This is the final video for Armchair BEA and the mayhem that ensued.
I should explain that the This is Teen launch that is mentioned in this video is Scholastic's new initiative to use Facebook to connect authors with readers. The reception beforehand and the signing after was magnificent. It was so delightful to meet and really talk with Maggie, Libba and Meg. I'm referring to them by their first names, because I'm pretty sure that we are good friends now.
Libba told me a fantastic story about how she and Shannon Hale were on a plane together and Shannon tried to ease Libba's fear of flying by singing a John Denver song. Then they sang all the songs they could think of that were sung by artists who had died in a plane crash.
And, after speaking with Meg, I think I have her really excited to do a signing in Salt Lake City. So, for all you Utah folks, I think it's time to let our local indies and libraries know that we are dying to see Meg Cabot!
I hope you have all enjoyed the videos that I have been posting throughout the week. It's been such a pleasure to show you the fun things that have been happening while I'm in New York.
Emma Watson Hot and beautifull HD Stills
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Vampirates: Immortal War by Justin Somper [Review]
I had intended to save this for the Vampirates Week in June but after reading it, I couldn't wait anymore!...
Written by: Justin Somper.
Published by: Simon & Schuster.
Format: Paperback.
Released: 9th June 2011 (UK) / Jan 2012 (USA).
Rating: 5/5.
Official synopsis: "A bloody war is raging across the oceans, with the Pirate Federation and Nocturnals in alliance against the renegade Vampirates, led by Sidorio and Lola. Lola might be heavily pregnant with twins, but it doesn't stop her from remaining an active in battle! Connor and Grace Tempest each have important roles to play - he as a pirate warrior at the heart of the fight; she as a powerful healer working with the war-wounded. As the twins face their greatest challenges to date, old allies and foes return to play their part in the ultimate battle of Pirate versus Vampirate."
On 6th June 2005, Simon & Schuster published, Demons of the Ocean, the first book in a sequence of books to set the barren landscapes of adolescent male reading alight. In a world of spies and wizards it was a refreshing read. And in the 6 years that have passed, we've seen blood, death, oceans, vampires and pirates aplenty. And now they are set to publish this, the sixth and final book of the sequence, Immortal War.
Conceived by Justin donkeys years ago (he actually had the idea 5 years before Demons of the Ocean was published, so the end has been 11 years coming - wow!) the series blended the world of vampire and pirate together. I have to admit to being a little nervous, okay... very nervous to read this book. I've been a fan of the series pretty much since I got the first book after seeing Justin talking about it on Blue Peter way back in the Summer of 2005. I speak to Justin quite a bit and have done since about 2006! Email, twitter, you name it. Every time there's a piece of news my excitement burns a little brighter and so my excitement in the weeks leading up to this one has been exceptionally mental. Every book, Justin topped himself and brought out something bigger, more epic than the last.
And then I got my copy from the lovely people at S&S! Cue major excitement, shouting and maybe a little bit of crying at the fact it was finally here... As I sat down I was in two minds. The first was that as long as it was as good as Blood Captain (my then favourite in the series) I would be very happy. The other was to try and not to expect anything - to just sit back and let Justin take me across the ocean into the heart of the war between Pirates and Vampirates.
And wow... I was not disappointed. The book opens with a prologue that takes us way back and begins to fill in some gaps and sets the tone well for the book. We're then taken back to the present (or future considering the books are set 500 years into the future...) and right into the midst of the war. Grace is at Sanctuary doing her best to help the war wounded, while Connor is right in the very heart of the war as a key member of the Alliance that has formed between the pirates and Nocturnals - vampires who shun the blood-thirsty ways of renegade and self styled Vampirate King Sidorio and his monstrous - although fascinating... - wife, Lady Lola Sidorio Lockwood, who just happens to be heavily pregnant.
With a prophecy that looks set to send shock-waves out through the characters, and more tension and action than you can shake a stick at, Immortal War makes for a brilliant read. I would say, read the first 5 first because the true magic of this book is that as a reader, you really do become close to the characters. You've seen them grow, and change into the people, or demons..., they are now and really fear for their lives as they fight for supremacy over the oceans.
I have to say that Connor in particular in this book was a personal favourite. The secret that he is a dhampir, as is Grace, is eating away at him and he can't stand it. He's trying to fight himself, yet at the same time finds it hard not to cave in to his blood hunger. Along with a few new tricks he learns in the book, it's the strongest he's ever been as a character and he was a personal highlight in this book, or more his experiences were.
