About Me

Hi! I’m Cori — thanks for stopping by!

About me: I’m an editor and I love it. I live in (generally) sunny California. I love God’s creation, reading, being a ninja, road cycling, thinking, sewing, crafting, my hot glue gun, walking, admiring Craftsman architecture, blogging, dodging killer bees, playing Boggle, being artsy, loving everything British except for Marmite, making art using typography, hiking, training for a 5k, being sarcastic, playing tennis, wondering about Big Questions, collecting ampersands, sitting in the sun, traveling, wishing I was in Scotland, cleaning my house, organizing my books, eating my vegetables, watching Arrested Development, and making lists!

Why I blog: I began “Let’s Eat Grandpa” in 2009, when I created a reading challenge that supported Blood:Water Mission, an incredible organization that helps bring clean water and blood transfusions to people in Africa. My friends, family, and blog readers pledged money for each book I read in 2009. After reading 75 books, I was able to send in over $5,000 to B:WM. I was overwhelmed by the support of everyone involved. In 2010, I converted my blog into a regular book blog, in hopes of connecting with other book fans, and so that my poor friends and family wouldn’t have to pretend they were interested when I rambled on for days about the books I’m reading. Recently I started blogging other personal aspects of my life as well, such as my adventures in road cycling and karate, as well as the things I’m sewing, crafting, and cooking.

20 Comments to “About Me”

Lauren Hitch
December 15, 2009 at 11:32 am

Hi Cori!

My name is Lauren Hitch, and I am the Finance Manager of Blood:Water Mission! We just received your letter today and are so excited about this project. Thank you so much for your creativity and efforts on behalf of communities in Africa!

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Cori
December 15, 2009 at 9:44 pm

You’re welcome! I think B:WM is an incredible organization and I’m so happy that I could do something for you guys. :)

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Kellie Lutito
December 16, 2009 at 1:43 pm

Hey Cori!
This is SO cool! I also work at Blood:Water as the Production Manager and think its so cool and creative what you’re doing. My favorite thing is to watch people do what they love and are good at (in your case reading books) and find a way to turn it into serving others. So cool! Thanks for your passion, creativity and serving heart. You are awesome!

Kellie

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- Cori
  December 16, 2009 at 1:46 pm
  
  Thank you Kellie! I love that I was able to find a way to serve others through something that I already love to do. Trust me, it wasn’t tough doing all of that leisure reading all year. :)
  
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Jennifer @ Mrs. Q: Book Addict
January 18, 2010 at 12:12 pm

Hi, Cori

I emailed a few publishers explaining that I was a new book blogger and interested in review books. A few emailed me back. Thomas Nelson also has a book blogger review program. I believe it is called Book Sneeze. Also, Librarything has an early reviewer program.

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- Cori
  January 19, 2010 at 12:23 pm
  
  Thanks! I’m already a Thomas Nelson book blogger. I’ll have to see about contacting some other publishers about getting ARCs. :)
  
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Becky from Page Turners
January 22, 2010 at 4:27 pm

Hi Cori,

I saw your comment on my blog about wanting to take part in Lights, Camera Blog Action! but unfortunately i couldn’t find an email address to contact you on – if you are still interested then send me an email and I will forward you the interview questions.

I have seen your blog now and it is great – I will definitely be coming back.

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- Cori
  January 22, 2010 at 4:32 pm
  
  Yay! I added you to my RSS feed as well. :)
  
  I’ll email you my email address.
  
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erinstraza
February 23, 2010 at 11:03 am

So I found you through the B:WM tag (one of my favorite org’s too!), but it was your blog title that locked me in as a follower. I agree: Punctuation can be used for good or ill. Let’s keep it on the good side. :)

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- Cori
  February 23, 2010 at 12:17 pm
  
  Amen! :)
  
  Thanks for stopping by — I RSS’ed you. I look foward to seeing what you’re writing about! Your blog seems really interesting and applicable to my own life.
  
