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Review time! with The Girl Who Would Be King
I know, it's a prose book, but it's written by one of our very own bloggers, so just deal with it!
The Girl Who Would Be King is, of course, Kelly Thompson's first novel, which she funded through Kickstarter with some phenomenal success. If you've checked in at this blog at all over the past year or so, you know all about Kelly's attempts to get this published through "traditional" means and her use of Kickstarter and her promotion of this book all over the Internet. She's a marketing machine! I knew I would get this the minute she said she was publishing it, but I don't read shit on a Kindle, so I waited for the physical product. That's just how I roll!
I should point out a few things before I launch into this review. I've never met Kelly in person, but I consider her a friend. We've communicated quite a bit via e-mail, discussing various things about all sorts of topics. I don't always agree with her, of course, but I think we have a good relationship. I mention this because I always feel weird about reviewing stuff by people I know personally – in the back of my mind, I always worry that I'm not being as objective as I could be. I don't know if that comes across in the actual reviews, but it's always in the back of my mind. Most people I speak to whose work I don't love don't worry too much about it – if they're publishing stuff, they know not everyone will love it – and I assume Kelly is that way too. It's definitely a "me" problem, but it's there. Secondly, although I knew I would buy this because I want to support Kelly's work, I wasn't completely sure I would actually like it. She has written that it didn't get published as a Young Adult novel because it's a bit too violent, but it's still a story aimed primarily at teenaged girls – both main characters are teenaged girls, and in many respects it's a dual coming-of-age novel – and I've never been that thrilled about that kind of novel. I mean, I'm not a teenaged girl (yes, I know, it's shocking), and I've never been shy about not loving coming-of-age novels. So should I just read this and move on? Do I have to review it? Well, I think so. As I've always pointed out, it's not really whether I like something or not – it's just one person's opinion – it's about getting the word out, and I want to get the word out about Kelly's book. So there!
Now that I've totally bored you, let's dive right in. The Girl Who Would Be King is about Bonnie Braverman and Lola LaFever, two girls who discover that they have superpowers. Both inherit them from their mothers, and both are orphans early on in the book – Bonnie's parents died when she was six, and she's been living in an orphanage for 12 years, while Lola kills her mother to gain her powers – Bonnie is the good one, and Lola is the bad one, in case you can't tell from their names. They don't know each other, but of course they become aware of each other, and while Bonnie looks for a way to live in harmony, Lola just wants to kill her opposite number. Unfortunately for both of them, it's really hard to kill the other, so while Lola seems to have the upper hand for a good deal of the book because she seems to know more about their powers, Bonnie is a fast learner, and so the stage is set for a cataclysmic showdown at the end. You knew it was coming!
There's a lot of good stuff and some bad stuff in the book, which is why I don't like it more. First, the bad stuff (it's always best to get that out of the way). This probably bothers only me, but the fact that the book is self-published means there are more errors than you'd probably find in a book that was rigorously edited (only "probably," though, given the state of editing these days). There's plenty of misuse of "lie" and "lay" – Kelly knows the difference, it seems, but occasionally screws it up – and I laughed out loud when I saw that "prophesy" was being used instead of "prophecy," as that's been my fun mistake to notice since Fear Itself #1. There's also some odd font changes occasionally – the quotation marks are different in random spots. This happens when text is shifted from one format – say, Word – to a different one – say, to this blog. I don't know why it happened in this book, and it doesn't occur that often, but for some reason I noticed it, and it bugged me. Personally, I think there's too much dialogue in the book, but that's, once again, a "me" problem. Dialogue is very hard to write, and while Kelly does write some of it well, probably 30% or so isn't as good and, more than that, it's unnecessary.
But that's penny-ante stuff, right? Well, sure, but I tend to notice those things. If you don't, more power to you. However, there are some other things that I didn't like about the book. It's very plot-driven, which is perfectly fine, as who doesn't like a good, juicy plot? However, what happens in the book is that the characters aren't as important, and with the exception of the two main characters, they come off a bit thin and even stereotypical. Lola kidnaps a therapist named Liz when she realizes that Liz might have some insight into why she's so angry, and it appears that their relationship will be interesting, but Kelly never really fleshes out Liz as much as she could, and the relationship suffers. Similarly, both the love interests in the book – Adrian (Lola's dude) and Clark (Bonnie's) – are not terribly compelling, even though they do certain things that hint at hidden depths. They're never really developed, and so when they do things, we're just left with their actions, and not why they would do such things. Adrian, in particular, seems to be far more interesting than the book lets on – he's conflicted about loving a monster, and he's also able to subdue Lola at one point, but we never learn enough about him to know why he does these things, and so we're just left with questions. Bonnie, obviously, has more friends than Lola, but someone like her pal Bryce, who is also trying to be a hero, is so undeveloped that her efforts to fight crime come off as really bizarre, because we don't know much about her. It's very frustrating. The book is 357 pages long, so perhaps Kelly just thought it was going on long enough, but I wouldn't have minded another 100 pages of this to give the minor characters a bit more "screen time," because it's obvious that Kelly knows how to develop characters – she does it with the main ones.
