A few hours ago I was sent the finalists for the Gordon Edgley Book Review competition, where people had to review books that they (or anyone else) had never actually read. These reviews were BRILLIANT. We got some of the best, most imaginative responses back, and it was not easy picking winners.
But picking winners is what I had to do, and so the winners are Patricia Snake, Sophie Carter, Ella Corkum and Katie Roberts-Malpass.
Huge congratulations to the winners, and a huge congratulations to EVERYONE who entered. You have kept me entertained...!
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«Oldest ‹Older 3601 – 3800 of 4638 Newer› Newest»Anyway i better go. Break time. I love you Sil. You too Xan *hugs them both*
*Hugs Em and Deathy too* Bye guys :)
*She smiled up at Lorcan and nodded against his chest*
I will warn you now, Lorcan, if you hurt the children or any of us, I will kill you.
*She turned to Roland and nodded, letting go of Lorcan and pulled him inside*
Okay. I'll try and make something. I may be a woman, but I don't cook very often. And for so many people.
You will be staying for dinner, Lorcan, won't you? You and your family?
Good. She's going off the rails without you! And she misses the twins.
Also December 23rd
(Bye Chi)
*Lorcan laughed as he fixed himself before following Rose inside.*
Lorcan: I don't think I could pry my mam and dad away even if I tried.
*When they walked into the house, there was a lovely smell of pasta sauce. Roland and Chase had moved the house and pulled out a dining table and seats from the kitchen.
Ariana and Marrok were sitting in highchairs beside one another as Emerald was setting the table. She looked up when Lorcan and Rose came in.*
Emerald: Everything okay?
Lorcan: Yeah mam, everything is fine. Where's dad?
Emerald: Just gone to take his medicine. And Roland is in the kitchen if you're looking for him Rose.
*She smiled gently and looked over the table and the family*
By God, I love that man. If you will all excuse me for a moment, I have to go thank someone.
*She dipped her head to those sitting around the table and walked into the kitchen. She smiled at Roland, dipped her finger into the pasta sauce, and dabbed it on his nose*
Thank you, Rudolf. Thank you so much for cooking dinner tonight. I'll clean.
(Sorry it took a while, I had to feed the dog...)
*Roland laughed at the pasta sauce being dipped on his nose.*
Roland: It is just something simple. And you can strain the pasta for me please, everything should just be ready. I'm just waiting on the garlic bread.
*He paused for a moment as he thought.*
Oh!! Parmesan cheese for toppings and the grater.
*He then grabbed Rose's hips and stole a kiss on her neck as he went looking for the grater.*
Actually my love, I was meant to say something earlier. Is Lorcan's father feeling well? He seems a bit unsteady on his feet.
*She blushed deeply and giggled at his kiss. Then she clicked her tongue at him*
Love, you're evil. Meanie.
*She put her finger to her mouth and tasted the remnants of the pasta sauce left. She grinned*
Hmm. Seasoned with a hint of Roland. My favourite.
*She found the strainer in one of the cupboards and placed it in the sink. Then she tipped the pasta into it, muttering as the hot water splashed up to meet her hands*
Chase...? I don't know. He said he's been feeling a bit under the weather recently. I'll pry for you a little later.
Sigh.
()
Sigh. Pathetic Midgardians. Kneel before me. I want a Rose cuddle.
*She poked her tongue out at Loki*
Don't be so unhappy all the time. Smile!
*She reached towards his face, pushing up the corners f his mouth with her fingertips*
OMG THERES A TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE!!!!-Zaf
(I'll go see now!!)
I do smile! *smirks*
I dunno if its in Australia but its visible in the my state.-Zaf
(Got a photo! You can tell its half-covered.)
()
You should smile more... Or I'll have to kiss one on.
*Roland found the grater and grated up the cheese into a serving bowl. Then the oven dinged and took out the garlic bread.
He left it to cool on the counter as he stole another kiss from Rose. He then took the pasta and mixed it in with the sauce, letting it simmer a bit more.*
Roland: Darling, do you want to go and sit down. This is all just ready. Oh! And if you want to take some drinks into everyone, there's a jug of water in the fridge as well as fizzy drinks.
*They both heard a cough from in at the dining table as Chase sat down beside Emerald.*
*She smirked at Roland and leaned up to kiss the pasta sauce off his nose*
Stop making me lose what I was going to say... We will continue this later, love. Somewhere more appropriate for stealing kisses.
*She opened the fridge, wincing at the sounds of Chase's coughs, and pulled the jug of water out, along with a bottle of cola and lemonade.
