5 Interesting Links for 10-19-2012

Paper Art (Fun)

Short movie made of paper art animation that’s wonderfully done:
http://vimeo.com/25073794

Animals (Science)

A study of vocalization patterns in a single African Grey parrot indicates the use of human phrases is deliberate, though not necessarily to the level of language-based communication
http://www.world-science.net/exclusives/110601_parrot.htm

Space (Science)

Real portals between Earth and the Sun have been discovered in the magnetosphere, and this video (does not auto start) explains how they can be detected and what they do.
http://www.lifeslittlemysteries.com/2663-scientists-discover-portals-earth-sun-strange-snapshots.html

Writing

While you have to remember body language cues are culture-influenced, this is a decent starting point to make sure you include body language as well as other senses.

Click to access bodylanguagecheatsheet.pdf

Publishing (Writing)

A look at the various theories that cover different approaches to cover art. It’s fascinating whether or not you’re in the place to design your own cover.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/booksblog/2012/aug/16/book-cover-theories-edinburgh-festival

Curve of Her Claw

Fall into a world where beauty is a facade, and one elf is pushed beyond reason to rid herself of the smooth-skinned curse. ~ Now available as an eBook:
Curve of Her Claw

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