What about the good stuff? Well, Kelly finds a fascinating reason for two girls to have superpowers, and even to explain the Manichean division of Bonnie and Lola – they could have easily been clichés, one all good and the other all evil, but Kelly manages to lay a good foundation for their behavior. Once again, I wish there had been a bit more about the superpowers and who Bonnie and Lola really are, but … well, I know why Kelly doesn't do it, and I probably can't say anything about it. But it's very interesting, and makes their relationship more complex. Bonnie and Lola themselves are the most developed characters in the book, and their development is why it's frustrating that the others aren't as well done. Yes, they're "good" and "evil," but as the book moves on, Kelly does a good job showing, not really how they became "good" and "evil," but the way these identities take on lives of their own and define them beyond their wishes. Lola never reforms and Bonnie never succumbs, but Lola does start to wonder more about why she is evil and Bonnie begins to wonder if being good is worth all the pain in her life. Neither of them can live normally, but neither knows how to adjust to the way their lives are now. Lola thinks Liz can help her, while Bonnie thinks loving Clark can help her. Neither of them, however, gets the help they really need. Lola, of course, is more far gone than Bonnie is, and it's interesting to note that even when she reaches out, however tentatively, she is betrayed by someone. She often deserves the betrayal, of course, but Kelly does a good job introducing elements of doubt into the readers' heads – is Lola really that evil, or could someone manage to break through and reach her? Bonnie, meanwhile, is (to me, but not to many, I would imagine) a more complex character, because she knows she is almost forced to do good, even if she tries to lead a normal life. It would be easy for anyone to abuse the power she has, but she manages to remain virtuous. I think Kelly goes a bit too far in emphasizing that Bonnie can't tell anyone her secret, but it's still a good point. In superhero comics, the emotional toll on a hero keeping a secret identity is often so melodramatic that we don't consider the actual pain it would cause – Peter Parker's hand-wringing about his identity is the most prominent example, although Bruce Wayne's comes close – but in this book, Kelly tries and (mostly) succeeds in showing how devastating it would be. Remember, both Bonnie and Lola are teenagers, so when they do some dumb things, it's because they don't know any better. It can make reading about their choices painful, but that's part of growing up, isn't it?
Where the book really shines is in the action. This is a terrifically violent book, as Kelly not only shows the devastation around the two girls when they use their powers – which superhero comics have been doing since the 1980s – but the pain inflicted on both of them when they actually fight. She's able to depict their suffering much better than in your usual superhero comic, where injuries – even ones to fast healers – usually appear far less serious than they would be. It's rare to see Wolverine suffering as much as Bonnie and Lola do in this book, for instance. It makes for gripping fight scenes and tense showdowns between the two main characters and even when Lola gets into trouble – we all know she'll figure out how to defeat her enemies, but Kelly does a good job making the situations dire for her. She thinks about how these two girls would discover their powers and how they would use them, and she does a decent job showing how people would react to these two young ladies. The reactions aren't uniform and boring, because they wouldn't be – some people would think it's awesome, some would freak out, some would think about how they could use the people bearing the powers. This informs a lot of the action, and Kelly does a really good job with that. It's a gripping read, one that really drives you forward.
Ultimately, I can only Mildly Recommend The Girl Who Would Be King because the problems I had with it kept me from loving it unequivocally. I don't regret buying it in the least, because it's quite entertaining, but there are some problems with it. Or, at least I think there are. But I'm kind of a jerk, aren't I? You can buy The Girl Who Would Be King in many different formats – digitally, of course, or in softcover or hardcover. If you want to give Kelly money, there's really nothing stopping you!
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Friday, January 14, 2011
The Great Digital Land Rush!
Disclaimer: I'm no expert here - but I have to share what I've learned both as encouragement and as a warning. The encouragement is to help you find the motivation to start publishing your stories and illustrations digitally. The warning is that if you don't do it soon you might have regrets in a year or two or sooner.
I've been doing a lot of reading of various blogs and web pages about self publishing digitally and most agree that we are seeing a change in publishing the likes of which we haven't seen in our life times. Until now the gate keepers have been large traditional publishers. They held the keys because they could afford to put up the tens of thousands of dollars to print large runs of picturebooks. Also, they had established complicated distribution channels that an individual author/illustrator would be hard pressed to compete with. Most of this hasn't changed. The day of the large publisher is definitely NOT over and I'm glad - I like the publishers I work with and most of them have been very good to me.
What has changed is how inexpensive it is to publish your work which means that one of the two cards publishers held has evaporated. Now the only real advantage a large publisher has is a distribution channel. I'm not underestimating how important this channel is either. Large traditional publishers have relationships with stores that you and I do not. They have publicists working for them to promote our books and editors to polish the final products. They have customers that they've established long before you or I ever worked with them. They know the business better than us. They submit our books to all the major book awards and from what I've been told that list is well over 200. Imagine trying to research, compile, address, and pay for 200 give away books and shipping just to put them in the hands of jurors who probably won't pick your book anyway. And I'm sure there are a lot more things that they do that I'm overlooking.
