Hey there everyone, I'm so sorry I haven't written in like, forever. I feel like a total lame and horrible blogger. I never meant to be away for so long but the book work has gotten super busy and time consuming and... yeah. So, I am back, and will hopefully do better with my blogging more often.
On to something interesting. Or what I found interesting. I was watching the Daily Show the other day and they showed a news segment about how expensive going to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry would be. First off, really? That's what we do with out spare time these days? Try to figure out costs to a fictional school? Not that I'm hating on Hogwarts or Harry Potter or the most wonderful and amazingly genius author J.K. Rowling. I am a huge Harry Potter fan, but even I haven't tried to figure out the costs to attend Hogwarts, as the cost was never a part of the books.
Another thing that gets me, they say it would cost more then going to Harvard. Harvard. Yes, I am saying that twice. Where do they... how do they...?
Here is what the report says:
Tuition $42,028
Textbooks $516
3 Robes $488
Wand $162
Gloves $123
Cloak $80
Pointy Hat $32
For a second here, let's suspend reality and pretend Hogwarts is real, okay? Now, let's discuss Tuition. There is no freaking tuition ever mentioned in Harry Potter. Do you people even read the novels? Have you even seen the movies? How could tuition be that damn much and yet the Weasley's have sent seven children, yeah, seven, to Hogwarts for all seven years. Minus the twins who skipped out a year early. But still, that's a lot of money each year, for a lot of children. Not to mention that Tom Riddle, commonly known as Voldemort, was a freaking orphan with absolutely no money, and they went to get him. I'm pretty sure Harvard doesn't send people out to orphanages just cause the kids are smart there. Nope. Not happening.
On to Textbooks. Where in the hell do you come up with that number? As for that, where do you come up with any of the numbers first of all. Then the robes, the wand, the gloves, the cloak, and lastly, the pointy hat which is not even a factor. Did you see the one movie and think, well, we should put that in? Honestly, the numbers are ridiculous, and so is my irritation, I know. But I can't help it, they're just making a mockery of something I love, and it drives me batty.
Why even do the study? Why take something fun and magical, and put a stupid price and real world twist on it? That just takes away from the fun and the magic of a school like that, in a world like that. You're dumb. And I honestly don't care if I irritate you by calling you dumb. You cannot take something fun and magical and turn it into a research project with real world monetary values.
Plus, what monetary system are you using? Because to me it looked like American dollar signs and American money, when, Hogwarts is somewhere in Europe, not America. I don't know much, or anything, about European currency, but I do know that Muggle money, whether American or European, is not the same as Wizard money. So whatever amounts you came up with cannot possible be accurate unless you went to J.K. Rowling and asked her to convert it. And if you did, then yay for you, and if not, which I suspect, then again I ask, how the hell did you figure any of this out?
I know I'm rambling, and I may seem a bit... crazy? about this subject, but I just hate it when people take good, fun, fictional things and try to turn them into something for the real world. It's not real world, that's why people like it. So, to those that want to dissect fun, imaginary worlds, from one person to another, please don't. You only ruin the fun that way.
Well, goodnight. I'm sorry for my ramble, and I'm sorry for not being here, and I'm really sorry if people were wanting an update on the book front. The best I can give you is we're furiously editing and I hope to have a few copies out to my beta readers in the next month or so. Thanks to all you of you out there for reading and checking back. I hope to have a quality product out to you all soon. You're all amazing! Goodnight from California.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Captains Log #23
Hello All!
Well, it's been a while since I've written, but things have been crazy around here. It's a super bad earwig season where I live, seems everyone is having the little critters everywhere, and I've been combating them. I am glad to say we have not seen one in quite some time, there is hope we will not see one again.
I've been spending a lot of time with my family, helping out with day care and what not, and have been away from the internet. I miss my readers and feel that I have been neglecting you. I have not, I know, but I want you all to know I care.
We're still on schedule for the book to be released this fall. My editor is working hard and I'm sure it will all be worth it in the end. As long as someone reads the book and enjoys it, I've done what I set out to do.
Also, I have come to the conclusion that my child is allergic to summer. Last year, we found out that she is allergic to cranberries. Hives, itching, all that crap. Looking into that, we found that if you're allergic to cranberries, you can also be allergic to blueberries. She didn't show any signs of that last year, so we haven't been worried. Yesterday she had hives again, today the same. I'm not sure it's the juice she's drinking, which has blueberry juice, but it could be anything. I've come to the conclusion though, it's just summer. She did this last summer, she's doing it this summer. But who really knows?
Any who... How is everyone out there? Hope you're all doing good.
I wanna give a shout out to Sneha Sunny. Thanks for the comment on the book, I really hope you enjoyed it.
Well everyone, it is that time again. I must be going. Goodnight or day or morning to you all!
Well, it's been a while since I've written, but things have been crazy around here. It's a super bad earwig season where I live, seems everyone is having the little critters everywhere, and I've been combating them. I am glad to say we have not seen one in quite some time, there is hope we will not see one again.
