Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Tattler Thursday Blog and Social Media Hop #16


Hiya Snappers! Welcome back to the 16th week of the Tattler Thursday Blog and Social Network Hop!

It's time to tattle and hop!

It's a share your crazy, gross, hilarious, in-the-trenches parenthood stories, kind of blog hop! We love funny kid stories and we want to hear yours!


Just leave a comment with your story, post not required! So think of your funniest, wackiest or favorite kid stories, leave a comment  with your story/tattle, follow your Hostesses and Co-Hostesses, visit and discover other blogs, and have fun!

Remember the easiest way to get a follow back is to like/follow other pages and leave a comment! So hop around, tell your friends and share, share, share! This is a hop designed for you to have fun and share! Happy Tattling!
about the Blog Hop HERE!



The Rules are:
1- Follow Your Host and Co-Hostesses
2- Grab the button and display it on your blog or hop page/section
3- Leave a comment with a funny, wacky, or gross kid story/tattle

*Be Sure to Hop over to other blogs and visit/network and share the Hop

*Have fun Hopping! (and come back next week!)

 
Your Hostesses
The Wild and Wonderful World of GingerssnapsComfytown Chronicles
The Co-Hostesses
    Complete Bliss Blog
BabyForScale    New Mama Diaries







***If you are interested in co-hosting the blog hop or would like more information, you can reach us at tattlerthursday@gmail.com***

Friday, August 23, 2013

The Tattler's Studio #1


 

Hiya snappers! I am happy to announce a new series called The Tattler's Studio. Once a week starting this week, we will be picking a blogger who hops at the Tattler Thursday Blog and Social Media Hop, to be featured on the following week's Tattler Thursday Hop Post.  Then once a month, one of the featured bloggers will be chosen at random to be featured on The Tattler's Studio. How do you qualify to be chosen as a featured blogger of the week? You comment on one of the three hostesses blog pages with a funny, gross, or crazy kid story.  Everyone with a confirmed comment will be eligible!
 Our first featured Hopper is Alexandra Harris who blogs over at The Undead Journals. She participated in this weeks Tattler Thursday Blog Hop! She is an amazingly talented writer at only 21! I hope you enjoy the inaugural edition of The Tattler's Studio!


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What inspired you to write about zombies?
I’m a very fearful person. I’m afraid of germs, afraid of eating food other people prepare, afraid of all sort of things like that. I’m afraid of getting sick. So when I would watch scary movies, movies about zombies and illness, it really scared me. Those were my greatest horror topics. So, I guess that’s part of what inspired me to start writing about zombies. I like to scare people, I love to tell scary stories and get a rise out of people, so when I recognized something that really scared me, I felt like I was really able to connect with people who would, like me, be scared of that kind of thing. So I guess the reason that this genre is the one I landed on was because I felt like I could efficiently scare people like myself.

Do you have a specific writing style?
  I think I do. I can tell my writing apart from other people’s writing. I try to write in the same way I remember things, if that makes sense. There’s a constant narrative in my head of everything I experience, so I try to imagine that what I’m writing is my own experience and I try to write it in that way, so hopefully it feels a little more real or natural to read it.
How did you come up with the title? Well, the Undead part is pretty self-explanatory… The Journals bit was because the main character is supposed to be a researcher. My original idea was to have it actually be a weekly publication like a scientific journal. That didn’t happen, so it turned into more of like a personal journal or diary type of thing. The web address, studyingtheendofthworld was because TheUndeadJournals was taken by some spambot account. I was going to try to watch TheUndeadJournals til it opened up, but now that I’ve got some traffic with my current spot I think I’ll probably keep it.

Is there a message in your story that you want readers to grasp?
Pay attention to the people and places around you. Everything can change in the course of a day, nothing lasts forever so you have to hold on to the things you love. And pay attention to the people around you. Cherish everything, because it’ll never the same as how it is today.

How much of the story is realistic?
A lot of the emotions and life events line up with my own. If you retrace my life and hold it up against the relationships Dahlia has, you’ll see some mirrored events. I try to make as much of the science in the story as realistic as possible—I read a biology book, and I hate biology! I also read up on things like bdelloids, different animals and theories and I try to use as much popular culture science as I can (yes, there is pop culture science!)

Are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?
  Yeah, I try to put myself in Dahlia’s shoes. I try to see her world through her eyes. So I guess that what happens in her head is what’s happening in my head under a different context.
What books have most influenced your life most? To be perfectly honest, if you have read few enough books to pinpoint which ones have changed your life, in my opinion you haven’t read enough books. Every book you read, every good book you read, is going to have an effect in your life. I’ve learned empathy, the ability to see life through the eyes of others, I’ve seen the world and so much the beauty and horror that exist or could exist within it.

