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Amanda R

Amanda R

has 17 followers and is following 17 people

I could say I love to read, but that seems obvious given the nature of this site. I write, cook, knit, paint, talk and play with my kid with equal voracity. I would love to be a university professor and published author, the former of which I could compromise on! My favorite color is lavender and I love quiche. What else is there?
  • Albuquerque, NM, USA
  • member since March 5, 2008

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  • uplandpoet

    uplandpoet says

    thanks, i know what you mean

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • uplandpoet

    uplandpoet says

    take notes when you improvise, of course half the time it doesnt work out, but when it does, you have a recipe!

    thanks for the note!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Renee M

    Renee M says

    I don't see your friend request here, but I will friend you should you send it. Marketing is very easy once you figure out a strategy and what you hope to achieve. If you've got questions ask away, I'm still learning too, but I really enjoy this aspect of writing/publishing, and will share whatever knowledge I have.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Chris Tusa

    Chris Tusa says

    Great. E-mail me your e-mail address (my address is mail@christophertusa.com), and I'll send you the download link for the e-book. I really don't want to post it publicly.


    Thanks,

    Chris

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Jason R.

    Jason R. says

    Yes! I have read "Nine Stories" and "Franny and Zooey". I may re-read those, too at a later date.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Jason R.

    Jason R. says

    Yep, that's the same Ken Follett- he's kind of trashy, but in a fun way. He probably isn't going to win the Nobel prize! I've read "Night Over Water" and "Whiteout", which I gave both three stars meaning an average read for me. I think I am going to read some Stephen King now and then reread "The Catcher in the Rye".

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Jason R.

    Jason R. says

    Hi Amanda- Yes, I do remember you! I remember that the Avatar has something to do with hot air balloons(?) and you live in New Mexico. I have read a lot of classics over the past year, but I am reading more fun stuff now- I am reading "Whiteout" by Ken Follett, and I am probably going to follow it up with some Stephen King- you'll have to remind me what you like. We had a big snowstorm last night (rare in SC), but it is already melting. I need to call my Mom (and talk about snow!) and get something to eat. Glad to hear from you! Shelfari is set as my default home page, so I am on it nearly every day. Take care and keep in touch! Jason

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Jason R.

    Jason R. says

    Hey Amanda- nice to hear back from you. You're right, it has been a while. I am glad you have found a new outlet in audio books- I can't imagine how busy you are with a 1 year old. I've never had any children. I'm not much of a fan of Ian McEwan- I can understand how he appeals to some people, but his work is not my cup of tea. I've seen the film version of "Atonement" and have read "Amsterdam" and "On Chesil Beach" so I feel that I've given him a fair shake.

    Our weather has cooled somewhat- it's about 80 now at 3PM, whereas during July and August it is usually about 95 during the same part of the day. Nights are now in the mid to upper 50's.

    I hope to talk to you again soon. Jason

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Jason R.

    Jason R. says

    Hi Amanda- I hope things are going well out west. We are broiling here in South Carolina. What are you reading these days? I am reading a light novel right now called "Bet Your Bottom Dollar" by Karin Gillespie- it is set in SC so I am familiar with the different places in the book which is neat. I am going to read a book of short stories by various authors next as well as Barbara Kingsolver's "Pigs in heaven". I see you've read "Atlas Shrugged" - it had a tremendous philosophical impact on me when I was in high school (eek! 20 years ago), but when I tried to re-read it several months ago I just couln't get through it. Conversely I reread "The Fountainhead" and really enjoyed the second time around...anyway I am getting long winded. Take care and I hope to hear from you soon. Jason

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Brian C

    Brian C says

    Hello Amanda. Hope all is good with you. Thanks for the link...

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Tara L

    Tara L says

    Hi Amanda! My husband has a cousin that lives in Albuquerque but we have never been down to visit! Sounds like you wouldn't like our frosty climate, but today should be sunny and 80 degrees so we'll have a nice respite from the cold at least for a few months.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Jason R.

    Jason R. says

    I recently bought a copy of Alice in Wonderland/ Through the Looking Glass myself. I never read it a s a child, either. It is on my summer reading list (which will in reality last for the rest of the year. I'll stick it out with Rebecca.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Jason R.

    Jason R. says

    Hey Amanda-
    I just wanted to check in and see how your summer is going. I am finally reading "Rebecca"- it has kind of started slow for me so far- I have read about 100 pages. I do hate Mrs. Danvers- she is evil. What are you reading? Drop me a line and let me know how you are doing. Talk to you soon, Jason PS- I like Willa Cather,too- I have read Archbishop, My Antonia, and O Pioneers.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • uplandpoet

    uplandpoet says

    Glad you made it to Better than Starbucks. Make yourself at home! Dig up an old thread, jump in on an active one, or start a new one. Feel free to make this your "home site"

    BTW, congrats on the new baby, i have a 26 yr old, a 21 yr old and a 3 yr old, all boys, all wonderful, but it does get exhausting from time to time, especially those first few months, so try to get some rest:)

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Jason R.

    Jason R. says

    I added a new poem to the existing one on my homepage if you are interested.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Jason R.

    Jason R. says

    Hey- I've really been on a campaign to find new friends- it's actually kind of fun, but it is taking awayfrom my reading time. There is a group that you might be intereted in called "Better than Starbucks"- it's pretty heady, but without the pretentiousness of the "BBD" group- you might want to check it out. Later- Jason.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Jason R.

    Jason R. says

    I like Toni Morrison- I've read Song of Solomon and The Bluest Eye. I tried reading Beloved once but got sidetracked- I would like to pick it up again.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Jason R.

    Jason R. says

    Hey Amanda- What's new? I am reading an anthology of Allen Ginsberg's career and actually looking back into some old self help stuff by Dale Carnegie. What have you been reading?

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • mkreader

    mkreader says

    Thanks....I will! After I finish my next couple of books...

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )

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