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Thursday, January 24, 2013 3:43:58 PM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled For anyone watching "King of Nerds:":
Allison said, "Don't you just sort of....feel for Alana? I mean, everyone else in that house is either classic quick-brain-smart nerd or looks-good-in-convention-costume-trendy nerd. But her...she's like so many people that I know! I think that nearly a third of..." more
Monday, January 21, 2013 10:33:52 AM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled A new year:
Allison said, "I just realized a movie mistake in Sleepless in Seattle, one of my all-time favorite movies. I was thinking that, here in Arizona, The Wiggler could watch the ball drop and then go to bed right afterward. For some reason, it just occured to me that,..." more
Monday, January 21, 2013 10:33:52 AM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled Where are we now?:
Allison said, "David Bowie just celebrated his 66th birthday by presenting his first new song in 10 years. Where are we now?The moment you knowAs long as there's sunAs long as there's rainAs long as there's fireAs long as there's meAs long as there's you"
Monday, January 21, 2013 10:33:52 AM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled Departed ones:
Allison said, "It's weird, but whenever I think of the Gabrielle Giffords shooting that happened two years ago, all I can think of is this picture: That's our dear friend and fellow writer, Julie Prince. The caption on USA Today reads: Julie Prince of Tucson..." more
Saturday, December 15, 2012 5:46:38 PM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled Speechless (except for a few nasty words):
Allison said, "I don't even know what to say about today. What can you say, really? Aside from, "No way is my kid ever going to school or leaving my side, like, ever" (which is completely unrealistic), I have no words. Except a few really nasty ones: Fucker's..." more
Saturday, December 1, 2012 11:00:57 AM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled Seriously wondering...:
Allison said, "...is there honestly any way to carry both a purse and lunchbag gracefully? I still can't quite get the hang of it. It's even harder when trying to lead a three year old by the hand."
Friday, November 30, 2012 7:12:55 PM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled afraclose @ 2012-11-20T20:37:00:
Allison said, "So I think I've reached a decision about my writing. It occured to me a few days ago that one reason I'm feeling so much resistance towards finishing this damn novel is because I get out of practice. I've tried writing every day. Just can't keep up..." more
Friday, June 8, 2012 11:34:15 PM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled Hey, a meme! (and a really good article to get you writing!):
Allison said, "So, ever since that sad last little entry of mine, I've been meaning to write some big post to get back in the swing of things. Y'all are very sweet. <^^> Unfortunately, I just haven't done that. But I do have this! From janni "Go to page 77..." more
Friday, June 8, 2012 11:34:15 PM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled And, because I just saw this...:
Allison said, "Hungry Jack syrup truck spills onto Buttermilk PikeAnother news story this week gave me a chuckle: Scottish village of Dull becomes sister city to U.S. town of Boring"
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 1:27:16 AM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled Smile Smile Smile!:
Allison said, "Happy belated Mother's Day to all the awesome moms I know out there! I've been meaning to put this up for a few weeks, but I dunno. While I'm absurdly proud of it, I'm still a little embarrassed to admit that I've sunk back into a fandom again (even..." more
Monday, April 2, 2012 2:32:00 AM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled THIS THIS THIS THIS THIS!:
Allison said, "13 recipes using Cadbury Creme Eggs"
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 11:42:51 PM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled Secret below--Please don't read if you drool for The Hunger Games:
Allison said, "I am so frigging tired of hearing about The Hunger Games. I have no wish to see it. I have no wish to READ it. I've already read Battle Royale. I LOVED Battle Royale. Battle Royale was good. Yeah, the translation was kinda sucky and the movie stunk,..." more
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 1:32:08 AM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled Book Giveaway: Tomo Anthology:
Allison said, "Debbi Michiko has a giveaway for the new anthology Tomo: Friendship Through Fiction – An Anthology of Japanese Teen Stories which is edited by Holly Thompson. Click here to read her interview with Holly and find out about the creation of this..." more
Thursday, March 8, 2012 10:39:11 PM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled Thankful Thursday:
Allison said, "I'm thankful I'm older, wiser, still learning, and have found love. Woohoo!"
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 9:47:10 PM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled Feeling better.:
Allison said, "Thank you, guys. <^^>And, in case anyone wondered who the heck Derpy is..." more
Saturday, January 14, 2012 11:12:27 PM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled Epic ice cream! And ponies!:
Allison said, "Ben and Jerry's Cake Batter in a waffle bowl, with sparkly blue frosting and rainbow sprinkles! And a new My Little Pony episode to watch while eating it! Does it get any better?"
Sunday, January 8, 2012 11:00:02 PM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled What Teens Are Really Reading: A librarian’s informal survey uncovers the hottest YA fiction:
Allison said, "My writer/librarian friend Karen McCoy recently had her article published in the School Library Journal. She surveyed school and public librarians to find out not only which YA titles they see in the highest demand, but which they are recommending..." more
Sunday, December 25, 2011 9:39:40 PM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled afraclose @ 2011-12-25T21:01:00:
Allison said, "Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas!And, while I love the holidays, I'm ecstatic that it'll be another year before I hear "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" again."
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 12:06:10 AM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled Mall Santa surprises boys with the one thing they want for Christmas...:
Allison said, "...their mom.OMG, I can't stop crying."
Thursday, December 15, 2011 10:22:00 PM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled Thanks to that article on FB...:
Allison said, "...I've discovered Hipster Ariel. And I can't stop laughing."
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 7:15:33 PM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled FB is teh sux0r:
Allison said, "Why people like me shun Facebook.I hate that it's the new "social norm.""
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 9:57:41 PM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled The Symbolism Survey:
Allison said, "In 1963, a sixteen-year-old San Diego high school student named Bruce McAllister sent a four-question mimeographed survey to 150 well-known authors of literary, commercial, and science fiction. And he actually got responses!..." more
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 11:03:34 PM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled A new attitude shift:
Allison said, "I've always wanted a collaboration. At first, when I decided back in high school that I wanted to be a story sketch artist for Disney or Warner Brothers, I pictured myself working late into the night with gallons of mountain dew, pouring over ideas..." more
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 1:27:01 AM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled 1 in 3 in 31--10/31:
Allison said, "10/1-3: THE WISH, Gail Carson Levine ✓10/3-7: SO YESTERDAY, Scott Westerfeld ✓10/7-9: STARGIRL, Jerry Spinelli ✓10/9-12: THE EVERAFTER, Amy Huntley ✓10/12-15: CUPIDITY, Caroline Goode ✓10/15-19: THE BLACK SHEEP, Yvonne Collins and Sandy..." more
Sunday, March 24, 2013 4:57:06 AM
Allison Fraclose wrote a blog post titled Saturday:
Allison said, "About a week ago, I ended up sifting through some old LJ entries looking for a bit of information. I don't think I realized it at the time, but I did write some funny shit back then. Maybe there's hope for me yet. It's about time I sat down, took a..." more