Having Said all that - I still see a huge opportunity that isn't going to last forever. Like the Oklahoma pan handle rush of 1889 there was opportunity for a limited time and then it was OVER. For the first time in our lives a new platform is emerging that is giving the early birds a distinct advantage. I'm sure that you've all thought about ebooks - I have been for the past year or more. However, I never realized how important it is to be first to market until I started reading and researching. It only takes an hour or so poking around on Amazon or Barnes and Noble to see self published books doing extremely well. One in particular featuring a dragon has been flirting with number one in ebooks on B&N for the last month.
If you've been reading my blog you know that I just published my first ebook - Monkey & Croc and that it's doing pretty well on B&N. The only reason it's doing as well as it is - is because of the lack of competition. Right now there are a little over 500 ebooks for children ages 3-5 on B&N. Crazy right? Think of how many thousands of books there are in hard copy in that group. Look, I don't even own an ereader but you can't ignore this new format - it's coming on strong. Amazon says that for any particular book that they sell in physical format - they sell 48 digital copies of the same book. That number is growing every month.
Aside for being early to market you can afford to sell an ebook for only a few dollars because the only cost you have is your time. Right now the big publishers are selling their ebooks in most cases for about the same price as their hardbacks. This is another reason to get your book to market quickly. While they sell their books high - we can sell ours low and create an advantage for the buyer. Think about it...if you bought a new ereader or ipad and you wanted to load it with content wouldn't you gamble on a few unproven $2 and $3 books since the alternatives are $12.99 books that you might already own?
My belief is that if you can create a following due to timing - your book could gain the kind of momentum that could build a franchise. If this happens there's also a good chance that a traditional publisher would want to buy your book and print hard copies. Another option is that you incorporate a print on demand publisher and offer hard copies on your own. Either way the future is bright for self published books. I think that there will always be a place for large publishers but now there is a much larger place for self publishers.
Some drawbacks: You won't have the benefit of an editor and this places a great responsibility back on your shoulders. My suggestion is to acquire the help of a professional writer and/or join a critique group that can help you polish your story. Another obstacle is finding software that will easily let you turn your jpeg images into an ebook. This was a very frustrating process for me and without the help of my brother in law I don't think I would have been able to release Monkey & Croc. There has been talk about Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and Itunes holding back publishing software and only releasing it to large publishers. Monkey & Croc suffered a bit with a few minor hiccups because we couldn't get that software. I think that this will soon change as open source programs become available. Where there is a need someone will fill it.
I published Monkey & Croc on Barnes and Noble's Pubit.com site. They take 35% of every sale but they give you an account for free and you can check your sales in your back office any time you like. It's neat to go in and check every day or so. My friend Julie Olsen and her husband Rhet are developing an app for Monkey & Croc for the itunes store.
Finally for those who don't think that parents won't turn their kids loose with an expensive ereader to beat up you're right. However think of the advantages - Carrying an unlimited amount of picturebooks on a plane, train, or automobile will keep kids passified much longer than the few books parents can carry in hard copy form. And how nice will it be for the parents who have long commutes with children in tow to and from day cares. How long do you think it will be before they develop the kid proof ereader? I suspect it's around the corner.
At the beginning of my illustration career I was asked to complete an illustration about email - I asked the art director, "What is email". It's happening now.
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I have to agree with you Will, I've been thinking a lot about this myself. I've been trying to come up with a way to use this format for my grandson who is visually impaired. He can't see the images in a traditional book, but can see some high contrast images on a computer screen or an ipad. It's important that he uses what little vision he has to keep his eyes healthy and he adores books and being read to.ReplyDelete
I also just read a post on Dani Jones' site. She is planning on starting and ebook online store. There's a link to her site in the side panel of my blog. It's going to be called The Illustrated Section. It certainly seems that this is the time to jump into it if you are able.
What reading would you suggest to learn about doing this? It seems daunting. I think that you are right and make a really good case . Can you loan out your brother in law? Glad to hear your book is doing well.I have a book agent but get a lot of dooms day information regarding the children's market from her. I have a couple of book dummies that I could finish that I think are ready to go.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the info! Yes, I was just thinking the same thing (is your brother-in-law out for loan?)ReplyDelete
It looks like pubit is starting to take a larger %. 40% for books below $2.98 or greater than $10. It take 65% for books above $2.98 and $9.99.ReplyDelete
Great info Will! As usual, your the trail blazer. I might have to give you a call to pick your brain.ReplyDelete
Karen - I think it would be great for you to explore that market since you have a more intimate knowledge of what's needed.ReplyDelete
Patti - good luck in bringing your projects forward...the unknown is scary but with a little research you might find yourself with renewed energy.
Jennifer - my brother in law is for rent - you can contact him at: email@example.com to work out details if you're interested.
Patti - You're right - I should have included that in my post. It's the reason I priced Monkey & Croc at $2.99 and the reason they penalize you if you go below that or above $9.99. In some ways I think this is good because it sets a standard for the lower and upper end so we don't undercut each other to the point of offering a free book.
