Heather Stottman
I am currently a full-time Professor of Biology at a California Community College. I am also the owner of three lovely kittens. I read a lot in my spare time both literature and urban fantasy (vampires, witches, etc.). I also see a lot of movies both blockbusters and Oscar level. I have seen 1500+ movies so far. I also do crafts including cross stitching and crochet.
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BS in Biology from ATU and MS in Biology from UCAInterests
Reading both literature and contemporary, movies (1500 and counting films watched, biology, crafts (cross-stitching and crochet), and cats.Motto
There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.Favorites
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Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsInteresting and Entertaining novel about survival and death and what a person is willing to sacrifice in order to survive. Soon to be a movie featuring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth.
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Intrigues by Mercedes LackeyBook Review of Intrigues which is the second book in the Collegium Chronicles by Mercedes Lackey. The Collegium Chronincles is a subseries of the Valdemar Series.
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Trisomy in HumansArticle gives an overview of trisomy in humans specifically in the cases of trisomy 18 and 21. Gives some of the symptoms of the disorders and treatments. -
Underworld: AwakeningsMovie review of the Movie Underworld: Awakenings featuring Kate Beckinsale. We are transported back to the world of warring vampires and werewolves only this time humans have gotten involved.
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La Quinta Inn and Suites in Corsicana, TexasReview of my four day stay at the La Quinta Inn and Suites in Corsicana, Texas. This is a pet friendly hotel with fantastic customer service.
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Public EnemiesMovie Review of Public Enemies featuring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale
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Chill Factor by Rachel CaineBook Review over Chill Factor by Rachel Caine. This book 3 in the Weather Wardens Series
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The Fairy GodmotherBook Review of The Fairy Godmother by Mercedes Lackey. The is book number 1 in the Five Hundred Kingdoms series.
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Snowflake in My HandSnowflake in my Hand is a book about the experiences of Samantha Mooney during her time working at an Animal Hospital in the cancer ward. She tell the stories of the cats she met their and how they affected her life and the lives of others.
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ColombianaMovie Review of the film Colombiana. This movie is about a lady assassin who seeks revenge for the death of her family. Features Zoe Saldana from Avatar.
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Sherlock Holmes: a Game of ShadowsMovie review on the Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows movie. Movie features Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law.
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Sherlock Holmes (2009)Movie Review of the first Sherlock Holmes movie from 2009. Movie features Robert Downey, Jr. and Jude Law.
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Firestorm by Rachel CaineThis is a book review about Firestorm by Rachel Caine. Firestorm is the 5th book in the Weather Wardens series by Rachel Caine.
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Reserved for the CatBook review of the novel Reserved for the Cat by Mercedes Lackey. This is the fifth book in the elemental masters series.
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Arm and Hammer Double Duty Advanced Odor Control Clumping LitterProduct review of the cat product Arm and Hammer Double Duty Clumping litter. -
SnowHaiku about snow
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The Secret History of the Pink CarnationBook Review of The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig -
Holiday Inn Express and Suites: Corsicana TexasReview of the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Corsicana, TX. -
Ramada Inn: BarstowReview of my stay of the hotel Ramada Inn in Barstow, California. -
Dewey's Nine LivesBook Review of the short story book Dewey's Nine Lives: The Legacy of the Small-Town Library Cat Who Inspired Millions. Features Nine short stories about real cats giving extraordinary love to their humans. -
End of an InnocentPoem about euthanizing shelter animals.
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Wicked Enchantment by Anya BastBook review of the Supernatural Romance novel WIcked Enchantment by Anya Bast -
Cleo: the Cat Who Mended a FamilyBook Review of Cleo: The Cat Who Mended a Family by Helen Brown. True story based on Helen's life with her kitten Cleo after the death of her son. -
One of My All Time Favorite Novels, Magic's Pawn by Mercedes LackeyA book review of Magic's Pawn by Mercedes Lackey and why I love the book so much. -
Making Rounds with OscarBook review of the Novel Making Rounds with Oscar. Based on the true story of a cat living in a nursing home with patients with dementia. Written by a Dr. Dosa who was there to witness it. -
Every Which Way but Dead by Kim HarrisonBook review of Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison. This is the 3rd book in the Hollows Series. -
Heart's ShrapnelHaiku about a broken heart.
