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Category: The Writing Journey
Happy release day, THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF US!
My second novel, The Impossibility of Us, is on sale today!
Here's its summary…
The last thing Elise wants is to start her senior year in a new town. But after her brother's death in Afghanistan, she and her mother move from San Francisco to a sleepy coastal village. When she meets Mati, the two quickly discover how much they have in common. Mati is new to town as well, visiting the U.S. with his family. Over the course of the summer, their relationship begins to blossom, and what starts out as a friendship becomes so much more. But as Elise and Mati grow closer, her family becomes more and more uncomfortable with their relationship, and their concerns all center on one fact—Mati is Afghan. Beautifully written, utterly compelling, and ultimately hopeful, The Impossibility of Us asks—how brave can you be when your relationship is questioned by everyone you love?
I am so fortunate to be part of the Swoon Reads family, where I feel at all times supported and celebrated. I'm grateful to Jean Feiwel and Lauren Scobell for cultivating this incredible community. Working with my editor, Kat Brzozowski, has been a dream. Her insight, wisdom, and warmth have taught me so much. And I can't imagine doing this publication thing without my agent, Victoria Marini. Her guidance, expertise, and humor are invaluable.
Alison Miller, Temre Beltz, Riley Edgewood, and Elodie Nowodazkij are far and away the best critique partners a girl could ask for. Their combined intelligence, compassion, and generosity are inspiring. Big thanks to Rachel Simon, Jaime Morrow, and Lola Sharp for their enthusiastic beta reads of TIoU. I'm grateful to Arvin Ahmadi, Rania, and Silanur for their thoughtful feedback and generously shared personal experiences as they relate to this book. And thank you to Khalid Ahmad for his generous assistance with the Pashto translations. Thank you to my wonderful writer friends, especially Tracey Neithercott, Mandie Baxter, Liz Parker, Christina June, Jessica Love, Christa Desir, Sara Biren, Karole Cozzo, and Erin Bowman for the reassurances and celebrations. To the 2017 Debuts, thank you for sharing this journey with me. And to the authors known affectionately as the Swoon Squad, um . . . wow. What an amazing group of people!
Thank you, thank you, thank you to my parents for their boundless support and infinite love, and for hand-selling my books to their friends. My brothers might not be fans of young adult romance, but they're fans of me and really, isn't that all that matters? 🙂 Thanks to the rest of my extended family, whose continued cheerleading means the world to me. All the hugs and kisses to my girlies for bringing me indescribable joy. And, finally, this book wouldn't exist without my husband. His genuine excitement over my success makes me feel unstoppable. He's still my happily ever after.
The Impossibility of Us in Review
What could have been a clichéd, tired romance novel will surprise readers with depth of character and a unique layout. The chapters alternate: Elise's in narrative prose and Mati's in verse. The protagonists share their cultural and language differences with each other, setting aside surrounding discrimination and prejudices. Elise learns about Afghanistan and Pashto, releases her resentment and intolerance, and finds healing as she grieves her brother's death. Mati navigates how to fulfill his familial and faith obligations while staying true to himself and his passions. This book tackles several heavy subjects as the author explores religious and ethnic intolerance, bigotry, fear, and lack of fairness. Though Upperman uses traditional romance tropes, readers will find the story meaty, satisfying, and enlightening. This surprising and worthwhile romance is a solid choice to add to any teen collection.
~ VOYA
Elise is passionate and caring and inquisitive, and isn't afraid to admit—and then change—when she's ignorant or wrong. Plenty of people could take a page out of her book on how to be compassionate humans. Elise and Mati are quickly intrigued by each other, but because of Mati's religious beliefs and his life back in Afghanistan, it takes a while before anything physical manifests. But this just means a graze or a glance is that much more charged. And it gives them an opportunity to get to the really sexy stuff: understanding one another emotionally and connecting deeper on an intellectual level. Upperman crafted a great summer romance, combining the headiness of finding someone and falling in love over just a few months with the bittersweet of knowing summer—and possibly that relationship—has a definite end. I devoured this book in an evening and it left me with a smile by the end.
~ Forever YA for Kirkus
Don't expect the same story that you read in Kissing Max Holden. Sure, the characters faced impossible odds (hence the title) like in KMH, but Upperman explored different avenues of her writing. I fell head-over-heels for the love interest, Mati. One of my favorite parts of the book was his voice. Instead of prose, he told his story through poetry. It was eloquent and beautiful, and it perfectly encapsulated Mati's essence. Your heart will break reading this book, but it will also soar. You'll question everything you've imagined about difficult relationships, look at your own self in a new light, but you'll also fall in love.
~ Moriah's Musings
…an adorable story about falling for a boy and realizing what love really is, while also having to deal with your respective families and addressing the prejudices that they have against one another. If you're looking for your next beach read that will grip you and have you flipping the pages quickly, laughing, crying, gasping and even swooning, then this is definitely the book for you!
~ TeenReads
There's a lot to love in this beachy read about a summer romance, in which the two main characters face unusual complications due to circumstance, culture, and prejudice… I found myself rooting for Mati and Elise to make things work against all odds — and while the book is filled with plenty of heartache, I found it ultimately hopeful and uplifting.
~ Novel Novice
This sophomore offering was another huge hit from Katy Upperman, and at this point I'll read anything this lady writes.
~ Pages and Pugs (this review's GIF game is 👌🏼)
Katy Upperman has done it again. As much as I loved her debut novel, Kissing Max Holden, The Impossibility of Us has more depth, packs more of an emotional punch, and made a visceral impact that had me wiping away tears. Upperman managed to engage my mind and my heart in this beautiful tale of friendship and first love, tolerance and acceptance. She has deftly created a story that is timely and relevant and equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful. The Impossibility of Us is one that is not to be missed.
~ Girl Plus Books
The Impossibility of Us on Sale
:: The Impossibility of Us at Amazon ::
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:: The Impossibility of Us at The Book Depository ::
:: The Impossibility of Us at Barnes & Noble ::
:: The Impossibility of Us at BAM ::
:: The Impossibility of Us at Target ::
:: The Impossibility of Us at Powell's ::
Or, order from my local independent bookstore, One More Page Books. They'll ship you a signed, personalized copy of the novel from Arlington, VA!
The Impossibility of Us Interviews
With "So Few Books"
With Buried in a Bookshelf
My Local Launch Event ⇣
Also ⇣
Fountain Bookstore ~ Richmond, VA
Q&A + Signing w/ Christina June
Saturday, August 25, 2018, 2:00 PM
Thank you — yes, you!
Thank you for asking about my writing, for sharing my promotional tweets/posts/images, for asking me to come to your town for a signing, for passing out my bookmarks, and for reading and reviewing Kissing Max Holden. Thank you for preordering The Impossibility of Us, for requesting it at your local library, for talking about it with the readers in your life, for complimenting its cover, its summary, and its blurbs. Thank you so much for your tireless support.
How the Light Gets In: A Not So Brief History
April 9, 2018 September 23, 2018 2 Comments
The sale of a book is a weird phenomenon — an often exciting but sometimes frustrating process involving a magical combination of skill, timing, and — mostly — luck.
If you're a writer who's feeling defeated, or if you're curious about the behind-the-scenes of the submission process, or if you're just nosey and want to know how my latest sale went down, I invite you to read on. I hope this saga (spanning seven years) reads like commiseration or inspiration or maybe a little bit of both. I hope it encourages you to continue trudging down the path to publication because — cliche as this may sound — it really does take only one yes.
September 9, 2010 – On this, my daughter's first day of preschool, I write the opening scene of Where Poppies Bloom, the manuscript that will one day end up almost entirely rewritten. If you've followed this blog or any of my social media platforms for a while, you might recall hearing about Poppies, also known as my Ghost Book.
November 30, 2010 – After three months of writing like the wind, I finish the first (of MANY) drafts of Ghost Book. It is my third complete manuscript.
January 3, 2011 – I begin querying. I feel hopeful, like Ghost Book might be The Book.
March 6, 2011 – I complete an agent-requested revise & resubmit. I've trimmed 11K words (about 50 pages) from the story, and learned a lot about pacing and killing darlings.
April 29, 2011 – I receive the first of two agent offers of representation. I'm certain this is it — my big break.
May 9, 2011 – I accept an agent's offer of representation. Celebration ensues.
Early June, 2011 – I begin to revise Ghost Book according to my recently acquired agent's feedback. I work hard, all summer and into the fall.
November 4, 2011 – Ghost Book goes out on submission, a process that will prove to be long, and rife with close calls.
August, 2012 – After a miserable "we love this, but the market is currently saturated" walk down submission lane, Ghost Book is, to my dejection, placed in a metaphorical drawer.
November, 2012 – With much anxiety, I decide to part ways with my agent. The decision to seek new representation turns out to be a positive career move.
December 3, 2012 – After a whirlwind and surprisingly positive querying experience with a fresh manuscript, I accept an offer of representation from Victoria Marini.
January 21, 2013 – Just as Victoria and I are getting ready to send the manuscript for which she signed me out on submission, we hit a snag. Through the publishing grapevine, I discover that my first agent received an offer on Ghost Book. In secret, she declined that offer on my behalf. This is a long, convoluted story, but suffice to say, I am very upset.
Late January, 2013 – Super agent Victoria manages to gracefully straighten out the mess caused by my first agent. I decide to let the previous offer for Ghost Book go in favor of focusing on the submission of my new manuscript. I won't lie — this is a hard decision. For years, I will wondered if it is the right decision.
February, 2013 – April, 2014 – I work on new things: different manuscripts, strengthening my craft, and supporting others in the writing community. This time brings highs and plenty of lows. The path to publication is a rocky one.
May, 2014 – Because I love it — have always loved it — I dig Ghost Book out of hibernation, and brainstorm how to revitalize it. Victoria and I agree on the incorporation of a new element, and I begin a significant rewrite.
July 14, 2014 – I finish rewriting Ghost Book. I am so proud. I send it off to my critique partners, and await feedback.
November, 2014 – After another round of revisions, the story is ready. Victoria sends it to a limited list of editors. Remember, an earlier version of this book was submitted back in 2011-2012, so the pool is shallow. I write new stories while the months pass. Again, ALL the close calls. If I hear maybe when the market shifts one. More. Time.
July, 2015 – Eventually, Ghost Book finds its way back into the drawer, but not indefinitely. I believe that one day, luck will be on its side. I'm not so sad this time, either, because I've recently discovered Swoon Reads, and I'm preparing to upload a different manuscript, Kissing Max Holden, to the site. I'm excited to see where this crowd-sourced Macmillan imprint might get me.
November 16, 2015 – Holy shit — Swoon Reads wants to publish Kissing Max Holden! Finally, I've gotten my foot in the door, and with an imprint I find truly inspiring.
December, 2015 – August 1, 2017 – I spend the next 18 months focused on Jilly and Max. I revise, and edit, and promote. Spring, 2016, Victoria and I sell a second manuscript, The Impossibility of Us, to Swoon Reads. I am thrilled to be working with an imprint that supports and celebrates its authors. I can't wait to write more!
Early August, 2017 – Victoria and I submit a third manuscript to Swoon Reads. Full disclosure: I'm feeling pretty confident.
September 13, 2017 – I get word that my editor isn't into this latest manuscript. I'm so bummed, and yet… I get her reasoning. Also — surprise! — published authors don't go on to sell everything they submit. I knew this, but now I know this.
October 11, 2017 – I write detailed synopses of two new story ideas, and submit them to my editor. I am vaguely excited about both ideas, but also terrified that I won't be able to pull them off should either be picked up based on proposal alone.
November 6, 2017 – Turns out, my concern was for nothing. My editor isn't 100% onboard with either idea. *womp womp* But… she suggests I consider writing a story like [popular YA novel] meets [popular YA novel]. To which I respond… I've actually already written something kind of like that — my Ghost Book.
November 15, 2017 – My editor reads Ghost Book. And… she wants to take it to acquisitions. I am DYING. It's been years, and this story means SO MUCH to me. How will I get through the next few weeks of waiting?
November 29, 2017 – Victoria has good news: Swoon Reads wants to buy Ghost Book! I'm beside myself! Not only do I get to work with my fantastic editor on another book, but this story that I love with all my heart has finally, finally, finally found a home.
And now I get to share my news with you! The story to which I have for years lovingly referred to as Where Poppies Bloom has a beautiful new title, How the Light Gets In, which speaks so perfectly to its themes and mix of darkness and light.
I've been hard at work on revisions, taking inspiration from my editors savvy notes, as well as some of the images I've included here, and those I've pinned on my How the Light Gets In Pinterest Board. This book (what will be my third published novel — what is this life?!) is due in stores and libraries Spring/Summer, 2019.
I can't wait for you to read it!
Why I recommend rather than review…
If you've been hanging around this blog for a while, you've probably noticed that I don't write negative book reviews. It's certainly true that I don't love everything I read; I don't even like everything I read. And yet, I almost always* choose to highlight the positive.
Here's why…
1. I'm a writer — part of the writing community — and I don't feel comfortable offering unsolicited public critique of my peers' work.
2. I believe every book has its readers. Even if I don't connect with a story, I can almost always point to its positive attributes, and hope the right reader picks it up.
3. There's plenty of unpleasantness in the world as is, especially these days. I don't have time or energy to waste on negativity. I prefer to celebrate books I love, rather than bash books I don't enjoy.
This isn't to say that negative reviews are bad. While I appreciate enthusiastic praising when it comes to stories, I also see great value in thoughtful criticisms. That's just not what I do here.
It's simple, really. I boost books — particularly the books I love.
And you know what? It feels really good. 💙
*If I notice problematic (racist, sexist, homophobic, etc) content, I'll say so.
Welcome to the world, Jilly and Max!
August 1, 2017 July 31, 2017 2 Comments
It's here, it's here, it's here!