Rob Rob Rob - You taught me everything I know. :)
Thanks for the thoughts on that Will. I'm working on one as we speak (or type, or whatever.)ReplyDelete
You've lit a fire under me with this article, thank you. I've got a book that I haven't been pursuing earnestly enough. Prior to reading your article I felt no real urgency and the benefits of being first to market did not occur to me. Very solid info here. Many thanks!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:59 PM
Thank you for this. I'm going to publish my midgrade and adult novels, but wasn't sure about my picture books. I absolutely, positively agree with you. And you are a pioneer. Thank you.ReplyDelete
Agy Wilson
Hey Will, Nathanael, and Agy - So glad you found this useful. As I went further down the rabbit hole the discoveries were coming at me faster and faster and I couldn't wait to share what I found with the illustration community. I hope people realize that they have more power and control over the content they provide. Instead of fearing the future we can embrace it and take advantage of these new technologies!ReplyDelete
Will, Did you do sound on your book?ReplyDelete
Hi Patti,ReplyDelete
I didn't record sound for the Barnes & Noble Version but there will be sounds and a "read to me" option for the itunes version. ipad and iphone users will get a better experience. The reason for this was that I wanted to get it out quickly to see how it would do before spending a lot of time on the bells and whistles.
I just got my sales report for the first month. I'm blown away by the numbers - enough that if it keeps up at this rate I will have earned a typical advance for a "reader" in about 6-8 months. HOLY COW!
I am thrilled for you that it is doing so well! Did you narrate or hire someone to do the narration?ReplyDelete
Have you any idea if publishing on Pubit precludes self-publishing elsewhere, like with Amazon?ReplyDelete
Patti - The narration was done by the woman I partnered with to make the app. - Julie Olson - also a children's book illustrator.ReplyDelete
Judy - When you start a relationship with B&N's Pubit site you retain all rights. I've now got the same books on B&N, Amazon, and itunes.
It's almost like there was an audible crack in the world of publishing and the stigma of "self publishing" is being lifted very quickly. The train is leaving the station and everyone is invited - this is just as scary but way more exciting.
Hi Will. I would really be interested in a post on how you made the ebook. I am planning to make an ebook out of a book proposal I pitched to Northlight books, but was turned down. Rembrandt Portraits in Colored Pencil.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 9:57 PM
Hi Will,ReplyDelete
Thanks for the encouragement. Your article sure motivates a person! :)
What software did your brother-in-law use to reformat the jpeg images. Would you happen to know any open-source s/w available today?
Hi Amrita, I don't have that information but my brother in law does. You may contact him from his website: http://yopnik.com/publish/ good luck!ReplyDelete

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We are so excited to announce that Walton Middle School is in its very first year of having a mentoring program. It's been a wonderful experience. At the beginning of the year we were just getting the word out, however, in six short months, we have ten mentors serving twelve kids on a regular basis. It's a small program right now, but to those twelve kids, it's a significant one. Our program has a very simple concept. Mentors come to the school once a week and have lunch with their mentor student. During the lunch times, mentors and kids get to talk about the ups and downs of the week while sometimes playing a game or two. UNO is a favorite amongst the kids. We've seen a huge change in these kids since an adult took the time to be invested in their life. Grades and the belief in their self-worth have increased while discipline issues have decreased…all because of a weekly lunch date!! Amazing!
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The gunman who attacked a Florida gay nightclub had attended the club before the attack and had used a gay dating and chat app, witnesses said.
Kevin West, a regular at Pulse nightclub, said Omar Mateen messaged him on and off for a year before the shooting using the gay chat and dating app Jack'd.
But they never met – until early Sunday morning.
West was dropping off a friend at the club when he noticed Mateen – whom he knew by sight but not by name – crossing the street wearing a dark cap and carrying a black cellphone about 1 a.m., an hour before the shooting.
"He walked directly past me. I said, 'Hey,' and he turned and said, 'Hey,'" and nodded his head, West said. "I could tell by the eyes."
At least four regular customers of Pulse, the nightclub where the massacre took place, told the Orlando Sentinel on Monday that they believed they had seen Mateen there before.
"Sometimes he would go over in the corner and sit and drink by himself, and other times he would get so drunk he was loud and belligerent," said Ty Smith, who also uses the name Aries.
He saw Mateen at the club at least a dozen times, he said.
"We didn't really talk to him a lot, but I remember him saying things about his dad at times," Smith said. "He told us he had a wife and child."
As soon as West saw photos released of Mateen after the shooting, he said, he drove to his local police station, where officers summoned FBI officials, who showed him a photo of Mateen on a computer screen.
"I said, 'That's him,'" West said, and turned over his phone and Jack'd log-in information to the FBI, which still had the phone late Monday, he said.
Also Monday, officials said Mateen appeared to have been radicalized by Islamic extremists on the Internet but expressed sympathies with radical groups that violently oppose each other.
On Sunday morning, Mateen told a 911 dispatcher that he was attacking Pulse on behalf of the leader of Islamic State, FBI Director James B. Comey said at a news conference Monday. Mateen, 29, of Fort Pierce, Fla., was killed by a SWAT team and was among the 50 found dead at the site. Fifty-three more were wounded.
But Mateen, who was born in New York, had also expressed solidarity with the 2013 Boston bombers and an American suicide bomber who belonged to an Al Qaeda affiliate in Syria opposed to Islamic State, Comey said.


