Dreaming A Dream...

I'm a writer...kind of.

I've been working on one manuscript since August 2008, and have dreams of it being published. It's a working progress at the moment, and have three chapters completed (the first three) so far, a total of 19,305 words.

It's called 'Compatible', but it's a working title, and it's a Y/A novel. I know and love my characters, I worked hard at making them unique, yet relatable, without any of the old cliches that readers of Y/A novels are becoming much too familiar with. I even have a few ideas for sequels, but I'm getting ahead of myself.

My love for writing has been with me forever. The only subject I was any good at in High School was English. I liked it because I knew I could do it, and vice versa. I took my English Language GCSE a year early, and then the following year I took the English Literature exam. That's the side of English I loved, reading and interpreting books. (Such as the Lord of the Flies, Great Expectations and Romeo & Juliet.)

I've applied to five different University's now, all creative writing courses. I pray to God I get accepted into one of them, so I'm not thinking about the alternatives right now haha.

The dream? Well, rather randomly, the dream is to live in America. I have this romantic idea about road-tripping all over the states after I finish (and graduate ^_^) from Uni, and then choosing my favourite state to live in haha. I've never actually been to America by the way, I just think I'll love it. Texas was the object of my affections for a long while, its the accent, and the whole southern gentlemen thing (yes ma'am...swoon) - boys in England aren't like that haha, trust me, if there are any American (or from anywhere) girls that think English guys are gentlemen, well no, maybe 50 years ago, but these days they're more like Dappy haha (see previous post.)

Now however, I'm thinking about New York (that's where 'Compatible' is set, well, it's split between Leeds, England and New York, USA.)

So that's what's on my heart. My writing. I can see myself in a nice little office room in a pretty New York home, and I'm going to work my butt off to make my dreams come true.

Dear Dappy...You're A Doughnut!

Oh dear. Dappy (the hat wearing one) of N-Dubz has landed himself in a bit of trouble.

He was on Chris Moyles' Radio One show the other day, I was in the car on the way to college and heard them, it was funny, but then again, I'm an N-Dubz fan.

Everyone that knows of N-Dubz, probably knows what they're like. I mean, sure Dappy is a bit of a numpty sometimes, but you just gotta laugh at him and not take it too seriously. I don't think it's fair that people say they're just stupid chavs that can't sing a note and should be dropped or w/e. It's what a lot of teens are listening to, and in my opinion, Tulisa has a great voice, and Dappy and Fazer are just the comic relief. Anyway, listeners were texting in, and one girl called them 'losers' and said Dappy was 'a vile little boy with a hat.' Harsh! I mean, if you don't like them, change your freakin' radio station love, but later, she got a text message back, saying stuff like 'ur gonna die!' 'if you say sorry i will leave you alone ****!' I wonder what the **** was lol? But yeah, death threats, really? Thats pretty dumb, Dapz.

Example of lyrics: Shoulda Put Something On from the album Against All Odds.

I ain't gonna lie I'm always behind when you get on all 4's,

But when your belly popped out you said it was my fault,

You told me I shoulda put something on,

You werent sayin' s**t when I was lickin' on your pelvis

I know, inspiring...but you do have to laugh. I'm not hating by the way, like I said, I'm a fan. I think 'I Swear' was the first of theirs I heard.

What do you think. Is Dappy a 'Doughnut' or is he 'Dope'?

Award Shows

The Awards Season is among us...woo hoo :)

I love award shows, all of them, seriously...i'll watch them all.
Tonight is the People's Choice Awards - i really wanted to watch this and it's on VH1. I have VH1, but it doesn't seem to be airing in the UK - sucks much?!

I'm getting Sky+ today, the dude that's fitting it in is meant to turn up between 12-5pm, so he'll probably turn up about 6pm...it's the way it always goes isn't it? I hate that, you have to wait around the house allllll day, but w/e. The point is, I'm getting Sky+, so i'll be able to record all the Golden Globes coverage, both from SkyOne and E! Of course, E! will probs be better, as Ryan Seacrest is like BFF's with everyone in Hollywood lol. I don't have the movie channels though, and the actual ceremony is being aired on Sky Movies Premiere, so I guess it's over to YouTube again :)

The National Television Awards are on Wed 20th on ITV of course, from 7.30pm - 10.00pm. But that seems to be clashing with The Brit Awards 2010 Launch Party on ITV2 at 9.oopm.

Obviously, it's the 'biggie' = The Oscars, that's the biggest deal. Last year was awesome. Hugh Jackman, sir, please host again this year.