Kissing Max Holden has finally (FINALLY!) made its way into the world — I can hardly believe it!
(Photo credit: Bridget AKA @DarkFaerieTales_)
In case you're new around here, a brief summary of the story:
After his father has a life-altering stroke, Max Holden isn't himself. As his long-time friend, Jillian Eldridge only wants to help him, but she doesn't know how. When Max climbs through her window one night, Jill knows that she shouldn't let him kiss her. But she can't resist, and when they're caught in the act by her dad, Jill swears it'll never happen again. Because kissing Max Holden is a terrible idea.
With a new baby sister on the way, her parents fighting all the time, and her dream of culinary school up in the air, Jill starts spending more and more time with Max. And even though her father disapproves and Max still has a girlfriend, not kissing him is easier said than done. Will Jill follow her heart and allow their friendship to blossom into more, or will she listen to her head and stop kissing Max Holden once and for all?
I wrote about the beginnings of Kissing Max Holden's path to publication in On Patience, Perseverance, and the Elusive Book Deal, back in December, 2015 so I'll spare you a rehashing of how selling this book was a long, bumpy road, but please do check out that post if you're into book-ish origin stories, or if you're working on getting your own manuscript sold and need a little inspiration in the way of sticking it out.
Today, I'd like to say thank you…
Thank you to Holly West and Lauren Scobell, who selected Kissing Max Holden from a wealth of truly excellent Swoon Reads submissions, and helped me shape it into the story it is today. And thank you to Kat Brzozowski, who's offered such kindness and guidance and patience over the last year.
Thank you to Jean Feiwel, who took the genius idea of a crowd-sourced YA imprint and turned it into a reality, simultaneously making my dream of publication a reality.
Thank you to my ever diligent publicist, Kelsey Marrujo. Thank you to marketing superstar and early Kissing Max Holden champion Ashley Woodfolk. Thank you to Valerie Shea and Starr Baer for their copyediting prowess. Thank you to Emily Settle for all the things. Thank you to Rebecca Syracuse for the gorgeous, gorgeous cover. Thank you to everyone else at Swoon Reads, Fierce Reads, and Macmillan who had a hand in making my debut (and my debut experience!) so amazing.
Thank you to my agent, Victoria Marini, who is smart and honest and funny and real, and who's stuck with me through it all.
Thank you to my little group of critiquers — Alison Miller, Temre Beltz, Riley Edgewood, and Elodie Nowodazkij — for their brilliant feedback, endless inspiration, and boundless enthusiasm. All writers should be so lucky to have friends like you.
Thank you to Jessica Love, Tracey Neithercott, Jaime Morrow, Christa Desir, and Erin Bowman for sharing their wisdom, humor, and priceless critiques on Kissing Max Holden at its various stages of storydom. This book is so much better because of you!
Thank you to the #SwoonSquad for being so welcoming and warm. Thank you to my fellow 2017 middle grade and young adult authors. Your support, pep talks, and commiseration have been invaluable. Thank you to the YA community for making me feel like one of you, even in the beginning. And thank you to Jessi Kirby, Miranda Kenneally, Jessica Love, Lisa Schroeder, and Erin Bowman for the beautiful blurbs.
Thank you to my parents, for indulging my lifelong love of reading, and for stressing the importance of education, and for making me feel loved at all times. Thank you to my brothers for providing plenty of fodder for my fictional familial relationships, and for accompanying me on the wild ride that was growing up. Thank you to my mother-in-law and father-in-law for their unwavering support, and thanks to the rest of my family for their constant excitement regarding my writing. You guys are the best!
An enormous, heart-shaped thank you to my husband, who shares Max's best traits, who always knows how to cheer me up, and who happily orders pizza when I'm in the weeds. Thank you to my daughter, who has never stopped believing this would happen, and thank you to my littlest munchkin because even now, your love of books (and me!) shines bright.
And thank you — yes, you!
Thank you for asking about my writing, for sharing my shamelessly promotional tweets/posts/images, for asking me to come to your town for a signing, for passing out my bookmarks, for preordering Kissing Max Holden, for requesting it at your library, for talking about it with the readers in your life, for complimenting its cover, its summary, and its blurbs. Thank you, so much, for your tireless support.
Because it's release day, I'm going to drop a few links below — you know, should you want to order Kissing Max Holden for yourself or your favorite book lover. You should also be able to find it at most major brick-and-mortar book retailers, as well as many independent bookstores. If you can't find it, just ask! Most stores are more than willing to order requested books. 🤗
Order Kissing Max Holden from Amazon
Order Kissing Max Holden from Indie Bound
Order Kissing Max Holden from Barnes and Noble
Order Kissing Max Holden from BAM!
Order Kissing Max Holden from Target
Order Kissing Max Holden from Powell's
Order a signed copy of Kissing Max Holden from One More Page Books
Kissing Max Holden's launch party is this Saturday, August 5th, 7PM – 8PM at One More Page Books in Arlington, VA. All are welcome, and I hope to see you there!
And I'll be on tour next week, so if you're in Richmond VA, Charlotte NC, Asheville NC, Atlanta GA, or Greenville SC, please do come see me, my tour buddy, Christina June, and our lovely special guests!
For information on other future appearances, visit my Out and About page.
And… I think that's it.
I'm officially an author now.
Dreams do come true. 💕
8 Lessons Learned From Subbing to Swoon Reads
This is a reposting of an article I wrote for the YA Buccaneers, a blog run by a group of wonderful YA authors — one that has since dropped anchor because those authors have become all sorts of busy with authorly things. Since the Buccaneers are no more, I wanted to save this material and keep it available, as I think it's helpful to those who are considering submitting their manuscripts to Swoon Reads (my publisher). I'm reposting as is, with only a few supplemental additions, which I've marked with asterisks.
First, some background information on Swoon Reads, borrowed from the Swoon Reads "FAQ" page:
"Swoon Reads publishes young adult and new adult romance novels. Writers can submit their original, unpublished manuscript to the Swoon Reads website, and readers who sign up can rate and comment on manuscripts to help us [editors] choose which titles we want to publish. Swoon Reads is an imprint of Macmillan publishing under Feiwel & Friends and was founded by Jean Feiwel."
I submitted my contemporary YA romance, Kissing Max Holden, to Swoon Reads in early October (*2015). Here's what I've learned so far…
1. Submit for the right reasons.
I spent months exploring Swoon Reads and thinking about whether I wanted to upload my swooniest manuscript, Kissing Max Holden, to the site. Factors that led me to believe Swoon Reads is an opportunity worth pursuing:
The untraditional path to publication Swoon Reads offers is very cool. They get readers involved and consider their opinions when deciding whether to acquire stories. (*Though, Swoon Reads is not a popularity contest. The Swoon Team is looking for quality manuscripts that fit in among their list. While ratings and comments are important, they aren't all that matters.)
Swoon Reads members leave reflective comments on submitted manuscripts, Swoon Reads authors, editors, and publicists blog about the writing and publication processes, and readers share the stories they love via social media. All of this fosters a community that is helpful, warm, and enthusiastic. (*I continue to experience this sense of encouraging community, more than eighteen months after selling Kissing Max Holden!)
I've read a few Swoon Reads stories and they're wonderful. Unique concepts, lovely prose, compelling relationships, and characters who leap off the page. The quality is extraordinary.
I truly believe my story is a great fit for Swoon Reads. I'm a romance girl through and through (Kissing Max Holden is proof!), and I'm all for an imprint that celebrates swoon.
2. Submitting to Swoon Reads is fairly simple.
You'll need an original YA or NA manuscript of at least 45,000 words, formatted to the Swoon Reads specifications. Swoon Reads focuses on romance of all sorts, so bring on the swoon no matter what genre you write. (*Now, Swoon Reads focuses on all YA, whether it includes romance or not! If you write fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, etc, keep Swoon Reads in mind.)
3. Entice Swoon Reads members/potential readers with an appealing cover.
It's okay to use the default cover provided by Swoon Reads, but I recommend creating a cover image that captures the tone of your story. I made Kissing Max Holden's cover using a free stock image and the photo editing site Pic Monkey.
(*This homemade cover will always hold a special place in my heart, but I love the final cover designed by Swoon Reads so much more!)
4. It's important to nail down your manuscript's genre.
Swoon Reads categorizes stories so it's easy for readers to find what they're interested in. Once you've chosen a genre (contemporary, adventure, historical, paranormal, etc.) you can get even more specific. For example, under the "Contemporary" heading, you'll find these subtopics: Beach/Summer, Holiday, School, Family, Issue, Friendship, Mystery.
5. Snag readers with irresistible story descriptions.
If you submit to Swoon Reads, you'll need a short pitch, as well as longer query-like summary. For me, this was the hardest part of the submission process! I tend to be wordy, and it was a challenge to pare my pitch and summary down while ensuring they grabbed the attention of potential readers.
6. Promote, promote, promote.
Swoon Reads is all about reader feedback, which means you've got to attract, you know, readers. After I submitted Kissing Max Holden, I had to get brave and spread the word. (Why is it SO scary to share our work with the world?!) Here's what's worked for me in the way of promotion:
I've posted my story's cover on all of my social media platforms, and I've shared about how Swoon Reads works, which has people excited. Even those who don't normally read YA romance seem to be eager to be part of the publishing process; lots of my family members and friends have created Swoon Reads accounts because they want to help give writers a shot at a book deal.
I've created graphics with Kissing Max Holden teasers to post on Instagram and Twitter and, since my story's main character is an aspiring pastry chef, I've shared photos of my own baked goods along with the story's link.
I've talked about the Swoon Reads process on my blog, and I've shared the story's first chapter with an accompanying link, so those who'd like to read more can.
For me, the biggest help in spreading the word about Kissing Max Holden has been the people who've read and enjoyed the story. I feel so lucky to have had readers and fellow writers recommend Kissing Max Holden to their friends and followers via social media.
7. Engaging with readers can be fun.
I think we've all heard some version of this very important publishing advice: Don't respond to reviews! Except at Swoon Reads, writers are encouraged to reply to the comments left on their stories. This, at first, made me very nervous. (What if someone hated my story and listed all the reasons why they thought it was terrible? I'd have to come up with a gracious response while simultaneously sobbing and eating a gallon of ice cream.) But here's the thing: Swoon Reads members are awesome, and they love stories, and they want to help writers improve. Have all the comments my story's received been glowing accolades? Not exactly. But every single one has been thoughtful and kind and enthusiastic, and it's a pleasure to respond with my heartfelt thanks.
There's no guarantee that any one book submitted to Swoon Reads will be published by the imprint. Kissing Max Holden might catch the team's collective eye, or it could be passed over. No matter the outcome, I'm so glad I posted my story on the site. I've fallen in love with its characters all over again, I've interacted with some incredible readers, and I've learned so much. So far, the experience has been amazing. (*My experience continues to be amazing. I'm so proud to be a Swoon Reads author!)
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May 10, 2016 May 10, 2016 17 Comments
My friend Riley Edgewood got me started on Bullet Journaling, a notebook organizational system that helps with structuring your days/weeks/months. I like it because it's super flexible and easy to change up day-to-day or week-to-week. I've been using my Bullet Journal to track habits, make to-do lists, catalogue IG challenges, scribble down book ideas and revisions notes, and all sorts of other things. Here's a comprehensive video, if you're curious.
I recently finished The Year We Fell Apart, a contemporary YA romance. I enjoyed it very much, particularly the way Emily Martin gender-flipped the bad boy/good girl trope. Declan was totally swoonworthy! Now, I'm reading Summer Skin by Kristy Eagar, because Aussie authors are the freaking best.
Still obsessing over Game of Thrones and Outlander. I recently watched Laggies, which was entertaining and, in my opinion, under-hyped. My family and I saw The Jungle Book last weekend, which was InCrEdIbLe — such perfect casting. And my husband and I started watching Mercy Street, a PBS drama about two nurses who support opposing sides during the Civil War. It's set close to where I live in Northern Virginia, so that's fun.
I recently finished Renee Ahdieh's The Wrath & the Dawn in preparation for its follow-up, The Rose & the Dagger. This rich, romantic fantasy's just as incredible upon second read, and I can't wait to dive into the sequel. Now, I'm listening to Judy Blume's In the Unlikely Event. Guys, remember when I met Judy Blume? *happy sigh*
Our recent trip to President Lincoln's Cottage, a beautiful house three miles from the White House where Lincoln and his family moved shortly after their son died of Typhoid fever (thanks to drinking water pumped right out of the Potomac). I had no idea this "cottage" even existed, but I'm so glad we left the beaten path to visit. The tour's fantastic, and it was really cool to see a more humanized side of President Lincoln. Did you know he used to ditch his security detail so he could ride his horse into the city alone, and sometimes he'd pass by Walt Whitman and they'd give each other these respectful little bows? So cool. Highly recommend this spot if you're ever visiting our nations' capital.
I'm typing this post yesterday (Monday, May 9th) and I'm HIGHLY anticipating the Fierce Reads event I'm going to tonight at the Bethesda Library. Marie Rutkoski's going to be there, and my inner fan girl is going cRaZy.
You'll check out the following Goodreads lists: YA Novels of 2017, YA Debuts 2017, 2017 Debut YA/MG Novels, and Books Published by Swoon Reads. Kissing Max Holden has found its way onto all of them, which is so exciting! Maybe you'd like to vote for my debut, or add it as "To Read".
I won Camp NaNoWriMo!
I'm chipping away at my second round of Kissing Max Holden edits.
I'm having tons of fun with a couple of Instagram challenges.
I'm reading two amazing books.
Summer's right around the corner.
Did you post a "Currently…" this week?
Let me know in the comments, and I'll be sure to visit!
April 26, 2016 April 26, 2016 17 Comments
Barns. (Is that weird?) There are a couple in my current WiP, and we spotted a few that were really cool during a recent trip to Gettysburg. My husband, patient as he is, indulged my requests to "Pull over so I can get a picture!" I have no desire to live on an actual working farm, but I'd really love to have a beautiful red barn on my property one day.
In observance of Autism Awareness Month, I'm reading How to Say I Love You Out Loud by fellow Swoon Reads author Karole Cozzo and so far it's excellent! Unrequited love and family discord are two of my favorite themes when it comes to contemporary YA, and How to Say I Love You Out Loud has both.