Most of all, I'm glad at the overall outcome. The ending is just - wow... I don't want to say anymore incase I spoil anything, so I'll just say you need to check it out! Justin has done the characters, the story and his Nocturnals - that's what his fans are called... ;) - worldwide justice. I can't begin to thank him enough and pity his poor inbox right now! Haha! Seriously, you need to check out this series. It's addictive regardless of your age or gender. I defy any boy who doesn't like reading not to be engrossed and captured by this series.
A fitting end to the series. Enough said really. Can't wait to see what Justin does next!
News: Immortal War Blog Tour
To celebrate the release of Immortal War by Justin Somper, there's going to be a blog tour of epic proportions and it is not to be missed. Stopping off here on 14th June, so the Monday after Vampirates Week, there's all sorts to look forward to. Top 10's. Q&A's. Giveaways and lots more! Check out the full schedule below and don't miss out!
Monday 6th June -- Chicklish - Extract #1
Tuesday 7th June -- My Favourite Books - An interview with Justin Somper
Wednesday 8th June -- The Crooked Shelf - Guest Post: on Lady Lola Lockwood & The Women of Vampirates
Thursday 9th June -- Feeling Fictional - Animal Antics
Friday 10th June -- The Bookette --Extract #2
Saturday 11th June - Girls Without A Bookshelf - Playlists & The Music of Vampirates
Sunday 12th June - Wondrous Reads - 10 Ways to Know You're Obsessed with Vampirates
Monday 13th June -- Daisy Chain Books - Guest Post: Ending An Era -- Killing Off Vampirates
Tuesday 14th June -- Empire of Books -- Top ten Vampirates characters ever
Wednesday 15th June -- Book Zone For Boys -- Q&A with Justin
Thursday 16th June - I Want To Read That - WIN! Vampirates swag
Tuesday 7th June -- My Favourite Books - An interview with Justin Somper
Wednesday 8th June -- The Crooked Shelf - Guest Post: on Lady Lola Lockwood & The Women of Vampirates
Thursday 9th June -- Feeling Fictional - Animal Antics
Friday 10th June -- The Bookette --Extract #2
Saturday 11th June - Girls Without A Bookshelf - Playlists & The Music of Vampirates
Sunday 12th June - Wondrous Reads - 10 Ways to Know You're Obsessed with Vampirates
Monday 13th June -- Daisy Chain Books - Guest Post: Ending An Era -- Killing Off Vampirates
Tuesday 14th June -- Empire of Books -- Top ten Vampirates characters ever
Wednesday 15th June -- Book Zone For Boys -- Q&A with Justin
Thursday 16th June - I Want To Read That - WIN! Vampirates swag
Award Time: Pay It Forward Award
What’s better than an award to kick off a long weekend? How about two?! Technically, one was from a while ago. *blushes* Bad me. Not to worry, I will do it justice in its very own post (I baby these awards, huh?).
For today, we have the Good Bloggers Pay It Forward Award.
Somnia recently stumbled upon my little corner of bloggersville and I’m so very glad she did. Not only is she a talented writer, but she is strong, honest, funny, and amazingly supportive of her fellow bloggers. And let me tell you, she loves her country music...and loves cheering on the Mavs! I’m incredibly honored to receive this award from her.
You know how awards come with rules? I kinda don’t like calling them rules, so I’m going the pirate route and renaming them guidelines.
So, the guidelines for this award are as follows:
1. Name the blogger who gave me this award. (See Above)
2. Post a link to their blog. (See Above, and please visit when you have a chance--she's a sweetheart!)
3. Pay it forward to five more bloggers--very difficult task, but I'd like to pay it forward to some new blogging friends.
Chanel at Fabulously Neurotic
Mrs. B at Go Ahead, Take a Bite
Carole at Carole Reid Artist
Anna at Artist's Charm
Beliza at A Series of Random Thoughts
Like I have said before, I am awful at selecting only a few bloggers when everyone is so deserving (I always feel so dang guilty). I just think the world of all of you...so...I formally pay it forward to EVERYONE. I'm such a dang softy!
*Note: No idea why the font and size changed. :/ Apologies.
St. George's "Holey" Ear
... and More Subtle Religious References in Deathly Hallows
(Forenote -- I had originally planned to post this during Holy Week, when I thought it would be appropriate. But, alas, my work schedule was so hectic then that I could not do the research and work which I thought this post deserved.)