She walked into the dining room as sat them on the table*
Dinner is just about ready.
*She turned and made her way back to the kitchen, kissed Roland's neck, and started to stack glasses*
I just thought I'd tell you this, I love you.
(Luna eclipse. Bad photo, but it still worked.)
*Roland smiled as he just finished cutting the garlic bread. He suddenly spun around and brought Rose in for a proper kiss.*
Roland: I undeniably love you too.
*He then pulled away and handed Rose the plate of garlic bread to bring into the table as he grabbed the bowl of cheese and the huge serving bowl of pasta.
He walked in and smiled. Lorcan was sitting in between Ariana and Emerald, Chase was beside Emerald. Roland placed the bowls in the table as he sat beside Chase, leaving one chair left for Rose beside Marrok.*
Roland: Dinner is served.
Emerald: Oh Roland, this is fantastic! You didn't have to go through all this trouble, honestly.
Roland: It was no trouble at all, trust me.
(Hello, Emerald. How are you?)
(Hey Sophia, I'm doing okay.)
*Her head starting spinning after the kiss and she blinked slowly, trying to get her bearings. She came to her senses when the smell of garlic came closer, into her hands, and she frowned at it, instead of meeting Roland's gaze*
You, my love, are going to suffer for that. Just you wait...
*She grinned playfully at him, took the glasses in her other hand, and walked into the dining room. She put the glasses and garlic bread on the table, kissing Ariana's and Roland's heads as she passed. She grinned up at Marrok when she took her seat*
Emerald, the reason it was no trouble, is only because I was a good distraction. He is mean. Roland is a meanie but a good cook, so I'll still, even begrudgingly, eat... This time...
*She pursed her lips, hiding a smile, when she looked at Roland*
(Hello!)
((What state is Silente currently in? (Injured, etc.))
((Wbd, school))
(Okay is better than not being okay, I suppose.
Hello, Tia. I am not a hundred percent sure.)
(No idea, Tia...
*Cuddles*
Hi.)
*Roland smiled as he took Rose's hand into his own.*
Roland: Right everyone, please help yourself. Love, do you want me to put some into Marrok's dish?
*Lorcan, without thinking, put Ariana's dinner into her dish as he handed her a small little spoon. He smiled at her as she was curious about this new meal.
Roland noticed how Emerald helped Chase dish out for his plate before dishing out her own food. Even at that, Chase wasn't eating a lot.*
(How are you, Rose?)
*She smiled and kissed Roland's hand*
I'm his mum, dare I say the word... Let me do the mummy-ish things. But thank you, love.
*She looked across at Lorcan, her smile escaping. He was so gentle and caring for Ariana. Her hopes were high for him.
She took Marrok's dish and scooped some pasta in, added a small spoon in, and placed it in front of him. She leaned over and kissed his cheek*
I love you. Eat up, or shall I lend you a hand...?
*Before Roland could do his, she took his plate and placed a big spoonful on his. Then did the same for hers.
She cast a quick glance to Chase's plate and frowned. Something was definitely up*
Ariana...? Can you do me a favour? What's wrong with Chase?
(I've been a lot better...)
(What's the matter, if it is fine to ask?)
(Sick... Stressed... A few other things...)
*Marrok cooed as he put his hand into the pasta. He giggled before licking t off his hand.
Roland smiled as he kissed Rose on the cheek.*
Roland: Thank you my love.
*Roland looked over at Lorcan, he was helping Ariana eat her dinner as he was eating his own.*
I've. been. trying. to. see. into. him. all. evening. but. there. is. alot. of. medication. it's. very. distraction.
(I see. Have you attempted to remove the cause of your stress by confronting the issue, etc.?)
*hugs Rose*
(@Soph ok, we'll see then...)
(I believe Silente may still have no arm.)
(@Soph Gotcha!)
*She smiled at Roland and kissed his shoulder*
Anytime, dear. Now, it seems I have a grotty baby to attend to.
*She turned to Marrok and frowned at him, lifting the hem of her t-shirt to wipe his hands. She frowned when blue light danced across her face and she dropped it instantly.
Her stomach...
She pretended not to notice and started to feed Marrok, kissing his face nose after every spoonful*
Good boy.
Is he blocking you...? Or is it the medicine? I'll have to talk to him after dinner, okay?
Hey, so what's your say on the new Lorcan?
*She smirked and glanced at Ariana, sending her a little wink*
(Which may be a little unfortunate for her.)
