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February 2, 2012
HUNGER GAMES TRAILER!!
This may not be a surprise but I'm not much for YA as I prefer a bit more than a smooch in my reading. But, being alive, I have in fact read The Hunger Games. The trailer is out. Here it is and I had CHILLS the whole way through. So fracking excited!! Have you read it? Will you see it?
http://www.eonline.com/news/watch_new_hunger_games_trailer/291205
http://www.eonline.com/news/watch_new_hunger_games_trailer/291205
January 30, 2012
Game of Thrones...Oh, Jamie
Oh the hotness of Jamie Lannister. Just found a trailer for Season 2 Game of Thrones. Whoo! Anybody watching? How hot is that man?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=...
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January 25, 2012
I heart writing
Sniffle. (happy sniffle) I now have my office back and I'm writing. Yesterday I wrote 20 pages of a few different things and wasn't sure what I would settle on. Today I was again unsure of what I might write. I know I need to be working on book 3 but the plot has been so crazy and has so many different possibilities that I've had a hard time deciding stuff.
I decided I would just write the scenes I know and see where it went. I got 12 pages done and one of the scenes I really like. I hope it works. I'm going to polish it up and take it to my writer's group for their input. It's probably a quarter of the way in to the book but the tone of the scene and where the character's are emotionally...I'm staking a claim on that scene. Putting my money on it. I think it's gonna be gold. I really missed my computer. I think I'm kind of lame.
I decided I would just write the scenes I know and see where it went. I got 12 pages done and one of the scenes I really like. I hope it works. I'm going to polish it up and take it to my writer's group for their input. It's probably a quarter of the way in to the book but the tone of the scene and where the character's are emotionally...I'm staking a claim on that scene. Putting my money on it. I think it's gonna be gold. I really missed my computer. I think I'm kind of lame.
January 13, 2012
My Love Affair With Janet Evanovich
I didn't actually have a love affair with Janet Evanovich. It's an expression! Get your minds out of the gutter for Christ's sake!
Anyway, One For The Money is coming out and I suppose it's the female equivalent to Lord of the Rings finally being made into a movie. At least for me. This book is my Frodo.
When I packed my hospital bag, to deliver my second daughter, I thought I would have some extra time sitting in my little room at some point so I packed Evanovich. I'd already read them all, twice, and thought it was light enough but funny enough that it would make the time pass.
Guess what? When you have been ripped a new one by a 9lb baby the last thing in the world you want is to laugh. It hurts.
But, you know, I'm worried-- the clowns they casted do NOT seem hot. That's not MY Joe and certainly not the way I envision Ranger. And Heigl...the jury is out. But the jury is suspicious. The jury is giving Katy the Stink Eye cause we know she's guilty of murdering Stephanie Plum.
My favorite bit of all time was when Lula goes on the Atkins Diet and gets chased by dogs down the street because she has a purse full of bacon. That was freaking hysterical.
My biggest complaint is that I really wish she'd have more sex in her books. I hate hearing that something or other 'zipped to her doo-dah' and then it fades to black. Even Grandma Mazur would write something steamier than that!
Anyway, are you excited about it? What do you think of the casting? More importantly, what's your favorite Plum moment?
Anyway, One For The Money is coming out and I suppose it's the female equivalent to Lord of the Rings finally being made into a movie. At least for me. This book is my Frodo.
When I packed my hospital bag, to deliver my second daughter, I thought I would have some extra time sitting in my little room at some point so I packed Evanovich. I'd already read them all, twice, and thought it was light enough but funny enough that it would make the time pass.
Guess what? When you have been ripped a new one by a 9lb baby the last thing in the world you want is to laugh. It hurts.
But, you know, I'm worried-- the clowns they casted do NOT seem hot. That's not MY Joe and certainly not the way I envision Ranger. And Heigl...the jury is out. But the jury is suspicious. The jury is giving Katy the Stink Eye cause we know she's guilty of murdering Stephanie Plum.
My favorite bit of all time was when Lula goes on the Atkins Diet and gets chased by dogs down the street because she has a purse full of bacon. That was freaking hysterical.
My biggest complaint is that I really wish she'd have more sex in her books. I hate hearing that something or other 'zipped to her doo-dah' and then it fades to black. Even Grandma Mazur would write something steamier than that!
Anyway, are you excited about it? What do you think of the casting? More importantly, what's your favorite Plum moment?
January 11, 2012
Who Would Play These People...Part 2
I know some people sent me pics/suggestions and I'm afraid they've gotten lost in my inbox. I'm sorry! I know it sounds ridiculous but I've actually got a lot of emails (not for Viagra, btw!!) and while I know they're in there, damned if I can find them. Anyway, Amy sent me this today. So I thought I would share.
Val - Adele - there is something "Other" about her to me, and for some
reason I picture Val as curvy in all the right places.
Lucas - Alexander Skarsgard, I know someone already chose this but
while I was reading even before reading the blog he is who I pictured.
Also, my backup picture is HOT and totally a "Lucas" expression as
well (in my humble opinion).
Jack - Jackson Rathbone - I KNOW he's from the "other" series (which
I'm also a fan of) but Google his images NOT as Jasper. My next choice
for Cer could also probably work here as well.
Cer - Gavin Rossdale (this is the choice that could also work for
Jack) another option, because I can't decide if Cer is older looking
or young would be George Clooney, no pic attached of him (as if it'd
be needed).
Rachel - Evan Rachel Wood. You probably know she was Marilyn Manson's
girl so there is a connection here between my choice for Rachel and
Marion. This one was hardest for me to cast so I might change my
opinion.
Marion - Dita Von Teese also a former girlfriend of Marilyn Manson.
