I found this great article on Huff Post regarding how the heroines of our childhood shaped us into the women we are today. My take would be the authors of the books I read as a young girl molded me into the writer I am today. Please check out the article if you get a chance...
Jessica Pearce Rotondi: Books For Girls: Madeleine L'Engle And The Heroines We Loved
Why Blame Helena? Well, here are a few reasons to do so. Enjoy a dossier of Claudia Ross's adventures, musings and epiphanies experienced while writing her novels, Le Baton Chronicles.
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Monday, August 4, 2014
Big Bang Stars Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco Ink New $90 Million Deals - Yahoo TV
Yes, I'm a nerd who races home every evening to watch Big Bang on KUSI here in San Diego. My niece doesn't like the show. Whatever. In any case, I LOVE it. I'm glad they held out for their cash. It's a great show, they have excellent writers who come up with funny story lines and well developed characters. :-)
Report: Big Bang Stars Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco Ink New $90 Million Deals - Yahoo TV
Report: Big Bang Stars Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco Ink New $90 Million Deals - Yahoo TV
Friday, August 1, 2014
Wizard Of Oz Convention Comes To San Diego - Coronado Eagle & Journal | Coronado News | Coronado Island News: Oz Con International | Coronado Oz Con | Winkie Con
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| http://www.ozconinternational.com/ |
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| http://www.amazon.com/author/claudiaross |
For more information about Winkie Con, please visit there website: http://ozconinternational.com.
Wizard Of Oz Convention Comes To San Diego - Coronado Eagle & Journal | Coronado News | Coronado Island News: Oz Con International | Coronado Oz Con | Winkie Con
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| Scarecrow and Dorothy will see you there! ComicCon 2014 |
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
The Right Way to Eat a Raw Oyster | Vanity Fair
I love oysters and could eat them everyday. I tried the little meaty morsels of heaven for the first time with my sisterat Shaw's Crab House in Chicago. We were terrified, but determined, to taste the slimy, raw critters . Once we forced ourselves, at the same time, to try little slivers we'd sliced off, our frowns blossomed into smiles of joy. We couldn't get enough to them after that and have enjoyed them every since.
Here's a great article by Jessica Flint on...
The Right Way to Eat a Raw Oyster | Vanity Fair
Here's a great article by Jessica Flint on...
The Right Way to Eat a Raw Oyster | Vanity Fair
Monday, July 28, 2014
Comic Con 2014 July 26
I had a blast at Comic Con this year. I met so many cool people. The costumes were great.
For once, I decided to plan ahead for next year and book my hotel now. ALL OF THE DOWNTOWN HOTELS ARE SOLD OUT FOR COMIC CON 2015. I think the Grand Hyatt Manchester had rooms for $700+++ per night. I guess next year I'll be on the bus and trolley again. But hey, it's a year away. Anything and everything can change in a year.
Here are some highlights:
For once, I decided to plan ahead for next year and book my hotel now. ALL OF THE DOWNTOWN HOTELS ARE SOLD OUT FOR COMIC CON 2015. I think the Grand Hyatt Manchester had rooms for $700+++ per night. I guess next year I'll be on the bus and trolley again. But hey, it's a year away. Anything and everything can change in a year.
Here are some highlights:
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| Samurai of the Rose... |
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| Scarecrow passing through |
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| La Rose hanging with Young Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, and Princess Leia |
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| Take no prisoners! |
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| Doctor Octopus |
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| To be Silver and Surfin. Oooo Wee! |
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| Maleficent |
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| Joker's security holding things down |
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| Kill em Sheriff |
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| La Rose & Super Fro |
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Comic Con 2014 July 26th
Another exciting day where our innermost dreams and fantasies are realized! I had a ton of fun, meeting other interesting artists, dreamers, and those who appreciated us. So many photographers! I think I could do the Red Carpet.
I enjoyed one celebrity sighting, at least one of the folks around me told me he was a celeb, an actor from XMen, but I don't know who. In any case, he wasn't very interested in being photographed; he allowed a few and then announced he was with his wife and had to go. Focused on being with family and attending an event at the Hardrock; his dismissal of the fans was a little disappointing, but understandable.
Here are some of the highlights of my day. If you want to see the full album, please visit my page on Picasa.
Today is my last hurrah at Comic Con until 2015. I need tips on how to winter my roses over the barren unfabulous days until next July. Back to Kansas, the land of ornery spreadsheets and calendars.
I enjoyed one celebrity sighting, at least one of the folks around me told me he was a celeb, an actor from XMen, but I don't know who. In any case, he wasn't very interested in being photographed; he allowed a few and then announced he was with his wife and had to go. Focused on being with family and attending an event at the Hardrock; his dismissal of the fans was a little disappointing, but understandable.
Here are some of the highlights of my day. If you want to see the full album, please visit my page on Picasa.
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| I hoped to see one my pals from Oz. The Rose and her Scarecrow. Or Dorothy. Dorothy Jones a Jazz Age Trip Through Oz. http://amazon.com/author/claudiaross |
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| The Rose and Jules of Pulp Fiction. |
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| I think he has everything under control |
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| Hanging with the Joker and his Jester |
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| No Mssrs Storm Troopers, I haven't been dropping petals |
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| Dangit! Pulled over again. |
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| Ariel and La Rose at Dick's Last Resort in the Gas Lamp. I had a great time there. The Catfish is excellent, although they only gave three pieces. But good Stella on tap. I'm going back! |
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| La Rose and Storm. She was fabulous!!! |
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| Captain America, reflecting upon what must be done for the Nation. |
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| I loved her costume! |
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| La Rose and the Tin Buccaneers! |
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| Superman showing Wonder Woman what's up. :-) |
Friday, July 25, 2014
ComicCon 2014 Thursday July 24th
I love this time of the year. Most people have Halloween; I have Comic Con. Although I haven't scored passes for two years, it's still good to just go and hang out. Here are some highlights from my first day.
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| The Rose leaving her garden for ComicCon!!! |
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| Thriller!!! |
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| ComicCon 2014 Gaslamp looking towards the Convention Center |
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| The Rose and a Knight |
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| Ghost Busters! You should have seen the interior, tons of Techie stuff! They've upgraded since back in the day. |
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| Trolley Ride Home |
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Comic Con 2014
While at ComicCon, I will be promoting my new book, La Rose, Book III Le Baton Chronicles, to be released on Kindle as of August 31, 2014.
See you at Comic Con. Be sure to say hello to the Lady with roses in her hair.
Friday, July 11, 2014
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