Middle school: the last place you'd expect someone like me, a renowned world traveler, to land. But our plane has touched down in tiny Berea, Kentucky, where I'm actually supposed to live for three months. No Starbucks, no Gucci or anything--my life is so over!
That's what twelve-year-old Sophie Onette thinks when her dad announces she'll be spending three whole months with her art-obsessed mom while he does special business without her. Sophie's been in a lot of cities and towns over the years, but none as boring as Berea. And of all things she'll have to attend--shrieks!--public school. But as Sophie settles into life in Berea, she soon finds the little town has a lot to offer, and maybe, just maybe, three months isn't enough.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Why Life Isn't a Movie
By: Amelia Norse
With life
There's no pause button
You can't read the book first
Or have your best friend tell you the ending
You can't skip the scary parts
You can only watch your favorite scene once
When you cry it isn't fake
You can't do it over and over again until you get it right
What doesn't make sense never ends up making any sense
And there's no director to tell you how to act
Life doesn't always have a happy ending
And you can only watch it once.
Follower Samy Flowers wrote:
"While you wait for your favorite movie to happen to you, remember why God put you in this world. He did what He did because He loves everyone and waits for the day you will come back to Him. Life isn't a movie, but you may be a movie to someone else. Watch the things you do, and you may make an effect you never would have expected."
With life
There's no pause button
You can't read the book first
Or have your best friend tell you the ending
You can't skip the scary parts
You can only watch your favorite scene once
When you cry it isn't fake
You can't do it over and over again until you get it right
What doesn't make sense never ends up making any sense
And there's no director to tell you how to act
Life doesn't always have a happy ending
And you can only watch it once.
Follower Samy Flowers wrote:
"While you wait for your favorite movie to happen to you, remember why God put you in this world. He did what He did because He loves everyone and waits for the day you will come back to Him. Life isn't a movie, but you may be a movie to someone else. Watch the things you do, and you may make an effect you never would have expected."
Friday, February 24, 2012
The Brittle Battle for Queen of Hearts Preview
By: The Many Me's
Ansley Taylor already has her life plans. She's popularity queen, has the most popular boyfriend, her best friends' worlds revolve around her, she has the most BIGGEST rival, and knows 100% that she'll win the Queen of Hearts for Valentine's Day!
Cameron Bell knows he desperately needs a picture for the Picture Story Contest, and when hope rises in popularity princess, he leaps at the chance.
Then, things go wrong, and the popularity pyramid crashes down.
So, what happens next?
*Will only be posted if gets good reviews...
Ansley Taylor already has her life plans. She's popularity queen, has the most popular boyfriend, her best friends' worlds revolve around her, she has the most BIGGEST rival, and knows 100% that she'll win the Queen of Hearts for Valentine's Day!
Cameron Bell knows he desperately needs a picture for the Picture Story Contest, and when hope rises in popularity princess, he leaps at the chance.
Then, things go wrong, and the popularity pyramid crashes down.
So, what happens next?
*Will only be posted if gets good reviews...
Imperium Preview
By: Karilyn Hall
17 year old Kari Hall grabbed the last piece of her luggage and hoisted it into the space shuttle. As a project for N.A.S.A., her and her friends, Peter Clark, Melody Price, Joyce Sanders, Hera White, and Lily Smith would travel to a world only written about, with a one way one day trip.
Joining them would be Camilla Gray, Marilyn Lee, and Skylar Collins. Little did they know, that awaiting them would be hardships, challenges and pain.
To Kari and Peter, It was worth it. Being friends for 9 years, they enjoyed life together, and nothing could stop them from their dreams about being rulers. They didn't know that their year-long trip would lead them to the opportunity of a lifetime.
17 year old Kari Hall grabbed the last piece of her luggage and hoisted it into the space shuttle. As a project for N.A.S.A., her and her friends, Peter Clark, Melody Price, Joyce Sanders, Hera White, and Lily Smith would travel to a world only written about, with a one way one day trip.
