Library, By Cica Ghost

Visit here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sky%20Atoll/242/201/39

The sim description simply says....

"''The only thing that you absolutely MUST know, is the location of the library.''

- Albert Einstein""

I totally love this build by Cica Ghost, possibly because I could never get enough time in the library as a child growing up in spite of spending long summer hours in the library and then continued that love for libraries and books at each move in life.  This giant open air library that miniatures the avatars, is filled with stacks, shelves, and messy piles of books.  There are many seating/pose spots, you just have to click around to find some that are not so obvious.  There are fun things to find such as the cats that double as dance intans, and mushrooms, and various other unexpecteds, some of which are also pose spots, so click away.  The build is somewhat quirky again just like I love to see from Cica Ghost who happens to be one of my all time fave SL immersive artists.  She has quite a few great builds on her resume most of which I've blogged (check out her profile or search my search bar).  This might be one of my favorites by her too, although I might say that every time I blog her.  But this subject matter appeals to me as as does the build itself and the whimsical nature of the look about all her builds.  Be sure to visit her store and tip the sim if you can at the landing so that Cica continues to enhance our SL with her wonderful builds. Click around, cam around, run around, dance around, pose around, snap pics, play with a friend, enjoy.  The sim opened today and I have no clue how long it will run.  She often lets them run a while open ended until they are just gone and lately has been providing little to no description but this is apparently self explanatory or draw your own conclusions as to the meaning.  To me, I just enjoy it.


And then Cash read me a goodnight story at the Library... good night: )

FABULOUS!: A Must Read E-Book for All Fashion Models [Kindle Edition]

Order on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/FABULOUS-Must-Read-Fashion-Models-ebook/dp/B00SPNO3VQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1422752489&sr=1-1&keywords=Frolic+Mills


Frolic Mills, former owner of The Best of Second Life, has self-published this kindle book, "Fabulous!" available on Amazon at the reasonable price of $8.99 RL$.  The book is edited by my friend and RL author of many books and publications, Sonicity Fitzroy, and the forward is by Persia Bravin, former BOSL CEO and the BOSL magazine editor.  Most people in SL will recognize these names.  Mr. Mills was very active in SL with BOSL initiating and running the annual Ms. Virtual World pageants, actively involved in modeling instruction, running the annual BOSL Fashion Week, Fashion For Life, many many amazing fashion shows and competitions, RFL, various events, and the Partyticulars. He is somewhat of an SL icon. 






(official book cover pic/I didn't take it)
The Amazon page gives the following pre-release summary:
"Book Description Publication Date: February 6, 2015 A Must Read Book for All Fashion Models. Take a journey through all the stages of modeling all the way to the top! Read the Modeling Scale and find out your position so you too can move up the ranks quickly. In this book you will learn: 1. What is a Model? 2. Finding Your Moves 3. Principles of Styling 4. Posing the Right Way (Selling or Just Posing?) 5. Model Branding and Ethics 6. Uniqueness Counts 7. Good Taste Can Be Learned 8. Making it to the Top Have fun, observe, learn and BE FABULOUS!"

Gladys Knight and The Pips Coming to SL

(More teaser video by Sonicity Fitzroy)


The press release states:

"A Once in a Second Life time event!  
A Pip's Journey, with a special appearance from "Pip" William Guest, live in Second Life. 
Public Event:  Let's welcome RL singer/musician William Guest for the first appearance of a Pip in Second Life!  

All are invited to "A Pip's Journey," featuring Pip William Guest, book author and original pip from Gladys Knight & The Pips. 
Guest was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. 
William Guest, one of the Pips and cousin to Gladys, and his co-author LadyDhyana, will share some comments about their book titled "Midnight Train FROM Georgia:  A Pip's Journey.  Guest's biography is available at all major book outlets; check online at Amazon.com & BarnesandNoble.com.  
Lady Dhyana Ziegler, DCJ (Florida A&M University, Ph.D.) is Professor of Journalism, President and CEO at Z Creators, LLC, and co-author (with William Franklin Guest) of "Midnight Train FROM Georgia" (Branden Books, 2013). Lady Ziegler was knighted as a Dame of Justice in England in 2008.

