Spotlight on Women’s Rights Activist Malala Yousafzai
Considering I asked the question about feminism last week, I felt a need to re-blog this post from the When Women Inspire blog:
Activist Malala Yousafzai. Original Photo Source: AK Rockefeller, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Flickr
Malala Yousafzai first came to public attention in 2009 when she wrote a BBC diary about life in Swat Valley in Northwest Pakistan, where the local Taliban had banned girls from attending school. Her diary chronicled her desire to remain in education and for girls to have the chance to be educated.
She wrote it under a pseudonym, Gul Makai, the name of a heroine from a Pashtun folk tale. Three years later, in 2012, she was shot in the head and neck due to this, after her school bus was boarded by a member of the Taliban. Her recovery process began in Pakistan and continued in England, where she now lives with her family. Today, Malala is 17 years old.
Malala Yousafzai: Awards and Achievements
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What is Feminism?
This is a legitimate question. When I was little, I associated the word feminist with a very girly-girl. And I wanted to be one. I envisioned pink hair ribbons and curls, sparkly jewels and high-heeled shoes. This may sound like a farce, but throughout my life, all I've ever learned about feminism came from abstract …
Still Foolin’ ‘Em, by Billy Crystal
I am reblogging this post from “Blogging For A Good Book” because I loved this book and I love this post. I have loved Billy Crystal for my entire adult life. His humor is unique and his talent is endless.
I listened to this audiobook–which I totally recommend if you want the full emotional and comedic effect–and fell in love with his talent all over again.
I had no idea he was so sentimental. That type of emotional vulnerability is not something you find every day.
His life stories are gripping and well-told. I wish he’d write more.
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In yesterday’s review of Furious Cool, Benjamin commented on the dark side of a famous comedian’s character. Today, things lighten up with this review of another comedian’s life story:
My first memory of Billy Crystal was his character Jodie Dallas on the sitcom SOAP. Crystal’s sense of humor, genuine intelligence, and honest delivery were evident then, as they are throughout this autobiographical memoir. In this book he is both funny and poignant.
Crystal’s writing style is relaxed, delivered much like a comedian’s stage act. There are jokes aplenty, and if you are familiar with his comedic style, you will recognize his characters weaved into the book. Crystal recalls a childhood surrounded by musicians and the entertainment industry, his lifelong addiction to sports, the career impact his impressions of Muhammad Ali and Howard Cosell had, his rising star as a standup comic, and his numerous friendships with individuals whose names any reader…
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Flash Fiction Friday: Chapter 3
Friday starts with an F. So does Fiction. So why not make this Flash Fiction a Friday thing? It's time for the third installment of my flash fiction serial. If you need a refresher, part 2 is here and if you're totally new to the blog, WELCOME!!! And you can find part 1 here. Enjoy! …
RobNation: CONTEST
Heads up Rob fans! You've got another opportunity to win a Kindle copy of Between Octobers! Click the link, which takes you to RobNation, an awesome Robert Pattinson fan blog (seems only right since Rhys Matthews is inspired by the man himself!), where you can enter the giveaway with one or two clicks! http://www.robnation.org/2014/10/contest-win-ebook-copy-of-between.html?m=1#comment-form What …
Agent Looking to Build List
Hey, Writers, I’m re-blogging this post to give you a heads up!
Its always nice to know when an agent is looking for talent…
Patricia Nelson
Patricia Nelson joined the Marsal Lyon Literary Agency as assistant to Kevan Lyon in March 2014, and became an agent in September 2014. Previously, she interned at The Angela Rinaldi Literary Agency and in the children’s division at Running Press.
Patricia represents adult and young adult fiction, and is actively looking to build her list. On the adult side, she is interested in literary fiction and commercial fiction in the New Adult, women’s fiction, and romance genres. For YA, she is looking for contemporary/realistic fiction as well YA mystery/thriller, horror, magical realism, science fiction and fantasy. She is also interested in finding exciting multicultural and LGBTQ fiction, both YA and adult. In general, Patricia loves stories with complex characters that jump off the page and thoughtfully drawn, believable relationships – along with writing that makes her feel completely pulled into these characters’ lives and worlds.
Patricia received her…
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Ranting and Crickets
So you're standing there among your group of friends. Everyone is laughing and having a great time. The evening is winding down, and one of your friends is really on a roll. He's the character in the group, the one you can always count on for a laugh. He's just relayed a hilarious story about …
Book Giveaway!
From now through OCTOBER 31st, click the link below or head on over to the Book Giveaway page to enter for your chance to win a kindle copy of Between Octobers! There's more than one way to enter: tweet, like, or watch! Everyday. Click Here-----> Book Giveaway! Happy endings have often eluded Grace Zuniga. Now, …
The Rover in Official Competion at 47th Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia
This is freaking awesome news! This was such a powerful, emotionally draining film, I loved it!
A.R. Rivera 
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