(What happened to Sil??)
(Silente agreed that, in return for Minerve not to harm anyone, she would become Minerve's pet.
Silente sliced off her own arm.
Minerve wasn't exactly nice when Silente was disobedient, however.)
(Oh, I thought Sil's author lost her arm... Dear god... Heart attack...)
*Marrok was enjoying the food so much. He would giggled everytime Rose kissed his nose.*
I. like. him. he's. very. patient. and gentle. and. it. is. definitely. the. medicine. that. is. blocking. me.
*Chase covered his mouth as he turned away from the table to cough. Emerald rubbed his back as he sat back up and smiled.*
Chase: This is fantastic, we'll have to steal the recipe from you.
(Right I have to go before I commit homicide on a 4 year old. I will see you all later xx )
(That would be very bad indeed. Apologies for the misunderstanding.)
(I was planning on sleep now, too. I'll see you in the morning, Em.)
(*Cuddles Tia and kisses his cheek*
Goodnight.)
(Night, Soph.)
(Goodnight, Rose.)
(*Smashes his head off a wall*
Well, at least now I know when she's on.)
(Hello, Blake. How are you?)
(Judging from the previous comment how do you think I feel?
And hi... sorry if I come off as rude, just really pissed at myself.)
(Good night, Rose!)
(I am not an expert at judging emotions. If I had to guess... Angry and upset?
That is fine. However, she does not come on often. The probability of overlap at a suitable time for both timezones is rather low, so you should not be angry at yourself.)
(On an entirely unrelated topic I noticed you say something about a Star Wars game, SWTOR?)
(I have played that somewhat. However, the game I mentioned was The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition.)
(Ah, that's a good one. Dunno what they were thinking with Force Unleashed II...)
(Neither do I. I don't know what they were thinking of when they made the normal edition of The Force Unleashed. Who wants to be a Jedi? Sith are so much better.)
(Anyways, I've got to go. School and mother and other annoying things...)
(Agreed ^^)
(I see. Goodbye, Blake.)
(I will continue to be here. Listening to Meatloaf.)
I'm crying right now. I can't believe i missed him. My baby was on and i missed him...
Hey Sophia... How are you?
I have Biology in a few minutes... I'm gonna go the now and get a bit of fresh air. I'll see you when i see you.
(Alright. Goodbye, Chione.)
(Sophia, I apologise for calling you a sadist. I didn't mean it - I was trying to provoke a reaction from you. I'm sorry.)
(*flies in on wings of pure shadow*
*lands* Hello everyone how are you all?)
(*starts punching a punch bag*)
(*poofs*)
*is online*
(*returns* Hello?)
(Hello.
*tilts head at Tia*)
(Hello Soph, how are you?)
(I am average. Yourself?)
Hello Soph, hello Gar!
(Hello, Tia.)
Mine.
(I do not understand why people wish to get the first comment on a page - it is hard thinking of things to dedicate to.)
I dedicate to everyone here on Blogland, because it is you, all of you, who make Blogland great. And it is thanks to you that I can feel truly free to express myself. So thank you. All of you. Stay awesome! :)
I just wanted to ded. I rarely seek to ded. This must be the second or third time that I've wanted it.
(I see.
That was an interesting dedication.)
(soph, email.)
(It is a selfish one.)
(Sil, ....
Try not to..
*sighs*
Just stay in one piece, ok?)
*surprise tacklehugs Ellie* Hi :)
(*hugs Tia*
One piece I can manage.
*mutters something indecipherable*
*fades*)
(El, it feels selfish in my head. To you it might sound like a "thank you" but in my head it's selfish)
*huggles Sil*
Apparently you can't.
(I'm good thanks
Hello Tia how are you?)
(Hello El how are you?)
(Seems I disappeared briefly.
Hello, Elleni.)
(I'm cool thanks)
(How is everyone?)
*is ok*
Just got a replacement for my phone battery. Yay! Now I can actually use said phone.
Aww, I am soooooo excited for Halo: The Master Chief Collection but I don't own an Xbox One :(
(Dragona has a PS3.)
(*throws spoon at Tia* i know how you feel my friend)
(I mean even if I wasn't a HUGE fan of Halo already, the value of it is ridiculous. You get so much.)
(@Xan Got an Xbox One? If you do, get MCC. It's by far the best gaming deal around.)
