100 Followers Feature - Shannon!

Today I'm featuring the winner of my 100 followers drawing.

I met Shannon right about the time Arlee at Tossing it Out began the A-Z Challenge. Her blog is located at Faith, Hope, and Love and is a place of inspiration and smiles. Shannon has such a great attitude and is a faithful blogger.

I'll let Shannon tell you about herself in her own words:

"Well, I'm a 39 year old Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister and Friend, as well as a recent Cancer Survivor. I truly have a blessed life with 4 awesome children, 1 insanely adorable hubby, two mini weiner dogs, and a partridge in a pear tree...lol. My time is spent in various ways, for instance I like to ride my new beach cruiser, Choncho (from the movie Nacho Libre) around the beautiful city I live in. My kids enjoy riding with me, apparently when mom gets a new awesome bike, it's cool to ride around the city with her, instead of embarrassing...go figure.

"I also enjoy reading everything I can get my hands on and watching lots of movies, like Wizard of Oz, The Borne Movies, Mama Mia, Fireproof, Saving the Giants, Star Wars, The Chronicles of Narnia, etc. The most important thing about me is I am a Child of God, an heir to the Throne, if you will. God has been so good to me, and has been faithful in all He said He would be faithful in. What matters to me most is showing God's love to others through my daily life, and a I find a great way to do that is with my Blog...Faith, Hope and Love. I also love to show my friends and family love, by being the one they can come to when in need of a hug, or a sweet word of encouragement. Alex, I just have the best life...I mean how could I not with all I have been blessed with!"

Please visit Shannon today and tell her hello - Faith, Hope, and Love

Thanks again to everyone who follows my blog!

Sci Fi Wire

I've already reviewed the iPad - time to show you some of its tricks!

Sci Fi Wire is an app available for the iPad, iTouch, and iPhone. (And probably soon for the Android.)

Here's the description on SyFy.com:

Stay up-to-date with the latest SCI FI Wire news, photo galleries and videos on your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch wherever you go. The free SCI FI Wire Reader App connects you to the latest over EDGE, 3G or a WiFi connection.


Okay, but what does it do???

Streaming science fiction news:
This is how I found out that Frank Frazetta had died.

Images:
Most are in connection with a story.

Videos: Clips, interviews, and movie trailers.

Sci Fi Wire is THE news source for iPad owners. It's updated constantly. Even better - the app is FREE! Can't beat that price.

To see all the apps available on SyFy.com or go directly to the iTunes store for Sci Fi Wire
One app down - fifty more to go!

What's Your Genre of Choice?

First, thanks to everyone now following my blog and for all those who’ve expressed interest in my book! I’m stunned how people say they want to read it. I’m also surprised that the cover is appearing on other blogs and websites. (And Dez rocks – he put it up at his, too - Hollywood Spy ) I’ve been offered a blog tour stop as well. And CassaStar doesn’t even come out until October! You guys are too cool.

This got me to thinking – what does everyone like to read? What’s your genre of choice? I know a few of you read science fiction – and Beth was sweet enough to say she wants my book even though she doesn’t read science fiction – but how about the rest of you?

Obviously I like science fiction. Timothy Zahn is one of my favorites. I also like fantasy. I’ve read all of Terry Brooks’ books. Read Gaiman and Jordan, although I finally gave up on The Wheel of Time series. My favorite authors are Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. Their books are real page turners! I also like Michael Crichton, Clive Barker, and some of John Grisham’s books.

What does everyone else like to read?

And for my 100 followers feature, I drew numbers and Shannon at Faith, Hope and Love was the winner. I hope to have a feature up for this lovely lady this Friday.

Movies, Music, and a Humbling Surprise

I was stunned yesterday when looking through the blogs I follow – my book was featured at The Roads of Autumn Dusk!!! Thanks so much, Rogue Evolent. That really made my day. The cover is up at Prinkipria's site as well. Guess I need to get used to that, but it's kinda humbling.

I was also stunned when I hit 100 followers on Friday! Thanks everyone. I will draw a name soon and contact the person to be featured.

Saw this over at Jo Blo’s site - JJ Abrams is up to tricks again with his mystery flick, Super 8. Scariest Thing I Ever Saw is the website for this movie and there’s speculation that a trailer will appear on May 15. He got us with Cloverfield – and now he’s doing it again!

Everybody’s getting a reboot – look for a new Godzilla flick in 2012 and a prequel to Planet of the Apes called Rise of the Apes in 2011.

Arlee at Tossing It Out is hosting a Fifteen Fantasy Island Favorites blogfest. On Monday, May 17, we’ll be talking about our fifteen favorite albums. Arlee has a signup at his blog, so join in the fun.

For those of you looking for some interesting music with a science fiction twist – check out Star One.
One of Arjen A. Lucassen’s many projects, Star One was a tribute to some of the great science fiction movies of recent times. Some of the songs are a little goofy – “The Eye of Ra” a tribute to Stargate – and some are awesome – “Master of Darkness” a tribute to Empire Strikes Back. If you like progressive rock with a science fiction twist, check it out at Arjen’s site and have a listen.

Now, go enjoy your weekend!

Oh, and thanks to everyone who gave their input Thursday. I now have a rough outline for the sequel to CassaStar and will begin working on it soon.