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My boys love the game of golf. They love the lingo: "Hey, Mom, have you seen my balls?" "Dad, I need a stiffer shaft." (Get your minds out of the gutter – that is legitimate golfing terminology. The boys use these terms when discussing their equipment. Their golf equipment. Geesh.) They love the Golf Channel and Holly Sonders. They love the 19th hole. And, of course, they love playing round after round with the other fine gentlemen who frequent our local golf course.
Like the good mom I am, I, too, have grown to appreciate the finer points of golf – such as enjoying a glass of wine along with appetizers while seated on the golf course veranda watching the boys practice nearby and offering up a silent prayer of gratitude over the fact that I never have to discuss their wardrobe choices whenever they head out to the course in their club-approved attire of golf slacks and polos.
I even attended a practice round at the 2012 Ryder Cup in Chicago.
My knowledge of all things golf increases daily. For instance, I have learned that one son's favorite golfer is Tiger while the other son has had his tweets re-tweeted by golf pro Dustin Johnson.
Which leads me to today's topic.
What the heck was Golf Digest thinking when they put Paulina Gretzky – Dustin Johnson's fiancé – on this month's cover?
Yes, she's gorgeous and her dad is hockey legend Wayne Gretzky. Also, I'm sure she's a great girl. But, people, she's not a golfer. At least former college golf standout Holly Sonders actually works in the industry (the popular Golf Channel personality appeared on the cover of Golf Digest in May 2013). To make things worse, Golf Digest decided to use pictures of Gretzky in capri leggings and a sports bra for its May issue. Because every golf course accepts sports bras and capris as appropriate golfing attire.
No, actually, the bra top is there because sex sells, and Golf Digest – the country's leading golf publication – has stooped to selling sex instead of information about the game of golf.
So, why all the controversy?
Because there are plenty of women golfers who actually play golf for a living and are much more deserving of gracing the cover of a magazine whose main objective is to disseminate information about the sport than some guy's pretty girlfriend with cleavage in a halter top.
Over 450 women belong to the LPGA – the longest continuing women's professional sports organization in the United States – and, to date, LPGA players have only appeared solo on the cover of Golf Digest eleven times since 1969. The most recent cover featuring an LPGA player was with Lorena Ochoa back in August 2008.
I realize that the magazine wants to sell issues. I also know that magazines – Golf Digest included – often use models and celebrities to attract readers. But to feature a scantily clad woman whose only connection to the sport is the fact that she is engaged to a professional golfer is like putting me on the cover of Broadway magazine just because I saw Wicked last March. (Although, I WOULD make a great Elsa in Disney's upcoming Broadway production of Frozen. I can really belt out those high notes in "Let it Go". Watch out, Idina Menzel.)
Yes, featuring Paulina Gretzky on the cover of Golf Digest will bring recognition to the magazine. And I'm sure my boys will spend plenty of time examining Gretzky's cleavage grip when their issue arrives in the mail. But that's not what results in gaining subscribers for the long run. Because, the truth is, if men just want a magazine that shows women in bikinis there are plenty of others to choose from. Putting Gretzky on the cover and attempting to justify the decision as anything other than a gratuitous sales ploy is insulting to our intelligence. For the most part, Golf Digest subscribers actually want to read about golf. The boys who pick up the Gretzky issue at the newsstand will be "one and done" – not dedicated golf enthusiasts eager to learn how to fix their slice or break 80 on their next round out on the links.
And as for women golfers? Well, I doubt the magazine will enjoy an increase in female subscribers for quite some time after this blatant display of sexism. Which is really too bad because one of the great things about golf is that it is a game that both men and women, young and old, can play and compete in together.
So, I've had my rant. Now it's your turn. What do you think? Have you heard about the Paulina Gretzky cover? Do you find Golf Digest's decision to put her on its cover offensive? What do you think about the magazine industry's penchant for employing underhanded techniques in an effort to sell more issues at the newsstand? Is there a problem – and, if so, is there a solution? Keep the discussion going in the comments section below!


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Easter Dress Roundup...Etsy Style
• 23 March 2009
If you are looking for an Easter dress (or simply a new dress for Spring) and want to forgo the usual clothing chains for something more unique, try your hand at an Etsy search. You'll be amazed at the pretty little {and reasonably priced} dresses you'll find. Plus, it's nice to support handmade.
Here are a few of my favorites (starting top left going clockwise):
Mod Sparrows by Red Thread Kids
Amy Butler Knot Dress by Trendy Sisters
Peasant Dress also by Trendy Sisters
Easter Bunny Spring Dress by Marlins Mom
Retro Layla Dress by Faith Works 4U
Pink Days Jumper Dress by Little Girl Pearl
Ode & Sonnet by Pretty Me
Flirty Dot Dress by Just Dots
For matching neckties and bow ties for your little man (also in fab Amy Butler fabrics), check out these stylish stops:
Me & Matilda
Buttered Toast (mention this blog with your Buttered Toast purchase and receive a 10% refund)
Ivy & Mae
7 comments:
- liz stanley said...
love that yellow dress on the bottom right. very simple and sweet and a nice vintage feel to it
- March 23, 2009 at 11:03 AM
- karen said...
thanks so much for including info for little boys. i have 3 (almost 4!) & it is hard to find cute, but not too babyish, stuff for them. thanks!
