Christy Grace Scarlet Pen
I’m chatting about the end of the first book journey, and what’s next for me now. Head to the link below to hear all the goss:
Thanks for going on this journey with me – you can still listen to ALL the episodes from beginning to end!
See You in the Adventures!
Christy Grace
Are ‘book trailers’ worth bothering with? I spill the tea and let you know in this BONUS episode!
Head to the link below to check out the bonus CGSP First Book Journey podcast episode:
This episode is next to last! There’s only ONE MORE EPISODE LEFT
For other CGSP: First Book Journey podcast episodes, head to the link >>>here
See You in the Adventures!
Christy Grace
It’s Christmas time again (I CAN’T believe it!), so it’s time to dust off the old Christmas movies and tv episodes.
So, which ones made my list – and which didn’t quite make it? Here’s the video, and below that is some quick info about each show if you hadn’t heard of it before:
My honourable mentions were
I KNOW I missed some, so what ones didn’t I get that you love? Share them and Merry Christmas!
See You in the Adventures!
Christy Grace
This podcast episode, I go over the experience of my first books launch!
To listen to the podcast episode, head >>> here
The next episode will be all about Book Trailers! So keep an eye out for that in the coming weeks.
See You in the Adventures!
Christy Grace
It’s time for another ‘classic’ debate that will stand the test of time (or at least, until one of these companies go broke).
Estimated Reading Time: 2min
Okay, people seem to have very, very strong opinions on this one. And personally, I just DON’T understand why.
For me Coca-Cola, Pepsi, homebrand ‘soda’ is all the same.. Okay, maybe not literally. There are small differences in taste, but they all have a base similar taste going on. They have small changes – enough to probably tell the difference if I were blindly tasting, but not enough for me to enjoy one over the other.
So, why do I think this has been such a huge debate?
>>>Get a copy of my ebook KIDNAPPED Entanglement >>>here
I think when it comes to which is better, it’s always going to be 100% personal taste. There will always be people who prefer one over the other. And THAT IS OKAY!
If you like Coke over Pepsi, homebrand over all, or Pepsi over everything in the whole wide world…. At the end of the day, you’re putting the same kinda stuff into your body anyway.
There are, however, some differences that I will admit are better or worse – and those are the flavoured versions!
I much prefer Vanilla Coke over Vanilla Pepsi for example.
So, where you YOU sit on this debate. Maybe you prefer something totally different (like Dr Pepper), and think that IT is the one that should be the ultimate soda? Share in the comments – I’d love to know.
If you want to read my book, head to the link >>>here for the KIDNAPPED Entanglement eBook
See You in The Adventures!
Christy Grace
But, now we’re here in 2021, and we had a chance to start again. Another year, another set of goals to achieve. Onwards and upwards (and all that inspiration junk).
I don’t quite know how I expected things to go this year, so we’re doing a mid-year evaluation.
I had plans. Good plans.
I was going to submit manuscripts, be sharing and promoting my book, and working in my day job of school photography.
So, let’s run through all the goals that I set for myself for right now – halfway through 2021.
>>>Grab the eBook version of my book – “KIDNAPPED Entanglement” HERE
Okay, with all those noble goals, what does 2021 really look like?
Well….
Well…. it wasn’t where I saw myself, but I’ll say this for my mid-year 2021 goals check in:
So, I’ve taken stock of my life and looked at where I thought I’d be verses where I actually am. Things may not look exactly like I thought they would, but I can’t complain about it either.
What does your mid 2021 look like? Are you where you thought you’d end up? Share in the comments
See You in The Adventures!
Christy Grace
It’s a debate that has been happening since the dawn of time…. Okay maybe not THAT long. But Mac vs PC is one that will continue on until either has either crashed and burned, or taken the other out – sniper style!
Estimated Reading Time: 8min
I’ll start this post with a clear statement – I am a Mac person.
I grew up using PC computers, back when it wasn’t as easy (or cheap) to get computers like we have now. Back when I was in high school and needed a computer, they were the bulky big screens, and having a laptop was “primo rich person” stuff.
A lot of my workplaces have had PC computers in them, but I remain true to Apple. As soon as I earned enough money to get one, I grabbed it!
ALL of my computers at home are Apple. I have the phone, the watch, the iPad, the laptop and the desktop… (whew! That’s a lot) They were all bought over several decades of course, and usually not the most recent models (because who has that much money!). But there it is. Apple through and through.
>>>Grab the eBook version of my book – “KIDNAPPED Entanglement” HERE
So, why do people debate Mac Vs PC? And what are the main points for each side? Could it maybe sway someone like me to transfer to PC/Windows? Or maybe vice versa? Let’s look at some of the biggest pros and cons for each!
They tend to be better for creative projects like video or photo editing. That’s thanks to the high powered graphics, and software systems that are made for Mac software which makes those things easy and enjoyable.
You’re paying for the brand name! Apple is a well known company name, and people tend to trust (regardless love or hate) that they’ll be the ‘geniuses’ when something goes haywire.
There is a greater connectivity between devices. Apple talks to each other in an easy/seamless way that windows/pc operating systems don’t seem to do as well. Your laptop, phone, iPad, and desktop computer can all be linked and share easily between them all!
There are less viruses/malware for Apple. This is usually due to the fact that there are less operating systems out there to target Apple, and Windows tends to have their finger in more pies. Which leads to more possibility of cyber security/health concerns. Your Apple is still susceptible, just for less variants of viruses.
There is a better resale value for Apple computers. People know the brand, and how much these computers are worth. It leads to better value for selling parts, where the PC/Windows computers are less likely to grab those higher dollar prices!
The price. Apple can be pretty pricy (especially when you are going for the newest models).
There are constant updates, which can outdate older systems. This means your computer will still work from 2006, but you might not be able to enjoy the newer updates and features.
