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     Ha-ha, I’m it!

     My fine fellow blogger, Crazy Goblin managed to catch me before I made it to safe ground so now I must answer his questions – because you know what Christina Rossetti said about Goblin Men…

Q.  Have you ever been made redundant from your job and how did you feel about it?

A.  Thankfully, no.

Q.  If you were interviewing someone for a writing job, what 3 qualities would you look for and why?

A.  I would ask; do you live in a garret and have a laudanum habit?  Are you psychologically traumatised?  Can you hit a deadline?  Yes to any one of those three gets you the job.

Q.  What is your favorite board game and why?

A.  I hate board games.  Competition makes me anxious and I still have nightmares about Operation.

Q.  When you look at the stars, what do you see?

A.  Galaxies far, far away...

Q. When you look at the ocean, what does it remind you of?

A.  A big blue wobbly thing that mermaids live in.

Q.  How do you overcome writer’s block?

A.  A change of scenery  (which is just an excuse to head for a different coffee shop).

Q.  If you could say 3 encouraging things to another person, what would they be?

A.  I love you, in a million years time who is going to care?  And no, your bum doesn’t look big in that…

Q.  Do you prefer to write your stories/books/poetry/prose/articles on paper first, then type them up and edit them, or do you like to type them straight into your computer to edit?

A.  Despite having romantic notions about a quill and parchment everything goes straight on the laptop.  I didn’t learn to touch-type for nothing.

Q.  Do you like writing in one genre or more?

A.  I’m a fan of the darkly fantastic but that is a vast and multifaceted thing.  I enjoy entrail-draped gimp dungeons AND cute fluffy bunny rabbits.

Q.  As a writer, do you think actions speak louder than words?

A.  Definitely.  Words are tricksy.

Q.  What is your favorite quote and why?

A.  If there’s nothing wrong with me then there must be something wrong with the universe.

     So, scramble everyone because if I tag you it’s your turn to copy what you see here…

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     Ha-ha!  You’re it!  ;)

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     Click the picture for a review of Lily Wight ~ The Arcade Of Arts & Arcana’s year on Facebook.

     Send a friend request while you’re there for access to exclusive material :)

The Eight Of Cups (detail) Deviant Moon Tarot ©Patrick Valenza.

https://www.facebook.com/yearinreview/lilywight

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     Lily Wight ~ The Arcade Of Arts & Arcana is presenting just one Blog Of The Year Award for 2012.

     Renard Moreau is a gifted and conscientious blogger with a unique ability to speak directly and warmly to his readers.  Renard has wit, wisdom and an ability to see beauty in many things.  His blog is infinitely varied, always entertaining and enlightening by coincidence just when you need it to be.

     Renard is unlikely to be interested in or effected by this award, but his blog is heartily recommended just the same and hopefully that will make him *smile* ;)

     http://renardmoreau.wordpress.com/

     For more information click the article below ~ Blog Of The Year 2012 For Lily Wight.

     Merry Christmas Everyone! xxx

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     Virgin Blogger (published 27/2/12).

     Maybe innocence rallied support, or perhaps it’s because it has the word “virgin” in the title.  Whatever the reason The Arcade Of Arts & Arcana’s very first blog adventure made it into the top five posts of the year list…

“Dear Blogsprites,

     I always thought that keyboards were for making music and that hard-drives were arduous road-trips.

     As soon as I start to navigate my way around the lovely WordPress I will launch my Mission Statement.

     In the meantime here is a lovely picture…”

     The “lovely picture” refers, of course, to The Eight Of Cups from Patrick Valenza’s Deviant Moon Tarot.  A picture, that for many, has become the “face” of Lily Wight.

     I can never thank Patrick enough for graciously granting his permission to use this image.  You will always find a link to the Deviant Moon website in the sidebar at www.lilywight.com.

The Eight Of Cups (detail) Deviant Moon Tarot ©Patrick Valenza.  See Lily Wight ~ The Arcade Of Arts & Arcana.

The Eight Of Cups, Deviant Moon Tarot ©Patrick Valenza.  See www.lilywight.com

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     You try to generate great copy for your readers but what do people love?  Cute Kittens!

     Soooooooooo Cute, It Hurts My Eyes, No Kitties Nooooooooo (first posted 4/5/2012) came in at number 4 in the top-rated post countdown.

     The kittens won the most stars but their doggy rivals, The Cute Pugs, came close and clocked more views.

