Amanda wrote:

Finally, after what seems like a week full of exhaustion, bad dreams, and friend-related turmoil, I had a good day today. In fact, it was an absolutely fantastic day which I feel proud to have lived. It is made even better by the fact that I only have to work two days this week, and that as soon as Friday rolls around I will be headed out into the Smoky Mountains to go CAMPING! =D Yes, I’m going to disappear into the foliage with my tent, notebook, and trusted family members for the entirety of Memorial Day weekend. I’m very excited. We visited the campsite a couple weeks ago and it’s so gorgeous. And so quiet. I’m going to love it, I just know it. Plus I get to wear my new huge shiny knife that I bought at Smoky Mountain Knife Works. =D I have dubbed him Mr. Pointy and he will be going with me everywhere to protect me against BEARS. (Since I am in Tennessee this word is, of course, pronounced “bars” for full comedic effect.) And VOLS. (*sigh* that comment will probably get me hate mail…) Naturally of course I will blog about everything when I get back. ^_^

In the meantime, I think I’m going to take my friend’s advice and spend tomorrow curled up in bed watching movies. ♥ Or reading a book, whichever.

Also, I am finally caught up on the new season of Doctor Who, (I’m watching it on Sci-Fi, just so everyone knows, so technically I’m still behind compared to all of you lucky dogs living in the UK. if you use that fact to gloat, I will tell you to shut up.) and SQUEE. I mean, seriously. U.N.I.T. SONTARANS. (oh, I had such a fangirl moment with all the old skool camera angles and the helmets and everything. hell, I’m giggling again just thinking about it.) Donna not being a whiny bitch. David Tennant’s crazy hair. SQUEE. And, of course, that special moment in the first episode which I won’t mention since ’tis spoilery in the extreme. I’m also really enjoying the fact that the Doctor’s companion this season isn’t totally in luuuurve with him. It’s a lot more casual, and more like the old days. The humor is good too. Oh yes, I am a very happy Who girl tonight. Again, SQUEE!!!!! Haha!!

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Hello, everyone! Thanks for stopping by, because today we have a real doozy for you. In this amazing episode the Dead Robots get a chance to sit down and speak with Patrick Rothfuss, author of the NY Times bestselling fantasy novel “The Name Of The Wind.” Pat is a really great guy to talk to, and I think he offers a world of insight into what aspiring writers should know. Join us and share in his bearded wisdom.

Also, here are links to sites and products that were mentioned in the show:

Patrick’s Website

Predators & Editors

John Scalzi’s Blog

Subterranean Press – Tales of Dark Fantasy Anthology (in which Patrick has a story)

The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T.S. Eliot

Peter Beagle’s Website