http://www.lisapaitzspindler.com/blog Thu, 15 May 2008 15:21:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en (#29) Image Source: LOL Movies, Star Trek: First Contact 1. You always get the green girl. 2. You have the cushiest chair in the joint. 3. The Captain's stash of Romulan Ale. 4. You get to regularly say things like "Fire at Will" and "Number One." 5. At some point, probably due to a rift ... http://www.lisapaitzspindler.com/blog/2008/05/15/thirteen-perks-of-being-captain-of-the-enterprise/ I'm piping up over at my group blog Writers at Play about the role of mothers in Science Fiction and Romance. C'mon over! http://www.lisapaitzspindler.com/blog/2008/05/12/writers-at-play-where-are-the-mothers/ The Weekly Roundup is back. I think I'm finally getting back into the swing of things after a few weeks of insanity in my life. I think this kind of post needs a "re-imagining" of sorts, though, so I'm looking for a new name for the roundup. Please send me ... http://www.lisapaitzspindler.com/blog/2008/05/09/weekly-roundup-9/ For this week's Danger Gal profile, we're going to take a look at three female characters from upcoming movies who have been re-imagined from their previous incarnations in comic books. The jury is obviously still out about whether these ladies will qualify as Danger Gals or if the writers/directors/producers fall ... http://www.lisapaitzspindler.com/blog/2008/05/08/danger-gal-maybes-well-see/ (#28) I consulted several bigger Star Wars nerds than me to come up with this list. Many thanks to the AppleJedi, Scott B., and Mr. Fumanchu. 1. You get to spend all day in your robe. 2. Two words: Light. Saber. ("Is that a Light Saber under your robe or are you ... http://www.lisapaitzspindler.com/blog/2008/05/07/thirteen-reasons-to-become-a-jedi/ My group blog, Writers At Play, today is interviewing Romantic Times' Mr. Romance 2008 2nd Runner Up Jimi Gaskin. We'll be giving away prizes throughout the day so be sure to drop by and say hi to Gaskin, ask him questions, or to just join in the fun. Each comment ... http://www.lisapaitzspindler.com/blog/2008/05/07/newsflash-scientists-are-sexy/ Yay me! I wrote tonight, a whole 600 words. I know that's not much, but it's better than I have been doing and I had a busy night tonight. Leslie and I are now also at writing war with our friend Betty. I did my part, what about you two? more ... http://www.lisapaitzspindler.com/blog/2008/05/05/writing-war-progress-and-more-opponents/ Welcome to Monday. Danger Gal had a little LOLBSG fun. moar funny pictures http://www.lisapaitzspindler.com/blog/2008/05/05/listen-do-you-smell-something/ (#27) Tyrol: Yeah, well... it's breakfast, lunch and dinner until someone finds a hot fudge planet. That quote above has nothing to do with this post. I was just amused by it. I've been under the weather since Friday, so that's why I've been MIA most of this week. I'm blaming the ... http://www.lisapaitzspindler.com/blog/2008/04/30/thirteen-facts-about-bsgs-beings-of-light-original-series/ see more crazy cat pics My critique partner, Leslie Dicken, and I were going through our regular whinefest of "Oh woe is me, I can't ever seem to get any writing done" when we realized how lazy we've been, how easy we've been tempted by the Dark Side of television, You ... http://www.lisapaitzspindler.com/blog/2008/04/30/writing-war-thems-fightin-words/