If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor? Oh, gosh, again, how to choose? Ellen Hopkins, I think. She addressed a lot of things that I was curious about, afraid of, in beautifully poetic, very honest and open way. She addressed a lot of topics that teachers and parents were misleading about with honesty. She showed the power of drugs, not just their destructive power, but also their beauty, their appeal. Her writing shows the ability to know and trust teenagers as if they were actually adults and able to make their own decisions about life and I strive to be able to connect with my readers, to write with that kind of poetic realism.

What book are you reading now?
  Currently I’m reading The Android’s Dream. It’s about a sheep. It’s a little bit slow, but it’s started getting interesting. It’s picking up speed. I rented it from the library because the first paragraph was about farting. Don’t judge me.

Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
What, like contemporary writers? Yes, I love Scott Westerfeld, Neil Gaiman, Ellen Hopkins, Neal Shusterman… A few others, whose names I can’t recall at the moment.

What are your current projects?
  The Undead Journals, a mini book called The Corridor, a story about a boy who kills his family and tricks the world into trusting him. I’m also working on a lot of art projects. I like steampunk art, and I like horror art (big surprise, right?) And I think I may have just started a story about a young fashion designer with my cousin. I also work full time and have a lot of ongoing projects there at any given time. I’m also in school right now, so that’s a bit project, too. I like to stay busy.

Name one entity that you feel supported you outside of family members.
  I consider all my friends as family in that respect. Everyone I’ve trusted has been very supportive. I’ve got some loyal fans who I’ve never met in person, but I think that the person who helped me out the most so far, outside my family, would be Sarah Taylor. She dedicated a section of her own website to the blogs, and got the first few chapters in chronological order. That was really awesome, and it helped me get a few more people hooked who weren’t very blogger savvy. So shout out to Sarah, if I haven’t mentioned it today, you ROCK! Do you see writing as a career? I have a lot of careers right now. I’m an artist, a graphic designer, a writer, then a manager. I love all my jobs so much, I’m so lucky to have found a lifestyle that supports all my facets of personality! But yes, I do consider writing part of my career. I also consider it part of my personality, part of my therapy. It’s an integral part of my life. I can’t live without it.

If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your latest story?
  I made a vow when I started the journals that I wouldn’t edit after I posted. I wanted it to be raw, real, as if a real person really was writing her diary. I like that aspect of the blogs. I’ve had a lot of complaints about it, and if this were a book, I would understand. You don’t want to pay a lot of money for a book with a bunch of mistakes. But you’re not paying for this, I’m offering it out for free. So, I get to do my own project in my own style. Human beings make mistakes. As far as stories go? No, I didn’t really have control of how Dahlia’s world fabricated itself in the first place. I just record what happens there.

Do you recall how your interest in writing originated?
I’ve been writing stories since I was a wee thing. I was going through old mementos in the attic a few years ago and came across “the cat that climbed the hill” which was a very horrible story, written on notebook paper, bound in construction paper, glue, paperclips, and yarn, about a cat who climbed a hill. Complete with illustration. There was also the illustrated series I created for my young sisters, Amber and Sarah, called the flying spaghetti monster. I don’t remember why I started telling stories, it’s just always been part of who I am.

Can you share a little of your current work with us?
  Sure, if you want to visit The Undead Journals

Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?
  Sometimes certain stories are difficult to tell. I have a lot of trouble letting go of characters, just like I have a lot of trouble letting go of real people. Sometimes I think the hardest part about writing is stopping for a break, for a breath. I get really involved in these stories, and sometimes it gets hard to remember to differentiate reality and fiction. Like my stories or don’t, but for me they’re very real.

Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their work?
  Again, I don’t really have a favorite. I think the stories that most challenged my emotional and mental view of the world came from Orson Scott Card in the Ender series. I know, with the current controversy around that name, that It’s pretty dangerous to mention him as an influence, but regardless of the author’s personal views, the stories themselves had a massive influence on the way I look at history, war, and the ‘grand scheme’. I read those books many years ago, before I knew anything about Card or his religion or moral views. The man is gifted, although possibly a bit misled.

Do you have to travel much concerning your story?
No, the scenes are all places I’ve been, viewed through an apocalyptic lens.

Did you learn anything from writing your story and what was it?
I’ve learned about a lot of scientific things. Like I’ve said before, I would definitely NOT suggest reading the journals to study for your upcoming biology test, but I have tried my best to only use accurate information. My grasp of the subject of biology is sadly limited, but I try to use legitimate sources for anything I do include.