(*as well as H1A, H2A with Gungoose and Hornet, all DLC ever released, Halo: Nightfall and H5 beta)
*sells everything*
*faints*
(Hello my darlings ^^)
HELLO SUPER AWESOME PERSON OF EXCEEDINGLY AWESOME AWESOMENESS!!!
(I am okay
We didn't raise much money
I'll probs upload my costume as my pic when it get home)
(I am okay
We didn't raise much money
I'll probs upload my costume as my pic when it get home)
(Tia... How is everyone?)
(Tia... How is everyone?)
(Chloe - is there an email account I can send messages to without you getting into trouble?)
(No there isn't *sighs* my dad is a freak when it comes to internet safety... Apparently there is a way to track the address)
*hugs Chloe* You are awesome, remember that :)
You too, Soph! :)
You're all amazing! :)
(I disagree, Tia.
Chloe - I see.)
(*hugs Tia* thank you :) so are you, mate)
(You are, Soph)
(If you were talking about yourself, Soph... you are. You're pretty amazing.)
(Gtg eat, wbd)
(*shakes head* I am not comfortable with compliments in the slightest.)
(Okay Tia, enjoy ur food)
(Yeah - no. No offence, but you're more likely to be deluded.)
(Okay Tia, enjoy ur food)
(Okay Tia, enjoy ur food)
(*delusional. It seems Dragona cannot type.)
(Soph, you're one of the coolest people I know)
(Soph, you're one of the coolest people I know)
(*Flies in on wings of pure shadow*)
(back, hello Inks, how are you?)
(Hello Cookie Monster ^^ I'm good
Didn't raise much money on the walk
I'll post a pic of my costume later)
(How are you Bach?)
(that's shame (<the walk bit), ok what was your costume?)
(I'm cool thanks, alot better than yesterday.)
(Top gun overalls)
(You must not know many people. I am not cool, or awesome, or anything. I am just me. I do not like being complimented.)
(*sighs* Soph...
I'm glad u feel better)
(ok,i never seen that before, sounds cool)
(What, Chloe?)
(Email Soph.
You know I have a dictionary filled with hateful words...reading them back is...yeah...)
(Hello, Silente.
I did not know you had a dictionary like that.)
(Thank you Inks)
(Hi Sil^^)
(Its a safe really. I use it to vent. Mainly hatred towards myself is written down.)
(Hello Sil, how are you?)
(Soph I think ur amazing and that's my opinion)
(@garr no comment)
(I wish to burn that dictionary as none of it about you is true.
Chloe - normally I would say that opinions cannot be wrong. However, in this case, I believe your opinion definitely is.)
( what's wrong Sil?)
( what's wrong Sil?)
(ok Sil.)
(Please don't burn my dictionary...
I apparently get poetic when upset...)
(I will shoot it instead.)
(which type of shoot.)
(The type where I grab a gun and continue to fire until the dictionary is nothing more than shreds?)
(that's not nice Soph)
I've been here two and three-quarter years. I've met an awful lot of people, and I'm people-positive. I know a lot of cool people. There's people who make me smile and people who make me cry in a good way.
There's a special place for awesome people in my heart. And you see, literally, my heart is this orgen that pumps blood around my body and doesn't, as far as I know, have any people in it. But metaphorically, this place can be as big as I want it to be, and although consciousnesses don't seem very big on a physical scale . . . they're very big, to me, because people are hugely vast complicated mechanisms and . . . they're big to me in my head.
So I can fit an awful lot of people in my special place in my metaphorical heart.
And I have quite a few people, and they're awesome.
But they're awesome in different WAYS.
And each person is awesome in a way that I have never experienced before.
It's like . . . it's like felt tips. You might as well say "Oh, I don't like the blue felt tip, it's not as red as my red felt tip."
Well, of COURSE it's not, that's because it's BLUE, you dolt.
And the blue felt tip is much more blue than the red felt tip could ever be, and nothing, none of the other felt tips in your pack, are as blue as it or ever will eb as blue as it.
That's . . . that's amazing.
No, Sophia, you're not as blue as some of my friends, and you're not green either. But you're very red, and that's awesome. :)
(Actually, every person is a little colour spectrum all on their own. But the felt tip analogy is an ANALOGY, so it works. :P)
(please don't shoot my dictionary.)
A robot that can hug people... from what little I know about you, Soph, I'd guess you'd prefer the robot to crush you rather than hug you. Hmm...
(You definitely are amazing, Soph. And I really don't see how I can be deluded/delusional in this case.