The connection points can be pretty limited and specific (particularly on older models). This makes it difficult sometimes to grab
There tend to be more software choices for your computer. All kinds of different programs and helpful software systems are created to accomodate a Windows system.
The products are quite often combined, like a laptop that can be a desktop, have a touch screen, then easily go back to a laptop (where Apple has only a Laptop, iPad, and desktop that aren’t interchangeable).
They are usually lower cost (if you don’t consider the very high tech/amazing new designed computers). You can grab a PC/Windows laptop for as little as $300, which is a big comparison to the Apple price tag of $1200 (minimum). It does depend on the system, look and feel, and your purposes.
There are usually more variety when it comes to connection points. It tends to be easier to connect PC/Windows computers to each other, screens and all sorts of cables and external hardware is just easier to hook up.
You can use old software on new computers. Unlike Apple (whose older computers end up running out of options to upgrade to the new software), there is an easier swing when it comes to software upgrades and changes. You could load a 2003 version of Microsoft Office onto your 2021 laptop with really no issues if you wanted to.
The market is flooded with various brands and options. This can make it hard to select the best one for you, and find a gem amongst the clutter. Loads of options to sort through, and unless you speak fluent computernease, it can be a little overwhelming.
There are more malware/viruses that can attack your operating system. As stated above, with Apple there are less systems to work with and sneak in a virus or malware to. PC/Windows are more broad, and used more often – especially in workplaces. So they have more variants of viruses, and more ways to sneak those into your computers.
The operating systems don’t really convert apple to their own. If you wanted to transfer to a PC/Windows computer, or share to someone else who is, it can be quite difficult. Windows can convert (with limited success, I’ll give you that), but an Apple/Mac saved backup, files, or software just doesn’t like to gel with PC/Windows at all.
Well, whether or not we’ll be debating Mac Vs PC until the end of the computer age (if that’s possible), and in the event that none of the companies actually eat each other with only one survivor…. (my bet’s on Apple), which side do you fall on?
Let’s take a tally.. Share in the comments – Apple mac or Windows pc – and we’ll see who the winner is!
See You in The Adventures!
Christy Grace
Okay, we need to chat. I’ve read some pretty great, and some pretty horrible books in my quest to hear the best stories I can. It’s book report time ya’ll!
Estimated Reading Time: 9min
So, I decided that I’ll share my thoughts on how they hold up with one book a month.
This month, I’m looking back at the magical story in “The Books Of El”
In a basic rundown, the story is about three college students who get mysteriously thrown into another world where magic, and mythical creatures are a reality. They have to go through adventures of their own as they try to find the races like fairies, elves, centaurs, giants and more.
Fascinating, thought provoking, baffling, and eye opening… Just a few words I could come up with to describe this story.
I’m generally careful with ‘magic’ type books, but I was glad I read this one. It was a great adventure, and there was many a time when I had to stop and ponder things that related to my own thought process, beliefs, and knowledge.
This book really made you think. It started out as a fun adventure in a magical world, but by the last third of the book, it really brought out some interesting points. About life, the way we live, and the things we put importance on, what we are influenced by, and how we let the things of this world cloud not only our judgement, but also our minds and hearts.
Okay, now that that’s out of the way…
I hated the constant head hopping POV. Each chapter bounced around – sometimes only have a few sentences in one characters head, before moving on to another one. It seemed that the majority of a chapter circled around the main characters, but quickly (and often) it would move into the point of view of another one.
I understand why it was done (with all the complexities of the world, characters, and events going on), but for me as a reader, it was utterly confusing, and irked me to no end.
I quickly got used to it though, and adjusted (out of necessity).
I found the premise for this book very interesting. I can say for certain that there was A LOT of research put into this book. Elements from Bible scriptures, ancient legends, and other references was evident. And it paid off big time.
The idea of the story was something that you could consider being (at the very least) a possibility. With all that research and deep thinking that was done behind the scenes, it really made you think about the possibilities.
The ending gave me mixed emotions. Some elements came to conclusion in a great way, and others felt really flat and anti-climactic. I think it could have been fleshed out a little more, and some characters could have been given a more ‘definite’ ending, but overall it closed pretty much all the loose threads.
The characters were really great, and their individual, and collective journeys felt very authentic and realistic. The character progression felt seamless, and not forced. I felt that Jeff took his time with the journeys, and it was a fantastic decision.
Knowledge is power – right? Well, that can be true, but power isn’t always what you think it is. It can lead you down some dark paths, and when you finally get to the top, you may not recognise the person looking back in the mirror. What does it look like when you seek nothing but superiority and recognition? Breaking the glass ceiling could come with some consequences for her.
Laura’s character was able to give a woman a powerful personality, with loads of potential, without corrupting her character while she gets there.
Does religion even have a place in this world anymore? Lost in a drug induced haze, it can be hard to consider the meaning of life. What does it mean to know about all the religions in the world, but still be considering what you, yourself believe? It’s something a lot of us face every day. Is there a God? What does He look like if He is real? Can we trust what we know verses what we feel?
Jon’s character was able to touch on these issues, and find a resolution without being pushy, or trying to convert someone who read the book.
I loved the progression of Samson and his issues with strength and anger. This is something that a lot of people can get so easily wrapped up in. Revenge verses justice, if you’re feeling “righteous” anger, and seeing injustice around you, but not always being able to do something about it.
Samson’s character looked into all of these things, and did it with a compassionate, and realistic view. So there you have it. My scattered, random, and hopefully interesting thoughts on The Books of El. I’ll be digging into another book next month, so get ready for another book report coming soon!
Have you read this book? Or maybe you’re inspired to go and read it now.
Let me know either way in the comments below!
See You in The Adventures!
Christy Grace
You must be logged in to post a comment.