Ahem.
And yay what lovely awards too!!
And thanks for the review of Monsters - it sounds like my kind of film so will keep an eye out for it!!
Take care
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Holy crap Alex, that's great friggin news about CassaStar! Congratulations man, you sure so deserve it.
ReplyDeletewow- that's awesome Alex! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on that top five list! And happy to host you yesterday.
ReplyDeleteKudos! All the more reasons to love the almighty Google. Finished the book last night. It really deserves to be on the list.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the awards and the great reviews. I plan to write a review when I get though it. I'm on chapter three! I'll stop by Breakthough.
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Congrats, Alex! You must be thrilled. Your blog tour's been great, but what a whirlwind, huh?
ReplyDeleteMonsters sounds so good! I remember seeing it on Dezz's blog and wanting to watch! Glad it didn't disappoint.
Congrats, Alex! I read your blog all the time but fell behind on posting during the blog tour. I guess I'm a little behind the times when it comes to understanding blogfests, blogtours and such.
ReplyDeleteAm I the last one to post here? Guess I should've set my alarm earlier.
I'll have to check out Monsters. Can't get enough dystopian
ReplyDeletecongrats on the "awesome" award and also on making the list.
ReplyDeleteMonsters sounds a lot like district 9 in mexico to me. I thought that they were going for a theatrical release for it though.
omg! super congrats on making the top 5 list--that is awesome~
ReplyDeleteKitty, I saw that you REALLY enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteBryan, thanks!! Glad you enjoyed it.
Clarissa, I really hope you like it then!
Summer, go into it knowing it has a slow pace and focuses on the characters more than the monsters, and you'll really dig it.
JL, don't worry, you're not last.
Budd, it does come out in theaters this Friday - HD Net debuts at select movie early every month. And it's NOTHING like District 9 - and much better!
Thanks, everyone!
Speaking of movie reviews, have you seen Clash of the Titans? Just rented it and looking forward to watching it tonight. Yep, quite a few movies I need to catch up on. With young uns' its not easy to see all the movies I want. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWas curious about Monsters. Now I have to see it. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats on the Top 5!
Have you read any of the other books on that list? Breach sounded interesting.
Woot. Congrats on making the top 5 list. Virtual cake for you. ;)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you didn't lead with the top five news! CONGRATS!
ReplyDeleteoooh, Monsters sounds awesome, i'll have to check it out
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the top 5! That's HUGE!! Also congrats on the awards and thank you thank you thank you for mine!!
ReplyDeleteMonsters sounds really good.
Stephen, prepare for disappointment - it was an awful movie!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Martin, and no, I've not read any of the other books.
Great news about the best of list. Wow!
ReplyDeleteMovie sounds like mad max meets ID4. I'll have to check it out. Congrats on the well-deserved award!!!
ReplyDeleteSoon you will be so huge that you will no longer visit the little people like me. Congrats on all your success. I can say I knew you when.
ReplyDeleteMonsters was a terrific film that only suffers from it`s title. I got into this movie deep and loved the final scene that was hypnotic, horrifying and moving all at the same time.
Seeing how little it cost only makes it more of an achievement. I hope it inspires fellow budding filmmakers to follow their dream and realize that STORY matters.
Copyboy, it's probably a bit more subdued than that!
ReplyDeleteKal, your blog is not little!
I went into Monsters knowing it was slow-paced, so I was really enthralled with the film. And you're right, the last five minutes were powerful.
Thanks for the review on Monsters. I was wondering about that one. I love a good slowpaced film as long as it has a purpose and is enthralling.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on making the sci-fi debut list!! Rock on with your bad self! :)
ReplyDeleteOkay, seriously--HOW was I not following your blog? Seriously, that is a major #Shannonfail.
ReplyDeleteWell, I've found you now (*cue ominous music*) and I should warn you that I do a lot of blog hopping at work, so I sometimes lurk more than I comment. But I'm always there in the shadows.
Congrats on making the Sci-Fi debut list. That must make you feel like a rockstar. :)
That is so wonderful for you to make that list! You must be so very proud of yourself. I know I am proud to know you, and here you had all these fears.
ReplyDeleteWhat a busy person you are on all these blogs. But you are doing wonderfully.
Congrats on all the awards and have a fantabulous day!
Palin, it is enthralling.
ReplyDeletePk, I'm rocking!
Hi Shannon!! Welcome to Alex's Army.
Thanks, Summer.
Woot Woot! Congrats on the top 5 list, Alex! That's FANTASTIC! Is it sales based, or review based? Either way, it's EXCELLENT!
ReplyDeleteAnd Monsters sounds like a great movie! My kids might like it with me--daughter for the romance, son for the sci fi (hard to please them both)
Congrats on all the awards, and congrats on making the BEST list! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow - congrats on the Top 5 list! And thank you so much for the award! You're awesome too :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats Alex! That is so awesome to hear! I'm so happy you're book was received so well! Sequel here we come!
ReplyDeleteWOW congrats!
ReplyDeleteHart, I think your whole family will dig it!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys!
Congratulations! Sounds like an amazing week. So excited for you, Alex!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the top 5!! That is incredible news - and so well deserved! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome awards! And congratulations on being Top 5. Time for some champagne.
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Huge congrats to you! Well done!
ReplyDeleteYes, Congrats Alex!! So happy for you! Your book is waiting at the post office for me to pick up on Saturday! Woot Hoot!! I leave at 6:30 in the morning before they are open and get home an hour after they close. I so need to work at the post office. Haha.. I bought it for my son who loves sci-fi books.. everything! But I might have to read it before I give it too him!! Don't tell him! lol
ReplyDeleteEnjoy all your well deserved success, Alex!!
Hug,
Coreen
Congrats, Alex!!!!
ReplyDeleteMade a best debut list! Totally cool!
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Tossing It Out
Congrats on making the top five debut sci-fi list! That's fantastic news!
ReplyDeleteAlex, congratulations for your book's showing on that Top 5 Debut list. That is super cool!
ReplyDeleteCoreen, thanks! Tell them they need to make a special delivery just for you.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks again, everyone!
Monsters does sound good. Thanks for the review. A little extra spur to see it now.
ReplyDeleteThe top five list thing is incredible, Alex, congratulations!!!
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Congrats on making the top 5 list, Alex!
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of Monsters too. I'm getting more into post apocalyptic stuff, so I may give this a go.
Another congratulations from me to you for making this month's list, Alex! Well deserved!
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