Throughout the Harry Potter series, JKR alluded to religious themes and imagery so subtly that many fans didn't even recognize she'd done so. I remember clearly reading an argument on a chat loop before the release of Deathly Hallows where a couple of fans were arguing over whether the DH cover had Harry in a Christ-like pose. One fan insisted it could not be because the Potter series was devoid of religious references, which was why he found it so appealing.
I knew that fan was in for a surprise, or a disappointment depending on his POV, because from the beginning, it had seemed to me, JKR had consistently woven in religious ideas and symbols, just in such a subtle way as to be largely unobtrusive and definitely non-preachy. Of course, it helps too that she drew from a wide range of religious ideas, not just Christian, and thus people tended to focus on her Greek, Roman and Norse mythological references (while I preferred the Egyptian). Any resemblance to Christian overtones could have been seen merely because these religions share some common beliefs.
It was obvious, however, that JKR followed the hero's journey with each book and even had an overarching hero's journey for the whole series. Harry's death and resurrection experiences had grown more intense as the series progressed, and nothing but the ultimate death and resurrection would do for the final installment. Once JKR committed this self-sacrifice to Harry, it would instantly be recognizable as Christ-like, even though there are other death and resurrections of other mythological heroes as well.
What makes Harry's death and resurrection more Christ-like in Deathly Hallows is that it is not the only subtextual allusion to Jesus. If you look through the story, you will find numerous references to other Christ-like images (particularly some pertaining to his last few days of life). Starting with a big one -- Harry being the "Chosen One."
But there are others, some quite interesting. Here are some links I've found to show how JKR subtly wove in references from the Christ story to enhance and deepen her own work.
1) St, George and His Holy Ear:
One thing I've noticed with JKR's work is that sometimes upon a first reading, some setting, action, or characterization comes across to me as a bit odd, somewhat forced or strained. Usually, in these cases, when I examine it deeper, I find that it's because she's drawing upon a mythological, literary or historical reference that she wants to use in a new way. George's ear is a perfect example. Maybe it's just me, but having George's ear cursed off seemed a bit odd to me. Usually a writer would go more for something like the loss of a hand, arm or possibly a leg, but an ear? Why?
Well, it turns out that when Jesus was arrested, one of his companions, seeking to offer protection, drew his sword and cut off the ear of the servant of the high priest. Coincidence? Maybe. But considering that even George himself felt "holey" and "saintlike," I tend to think the link is deliberate. It's like she's teasing us, giving us a deliberate early nod in the direction she wants us to go with that "saintlike" and "holey." She's setting the rules of the game saying, "Now, see how many more of these religious Easter Eggs you can find." She knew her fans well.
2) Pouring Out the Loot of the Money Changers in Gringotts:
We met these goblin money-changers from Harry's first entry into the wizarding world. Viewed with distrust and uncertainty by many witches and wizards, the goblins, like those who exchanged money in the Jewish temples or collected taxes like Zacchaeus, lived on the edge of two worlds.
When Harry, Ron and Hermione enter Gringotts to retrieve the Hufflepuff cup, they must fight their way out of a rising mound of burning treasure that pours out of the room when opened, and their exit causes tremendous destruction. As with Jesus' visit to the temple, he "poured out the changers' money" (John 2:15) and generally set about wrecking the place -- though he didn't have a dragon to help as Harry did.
3) Upstairs at Aberforth's and the Upper Room:
The room in which Aberforth hides the trio and offers them bread and mead is upstairs in his pub. An Upper Room. Need I say more?
I guess I better -- Jesus ate his last meal with his disciples in an upper room in a home in Jerusalem, sharing with them bread and wine.
4) Welcomed with Palms and then Threatened with Betrayal:
Harry goes from being welcomed with open arms into the Room of Requirement when he first returns to Hogwarts, to, after Voldemort issues his ultimatum, having Pansy Parkinson scream to find him and hand him over. In fact, when Harry first enters the RoR, it seems to him like a tree house -- a palm tree maybe? Seamus even said that it "sprouted a pretty good bathroom once girls started turning up." (p. 465) Odd choice of word, sprouted, isn't it?
5) The Garden of Gethsemane and The Dark Forest:
Harry meets the Death Eaters and Voldemort in the Dark Forest. Jesus is betrayed and arrested by the High Priest's guards in the Garden of Gethsemane.
