Thursday, September 25, 2014

The Review Competition

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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Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Oh okay. There she is.
*smiles*
Just making sure they're both alive.

Jophiel said...

Frigga's with her. She likes her grandmother. They're good buddies.

Person I am watching with (PIAWW): i said to "shut up she is doin' it for a good reason and shes bein' cared 4 so stay outta it.

Me: No offence, he's new here... And his breath is bad...

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

My children are alive. Of course they are!

Leif: Grandma watches us! Daddy is king so he's busy a lot so Grandma watches us so we don't cause trouble! 'Cause Daddy did at our age.

Jophiel said...

*She chuckled and kissed both of her children on the forehead, and then Loki's cheek*

You odd children... I love you guys. I think I might have to help you chasing around your uncle...

*She beamed at Loki*

You'll help too, right...?

Jophiel said...

(His breath is better now. I gave him a mint.)

Jophiel said...

(Me: *Pauses movie to check her*

PIAWW: BULLCRAP!

Me: I married Loki. I can do what I want.

PIAWW: *silence*)

Jophiel said...

(SCRATCH THAT!! HIS BREATH IS FUCKING DEADLY!!!!)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Well that's a bit rude. *flicks person on the nose* bad.

Jophiel said...

(I flicked him for you.)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Thank you.

Jophiel said...

(Not one worry, Silente dear.)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Dear?

Jophiel said...
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Jophiel said...

(I cannot call you 'dear'...? Oh, please accept my most sincere apologies...)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

*wonders if Sir has possessed Deathy*
*or one of the other more 'proper' bloglandians*
I CAST YOU OUT UNCLEAN SPIRIT! GET THEE BEHIND ME!

Jophiel said...

(PIAWW: hi i am the aussie bogan and i would just like to say "good awn ya mateh!")

Jophiel said...

(I AM NOT BUBBA MOON!!!!!!!!)

Raven Astracae said...

(I lied about being back shortly I was coming back and the well, I hadn't done any of my math but it's done now. But I have to go because it's night time and I need to do a geography essay on cultural diversity and then read about Isis for my English debate tomorrow.)

*smiles*
I'm telling you what you can and can't think about. Go think about Mr Cooties.
Goodbye.
*turns around and runs away but looks back to wave at Sil, therefore, crashed into a tree. Stumbles past the tree, regains her balance and skips off*

(Hello and Goodbye Rose. Goodbye Sil. Goodbye Ghosters. Goodbye Blogland.)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

I NEVER SAID BUBBA MOON!!! THAT WAS YOU!!! NOW GET THEE BEHIND ME AND RELEASE THE POOR CHILD YOU HAVE TAKEN!

Jophiel said...

(Bye Rave!)

Jophiel said...

(Did you, or did you not imply that that title of the short story? I shall not release this poor child. She has quite the amazing...

Uh...

Well...

She has quite amazing... Feet.)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

*produces a cross*
*VAMPIRE EXORCIST*
RELEASE HER DARK EYED FIEND!

Jophiel said...

(I do believe that I am not some entity to be exorcised...)

Jophiel said...

(Msd...)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

This doesn't appear to be working...
*looks at cross*
*hits Deathy on the head, hard, with the cross*

Jophiel said...

(*Screams in pain and clutches her head*

That is the wrong course of action, my dear! You do not harm another being in any way, shape or form!)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

LEAVE THE GIRLS BODY!

Jophiel said...

This is my body, though the main entity has stepped out. I am her more... Proper side, though I will remain nameless. Names are unnecessary in this modern world. They label us, shape our persons.

If I remain nameless, I have not one single thing to hold myself back.

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

*pokes her with the cross*
Stevet.

Jophiel said...

Stevet...?

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

You shall be known as Stevet.

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

*falls from the sky using wings of fire to slow down before hitting the ground and giving Rose a hug*

Hello, Blogland! :)

Jophiel said...

I do not want a label! You shall not label me!

Jophiel said...

*She looked wearily at Tia and slowly hugged him back*

Good day, sir...

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

You shall be labeled Stevet!


Hey Tia.

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

*waves to Silly*

((Silly?))

*waves to Sil instead*

((Sir?))

I missed you, both of you...

Jophiel said...

I won't be labeled!! You shall address me as ma'am!

Jophiel said...

I'm sure you missed Rose. I do not believe we have met. I know you as Tia. I am nameless, however, another small part of Rose's mind, a part of her innermost being.

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

STEVET

Jophiel said...

Why do you request myself having a label...?

Duck said...

ḦƎȴłỡ

Jophiel said...

Good evening, Sir.

Jophiel said...

Because, Ms Tempest? I demand an answer! Why the name of 'Stevet'? Does that have some significance to you?

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Stevet is a cool name...

I dedicate to vampire exorcists. As in exorcists who are vampires

Jophiel said...