- March 23, 2009 at 1:27 PM
- Erin {PlinkPlink} said...
What a wonderful Etsy round-up! If only I had a little girl to dress up. :) But what cute ties by Buttered Toast. I think one would suit my son quite nicely. Thank you, Stephanie!
- March 23, 2009 at 5:54 PM
- Gina said...
Thanks for featuring my dress! You have such a beautiful blog!
Gina from Justdots.etsy.com
- March 26, 2009 at 6:12 PM
Love your blog Stephanie. Thanks for linking to my Etsy shop www.meandmatilda.etsy.com. I am happy to offer a discount to your readers too. 10% refund if you mention the stephmodo blog when you check out.
- March 30, 2009 at 1:39 PM
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- April 13, 2009 at 1:45 PM
- littlegirlpearl said...
What a beautiful blog, and thanks so much for including my little jumper in such a glorious list!
- April 13, 2009 at 1:46 PM


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The gigantic 80-inch Sharp TVIf you're looking to wow your friends or fill a wall, then the 80-inch Sharp LC-80LE632U is one of the best TVs you can buy, but ho-hum picture quality makes it a questionable value.
Hi. I'm Ty Pendlebury from cnet.com and this is a review of the Sharp LC-80LE632U TV. Ask most people what they look for when buying a television and what they'll see is it's the best or the biggest for the money. Well, they don't come any bigger than this 80-inch monster and my Sci-Fi addle brain can only compare it to the mono lift from 2001 or George Lucas's Death Star. This outrageously sized television also comes with an outrageous price tag, $5,500. The same as Sharp's premium 60-inch Elite TV, a magnificent TV by the way. But don't expect much from this one apart from a gigantic screen because while you do get Smart TV and on board wireless, you don't get 3D. Image quality is also a second we concern as it's quite difficult to make an LCD screen this size without spending a lot of money on special codings and things like LCD deeming arrays. However, the TV is a full array LCD which means that the illuminating LEDs are directly behind the screen. The TV does come with a deeming mode of some sort but as far as we can tell, it only works when testing it with testing equipment and won't be noticeable during most viewing. Black levels for the money are fairly poor and colors are overly green. If you want the TV to perform similarly, we'd point to the 55-inch LG 5500, a TV about 2/3 of the size but only 1/3 of the price. You're essentially paying to impress people here. And if you don't look too hard, you will be impressed too. This is by Ty Pendlebury with a review of the Sharp LC-80LE632U TV.


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The Fiat Punto remains a popular supermini. On our roads since way back in 1993, well over 9 million of them have been produced and sold by the Italian car giant.
Lauded not only as a practical small car with stylish looks and smart interiors, the new Punto's have won praise for their engines and performance too. The nippy 1.4 Multiair boasts up to 134bhp with strong, smooth acceleration.
Averaging over 50mpg, the Punto is relatively fuel efficient too but what of the cost of car insurance. Will the Punto leave your wallet dented?
As with all other cars, the cost of insuring a Fiat depends on lots of different things. Some of these relate to the car itself while a number relate to you, the driver.
Among the factors that go into calculating the cost of your car insurance are the following:
To get an actual quote for a Fiat Punto, Fiat 500, Fiat Panda or any of the other models this car manufacturer offers, you can use our comparison service. For a more general idea of whether a Punto is cheap to insure we can look at what insurance group the car belongs to.
The insurance group is a rating system devised by insurance bodies which gives all cars a group number between 1 and 50. Typically, group 1 means cheap, while group 50 will cost you much more. The rating takes into account a number of different things such including how powerful the car is, how cheap it is to repair, and the cost of spare parts.
There are nine current versions of the Punto, with all but the action packed Turbo falling into relatively modest insurance groups as you can see below:
As you can see, the variations give rise to differences in insurance group within most of the model types.
While the cost of your individual policywill depend on your circumstances, we can tell you from our data, that the average Punto insurance through Compare the Market in May 2018 was £940.18.*
*Based on Compare the Market data from May 2018.
How does this compare with other similarly priced cars we hear you ask? Well based on the same periods data we can show you the following (it's worth noting that these average price will vary depending on many varied factors including the age and history of those applying for insurance)*:
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4.5/5 Stars
Dominic knew instantly that this was a literal monster,
and to his surprise he had no problem accepting it...
Edition: Kindle
Pages: 412
Chapters: 108
Publisher: Home Of The Damned
Book Links: Goodreads
I love a traditional monster horror; the simple man vs beast battle that always seems utterly hopeless. Sunburn, is exactly what the doctor ordered. It fulfills my credentials and then some. Mr Dash (Shan) can not only create a thrilling horror, but the kinds of characters, depth and quality with which he completes the novel bring it to a much higher level.
Also, the author's trademark visceral horror, which, I assure you will make you gag, is out in full force.
And as a further warning, one I first stated in Dash's (Shan's) other work, The Evil And The Pure, Sunburn is definitely not for those on the younger side...
Synopsis (Not a copy from the book, but I always keep my interpretations close.)
