Writing, Reading, Traveling, Watching awesomely bad TV, Cheering for the Philadelphia Eagles, and Practicing Yoga
Music
I’m a big fan of chick singers, here are a few of my favorites: Joss Stone, Dido, Alanis Morisette, Madonna, Shakira, Sarah McLachlan, and Fiona Apple.
Concerts I’ve been to: Janet Jackson, Bon Jovi, Green Day, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Buffet, Prince, Madonna, Alanis Morisette (three times), Boyz II Men, Sheryl Crow (free post 9/11), Lilith Fair (Sara McLachlan, Tracy Chapman, etc.), Lollapalooza (Hole, Cypress Hill, etc.), Bare Naked Ladies (free in Boston), B.B. King (free at BU), Guster (free at BU), and a few Y100 Holiday Hootenannies.
Movies
Godfather 1 and 2, Wedding Crashers, It's a Wonderful Life, Pretty Woman, Walk the Line, Super Bad, Legally Blonde, Traffic, Princess Bride, Juno, Love Actually, Bad Boys 1 and 2, Office Space, Meet the Parents/Fockers; Anything by John Hughes in the ‘80s.
Television
Lost, How I Met Your Mother, Big Band Theory, Alias, My So-Called Life, Buffy, Grey's Anatomy, General Hospital, Daily Show, Colbert Report, 30 Rock, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (gotta support the home team).
Books
The Little Prince, Pride and Prejudice, The Hours, Good in Bed, Twilight Series, Hunger Games, Cider House Rules, Sushi for Beginners, Gossip Girl, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, The Firm, Dirty Girls Social Club, America the Book, Bridget Jone's Diary, anything Meg Cabot... and many, many more.
Heroes
Jane Austen (for paving the way), Oprah, Jackie Kennedy, Princess Di, Martin Luther King, Picasso, Shakespeare (for creating the foundation from which all stories revolve), Stephenie Meyer and Judy Blume(for being YA rock stars), and Christopher Pike (for introducing me to YA).
Diana Rodriguez Wallach’s debut young adult novel, Amor
and Summer Secrets, is the first in a three-book series published by Kensington Publishing in September 2008. The second book in the series, Amigas and School Scandals, debuted at the end of October. The final installment of Mariana's story, Adios to All The Drama, launched in January 2009. Diana holds
a journalism degree from Boston University, and has worked as a reporter
and as an advocate for inner city public schools. She currently resides
in Philadelphia.
Amor and Summer Secrets…
Fifteen-year-old Mariana Ruiz has no desire to step foot outside her affluent Philadelphia
suburb. BUT she may not have a choice.
With total disregard to the high-glam
Sweet 16 her best friend is hosting, Mariana’s father ships her off to a
tiny mountain town in Puerto Rico to stay with family she’s never met. The
heat is merciless, the food is spicy, and only one of her relatives—her
distant cousin Lilly—speaks English. Her consolation prize is Lilly’s homespun
Puerto Rican Quinceãnera. Only the riotously festive party exposes Mariana
to more than just her culture. She uncovers new friends, her first love,
and a family secret that’s been buried on the island for more than 30 years.
I just want to keep you posted on what's going on this way.
Please pre-order your autographed copy of The Soul of a Man Anthology featuring yours truly, Joey Pinkney, from http://JoeyIsInIt.com. My story is entitled, "Like Father, Like Son".
It's being published on Father's Day, June 21, 2009 by Peace In The Storm Publishing. Read an excerpt of "Like Father, Like Son" at http://joeyisinit.com/excerpt.html.
My lastest entry on http://joeypinkney.com is "5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... ReShonda Tate Billingsley, author of The Devil Is A Lie". Leave a comment on my website, I would like to know what you think.
Here is the link: http://tiny.cc/thedevilisalie
Don't be a stranger. Let me know what's going on in your neck of the woods.
Time Warriors: Induction is on sale now! Buy it! Read it! Enter to win a one of a kind Time Warriors Legacy Artwork skateboard at www.timewarriorsseries.com!
We just finished our video for this year's Thrillerfest conference and would love your feedback: http://livingjacket.com/2009/05/26/video-for-thrillerfest-2009/
Thanks for joining us on Shadow Forest Authors myspace. Get listed now on SFA and be part of the mission to stop illiteracy worldwide. Help SFA be one million strong by the 30th of June 2009 http://www.shadowforestauthors.com
Thank you for being a friend. I look forward to getting to know you.
As you may know, 2009 is Harlequin’s 60th anniversary and they are celebrating all year long. May is Harlequin Historical books Spotlight Month and there is so much going on. Watch for bulletins and blogs from me to keep up on everything. Plus, I have a contest this month in which you may win 3 SIGNED books and one unsigned book.
I just want to keep you posted on what's going on this way.
Please pre-order your autographed copy of The Soul of a Man Anthology featuring yours truly, Joey Pinkney, from http://JoeyIsInIt.com. My story is entitled, "Like Father, Like Son".
It's being published on Father's Day, June 21, 2009 by Peace In The Storm Publishing. Pre-order your book now by going to http://JoeyIsInIt.com for information about the book and ordering information.
My lastest entry on http://joeypinkney.com is 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Rhonda Lawson, author of Putting It Back Together. I would like to know what you think.
Here is the link: http://joeypinkney.com/african-american-author/5-minutes-5-questions-with-rhonda-lawson-author-of-putting-it-back-together.php
Don't be a stranger. Let me know what's going on in your neck of the woods.
Thanks for the add! School Skills 101 makes learning easier, save time, and reduce stress! Check us out on Amazon and Target. Secondary Teaching 101 is coming soon.
This looks great. Thanks for befriending me and Paint It Black! Wish you success with Amor and Summer Secrets, good reading and much inspiration. Many delights, Janet F.
Thanks for the friendship! Wishing you oodles of success, happiness...and most of all, a good book to read!
Sincerely, Amy Corwin I BID ONE AMERICAN, available now from The Wild Rose Press "An American heiress no one wants; a duke all women desire; and a murder no one expects..." --An "Outstanding" 5-book rating from !Long & Short Reviews
Thank you for adding Alianza to your ‘friends’ and helping us in our initiative to come together to eliminate domestic violence among the Latin community. We are 1 of the 5 domestic violence cultural institutes and a part of a national effort to address the domestic violence needs and concerns of under-served populations. With your help, we hope to continue to move forward with a passionate commitment to our mission. We invite you and your friends to visit our page and help us in our endeavors by spreading the word about our organization. Thank you for strengthening and supporting our efforts. Together, we can all make a difference. ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ CALL FOR ARTISTS/CALL FOR RECIPES!!! ALIANZA will be publishing a Latino Cookbook with all proceeds going to our organization, The National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence. We are seeking survivors, victims, advocates, organizations, or individuals who simply care about our cause to JOIN IN OUR EFFORTS! Please see our blog for details and deadlines and share this information with your friends! =)
Nice to meet you. Thanks for the request.
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