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EBook Review: Pet Noir by Pati NagleReview of the eBook Pet Noir by Pati Nagle. Science Fiction Fantasy mystery novel features a specially engineered cat that solves mysteries on the space base Gamma. -
Transformers 3: Dark of the MoonMovie review of the film Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon in 3D. Features Shia Labeouf, Patrick Dempsey and a very cool Camero. -
Heat Stroke by Rachel CaineBook Review of the fantasy novel Heat Stroke by Rachel Caine. This is the second book in the weather warden series. -
Magnolia, a PoemPoem about Magnolia trees. -
Book Review: Stalking Darkness by Lynn FlewellingStalking Darkness is a fantasy novel written by Lynn Flewelling. It is the second book in the Nightrunner series. -
How to Study for Anatomy ClassI currently teach Anatomy for community college. This is my how to guide on studying for Anatomy class or any other time intensive biology course.
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Book Review: Luck in the ShadowsBook Review on the Book Luck in Shadows by Lynn Flewelling. This is an excellent fantasy novel by a fantastic writer. -
The Hob's Bargain by Patricia BriggsBook review of the Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs. The Hob's Bargain is a fantasy novel written by Briggs before the success of her Moon-Called series. -
Memories of the BooksThis is my attempt at writing a Sestina. This poem is about finding memories in your books that are more than the stories within the pages.
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Outlander by Diana GabaldonBook Review of the novel Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the best selling novel. -
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth SteinThis is a review of the novel The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. Its a tale told through a dog's eyes. -
Moview Review: Winter's BoneReview of the Movie Winter's Bone which is nominated for the Best Picture Oscar. It is based on the novel by the same name written by Daniel Woodrell and features John Hawkes and Jennifer Lawrence. -
Movie Review: 127 HoursMovie review of the Oscar nominated film 127 hours starring James Franco. 127 Hours is nominated for 6 Oscars including Best Picture. -
Movie Review: I Am Number 4Movie review about the movie I Am Number Four featuring Alex Pettyfer. Movie is based on the Novel with the same name written by Pittacus Lore. -
Movie Review: Black SwanReview of the Oscar Nominated Black Swan featuring Natalie Portman and Winona Ryder. This is a very dark and intense film about obsession set in the world of Ballet. It is nominated for 5 Oscars including best picture and Best Actress. -
Inked by Karen Chance, Marjorie M. Liu, Yasmine Galenorn, and Eileen WilksBook review of the Inked which is a collection of four Novellas by Karen Chance, Marjorie M. Liu, Yasmine Galenorn and Eileen Wilks. All the stories center around tattoos and the supernatural. -
Eat, Pray, Love, the MovieThis is a review of the movie Eat, Pray, Love featuring Julia Roberts. Based on the book of the same name. -
Doppelganger by Marie BrennanBook review of Doppelganger by Marie Brennan. This book is a fantasy novel about a witch. Fans of Mercedes Lackey should enjoy this book. -
Book Review: the ReaderThe Reader by Bernhard Schlink is a national bestseller, an Oprah's book club pick, and has hit the NY Times bestseller paperback fiction list. It is also the basis for an Oscar award-winning movie. -
Movie Review: Japanese StoryMovie Review of the film Japanese Story about a unlikely love affair that has a twist at the end of the film. You won't be able to believe you eyes. Features Toni Collette. -
Homer's Odyssey: a Fearless Feline TaleReview of the book Homer's Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale. This is a wonderful memoir of an amazing blind cat and his owner Gwen. Wonderful book for cat lovers. -
AFI Premeire Viewing of the Movie Get LowThis is a review of the movie Get Low as seen at the Movie's premiere showing on July 27th, 2010 at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. The movie's release date is December 26, 2010. This article as recaps a little about the premiere event itself. -
Movie Review: InceptionMovie Review on the Oscar Nominated Movie Inception, a movie by Christopher Nolan featuring Leonardo DiCaprio. It has 8 Oscar Nominations including best picture, directing and screenplay. -
Gridiron GangMovie Review on the Gridiron Gang (2006) featuring The Rock. -
The Becoming by Jeanne SteinMovie review on the Urban Fantasy novel The Becoming Written by Jeanne Stein. -
We Two: a Biography of Queen Victoria and Prince AlbertThis is a book review of the We Two which is a biography of both Queen Victoria and Prince Albert written by Gillian Gill. -
Oscar Movie Review 2010: Young VictoriaMovie review of the film Young Victoria featuring Emily Blunt. This movie won an Oscar for Best Costume. -
The Transformer Game that Fans Have Been Waiting ForGame review of Transformers: War for Cybertron on Xbox 360. -
Cast in Shadow by Michelle Sagara WestBook review of the novel Cast in Shadow. Cast in Shadow in the first is a new magic based fantasy series by Michelle Sagara West. -
Dewey: the Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the WorldDewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron is a story about how a kitten left in the drop box of a library changed her life and the lives of everyone in the town.
