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July 3, 2011

Blog Mashup, Everything Else

Ah, Sunday again.

This final school week was quite chaotic, but finally, I have arrived at my vacation location – Gran Canaria :D The flight with Ryanair was less than great (they have incredibly strict rules and enforce them like the Germans of old). After a 4.5 hour flight I was greeted with (literally) open arms by my little cute 4-year-old cousin. She was so happy to see me! It was really quite adorable.

Anyway, yesterday I picked up the boyfriend, who flew in two days later (due to his brother’s graduation, we booked our tickets and an hour later he announced his graduation was the same day… lol). He had had a much better flight than I, luckily.

Today we’re going to the beach and have fun, so this isn’t going to be a long rant today!

Also, thanks to all the people who voted on my poll yesterday, the stats really are very interesting! :D I’ll make the stats public later this week.

And of course the articles I enjoyed this week…

Fun and interesting articles

How to make a glass bowl out of sand and sunlight, in the middle of the Sahara [Video] @ io9.com – That is… AWESOME.

Lights of the Cities of the World – viewed from space @ Youtube – I thought this was gorgeous and inspiring.

Why we have brain farts, and what scientists are doing to stop them @ io9.com

The neurology of the undead @ Mind Hacks – creepy stuff.

British Drug Pushers in China – The First Opium War @ Piper Bayard – Very interesting!

Dinner Tonight: Zucchini Pancakes With Dill And Fresh Ricotta @ Serious Eats. I want to make this. Yum!

Writing, Publishing, Social Media and all that!

Blog Tour Thoughts @ Mystery Writing is Murder – a wonderful post on how to do blog tours!

Suspense: 10 Tips to Grabbing Your Reader! @ Fiction Notes – These are great tips!

What Is The Point Of Writing A Book If You Have No Online Presence? @ Bubblecow – This was really very informative.

The 7 Types of Short Story Opening, and How to Decide Which is Right for Your Story @ io9.com

Why My Agent is Still Needed @ Mystery Writing is Murder – another really insightful post.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

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About Manon Eileen

Dutch 23-year-old SF/F YA writer, BSc in Psychology and soon MA in Global Criminology. She is creative, easily bored, and craves tea all the time. Also: "science isn't about why, it's about why not" - Cave Johnson.

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  • Piper Bayard

    Hi Manon. I’ll be thinking of you on the beach. Please have tons of vicarious fun for me. Will be publishing about the Second Opium War this morning. Thanks so much for the shout out. You consistently have the most interesting mashups, and Holmes & I are honored to be a part of it.

    • http://www.manoneileen.com Manon Eileen

      Hi Piper, thanks :D We had loads of fun! It was wonderful and I tanned so much (which of course was my ulterior motive to go to the beach :p)

      You’re very welcome and thank you too! :) All the best!

  • http://twitter.com/MEAndersFit M.E. Anders

    Just wanted to say, “Enjoy your vacation.”  You truly deserve a break from all the projects and schooling.  The beach, eh?  I’m jealous. :)

    • http://www.manoneileen.com Manon Eileen

      Thanks so much, Mindi, I appreciate it :D

  • Jill Kemerer

    Your vacation sounds wonderful and exotic! And I’m sure it must be a relief to be out of school. Enjoy your time away!

    • http://www.manoneileen.com Manon Eileen

      Thanks a lot, Jill, I appreciate it :D It’s been wonderful so far, I have been enjoying myself!

      Thanks for stopping by!