Shirin Dubbin's Blog, page 2
March 19, 2012
Bloody Fabulous? You've got that right…
I'm thrilled to announce, I'm in an anthology with Kelly Link, Holly Black, Maria V Snyder and several other amazing storytellers. It's called "Bloody Fabulous" and it's edited by Ekaterina Sedia, who is just as wonderful. Look out for the antho this fall from Prime Books.
The image above evokes the mood of my story, "The Truth or Something Beautiful?" I can't tell you much about it yet, but there will be blood on the catwalk…
If you'd like to hear the theme song behind the "The Truth…" you can listen to it on Spotify— it's a very cool tune, of near the same name, by Paloma Faith.
Now, you must excuse me while I pass out from giddiness! ^_^
March 3, 2012
Coupling, Duos, Twinning, Better Together and Funny Too
What is is about humor and paranormal that go so well together? I remember watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer and never knowing whether I'd be scared near to thumb sucking or get to giggle like a ninny. Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson series and Ilona Andrews' Kate Daniels series perpetually find ways to make me laugh, while going for a kitchen knife (as protection against the darkness...you know, just in case). Ooh, and the inate sense of humor in the Fever series by Karen Marie Moning gets me going with each read. The hero, Jericho Barrons, is dark, gorgeous, and occasionally hilarious. Pardon me while I "woo hoo!"
There are three things ever present in my writing: action, the supernatural, and humor. Without doubts these are my favorite story elements, yet there are two things always present, even in my more cerebral tales: humor and the paranormal. Oh, and a hot hero/antagonist or two (yep, you read that right).
My books Keeper of the Way and Chaos Tryst go well together in that sense. Keeper is both funny and dark, with a fabulous hero. While Chaos is pure humor and escapism, with an equally fabulous hero. If you're curious, you don't have to decide between the two. Keeper of the Way is FREE from Amazon for two more days and Chaos Tryst is only $3. It's kinda a twofer. Check them out. I'd luv to hear what you think.
And I have one more question.
How about you, which books, series, or TV shows do you think best combine humor and paranormal?
February 28, 2012
A Gift For You aka Keeper’s A Keeper
Keeper of the Way is now FREE for 5 days, Feb 28 – Mar 3, on Amazon!
Keeper is very special to me and this marks the third edition (my favorite version). Heck, even the shortened link for the free download says “woo!” Don’t believe me? Check it out http://amzn.to/wooOHY See? I’m not the only one who’s excited!
Ah, and don’t think they’re aren’t any perks to downloading Keeper. There’s the battle of Severin vs. Zan Wynn (aka actors Takeshi Kaneshiro and James Marsters). These gentlemen made the book so easy to write.
Need more incentive?
I’m nothing if not accommodating.
Um… how do you spell *schwing*?
A Gift For You aka Keeper's A Keeper
Keeper of the Way is now FREE for 5 days, Feb 28 – Mar 3, on Amazon!
Keeper is very special to me and this marks the third edition (my favorite version). Heck, even the shortened link for the free download says "woo!" Don't believe me? Check it out http://amzn.to/wooOHY See? I'm not the only one who's excited!
Ah, and don't think they're aren't any perks to downloading Keeper. There's the battle of Severin vs. Zan Wynn (aka actors Takeshi Kaneshiro and James Marsters). These gentlemen made the book so easy to write.
Need more incentive?
I'm nothing if not accommodating.
Um… how do you spell *schwing*?
January 10, 2012
My, Velveeta Smooth, Cheesy Ballad Playlist (you’re welcome)
That’s right, lovelies, bombastic and cheesetastic. I can see you smiling…
Cheesy Ballads created by Shirin Dubbin on Spotify
Islands In The Stream - Dolly Parton · Kenny Rogers
Oh Sherrie - Steve Perry
Do What You Do - Jermaine Jackson
Do That To Me One More Time - Captain & Tennille
I Want To Know What Love Is - Foreigner
Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship
Sugar, Sugar - The Archies
Hopelessly Devoted To You - Olivia Newton-John
George Michael – Careless Whisper
You’re The Inspiration - Chicago
I Go Crazy - Paul Davis
Everytime You Go Away – Remastered 2003 - Daryl Hall & John Oates
Up Where We Belong - Joe Cocker · Jennifer Warnes
She’s Like The Wind – Remastered 2003 - Patrick Swayze Featuring Wendy…
Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue - Crystal Gayle
Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue - Crystal Gayle
Ain’t Nothing ‘Bout You - Brooks & Dunn
Hanging By A Moment - Lifehouse
Sweetest Thing - U2
I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing - Aerosmith
I Will Always Love You - Dolly Parton
Your Song - Elton John
My, Velveeta Smooth, Cheesy Ballad Playlist (you're welcome)
That's right, lovelies, bombastic and cheesetastic. I can see you smiling…
Cheesy Ballads created by Shirin Dubbin on Spotify
Islands In The Stream - Dolly Parton · Kenny Rogers
Oh Sherrie - Steve Perry
Do What You Do - Jermaine Jackson
Do That To Me One More Time - Captain & Tennille
I Want To Know What Love Is - Foreigner
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship
Sugar, Sugar - The Archies
Hopelessly Devoted To You - Olivia Newton-John
George Michael – Careless Whisper
You're The Inspiration - Chicago
I Go Crazy - Paul Davis
Everytime You Go Away – Remastered 2003 - Daryl Hall & John Oates
Up Where We Belong - Joe Cocker · Jennifer Warnes
She's Like The Wind – Remastered 2003 - Patrick Swayze Featuring Wendy…
Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue - Crystal Gayle
Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue - Crystal Gayle
Ain't Nothing 'Bout You - Brooks & Dunn
Hanging By A Moment - Lifehouse
Sweetest Thing - U2
I Don't Want To Miss A Thing - Aerosmith
I Will Always Love You - Dolly Parton
Your Song - Elton John
December 27, 2011
Round of Applause, Curtain Call
November 14, 2011
What’s the Deal with the Vampire/Zombie Worship
“Host Sherin Nicole and panelists Abigail Pritchard, Drew Bittner and Marc Villa answer the question, WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH VAMPIRE/ZOMBIE WORSHIP? Featuring the FF Mailbag and correspondent Billie Rae Bates’ interview with Walking Dead artist CHARLIE ADLARD!”
What's the Deal with the Vampire/Zombie Worship
"Host Sherin Nicole and panelists Abigail Pritchard, Drew Bittner and Marc Villa answer the question, WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH VAMPIRE/ZOMBIE WORSHIP? Featuring the FF Mailbag and correspondent Billie Rae Bates' interview with Walking Dead artist CHARLIE ADLARD!"
November 1, 2011
4-Stars That Made My Morning Shine
Would it be cheesy to say I'm over the moon?
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