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Ill Wind (Weather Warden Book 1) by Rachel CaineThis is a book review of the novel Ill Wind by Rachel Caine. Ill Wind is the first book in the Weather Warden Series. -
Skinwalker: A Jane Yellowrock Novel by Faith HunterBook review of the novel Skinwalker (A Jane Yellowrock Novel) by Faith Hunter. This book is part of the new Urban Fantasy genre featuring shapeshifters, vampires and the like. -
Book Review: the Blind Side by Michael LewisBook review on The Blind Side written by Michael Lewis which is a biography of the life of the NFL player Michael Oher. -
Four Chambers of a Broken HeartPoetry about a broken heart and the four men that broke it. -
Foundation (a Valdemar Novel) by Mercedes LackeyBook review of Foundation by Mercedes Lackey. Foundation is a Valdemar novel and the first book in the Collegium series. -
Bring Yer Wellies by Gaelic StormReview of the album Bring Yer Wellies by Gaelic Storm. Gaelic Storm hits the world music charts with their Irish/Gaelic music. They perform some traditional tunes as well as ones they have written themselves. -
Laurell K Hamilton's Divine MisdemeanorsBook review of Divine Misdemeanors which is the 8th book in the Merry Gentry series by Laurell K Hamilton -
Stagecoach: Country Music's Two Day Extravaganza in Indio, CaliforniaThis a review of Stagecoach 2010. Stagecoach is a 2 day outdoor country music event in Indio, CA. This year artist's included Keith Urban, Toby Keith, Sugarland, Jason Aldean, and Brooks and Dunn. -
Children of BastPoem about cats, how much I love them, and how much pain we as humans put them through. -
Southern HeatPoem about Summer Evenings in the South, and more specifically my first hand experiences of Southern Summer Evenings in Arkansas growing up. -
Earth Hour in VegasTanka about Earth Hour as observed in Las Vegas, NV -
RoseHaiku about spring and roses.
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Best Picture Oscar Nominee Reviews 2010: an EducationMovie Review of the Best Picture Oscar Nominated An Education. The movie based on the Memoirs of Lynn Barber. -
Best Picture Oscar Nominee Reviews 2010: a Serious ManMovie Review on the Cohen Brother's Oscar nominated film A Serious Man. Movie features Michael Stuhlbarg.
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Best Picture Oscar Nominee Reviews 2010: the Hurt LockerMovie review of the Best Picture nominated film the Hurt Locker. The Hurt Locker is also nominated for 8 other Oscars. -
Best Picture Oscar Nominee Reviews 2010: Up in the AirMovie review over the Oscar Nominated movie Up in the Air starring George Clooney. -
Best Picture Oscar Nominee Reviews: the Blind SideMovie review of the movie The Blind Side featuring Sandra Bullock. Movie is nominated for a Best Picture Oscar and an Oscar for best actress in a leading role. -
G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra--Knowing is Half the BattleMovie Review of the movie G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra. Features Dennis Quaid and Marlon Wayans. -
Beam Me Up Scotty, I Am Ready to RideMovie review of the movie Star Trek (2009) with no Spoilers.
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First of the Summer Movies: X-Men Origins: WolverineMovie review on the new summer movie X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
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CarlyeHaiku about my black and white cat Carlye
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GinkoHaiku about Ginko trees
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PerhapsPoem about what I will do on the Easter Holiday.
