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Discussion, Resources, Roundtables, & Reviews

June 26, 2009 by MJ 8 Comments

News in Brief

Reviews have been appearing here in short bursts lately, but I should be back to a more rigorous schedule soon. Shouldn’t the summer be relaxing? :) A few short items:

– For those curious about my non-manga-related activities, I have joined the staff at Act Too Studio, coaching young singers and actors alongside two incredible teachers who also happen to be my parents. I’m pretty excited. Here is some information about us, and here is a page full of people saying we (and by “we” I mean mostly my folks) are great. We are also developing our website as we go, so if that’s your kind of thing, keep an eye out for new content!

– Just yesterday, I got myself on the list to review 801 Media titles, so look for a little more yaoi content here from time-to-time! They also introduced me as a new reviewer in their blog!

– As a testament to my deep love for Yen Press’ One Thousand and One Nights, my review copy of volume eight arrived on my doorstep just yesterday and was immediately pushed to the front of the line (and believe me, it’s become quite a long line). Don’t miss my review!

– On a very different note, I reviewed a new volume in another of my favorite series this week–volume seven of Mushishi. I suppose the contrasting nature of these two series should put aside any lingering worry I might have about this blog not representing me (or my tastes) fully. :) ETA: Also, translator William Flanagan has linked to my review on his Facebook page, filling my fangirlish heart with glee!

– The ever-fabulous Danielle Leigh posted a shojo round-up a day or two ago, and we ended up rambling on together in comments about NANA. Look for more of this to come. /cryptic

I wonder how much of this actually constitutes “news”? Ah, well. More reviews tomorrow!

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Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: act too studio, manga, mushishi, nana, one thousand and one nights, yaoi/boys' love

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Comments

  1. jansong@livejournal.com says

    June 27, 2009 at 6:52 am

    I like your newsy update. I’m happy to read your reviews, but I like to know more.

    Reply
    • Melinda Beasi says

      June 29, 2009 at 10:55 am

      I shall attempt to make more such posts, just for you. :D

      Reply
      • jansong@livejournal says

        June 29, 2009 at 11:09 am

        You are a good daughter.

        Reply
  2. Danielle Leigh says

    June 27, 2009 at 7:31 am

    heh. “/cryptic.”

    That is all.

    (Except yea! on linkage by W.F. — very cool!)

    Reply
    • Melinda Beasi says

      June 29, 2009 at 10:56 am

      Heeeee d’ja like that? :D

      Reply
  3. Sara K. says

    June 28, 2009 at 1:16 am

    How interesting. It’s funny that you are the managing director of a theatre company, because that is what I would like to do someday (or somehow running a theatre company – I’m not picky about titles). I have about 6 years of formal training in theatre (more than that if you include my dance and theatre tech training), and I’m now pursuing my business education.

    Performance, manga … what other interests do we have in common?

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    • Melinda Beasi says

      June 29, 2009 at 10:57 am

      You’ll definitely be in a better place than I was! Having focused entirely on a performance career through school, I found myself wishing years down the line (after I left performing) that I had some formal education in business. Of course right now I’m wishing I had a formal education in education, so I guess these kinds of wishes are ongoing. :)

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      • Sara K. says

        June 29, 2009 at 12:12 pm

        It’s never too late! It would be impractical for you to get another degree, but you can always read books. I hand down some of my business textbooks to friends so they can some of the education. I think there should be a GE for business since there are very few people who wouldn’t find it useful.

        Reply


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