Are you fond of the name? If that be the case, perhaps you should consider purchasing a canine or a feline?

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Owww. Fixing your eyebrows hurts. And makes me wanna sneeze...


I have you for that Stevet

Jophiel said...

My name is not Stevet.

It shall never be.

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

It is

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

(Then what should we call you?)

Jophiel said...

It is not...

You shall address me as ma'am if the need arises...

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Call her stevet.
*nods*
*looks at time*
SHEEEET!
*leaves*

Jophiel said...

You shall not address me by the name of Stevet.

Jophiel said...

(My author is starting to feel afully saddened and dejected. Her younger brother as said a few rude words to her...)

Jophiel said...

*awfully

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

*hugs Rose*

You're awesome, Rose!

(And who is Ma'am?)

Jophiel said...

(She is currently crying, which, in turn, is making it rather difficult to type. She sends her love, though.)

I am a small part of Rose, much the same as Judhipor. Rose, you see, is one very intricate being. She has names inside her mind. They are all specialised parts of her. Another of us, the famed Judhipor, is the strongest. She split.

I am one of her smaller and weaker names.

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Where is my wife? That is who I want.

Jophiel said...

Sh is taking a momentary break from the stress of life. She specifically asked for me to take her role while she mingles with the warring names inside her mind.

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

*glares* Until such a time that my wife shows herself, I will be in the throne room. *walks out*

Zanida: He's moody today.

Jophiel said...

Mr Laufeyson, she would like me to inform you that, and I quote, 'I will explain all. I need to stop them'. I hope you understand. The names inside her mind have been roudy. She is trying to calm them down. If she reasons with them, you do not have to deal with a dark persona of hers.

Jophiel said...

If it would put any if your minds to ease, I can leave and hope it is Rose who regains control. Seven has been waiting for a little fun.

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Very well. I know not why she does not ask her friend, Zafira, one of her children are good with the mind, are they not?

((Blah....msd quiz today.-Zaf

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

No. Stay in control.

Jophiel said...

Aro, I believe his name is. Rose is trying to get back to the controls, but she is struggling.

*She glanced towards Loki, then at Zan*

Please so not let us swallow our tongue. It was rather embarrassing the previous time.

*She smiled and closed her eyes, becoming limp and falling to the floor*

Jophiel said...

(When I die, I want my tombstone to offer free wifi so people will visit more often...)

Jophiel said...

(Sleep...)

Chione Asahina said...

Meh.

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

(You're not going to die any time soon, Rose.)

Jophiel said...

(Keep thinking that.

Now, goodnight.)

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

(Hello?)

Garret Falcone said...

(Hello Tia, how are you?)

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

(Hey, Gar!)

(I'm ok. How are you?)

Garret Falcone said...

(I'm coolz right now thanks)
(do you want to rp with me?)

Anonymous said...

( I'm going to China tomorrow.
And goshdarn, am I nervous xD
See you all sometime next week!)

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

(@Emerald Have fun in China!)

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(I will continue to be here.)

Dugglyn Carzainia said...

Greetings my fellow huffleumfs!

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Oh....

They're making the juniors take the PSAT's now I took them last year. My lunch that day: 1:18-1:40pm.

*dies*

-ZF

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(That is enough time to eat something, is it not, Zafira?)

Dugglyn Carzainia said...

Hey Soph! Hey Zaf!
I be good! How be's yous eyes?!
That late?!?
Wow....

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(My eyes are fine, thank you.)

Dugglyn Carzainia said...

Our sub was introducing himself and almost making a speech and then the announcements come on and he's just like oh.
Ok, it doesn't sound that funny but at the time it was amusing!

Dugglyn Carzainia said...

(Oh good! Wanna role play anyone?! Sophia? Zaf if you're here?!

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(I see, Dugglyn.)

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(I am willing to roleplay.)

Dugglyn Carzainia said...

(It was amusing. Highly amusing. But now I realize no one else laughed and I had stifle a snicker... so maybe not actually funny. Whatever.)

Dugglyn Carzainia said...

(Yay!)
*wanders around Blogland, looking for cheese*

Dugglyn Carzainia said...

(In a moment I'll brb. I have to take down attendance)

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

*tilts head at Dugglyn* What are you doing?

Dugglyn Carzainia said...

*her eyes are wild*
We need cheese!!! To build a cheese man!!!!!

Garret Falcone said...

(Hello Soph, Hello dugg
how are you both?)

Dugglyn Carzainia said...

(Hey Garry!! I'm pretty good! How be's yous?! How be's yous eyes?!)

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

I see. Have you considered visiting a doctor?


(I am average, yourself?)

Dugglyn Carzainia said...

(Ok, that was it! I'm back!
And you don't mind me calling you Garry do you? (To Gar/Garry))
*looks confused*
Why would I?!

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

A cheese man?

Dugglyn Carzainia said...