6) Narcissa Malfoy and Mary Magdalene:
Now, this point is probably going to seem like the oddest link to you, and I admit I may be totally off, but I find a detail extremely intriguing in the image of Narcissa bending over Harry's body to verify his death for Voldemort. Her hands "softer than he had been expecting" crept from his face to touch his chest and feel his heart beating. And notice this one revealing detail, "her long hair tickled his face." (p. 581, Bloomsbury edition)
Where in the Jesus narrative have we seen a woman bending over Jesus, touching him with her long hair? Mary of Bethany (also believed to be Mary Magdalene) pours an expensive perfume over Jesus' feet and then wipes it with her hair, anointing him the Messiah, the Saviour. By lying for Harry, Narcissa not only seeks to save the life of her son, but ensures that Harry can save the entire wizarding world.
While it may seem odd that JKR would use Narcissa Malfoy to portray Mary Magdalene, we should remember that for many centuries Mary Magdalene was seen as an outcast and a prostitute.
7) King's Cross and Jesus' Crucifixion:
Let's examine the intriguing scene in King's Cross. First, look at the name -- King's Cross. Jesus was labeled a king as he died on a cross. King's Cross is where Harry experiences his final and most fatal death.
And he's not alone. Two other beings are there with him at King's Cross, just as Jesus is surrounded by two other people being crucified. One hurls insults at Jesus and torments him with not being able to save himself from death while the other reaches out to Jesus in friendship and belief.
Harry, too, is accompanied into King's Cross with one who is decidedly antagonistic -- the portion of Voldemort's soul which had been lodged in Harry for so long, and Dumbledore -- next to Dobby, Harry's greatest fan.
8) Sunrise over the Great Hall and Resurrection:
I don't think it's coincidence that the final defeat of Voldemort happens as the sun is rising in the Hogwarts Hall. The women found Jesus' tomb empty at sunrise. The empty tomb, and the Great Hall with Slytherins and Gryffindor's comforting each other in the wake of Voldemort's death, are both symbols of restored hope.
**^**
It seems to me that one critical element is missing in this comparison. You may well ask, where is Judas in Harry Potter?
Snape, of course. Except the way JKR molds her Judas, not only is Snape truly remorseful, he was always on Harry's side. In the end, Snape and Judas meet death as a result of their action. Nagini's magical cage encases Snape's head as she delivers her deathly bite into his neck. According to Matthew, Judas hangs himself (a neck wound), and the 30 pieces of silver he returned in remorse to the chief priests used to buy the potter's field.
In studying the way JKR crafted these references to lie below the surface but still make their point, we can better learn how to weave in analogies and metaphors into our work as well, without beating the reader over the head with our message. In the end, while JKR subtly uses Christian imagery, she does not use it exclusively, which is what truly gives her work broad appeal and which enabled that prior-mentioned fan able to read, and feel comfortable, with a story he considered not religious.
I know I've missed many references in trying to keep this post (relatively) short. Can you point out any more?
Want to learn more great craft techniques from JK Rowling? Check out my workshop.
(Forenote -- I had originally planned to post this during Holy Week, when I thought it would be appropriate. But, alas, my work schedule was so hectic then that I could not do the research and work which I thought this post deserved.)
Throughout the Harry Potter series, JKR alluded to religious themes and imagery so subtly that many fans didn't even recognize she'd done so. I remember clearly reading an argument on a chat loop before the release of Deathly Hallows where a couple of fans were arguing over whether the DH cover had Harry in a Christ-like pose. One fan insisted it could not be because the Potter series was devoid of religious references, which was why he found it so appealing.
I knew that fan was in for a surprise, or a disappointment depending on his POV, because from the beginning, it had seemed to me, JKR had consistently woven in religious ideas and symbols, just in such a subtle way as to be largely unobtrusive and definitely non-preachy. Of course, it helps too that she drew from a wide range of religious ideas, not just Christian, and thus people tended to focus on her Greek, Roman and Norse mythological references (while I preferred the Egyptian). Any resemblance to Christian overtones could have been seen merely because these religions share some common beliefs.
It was obvious, however, that JKR followed the hero's journey with each book and even had an overarching hero's journey for the whole series. Harry's death and resurrection experiences had grown more intense as the series progressed, and nothing but the ultimate death and resurrection would do for the final installment. Once JKR committed this self-sacrifice to Harry, it would instantly be recognizable as Christ-like, even though there are other death and resurrections of other mythological heroes as well.
