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Movie Queue: 'The Last Mimzy' and 'Pathfinder'
2007-04-19 06:22:00
Starring: Karl Urban, Moon Bloodgood, Russell MeansA thousand years in the past, a young Norse boy is left behind when his clan shipwrecks on the Eastern shores. Despite his lineage, he's raised by the very Indians his kinsmen want to destroy. Years later, when they come back, he wages his own personal war against them. It was no '300', that's for sure. That movie rocked and any type of war-like movies that are released after that will never compare. Truthfully, this movie kind of reminded me of "The Last of the Mohicans", but Daniel Day-Lewis was the better Eye Candy with his long hair and muscular physique displayed in faux animal suede chaps.It started out slow, with the action picking up when his kinsmen came back to finish the job they started. Geez, this is tough. I don't have much else to say except I wasn't all that enthused.Review: 2 Snaps Down------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- ------------------ Starring Timothy Hutton, Joel...
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Vincent Chase, Henry Fitzroy, and former DEA agent, Jane Vasco
2007-04-16 02:17:00
What does all that mean, you ask?New shows added to my already full roster of viewing pleasure:Entourage - The hubby and I somewhow got sucked into the soap opera that is Vincent Chase 's (Adrian Grenier) life and ended up watching the last few episodes of Season 3. Season 4 has just started. He downloaded the episodes we missed of Season 3 and we watched those before the season finale of 3. Last night, we marathon-watched Season 1. It is officially official: We love Vince, Turtle, E, Drama and even the neurotic asshole that's his agent, Ari Gold. Even his gay male assistant is good for some laffs."I can't believe you like this show. This is more like a guy's show. What with all the guy stuff they talk about," says the hubby."Hel-lo, I'm watching it because of Adrian," I tell him in my best "duh" voice. "And because it's funny."Granted, there's a lot of guy stuff and more often than not, I'm shaking my head in exasperation at what they say, but it's still good t.v. watching....
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I THOUGHT it was about support
2007-04-14 21:39:00
I was in a 4-week workshop during the month of January that helped women who either wanted to start their own business or needed some ideas for their current business. There was about 10 of us in that workshop and I got in thru a scholarship (a value of $250). I met a great bunch of women in that group so this post isn't going to reflect all the other women in the group...just the one who sent this email to me:Hi Celise!I donate money, time and Ladies Who Launch scholarships to women and others in need to Pay it Forward. I am volunteering to raise money for the WEF www.wefphx.org, Women's Enterprise Foundation-whose mission is to support and inspire women entrepreneurs with scholarships and grants that enable them to further their education, leadership skills and opportunities to succeed. I have made a commitment to play 100 holes of golf on April 20 and sponsored myself for $1/hole for every hole I play that day. Will you please extend your generous heart and sponsor me for the...
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Aspiring Drama Queen
2007-04-14 20:56:00
She was born the year I graduated from high school.She's smart, talented, funny and has a great sense of humor.She's the inspiration for my YA series.She wants to be an actress/photographer when she grows up.This is my niece and she needs a favor from you. If you can help in any way you can, we would greatly appreciate it.-------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- -----------------THE OPPORTUNITYHello. My name is Takenya Mayberry. I'm 17-years-old and I am an aspiring actress trying to get discovered. I have attended and currently am attending a performing arts high school were I get to do what I love everyday...act!! I recently went to an audition, like I have been for about five years, and I got my first callback from A.C.T. (Academy of Cinema and Television)! A.C.T. is a private school that teaches young actors how to perform in front of the camera, as well as teach you everything you need to know about the film industry. You can only attend...
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I KNEW IT!
2007-04-11 02:21:00
In Yahoo headlines today Birkhead is the Father.(In a singsone tone of voice), "I knew it, I knew it".I kept saying to myself that it was his. There was no way she was Howard's child. The man is stone-cold ugly, his eyes bug out, and his nose is a bird's beak. She resembles Larry in the eyes and the nose.Good on you, Larry. Now all you have to do is keep her out of the clutches of her Gramma.Why that woman thinks she deserves sole custody is beyond me.
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Is this Fate or what?
2007-04-11 01:36:00
In Yahoo headlines yesterday: Dreamed up phone number leads man to a bride. Did any of you read about this? Hopefully the link is still good, if not, you can go over to Skylar's and read the full article. That's just straight up wildness, but you'll know it'll make a great story for them to tell their kids.For those of you that don't know, I met my husband thru Matchmaker.com. And instead of summarizing how we met, I'm going to cut and paste the story I put up on our wedding site (courtesy of AZ Weddings.com):HOW WE MET:Almost 5 years ago, Steven and Celise met online at Matchmaker.com. After her 7-day trial period had expired, Celise decided to renew for 30 days. In her search for Mr. Right, she had five dates, one guy who stood her up, and one persistent suitor who gave her the willies (and ended up being reported and kicked to the curb by the moderator). A few days before her 30 day renewal, she received an intriguing email from a guy named Steven. In the subject line, it ...
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with a Berry on top...