*shrieks*
Yes!!! A CHEESE MAN! Like a snowman but with CHEESE!!!!!! To stop the Big Bad Mouse!!!

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

You really should go to see a doctor.

Dugglyn Carzainia said...

I SHOULD NOT!!!!!! WE JUST NEED TO BUILD A CHEESE MAN!!! THE BIG BAD MOUSE IS COMING!!!!
*screams and faints*

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

Assuming that you are afraid of the big bad mouse, would it not be smarter to build a large mousetrap? Making a cheese man would not help you trying to sort out your imagination.

Dugglyn Carzainia said...

*is unconscious*

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

*tilts head at Dugglyn* *pokes her with her foot*

Dugglyn Carzainia said...

*doesn't move*
*groans quietly*

Garret Falcone said...

(yeah sure dugg why not.
to answer the question I'm good and my eyes are good too.)

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

Hey. Dugglyn. *shakes her*

Dugglyn Carzainia said...

(Oh good! :))) I don't wanna call you something you don't like!)
*sits straight up*
THE BIG BAD MOUSE IF COMING!!!!!
*faints again, her head thunking on the ground*

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(I feel somewhat sorry for the girl sat at the front of the bus Dragona is currently on.
She seems very quiet. Two girls who go to the same school as her came on the bus and sat down on the seats beside her. They did not know her name - they had to ask. She clearly doesn't like them. They are also loud and overpowering her in the conversation - she couldn't speak, even if she'd want to. The two girls clearly disliked her also, but were definitely only being polite because her father was there. I get the impression that if she had been buy herself, the other two girls would have not been as nice.
I hate loud people. And I feel sorry for quiet people who do not get their voices heard.)

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

*sighs and slaps Dugglyn* Wake up you bloody crazy woman.

Dugglyn Carzainia said...

(Yeah.... poor her.
At school I'm quiet. I blend in, no one notices me. It's kinda nice though because I do have many friends and Idk. It's nice to be quiet and bland in sometimes. But then when loud people you don't like come and do that. Yeah.
Poor her...)

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(I will be back in a moment.)

Dugglyn Carzainia said...

*jumps up*
CARZY!!!! IT'S CARZY!!!!!
And the Big Bad Mouse is coming. If you're not going to help me, don't stop me.
*storms off*
Now where would I find cheese....

Dugglyn Carzainia said...

(Ok!)

Dugglyn Carzainia said...

Gtg, pie!!

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(I am back.)

Garret Falcone said...

(I'm still here,
just saying)

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Its not decent when your day starts at 7:10am. Getting up at 5:55am and your day ends 2:25pm.-ZF

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(Sorry, I disappeared briefly.)

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

(Hello, Sophia (and Dragona!) I agree, it's not easy to make your voice heard, and some people are just like that...)

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

(@Zaf That sounds... torturous.)

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(I do not like loud people at all. I am introverted, somewhat. Not shy - just introverted. And I hate loud people. I want to punch them.)

Garret Falcone said...

(Have will power Zaf, once its over you can get some sleep)

Garret Falcone said...

(Good plan soph)

Star Inkbright said...

Hi. :)

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(Hello, Star. How are you?


Thank you, Garrett.)

Garret Falcone said...

(Hello Star, how be you?)

Garret Falcone said...

(Your welcome soph)

Star Inkbright said...

Good, thanks. :)

How's everyone else? :)

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

(Hello Soph, Gar and Star!)

(wbd for 30 minutes)

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(Alright, Tia.)

Garret Falcone said...

(I'm good thanks Star)
(Ok Tia)
(Anyone done anything interesting today?)

Star Inkbright said...

Um.
Came out to a couple of friends?

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(I was bored all day. Now I am aiding Dragona writing an essay about the restoration of royal authority by 1166. Which is incredibly boring.
Most of my help consists of, "Use the word somewhat.")

Garret Falcone said...

(In what way Star?)
(if you want to tell me)

Garret Falcone said...

(sounds like fun Soph)

Inky Flame said...

( I am here my darlings XD)

Star Inkbright said...

@Garret: Well, I think might be asexual. :P So yeah.

@Sophia: *laughs*
Oh dear . . .
Well. I hope you two have fun. :P

Hi Inky! :)

Inky Flame said...

(Heya Star ^^ how art everybody?)

Star Inkbright said...

Good, thanks, Inky. :)

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(Hello, Chloe.



No, Star. This isn't very fun.)

Star Inkbright said...

@Sophia: Yeah . . . I guessed. :/

Star Inkbright said...

I have just worked out how to bluetooth multiple pictures at once . . . :O

My life is completed. O_O

Inky Flame said...

(Heya Soph
Are you average today?)

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(I am average today.)

Inky Flame said...

(Good godd^^)

Inky Flame said...

(Better go to golf now
Be back laters)

Garret Falcone said...