Joining them would be Camilla Gray, Marilyn Lee, and Skylar Collins. Little did they know, that awaiting them would be hardships, challenges and pain.
To Kari and Peter, It was worth it. Being friends for 9 years, they enjoyed life together, and nothing could stop them from their dreams about being rulers. They didn't know that their year-long trip would lead them to the opportunity of a lifetime.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
The World of Opposites Preview
By: Kari Hall
Twelve year old Amanda Nicole discovers that a mirror is not just a reflection, but an opposite world! Your best friend is your worst enemy, and your worst enemy just so happens to be your best friend. And the only way to get in is her own bedroom mirror. Will a journey to Opposites become more dangerous than she ever expected, or teach her about the people she calls her friends? Will she choose Opposites over the real world, or make the right decision, saving herself and possibly the entire human race?
Twelve year old Amanda Nicole discovers that a mirror is not just a reflection, but an opposite world! Your best friend is your worst enemy, and your worst enemy just so happens to be your best friend. And the only way to get in is her own bedroom mirror. Will a journey to Opposites become more dangerous than she ever expected, or teach her about the people she calls her friends? Will she choose Opposites over the real world, or make the right decision, saving herself and possibly the entire human race?
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Sound Effects Part 1 - Cynthia Stevens
Chapter 1
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Makenzy Norse watched in horror as her favorite sibling, Matthew Norse, loaded his stuff in his black BMW, ready to finally leave for college.
Matt caught Makenzy's eye, and shot her a sympathetic glance. To Makenzy, her older brother, Matt, meant the world to her.
Ever since the Norse family moved to Jacksonville, Florida, the four Norse kids, Matt(18), Makenzy(14), May(10), and Marie(4), all had to start over at a new school.
Matt was the one thing that helped Makenzy stay alive here in Jacksonville and she was soon starting at her new super rough high school, Jacksonville High School, Academy of Advanced Talent. Now that Matt was moving to Gainesville, a city a few hours north of Jacksonville, how in the world would Makenzy survive?
The Norse family all gave their hugs, Makenzy with waterfalls pouring down her cheeks. Matt waved his last good bye, and drove off.
For about a minute, the now five-person family just stood there, trying to think over what had just happened.
Mr. Norse was the first one to make a move by slowly walking to his car, and driving off to his work at a local radio station. Mrs. Norse put her arms around her young girls, May and Marie, and walked them into the house.
Makenzy still stood there, tears still streaming. She finally settled by sitting on the driveway, her face nestled on her legs.
"Are you ok?" she heard a voice above her say.
Makenzy looked up to find a boy about her age or a bit older standing there looking down at her. The boy kneeled down next to her.
"I-I'm fine," Makenzy said sniffling.
"If you say so. You must be the Norses. I'm Mason Williamson, and I live a few houses down," Mason informed her.
Makenzy sniffled again. "I'm Makenzy, and I go to Jacksonville High School, Academy of Advanced Talent."
"Sweet. I go there, too. So, um, what exactly is your talent?" Mason asked helping her up off the concrete.
Makenzy looked down on the floor, shy all of a sudden. "I'm into art, and I play the electric guitar, a little," she said, her voice tiny.
"May I hear you play?" Mason asked, as he followed Makenzy into the Norses' three story almost vacation-like house.
"Sure," Makenzy answered after telling Mrs. Norse that she would be in her room.
The two 14 year old entered a room on the third story, room-themed to be like the top of the atmosphere with a sky blue paint color and fluffy white clouds painted on its walls.
"Welcome to the 'Sky High' room," Makenzy said disappearing into a nearby closet, and retreating with a light blue guitar case.
They sat on nearby white beanbags, and Makenzy plugged her (also light blue) electric guitar into the amplifier.
She tuned her guitar, and played a few notes untill the song, "Round and Round," by Selena Gomez could be detected.