What makes Harry's death and resurrection more Christ-like in Deathly Hallows is that it is not the only subtextual allusion to Jesus. If you look through the story, you will find numerous references to other Christ-like images (particularly some pertaining to his last few days of life). Starting with a big one -- Harry being the "Chosen One."
But there are others, some quite interesting. Here are some links I've found to show how JKR subtly wove in references from the Christ story to enhance and deepen her own work.
1) St, George and His Holy Ear:
One thing I've noticed with JKR's work is that sometimes upon a first reading, some setting, action, or characterization comes across to me as a bit odd, somewhat forced or strained. Usually, in these cases, when I examine it deeper, I find that it's because she's drawing upon a mythological, literary or historical reference that she wants to use in a new way. George's ear is a perfect example. Maybe it's just me, but having George's ear cursed off seemed a bit odd to me. Usually a writer would go more for something like the loss of a hand, arm or possibly a leg, but an ear? Why?
Well, it turns out that when Jesus was arrested, one of his companions, seeking to offer protection, drew his sword and cut off the ear of the servant of the high priest. Coincidence? Maybe. But considering that even George himself felt "holey" and "saintlike," I tend to think the link is deliberate. It's like she's teasing us, giving us a deliberate early nod in the direction she wants us to go with that "saintlike" and "holey." She's setting the rules of the game saying, "Now, see how many more of these religious Easter Eggs you can find." She knew her fans well.
2) Pouring Out the Loot of the Money Changers in Gringotts:
We met these goblin money-changers from Harry's first entry into the wizarding world. Viewed with distrust and uncertainty by many witches and wizards, the goblins, like those who exchanged money in the Jewish temples or collected taxes like Zacchaeus, lived on the edge of two worlds.
When Harry, Ron and Hermione enter Gringotts to retrieve the Hufflepuff cup, they must fight their way out of a rising mound of burning treasure that pours out of the room when opened, and their exit causes tremendous destruction. As with Jesus' visit to the temple, he "poured out the changers' money" (John 2:15) and generally set about wrecking the place -- though he didn't have a dragon to help as Harry did.
3) Upstairs at Aberforth's and the Upper Room:
The room in which Aberforth hides the trio and offers them bread and mead is upstairs in his pub. An Upper Room. Need I say more?
I guess I better -- Jesus ate his last meal with his disciples in an upper room in a home in Jerusalem, sharing with them bread and wine.
4) Welcomed with Palms and then Threatened with Betrayal:
Harry goes from being welcomed with open arms into the Room of Requirement when he first returns to Hogwarts, to, after Voldemort issues his ultimatum, having Pansy Parkinson scream to find him and hand him over. In fact, when Harry first enters the RoR, it seems to him like a tree house -- a palm tree maybe? Seamus even said that it "sprouted a pretty good bathroom once girls started turning up." (p. 465) Odd choice of word, sprouted, isn't it?
5) The Garden of Gethsemane and The Dark Forest:
Harry meets the Death Eaters and Voldemort in the Dark Forest. Jesus is betrayed and arrested by the High Priest's guards in the Garden of Gethsemane.
6) Narcissa Malfoy and Mary Magdalene:
Now, this point is probably going to seem like the oddest link to you, and I admit I may be totally off, but I find a detail extremely intriguing in the image of Narcissa bending over Harry's body to verify his death for Voldemort. Her hands "softer than he had been expecting" crept from his face to touch his chest and feel his heart beating. And notice this one revealing detail, "her long hair tickled his face." (p. 581, Bloomsbury edition)
Where in the Jesus narrative have we seen a woman bending over Jesus, touching him with her long hair? Mary of Bethany (also believed to be Mary Magdalene) pours an expensive perfume over Jesus' feet and then wipes it with her hair, anointing him the Messiah, the Saviour. By lying for Harry, Narcissa not only seeks to save the life of her son, but ensures that Harry can save the entire wizarding world.
While it may seem odd that JKR would use Narcissa Malfoy to portray Mary Magdalene, we should remember that for many centuries Mary Magdalene was seen as an outcast and a prostitute.
7) King's Cross and Jesus' Crucifixion:
Let's examine the intriguing scene in King's Cross. First, look at the name -- King's Cross. Jesus was labeled a king as he died on a cross. King's Cross is where Harry experiences his final and most fatal death.
And he's not alone. Two other beings are there with him at King's Cross, just as Jesus is surrounded by two other people being crucified. One hurls insults at Jesus and torments him with not being able to save himself from death while the other reaches out to Jesus in friendship and belief.