2007-04-04 07:51:00
In Yahoo news today "Halle Berry honored with Hollywood 'Walk of Fame' Star".How. Coolio. Is. That?Who cares if you're an "emotional retard," Halle. You deserve this.Now go home and celebrate with your drop-dead gorgeous man.

HELP NEEDED: The Dark Side Takes A Walk
2007-04-03 20:40:00
My Hubby as Darth Maul. You can check out his website HERE.On April 14, 2007, the Troopers of the *Arizona Dune Sea Garrison (DSG) will be entering the MS Walk on the Wild Side for the sixth time to raise money to fight Multiple Sclerosis. Each year, the team making the 6.1 mile trek under the Arizona sun in full armor, and while last year they collectively raised over $4000 to aid in research for a cure, this year they've set their sights to the much higher fund raising goal of $20,000!! They can do it, but they need your help! Click HERE to be taken to the team's page on the MS Society's own secure website. Once there, you can choose which trooper you'd like to support and make the donation there in their behalf.*The 501st Legion is a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization comprised of and operated by Star Wars fans. While it is not sponsored by Lucasfilm Ltd., it is Lucasfilm's preferred Imperial costuming group.
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The Girls in Cyberspace
2007-04-03 17:19:00
Click on pic to visit Mattie Black HawkThe main heroines from my first two novels now have their own little corner of cyberspace (truthfully, I don't know why I didn't think of this sooner. Like, when the books first came out? Duh). Please show them how kind the the cyberworld can be and go say hello.I SAID GO NOW, PEOPLE. DON'T MAKE ME TAKE OFF MY BUNNY SLIPPERS!Click on pic to visit Skylar Knight
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Movie Queue: 'Shooter' and '300'
2007-04-03 04:02:00
Starring Mark Wahlburg, Danny Glover, Michael Pena, Kate Mara, Tate DonovanBob Lee Swagger (Wahlburg) is a former Marine Corps sniper who's left the military after a mission gone bad. He's reluctantly pulled back into service by a Colonel (Glover) under the guise of stopping an assassination of the President before it happens. Double-crossed, shot and the star of a nationwide manhunt, Swagger begins his revenge, which will take down the most powerful people in the country.First of all, it was very unusual to see Danny Glover without Mel Gibson at his side. The last movie I saw him in was, what, Lethal Weapon 3? And how bad is it that I had to look that up because I couldn't remember the name of the movie! He's done some other behind-the-scenes stuff since then, but I was shocked to see him playing one of the bad guys.Second of all, Bob Lee Swagger? WTF?! Are they serious? Come. On. I'm wondering how many takes they got thru before all the actors could say that name without crac...
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Movie Queue: 'Blades of Glory'
2007-04-03 03:20:00
Starring: Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, Craig T. NelsonIt feels like forever since I've done a movie review. I've been seeing them, though. I thought I might mix it up (I know I'm getting tired of posting all those damn rejection letters) and throw some "good times" up in here.The hubby and I went to see this on Saturday and we laffed our asses off. For anyone that's been reading me for a while, you know that I love ice skating. LOVE. IT. Tried it myself, hated it, but love watching it. I'm glued to my T.V. during the Winter Olympics and I'm home on Sundays during the winter when they show the competitions in between.I had to see this movie.Chazz Michael Michaels (Ferrell) and James "Jimmy" MacElroy (Heder) are rival male ice skaters. Chazz is the rebel-break-all-the-rules-showboat skater who's an admitted sex addict (one of the many hilarious scenes includes him hitting on Nancy Kerrigan). Jimmy is the total opposite: perfectionist-by-the-book skater who's fashion sense tends to...
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GOING TRADITIONAL STATUS REPORT: Request #12
2007-04-03 03:16:00
Via email from Dunow, Carlson and Lerner Literary Agency:Dear Celise,I?m writing on behalf of Jennifer Carlson to thank you for contacting her regarding DRAVEN ATRIEDES. Jennifer would like to review the manuscript for possible representation. Could you please send a copy to our address below? If you?d like your materials returned, please include return postage, and please mark your manuscript ?requested material.?Thanks again, and let me know if you have any questions.Best,JeffThese seem to be so few and far between, as of late, that I thought I might actually start numbering them now when I post here.
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GOING TRADITIONAL STATUS REPORT: Rejection #34
2007-04-03 03:03:00
Via snail mail from Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents Inc:Thank you for thinking of Brandt & Hochman in connection with your writing. I have read and reviewed your query, but I'm afraid I am currently overwhelmed with commitments to my present clients and am unable to take on very little if any new material. I'm afraid I just would not be able to give your work the time and attention it deserves. I am so sorry.Thank you again for giving me this opportunity. I wish you the best of luck in placing your work elsewhere. I regret that I can't help at this point.Sincerely,Gail Hochman
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GOING TRADITIONAL STATUS REPORT: Rejections # 32 & 33
2007-03-31 22:01:00
Via snail mail from Gina Maccoby Literary Agency:Dear Author:Thank you for your letter which we read with interest. We regret, the press of our current commitments is such that we cannot offer to read your work.Please accept our best wishes for success with your writing.Via snail mail from Miriam Altshuler Literary Agency:Dear Author:Thank you for your submission. I am sorry that I cannot invite you to submit the rest of your work, and I regret the necessity for this form of reply.Sincerely,Miriam Altshuler
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GOING TRADITIONAL STATUS REPORT: Rejection #31
2007-03-28 03:53:00
Via email today--on my Dad's birthday no less--from PMA Literary and Film Mgmt:Dear Celise,Thank you for your recent query letter and your interest in PMA. We are always eager to hear from writers who are serious about the business of writing; unfortunately, we do not feel that PMA is the right company to represent Draven Atreides, Teenage FBI: A Royale Pain.We have to be very selective of what we choose to represent, and all of our decisions are based on a frank assessment of the current needs of the literary and film markets. The fact that this work doesn?t fit our narrow criteria for representation does not mean it couldn?t find a home elsewhere. We urge you to submit your work to other agencies or management companies that may be more suited to this type of material.Best wishes,E.M. Blake, Submissions Evaluator
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HOLLA BACK!
