Am I Wrong? Almost Two Years Later....

I can't believe that it's over two years since my last blog post! Tsk tsk! I guess that's what happens when your working full-time and going to school full-time. But, I am going to try and blog some more. To be honest, I may have not been reminded or persuaded to post if it weren't for a fellow Facebook friend, Ariana Browning, who stated, "If you've written a blog or vlogged today, share the specific link below. NOT your main page, but the actual blog url."

So, I forced er, told myself that I would blog today. To sum up things currently going on:

1) Please sign and then share by June 30th! Sign the petition to save seals’ lives! It's free & takes just 1 min w/valid e-mail!

2) The song that I love for the past few days is "AM I WRONG?" by Norwegian duo Nico & Vinz

I am like now obsessed with it. Everything is just awesome about this song-the beat, lyrics, etc.!!!! Fun fact: It was released on April 12, 2013. But, now it's finally making its' way to the U.S.

(You see, I'm not the only one behind...okay, so I'm a bit of a turtle when it comes to keeping up with blogging and music.) lol :D

Anyways-everyone Happy Tuesday! And you can listen to the song while signing the above petition-it's great mood music. Both will make you feel good about yourself! :D

Happy New Year!

2012 is here! I want to wish everyone a safe and happy new year! If you’re checking out my blog for the first time or just popping back in, let me fill you in on a bit about me.

Since 2007, I began writing for young adults and children’s picture books. I absolutely love writing for these two genres! I hope that the books will be enjoyed by everyone-including all ages and genders!

Here’s a recap of titles (please click on titles and check them out!):

Young Adult:

Beach Party Girls

The Beauty Queen and the School Nerd

The Land of the Gems

Picture Books:

Funny Jimmy

The Haunted House of Riddles

author visit

Hello,

Please contact me at vanessarlee@gmail.com if you would like to schedule a school, library, and/or any other professional organization visit. Appearance fees are affordable and negotiable.

Look forward to meeting all you readers! Have a great day!



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Check it Out!

So there are a few new things to share!

*A reader posted a video about my new book "Beach Party Girls”

*The video is also posted on Smashwords. I love coupons so this was created for the release of “Beach Party Girls.”

Promotional price: $2.79
Coupon Code: KB96W
Expires: October 22, 2011

*I like e-books since they save trees, and usually cost less.

Beach Party Girls-Kindle

Funny Jimmy-apple store

Funny Jimmy-Kindle

Coming to a school near you....find out how!

Hi everyone,

Please contact me at vanessarlee@gmail.com if you would like to schedule a school visit. My fees are affordable and decent.

Look forward to meeting all you readers!

http://www.authorvisitmatch.com/users.asp?uid=1000

Blast from the Past: Celebrity Eco-Friendly Shoes on April 24, 2008

Celebrity Eco-Friendly Shoes

Celebrities like Gisele Bundchen and Natalie Portman support eco-friendly shoes and have developed their own shoe lines that are environmentally friendly.

In January 2008, Gisele Bundchen's ad campaign featured her scantily clad only with water around her. The ad is to raise awareness for her new Ipanema sandals and her website (ipanemagiselebundchen.com.br) features tips on water conservation. The manufacturer of the sandals, Grendene, claims a number of green policies including recycling 99% of their water.

Gisele has made saving the environment, especially through water conservation, a mission. On her website she states, "Water is very important in my life as in your life. Seventy five percent of our body is made up of water. I think that we have to protect the water, we have to protect what is ours."

Lastly, she thanked all her fans and consumers of her shoes. "I want you to feel very proud because you are doing your part…you are a major part of this project. I have to say from the bottom of my heart, Thank You Very Much for your support. Because if we don't take care of our planet, who is going to do it?"


Natalie Portman was also recently added to the list of "environmentally-friendly" celebs. The famous PETA spokesperson joined with shoe company, Te Casan, to create eco-friendly shoes that are free of any animal testing. Natalie Portman's shoes are limited edition and they only make 100 pairs per size. They are quite pricey, but worth every penny. You can buy them at the Te Casan website (tecasan.com )

First Radio Interview

Hey everybody,

This is my first radio interview with Jill Sheets from KOPN 89.5 in Columbia, Missouri.

It was a blast speaking w/ Ms. Sheets and to reach out to people in Missouri!

Hope everyone has a great week!

Here's the link: http://kopn.org/a/showrss4.php?n=http://kopn.org/dc/dircaster2.php?p=pt

How cool is this?

Hey all,

Check this out! The Beauty Queen and the School Nerd is going global:

Japan

Canada

India

India again

UK

Top 5 Favorite Things

These are a few of my favorite things...

5) Eco-friendly items. I believe in the saying "Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle." I also believe in the motto “We only have one planet, so treat it well.”