Anyway, that's enough rambling...on this subject at least.

New Releases To Look Forward To

2010 is going to be a good year. In every sense. That's my mission anyway.

There are a few things along the way that will help make this a good year. Here's what I'm looking forward to.
P.s This will be as spoiler-free as possible.

Harry Potter and the Dealthy Hallows, Part 1 - 19 Novemeber
- I'm a huge HP fan, actually, I'm a total geek about it. AND PROUD!
Supernatural Season 5 - LIVINGtv 10 February
- Oh Dean, how I have missed you. And Sam. Kinda. Oh, Mr. Kripke sir, please, less crying this season, Manly-Dean owns Wussy-Dean. Thanks.
Lost Season 6 - SkyOne February
- Final season, I've been there from day one and stuck with it. Answers are a'coming.
American Idol Season 9 - ITV2 13 January
- Tonight - YAY. I <3 America, and American's, therefore I <3 American Idol. -- Joe Jonas guest judge = AWESOME *cough*and hot*cough*. Speaking of the Jonai...
Nick Jonas and The Administration debut album - 2 February
- Have seen some of the vids of his concert on YouTube. He's awesome. *cough*and hot*cough*
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse - 9 July
- Fav. Twilight book. Tent scene - wooh. Oh, New Moon on DVD too this year.

So, that's what I'm looking forward too, in the music, film and tv world anyway. What are you looking forward too?

Top 10 Songs This Month

These are the top 10 songs this month, in my humble opinion.
They are the ones I seem to be listening to most on my iPod, they aren't necessarily new releases, but nonetheless, they are my favourites at the moment.

Hopefully, I may even introduce you to an artist or band you've never heard of and you'll become a fan too once you hear their stuff.

1. The Saturdays - Ego
2. Slow Moving Millie - Beasts (You may recognise this from the Virgin Media advert)
3. 30 Seconds To Mars - Kings and Queens
4. Cheryl Cole - Fight For This Love
5. Pixie Lott - Cry Me Out
6. N-Dubz ft. Mr Hudson - Playing With Fire
7. Jordin Sparks - S.O.S (Let The Music Play)
8. Chipmunk - Oopsy Daisy
9. Ke$ha - TiK ToK
10. Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A

So, there we have it. Any of them your favourite at the moment? Any you've not heard of before, but gave them a try after reading this? Let me know :)

Hush, Hush - Becca Fitzpatrick

I was browsing the book and DVD aisle's in ASDA a few days before Christmas, when a couple of books caught my eye.
One of those books, was, of course, Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick. Its cover was shiny and intriguing, with a fantastic cover image.

It's a YA Novel, and if the cover hasn't given it away, it's about Angels.

Here's what Amazon has to say -

'A sacred oath, a fallen angel, a forbidden love...This darkly romantic story features our heroine, Nora Grey, a seemingly normal teenage girl with her own shadowy connection to the Nephilim, and super-alluring bad boy, Patch, now her deskmate in biology class. Together, they find themselves at the centre of a centuries-old feud between a fallen angel and a Nephilim...Forced to sit next to Patch in science class, Nora attempts to resist his flirting, though gradually falls for him against her better judgement. Meanwhile creepy things are going on with a mysterious stalker following her car and attacking her best friend Vee...'

Once I was started to read it, I didn't stop until it was finished. I just had to know what this Patch guy was going to turn out like, and how he'll affect Nora's life. I really enjoyed Becca Fitzpatrick's writing style, and was impressed by the twists and turns she executed throughout her first novel. It was addictive, and thankfully there is a sequel due this year, entitled Crescendo, which I look forward to reading.

I won't spoil anything, but I am happy to reccommend it.

Tim Burton's - Alice In Wonderland

I count myself as quite the Tim Burton fan. I know many people are tired of his style, and his predictable casting of Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. I, however, still love him, and think his work is beautiful to watch.

I remember when I first saw one of Tim Burton's films. It was Beetlejuice (1988), and I think I was about 7 years old. Naturally, it freaked me out, but that's why I love it.
I've now seen nearly all of his films, with Edward Scissorhands (1990) Sleepy Hollow (1999) and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street (2007) probably being my favourites, so far anyway.

So far, becuase I am so stoked (Stoked? I've been watching too many American shows...)
...so excited for Alice In Wonderland. It is going to be AWESOME!

But before you think i've gotten too carried away (not to mention my first ever post is more like an essay...) there is one thing that isn't too pleasing.

Metro Station is going to be on the soundtrack...

I'll leave you with that sobering thought.