There were sounds of May and her best friend, Sunnie Calandra's voices, and then a 15 year old, named Ivy Calandra came in, and helped herself to a seat next to Makenzy, where she could see the notes and lyrics clearly.
Ivy met eyes with Makenzy, and smiled at her. As soon as words for the song came, Ivy sang the lyrics in a voice that wasn't necessarily for the lead, but for at least a back up.
"You see me standing there, and act like you don't know me.
But last night, you were calling me, saying you love me.
Oh, why you always make me feel like I'm the one that's crazy!
You feel my heart racin'. My, my heart racin'.
Boy, I need you here with me.
We can't go on this way.
I'm fallen hard for you, all I can say...
We're goin' round and round, never gonna stop going
Round and round, never get where we goin'
Round and round, well your gonna miss me,
Cuz I'm getting dizzy, going round and round and round!"
Makenzy stopped playing, and Ivy's melodic, soft voice became a thing of the past. There was an awkward silence, just sitting there in front of the two 14 year olds and the one 15 year old.
Mason cleared his throat to at least start something. "Uh, I-I like your playing, Makenzy. Tip-top form,"he said awkwardly.
"So, uh, I'll see you two at school or something. Uh, bye-" and with that, Mason ran off like a scared little 4 year old (and yes, Makenzy would know what that looked like).
Ivy rolled her eyes in dismay. "So nice to meet you, Makenzy. I'm Ivy Moonstone Calandra, big sister of the one of the munchkins playing downstairs.
Makenzy smiled. "So you go to Academy of Advanced Talent, too?"
"Yeah. I sing a little, and play the acoustic guitar," Ivy answered, playing with the dangling bracelets on her wrist. "It's pretty harsh there, just a heads up."
Makenzy stomach turned. Ivy must have seen the panic on her face. "Don't worry! You already know me, and Mason."
Then, she saw Makenzy's eyes brighten at the hearing of Mason's name. "Good luck keeping him under your finger, though," Ivy warned. "You'll know what I mean when you see it."
Posted 8:18 PM
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Makenzy Norse watched in horror as her favorite sibling, Matthew Norse, loaded his stuff in his black BMW, ready to finally leave for college.
Matt caught Makenzy's eye, and shot her a sympathetic glance. To Makenzy, her older brother, Matt, meant the world to her.
Ever since the Norse family moved to Jacksonville, Florida, the four Norse kids, Matt(18), Makenzy(14), May(10), and Marie(4), all had to start over at a new school.
Matt was the one thing that helped Makenzy stay alive here in Jacksonville and she was soon starting at her new super rough high school, Jacksonville High School, Academy of Advanced Talent. Now that Matt was moving to Gainesville, a city a few hours north of Jacksonville, how in the world would Makenzy survive?
The Norse family all gave their hugs, Makenzy with waterfalls pouring down her cheeks. Matt waved his last good bye, and drove off.
For about a minute, the now five-person family just stood there, trying to think over what had just happened.
Mr. Norse was the first one to make a move by slowly walking to his car, and driving off to his work at a local radio station. Mrs. Norse put her arms around her young girls, May and Marie, and walked them into the house.
Makenzy still stood there, tears still streaming. She finally settled by sitting on the driveway, her face nestled on her legs.
"Are you ok?" she heard a voice above her say.
Makenzy looked up to find a boy about her age or a bit older standing there looking down at her. The boy kneeled down next to her.
"I-I'm fine," Makenzy said sniffling.
"If you say so. You must be the Norses. I'm Mason Williamson, and I live a few houses down," Mason informed her.
Makenzy sniffled again. "I'm Makenzy, and I go to Jacksonville High School, Academy of Advanced Talent."
"Sweet. I go there, too. So, um, what exactly is your talent?" Mason asked helping her up off the concrete.
Makenzy looked down on the floor, shy all of a sudden. "I'm into art, and I play the electric guitar, a little," she said, her voice tiny.
