![]() “If you’re using a DSLR, I would put a wide-angle lens on, such as an 18 to 35 mm, so that way, you can get the whole room or the entire scene,” she said. It might sound daunting, but with a little thought and pre-planning, you can do it.Įrin Summerill, a professional photographer and the author of “Clickologie: Elevating Your Photography from Beginner to Pro,” offered a few tips to get the best shot of your child or grandchild opening presents on Christmas morning. First, think of it as telling a story through photographs. But how often have some of those photos fallen flat or you just couldn’t figure out how to get the best shot?įortunately, there are some things you can do to help you capture the story of your family’s Christmas. ![]() MARBLE FALLS - With all the excitement and joy surrounding Christmas, it makes for great photo opportunities. ![]()
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![]() ![]() As an appendix to his history of the iconic Sixties band, Densmore could place these recent events in the proper context of the group's entire history. This new project might've been preferable as a suffix to Densmore's largely excellent autobiography, Riders on the Storm (Delacorte Press, 1990). It's difficult, nigh impossible, to truly doubt the earnest intent at the heart of the writing, but in expanding the story of the legal and philosophical squabbles between himself and the other surviving members of the group, keyboardist Ray Manzarek and guitarist Robby Krieger, the drummer of The Doors swerves into self-serving sanctimony almost as often as he clearly states his case. Notwithstanding the all-too-genuine ambivalence that permeates The Doors Unhinged, John Densmore may not have done any favors for himself or the legacy of his band by writing the book. ![]() The Doors Unhinged: Jim Morrison's Legacy Goes On Trial ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The double-hander was described by the New York Times as having the tropes of an Ian Fleming or John le Carré novel. ![]() He and Elliott entered the spy game together, but as they rose through the MI6 ranks, Philby turned double agent. Philby was a British spy who notoriously defected to the Soviet Union in the 1950s, betraying secrets to the Russians in the early years of the Cold War. The show examines espionage through their friendship, the fallout of which affects East-West relations to this day. The first review of 'A Spy Among Friends' comes from The Telegraph and it's really good □□□Ī Spy Among Friends follows the defection of notorious British intelligence officer and KGB double agent, Kim Philby (West), through the lens of his complex relationship with MI6 colleague and close friend, Nicholas Elliott (Lewis). To know more details just access the link. A Spy Among Friends, starring Damian Lewis and Guy Pearce. ![]() ![]() ![]() TR: S o, you’re a vampire junkie – good deal! What made you choose that genre of writing, and what about it fascinates you? TT: I’ve written a lot of stories since then, but my most recent works includes a vampire series and the story about my son who was diagnosed with autism in 2010 called “Forever, Christian“, and of course my current project a blog series called “Let There Be Blood.” (More on that later) TR: Wow…you were innocent. What have you written since then? ![]() ![]() TT: Since I’ve always been a sweet and innocent girl, the first thing I wrote was my own twist on the Good Samaritan story. Okay, so, I can’t wait to hear about the nuts and bolts of your little experiment, but let’s tell everyone a little about you, first.What was the first thing you wrote, and how old were you when you wrote it? ![]() Yes, I’ve been hard at it, but having a blast. TT: Hi, Thomas…it’s great to be here, and thanks so much. TR: Tina! It’s just smackin’ good to see you again….I hear you’ve been busy □ She posts a portion of her book every week on her blog, enticing folks to engage in conversation and dialogue, all the while….oh, hell, I’ll let her tell you….heeeeere’s Tina! She wrote a book – one involving vampires, no less – but, instead of just editing, revising, and slapping a cover on it, she did something way out there, and totally clever. Let me preface this little chat with a bit about what Tina has done, because I think it’s a brilliant idea. ![]() ![]() ![]() What does she mean by that? Are there other relationships in the novel that could be described in the same way? ![]() Yael describes her relationship with Ben Simon as "a destroying sort of love" (p.Which of these women did you find most appealing, and why? Were you surprised to find you had compassion for characters who were morally complex and often