Dominic, Martini and Curran have only one concern: Sunburn.
Their plan to explore a foreign land seems to only be threatened by fighting between the three.
But as they'll learn, light can turn to dark.
And the dark holds terrors the likes of which the trio have never faced...
Plot - 5/5 Stars
The overall story is quite simple: A legendary monster is discovered by a hapless group. I've read many stories with this plot, and Mr Dash (Shan) still manages to forge a unique and nostalgic corner for himself. To start off, we actually have glimpses from the monsters' perspectives. We view the world through their eyes for short snippets of the story.
While it adds a refreshing side to the novel, it works wonders for the beginning of the book. Initially, there's not much in the way of horror or action; so while the author builds the characters, the monster parts help give the plot the tension and suspense it needs to keep the reader invested.
But, oh boy, when the characters catch on with you. Their personalities, their interactions, their highs and lows, are absolutely fascinating. Mr Dash (Shan) creates a palette full of colours, and you're helpless not to immerse yourself in them; to take sides, form opinions.
Then the creature enters the fold.
The big bad of the book is visually interesting. You'll know what I mean when you read it. Things blow up at that point: Action, screams of joy, sorrow, undiluted horror. You know, the works of any great story. We get it all.
I'm also in love with the ending. For a minute, I had no idea which way the author would slice it. Would the end be hopeful? Or utterly devastating? It's both in different ways, but with a healthy serving of the former, which makes me immeasurably happy.
Pace - 4/5 Stars
While fine for the most part, I do find that the pace suffers sometimes from stilted scenes. Some interactions between our cast fall short of the mark, and some of those scenes last far too long.
Otherwise the author's signature fast-paced style is there. With a great story and extremely engaging characters, you can't go wrong.
Characters - 5/5 Stars
An awesome bunch of people reside within Sunburn, and you don't need to like them to love them.
We have our trio of explorers, who serve as our mains: Dominic (who is more or less the predominant viewpoint), Martini (Dominic's girlfriend) and Curran (Dominic's best friend).
Dominic, poor Dominic. He faces the brunt of almost every bad thing in the book. From the mental torture of balancing his girlfriend with his best friend, to the physical torture he endures, Dominic, faces it all. As a character, despite the way Martini and Curran play him, he's quite intelligent. He's brave, loyal etc., but that's tempered with some cowardice in the face of menial troubles like his arguments with Martini. He doesn't much like confrontation, but proves he's capable with handling it. I love the way sunburn is a factor he needs to contend with during the novel, especially as we see the debilitating effects it has on him.
Martini polarised me. In fact, I'm not a fan of her much (referring to my earlier comment about not needing to like a character to love their inclusion). She's fiery and vocal, and while these sound like strong traits, I got tired of them fast. There's a nastiness to her that borders on unnecessary. There are redeeming traits of course: She does show herself to be extremely kind and compassionate. The line between her love and rage is very fine. The part of her personality that irks me most, is of course her treatment of Dominic. Despite her good points, and the hopeful ending, she's very abusive. Not just mentally and emotionally, but physically as well. At one point she actually punches Dominic for something so unimportant that I winced.
Not that I'd have her written any other way, because, believe it or not, it's hyper-realistic. I've seen it happen, and I don't condone it. No one should ever hit another person, but I hate when someone uses love or 'supposed' frailness to get away with hurting another person.
Curran is just cheeky. He has no filter, not for his words or his actions. He's also very intelligent, but while Dominic seems unaware of his smarts, Curran knows about his own all too well. He manipulates people, not badly, but he acts, simply put, dumber, than he is to lower people's expectations, effectively giving him the advantage.
The three main characters mesh well. Despite not being there for their histories, Mr Dash (Shan) does a stellar job of convincing the reader that they have them. The three are natural around one another and are greatly familiar.
Writing - 5/5 Stars
Sunburn is engaging, interesting and truly well-written.The scenes are horrific and visceral. The story flows like a dream, and the characters are diverse, divisive and distinct.
Overall - 4.5/5 Stars
One thing this novel will have you doing - apart from biting your nails in anticipation and terror - is slathering on protection from the sun.
Oh, and avoiding any areas with trees...
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Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Month
Hawaii Invasive Species Council.
Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness
Month seeks to
promote information sharing and public engagement
in what the Hawaii State Legislature has
declared "the
single greatest threat to Hawaii's
economy and natural environment and to the
health and lifestyle of Hawaii's people."
New Pest Advisories
Hawai'i Department of Agriculture. Plant Industry Division.
A "New Pest Advisory" provides information on new pests and diseases that have become established in Hawaii. Individuals can help reduce the spread of these pests and diseases by being aware of their signs and symptoms and not moving them to other islands in the State.
Hawaii Early Detection Network - Report Invasive Pests Online
University of Hawaii. Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit. Hawaii Biodiversity Information Network.
The Hawaii Early Detection Network was created to increase public awareness of invasive species and engage communities in the monitoring of their own neighborhoods. Find out how you help protect the environment of Hawaii by participating in the Eyes and Ears Team and attending an educational workshop or downloading your own field guide. If you are reporting a snake call 911 or for an animal call 643-PEST immediately!