And you, Sil... *hugs her tight* you're amazing too. Don't be angry at yourself because you're awesome, yep :)
And you're awesome too! L
I love it when I rant like that . . . it feels nice. :)
*hugs everyone*
(Hello Star how are you?)
(this December will be my third year anniversary)
Sil . . .
*hugs*
You're part of my rainbow too. And maybe you're not as red as Sophia, but you're much more green than her too, and without green in my rainbow my rainbow is just . . . lacking. :/
@Garrett: Fine, thanks. :)
@Chloe: REALLY????
Because I thought I'd been on longer than you, but it's my third year anniversary in January. :O
Has my entire life been a lie?
Wait, it has. Never mind, never mind. :P
(as in three years on here Inks?)
(@Star *agrees* Hear hear!)
Hi, Star! :)
(Yes, ive been here three years
how are you Star?)
@Inky: O_O Woah.
Good, thanks. :) SHOULD BE DOING SCHOOLWORK!
(Yes, I would prefer the robot to crush me.)
(I know ^O^
I should too...but food distracted me...choo choo)
t(^.^t)
(wow *claps* well done.)
(I feel old)
(nice overalls Inks)
t(-.-t) choo choo)
(Why do you feel old?)
(*smiles* thanks)
(Chloe - I'm 26. Nearly 27. Imagine how I feel.)
(*shrugs* I guess ur right Soph)
(@Soph I feel like violently hugging you. As much as you try to protest, to repulse me, I wouldn't let go.)
(Do not hug me. If you wish, you could punch me in the arm. But do not hug me. Ever.)
((@Soph are you 26 or is your author 26?))
(I am 26. Dragona is 17.)
(Oh look that ones lovely. Such a great question I wrote for future me.)
(What question, Silente?)
(@Soph I don't think you understand. This is forced comfort. You will feel warm and comforted, but not by choice. This will make you happy because you know you tried to protest, so it's not like you asked for or gladly accepted those hugs. Plus, violent hugging.)
(@Sil what do you mean?)
(I will not feel comforted by something that makes me uncomfortable. I have not been happy in nearly eight years and do not wish to be. Please do not hug me in fashion.)
Some people just don't like physical contact. O_O
Hugs make me feel awkward like . . . okay then . . .
And I just kind of go stiff and hope they let go soon because I never worked out how to hug back. :P
(I can hug my siblings, though . . . :S)
(I despise physical contact.
I do not freeze up. I tend to draw my pistol.)
(I used to be bad...but then when I started hanging with my rl friends, my friend Cake kept hugging me...not I just want cuddles constantly)
"If you wish, you could punch me in the arm." - Happiness Expert 2185
(I'll hug you till it hurts if you want)
@Sophia: See, you despise it. I'm just not particularly fond of it.
^^@Soph
(@soph past me: why are you still around?)
@Inky: See, I have a thing about dependence. Like, I think "If I wear my rainbow-coloured elbow-length fingerless gloves to bed, then maybe one day I won't be able to sleep unless I have them. If I can't sleep without them, that means I'm very reliant on them and I'm not likely to have them for ever and ever. If I can sleep without them, it will be much more easy for me to manage getting to sleep in different circumstances. Therefore, I will not wear my rainbow-coloured elbow-length fingerless gloves to bed in case I become reliant."
So you just put me off hugging people . . . :P
(Because you deserve to be, Silente.
Star - I cannot stand it. At all.
Tia - No. That would still be physical contact. I despise pain less than I despise physical contact, which was why I said you could punch me in the arm.
Doing both would gain nothing other than making me despise something more.)
@Silente: -_-
:/
(whoopsie :P)
((Oh, funny story from today (kinda)
Our school computers have ridiculous censorship so when I did history homework about Rudolf Hess, I replaced the word "Hitler" with "Stalin" and the word "Nazi" with "Youtube" so the file wouldn't get blocked by the school network, with the plan to change it back once on the school network, and then print it.
So the teacher printed it and gave the whole class a copy before I had a chance to change the words back. The confusion that ensued was hilarious.))
(*hugs Soph*)
(back, i was watching vines...... fun times.... fun times)
(I do not hug, Silente.)
(*keeps hugging Soph*)
(@Soph I tried attacklehugs, I tried violent hugs, I'm running out of extreme hugs. You will be hugged, Soph, even if it kills (one of) us.)
*joins Sil in hugging Soph*
You're too amazing to never hug, Soph.
@Tia: XD Oh gosh . . . :P :P
(a few years...that's all *breaths slowly)
(Stop hugging me.)
(a few years for what?)
(just out of curiosity)
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