Big Blue & a question about this blog
October 4, 2009 at 3:19 pm 17 comments
Big Blue
So this is my new uninvited guest. “Big Blue” will be a part of my life for approx. 6 weeks. Believe it or not, I only have a very small fracture in one of the bones in my left forearm, but since it’s located at my wrist joint, they had to give me a full arm cast to immobilize my elbow as well. This totally bites.
The only good thing that I can say about this situation is that at least my ankle is only sprained, and seems to be recovering nicely.
Oh! And that I’ve gotten LOTS of reading done. In the last week and a half, I’ve read: Tempt Me at Twilight by Lias Kleypas, Cast in Silence by Michelle Sagara, Mine till Midnight by Lias Kleypas, Set the Dark on Fire by Jill Sorenson, His Convenient Husband by JL Langley, Out of Bounds by TA Chase, Cover Me by LB Gregg, On the Edge by Ilona Andrews, and Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James. Phew!
Of course, I have lots to say about these books, but typing is really slow. So, I’ve been thinking . . .
A Question for You
I can make audio posts with not much more work than a written post would require. The mp3 could be embedded directly into the page with an audio player. Now, I’m not much of a public speaker nor do I have fancy recording equipment, so they definitely wouldn’t be “professional” quality. However, it could be a way I can alleviate some of my posting angst.
What do you think?
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lisabea | October 4, 2009 at 3:36 pm
ACK. That does totally bite. You poor thing! I hope the swelling and pain are in the past, and that you’re feeling better.
I’ve never done the audio post…but if you want to do that Renee–you should. This is your place! You’ve read some great stuff–I’m so curious about your take on the Langley as well as Kleypas.
Feel better.
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Carolyn Crane (CJ) | October 4, 2009 at 4:19 pm
You have to do the audio posts! I can’t wait 6 weeks to see what you would say about those books!! OMG, I can’t believe all that you have read@!!
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Renee | October 4, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Lisabea: Yeah, you can sort of see where my hand is still quite swollen. Every time Max told Finn to take a motrin I had to smile. lol
I’ve been practicing on audio emails to CJ, so I’m getting a feel for the format.
Sounds like I need to do some reviews!
CC/CJ: I think I might give it a go on Monday!
Yeah, reading is about the only thing I’ve been doing. Well, that and playing with the audio program. lol
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orannia | October 4, 2009 at 5:04 pm
That is one blue cast Renee! Am glad your ankle is on the mend
And the number of books you have read is….impressive to say the least! I can’t listen to audio (dial-up is evil), but don’t let that stop you! There is nothing worse that being dying to talk about a book but not being able too. So I say – go for it
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Lea | October 4, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Oh Renee!
You poor lady.
I think audio posts are a grand idea..
You take care!!
L
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Wendy | October 4, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Oh, I think you should do audio posts! If you didn’t want to leave them up forever, you could always go back and transcribe them post-Big Blue.
Get better chica! Hope to see you this next weekend!
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Renee | October 4, 2009 at 8:40 pm
orannia: They asked me what color I wanted it, and I figured it was a color I could live with better than day-glo green, at least. But, boy it’s so MUCH blue!
That’s a bummer about your connection. I’ve actually been dying to talk to you about Cast in Silence!
Lea: Thanks, sweetie!
Wendy: I was thinking the same thing!
I’ll be there, 4 sure.
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Pam Pellini | October 4, 2009 at 11:52 pm
I sure hope you heal quickly, Renee. My sound card is on fhe fritz so I won’t be able to listen, but you should do it if helps. I’m sure you’ll heal faster not using that hand.
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Jennifer B | October 5, 2009 at 6:02 am
Hoping you heal quickly Renee. And yes! Do the audio posts please, LOL.
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Jill Sorenson | October 5, 2009 at 7:14 am
OMG! So sorry about your injury. I will sign your cast virtually:
GET WELL SOON RENEE!!
Hugs.
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nath | October 5, 2009 at 9:23 am
Oohhhh wow, that’s a HUGE cast! LOL, can it be signed?
Audio post sounds really cool
Another option if you want is that I can become your personal typist 
you can record what you want to write and I’ll type it out for you 
and so glad to hear you’ll be there!! I have something for you, I’m sure you’re going to love
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lisabea | October 5, 2009 at 9:31 am
You need a widget that allows us to virtually sign your cast!
Except you need someone to install it for you…
Here’s what I’d say—
Renee-Take your Motrin. Love ya, lisabea
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Hilcia | October 5, 2009 at 9:44 am
WOW, Renee! Big AND Blue… you poor thing.
The audio post idea sounds really cool.
It goes perfect with your love of audio books, lol!
I’d love to hear what you have to say about His Convenient Husband, Out of Bounds, Tempt Me at Twilight, On the Edge, Cover Me… get the idea? *grin*
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Renee | October 5, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Pam and Jennifer: Thanks for your kind thoughts! I’ve gone ahead and given the audio post a shot, please let me know what you think!
Jill and Lisabea: LOL. I’m going to have to work on a virtual cast signing.
Nath: Oh, you’re so sweet!
I can’t wait for next week.
Hilcia: So true about my leanings toward audio format!
We do seem to like the same books, don’t we?
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Lori | October 6, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Hey! Where did my comment go? Sheesh! I swear I left one. And it said how sorry I was about your arm, and that you should definitely do an audio post!
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Erotic Horizon | October 8, 2009 at 5:55 am
Sorry about your arm Renee – I’ll definitely be hoping over to listen..
You never know – this might be something new for the blog…
A blessing in disguise I think..
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