Outlander. I recently binged, and I've got a huge crush on Jamie (you're welcome). I'm also obsessed with the history and the romance and the costumes — all of it. But oh God, the last two episodes of the first season… my heart. Also watching: Game of Thrones: predictably upsetting yet totally addictive. I've gotta say, I'm reading all sorts of rave reviews about the first episode of season 6, but I was kind of eh about it. I loved the scene where Cersei and Jaime talked about Myrcella (man, Cersei's really starting to grow on me) and of course I adored Daenerys's conversation with the Dothraki Khal, but Jon Snow… 😢
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys, which is blowing me away. The four points of view are equally fascinating, and I can't wait to see how each character's story connects back to the others. I'm a big fan of Ruta Sepetys's Out of the Easy and so far, Salt to the Sea is just as extraordinary.
How to successfully close out Camp NaNoWriMo (I'm so close to meeting my goal!) while at the same time chipping away at round two of my Kissing Max Holden edits (it's coming together, guys!). Traditionally, I'm not so great at juggling two projects at once, but I'm striving to become better as far as setting word-count/pages-revised targets and hitting them.
This Thursday's lunch with two of my favorite writing buddies, this weekend's proposed brunch with a couple of fellow Swanky Seventeens, getting my car back from the shop (sad day when you get side-swiped in a no-fault state), and some celebration-worthy news I'll hopefully get to share with you soon…
You'll check out the following Goodreads lists: YA Novels of 2017, YA Debuts 2017, 2017 Debut YA/MG Novels, and Books Published by Swoon Reads. Kissing Max Holden has found its way onto all of them, which is so exciting! Maybe you'd like to vote for my debut, or add it as "To Read". Also! Last week I interviewed 2016 debut author Lucy Keating about her recently released YA speculative fiction/romance, Dreamology for The Swanky Seventeens. I hope you'll take a moment to read it.
Springtime. We've been enjoying a stretch of beautiful weather and scores of lovely flowers are blooming and I'm feeling extra optimistic and cheerful.
The recent restock I did of my Bath & Body Works cache. I've been a fan of their body creams and shower gels and candles since I worked there a million years ago, which is also when I discovered my signature scent: Moonlight Path. (A Thousand Wishes is a new favorite.) You can stock up, too, because Signature Scents are currently buy three, get two free. Such a bargain!
The Weight of Feathers by Anna-Marie McLemore which is like Romeo and Juliet if the Capulets and Montagues were traveling circus-esque performers. The writing is lovely and the story is so imaginative. I'm really enjoying it so far.
Season 2 of The 100, finally! I'm woefully behind on TV viewing, but I'm definitely wrapped up in this second season of a show I never would've imagined liking. Movie-wise, my husband and I recently saw The Revenant, which was excellent. Super graphic and visceral and intense. I can totally see why Leonardo DiCaprio is getting so many accolades during this award season.
Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family, a non-fiction book that's both compelling and accessible. It centers around a set of identical twin brothers, Jonas and Wyatt, and Wyatt's slow (often rocky) transition into his true self, a girl named Nicole. I've learned so much about gender and gender identity thanks to this book, and I'm so impressed with Nicole and her strength. I highly recommend giving it a read.
The #AuthorLifeMonth photo challenge, hosted by Dahlia Adler. It's all about books and writing and inspiration, and I'm having a blast with it. Check out the hashtag on Instagram for pictures from days 1 and 2, then join us!
My birthday… It's in a few weeks and I'll be 35 and I'm feeling pretty chill about it, actually. Here's to another year of wisdom and experience, I guess. 😉
For another month of excellent reading. January was full of stand-out books, all of which I reviewed in my monthly Wrap-Up post. If you're looking for recommendations, I've got four YAs and an adult fantasy (The Night Circus — love, love, love!) for you to consider. Hopefully February will bring just as many amazing stories.
Remember my last Currently… post, in which I wished for snow? Well, we got it! A legit blizzard hammered the east coast; it started snowing last Friday at lunchtime and didn't stop until late Saturday night. We had feet of snow — there's still tons of it lining the roads. My daughter and her friends have had so much fun playing in it (she was out of school for seven days, plus the weekend in-between) and we didn't lose power, so well done, winter.
On Patience, Perseverance, & the Elusive Book Deal
In case you missed it, Kissing Max Holden sold to Swoon Reads/Macmillan!
What a whirlwind these last few weeks have been! I'm thrilled, grateful, overwhelmed (in the best way), and just really, really relieved.
You see, I was starting to think this publishing thing might not happen for me. I've been at it a long time. I've had a lot of almosts and not-quites and so many incidents of um, maybe… wait, actually… no, thanks I'd need a bazillion blog posts to cover them all.
Real talk: It's been a challenge to press on, to keep at it through years of polite declines. It's been tough to keep writing through persistent disappointment. I've considered giving up more times than I can count.
Some backstory…
I began writing with the goal of publication when my daughter was a year old. We lived in a rainy Washington town, then moved to beautiful Monterey, then to the steamy Florida panhandle, then to bustling Virginia – moves during which I continued to draft stories. As I've meandered around the country and along the rutted road to publication, my husband has left for and returned from four separate deployments and earned a master's degree, and my daughter has become a confident, story-loving third grader. I've written through tons of change and loads of personal challenges, along with countless revisions, hundreds of rejections, and dozens of Katy's a wonderful writer, but…
Kissing Max Holden's sale hasn't come easy.
When I started my first manuscript in 2008, I was convinced it would be The One. I would field multiple offers from agents, and then my tome (let's call it what it was) would sell at auction and be loved be all, the end.
That manuscript didn't sell, or even score me an agent. It was really, really bad.
I wrote a second manuscript, the plotless, melodramatic story that, after many years and many rewrites, would become Kissing Max Holden. Even then, messy and flawed, I loved it. I queried it, and while it was received with more enthusiasm than my first effort, it didn't go anywhere.
It was around this time that a lot of my writer friends were starting to sign with literary agents and (seemingly quickly and with very few hurdles) began to sell their books. I was thrilled for them. Truly. But I'd be a liar if I said I wasn't a little jealous, too.
I wrote a third manuscript — a ghost story, my strongest yet — and signed with an agent. She submitted the manuscript to editors. It didn't sell, but that was okay because it's not uncommon for first-books-on-sub to go unsold. I started working on that plotless, melodramatic manuscript again, the future Kissing Max Holden, because Jillian and Max were still in my head. But then I had to set it aside because things went awry with my then-agent, who I ultimately left.
I was discouraged – I felt like I'd taken a huge step backward – so I worked harder. I signed with a new agent, Victoria Marini, who is awesome. I wrote a new manuscript, a bleak tale with three 3rd-person points of view and a tragic ending. Drafting it was difficult but fulfilling, and editors generally liked the story, but not enough to buy it.
I was really disappointed.
So, I went back to my previous manuscripts; I was looking for familiarity, for comfort. I worked on the ghost story I'd first been signed for, and the manuscript that's now Kissing Max Holden. I developed characters. I raised stakes. I intensified relationships. I improved pacing. I rewrote, and rewrote, and rewrote. My work improved and, in the meantime, I experienced some submission close-calls. But no successes.
Years had passed since I started writing and, honestly, I felt like I'd done my time in the trenches. I'd congratulated my more triumphant friends with sincere smiles and undeniable pings of envy. I'd waded through some serious BS and a lot of rejection. Surely it would be my turn soon.
I wrote on, because what else was I supposed to do?
I branched out; I drafted a story about an epic road trip, and worked on a NaNoWriMo project with bits of verse. I read a lot. I revised a lot. I went on a writing retreat. I traded manuscripts with my talented CPs, and learned from their writing. I tried to focus more on the craft, the art, the experience, and less on the business.
Still, Jillian and Max and their complicated romance lingered. Kissing Max Holden was my second attempt at a novel, and the first time I felt like I might be able to make it at this writing thing. Authors often talk about the "book of their heart" – a story that is personal and particularly significant. To borrow from Beth Revis, a project that is "ripped from their soul" and means more than any other. For me, that book has always been Kissing Max Holden. Even as I wrote new stories, lovely stories that made me proud, I couldn't let this story go.
And then I happened upon Swoon Reads…
See, the Swoon Reads model is different. Instead of manuscripts languishing in slush piles or on editors' desks while writers wait and wonder and stress, Swoon Reads puts power into the hands of real readers. It works like this: Writers upload their manuscripts, promote them as they see fit, and hope Swoon Reads members will read, rate, and comment. Manuscripts that are highly rated are read and considered for publication by the Swoon Reads staff.
To me, Kissing Max Holden felt like the perfect Swoon Reads story – it's about falling in love, after all. And so, after several months of research and consideration, I uploaded my story to the site. Then I (anxiously) waited for the November 15th deadline – the date after which the Swoon Reads staff would start considering manuscripts.
While I waited, I did two things: I started a new story (it's currently sitting pretty at 30K words) and applied to be a substitute teacher in my daughter's school district, mostly because I was tired of piling all my eggs in the book deal basket.
Seriously. What if it never happened?
Between drafting my new story and obsessively checking Swoon Reads ratings, I accepted a one-month substitute teaching position. I figured Swoon Reads would need weeks (at the very least) to read manuscripts and come to a decision about which stories to pursue. I figured I'd be done with my long-term sub job by the time I heard anything, good or bad. I figured I'd keep busy while I waited…
Wouldn't you know it — I got an email from Swoon Reads just as I was leaving school after my very first day of substitute teaching.
They wanted to talk about Kissing Max Holden.
I had a delightful chat with Swoon Reads staffers Lauren and Holly — about my story, its strengths and weaknesses, revision ideas, and an actual publishing contract. My heart was pounding and my head was spinning, but there was never a question in my mind as to whether I would choose to work with Swoon Reads; I couldn't wait to work with Swoon Reads!
Lots has happened between then and now: emails with my agent, emails with Swoon Reads, phone calls with my husband and my family, a celebratory pizza-and-Bud-Light dinner, revision brainstorming sessions, and a mock-up book cover drawn by my daughter.
Honestly, it still doesn't feel real. But it is, and I'm over the moon. I have been since the day I got that first Swoon Reads email…
I've been at this writing thing long enough to learn some stuff, and since I'm being all reflective and candid, I thought I'd share the nuggets of wisdom I've collected over the years…
Everyone's journey is different. There is no right or wrong road to publication. Don't be afraid to try knew things – to take chances!
Positivity is crucial. Surround yourself with people who want you to succeed as badly as you want to succeed yourself.
Timing is very much a factor. So is luck.
Nobody is judging you for how long you've been at it — except for, maybe, you. Keep your eyes on your own paper is very good advice.
If you seek representation, sign with a competent, encouraging, savvy agent. Trust your intuition.
Be kind. Be gracious. Return favors. Say thank you. People will remember you and the way you've behaved.
Write the sort of book you want to read. Your story has to interest you before it'll interest anyone else.
Related: Write the sort of book that'll stretch your skills and your creativity. Learn. Grow.
Find smart, supportive CPs. When in doubt (or in need of a boost), turn to those CPs.
Always have your next project(s) in mind.
Don't. Give. Up.
Finally, all the gratitude to my husband and my daughter, my parents and my in-laws – thank you for believing this would happen. Victoria – thank you for sticking with me, for your savviness and positivity. Alison, Temre, Riley, Elodie – thank you for years of friendship, emails of commiseration, and words of encouragement. You (and your writing) inspire me. Tracey, Amie, Jessica, Liz, Erin, Amanda, Jolene, Jaime, Kate, Taryn, and Christa, thank you for your support and feedback and enthusiasm. My writing is better because of you. And to everyone who read, rated, and commented on Kissing Max Holden over at Swoon Reads… I owe you oodles of cookies!
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My new Nikes, which I've been eyeing for months. Chestnut Praline Lattes with coconut milk, 'cause everything's better with coconut milk. Erin Condren notebooks — since I'm going with an InkWell Press Planner in 2016 (!!!), I used my stockpile of EC credits to score a notebook and several dividers, and I'm going to use it to record family recipes. Finally, Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting — so yummy!
I recently finished Violent Ends, an anthology about a school shooting which totally blew me away. Find my review and an opportunity to win a copy of your own HERE. Last night I finished The Game Plan by Kristin Callihan, the recently released third book in her Game On series, which I'm kind of obsessed with. A smutty good time. 😉 Now I'm reading Grave Mercy by Robin LeFevers, which is excellent so far.
Parks and Recreation. Sitcoms aren't usually my thing, but this one… I've been watching compulsively, and ~literally~ every episode makes me laugh. Plus, they're short, easy to fit in while I'm folding laundry or cleaning a bathroom. (My life is so glam.)
I 💜 Echosmith!
My WiP, a contemporary YA set in Northern Virginia/DC. It's been extra fun to draft because I've taken myself on a few field trips to visit some of the locations where scenes are set. For example, the Washington National Cathedral, which is gorgeous. My WiP's hovering right around 30K, and I'm currently brainstorming fun and unexpected ways to move it forward.
November 15th, the last day readers can leave ratings and comments on their favorite Swoon Reads stories to help give them a shot at publication. After the 15th, Swoon Reads editors will start reading and considering… All the nerves! (Find my story, Kissing Max Holden, HERE.)
Related… A reader at Swoon Reads recently left the loveliest comment on Kissing Max Holden — totally made my day. An excerpt from her review: This seems like it wasn't written to impress anyone. No ego in it – just humanity in all its joyous and shattering pieces.
That I could relive this night! I met Judy Blume, guys, and she was wonderful. So sweet and enthusiastic and encouraging and inspirational. She was exactly the woman I've imagined over the nearly thirty years that I've been a fan. ❤
Sip Swap is approaching! I've signed up for this super fun writers' mug exchange hosted by Kelsey Macke and Jessica Love — have you?!