"May I hear you play?" Mason asked, as he followed Makenzy into the Norses' three story almost vacation-like house.
"Sure," Makenzy answered after telling Mrs. Norse that she would be in her room.
The two 14 year old entered a room on the third story, room-themed to be like the top of the atmosphere with a sky blue paint color and fluffy white clouds painted on its walls.
"Welcome to the 'Sky High' room," Makenzy said disappearing into a nearby closet, and retreating with a light blue guitar case.
They sat on nearby white beanbags, and Makenzy plugged her (also light blue) electric guitar into the amplifier.
She tuned her guitar, and played a few notes untill the song, "Round and Round," by Selena Gomez could be detected.
There were sounds of May and her best friend, Sunnie Calandra's voices, and then a 15 year old, named Ivy Calandra came in, and helped herself to a seat next to Makenzy, where she could see the notes and lyrics clearly.
Ivy met eyes with Makenzy, and smiled at her. As soon as words for the song came, Ivy sang the lyrics in a voice that wasn't necessarily for the lead, but for at least a back up.
"You see me standing there, and act like you don't know me.
But last night, you were calling me, saying you love me.
Oh, why you always make me feel like I'm the one that's crazy!
You feel my heart racin'. My, my heart racin'.
Boy, I need you here with me.
We can't go on this way.
I'm fallen hard for you, all I can say...
We're goin' round and round, never gonna stop going
Round and round, never get where we goin'
Round and round, well your gonna miss me,
Cuz I'm getting dizzy, going round and round and round!"
Makenzy stopped playing, and Ivy's melodic, soft voice became a thing of the past. There was an awkward silence, just sitting there in front of the two 14 year olds and the one 15 year old.
Mason cleared his throat to at least start something. "Uh, I-I like your playing, Makenzy. Tip-top form,"he said awkwardly.
"So, uh, I'll see you two at school or something. Uh, bye-" and with that, Mason ran off like a scared little 4 year old (and yes, Makenzy would know what that looked like).
Ivy rolled her eyes in dismay. "So nice to meet you, Makenzy. I'm Ivy Moonstone Calandra, big sister of the one of the munchkins playing downstairs.
Makenzy smiled. "So you go to Academy of Advanced Talent, too?"
"Yeah. I sing a little, and play the acoustic guitar," Ivy answered, playing with the dangling bracelets on her wrist. "It's pretty harsh there, just a heads up."
Makenzy stomach turned. Ivy must have seen the panic on her face. "Don't worry! You already know me, and Mason."
Then, she saw Makenzy's eyes brighten at the hearing of Mason's name. "Good luck keeping him under your finger, though," Ivy warned. "You'll know what I mean when you see it."
Posted 8:18 PM
Sound Effects Preview
By: The Many Me's
What happens when you mix two populars, a musician, one very observant girl, a nobody, and the new girl? A rocking band of six!! Ashton Kent, Mason Williamson, Nick Vista, Ivy Calandra, Selene Violet, and Makenzy Norse have no idea what talent each package carries!! Uniting together, they make a change in their own community. But many things stand in their way, and one tears the six apart! For awhile, they never speak. But they also realize that they're lives are different now, and the only thing to help to survive... Is each other. The six of them all learn the power of friendship, the right to be yourself, and that popularity isn't everything!!
Part 1 Coming to a Blog Near You on February 23, 2012!
What happens when you mix two populars, a musician, one very observant girl, a nobody, and the new girl? A rocking band of six!! Ashton Kent, Mason Williamson, Nick Vista, Ivy Calandra, Selene Violet, and Makenzy Norse have no idea what talent each package carries!! Uniting together, they make a change in their own community. But many things stand in their way, and one tears the six apart! For awhile, they never speak. But they also realize that they're lives are different now, and the only thing to help to survive... Is each other. The six of them all learn the power of friendship, the right to be yourself, and that popularity isn't everything!!
Part 1 Coming to a Blog Near You on February 23, 2012!
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