     Which gif is cutest?  You decide…

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     July’s Magickal Thing ~ A Parade Of Puppets & Marionettes (published 3/7/2012).  Click the pic to read the post…

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     Send a friend request to Lily Wight on Facebook for more exclusive content!

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     Hi Blogsprites,

     

     If you are lucky enough to live in Hull, East Yorkshire, U.K. you can head to the New Theatre this week for Horrible Histories.

     The Terrible Tudors and Vile Victorians are too good for kids, so borrow someone else’s and get yourself along.

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     I hope you enjoyed movie month at Lily Wight ~ The Arcade of Arts & Arcana :)

     I would like to say a huge thank you and send virtual hugs and squeezes to the bloggers who presented www.lilywight.com with the following awards;

Sunshine Award presented by http://thelifeandtimesofaforeverwitch.wordpress.com/

Sunshine Award presented by http://stayforaspell.wordpress.com/

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     Summer blockbuster season is well underway so, throughout August, there will be a red tip-up seat waiting for you at Lily Wight’s cinematograph.  I will be sharing and musing upon thirty days of eclectic viewing and hoping for your comments and recommendations as always.

     August’s Magickal Thing, a top recommended link, will be appearing in the homepage sidebar all month, so I hope you check it out.

     Also this month I have seven shiny One Lovely Blog Awards to give away and I will be posting my Tarot spread for Lughnasadh.

     Last, but not least, I would like to say a huge thank you to the wonderful On Oxnard Shores for presenting me with the Very Inspiring Blogger Award.  I will strive to continually deserve it xx

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     I would like to present some Very Inspiring Blogger Awards to the Blogsprites listed on the honours roll below.

     Please check-out their blogs and take a little time to get to know them as I have :)

     Congratulations everybody, keep those comments coming! xxx

http://loonyliterature.com/

http://anthonysramblings.wordpress.com/

http://bluebutterfliesandme.wordpress.com/

http://philipwardlow.com/

http://stephenkellycreative.wordpress.com/

http://kyotzeta.com/

http://thelifeandtimesofaforeverwitch.wordpress.com/

     Award etiquette can be needlessly complicated so here are my refined, abridged and preferred Blog Award Rules.

     1.  Display the award certificate on your website.

     2.  Announce your win with a post and include a link to whoever presented your award.

     3.  Present 7 awards to deserving bloggers.  Create a post linking to them and drop them a comment to tip them off.

     4.  Post 7 interesting facts about yourself.

     Keep dropping by at http://lilywight.wordpress.com for a month dedicated to petrifying puppets and macabre marionettes!

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     Another post you might enjoy :)

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     Hello Blogsprites,

     

     If you like rude and musical puppets (who doesn’t ?)  I can recommend Avenue Q at Hull’s New Theatre (UK)  from tomorrow night until Saturday 7th July 2012.

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     It takes a brave writer to pen a Southern Gothic vampire novel just three years after the publication of Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire.

     George R. R. Martin’s Fevre Dream includes similarities such as setting, era and two bickering immortal dandies, but Fevre Dream has less romance and more sweat and grime, it is as though two writers used the same remit to inspire very different tales.

     Game Of Thrones’ author Martin pens marvellous prose in any genre, descriptive but never dull and poetic without being florid. He has a knack for authentic, character crafting speech and an ability to make even the driest detail fascinating. Readers will come away with a new love and comprehensive understanding of life as a Mississippi steamboat man even if such a subject previously held no appeal. The subtle inclusion of issues of race and prejudice also provide authenticity and much food for thought.
     Most admirable is Martin’s creation of a truly memorable and scene-stealing mortal character in a genre over-populated with charismatic bloodsuckers.
Captain Abner Brown is unfailingly human (warts and all!) and his singular tale provides an entirely satisfying, sequel free conclusion.
     Vampire fans may see a link between Fevre Dream and True Blood as Martin may be the first author to suggest a synthetic blood “cure”, an idea that is constantly evolving in the genre. So, regardless of whether you prefer your vampire novels old or modern, Fevre Dream deserves the status of a classic alongside the likes of Stoker, Rice and Matheson.

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Sir John Tenniel's original illustrations for Alice In Wonderland and Alice Through The Looking Glass will be right at home here during Victoriana month at Lily Wight ~ The Arcade of Arts & Arcana.

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Ondine digital paint finally finished.

Wonderful work! x

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     This May Day reading, with Patrick Valenza’s Deviant Moon Tarot was insightful as always; a timely reminder to trust one’s instincts and take more care over prioritising.