made choices that later caused guilt and sorrow? The novel is split into four principal parts, with each of the main characters - Yael, Revka, Aziza, and Shirah - narrating one section.We hope that these ideas will enrich your conversation and increase your enjoyment of the book. ![]() The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. This reading group guide for The Dovekeepers includes discussion questions and a letter from author, Alice Hoffman. ![]() ![]() ![]() She said the best part of her publication journey so far has been seeing these same readers react to, love, and occupy a world she created. Of course, in addition to processing the world through her writing, Acevedo is writing for publication, and for readers. “So, I write to understand myself better, and in that way to understand the world around me.” ![]() Writing is thinking,” Acevedo told We Need Diverse Books. Apart from the career side of writing, why is the act itself important?Įlizabeth Acevedo, author of multiple award-winning books for young readers, explained that writing is how she processes the world, saying it’s her way of figuring out the impact that life events have had on her. One question that can be enlightening to ask of any writer is-why. ![]() ![]() ![]() **Harem of Freaks is a slow-build reverse harem series. Is he real or a hoax? Why do I feel such a pull to find out his truth?Ĭare to join me on this ride? Step right up. But in a hall of mirrors, how do you know what’s real or an illusion?Įvery grueling night onstage is building up to a final show: The Wolf Man. He’s broken, but he put me back together. The man with the biggest secret is the only one I can trust. ![]() A world with a shiny, colorful exterior, but filled with rot and corruption underneath.īut no matter what these people put me through, I can’t go back to my life before. And like Alice down the rabbit hole, I entered a world beyond my wildest dreams. I held onto the magic of that memory until I could finally escape. ![]() Growing up in trailer trash hell, the carnival was my only happy memory as a child. Who knew cages and freaks would set me free? ![]() ![]() I feel as if this book was created to give you a better understanding of how to have a personal relationship with your crystals. I have regular blogs on Patheos Pagan (Beneath the Moon) and Witches & Pagans (Hedge Witch) My craft is a combination of old religion witchcraft, wicca, kitchen witchery, hedge witchery and folk magic. It is also my pleasure to contribute articles regularly to the Pagan Dawn, Magical Times and Fate & Fortune magazines. I am High Priestess of the Kitchen Witch Coven and an Elder at the online Kitchen Witch School of Natural Witchcraft. ![]() I regularly give talks to local pagan groups and co-run open rituals and workshops run by the Kitchen Witch Coven. ![]() I love to learn, I love to study and I have done so from books, online resources schools and wonderful mentors over the years and still continues to learn each and every day but I have learnt the most from actually getting outside and doing it. I am a witch.have been for a very long time, not the green skinned warty kind obviously.the real sort but I am also a working wife and mother who has also been lucky enough to write and have published a book or eighteen. ![]() ![]() ![]() The Old Man and the Sea, short heroic novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1952 and awarded the 1953 Pulitzer Prize for fiction.
![]() ![]() Born in 1150 to a noble family in the Kingdom of Western G taland, young Arn Magnusson is marked early on by a miraculous and fateful event. Perhaps the next two volumes will be more focused and exciting. The Road to Jerusalem May-2009 / Historical The Crusades Trilogy - 1 For power. However, by the book’s close, he’s no closer to Jerusalem than he was when he was born (though a lot of colorful medieval Swedish history has been presented). ![]() Arn, meanwhile, commits cardinal sins and is excommunicated and ordered to serve as a Knight Templar. During Arn’s training, his family is involved with court intrigues, treachery and war. But Brother Guilbert, a former Knight Templar who fought in the crusades, also teaches Arn horsemanship, archery and swordplay. Arn is sent to a cloister where monks teach him to read, write and work hard. The epic kicks off in 1150 Sweden with the birth of Arn Magnusson, the second son of a minor nobleman. Guillou has enjoyed smashing success in Sweden and Europe with his Crusades Trilogy, but American readers may be disappointed in this slow-starting first volume, which, for all its complexity and intriguing premise, doesn’t get anywhere near the Holy Land. ![]() |