Time/Location:
Date:  Saturday, November 9, 2013 Noon to 2PM SLT.    
Location:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/UWA%20Virlantis/162/99/2927
Come to the meet and greet, groove to the funk of DJMiles11thHour, followed by a special tribute concert in honor of Pip William Guest.
There will be two stages, one for the DJ, and the other for the Gladys Knight & The Pips Tribute concert. 
Get here early to secure your place.   Autographed photos will be given away during the day of the event. 
Schedule of Events: 
12:00-12:45:  Miles11thHour as DJ  (miles.eleventhauer) (Stage One)
12:45-1:00:    Comments from book authors   (Stage One)
1:00-2:00:      Tribute Band (Stage Two, Performance Stage)

Credits: 
This event is produced by SoNice Productions, RingMyBel Productions, & Lowe Runo Productions
with Tribute Concert engineered by Definitive Rock Concerts (DRC).   
Event held at the co-partnered sim, Virlantis (Southern Illinois University & University of Western Australia).
Gladys Knight & The Pips Avatar creations by Belinda Barnes, RingMyBel Productions.
Choreography, Puppetry, Lighting and Dance Floor Animations by Definitive Rock Concerts.


 Thanks!
Media/Event Contact: 
Coordinators, Sonicity Fitzroy, IM or sonicityfitzroy@yahoo.com
Belinda Barnes, IM"

(Promo photos by Sonicity Fitzroy)

I also heard there will be signed doorprize giveaways! Don't miss out on this RL/SL crossover event!

Pumpkin For Petunia -Happy Halloween!

Visit here to read the book: http://issuu.com/soniceproductions/docs/pumpkin_for_petunia_f1
Visit here to see Soni's Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplysoni/

My friends Sonicity Fitzroy (RL and SL published author) and Belinda Barnes have served up their 2nd children's (think everyone) book on issuu, made in Second Life.  This time Soni wrote a cute children's story just in time for Halloween which makes for a nice gift to us all from them.  This story has a fun unexpected ending but I won't give a spoiler, so you will have a look for yourself.  Take the top link above to read it all for yourself, and maybe you will recognize some of the SL places the scenes are set in. Thanks Soni and Bel.

Machinima Book and Rez Day Celebrations!

Today is a special day for two of my friends, Lowe Runo and Sonicity Fitzroy. First of all Lowe, otherwise known to many as machinima man, is celebrating his 5th SL rez day today. On top of that the publisher has released pre-order information for the book, "Machinima, The Art and Practice of Virtual Filmmaking" co-authored by Lowe and his business partner and great friend, Sonicity, otherwise known to me as word-woman for her many previously published books, articles, and multitude of RL and SL writings. They both have worked hard and have accomplished a lot and I'm very proud of them and also proud to call them friends. This should be a very happy day for them and so I want to pass on their information here but plan to provide more information when the book is actually released some time later this fall. Many Second Life residents were interviewed and mentioned so we can look forward to seeing names we recognize.

Pre-orders can be made now and I've ordered and am waiting for my copy. : ) You can pre-order here: http://www.mcfarlandpub.com/book-2.php?id=978-0-7864-6171-4 or direct link here: SoniLoweBOOKorderHere.

If you want more info. on these two I previously blogged a great deal about them over a year ago when Lowe Runo Productions, LLC was established in SL. More info. here: http://karasecondlife.blogspot.com/2010/05/lowe-runo-productions-llc.html direct link here: LoweSoniHere.

I'm posting a couple of casual pics I took of them. Don't forget to congratulate them both and wish Lowe a happy rez day while you are at it.




Check out a link to just one of their many machinima sites with great info. : http://slmachinimaarts.ning.com/ or direct link here: MAGHere. Pro-mag direct link also to the right in fav'd sites. Lowe made a very cute thank you to his SL friends today which has been posted on this MAG site linked here as well as his Flickr and yes.. shameless plug since I am in it. : ) Check it out.. very cute and touching remembrance of his 5 years in SL via machinima.