What do you guys think of Ebooks? They’ve always sounded cool to me, in theory–but at the same time, I’m in love with holding the actual book in hand. I’m not sure if I’m willing to divide my commitment, you know?

But, I’m browsing books on the Internet and numerous Ebooks keep catching my attention. They’re cheaper than regular books, for one. And, did you know that you can fit a couple HUNDRED books in one handheld reading device?

Plus, you can buy extra chips to add memory. How convenient to take hundreds of books with me wherever I go. If I were to physically carry the same number of hardback/paperbacks. . . well, let’s just say that would take some serious muscle (not to mention balancing skills).

This whole Ebook idea is quite attractive. I mean, how cute is this reading device (click here)? And, this pink, reading device cover I found is irresistible (click here). I want to buy them on cute quality alone.

Reading from a physical book has always worked well for me, but what if this little gizmo’s better? That’s why I’m coming to you.

Anyone used one of these gadgets? What do you think of them?

I’m trying a new way of writing. It’s unnerving, it’s chaotic, it’s working!!

Want to know my trick? Writing blind. This means turning off the monitor while I write. Or, if I’m on my laptop, writing with a piece of paper covering the screen. I got this tip from the instructor of my writing class (Dennis Foley) and it’s weird how this method makes the story unfold faster. It flows from my mind to my fingers without my eyes getting in the way. Cool, huh?

I’m currently working on Chapter Eighteen of Zombie Love and I’m reading another one of Sarah Dessen’s books, This Lullaby. It’s good so far, but I’m still savoring Someone Like You, which is up there as one of my top faves.

This weekend, I’m heading to an Easter bash where, rumor has it, the Easter Bunny will be parachuting in. It’s snowing right now, so let’s hope he bundles up for his jump.

Hope you’re all having a great week!

I just started reading a new book called Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld. I’d seen the cover before at bookstores, Target, etc. It looked cute and inviting, but when I opened to the first page the font was just so SMALL.

Last week, I was taking the red-eye back from Kauai and I don’t sleep on airplanes. It’s not that I don’t want to, but how people sleep sitting up in a room full of other people is beyond me. What if someone decided to paint my face blue? Or put stuff in my hair? No snoozing on the airplane for me, thanks.

Knowing I had six-plus hours to kill while at 36,000 feet, I cruised the bookstore at the airport. There are slim pickin’s on YAs at the airport, let me tell you. I ended up buying Prep. It’s a trade-size paperback with small font and the tiny words looked intimidating to me.

It seems strange that font-size should a play a part in whether or not I want a book, but there you have it. I guess I obtain a certain satisfaction in turning the page or getting to the end of a chapter at a certain speed. Beats me why. I will say that I’m three hundred pages into Prep now and the font isn’t bugging me like it used to. But, I still gaze at my TBR pile and can’t wait to get back to a normal font-sized book.

Does font size matter to any of you?

I’m back from the land of Aloha. The island sent us home with a lovely fever/cough combo to remember it by. Mahalo bunches for that one, Kauai. Thank goodness for Tylenol cuz I have lots to do.

I ran some errands that couldn’t wait, worked on Chapter 12 of Zombie Love, and read through the beginning of Misa Ramirez’ Dead Girl Walking for her (Misa’s first book, Living La Vida Lola hits stores in January 2009). Now, I’m getting ready to head to a writing class I signed up for. And did I mention the snow’s pouring down?

I’m slipping on my UGGs, then I’m off. Hope you all are having a fabulous Monday!