2009 Deb Danielle Joseph could use everyone’s help. Shrinking Violet is about an extremely shy high school senior trying to find her voice and reach her dream of becoming a DJ, despite the obstacles that stand in her way.
The book is about to go on back order and in order for more copies to be [...]
Entries from September 2009
September 26, 2009
Help save Shrinking Violet
September 19, 2009
My kids, they write
Our school district recently changed their curriculum to place more emphasis on writing. This is one of those changes that has been a very good thing.
Andrew has always disliked having to write things like essays and reports. And honestly? I’ve never liked it either. Worse, when you’re a writer, people sometimes expect help with that [...]
September 13, 2009
Beethoven’s 5th Symphony for the Guitar Hero crowd
Just because I’m writing a scene called “music on Sundays.” This seemed to fit. Enjoy!
September 12, 2009
Geeking out over Glee
I watched the pilot of Glee last night. Yeah, I know, where have I been. Actually, I’ve been meaning to watch it since it aired three months ago. But, I don’t watch a lot of TV (okay, almost none). And I’m still holding a grudge against FOX for moving The X-Files from Friday night to [...]
September 7, 2009
It’s good to be seven
Miss B would like everyone to know that, as of yesterday at 2:14 p.m., she is seven. See?
When you’re seven, they throw a Renaissance Fair for you. See?
Your brother can shoot a crossbow there, and you both can ride an elephant. See?
When you are seven, you leave the fair with a good deal of loot, [...]
September 4, 2009
Your quotes for the day
Last night, Andrew glanced up from reading and announced:
Man, I’m reading the crap out of this book!
Yes, we’re all about literacy in the Tahmaseb household. Clearly.
This morning, while walking Miss B into school, she asked why I was wearing my pink Converse shoes.
Me: Because they go with the pink stripe in my shirt. Do I [...]
September 2, 2009
My own private Narnia
They’re doing some trail improvement where I normally take my weekend morning walks, so I’ve taken an alternate route around that, which is neither here nor there, except: I’ve discovered Narnia in my own backyard.
Behold:
It’s a lamppost! In the middle of nowhere! I love it!
Actually, there used to be a house here, not that you [...]
September 1, 2009
I am chocolate, hear me roar!
I actually think she looks a bit like my sister in this photo, with apologies to my sister. It’s not the chocolate, but maybe the expression on her face.