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Mystic Theatre Celebrates Their Silver Jubilee
The Mystic Theatre will celebrate 25 years (silver jubilee) of hosting prolific music this year. From its humble beginnings in 1992, the North Bay's premiere music venue has become the staple concert venue in Petaluma.
The Mystic Theatre was built in 1911 and started as host to Vaudeville Theatre, and over the years the venue turned into a movie Theatre bearing various names. Only in 1992 was it converted back into a performance Theatre, the music venue boosts a full bar and restaurant access bringing music goers to it's art deco doors from all over the valley. The hallmark of downtown Petaluma, The Mystic Theatre can been seen in movies like "American Graffiti" and "Peggy Sue Got Married."
Thomas Cussins, founder of Ineffable Live, and his team have been curating the line-up and quietly working behind the scenes at The Mystic Theatre for the last two years, to bring great live music to the North Bay. The Mystic's stage has already hosted renowned acts this year including, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, The Revivalists, Bone Thugs n Harmony, Lucero, Matisyahu, Robert Cray, STRFKR, Gregory Alan Isakov, Robin Trower, Ozomatli and Lukas Nelson.
"Anniversaries are always times to celebrate the best of the past while we work and aspire toward the brightest possible future. This year we celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Mystic Theatre and Ineffable Live is proud to continue the tradition of bringing the best line-ups to entertain and promote good music to our community," remarks Cussins.
Upcoming 25th anniversary shows inlcude Shaggy, Los Amigos Invisibles, The Green, Rising Appalachia, Brothers Comatose and end with Petaluma favorite Tommy Castro ringing in NYE 2018! You can check out the the full line-up at The Mystic Theatre here.
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Based in Santa Rosa, CA. We are a small group of gamers that get together once a month and manage getting the whole gang together at least four times a year and have a LAN party. Not only do we promote our LAN parties, but we're here to help you promote your's! Anybody hosting a LAN party in the Sonoma County, CA area, or close by, is welcome to post in our forums, and build a gathering. I'm sure many of us would like to come to your LAN party, and we've got tables, chairs, switches, servers, etc., that we may be able to bring along!
In the Beginning we used to be die hard Quake2 fans (Lithium mods, yumm...), and have been through our Unreal Tournament, Counter-Strike, Quake3, Call of Duty, and Battlefield 1942/Desert Combat phases. The Battlefield series has since dominated our FPS games, and we're currently into Battlefield 3. We've also played a number of other network games to round out the evenings. We share in hosting and the big get togethers usually occur at Dein_Time's place. Dien_Time made a "GIANT" step and converted his garage into the ultimate LAN_O_ROMA room; "the big kids play room". Complete with outlets on the ceiling, cushy carpeting, four big tables providing room for 16 players. Three dedicated servers, and a smokin' fast internet connection. The main goal is to make it "FUN". We're a mixed bag from, Dead_Girl (need I say more) to Ðr. Ðèáth, his track ball in one hand and joy stick in the other (should see him go, make ya sick just watching).
Fragster.com Is all about getting local gamers together. It's a news and information source for current members and a broadcast to gamers of the area that attending Fragster LAN parties can be FUN! We are always looking for new host's with places to hang out at :) and if you'd like to join in on the festive fragster LAN parties, what are you waiting for! Create a Fragster Account and we'll count you in for the next meat.
We have a TeamSpeak3 server we use for our online game time. Fragster members are welcome to join us on our xfire group, squad up in a game, and throw down with some strategy on TeamSpeak.
Community: Fragster.com Domain For Sale?
The good folk at Fragster.de have inquired again about purchasing our domain name. This time, instead of just offering some beer ...MMmmm, beer :) they asked for a real figure. I suppose if their really interested, and it's worth our while, we might be willing to sell it, and use a different domain. Parhaps Fragster.us!