Hawai'i-Pacific Weed Risk Assessment
The Hawai'i-Pacific Weed Risk Assessment (HPWRA) is a free service that provides a background check on plants. Professional botanists use published information to answer 49 questions about a plant, to predict whether it is a low-risk or high-risk of becoming invasive in Hawai'i or similar Pacific islands.
Specific Threats:
Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System (EDDMapS) - Invasive Species Status Report by State
University of Georgia. Center for Invasive
Species and Ecosystem Health.
Includes invasive species by category for insects, diseases, plants, and animals.
See also: Invasive Species Status Report by Congressional District
Aquatic Species (NAS) Database - Species Lists By State
DOI. USGS. Wetland and Aquatic Research Center.
Provides fact sheets, maps and collection information for aquatic vertebrates and invertebrates occurring outside of their native range.
Pest Tracker -
Exotic Pest Detection By State
USDA. APHIS. Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey. National Agricultural Pest Information System.
Provides State pest detection contacts, recent state exotic pest news, links to state pest resources, and a list of state CAPS survey targets.
PLANTS Database - State Noxious Weed Lists
National Plant Data Center.
States which designated certain plants as legally noxious.
See also: Federal
Noxious Weed List and Composite
list (summary of noxious status for all listed plants in the U.S.)
Council or Task Force
Hawaii Invasive Species Council
Hawaii Invasive Species Council.
Marine Species of Hawai'i
Bishop Museum. Hawaii Biological Survey; University of Hawaii.
Hawaii Areawide Fruit Fly Pest Management Program (HAW-FLYPM)
University of Hawaii. College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; USDA. Agriculture Research Service; Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Hawaii Invasive Species Partnership
Hawaii Invasive Species Partnership.
Plant Pono
Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species; Hawai'i Invasive Species Council; Hawai'i Biological Information Network.
Federal Government
Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk (HEAR)
DOI. USGS. Biological Resources Division.
Invasive Species in Hawaii
USDA. FS. Pacific Southwest Research Station.
Forest Health Protection in Hawaii
USDA. FS. Pacific Southwest Region.
State Government
Plant Industry Division
Hawai'i Department of Agriculture.
Wildlife Programs - Invasive Species
Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Crop Knowledge Master
University of Hawaii. Tropical Agriculture
and Human Resources. Integrated Pest Management
Provides general information on pest hosts, distribution, damage, biology, and management in the form of pest summaries.
Invasive Species and Pest Control
University of Hawaii. College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.
Weed Management in Hawai'i
University of Hawaii. College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.


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WHM Backup to Amazon
When running your own website, it is imperative to regularly back up your site and its data, in order to prevent any losses and to be prepared if that eventuality comes along. By backing up your data properly, if an unwanted incident occurs and you lose your data, you will be able to restore and have your website up and running again in no time. You have the option to configure WHM to automatically back up certain data of your choice on your server at a regular schedule. However, Jetapps.com has a backup program that includes a WHM backup plugin which allows you to remotely back up your data to Amazon instead of storing it locally.
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Luxury Apartments In Vinings GA That Are Affordable For You
You may need extra space, and perhaps you would prefer moving into one that is actually fully furnished. As a result of
this, people are constantly looking for deals on luxury apartments, especially in the Vinings area.
What's The Difference Between A Luxury Apartment In A Regular One?
There are quite a few differences between a luxury apartment and those that are regular. For example, they are going to have more amenities.
They will typically have a bell man, doorman, security guards, and all of the amenities within your apartment are going to be premium. Your countertops, appliances, and the floor and carpet will be absolutely exquisite. You will definitely enjoy living at this place more than you would a regular apartment, but they can be very expensive.
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In the same way that regular apartments are advertised on the web, and in your local paper, so also will the luxury apartments be. You can compare different luxury apartments, looking at their reputation online, and then going through them with virtual tours that are often provided. You will definitely enjoy the interior, and you will also have access to pools, spas, and private parking which are additional reasons why you should consider living there. You will find the best deals by searching for luxury apartments and then look at apartment websites that are currently offering specials for these particular type of apartments in Vinings.
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The Chichester 4ft Glazed Rack dresser is a quintessential piece of dining heritage, perfected thanks to Neptune's style and attention to detail. Using first class joinery and beautiful timber we have created a stunning piece of furniture that combines classical proportions and elegant design.
We've put together a series of guides on how best to take care of our pieces, so you can keep them looking as good as the day you first brought them home. Read more here.
Oak and chrome knobs are supplied with this dresser.
The colours shown here are a close representation of their true shades, but to see the real thing, we suggest trying our sample paint pots.
White glove service.
We take our delivery service seriously. Neptune transport, Neptune people, Neptune service. When you place an order, you'll receive an estimated delivery date. We'll then confirm that with you over the phone, bringing that date forward wherever we can. We mainly use a two-man service. They'll take your furniture to your room of choice, set it up and take away all of the packaging to be recycled. Easy. No-quibble returns
For our full returns policy, please click here.
Standard colours are marked (Std). An additional hand painting service at £230 for the exterior and £345 for both exterior and interior is available enabling you to choose from any of our colours. This service will result in an additional 2 weeks to the delivery date.