     Turning over this site’s “personal” card  (position 10.) The Eight of Cups, shouldn’t be a surprise by now but it is always a pleasant surprise to see “Lily” shunning the negatives, stepping bravely forward on her creative path and chasing the dream!

     Please feel free to leave your thoughts on this spread, you don’t need to be an expert, the pictures tell a story, so have a go and leave your comments.

 

     1.  Inquirer/The Present ~ The Queen of Cups (centre left then anti-clockwise)

     2.  Past Influences ~ The Five of Pentacles

     3.  Subconscious Influences ~The Three of Pentacles

     4.  Secret Wishes ~ The Six of Pentacles

     5.  Hidden Forces ~ The Ace of Pentacles

     6.  To Come ~ The Two of Pentacles

     7.  Environment ~ The Page of Wands

     8.  Influence of Others ~ The Knight of Wands

     9.  Spiritual Forces ~ The Page of Cups

     10.  Outcome ~ The Eight of Cups

 

     You can read about this site’s approach on interpreting the Tarot by following the link below.

      Naked Tarot.

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     With The Olympics on the way The Brits have gone sports mad!

     Reading and athleticism seldom go hand-in-hand but, believe it or not, there are actually books about sport and a literary awards ceremony devoted to them.  Who knew?!

     You could however just prepare for The Olympics by dusting off your old copy of The Iliad ;)

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     Fight Club fans will recognise Chuck Palahniuk’s recurring themes and jet-black humour as sex addict Vincent explores the world of self-help groups, mental illness and random, petty criminality.

     The forthright narrative swings between realistic grit and surreal farce as Vincent chokes on his own sh*t, both literally and metaphysically. It is hilarious and heartbreaking by turns.
     Palahniuk loves a modern American loser and hurls the reader deep into the messed-up psyche of another hero trying to redefine masculinity in a world of adverse rules and chaos. It’s not for the easily shocked, but it’s a gem.

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     I have read Steven Erikson’s first four Malazan novels and would like some advice as to whether or not to continue.  You can read my reviews (published over the last two weeks) on my homepage.

    Your thoughts folks …

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     Erikson is a writer at the top of his game with the fourth book of his Malazan series delivering more of the same and then some!

     Fans will be familiar with the author’s distinct style and structure: unlikely pairings undertaking strange journeys which impact upon the martial and political landscape in unexpected ways.

     Erikson’s tales mimic the evolution of real history so those who prefer traditional quest-driven yarns may feel frustrated by the lack of conclusions. There is however a realism and sense of immediacy seldom achieved by the Fantasy genre.

     House of Chains concludes most of The Whirlwind Rebellion plot and getting there is a brilliant, challenging and addictive read.

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     The third novel in the Malazan Cycle suffers the same highs and lows as its predecessor.  The first half is over-plotted and over-populated, more of an endurance test than an entertaining read.

     Once various subplots unite, for a spectacular midway siege, Erikson shifts up a league and delivers martial action and emotional character beats with familiar aplomb.

     Erikson’s enthusiasm for his secondary world is infectious, but his pacing and structure continue to irritate.

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     Too many new faces and places sap momentum in this now sprawling Fantasy series.

     Erikson’s prose has a captivating quality which will win patience from his readership but many sub-plots seem circular and unnecessary. Characters are absent for several chapters so, by the time they return, you are likely to have forgotten who they are and what they are doing whilst the unceremonious dumping of a hugely important plot revelation is unforgivably clumsy.

     Erikson’s Magic System seems over-complicated and only partially formed, suggesting a world and a plot which is dangerously close to escaping the clutches of its author.

     Erikson is at his best when describing martial combat and strategy. His central plot thread, the imperiled exodus of refugees, is strong enough without extraneous sub-stories. Erikson’s promise is unmistakable but he needs more focus.  Less is sometimes more.

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     Hello Blogsprites!

     It’s book month at The Arcade of Arts & Arcana so I’ll be featuring a favourite author, Margo Lanagan, in the Magickal Thing section of the sidebar throughout May.

     Click the pic to discover Tender Morsels …

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Fancy for some Mad Hatter's Tea? Drink me!!!
This is another afternoon tea place in London that has a special theme - the Alice in Wonderland theme. The hotel where you can have this tea is actually a pretty modern and contemporary hotel. The tea room is a semi-outdoor and rather "zen-like" garden. The main...

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Another worthy recipient for Lily Wight's Versatile Blogger Award. Congratulations!

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