Jacqueline Crosbie

Currently reading: State of Fear by Michael Crichton Feeling: Intrigued and Excited I love reading alternative (and controversial) views on generally accepted ideas. Add to those an intriguing mystery, a few dead bodies, numerous assassination attempts and a conspiracy theory, and I am a happy reader.  :)  Regardless of your opinion on global warming, Michael Crichton writes a darn good story.  Not a light read,  State of Fear  is admittedly heavy on the supporting facts and science, but I found myself so intrigued by the tale that I didn't stop reading. In other news, I'm heading out west to the Surrey International Writers' Conference .  It'll be my second year attending, and I highly recommend it.  Authors, editors, publishers and agents provide insight into the craft of writing, the business of publishing, their own experiences, and the love/insanity of it all.  So much information and advice, a...

Currently working on: Preparing Thanksgiving dinner Feeling: Fantastic! Eldest son is home for the weekend, and it's a gorgeous, sunny fall day outside - perfect for our annual family hike. In other news, it's that time of year again. Not Thanksgiving, but NaNo. Well, technically it's not time to write yet, but it is time to get ready for it. Anyone else out there taking the plunge? This will be my third year. In 2007, I managed to write over 50,000 words in 30 days. In 2008, I came close (just over 42,000 words), but a combination of a late start and life-in-general prevented me from making it to 50,000. Still a win, though, all things considered. This year, I am confident that I shall conquer the NaNo challenge. If you'd like to follow my progress, I'm crosbiejacq over there. And if you want to attempt it too, please join - and add me as a buddy (just leave a comment here so I know who you are). It's "thirty days and nights of literary abandon!...

Recent read:   The Demon's Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan ♥ Feeling: Pretty Good A great read from this newly published author .  Sadly, I clicked on a link I shouldn't have, and got spoiled.  Boo.  My own fault.  Alas, the big twist at the end was not a surprise for me.   Still, I loved how she built up to the climax, how it unfolded, and how the main characters reacted.  Truth be told, I'd have been searching for the twist regardless.  (It's a curse I inherited from my mother.  We used to see which one of us could figure out who dunnit first.  Remember Perry Mason?  Yeah.)  I fell in love with the main character, Nick (dark and brooding ~ just my type) way back when Sarah posted the first chapter of The Demon's Lexicon online, and the rest of the book did not disappoint.  I felt as if I were there, immersed in the world, and to me that's the sign of a good novel.  I enjoyed getting to know ...

Recent read:   I Heard That Song Before by Mary Higgins Clark Feeling :  Amused   I recently took my sons to see the Condensed Complete Works of Shakespeare.  OMG, it was hilarious!  I'm a huge fan of the Bard, and I thought this would be a great opportunity to bring the boys along.  It was a BYOC (bring your own chair) outdoor theatre event.  Great weather, funny script, very amusing actors and a cost (pay what you can) that can't be beat all combined to make a wonderful evening.  The boys agreed.  Even my youngest, who isn't a fan of Shakespeare, laughed heartily.