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import java.nio.file.Files;
import java.nio.file.Path;
import java.nio.file.Paths;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.logging.Level;
import java.util.logging.Logger;

import org.jboss.shrinkwrap.api.Archive;
import org.jboss.shrinkwrap.api.ArchivePath;
import org.jboss.shrinkwrap.api.Filter;
import org.jboss.shrinkwrap.api.Filters;
import org.jboss.shrinkwrap.api.Node;
import org.jboss.shrinkwrap.api.asset.Asset;
import org.jboss.shrinkwrap.impl.base.path.BasicPath;
import org.wildfly.swarm.undertow.internal.DefaultWarDeploymentFactory;
import org.wildfly.swarm.undertow.internal.UndertowExternalMountsAsset;

/** Archive mix-in supporting static content serving for .war files.
 *
 * @author Bob McWhirter
 */
public interface StaticContentContainer<T extends Archive<T>> extends Archive<T> {

    Logger log = Logger.getLogger(StaticContentContainer.class.getName());

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                asset = new UndertowExternalMountsAsset(tempAsset.openStream());
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                asset = (UndertowExternalMountsAsset) node.getAsset();
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        // Add external mounts for static content so changes are picked up
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        if (Files.exists(webResources)) {
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        return (T) this;
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                addAsDirectory(nodePath);
            } else {
                add(node.getAsset(), nodePath);
            }
        }
        return (T) this;
    }
}

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Members of RISE, Scottish Greens and NUS Scotland vented their frustration at the pro-immigrant rally in Glasgow tonight.
Hundreds of protesters made their way to George Square in Glasgow city centre tonight to demonstrate against the vote for the UK to leave the European Union.
While a Remain majority swept across the nation, a vote for Brexit was declared this morning, leaving citizens of the United Kingdom feeling deflated, concerned and in most cases, angry.
People of all ages and backgrounds, including Deacon Blue's Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh, attended the pro-immigrant rally tonight organised by NUS Scotland with Maggie Chapman from the Scottish Greens and Jonathon Shafi from RISE speaking at the event.
Scores of Yes flags, European Union flags and IndyRef2 flags were up full mast amongst the crowds and banners on full display - one reading "End London Rule".
Speaking on a megaphone, Greens' co-covener and director of Aberdeen University Maggie Chapman opened the speeches, proclaiming her sadness, anger and frustration.
"Let's show Scotland we are not alone.
"The nature of the Brexit campaign over the last few months has been nothing but racist."
Jonathon Shafi of RISE made his points loud and clear surrounding the shock decision to leave European Union.
"The Referendum brought forward the most poisonous elements of society on both sides of the debate"
"It brought forward hate, division, racism, prejudice."
"If we don't mobilise for independence now, we are never going to be able to do it."


