Barnes and Noble

I don’t know about you, but it’s been a long week. Is it (Good) Friday yet?

Anyway, back to my post:

Writing is a common thing in every part of the world. It’s a way of communication. For some, it’s the easiest for those who feel that they can be more open and honest with a pen and paper (or hands to computer). Whether it be writing a letter, a memo, your signature, a grocery list, or even making an entry in your diary or journal, you’re still writing. Even by sending a text, you’re still a writer. All forms of writing are applicable – by phone, iPad, desk or laptop, or by hand. I don’t want to get into the technical aspects or where it originated from, but if you’d like more information on the background of writing, click HERE. I think that writing is a gift that should be treasured – no matter what your penmanship looks like, (on Monday, I’ll be talking about handwriting, so come back then), or how you type.

AN AUTHOR

When I think of the word, author, I immediately think of Emily Giffin, Danielle Steel, and James Patterson, all who have had their books published. This means that they have gone through the (emotional) writing and editing process. I think of book authors first because it’s what I want – I want to be an author! This has led me to think more in-depth about what the definition of author really means. Like writers, these days, authors don’t just have to stick to writing books to be an author. Writers who are published in magazines, reference books, and online websites, all are authors. Is this all thanks to new technology? I think so. Places like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords, are making it easier for anyone who is a writer, to now be an author.

So, writers, this is your chance to be an author! Come on, you can do it!

I’d love some feedback on this, so go ahead and leave me a comment!

Happy Friday, y’all!!

My 31st birthday was on Sunday, and what a great day it was. I’m told that I’m the “girl who has everything,” but I disagree. I’ve had the same responses for the past couple of years — books, gift cards, and picture frames. While I do have a lot of books and frames, is there wrong with wanting more? There’s just no such thing! Below are my top four favorite birthday gifts! Take a look and see how awesome they are!

Barnes & Noble Gift Card!

Gift cards from B & N are the perfect gift for anyone! Who can do wrong with a gift card from the world’s greatest bookstore? (My hubby might disagree because of the amount of books we have in our house, but I just can’t help myself!) Having a gift card is the best gift to give a writer because not only do they get to pick out what they want, if gives you the opportunity to pick out something you don’t already have.

Crystalline USB Pen!

I was shopping with my mom one day when I saw this, and I loved it! All writers need pens and a USB, which is also known as a universal serial bus, (thanks, babe – ha, ha, ha!), so this is a necessary item. If you’re on the go a lot and work with a laptop during the week, but want to stay home and write on your desk top, then why not have a pen with a USB? I know I’ll be using this a lot more when my office is ready! Now, if I could only not misplace this pen. (Wish me luck on that one).

Leather iPad Pillow!

What would I do without my iPad? Really, I don’t know how I lived without it! I read a lot, especially when I’m reading for a review. When I’m home I read on the couch, and I before I go to sleep I read in bed. Many of you know how reading on the iPad can be difficult. Well, this is the perfect solution! It’s an amazing difference at how comfortable it makes using the iPad! Try it, and I promise you won’t be disappointed!

Customized iPhone Case!

You might remember what my husband gave me last year for my 30th birthday. (HERE is that blog post). Well, for the second year in a row, my husband gave me something that I love, love, love — LOVE! Here’s a picture of it, but trust me, the picture doesn’t do it justice! (The picture doesn’t show that the phone case is my signature purple!) It’s simply perfect!