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Kitty and the Dead Man's HandReview of the Novel Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand by Carrie Vaughn. -
Kitty and the Silver Bullet Book ReviewReview of the 4th book in Carrie Vaughn's Kitty series. -
The DuchessMovie review of the The Duchess featuring Kiera Knightly
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Journey to the Moulin RougeReview of my favorite movie Moulin Rouge with Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor.
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The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonReview of the movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button featuring Brad Pitt. This movie won 3 Oscars. -
Vicky Cristina BarcelonaReview of the movie Vicky Cristina Barcelona which won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress (Penelope Cruz).
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Australia the Movie with Nicole Kidman and Hugh JackmanReview of the Movie Australia featuring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman -
The ReaderReview about the Oscar Nominated Best Picture movie The Reader. Movies features Ralph Fiennes and Kate Winslet.
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One Foot in the GraveReview of One Foot in the Grave which is the second novel in Jeaniene Frost's Nighthuntress Series. The Nighthuntress series is a paranormal romance and action series which features mainly vampires.
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Slumdog MillionaireReview of the Oscar winning movie Slumdog Millionaire
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Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene FrostReview of the book Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost -
How to Save Money on Books, Movies and MusicThis article is a review of several sites on-line where you can swap either books, DVDs, or CDs for minimal cost. -
Entertaining Oscars Highlighted by Sean Penn, Kate Winslet, Heath Ledger Acceptance SpeechesOverview of the Oscars including my favorite speeches by Sean Penn, Kate Winslet, and Heath Ledger's family. -
Review of Excalibur Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NVHotel Review on the Excalibur Hotel and Casino which is in Las Vegas, NV. -
Movie Review: He's Just Not that into YouReview of the Movie He's Just Not That Into You.
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The Dark Knight in GothamReview on the movie Dark Knight sequel to Batman Begins -
Sushi Station, Riverside California: Tasteful and Artful Japanese CuisineReview of the restaurant Sushi Station in Riverside California -
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullThe Fourth movie in the Indiana Jones movie series -
Deception (2008)New Thriller featuring Ewan Mcgregor, Hugh Jackman and Michelle Williams
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The Upper Crust: A Wonderful Local Sandwich ShopThis is a review of a local sandwich shop in Riverside, CA
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The Other Boleyn GirlThis is a movie review of the The Other Boleyn Girl -
No Country for Old MeReview of the Oscar Nominated Film No Country For Old Men -
Greatest Hits by Gaelic StormGaelic Storm is a well known world music/Irish band. This is there greatest hits album. It is a good introduction to their music.
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Hybrid Vigor by Beth PattersonBeth Patterson's first album. Wonderful mix of traditional Gaelic music mix with her own work.
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We Are Marshall--Not Just Another Football Movie.Review of We Are Marshall. This movie tells the true story about a plane crash that kills the football team of Marshall University. -
Bewulf (2007)A computer animated re-telling of the English Epic Beowulf. -
A Tale of a Singing FloorAcross the Nightingale Floor is the first novel in the Otori Clan series by Lian Heran. It is a fantasy novel set in the background of Feudal Japan
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3:10 To YumanMovie Review about the new Russell Crowe Movie 3:10 to Yuma.
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First Impressions"Being Jane" is a movie based on a cross between Jane Austen's life and her novel Pride and Prejudice.
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A Coyote MechanicEighth Novel by Patricia Briggs is the first novel in a great paranormal series featuring werewolves, vampires and walkers.
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Blood Bound: Werewolves, Vampires and Shapeshifters, Oh MyThis is a review of Patricia Briggs Second novel Bloodbound.
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Where to Shop for Cross Stitching Items OnlineThere are several on-line stores you can use when you can't find what you are looking for at Michaels, Joann's, or Hobby Lobby.
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The Wagon Wheel Coffee Shop - The Place to Go for Breakfast in Carmel Valley, CAThis is a review of the lovely restaurant called the Wagon Wheel Coffee Shop which serves one of the best breakfasts I have ever had!
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The Orleans Hotel and Casino Las VegasReview of the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV
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Ratatouille: A Savory Animation DishReview of Pixar's new animated film Ratatouille. Cute family film about a rat who longs to be a chief in Paris.
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Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill - Las VegasReview of the restaurant Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill. Restaurant features good food and lively nightlife located in the top of Harrah's Casino in Las Vegas.