*tacklehugofdooms Inks* Hello my friend how are you?

Star Inkbright said...

Fours, Inky. :(

Inky Flame said...

(Oh hey Gar, I'm good
I'm just on the way out *quick hug*
Be back later)

Garret Falcone said...

(ok have fun Inks)
(*surpriseTacklehugofdooms Star*)

Garret Falcone said...

(you didn't see your tackle hug coming did you Star?)

Garret Falcone said...

(Star, do you like good charlotte?)

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(I am somewhat bored of history.)

Star Inkbright said...

O_O!
No, I did not see that coming!

Um. I havent' heard them. :P
#socillyoutoftouch

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(I get it. Some guy fucked up his job as a king and everything went into anarchy and another person had to sort it out. Why they have to write an essay on that I have no idea.)

Garret Falcone said...

(this is a good song by them
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y-jC3H_8Dk4 )
(I'm part ninja so that's why you didn't see it coming) :)

Garret Falcone said...

(soph you should get dragona to put that as his essay (only joking here but i would be funny)

Star Inkbright said...

*socially

@Sophia: :P
Idk. Because they took history?

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(That was another one of my helpful suggestions, Garrett.



Star - yes, but there's not much to write about.)

Star Inkbright said...

I see what you mean, Garrett. :)

@Sophia: I'm sure thye can find something to write about if they try hard enough. I like to think I'm good at talking about nothing and pretending it's something. :P

Garret Falcone said...

(what can i say, great minds think alike)

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(That may be a good idea, Star. I will tell Dragona to talk about nothing but act as if it is something useful.)

Garret Falcone said...

(you like it then Star?)

Star Inkbright said...

@Garrett: And idiots seldom differ. :)


. . . it's something my dad says. :P

@Sophia: XD
Just let him write his essay. :P

@Garrett: Yes, I think so. :)

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(I don't understand. They are supposed to argue someone was successful in restoring royal authority because of the fact they managed to close down all but ten illegal coin mints between 1157 and 1167? Why? Surely a success would have been all of them being closed down?)

Garret Falcone said...

(good good,
i like that saying, I might keep it thank you for it :)
)
(you have a point there soph)
(brb food)

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(Alright, Garrett.)

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

(Star, are you here?)

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(Tia - maybe not. People seem to have gone quiet.)

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

(Hmm... I guess you're right. And so my question about asexuality goes unanswered.)

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(You could always consult Google.)

Star Inkbright said...

HELLO

Star Inkbright said...

I spent over a WEEK on google. It's possibly easier just to ask me. Although, of course, I am only as reliable as any other idiot on google. :P

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(Or you could consult Star herself, it seems, now.)

Star Inkbright said...

(Yes, it does seem, now. :) Hi, Sophia. :))

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(Hello again, Star. How are you?)

Star Inkbright said...

Good, thanks. :) I just completed a card and then a couple of blog posts about it and now . . . I . . . have . . . nothign to do . . .
Hmm.

How're you? :)

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(I am average, thank you.)

Star Inkbright said...

@Sophia: That's good, considering. :)

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

(Hello, Star! From what I've seen, asexuality means you're not sexually attracted to any gender. My question is this: Could you love someone, or be attracted to them non-sexually?

(And do you see genders?)

Garret Falcone said...

(*flops onto the floor* I'm here.)

Star Inkbright said...

@Tia: . . .
Hmm.

I just told you to ask me rather than you the internet, so I am now going to look like a total hypocrite and copy-and-paste from said internet. :P

Second question first - of course I see genders. :P I imagine I see genders as much as the average person sees genders.

HANG ON
DINNER
DAMMIT
MSD
FIRST QUESTION COMING ON NEXT COMMENT IN CASE I DON'T GET TO FINISH IT

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(I will be back soon.)

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

(Going to dinner too bye!)

John said...

Hello whoever's here.

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(Hello Blake. We've been expecting you.)

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(I am back.)

Inky Flame said...

(I am here my darlings)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(Welcome Sophia. You too were expected.)

Jophiel said...

*Cries*

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(Hello Silente, Chloe, Rose and Blake.)

Inky Flame said...

(Hiya Soph
*hugs Death* what's up Bach?)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(*hugs Deathy*)



(*dies of embarrassment*)

John said...

(Expecting me huh? Why's that?)

Jophiel said...

*Hugs everyone*

*Crawls away*

Inky Flame said...

(Death! Don't go)

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(I will be back soon.)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(*comes back to life*
*stares in disbelief*
Omgomgomgomgomgomgomgomg)

Inky Flame said...

(Hey Sil
How art thou?)

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

(Hello, Rose! Email.)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(*hugs everyone everywhere and starts sprouting rainbows and sunshine and glitter* OMGOMGOMGOMG!!!!!!!!)

Inky Flame said...

(Sil... Wassup?)

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