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December 6, 2010
B&A
December 3, 2010, I seized the opportunity of a lifetime. I hopped for a weekend from snow to sun and fed multi-grain bread to a pair of majestic creatures. Oh yeah. Meeting the person who knows every word I've written (including the way too many I shouldnt of) for the first time in real time-space wasn't bad either. 
November 26, 2010
Hippity Hoppity!!!
Thanksgiving 2010 will be remembered as special in more than one way for me, thanks to a pair of reviewers at Diana's Forbidden Bookshelf.... http://www.theforbiddenbookshelf.com/
Eostre's Hare is one of the most original erotic romances I've read this year. It's a historical menage story based on the origin of the Easter Bunny. Set in early 7th century Britain during a time of conflict between paganism and Christianity, the story begins as Gareth, a young man studying to become a monk, rescues a 15-year old abused orphan called Gwas. Gwas, which means servant, was raised in seclusion by a group of women who despised him because his birth was the result of a rape of one of their sisters.
Gwas is immediately drawn to his beautiful rescuer. Gareth renames him Harey and takes him to live in his brother's kingdom where they intend to make him a sacrifice to the goddess of spring, Eostre (from where we get the word "Easter".) Harey lives with Gareth's lover Maura, and he becomes her protector when Gareth is away at the monastery. Gareth is torn between a life as a monk of the new religion or embracing the old ways. Both Maura and Harey love Gareth, and as time passes they long for the day he will return to them. When religious turmoil brings tragedy upon them, they suddenly see clearly what is most important in their lives.
When I started reading this book, I simply did not know what to expect from a historical erotic romance inspired by the origin of colored eggs and bunnies in springtime. It took me a few chapters to get into, but overall it was an enjoyable, unique and sensual story. Throughout the story, homoerotic overtones are prevalent as the relationship builds between Gareth and Harey, though they never truly act on their passion without Maura present. The characters were well written, and it was obvious the three of them cared deeply for each other. And the grand finale menage scene was very hot! What I loved most was the author's take on how and why the first Easter baskets filled with eggs were hidden in the spring. It's something I've not thought much about, but now I'm curious to learn more!
When I started writing Harey's story,I didn't know what to expect either. My first historic romance,first M/M/F, and yippee, my second review!
Eostre's Hare is one of the most original erotic romances I've read this year. It's a historical menage story based on the origin of the Easter Bunny. Set in early 7th century Britain during a time of conflict between paganism and Christianity, the story begins as Gareth, a young man studying to become a monk, rescues a 15-year old abused orphan called Gwas. Gwas, which means servant, was raised in seclusion by a group of women who despised him because his birth was the result of a rape of one of their sisters.
Gwas is immediately drawn to his beautiful rescuer. Gareth renames him Harey and takes him to live in his brother's kingdom where they intend to make him a sacrifice to the goddess of spring, Eostre (from where we get the word "Easter".) Harey lives with Gareth's lover Maura, and he becomes her protector when Gareth is away at the monastery. Gareth is torn between a life as a monk of the new religion or embracing the old ways. Both Maura and Harey love Gareth, and as time passes they long for the day he will return to them. When religious turmoil brings tragedy upon them, they suddenly see clearly what is most important in their lives.
When I started reading this book, I simply did not know what to expect from a historical erotic romance inspired by the origin of colored eggs and bunnies in springtime. It took me a few chapters to get into, but overall it was an enjoyable, unique and sensual story. Throughout the story, homoerotic overtones are prevalent as the relationship builds between Gareth and Harey, though they never truly act on their passion without Maura present. The characters were well written, and it was obvious the three of them cared deeply for each other. And the grand finale menage scene was very hot! What I loved most was the author's take on how and why the first Easter baskets filled with eggs were hidden in the spring. It's something I've not thought much about, but now I'm curious to learn more!
When I started writing Harey's story,I didn't know what to expect either. My first historic romance,first M/M/F, and yippee, my second review!
