Showing posts with label Allison at Geek Banter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Allison at Geek Banter. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

A to Z Challenge – Underworld and Under a Glass Moon, Plus Ninja News

My theme for the A to Z Challenge is Favorite Movies, Bloggers, and Music! I’ll name a favorite movie that corresponds with the letter, and then select a character from the film. I will then name a favorite blogger who reminds me of that character, and then dedicate a song to him. (Also corresponding with the alphabet.) I’ll wrap it all up with trivia and/or fun facts about the movie, the blogger, or the music!

In addition, two lucky commenters this month will receive a review copy of CassaStorm! One comment per day and each is worth one entry except – the first and one hundredth comments on each day will receive ten entries!

Underworld

I’m sure this selection comes as no surprise! (Had it not been for Kate in black leather, I would’ve picked The Usual Suspects.) Vampires versus werewolves – just can’t go wrong with that combination.

Selena is loyal to her clan and justice. She’s there in the shadows, ready to take down evil, and proud of who she is. Selena is also just bad-ass cool. Who wouldn’t want to hang with someone like her?

Who is Selena?

Allison at Geek Banter!!

(Minus the leather outfit, although it wouldn’t surprise me if she knew how to use a sword and crossbow.)

Her profile states right up front that she loves Jesus, which is very admirable. And from that point, she becomes even more cool as she reveals her geeky side. For those into games, fantasy, science fiction, and other geek pursuits, that makes her beyond awesome. I’d definitely hang with Allison.

Allison is a writer, reviewer, gamer, and resident geek expert.

To you I dedicate Under a Glass Moon by Dream Theater. (Song title leads to YouTube.)

You will appreciate the music and the imagery. “Beneath a summer sky, Under a glass moonlight, Night awaits the lamb’s arrival…”

Trivia and Facts:

In Greek mythology, “Selene” means what…?

T’s trivia answer - The largest independent college of contemporary music in the world is Berklee College of Music, located in Boston.


Ninja News

Yesterday, I was captured by Mark Twain’s ghost and taken into space on a questionable ship, courtesy of Roland Yeomans. If you want a good laugh at my expense, read on! (And for the record, I DO NOT shrill.)

Terri Rochenski is offering some cool downloads for her upcoming book, Eye of the Soul, at her site. Check it out!

Julie Luek posted about the 30th Annual Colorado Gold Writing Contest of 2013: “For unpublished writers of COMMERCIAL novel-length fiction. Here’s your chance to get your novel in the hands of an acquiring agent or editor.” Check out her site for details.

The Wednesday Movie Quote returns next week!! Action-adventure quote this time. Post your favorite quote here next Wednesday or on your own blog.

Don’t forget the Insecure Writer’s Support Group posts next Wednesday, May 1!


CassaStorm is on the Goodreads list for “Can’t Wait Sci-Fi/Fantasy of 2013." Would be cool to see it bumped up a little higher! If you have a second, I’d appreciate a vote HERE.



Fan of Underworld? (Or sexy vampires in leather?) Following the awesome Allison? Know the trivia question? Want to read about my abduction by Mark Twain’s ghost? Entering the contest? And can you help me out on Goodreads? (You guys rock!)