2007-03-24 21:22:00
If you're in the area--or want to enjoy the beautiful weather by taking a road trip--be sure to swing by my table and say hello!Sunday, March 25th - Globe Centennial Book Fair, Globe Senior Center 579 S. Broad St, Globe AZ 85501, 10am-6pm. Vendors and authors will be on hand for this special book signing and sale event. Special displays and more are planned. Stop by my table and sign up to win a large square stone pink bangle watch. FREE ADMISSION.
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Sugar, we're goin' down
2007-03-24 03:18:00
Rejection #29 (Roman Group..see post below) was both disheartening and uplifting at the same time. This was the first agent--EVER--to make the offer of calling them up to "chat about it."Which I'm going to do, BTW. I emailed him back pronto and wanted to know what day and time was good for him.He's also the second agent to offer to read it again if another draft was done. Out of 30 rejections.I think getting these rejection letters and reading the same thing over and over again--"great voice, great concept, but the pace moves too slowly"--has stunted my creativity to continue with Book Two. I feel like I mentioned her assignment too early in this one and now I don't know where to go from there.It's kinda like the episode of Smallville the hubby and I watched last night. It showed Clark getting a serious smackdown--pun intended--by WWE's Kane. And then the beginning credits rolled. When the show came back from commercial, it began from a "46 hrs earlier" standpoint. The story w...
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GOING TRADITIONAL STATUS REPORT: Rejections #29 & 30
2007-03-24 03:08:00
Via email from the Roman Group:Hello Celise,I have read the first 100 hundred or so pages of your manuscript and I'm afraid I'm going to pass at this time. I like your concept and characters. However, the pace is too slow. This is a YA novel about an undercover teen FBI agent so the story should move. We don't get a hint that something is going down or wrong until around page 75 where Draven meets her fellow student in the spa with her and he is like "you've got to get out of her now." We need to have something happening in the first chapter to keep YA readers reading. You've got the concept and the characters. We need the pace and plot to move swiftly. This could be an episode of Kim Possible and if you've seen that cartoon you'll note that is moves. If you do another draft I'd be happy to look at it again or if you want to chat with me about it feel free to call.Best,-NicholasVia email from Lowenstein-Yost Associates:Dear Celise,Thanks very much for sending me your synops...
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GOING TRADITIONAL STATUS REPORT: Rejection #28
2007-03-21 04:14:00
Via email today from Anderson Literary Mgmt LLC:Dear Celise: Thanks very much for sending us your query which I have now had the chance to read.I?m sorry to say that I don?t think we're the right agency for your story. Having the right agent is an important match ? as important as author and publisher ? and it is also a very subjective decision. So I encourage you to try other agents and wish you every success in finding the best representative for your work. Sincerely,Michelle Humphrey
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GOING TRADITIONAL STATUS REPORT: Rejections # 26 & 27
2007-03-20 02:44:00
Via snail mail from International Creative Mgmt:Dear Ms. Downs:Thank you for sending the opening pages of DRAVEN ATREIDES, TEENAGE FBI. I really like the premise and the characters you've created (they put me in mind of the cast of "My So-Called Life" for some reason), but I found the story itself a bit slow to develop.Of course, this is only one person's opinion-and based only on fifty pages at th at. Another reader will surely respond with the unreserved enthusiasm you deserve.I wish you luck and thank you again for the opportunity to become familiar with your writing.Sincerely,Tina WexlerOkay, I am SO starting to see a pattern here. I'm thinking that I seriously need to take that other agents advice and cut, like, 5000 words. I think this is the third agent that's commented on the hook not happening quickly enough. And for the record--yes, Draven's friends are based off the ones in the show "My S0-Called Life". That used to be one of my favorite shows (probably because it ha...
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GOING TRADITIONAL STATUS REPORT: Rejection #25
2007-03-19 16:19:00
Via email from Lit4:Celise, the writing and storytelling were close to getting me interested in reading more but ultimately I was not sufficiently "hooked." Good, in this business, is still often not "good enough" but perhaps it's just purely subjective and you'll get better responses from other agents. Good luck with this one.I am open to seeing more from you (either your next novel once completed or if it turns out you revise this novel's opening chapter).-Justin
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