4) Helping out “the little guy.” For some reason, I do enjoy eating at little known restaurants and shopping at small boutiques. I like to help out the little guy.

3) Reality Shows. The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Rachel Zoe, and The Hills are my guilty pleasures.

2) Singing in the shower and/or in the car. Why not? It’s fun!

1) Being creative. I like to inspire and entertain others with stories that I write. Writing also allows me to express myself and (at times) relieve stress.

Flattered!!!

The other day, I got an e-mail that someone had recommended my book on Yahoo!

Someone asked: What books for a high school teenage girl? To which, a contributor by the name of Melanie, responded with a list of books and mine was on it! It was emotional for me to read this. I'm completely flattered.

It reminds me of a quote from "The Jacksons: An American Dream" movie. Michael Jackson said, "Without fans-I am nothing." So, thanks guys!

Read the list here!

XOXO,

Vanessa

Who's Your Inner Buffy Bad-Girl?

Who's Your Inner Buffy Bad-Girl? Find out @ She's Crafty

Love Faith! Glad I got her!

The Decade's Worst Movies

Perhaps someone read my blog & got inspired. Anyways, I found this article on Yahoo! on the decade's top 100 worst movies. The list includes "Battlefield Earth" and "All About Steve."

Surprisingly, "Rise: Blood Hunter" (2007) starring Lucy Liu didn't make the list. Lucy-you know I love ya, girl-but that movie was just bad!

Here's the bottom ten from RottenTomatoes's "Worst of the Worst":

10. Witless Protection (2008)
9. Redline (2007)
8. 3 Strikes (2000)
7. Strange Wilderness (2008)
6. Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (2004)
5. National Lampoon's Gold Diggers (2004)
4. King's Ransom (2005)
3. Pinocchio (2002)
2. One Missed Call (2008)
1. Ballistic: Ecks Vs. Sever (2002)

Worst movie ever?

Hey guys,

The other day I decided to look up on YouTube the movie, "Tammy and the T-Rex" (1994). And it was there! It stars Denise Richards and Paul Walker in one of their first roles before becoming famous! Who knew?

Has anyone else seen this film? I thought it was actually halfway decent, it was funny because of their friend Byron (Theo Forsett). However, the plot line was rather...odd. Overall, I thought it was an all right film, and I got a few good chuckles in certain scenes. I don't think it was the worst film I've ever seen. No, that accolade goes to "Princess Caraboo" (1994).

So, tell me: What has been the worst movie you've seen?

Ukraine's Got Talent Star

This is an amazing and emotional video!

Kseniya Simonova uses sand to tell the story of one of the aerial bombings of Kiev during World War II. Who knew that you could do this with sand? She is one talented woman, watch the Sand Animation! Thoughts?

The Beauty Queen and the School Nerd movie

Movies That Get Me Everytime

Flipping through stations or find a movie on TV Guide that gets you every time?

Here are a few movies that I always tune in for either a few scenes or even its entirety when they come on TV.

• Legally Blonde (2001)
• The Hot Chick (2002)
  
• White Chicks (2004)
• Coming to America (1988)

These movies definitely get me every time! What are some movies that manage to catch you and reel you in every time?

Votes are in for Nicole!

You guys voted and the winner is: Anna Maria Perez de Tagle to play as Nicole Edwards!

She would make a great Nicole indeed. Anyone going to go see "Fame" this weekend, which btw Anna is in it?

XOXO,

Vanessa

How does a secretary become a king?

This story is so amazing! Like only something that can happen in the movies. Kinda like Meg Cabot's The Princess Diaries.

Except that this is true life where an ordinary secretary finds out that she (yes, a female) is named a king for the African country, Ghana.

Read more about Peggielene Bartels story! Thoughts?

Beauty Queen and the School Nerd movie/contest giveaway

Hey guys,

Fans have asked when will there be a movie based on The Beauty Queen and the School Nerd.

Whether or not that will happen-who knows? Until then, each week I will post your suggestions for actors & actresses who you would choose to be in the movie.

This week:

Tie between Hayden Panetierre and Taylor Swift for Britney Landley.

Good choices! Want to be entered into a contest?

Then, continue posting your choices for the next two months (Sept. 16-Nov. 16)!

Kanye versus Taylor Debacle!

Hey guys,

So, I actually missed the VMAs, but watched the video on YouTube about the whole Kanye- grabbing-the-mic-out-of-Taylor's-hand debacle. I actually felt really bad for Taylor. If I was in her place, I would have struggled to not let my emotions show. What the heck is wrong with Kanye? You don't do things like that. Hello! "Do unto others as they would do unto you."

Kanye-please get some manners. You are WAY too old to be acting that way. Nobody should act that way PERIOD.