Harry, too, is accompanied into King's Cross with one who is decidedly antagonistic -- the portion of Voldemort's soul which had been lodged in Harry for so long, and Dumbledore -- next to Dobby, Harry's greatest fan.
8) Sunrise over the Great Hall and Resurrection:
I don't think it's coincidence that the final defeat of Voldemort happens as the sun is rising in the Hogwarts Hall. The women found Jesus' tomb empty at sunrise. The empty tomb, and the Great Hall with Slytherins and Gryffindor's comforting each other in the wake of Voldemort's death, are both symbols of restored hope.
**^**
It seems to me that one critical element is missing in this comparison. You may well ask, where is Judas in Harry Potter?
Snape, of course. Except the way JKR molds her Judas, not only is Snape truly remorseful, he was always on Harry's side. In the end, Snape and Judas meet death as a result of their action. Nagini's magical cage encases Snape's head as she delivers her deathly bite into his neck. According to Matthew, Judas hangs himself (a neck wound), and the 30 pieces of silver he returned in remorse to the chief priests used to buy the potter's field.
In studying the way JKR crafted these references to lie below the surface but still make their point, we can better learn how to weave in analogies and metaphors into our work as well, without beating the reader over the head with our message. In the end, while JKR subtly uses Christian imagery, she does not use it exclusively, which is what truly gives her work broad appeal and which enabled that prior-mentioned fan able to read, and feel comfortable, with a story he considered not religious.
I know I've missed many references in trying to keep this post (relatively) short. Can you point out any more?
Want to learn more great craft techniques from JK Rowling? Check out my workshop.
DALLAS MAVERICKS ARE FINALS BOUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pardon me for a moment. I'm about to lose my composure and act like an absolute idiot.
Excited! So excited! Ridiculously excited! Must bounce!
*Jump! Bounce! Higher! Bounce! Higher!*
Time to work the bum in lights out fashion!
*Shakin' the bum! Shake it! Shake it! Doin' the Beyonce booty dance! Yeah! Yeah!*
Ah, feel better now.
(Don't think I didn't do exactly that immediately following the game, either...um...'cause I did.).
With my hands shaking and my pacing growing more extreme, I watched my Mavs, yet again, be the comeback kids and suck the wind right out of the Thunder, winning 100-96.
Much credit to the Thunder--there is no doubt they will be one heck of a force in years to come. I expect to see them back in the playoffs next year.
But, for now...
The Dallas Mavericks are heading to the NBA Finals. Whoop! Whoop! Aw, yeah, I'm bringin' out the whoop!
Dirk, Marion, JJ, Kidd, Terry, and the whole blessed team played not only with talent--that's a given--but with heart. SO PROUD OF THEM!!!!
So, who will Dallas meet in the Finals? Well, it will either be the Bulls or the Heat. Right now, it looks like the Miami Heat, which means it will be a 2006 Finals rematch (the Heat won, but we won't talk about that).
I know it's going to be tough, whoever we face, but right now...I want to bask in this feeling...
Then...
Let's go get 'em!
GO MAVS!!!!!!!!
Excited! So excited! Ridiculously excited! Must bounce!
*Jump! Bounce! Higher! Bounce! Higher!*
Time to work the bum in lights out fashion!
*Shakin' the bum! Shake it! Shake it! Doin' the Beyonce booty dance! Yeah! Yeah!*
Ah, feel better now.
(Don't think I didn't do exactly that immediately following the game, either...um...'cause I did.).
With my hands shaking and my pacing growing more extreme, I watched my Mavs, yet again, be the comeback kids and suck the wind right out of the Thunder, winning 100-96.
Much credit to the Thunder--there is no doubt they will be one heck of a force in years to come. I expect to see them back in the playoffs next year.
But, for now...
The Dallas Mavericks are heading to the NBA Finals. Whoop! Whoop! Aw, yeah, I'm bringin' out the whoop!
Dirk, Marion, JJ, Kidd, Terry, and the whole blessed team played not only with talent--that's a given--but with heart. SO PROUD OF THEM!!!!
So, who will Dallas meet in the Finals? Well, it will either be the Bulls or the Heat. Right now, it looks like the Miami Heat, which means it will be a 2006 Finals rematch (the Heat won, but we won't talk about that).
I know it's going to be tough, whoever we face, but right now...I want to bask in this feeling...
Then...
Let's go get 'em!
GO MAVS!!!!!!!!
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