Angelology

I'm getting really lucky lately.... I actually got this book ABSOLUTELY FREE! WHAHAHA.!! A senior publicist from Penguin Group (USA) contacted me two weeks ago. Not sure how she found me.. probably chanced upon my blog, discovered my insane obsession with ANGELS and decided I was one of the best candidates to receive this book? I ought to feel ashamed of my skepticism as I sent out my mailing address.. Haven't we been taught that there ain't no such thing as a free lunch? BUT. This is two times better than a free meal ok! :D The thick, hardcover novel weighs quite abit.. and I'm not ask to pay a single cent.. not even for the shipping bill (all the way from USA!) My angel from across the globe.. heh heh.

You won't want to know how I ripped open the padded envelope. Holding the book in my hands.. I think I'd forgot to breath. The image on the cover was.... MAGNIFICIENT! I was on cloud nine! Weeeeee~~~

And it opens up to a full Angel image!!!

See the raw, jagged edge (pages)? Nice right!

Erm.. okay, I'm getting a little over excited before I even peek into the book. No, I'm not going to do it. I fear I won't be able to put the book down once I start. Two library books are sitting on my bedside cabinet now... PLUS plenty of course notes to study! No, I can't take this risk.

In the email (THANK YOU SOooo MUCH, Lindsay. You're an Angel!), it was stated that the Angels are the new VAMPIRES in the story! Another vampire saga after TWILIGHT? Angels as vampires? What is the world coming to??? I have a feeling this is going to conjure up another vampire or better, Angels mania. How exciting!

''It’s a thrilling story about a young nun coming to terms with her destiny, set to the backdrop of a covert age-old war between a secret society of scholars and the Nephilim, the evil, monstrously beautiful descendents of angels and humans. This blazing page turner is a highly original story that will transport readers to another world, full of angelic beings and biblical intrigue. Beginning in the tranquil corridors of an abbey in upstate New York, the story travels back in time deep within the mountains of Bulgaria, on to Paris during the Nazi occupation and finally to the epic landmarks of New York City, where the extraordinary climax takes place. The angels in this story are not your garden-variety cherubs, but striking, hypnotic and dangerous creatures. True to their depiction in the Book of Enoch and Paradise Lost, these creatures are immortal and deadly in their radiance. Their capacity for evil gives ANGELOLOGY the same spine-chilling allure that all good vampire novels possess, from Dracula to Twilight. The book has been optioned by Sony for Will Smith’s production company, Overbrook Entertainment.''


About the author: Danielle Trussoni’s first book, the memoir Falling Through the Earth, was selected as one of the Ten Best Books of 2006 by The New York Times Book Review. A graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, she divides her time between the United States and France.

For more information, pls visit www.danielletrussoni.com/ and www.angelologist.com/.
 
According to Lindsay, a recent Gallup poll showed that 76% of Americans believe in angels. Is that true????? Wow. Hello all Angels lovers~~

Happy Saturday - Bicycling, Twilight and Feature!

Yesterday was a traditional festival of all our fellow Muslim friends, Hari Raya Haji. And so, it was a public holiday for us! I had a great time bicycling with my friends at the East Coast Park. It was drizzling when we got there but stopped eventually. I was hoping a rainbow might appear after the light shower.. well, it didn't. The weather was pretty cloudy for the rest of the evening so no beautiful sunset too. Well, at least it was windy.

In the late evening we went for a movie. This was no ordinary movie. It was a movie I had been anticipating for the longest time -- NEW MOON!! Yay! I had to admit, it was a mixed feeling after the movie. I love the story and the characters - Taylor Lautner was so sexy in this one.. in fact a whole lot more than Robert Pattinson. Seriously I never thought Robert is good looking in the first place. I think his head is literally too big for his body (sorry Robert's fans, I'm speaking the truth). Okay, back to the movie. Perhaps my expectation for this film was too high. The plot wasn't as interesting as it's novel (I've read all four books. Hee!). At some point I thought the story was not clearly elucidated and people who have not read the novel would have trouble understanding what was going on. Plus, the werewolves were another huge disappointment. Warning to those of you who are planning to watch New Moon, you have to catch Twilight FIRST before you go for New Moon.

On a different note, my 'Lullaby silk-screened pillow' is featured in the Etsy treasury today. Thank you, Gwen from dancingintherains! :)

If you think these are not enough to make me happy, my blog pal, Pili certainly perfected my weekend by featuring my Christmas postcards in her blog! Pili is not only the very FIRST customer who purchased my Christmas cards, she is also a sweeeeet friend. I was flattered by the compliments she had for my cards. Click HERE for the feature. Thank you, Pili! May all of you have a weekend as beautiful as mine~

New Moon

Calling all TWILIGHT FANS!!!!!!!! New Moon will be out in cinema this November!!! (screaming and jumping around like mad). Here's the trailer!



Honestly, I was a little disappointed with the werewolves. The book described the size of the werewolves as, 'big as a horse' and in this video they look more like foxes. But still, I can't wait!!! November please come faster!!!

I also found this beautiful tune on youtube while searching for more New Moon videos (think I've watched every single Twilight/New Moon videos on youtube). There seem to be some confusion going on with the songs in the soundtrack. Some said this track was in it but some said it wasn't. To solve the little mystery, I visited it's official site for an answer. Sadly, this track wasn't in the Cd. :( I'll share it with you anyway.

Enjoy to this nice one by Yiruma, River flows in you.

Busy Week

Happy Monday! Hope your weekend was good. I had a busy busy week; meeting up old friends, renewing acquaintance with friends I haven't seen for the last decade.. busy eating YUMMY food and busy collecting PRESENTS! Hee hee. Yes, it was my BIRTHDAY!!! The actual day was supposed to be yesterday but 'celebration' started since last Wednesday. Lucky me eh? How can I disagree judging from these lovely presents I've got. A big thank you to my beloved family and friends. I feel so loved. :')

Believe it or not, there will be MORE presents I'm getting this week. Now you know how busy I am? :p

Lalalalalaaaa~~~

My very advance birthday gift... TAH-DAHHHHHHHH!!! The full series of Twilight saga hardcover collection! Woohoo~~~~ What more can I ask for this birthday??? Haha. All Twilight fans must be so darn jealous of me right now. Go ahead, scream at me. XD

Twilight Addiction

I know, I have not been blogging much lately... and I know the Chinese New Year festival that we are celebrating over here is still not a good excuse. Alright, I admit, I have been so hooked to Stephenie Meyer's Twilight novel lately that I couldn't concentrate on anything else. (In fact, I have to hide the book under my blanket now just so I could keep myself focus on writing this post).

I caught the movie last month and fell hopelessly in love with it. Now I'm even more in love with the book. Already 2/3 into the book and looking forward to the 2nd, I'm more than satisfy to know there is a 3rd, 4th and 5th series that follow. Yay! :D

If you have not watch the movie and still considering whether to, I have to remind you that this is a love story. Don't expect lots of action scenes or you will be disappointed. Those who like this movie (I would say, mostly ladies) will go crazy over it and those who doesn't will hate it. I have a friend who, after watching commented that it is better to watch Tom & Jerry than to watch those vampires flying around. Lol.



If you've watched the movie and like it, you HAVE to get the book!!! Ok, enough said... my concentration is running low. I can feel the book waving at me right under the blanket now. Please excuse me... Heh. Bye!