I've been spending a lot of time with my family, helping out with day care and what not, and have been away from the internet. I miss my readers and feel that I have been neglecting you. I have not, I know, but I want you all to know I care.
We're still on schedule for the book to be released this fall. My editor is working hard and I'm sure it will all be worth it in the end. As long as someone reads the book and enjoys it, I've done what I set out to do.
Also, I have come to the conclusion that my child is allergic to summer. Last year, we found out that she is allergic to cranberries. Hives, itching, all that crap. Looking into that, we found that if you're allergic to cranberries, you can also be allergic to blueberries. She didn't show any signs of that last year, so we haven't been worried. Yesterday she had hives again, today the same. I'm not sure it's the juice she's drinking, which has blueberry juice, but it could be anything. I've come to the conclusion though, it's just summer. She did this last summer, she's doing it this summer. But who really knows?
Any who... How is everyone out there? Hope you're all doing good.
I wanna give a shout out to Sneha Sunny. Thanks for the comment on the book, I really hope you enjoyed it.
Well everyone, it is that time again. I must be going. Goodnight or day or morning to you all!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
The Book
Okay people, so I said I'd have a sample chapter out to you by the end of June. It is now the end of June. Do I have a sample for you? Of course. But is it a full chapter? I am sorry, no.
See, I am technologically slow, and when it comes to putting things up on my blog, I have a techie for that. Is my techie around today? Of course not.
I know, I know. I suck. But the good news is... I do have something for you. It may not be a full chapter, but I think it's interesting. All I can say is I'm sorry and hopefully people will understand.
Other then being lame, I'm doing pretty good with the book stuff. We weren't able to do the photo shoot for the cover like I was expecting, so that will take a bit longer. The editing is going well, I'm still hoping for a fall release date. No, I will not give a month out because then I will never reach that goal. Time is not on my side, no it's not.
Any who... without further adieu...
(I have been told by my adviser to say that the following is a work of fiction and is owned by J.D. Cole in it's entirety and any usage of the following could result in a lawsuit or something along those lines. Basically, the story and characters written about here are owned by me and I would really appreciate no one taking them and trying to make their own thing up off of what I have written here. now that that's out of the way, enjoy :))
Everyone says; When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. I say: When life gives you lemons, make grape juice and sit back watching while they try and figure out how the hell you did it.
I have decided to make grape juice. However, my decision has come after many, many failed attempts at making lemonade. Personally, I hate lemonade. So it's no wonder that try as I might, I have never made it correctly, and my life has now spun out of control. Or almost out of control. Honestly, I have no clue who's in control of much any more.
I grew up thinking the world was grand. A great place, full of great people, doing great things. Okay, I'm wasn’t that naïve, but I also didn't give two licks about the real world. Not when I had my hands full of the world I was currently part of.
Alone by J.D. Cole is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
Based on a work at jdcolesblog.blogspot.com.
Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available at http://jdcolesblog.blogspot.com
See, I am technologically slow, and when it comes to putting things up on my blog, I have a techie for that. Is my techie around today? Of course not.
I know, I know. I suck. But the good news is... I do have something for you. It may not be a full chapter, but I think it's interesting. All I can say is I'm sorry and hopefully people will understand.
Other then being lame, I'm doing pretty good with the book stuff. We weren't able to do the photo shoot for the cover like I was expecting, so that will take a bit longer. The editing is going well, I'm still hoping for a fall release date. No, I will not give a month out because then I will never reach that goal. Time is not on my side, no it's not.
Any who... without further adieu...
(I have been told by my adviser to say that the following is a work of fiction and is owned by J.D. Cole in it's entirety and any usage of the following could result in a lawsuit or something along those lines. Basically, the story and characters written about here are owned by me and I would really appreciate no one taking them and trying to make their own thing up off of what I have written here. now that that's out of the way, enjoy :))
Everyone says; When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. I say: When life gives you lemons, make grape juice and sit back watching while they try and figure out how the hell you did it.
I have decided to make grape juice. However, my decision has come after many, many failed attempts at making lemonade. Personally, I hate lemonade. So it's no wonder that try as I might, I have never made it correctly, and my life has now spun out of control. Or almost out of control. Honestly, I have no clue who's in control of much any more.
I grew up thinking the world was grand. A great place, full of great people, doing great things. Okay, I'm wasn’t that naïve, but I also didn't give two licks about the real world. Not when I had my hands full of the world I was currently part of.
Alone by J.D. Cole is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
Based on a work at jdcolesblog.blogspot.com.
Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available at http://jdcolesblog.blogspot.com
Monday, June 27, 2011
World Changing Events
I bet I can guess what you're all thinking. You probably all think you know whats coming next. Yes, I am going to talk about some of the most life and world changing events going on today.