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Book Review: Nowhere But Here
June 12, 2015 by Michelle Leave a Comment
Author: Katie McGarry
I have always thought Katie McGarry's writing to be raw and gritty; authentic and intense; bringing two people from completely different worlds together to discover that they have a lot in common and Nowhere But Here is all of these things.
Nowhere But Here is the latest novel by McGarry and the first novel in a brand new series with a completely new backdrop, Thunder Road home of the Reign of Terror Motorcycle Club.
I have had this book on my wishlist ever since I found out that it was being written. I have had it on my TBR shelf for almost a month taunting and tempting me. Finally I could resist no longer and picked it up.
Nowhere But Here is a contemporary young adult novel with not a school in sight, though our leads are both in school we open at the beginning of the summer holidays. Oz has just graduated and Emily is being encouraged to visit some out of state colleges over her summer holidays.
Thunder Road is the home of the Reign of Terror motocycle club, and the centre of this new series. Motorcycle clubs often get really bad press, much of the time you only hear about the negatives and many people make snap judgements based on assumptions and appearances. Bikers are often feared for their large stature, tattoos and black leather, regardless of their demeanour. Katie McGarry has explored a motorcycle club behind their appearances and painted a very different picture.
Reign of Terror has the look of the stereotypical MC but we soon discover there are two very different types of club. Reign of Terror is a legit MC who live within the law and are very much about family. The club become family and it's all about brotherhood and loyalty.
Emily is a seventeen year old content living in her little bubble at home in Florida with her mum and dad. She has led quite a sheltered and protected life, except for that one night when she was eight…. She likes her life simple and predictable and contained in Florida. She has come to accept the once yearly visit from her biological father but never really engaged enough to enjoy them.
Curiousity about her biological father has always been present, it's what started the once yearly visits, but exploring that curiousity feels like a betrayal of the father who chose her, loves her and is always there for her. Details have never been forthcoming about her biological father and with her mother's reluctance to talk about her past Emily has been kept very much in the dark.
Oz is also seventeen and he has grown up right in the middle of Reign of Terror, it is the only life he has ever known and it is the only life he wants. From the time he was old enough to understand he has wanted to earn his patch and a job in the security company owned by the club. He was made to wait until he graduated from high school to even be considered for a patch and the time has finally come.
Both these teens think they have things figured out, they think they know where there life is headed and then their two very different worlds collide.
McGarry explores the stereotypes and the snap judgements that people make from the other side. We get an inside look into the effect that has on the kids growing up in a motorcycle club and how they have needed to defend their way of life. The way it has been approached is beautifully done, focusing on the loyalty and the brotherhood; the feeling of being involved in something bigger than yourself and your immediate family.
Nowhere But Here was an absolute emotional roller coaster, I had tears on more than one occasion as my heart broke for these characters.
There is an element of the good girl falls for bad boy and all hell breaks loose but it is so much more than that.
Emily is a good girl who was raised as far from the world of the MC as possible but she still managed to end up traumatized and crippled by fear. Her journey through this book teaches her a lot about herself and allows her to start facing some of those fears as she uncovers details of the past that will shake her foundations.
Nowhere But Here is written in a two person narrative with alternating chapters by Emily and Oz giving us a birds-eye view into their heads. I am getting used to reading books written in this style so am quite good at keeping the characters straight in my head but at times in this one I had to reread a couple of times to work out whose eyes I was looking out of but I think that was just me.
I knew I had seen it somewhere… Goodreads says: "Pitched as West Side Story meets Sons of Anarchy" and in those times where I found I had to put the book down and deal with real life, under protest, I found myself thinking about this in terms of Sons of Anarchy and thinking that Reign of Terror is the type of club that Sons of Anarchy started out as but by the end of the series the only thing the two clubs had in common was the skull on their patch and that sense of brotherhood, that knowing that you would lay your life on the line for the brotherhood.
Nowhere But Here explores relationships, family and the devastation left in the wake of dishonesty. It is the story of looking past what's on the surface and discovering your place in the world. It looks at life in a motorcycle club and there are some comparisons to a motorcycle gang. From early on we discover that there is more to the story than meets the eye but it isn't until the final act that all the pieces are uncovered. There were some definite twists that I didn't see coming and some emotional scenes of world rocking loss.
I loved Nowhere But Here and I can not wait to see what else is going to happen on Thunder Road. I love the Pushing The Limits series and its characters but I think Thunder Road is going to give it a definite run for its money. I will be keeping an eye out to see if any familiar characters pop up in upcoming volumes though I can tell you that.
To learn more about Katie McGarry and her work you can find her on Twitter, Facebook and her Website.
Nowhere But Here is available now through Harlequin Teen and all good booksellers.
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Q: How to execute a POST and GET via AWS SQS I read few articles but either I couldn't fully understand the solution or I felt they did not answer my problem at hand. So I am asking here again.
I need to make HTTP requests POST, PUT and GET calls to an external service.
I would like to batch up my POST calls in AWS SQS and execute them.
Currently, the POST calls via a lambda function is working fine. But I am not sure how to leverage AWS SQS for these callouts and also how to store the API responses and/or webhook responses.

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I received my PhD in developmental psychology from McMaster University in 2000, and my MA in clinical psychology from Western University in 1990.
I have been teaching university courses for over 23 years. Today, I generally teach abnormal psychology, introduction to clinical psychology, perception, and exceptionalities during childhood and adolescence. I am a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, with specialties in the areas of (child) clinical psychology, school psychology, and counselling.
I have a part-time clinical practice in Brantford where I provide therapy and counselling to children, adolescents, and their families. My clinical work is informed by empirically-supported methods of assessment and treatment.
My early, dissertation work focused on the development of the perception of facial attractiveness. I examined perceptions of faces in infants, I looked at individual differences in the perception of facial beauty, and studied the role of visual experience on people's aesthetic judgments of faces.
More recently, I have been studying verbal labels of beauty, and the underlying attitudes that influence usage of beauty labels by (pre) adolescents and emerging adults. My secondary area of research is occupational health psychology. With colleagues from McMaster University, we have explored attributions made by workers and management regarding the causes of accidents, we looked at various organizational practices related to health and safety, and examined employees' perceptions of how work organization and workplace incivility impact people's mental health.
Geldart, S. (In Press). "Improving workplace health and safety: A glimpse at modern organizational practices." To appear in C. Cooper and R. Burke (Eds.), Violence & Abuse in the Workplace. UK: Taylor & Francis.
Marchiondo, L. A., Cortina, L. M., Shannon, H. S., Haines, T., Geldart, S., & Griffith, L. (2015). "Service with a smile meets customer with a snarl: Implications for worker wellbeing." In M. Paludi (Ed.), Bullies at Work. Westport, CT: Praeger.
Geldart, S. (2014). "Health and safety in today's manufacturing industry." In N. Bassim (Volume Editor), Health, Safety and Environmental Issues, Vol. 8 of Comprehensive Materials Processing (S. Hashmi, Editor-in-Chief), Elsevier.
Geldart, S., & Burgoyne, S. (2013). "When attractive isn't beautiful: Exploring verbal labels of beauty." Feature Article, Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA) Online News, March issue.
Py, J., Bouffard, T., Desmette, D., Fontayne, P., Geldart, S., Gosselin, P., Lories, G., et al. (2012). "A summary of the publications appearing in ERAP from 2009 to 2011, including some notable developments that have emerged during this period." European Review of Applied Psychology, 62, 1-2.
Geldart, S. (2011). "Perceptions of attractiveness in female adolescents, university students and mothers with experience viewing immature faces." European Journal of Developmental Psychology, 8, 295-310.
Geldart, S. (2010). "That woman looks pretty, but is she attractive? Female perceptions of facial beauty and the impact of cultural labels." European Review of Applied Psychology, 60, 79-87.
Geldart, S., Smith, C.A., Shannon, H.S., & Lohfeld, L. (2010). "Organizational practices and workplace health and safety: A cross-sectional study in manufacturing companies." Safety Science, 48, 562-569.
Geldart, S. (2008). "Tall and good-looking? The relationship between raters' height and perceptions of attractiveness." Journal of Individual Differences, 29, 148-156.
MacDermid, J.C., Geldart, S., Williams, R.M., Westmorland, M., Lin, C.A., & Shannon, H. (2008). "Work organization and health: A qualitative study of the perceptions of workers." Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment, and Rehabilitation, 30, 241-254.
Cooper, P.A., Geldart, S.S., Mondloch, C.J., & Maurer, D. (2006). "Developmental changes in perceptions of attractiveness: A role for experience?" Developmental Science, 9, 530-543.
Geldart, S., Shannon, H.S., & Lohfeld, L. (2005). "Have Ontario companies improved their health and safety approaches over the last decade? A longitudinal study." American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 47, 217-226.
Mondloch, C.J., Geldart, S., Maurer, D., & de Schonen, S. (2003). "Developmental changes in the processing of hierarchical shapes continue into adolescence." Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 84, 20-40.
Mondloch, C.J., Geldart, S., Maurer, D., & Le Grand, R. (2003). "Developmental changes in face processing skills." Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 86, 67-84.
Geldart, S., Mondloch, C.J., Maurer, D., de Schonen, S., & Brent, H.P. (2002). "The effect of early visual deprivation on the development of face processing." Developmental Science, 5, 490-501.
Geldart, S., Maurer, D., & Carney, K. (1999). "Effects of eye size on adults' aesthetic ratings of faces and 5-month-olds' looking times." Perception, 28, 361-374.
Geldart, S., Maurer, D., & Henderson, H. (1999). "The effects of the height of faces' internal features on adults' aesthetic ratings and 5-month-olds' looking times." Perception, 28, 839-850.


