Month: January 2012

Teen Movies

Teen Movies

My generation (I’m an 80’s baby) had an amazing collection of teen movies: Pretty in Pink, Footloose, Breakfast Club, Grease ect. I started wondering what teens today have and I’m drawing a blank..forget about Twilight and Harry Potter, what else do they watch? Below is a list of few films I’d watch a lot. Some […]

Posted January 30, 2012 by elizatilton in Uncategorized / 6 Comments
Sparkling Reviews EPIC giveaway

Sparkling Reviews EPIC giveaway

First, the winner of my Faeries and Fantasy giveaway…drumroll…Fairywhispers! Grats Now for the massive giveaway happening over at Sparkling Reviews. In celebration of 2000 followers, Sparkling Reviews is giving away the following: 73in flat screen TV Sony Home Theater System $1000 VISA gift card $1000 AMAZON gift card Like I said, EPIC. Interested? I know […]

Posted January 26, 2012 by elizatilton in Uncategorized / 0 Comments
Win an Alienware

Win an Alienware

If you’re not familiar with Alienware, just know they are the ultimate gaming computer. I bought my first Alienware over six years ago and the beast still works! Right now Sparkling Reviews is having an epic giveaway, the prize? A brand new Alienware M18X Gaming laptop. Here’s a quick spec on it’s awesomeness: Alienware™ M18x: The Most […]

Posted January 19, 2012 by elizatilton in Uncategorized / 3 Comments

Are you a CYOA Fan?

CYOA: Choose Your Own Adventure Novels. These were the first books that got me excited about reading, back in elementary school, and probably the reason I’m an RPG fanatic. Today, I came across a blog post over at The Story Siren about Coliloquy. I cannot tell you how excited I am about this. Here’s a quick bio […]

Posted January 18, 2012 by elizatilton in Uncategorized / 3 Comments
You’ve Been Bamboozled

You’ve Been Bamboozled

Merriam-Webster defines the word bamboozle as to confuse, frustrate or throw off completely. Last week Writer’s Digest bamboozled me… Back in November, I entered their YA short story contest. I thought my entry rocked. Emails went out stating winners would be notified by 12/31. Last week I go to the mailbox and find an envelope […]

Posted January 14, 2012 by elizatilton in Uncategorized / 7 Comments
YA Faeries and Fantasy Giveaway

YA Faeries and Fantasy Giveaway

Since I write YA Fantasy you know I had to join this hop. I LOVE FANTASY. I love the idea of mysterious worlds, fantastical creatures and characters with crazy and interesting abilities. Since the giveaway is for faeries and fantasy, I decided to let the winner choose one of the below books: All you need to […]

Posted January 6, 2012 by elizatilton in Uncategorized / 71 Comments
RTW: Your Dream Retreat

RTW: Your Dream Retreat

This Week’s Topic–from yahighway Describe your dream writing retreat. Where would you go? Who and what would you bring? There are lots of places I’d love to go to, but only one that’s feels other worldly to me: The Galapagos Islands. Here’s an island full of exotic creatures and clear blue water. The perfect setting […]

Posted January 4, 2012 by elizatilton in Uncategorized / 8 Comments
PWN

PWN

Since I have some new followers, I figured I might explain the word PWN, for those who don’t game. PWN is a term I picked up while playing World of Warcraft. The definition can best be described by a few photos.

Posted January 2, 2012 by elizatilton in Uncategorized / 7 Comments
Dear New Mom

Dear New Mom

Being a new mom isn’t easy. I spent my entire pregnancy reading everything I could about birth and the first year, but nothing could compare to the real thing. I’d like to introduce you to http://www.dearnewmom.com/ Here you can find helpful, honest advice in the form of letters. If you or anyone you know is expecting, […]

Posted January 1, 2012 by elizatilton in Uncategorized / 5 Comments