Do you have any advice for other writers?
  Read, read, read! You can’t see what the pros are doing differently from what you’re doing if you’re not studying them. Enjoy your reading, enjoy your writing, and do it at your leisure. Find what inspires you and indulge. Like Ernest Hemmingway said, “Write drunk, revise sober.” Whatever gets your engines running, you need to indulge in that and record everything.

Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?
  I love you all so much! I love logging on and seeing that little line chart get all zig-zaggy with activity throughout the week! Also, I’m sorry I don’t update regularly. I’m trying, I really am. Again, thank you, you have no idea how much it means to me that you read my work and I love everyone who comments, good or bad responses, I love to hear from you all! And if you ever want to talk to me, I’m a pretty chill person. Just send me a message, or comment or what have you. I would love to meet every single one of you!

Hope you enjoyed our first Hopper of the week, my oldest daughter, Miss Alexandra Mallory! Go visit her at The Undead Journals .


Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Tattler Thursday Blog and Social Media Hop #15


Hiya Snappers! Welcome back to the 15th week of the Tattler Thursday Blog and Social Network Hop!

It's time to tattle and hop!

It's a share your crazy, gross, hilarious, in-the-trenches parenthood stories, kind of blog hop! We love funny kid stories and we want to hear yours!


Just leave a comment with your story, post not required! So think of your funniest, wackiest or favorite kid stories, leave a comment  with your story/tattle, follow your Hostesses and Co-Hostesses, visit and discover other blogs, and have fun!

Remember the easiest way to get a follow back is to like/follow other pages and leave a comment! So hop around, tell your friends and share, share, share! This is a hop designed for you to have fun and share! Happy Tattling!
about the Blog Hop HERE!



The Rules are:
1- Follow Your Host and Co-Hostesses
2- Grab the button and display it on your blog or hop page/section
3- Leave a comment with a funny, wacky, or gross kid story/tattle

*Be Sure to Hop over to other blogs and visit/network and share the Hop

*Have fun Hopping! (and come back next week!)

 
Your Hostesses
The Wild and Wonderful World of GingerssnapsComfytown Chronicles
The Co-Hostesses
Complete Bliss Blog    BabyForScale







***If you are interested in co-hosting the blog hop or would like more information, you can reach us at tattlerthursday@gmail.com***

Monday, August 19, 2013

CHill Thoughts Laundry Day Giveaway

Hiya Snappers! I am co-hosting the awesome Laundry Day Giveaway with my girl Miss Cristyl over at CHill Thoughts! So take a look at the prize and details, and enter to win! It's that easy! Good luck!
 

Laundry Day Giveaway 8/19 – 8/26

 

Hosted by: CHill Thoughts

 

Co-Hosted by:


 

One lucky winner will win ONE box of WOOLZIES - 6 handmade woolen dryer balls ($34.95 Value)
Details: – Worldwide - Ages 18+ – Open August 1912:01am to August 26 11:59pm - All entries are optional
Disclosure: The Wild and Wonderful World of Gingerssnaps is not responsible for prize.
If you have any question please send an email to mychillthoughts@gmail.com.
All entries are optional.  Winning entry will be verified.

 

Thursday, August 15, 2013

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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Tattler Thursday Blog and Social Media Hop #14


Hiya Snappers! Welcome back to the 14th week of the Tattler Thursday Blog and Social Network Hop!

It's time to tattle and hop!

It's a share your crazy, gross, hilarious, in-the-trenches parenthood stories, kind of blog hop! We love funny kid stories and we want to hear yours!

Just leave a comment with your story, post not required! So think of your funniest, wackiest or favorite kid stories, leave a comment  with your story/tattle, follow your Hostesses and Co-Hostesses, visit and discover other blogs, and have fun!

Remember the easiest way to get a follow back is to like/follow other pages and leave a comment! So hop around, tell your friends and share, share, share! This is a hop designed for you to have fun and share! Happy Tattling!

about the Blog Hop HERE!



The Rules are:
1- Follow Your Host and Co-Hostesses
2- Grab the button and display it on your blog or hop page/section
3- Leave a comment with a funny, wacky, or gross kid story/tattle

*Be Sure to Hop over to other blogs and visit/network and share the Hop

*Have fun Hopping! (and come back next week!)

 
Your Hostesses
The Wild and Wonderful World of GingerssnapsComfytown Chronicles
The Co-Hostesses
I'm No Hum Drum Mum  
   Complete Bliss Blog







***If you are interested in co-hosting the blog hop or would like more information, you can reach us at tattlerthursday@gmail.com***

The Poop Song

Tonight's tale is brought to you courtesy of my family's car ride home from the store the other night. It's gross, inappropriate, no one ever writes about it because it's a pain in the a$$ humor, so consider this your warning! Your welcome.