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Five Named in England Squad
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Five Wigan players named in England Elite Performance Squad
John Bateman, Joe Burgess, Liam Farrell, Sean O'Loughlin and George Williams all retain their places
Sam Tomkins drops out but expected to return in June
Five Wigan players have maintained their place in the England Elite Performance Squad.
Following a review of both the Samoa Test and the first phase of Elite Performance Squad (EPS) sessions held between February and May, England Head Coach Wayne Bennett and his coaching staff have selected a 27-man squad for the second phase of the season.
A 31-man squad was named at the start of the season with that being cut to 27 for the second phase of the season.
John Bateman, Joe Burgess, Liam Farrell, Sean O'Loughlin and George Williams all retain their places in the squad with Sam Tomkins dropping out. Tomkins continues his recovery from a foot injury and hopes to return in June.
After a successful mid-season trip to Sydney which saw England beat a strong Samoan side in Campbelltown 30 -10 as part of their Rugby League World Cup preparations, three EPS squad meetings will be held between June and September enabling players and staff to reflect on phase one, benefit from guest speakers, strengthen relationships and work closely on the World Cup programme.
A recent inclusion in England's preparation plans is a warm-up game in Perth – where the squad will be based pre-World Cup - against an Affiliated States side made up of players from Western Australia, Victoria, South Australia and the Northern Territory. The game will be played at nib Stadium on Friday, October 20.
Four new faces have been called up into Bennett's EPS squad, including Betfred Super League's leading try-scorer, Castleford Tigers' winger Greg Eden, his team-mate Paul McShane and St Helens duo Tommy Makinson and Alex Walmsley, who wasn't selected during phase one but did make the 19-man squad for the mid-season Test.
On the Elite Performance Squad, Bennett, said: "The total number of the squad has been reduced but that's not to say that the door isn't open.
"Myself and staff are monitoring and watching players every week – we ask them to do their best for their club, improve as a player and work on the little things that will have a big difference come October.
"The 13 Super League players that travelled over for the Samoa Test have been included again; I want them to share their experiences with other members of the squad. It was an extremely positive and productive camp which resulted in an impressive display.
"I mentioned this straight after the Samoa game, but from the team I left after the Four Nations last year to the squad I'm seeing now, there is a lot of confidence in the group and individuals which is very pleasing ahead of the World Cup."
England Rugby League Elite Performance Squad:
Greg Eden (Castleford Tigers)
Luke Gale (Castleford Tigers)
Zak Hardaker (Castleford Tigers)
Mike McMeeken (Castleford Tigers)
Paul McShane (Castleford Tigers)
Michael Shenton (Castleford Tigers)
Jermaine McGillvary (Huddersfield Giants)
Scott Taylor (Hull FC)
Ryan Hall (Leeds Rhinos)
Stevie Ward (Leeds Rhinos)
Kallum Watkins (Leeds Rhinos)
Jonny Lomax (St Helens)
Tommy Makinson (St Helens)
Mark Percival (St Helens)
James Roby (St Helens)
Alex Walmsley (St Helens)
Kevin Brown (Warrington Wolves)
Daryl Clark (Warrington Wolves)
Mike Cooper (Warrington Wolves)
Ben Currie (Warrington Wolves)
Chris Hill (Warrington Wolves)
Stefan Ratchford (Warrington Wolves)
John Bateman (Wigan Warriors)
Joe Burgess (Wigan Warriors)
Liam Farrell (Wigan Warriors)
Sean O'Loughlin (Wigan Warriors)
George Williams (Wigan Warriors)


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Uncastillo (in aragonese Uncastiello) è un comune spagnolo di 883 abitanti situato nella comunità autonoma dell'Aragona.

La località è dominata da un'imponente fortezza del XII secolo, che si erge su un pendio roccioso.

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Comuni della provincia di Saragozza

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Check out my red carpet interview with Antonique Smith who is most famous for her role as Faith Evans in Notorious, based on the life of Evans' late husband, rapper The Notorious B.I.G.. She received rave reviews. The L.A. Times called her "delicious in the role" and Rolling Stone Magazine said she was "terrific". She was also praised by critics, including Jeffery Lyons who called her "one to watch". She is also singer who is serious about her music. Her first big role was on broadway in rent. Watch our conversation on the crowded red carpet below at the NAACP theater awards.


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Why UltraViolet Won't Halt the Netflix Phenomenon
It's already apparent to most video entertainment industry analysts -- fewer people are interested in owning physical media and the recent results of DVD and Blu-ray disc sales in mature markets is a leading indicator of this growing trend. Other key trends are also emerging.
Netflix helped boost subscription services to nearly 40 percent of the UK over-the-top (OTT) video entertainment market. The worldwide OTT video market reached nearly $11 billion in 2013, of which Netflix is also a significant contributor in the North American and expanding Latin American markets.
According to the latest market study by ABI Research, OTT revenue share will shift to TVOD (transactional video on demand) and advertising as new video entertainment services emerge.
Part of the driving force for TVOD, and more specifically EST (electronic sell-through), is going to be propelled by the eventual increased adoption of UltraViolet -- which today has an uncertain future.
"While we still believe UltraViolet can succeed in moving consumers to pure electronic libraries, from our conversations it is clear others are far more pessimistic. UltraViolet continues to experience some growing pains as the fragmented market prevents some of the key benefits UltraViolet touts," said Michael Inouye, senior analyst at ABI Research.
However, according to ABI's assessment, it still remains the most comprehensive solution to date. That being said, if UltraViolet fails to replace physical media this would undoubtedly impact the outlook for EST.
ABI Research expects EST to grow, but rentals will capture a significant portion of the transactional OTT market. This forecast speaks more to the impact of subscription and advertising based services than the prospects for UltraViolet as an EST platform.
The pace of change within the video market has been remarkable. The next wave of disruptive services will be national OTT services from existing pay-TV market participants -- as indicated by Verizon's acquisition of Intel Media and Sony's cloud TV hopes.
As more digital content becomes available, people's perceptions of ownership will change – instead of moving from physical media to electronic purchases (EST), video is looking increasingly like music consumption, where people access owned and subscribed libraries of content via online services.
Therefore, I believe that the odds are very much against the likelihood that UltraViolet can counter the Netflix phenomenon. Also, the biggest flaw in UltraViolet execution is the requirement to make people pay again to stream video content that they've already purchased -- the proof-of-purchase issue is the showstopper.
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Brew City Crafters LLC will host our Second Annual Spring Fling Art & Craft Fair (Booths Available) on May 11th & 12th of 2019 at The Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center's Ziegler Building in West Bend!!
There will be 90+ booths of arts & crafts and 25+ booths of vendors at this Mother's Day weekend show. Free parking is available both days of the event.
Once again, Brew City Crafters will be partnering with the Wisconsin Humane Society for this event. There will be a $3 adult admission fee for each day of this show. Half of those proceeds will go directly to the Wisconsin Humane Society.
For our Second Annual Spring Fling Art & Craft Fair, we will not be asking our vendors to contribute donations of any kind - and as per usual - we will not be asking for items to submit towards a raffle. If vendors or guests would like to make additional monetary donations to the Wisconsin Humane Society, we will be able to accept it and add 100% of those funds to the admission fee donations.
DAILY BOOTH RATES: There will be 10' x 10' booths available in the main hall for $85 (non-electric) / $100 (electric).
If you sign up for Saturday & Sunday, we will take off $5 for each daily booth rate: $85 each day becomes $160 for both days, $100 becomes $180 for both days.
The rates above are for the main hall, which is for artists and crafters only. If you represent DS/MLM, please check our discussion tab on the event page (below) to determine if we already have your company represented as we are very close to capacity for this type of booths.
For every booth, one 8' table and two chairs is included in the booth fee. However, you will need to indicate you'll need these on the application.


Fritz Ober of Munich, Bavaria.
South American Santos rosewood - with very beautiful figuring and contrasting colour shades from very dark to pale and with a slim run of the sapwood along the back centre-strip.
Design much influenced by Hermann Hauser and Torres.
Reichl - Lansdorfer pattern with black rollers and black buttons, mounted on a head faced with rosewood.
In very attractive, original, well-cared-for condition, without any repair or cracks and with very few marks. This is a beautiful and strikingly handsome instrument.
The guitars of Fritz Ober are always really beautiful and impressive. Although never copying one specific instrument, Fritz Ober's guitars are very much in the style of Hermann Hauser I but also with some deeper bass resonance of Torres guitars in mind. The plantilla / soundboard shape is very Hauseresque with some reference also to those of Manuel Ramirez and Antonio de Torres.
With air resonance around F, this guitar has deep, rich bass but with a strong and clear treble presenting an overall impressively balanced guitar that is a joy to play. For those many players appreciating the rich and beautiful tones of the traditionally-built classical guitar, here is a fine example that has the richness of sound expected from cedar, a clear and sustaining treble and overall strength required of a true concert guitar.


THE WINNIPEG SUN, Wednesday, January 21, 1987, p. 6.
Research institutes like the newly-announced Spinal Cord Research Centre are long overdue, wheelchair marathoner Rick Hansen said yesterday.
Hansen and his Man in Motion entourage were on hand yesterday at the Health Sciences Centre as hospital-officials announced the establishment of the centre.
A crowd of more than 100 hospital staff patients and well-wishers greeted Hansen as he wheeled into the foyer of HSC's Rehabilitation Centre.
Hansen told the crowd spinal cord research is one of the new frontiers in medical research.
"There has been very little energy on a relative scale focused on this area," he said.
But research done to date has brightened the hopes and lives of many spinal injury victims, he said.
"I believe for all of us that have suffered a spinal cord injury, there's got to be hope."
John Lane, executive director of the local office of Canadian Paraplegic Association also welcomed the announcement.
Many quadriplegics and paraplegics suffer from a "pile of frustrations" including poor bladder and bowel control, sexual dysfunction. and poor muscle control, he said.
Dedicated research can provide short and long-term solutions to the problems plaguing spinal injury victims, he added.
The centre's $1.35-million, five-year budget will be financed by a fund raising campaign jointly organized by the research foundation and the Canadian Paraplegic Association, said Terry Wright, chairman of the board of the HSC Research Foundation.
Staff at the new Spinal Cord Research Centre will be working towards a number of goals, one of the centre's directors said yesterday.
Dr. Hy Dubo said researchers and clinicians will strive towards more effective early treatment, rehabilitation and an eventual cure for spinal cord injury victims.
"The research we want to expand on is the quality of life," Dubo said. "A lot of headway's been made but there's still a long way to go."
Research in that area includes improving muscular function and control, especially for those patients with bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction, he said.
Dr. Susan Shefchyk, one of the HSC staffers who'll be working at the new centre, said spinal cord research is like deciphering a complex communications web.
"What (victims) are left with is a disruption in the communications."
However, tracing the gaps in the body's nerve network is a time-consuming, detailed process, she said.
Article courtesy of the Winnipeg Sun. Copyright © 1987, The Winnipeg Sun. Reprinted with permission.


