Anyone know if it is possible to have a section with some HTML in it if you don't have premium?  I want to post a flag counter somewhere on my main page, but I can't seem to figure out how.

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Well, I haven't posted a journal in a while, so I wanted to update my book reading status.  

Since finishing Robin Hobb's books, I've moved on to the Sword of Truth novels by Terry Goodkind.  They are great!  I think the last three books are probably my favorite, and the first few books are also really good.  The middle books didn't do much for me.  What's cool is that even though I've finished the series, there is a TV show on ABC based off the books as well.  ( [link] )

I've got some fan art half completed based off this series that I have been working on off and on for a month or more.  Not that it means it's gonna be that great, lol, but I haven't felt inspired to finish it yet.  When I search characters names, I'm surprised at how little fan art there appears to be.  Most of it is now comprised of the actors from the TV series, and not created from other sources.  

And last thing is a fantasy movie character list.  I picture these people as characters from the book.  Some of them popped into my head immediately, others I searched for.  I don't list that many characters because I haven't found all the "best" people to play the "parts".  In the TV series, I think they really did a good job with who portrays Cara and Kahlan.  Both actresses look and act how I imagine they would act in the books.  I think Kahlan could look a little more mature than the TV Kahlan, but she does a good job.

Richard:  Paul Walker ( [link] ) (With darker hair I think he would make a good Richard.  I imagine the Richard in the books a little broader/meatier, but Paul is appealing )
Kahlan: Kiera Knightley ( [link] )
Zedd:  Christopher Lloyd ( [link] ) (Honestly, how can you not see "Doc" as Zedd?)
Nathan: Bruce Spence ( [link] )( I actually think he would make a better Nathan than Zedd, who he is in the TV series)
Nicci: Megan Fox ( [link] ) (As a blonde, she would make a good Nicci)
Sebastian:  Neal McDonough ( [link] ) (A little older than the book character, but I think he fits well)
Darken Rahl: Bradley Cooper ( [link] ) (Lengthen that hair and put a frown on that face, and you've got a mean Darken Rahl)
Jagang:  Chow Yun-Fat ( [link] ) (I don't think he is bulky enough in that photo, but he's got a Jagang going on)
Cara: Tabrett Bethel ( [link] )(Also from the TV Series, I think she does a great job as Cara)


So, don't hate me for doing that!  

What should I read next, any suggestions?

I finished the last book in Robin Hobb's "The Tawny Man" series...seriously, if you haven't read anything by her, you are missing out.  I love her books!  I love authors who can write fiction and still teach you something about real life.  Her words and books and characters make you think, not just about the story, but how a concept applied to a character could apply to you, as well.  I don't know, maybe I just think too much about what I read, but it's very rare that I can find an author I completely enjoy as much as Robin Hobb.  There are a few others out there...but she definitely makes my top 10 list.

I foresee a lot of Robin Hobb fan art coming soon...lol.  I can't wait till she gets another book out in the "The Rain Wilds Chronicles"...anyone read the first book yet?

The books, in case anyone is interested.  (I am specifically talking about the books that involve Fitz and the Fool.  She also has a great non-related series called "Soldier Son Trilogy".)


The Farseer Trilogy
* Assassin's Apprentice (1995)
* Royal Assassin (1996)
* Assassin's Quest (1997)

Liveship Traders Trilogy
* Ship of Magic (1998)
* The Mad Ship (1999)
* Ship of Destiny (2000)

The Tawny Man Trilogy
* Fool's Errand (2002)
* Golden Fool (2003)
* Fool's Fate (2003)


And a link:

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If you've read and would like to discuss your feelings, let me know!

EDIT:  My photo won, thank you to whoever voted!

Hey!  I don’t normally send messages like this, but I’m trying to win a photo contest!  So if you could please head over to:

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~Heather

Well, it's time for a vacation!  I'm going on a cruise tomorrow to the Mexican Riviera.  Hopefully I get lots of good pictures of the beach and ocean and fish...and for manipulations
So be back in a week!

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Thanks for reading!

Since I am taking a photography class, I've sort of re-gotten into DeviantArt again.  Mostly I will be posting equine type stuff, but this is just a first post