I managed to kill two bugs at once. Yep. I killed them dead with my feet and I was proud. I'm sorry to those that like bugs, or think bugs do important things. These bugs do not. They are in my home uninvited and there are no plants for them to snack on. All they do is scare my child. So, they are now in the buggy cemetery, hopefully the do not come back to haunt me as evil zombie like creatures.
Other world changing events: I have an odd bump on my leg. When I was a kid, teen, how old was I?... Any way, I bumped my leg on a boat and it has always had a bump. Either my shin has lost weight, or the bump is bigger. Or maybe I'm just noticing it more. Either way, it is life changing because I am more aware of it now.
I honestly don't have much to say tonight. Just rambling thoughts that aren't even interesting. But, I do feel the need to 'speak' with my followers, and the people who stumble upon my sight. To my followers, I thank you. To those who stumble upon my sight, I thank you and hope you're enjoying my crazy.
On to book stuff, that sample chapter is almost ready. I have three days to reach my June release date for a sample, and am hoping I make that. I am sorry to those who are getting fed up with out knowing much. I'm also working on a blurb about the book so there's something for people to get interested in as well as a sample chapter.
Stick with me, I will get it all out to you eventually!
Goodnight dear readers, it is time for bed.
I managed to kill two bugs at once. Yep. I killed them dead with my feet and I was proud. I'm sorry to those that like bugs, or think bugs do important things. These bugs do not. They are in my home uninvited and there are no plants for them to snack on. All they do is scare my child. So, they are now in the buggy cemetery, hopefully the do not come back to haunt me as evil zombie like creatures.
Other world changing events: I have an odd bump on my leg. When I was a kid, teen, how old was I?... Any way, I bumped my leg on a boat and it has always had a bump. Either my shin has lost weight, or the bump is bigger. Or maybe I'm just noticing it more. Either way, it is life changing because I am more aware of it now.
I honestly don't have much to say tonight. Just rambling thoughts that aren't even interesting. But, I do feel the need to 'speak' with my followers, and the people who stumble upon my sight. To my followers, I thank you. To those who stumble upon my sight, I thank you and hope you're enjoying my crazy.
On to book stuff, that sample chapter is almost ready. I have three days to reach my June release date for a sample, and am hoping I make that. I am sorry to those who are getting fed up with out knowing much. I'm also working on a blurb about the book so there's something for people to get interested in as well as a sample chapter.
Stick with me, I will get it all out to you eventually!
Goodnight dear readers, it is time for bed.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Captains Log #398
Well, things are moving along with the book. My editor is getting quite a bit done and we should have a sample chapter up by the end of the month.! YAY!
Also, we'll be doing a photo shoot this weekend for the book cover, super excited. As soon as that's finished, and we have the book cover put together perfectly, I'll put it up to get you interested.
I can't wait, hope you're all as excited as I am! :)
Also, we'll be doing a photo shoot this weekend for the book cover, super excited. As soon as that's finished, and we have the book cover put together perfectly, I'll put it up to get you interested.
I can't wait, hope you're all as excited as I am! :)
Monday, June 20, 2011
I'm Sorry Summer
I had posted a blog a while ago about summer abandoning us. I am sorry summer. I should have thought more about it before saying I missed you. I am retracting my previous statement. Summer, please go away again. It is too hot and my house feels like a sauna. Did I anger you and you're now taking out your wrath on us?
Moving on. I am sorry people who read, or now do not read, my blog. My computer has been sick lately, and I have been unable to use it. Therefore, there has been no blog or book or anything going on here. Needless to say, I am now behind in what I had planned. I am still trying to release a sneak peak for my first book by the end of the month, but as it is the 20th, we'll see how that goes.
Well, I must be going, I have lost my glasses and am having a hard time seeing right now. My headache is indicating that my blindness is now effecting me and I should get off the computer and find my glasses. So, farewell dear readers, or reader by now, I will hopefully be back soon!
Moving on. I am sorry people who read, or now do not read, my blog. My computer has been sick lately, and I have been unable to use it. Therefore, there has been no blog or book or anything going on here. Needless to say, I am now behind in what I had planned. I am still trying to release a sneak peak for my first book by the end of the month, but as it is the 20th, we'll see how that goes.
Well, I must be going, I have lost my glasses and am having a hard time seeing right now. My headache is indicating that my blindness is now effecting me and I should get off the computer and find my glasses. So, farewell dear readers, or reader by now, I will hopefully be back soon!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Captains Log #347
Writing and editing furiously. I haven't been sleeping, or eating, or doing much of anything other then those two things. I desperately want to get this preview chapter out to you asap, but it's taking a bit more time then I'd originally thought. I am sorry, it seems I'll never get anything out to any one, but I am working hard.
Thanks to those that keep reading and checking back here, I appreciate you.
Well, back to the writing and editing.
Good night or day to you all!
Thanks to those that keep reading and checking back here, I appreciate you.
Well, back to the writing and editing.
Good night or day to you all!
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