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Mary Anne Phemister
March 4, 2010 at 12:56 pm

You may already know about that I co-edited with Andrew Lazo: MERE CHRISTIANS: Inspiring Stories of Encounters with C.S. Lewis (Baker, 2009). If not just google my name and it will pop up on Amazon.com, etc. We’re starting to collect more first person accounts of people who tell how reading Lewis has transformed their lives in one way or another. You sound like you may be one of those. Are you? If so, would you consider writing about 1200 to 1500 words for volume. There must be thousands of us out there. Thank you for your reply.

Blessings, Mary Anne

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Susan
March 23, 2010 at 9:28 am

Just wanted to say I LOVE your blog title. I laughed out loud (while sitting alone in my office) the first time I read it!

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Charisa Knight
April 27, 2010 at 8:26 am

Hey..I looked for where to email you but I couldn’t find it. I found the song! check out my blog! :) (or rather God found it for me!)

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- Cori
  April 27, 2010 at 11:29 am
  
  I’m so glad you found it! It’s SUCH a great song. There was one other that I loved — I’ve been singing “Jesus Pilot Me” ever since the conference. :)
  
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bb4muslimas
June 26, 2010 at 9:37 am

Hi, Nice Blog!!!

I am a curious Muslim individual–just trying to understand theology and human life–and I have a question to ask you:

I came across your kind (but somewhat lengthy lol) comment on the article, “A People Called the ‘Untouchables’” and I was intrigued by your remarks about Jesus…You wrote: “I believe that the different between Christianity and other religions is the “effort” part of it. I don’t do the above things because I think they’ll earn me a place in heaven, or that I’ll reap rewards, or because I’m afraid of being punished if I don’t.” This is fascinating! In Islam, we believe that everything we’ve ever been given is a blessing from Allah (God) and therefore it is our DUTY to use these blessings for His sake–to provide happiness, peace and love to His creation. He gifted us with a moral conscience and the innate ability to differenciate right from wrong. Even those who believe in Him and His Books (Torah, Gospels, Quran, etc) and worship Him cannot be guaranteed paradise, nor are they exempt from His punishment of Hell…I don’t wanna go into too much detail, but I just want to say that I’ve spoken to many Christians in my life and most of them have given me this false perception that all people will eventually end up in heaven, regardless of their actions, because (in their words), “God loves us all–the evil and the good–exactly the same.” I had a problem with that, to be honest. Do you mind clarifying to me the Christian concept of reward and punishment/heaven and hell?

I am in love with Islam and the teachings of Prophets Moses, Jesus, Muhammad, Noah, Abraham, Jacob, and all other righteous men sent by Allah (God) as a sign for the people. But I’m also curious to learn more about the Christian view, so any words you have to offer will be very much appreciated!

Thanks,
R.A.

PS: Here’s my email if you’d like to send me a personal message– jerusalem.r.us@gmail.com

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martinsj2
July 31, 2010 at 5:57 pm

Congrats on your new ride! I went through a similar process this Spring and settled on a hybrid. 900 miles later, I’m still loving it. I’m sure you’ll have plenty of adventures with your new hobby!

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mauraea
October 5, 2010 at 12:28 pm

Hi Cori! I’m not sure how to PM you here (I added my Facebook & email links manually on WordPress) but, if you’re comfortable, I’d like to read your protected posts.

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- Cori
  October 5, 2010 at 12:38 pm
  
  Good point…I should probably do something like that on mine! I’ll PM you the password. :)
  
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Jillian ♣
August 14, 2011 at 2:25 pm

LOL. I love your blog title. :-)

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Marcy
December 13, 2011 at 11:43 am

Hi Cori ~
I think you may enjoy debut novel ‘A Walk Across the Sun’ by Corban Addison. It comes out in January. Has been endorsed by John Grisham. Corban spent time with IJM in India to conduct research on global human trafficking. ‘A Walk Across the Sun’ tells the story of 2 sisters sold into the international trade. It is not a ‘Christian’ fiction – but is written for a wide audience with hopes of revealing the realities of modern day slavery. Author website and book trailer below.

http://www.corbanaddison.com

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