I am sitting here this morning with Coffee Cup and have this little smile on my face. I had a great book adventure yesterday! Thank you to everyone who went over to Reading Minnesota and read my interview. Late last night I popped over there and seen the nice comments that people had left and well…. my heart grew two sizes!
Last evening I sat in and listened to That’s How I Blog, where they talk weekly to a blogger about their life, their books, hobbies, and of course how they blog. They end each talk with the 20 minute book club where the guest shares a book they have read and really enjoyed. Last nights guest was Natasha from Maw Books and the book she spoke on was War Child by Emmanuel Jal. When I read her post about what she would be reviewing on, I knew I wanted to read this book. This is the true story of Emmanuel Jal’s life. I could say more on that – a lot more, but for one, I didn’t finish the book yet, and for two…. when I do I want you to read a review that I think is going to be heart wrenching and passionate – and well…. just stay tuned. 🙂
If you got to That’s How I Blog and want to listen to last nights discussion, or any of the archived discussions, just look at the Blog Talk Radio thingy to the right and highlight the talk you want to listen to. I have sat in on a few and they are always informative.
Ok – before I go – I have a giveaway from yesterdays Morning Meandering comments… and this morning Random.org gave me this winner:
Alexia561!!!
Alexia561, when you have a chance – look through the prize box and then email me at journey through books @ gmail dot com to let me know your mailing address and the item you have chosen and I will get that in the mail to you asap.
Book Journey 
Did you lose connection with the show last night? Mine broke down, and by the time I got it back, the show was over. It’s okay, I guess, because I was going to have to listen to it again anyway because of the kids, but still… it was a bit irritating.
I haven’t heard of the book, so it will be interesting to hear what it’s about.
Good morning koolaidmom! 🙂 Yes, I guess they had a little issue and it was down for about ten/fifteen minutes and then it was back up.
The book is really amazing – I am about 3/4 through it now and I am just in awe of what this man has been through. Definitely listen to Natasha talk about this book, she had a lot of information even beyond the book and she tells it with a lot of passion.
I read your interview on Reading Minnesota yesterday, but for some reason, I didn’t comment. I thought I did, but I just checked and it’s not there. Anyway, I enjoyed your interview very much.
Be sure to check your mother/daughter book club comments as I left you a comment with an award link!
Have a great day 🙂
Thanks Michelle!
Wow! Thank you so much Sheila! Am now off to send you an email. 🙂
Thanks Alexia – and you are welcome. 🙂
Congratulations Alexia561!!
I have not yet checked out this Blog Talk Radio! I really must do this when I can find the time! I’ve been hearing so much about it! Now, I’m off to find that time . . .
Tif, You can listen to Blog Talk radio while you are doing other things on line…. I just let it run in the background so I can hear about the bloggers and the books while working on other things.
Congratulations Alexia561!!
Sheila, I don’t know how you have time to make it to as many places as you do. I have no time for blog talk radio. Heck, I don’t have enough time for blog commenting. 😉 But I WILL make time this year. 😉
I dont always make it their J Kaye but I was really interested in this weeks book. Al is usually asleep by the time Blog Talk Radio starts so I can tune in.
🙂
Congrats to Alexia561 on winning a prize box item! Thanks for offering that, Sheila.
Laura Hartness
The Calico Critic
It was fun Laura!
Congratulations Alexia561! Good for you. Once again I missed the talk so I am hoping to catch up on what I missed tomorrow.
I’m so happy that your article had such good responses!
Thanks Jeannie!
Hi, Sheila! It’s definitely not morning anymore, but this is the soonest that I could get to a computer (mine doesn’t get fixed until tomorrow!).
Congratulations again on the article in the paper.
That is such a bummer Laurel. I havent been on much today either – too busy.
I keep intending to “attend” the blog talk radio show to listen to other bloggers, but always seem to be busy on Tuesday and don’t remember until it’s too late. I have listened to a few in the archive though.
Alyce you would really enjoy it….. its fun to do it live because we all chat together.
Congrats to Alexia!
And again great interview!
Thanks Melissa!
I keep either forgetting about That’s How I Blog or I can’t get the kid off the computer so I can listen. She seems to always have to do homework right when I want the computer!
Oh yeah – kids and computers Lisa….LOL
I intended to go and listen to that, and totally slipped my mind. agrh! This week is full of deadlines and I’m about to pull my hair out!!!
Your interview at Reading Minnesota was excellent!!!
Sharon I feel your pain…. every time I open my mouth seems I have committed to something else. Again I wonder, is sleep really necessary? 🙂
I’ve never listened to any of the shows. Sounds interesting I’ll have to make time to listen.
And congrats to Alexia561!
You should check them out Natalie – they are all archived so you can listen anytime.
No Wednesday Morning Meanderings? Did I miss it?
HI J Kaye….. I have a Wednesday one – no Thursday one. 🙂 I sat down this morning and I had…. nothing. I started and stopped about 4 times – then deleted it and went to work….
I guess I could have talked about being blank…LOL. I’ll have one for the am 🙂
Sorry, brain fart. I meant Thursday. I’ve had those blank days more than I care to admit. You can’t give what you haven’t got…or so my great-aunt use to say.
LOL J Kaye – I have been watching your hectic schedule on your blog so I know how busy you are! 🙂