Catching Up!

[mtemplar_fic]

Late to the game on this one, but just in case you haven't seen them yet, here's the covers/synopses (courtesy of Outpost Gallifrey) for the latest round of DW BBC novels, due to be released in September:



The Taking of Chelsea 426 by David Llewellyn

The Chelsea Flower Show: Hardly the most exciting or dangerous event in the calendar, or so the Doctor thinks. But this is Chelsea 426, a city-sized future colony floating on the clouds of Saturn, and the flowers are much more than they seem.

As the Doctor investigates, he becomes more and more worried. Why is shopkeeper Mr Pemberton acting so strangely? And what is Professor Wilberforce’s terrible secret?

They are close to finding the answers when a familiar foe arrives, and the stakes suddenly get much higher. The Sontarans have plans of their own, and they’re not here to arrange flowers...

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The Krillitane Storm by Christopher Cooper

When the TARDIS materialises in medieval Worcester, the Doctor finds the city seemingly deserted. He soon discovers its population are living in a state of terror, afraid to leave their homes after dark, for fear of meeting their doom at the hands of the legendary Devil’s Huntsman.

For months, people have been disappearing, and the Sheriff has imposed a strict curfew across the city, his militia maintaining control over the superstitious populace with a firm hand, closing the city to outsiders. Is it fear of attack from beyond the city walls that drives him or the threat closer to home? Or does the Sheriff have something to hide?

After a terrifying encounter with a deadly Krillitane, the Doctor realises the city has good reason to be scared.

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Autonomy – Daniel Blythe

Hyperville is 2013's top hi-tech 24-hour entertainment complex – a sprawling palace of fun under one massive roof. You can shop, or experience the excitement of Doomcastle, Winterland, or Wild West World. But things are about to get a lot more exciting – and dangerous...

What unspeakable horror is lurking on Level Zero of Hyperville? And what will happen when the entire complex goes over to Central Computer Control?

For years, the Nestene Consciousness has been waiting and planning, recovering from its wounds. But now it’s ready, and it’s deadly plastic Autons are already in place around the complex. Now more than ever, visiting Hyperville will be an unforgettable experience...

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I'm guessing these will be our last novels with Ten - I hope not, but I think they will be. *sniffs*

Next up: lucyd3, here's your link: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1110263/Wheres-Tardis-need-David-Tennant-gets-mobbed-hundreds-fans.html

Eeeeek! Poor DT! I'm assuming you've seen the pics of fans blocking Georgia Moffet's getaway car from (I think) Friday night? And tonight is the last night of Hamlet, and it's looking like there will be no DVD. Part of me is clinging to hope that this is because they're taking the show on the road, but no word yet. I can't even begin to imagine the insanity that will occur outside the theater today/tonight.



And this is from some insanely bored browsings yesterday in designated 'safe' areas while waiting for some tests to come back: http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20090109/sc_livescience/womencansmellamansintentions

Someone must write a fic about this. Just not me! XD



And finally, it looks like the sprained left wrist will be requiring surgery. *headdesk* Unfortunately, my mother will be undergoing a bilateral knee replacement in February, and I'm already going to be flying home for that to help out/provide moral support and whatnot. Maybe I'll be able to get it fixed in March, if it'll wait that long.

Comments

[mtemplar-fic.livejournal.com]

Don't dance too long! I need my programs to get here!

*dances anyway* :P

XD; Yeah, I know the girls I used to babysit? ugh. very VERY spoiled... mom would kind of "buy things" to appease them. So, when mom would leave me money and say "Take them to eat, and take them shopping." their dad was always suprised I still came home with 20$ at the end of the night most nights. When asked why? "They didn't behave well enough to constitute buying them anything." And considering they were old enough to know better... lets just say Dad REALLY REALLY liked that. Mom had to get used to it... but I'm just glad they had one person tell them no in their lives. I think it's going to be hard enough as it is for the younger one (she's not used to not getting her way). The eldest, luckily, caught on rather quick. XD but... I think that's because I was a big role model in her life at a young age. Wonder how those two are doing now. One went to NYC for school the younger? I'm... not completely sure?

Good for you. There's way too many young people out there who have the 'entitlement' syndrome these days, and they wonder why they aren't getting hired for that six-figure job. Kids need to hear the word 'no' once in a while. It's motivating.

Nah, Auntie Roxy has her own methods of getting rid of tantrums (depending on the situation).

*laughs* Now you'll have to share, of course!

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XD; Auntie Roxy's Temper Tantrum Fixes. XD; It depends on the situation. If it's something that causes them to hurt each other (Amily hitting Ruby or being mean). Usually there's punishment involved (from Mom, if she's thare, from me or Ed if we're sitting). If it's not to HARSH and it's just a matter of getting their mind off of it? XD; Distraction is key, but as you said waiting it out. I'm a player tho... I'll play with kids to keep their minds off of things (again, unless they need a repremanding, then playtime's out for a bit.) Amily's is usually (from me) "Behave for your mummy or I won't read to you tonight." And that usually keeps her calm for awhile XD; Eddie told me yesterday that his sister has a new word to keep them in line "NANNY MCPHEE" Evidently they were quite freaked out by her!

I've only had to call parents ONCE when I was babysitting due to a tantrum... that was just cuz I noticed the poor girl was turning BRIGHT red (she was only 3) and had a temperature higher than kids usually do at that age. She ended up being sick (hence the tantrum).