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Густава Каролина Мекленбург-Стрелицкая (; , Стрелиц, герцогство Мекленбург-Стрелиц, Священная Римская империя — , Шверин, герцогство Мекленбурн-Шверин, Священная Римская империя) — немецкая принцесса из дома Мекленбургов, урождённая принцесса Мекленбург-Стрелицкая; в замужестве — герцогиня Мекленбургская, или Мекленбург-Шверинская.

Биография
Принцесса Густава Каролина родилась 12 июля 1694 года. Она была четвёртой дочерью и младшим ребёнком Адольфа Фридриха II, герцога Мекленбургского и его первой жены принцессы Марии Мекленбург-Гюстровской. Принцесса приходилась младшей сестрой Адольфу Фридриху III, герцогу Мекленбургскому. Через третий брак отца она была тётей принцессы Шарлотты Мекленбургской, королевы Великобритании.

Брак и потомство

13 ноября 1714 года принцесса Густава Каролина вышла замуж за своего двоюродного брата принца Кристиана Людвига Мекленбургского, сына Фридриха, герцога Мекленбург-Грабовского и принцессы Кристины Вильгельмины Гессен-Гомбургской. В 1747 году принц Кристиан Людвиг стал герцогом Мекленбургским под именем Кристиана Людвига II, и принцесса Каролина получила титул герцогини Мекленбургской.

В этом браке родились пятеро детей:
 принц Фридрих Мекленбург-Шверинский (9.11.1717 — 24.04.1785), герцог Мекленбург-Шверинский под именем Фридриха II Благочестивого, 2.03.1746 сочетался браком с принцессой Луизой Фридерикой Вюртембергской (3.02.1722 — 2.08.1791);
 принц Людвиг Мекленбург-Шверинский (6.08.1725 — 12.09.1778), 13.05.1755 сочетался браком с принцессой Шарлоттой Софией Саксен-Кобург-Заальфельдской (24.09.1731 — 2.08.1810);
 принцесса Ульрика София Мекленбург-Шверинская (1.07.1723 — 17.09.1813), аббатиса ;
 принцесса Луиза Мекленбург-Шверинская (род. и ум. 1730), умерла в младенчестве;
 принцесса Амалия Мекленбург-Шверинская (8.03.1732 — 24.09.1775), канонисса в Херфордском монастыре.

Герцогиня Густава Каролина умерла 13 апреля 1748 года. Она была похоронена в крипте  в Шверине.

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Ok rope tops, I have a challenge for you. Go grab your favorite rope bottom, a hunk of your favorite rope, and practice doing a basic chest harness like the one I demo here .
Got it? What was it like" Ask your bottom how she felt about the experience.
Now try this, take a caribeiner (or short hunk of rope) and loop one end though the back belt loop of your bottom and the other through the front of yours. You should now be tethered about 4-6 inches from your partner.
What changed? While the most obvious observation will be that tethered like this you have less room to move and navigate around the bottom. This may seem frustrating, however ask the bottom what changed for her (or him) I think you will be surpized.
Rope is all about connection, the strands of hemp are an extension of your want for the other, wrapping them, protecting, taking them on a trip with you.


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Kal Aqayeh-ye Olya (, also Romanized as Kāl Āqāyeh-ye 'Olyā; also known as Kāl Āqāyeh) is a village in Salehabad Rural District, Salehabad County, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 307, in 70 families.

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"Napoleon Bonaparte died 250 years ago, and since then, every day one academic book has been published about him, not counting all the other works people wrote for fun. Everybody is just fascinated with this man," says Jacques Mattei, Director of the European federation of Napoleon Cities. Mediterranean style, we are having a long, relaxing lunch at the Napoleon café in Ajaccio, Corsica, birthplace of the last European emperor.
Statue of Napoleon © Ladislaus Hoffner /wikipedia
The night before, we flew in from Paris to Napoleon Bonaparte Airport on Corsica, the mountainous Mediterranean island off the west coast of Italy and the south-east coast of France. Napoleon once said that he could smell Corsica from the sea. The scent of everlasting yellow flowers, mint, myrtle and pine is everywhere. Ajaccio is a simple provincial town with great beaches, restaurants everywhere, boats along the coasts or ferries to Italy or France, not to forget stunning red sunsets over the Mediterranean Sea. There is a taste of the Côte d'Azur and Italy in its pastel-toned, cafe-filled historic center and the trendy waterfront promenade, full of beachgoers by day and party people later on.
We are here because this year, this small but vibrant city is getting ready for a major party. On Napoleon's birthday in the middle of August, there will be fireworks, Napoleon costumes, lightshows, nightly visits and changing of the imperial guards.
Left: Napoleon's portrait | Right: House of Bonaparte © Jean-Pol GRANDMONT/wikipedia
Even though there are statues of the great general on every square, it's in the tangled old-town lanes of Ajaccio that the ghost of Napoléon Bonaparte can be felt most, with Musée de la maison Bonaparte, the house where he was born in 1769 now serving as a museum to his memory. Here, you learn the story of his humble beginnings, the story of a not very rich family which, because of one of their genius sons, became the most powerful dynasty in Europe.
The Bonapartes were minor nobility of sixteenth-century Tuscany. They might have counted themselves among the elite of Ajaccio, but they were far from rich and lived frugally, just managing enough to own their own house and garden and to employ servants. The native house is not a palace, but a modest three story building furnished in the style of the time. Nonetheless, it offers a fascinating insight into how the island's elite lived in the 18th century, as Maison Bonaparte is full of memorabilia and decor and furniture have been restored or replicated. Napoleon's parents Charles and Letizia lived with their children in four rooms on the first floor and gradually bought the second and third floors.
Napoleon played in the well-appointed rooms of the house until the age of nine, when he was sent off to school. The museum has even pin-points the exact room where he was probably born.
Ajaccio Cathedral
A Corsican Ruler
We learn that history made Napoleon an emperor. In 1768 Genoa sold sovereign rights of Corsica to France to pay its debts and Napoleon was born in Ajaccio a year later. Had he been born earlier, he would have been Italian. Had his parents not managed to get noble status under French rule, he wouldn't have gone to a military academy in Paris. Had Corsica stayed an independent country – as it was for 14 years in the 18th century – Napoleon would not have ruled France.
The Bonaparte family did not immediately profit from their son's education in Paris. In fact, while he was away, they started to have troubles with the ruler of the island. This was a former friend of Napoleon's father, but relations became so bad that the whole family fled the island. Napoleon only visited this house he grew up in three more times, while the parents eventually did return. They are buried in the church in the town center.
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Once Napoleon had conquered Europe and crowned himself emperor, he ruled Europe like a Corsican, putting his siblings in charge of parts of the empire. Elder brother Joseph became King of Spain, younger brother Louis ruled Holland, his sister was put in charge of Tuscany, while the youngest sister became Queen of Naples.
In Ajaccio, you can see how well the family eventually did for itself at the art museum, which houses part of the 30,000 artworks owned by Napoleon's uncle, Cardinal Joseph Fesch. Once Napoleon had risen to power, the Uncle Joseph received a long list of titles, including Prince of France and Prince of the Papal States. After his nephew's defeat, Fesch retired to Rome, where he spent the rest of his life collecting art. A lot of it. Now the superb art museum in Ajaccio holds the largest French collection of Italian paintings outside the Louvre. There are masterpieces by Titian, Fra Bartolomeo, Veronese, Bellini and Botticelli and several rooms are devoted to Napoleon and his family. It takes almost two hours just to see the highlights.
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Red Sunsets
Ajaccio lives from tourism and everybody on the island wants to be associated with Napoleon's presence, but in the end not much is known about the emperor's youth on Corsica. We know he was a short, skinny, Italian looking boy who spoke Corsican and Italian, but was not very good in French. We know that he was baptized at the Ajaccio Cathedral and played in the cave in the Jardins de Casone, nowadays the site of a huge Napoleon monument. In summertime, the family spent time in the lovely botanical gardens and olive groves around the Bonapartes country house at Les Milelli.
And he must have enjoyed the famous red sunsets. In the evening, Mattei takes us to visit the Isles Sanguinaires, translated as 'bloodred islands'. While the sea turns bright red with the setting sun, we look at the rocks and think we see yet another statue of Napoleon overlooking the sea. It turns out to be a Genoese lookout tower that dates from 1608 and the Genoese occupation of Corsica, but we have started to see the famous general everywhere on this island.
Ajaccio Bay
Eventually, Napoleon Bonaparte's rise and fall became one of the most spectacular in recorded history. The self-appointed emperor revolutionized Europe's military, legal and educational institutions and become a worldwide cultural icon who symbolizes military genius and political power. It's thrilling to walk in the places where he grew up, and knowing that wherever you go from here into Europe, his influence can still be felt.
The article was reproduced with permission from hi-europe.net.
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