November 17, 2010
Increasing Odds
42%
Ok. I need guns, tons more food in the house, to move to a larger city, get past blowing bullet holes into relatives, learn to run faster, and stop opening the door. Hm, I suspect the ultimate means to avoid having your brains eaten is to edit over and over a story line you've worked on for so many years you're now seriously disfunctional and not even the living dead will touch your grey matter.
No, I won't post the link to the quiz. I must resist temptation and get back to the work in progress.....hey, is that a bloody dust bunny in the corner?
Ok. I need guns, tons more food in the house, to move to a larger city, get past blowing bullet holes into relatives, learn to run faster, and stop opening the door. Hm, I suspect the ultimate means to avoid having your brains eaten is to edit over and over a story line you've worked on for so many years you're now seriously disfunctional and not even the living dead will touch your grey matter.
No, I won't post the link to the quiz. I must resist temptation and get back to the work in progress.....hey, is that a bloody dust bunny in the corner?
November 6, 2010
Oh, to have a daughter...
J & J at the rally in Washington, DC last week. Thanks to being a working stiff, my plans to join son and niece at the Colbert-Steward rally to restore sanity fell through. There should have been one more person to add to the over 300,000?? crowd, but my lovely niece was thoughtful enough to send pictures.
On another exciting note, as of this week there's one more certified lawyer in our capital filled with over 300,000?? lawyer wantabes. In conclusion, regardless of the gender of my only child who never thinks to send his only mom pictures, I have it made. A niece to bail the son out (or keep him behind bars as needed), and a nephew with a doctorate as a professor of Psychiatry able to save him (or commit him to the padded room as needed).
It's not easy to restore sanity, loose fear, get out of jail, but with cousins like these, the nutball son who knows the feel of handcuffs (hopefully only in a police station) doesnt stand a chance.
October 20, 2010
E-Reader. Yippee!
Finally unpacked, charged, and found the on button. I have alot of stories, never read and ones calling for a reread. Should have gotten one of these a long time ago. Good night, laptop.
October 9, 2010
Life is Good
The owner of Shadowfire Press shared this. Despite dogs baying, customers pesturing you in a flower shop, there's some things worth stopping for.
October 3, 2010
September 25, 2010
Classified as Serial Murders
From LVPD: Concerning Myles Logan, 26 years old, staked with steel shackle to ground two miles outside city limits. Broken ribs, arm, fingers. Preliminary cause of death: blood loss.
To: Expert in Violent Deaths--Summons to view crime scene and provide testimony.
"What the ??? A seriel killer who stakes the victim out in the sunlight with femoral arteries slashed, blood drained onto the ground not swallowed, and I leave an apocalypse in Sunnydale for this? Wood, you fools, I work with wood...
September 21, 2010
Whatsup, Creator?
Lyle Logan: "Why? Give me one reason I should believe this crap? I think, therefore I am. I don't need some frickin' deity to tell me—"Arlene: "Yes, you do. Without me, you can't form words. And, son, you will watch your mouth on this blog. Understand?"
Lyle: "No. I don't understand a god@#$% thing. Because you're bored, the sweetest guy on—where the @#$% am I? Cyberspace? Right. Anyway, my twin suffers a horrible death and it's my fault?"
Sigh. "I'm not infallible."
Lyle: "Just a self righteou...
Hello, Creator
Lyle Logan: "Why? Give me one reason I should believe this crap? I think, therefore I am. I don't need some frickin' deity to tell me—"Arlene: "Yes, you do. Without me, you can't form words. And, son, you will watch your mouth on this blog. Understand?"
Lyle: "No. I don't understand a god@#$% thing. Because you're bored, the sweetest guy on—where the @#$% am I? Cyberspace? Right. Anyway, my twin suffers a horrible death and it's my fault?"
Sigh. "I'm not infallible."
Lyle: "Just a self righteou...