As we are starting to driving up the hill, to the mountain on which I live, it hits.  That almost uncontrollable, immediate urge, to go to the can.  The oopsie, I accidentally on purpose, mixed too many, one at time on my tummy, foods together during dinner.  The horror at the perfectly awful timing.  The saying a little prayer for my god to please, please, please let me get home and make it to the bathroom before my sphincter muscles give out.  The turning the AC off, because the cool air is making it harder to exercise the full squeeze concentration necessary to not have a full out explosion in the car. A full 5-7 minutes from the closest porcelain god.  UGH. Squeeze.

 So in noticing my turning green, and probably hearing my tum tum gurgling, a squirming then bracing myself of sorts in the car, and my audible oooohhhhh dear, that my family realizes my dilemma.  My back is arched, making me look like I am pregnant, arm is braced on the window, other hand on the steering wheel, head braced on the headrest, and the deep breathing begins. There is no way when dinner is trying so desperately to come out, that I can sit up and suck it all in, while squeezing the bottom muscles to keep that all in. Awkward! So I need immediate distraction.  I ask my daughter to sing.  About anything other than my current emergency situation. So Hubbie the Dearest finds the entire situation so amusing, he is overcome with an uncontrollable fit of giggles.  He then proceeds to start making up pooping songs.  The 5yo ignores him, while continuing her little ditty about trees.  Did I mention I was driving? Yeah...

So then my hubbie begins his non-cooperative making fun of mommy's pooping emergency stance, that in no way helps me stay calm, and breathe. He is determined to torture me in any way possible. If I start laughing, it's all over. He turns the AC back on, and lights on a rendition of 'Here Comes The Funk' that he is quite impressed with. After singing five different versions, here is the one he settled on.

Mommy has to poop, Mommy has to poop, Mommy has to poop,
Mommy has to poop, Mommy has to poop, Mommy has to poop.

Over and over and over.  Then the 5yo joins in.  Really? You just sang that in your head didn't you? The Poop Song! They are singing it in rounds, like at camp! Welcome to the antics of my hilarious little family. Please let me not laugh, squeeze, squeeze tighter, your almost home.  Ahh just a little bit longer, we are at the end of our road.  I start breathing like I am in labor.  Hee hee hooooooo, hee hee hoooo. Now deep breaths, deep breaths, we are just around the corner...turning into the driveway, almost there...almost there...awww crap, no, nooo, nooooo stop it body! Not allowed to auto relax upon making it to the driveway. Like my body has a 'just made it home' sensor.  Must be a subconscious thing! Just a little bit longer, please let me make the bathroom...squeeze, squeeze. Key out, inserted,  and the door is unlocked and open.  I bust through the front door like a bat out of hell barreling down the hallway to the bathroom, like a woman possessed.  I throw my britches to the ground, slide into the bathroom, and plop myself on the toilet, just as the explosion happens! And relax...check the panties...and we're good.  No accidents! Whoo hoo! Go Mommy sphincter muscles,go!  Good job ladies! Another one bites the dust indeed.  Or the watery grave anyway!

Aaand I am happy to report , I got to poop alone. Even if this was the beginning of the Kindergarten Krud.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Tattler Thursday Blog Hop #13


Hiya Snappers! Welcome back to the 13th week of the Tattler Thursday Blog and Social Network Hop!

It's time to tattle and hop!

It's a share your crazy, gross, hilarious, in-the-trenches parenthood stories, kind of blog hop! We love funny kid stories and we want to hear yours!


Just leave a comment with your story, post not required! So think of your funniest, wackiest or favorite kid stories, leave a comment  with your story/tattle, follow your Hostesses and Co-Hostesses, visit and discover other blogs, and have fun!

Remember the easiest way to get a follow back is to like/follow other pages and leave a comment! So hop around, tell your friends and share, share, share! This is a hop designed for you to have fun and share! Happy Tattling!

about the Blog Hop HERE!



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The Wild and Wonderful World of Gingerssnaps

The Rules are:
1- Follow Your Hostesses and Co-Hostesses
2- Grab the button and display it on your blog or hop page/section
3- Leave a comment with a funny, wacky, or gross kid story/tattle

*Be Sure to Hop over to other blogs and visit/network and share the Hop

*Have fun Hopping! (and come back next week!)


 
Your Hostesses
The Wild and Wonderful World of GingerssnapsComfytown Chronicles

The Co-Hostesses
  








***If you are interested in co-hosting the blog hop or would like more information, you can reach us at tattlerthursday@gmail.com***