There's just something about her photos that seem psychopath-ish? I
don't know maybe it's just me.
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January 7, 2012
Happy New Year (Yes, it's January 7th)
Happy New Year! I've been busy, which is why this well-wishing is a week late. Everything has been like that since December, actually! I wanted to get LIF out on the 1st but it had to go the 15th. Then I had to go into Christmas mode which is a lot of work. I'm an only child and my parents don't cook. Either I cook or we got to Denny's.
My girls got a Maltese for Christmas. She's 5 months old and her name is Sparkle. Yes, Sparkle. That's what happens when a 4 year old names a dog. I told one of the mom's at my daughter's school and she laughed at me, said I was the last person she imagined with a small, white dog named Sparkle. I really should have asked her what pet she thought I should have. A snake? A hairless cat? A stuffed animal? Kujo?
Anyway, she's super cute and I had the sweet pleasure of waking up to find her eating her own excrement two days after we got her. I almost yacked all over the place cleaning it up and the whole room STANK so I was up at 4 am.
The kids got too many presents of course and I spent a lot of time emailing fans, and, thank you everyone who sent me an email regarding LIF, even if it was just for the extra scene, it was awesome and humbling to know that the book resonated with so many of you.
I had written the first half of LIF a long time ago. 9 months ago, maybe? And I had written the end. But I had a gaping hole in the middle. I knew how it was going to end. SPOILER FOR LIF!! with the cliff and the tear and Jack and Rachel but that Cerdewellyn...that bastard was a mystery to me.
I watch a lot of tennis and the truth is, he was slightly inspired by Roger Federer. The man is not only graceful, but whether he's winning or losing he gives the same blank expression. I find myself watching him and wondering what he's thinking because he's an enigma. Well, Cer was too.
The success of LID as well as getting my writing partner Lauren into my life meant that the plot came together and I was able to finish LIF. The book has done really well and hit the top 100 on amazon on the first day which was insane.
I felt a bit bad that some people thought I was too hard on the characters and were quite bummed out about the ending. I will say, Val is going to get a happy ending. So, don't despair!
Anyway. After Christmas, what with the dog and the book and the kids being home I kind of fell off the planet. I've also been emailing Denise Grover Swank a lot and she's not only super-nice, generous and funny but her book is burning up the Amazon lists. We are going to be doing an interview one of these days on our blogs. Here is her site if anyone is interested. Her books are great. http://www.denisegroverswank.com/
Vampire Diaries is back and I am hoping to watch it tonight. I will hopefully get some writing done in the next few weeks but don't know for sure. My in-laws are visiting from England for a few weeks and my youngest will officially turn 4 at the end of the month.
Hope you all had a great holiday and thanks again for getting in touch!
My girls got a Maltese for Christmas. She's 5 months old and her name is Sparkle. Yes, Sparkle. That's what happens when a 4 year old names a dog. I told one of the mom's at my daughter's school and she laughed at me, said I was the last person she imagined with a small, white dog named Sparkle. I really should have asked her what pet she thought I should have. A snake? A hairless cat? A stuffed animal? Kujo?
Anyway, she's super cute and I had the sweet pleasure of waking up to find her eating her own excrement two days after we got her. I almost yacked all over the place cleaning it up and the whole room STANK so I was up at 4 am.
The kids got too many presents of course and I spent a lot of time emailing fans, and, thank you everyone who sent me an email regarding LIF, even if it was just for the extra scene, it was awesome and humbling to know that the book resonated with so many of you.
I had written the first half of LIF a long time ago. 9 months ago, maybe? And I had written the end. But I had a gaping hole in the middle. I knew how it was going to end. SPOILER FOR LIF!! with the cliff and the tear and Jack and Rachel but that Cerdewellyn...that bastard was a mystery to me.
I watch a lot of tennis and the truth is, he was slightly inspired by Roger Federer. The man is not only graceful, but whether he's winning or losing he gives the same blank expression. I find myself watching him and wondering what he's thinking because he's an enigma. Well, Cer was too.
The success of LID as well as getting my writing partner Lauren into my life meant that the plot came together and I was able to finish LIF. The book has done really well and hit the top 100 on amazon on the first day which was insane.
I felt a bit bad that some people thought I was too hard on the characters and were quite bummed out about the ending. I will say, Val is going to get a happy ending. So, don't despair!
Anyway. After Christmas, what with the dog and the book and the kids being home I kind of fell off the planet. I've also been emailing Denise Grover Swank a lot and she's not only super-nice, generous and funny but her book is burning up the Amazon lists. We are going to be doing an interview one of these days on our blogs. Here is her site if anyone is interested. Her books are great. http://www.denisegroverswank.com/
Vampire Diaries is back and I am hoping to watch it tonight. I will hopefully get some writing done in the next few weeks but don't know for sure. My in-laws are visiting from England for a few weeks and my youngest will officially turn 4 at the end of the month.
Hope you all had a great holiday and thanks again for getting in touch!
December 23, 2011
Gothic Angel Interview and book reviews LID and LIF
December 16, 2011
Who would play these people?
Anna sent me her suggestions for the men. Hmm. I'm not a Brad Pitt fan, but I had this picture on my laptop as a background during law school and everyone stopped to stare at it. I think it even threatened my friend's heterosexuality. He said it was female porn. Heh heh.
How hot is that??
Her Jack suggestion is Orlando Bloom. There was a picture where he was dressed...but, why?
Okay...Did not know Diane Kruger was also in Troy. Hmmm
Debbie says James Marsters for Lucas and John Barrowman for Jack. Hmm, well I do LOVE James Marsters and was a huge Spike fan. I always felt bad for him that he couldn't be with Buffy because he was evil. So he gets two pics. He's Spike! But who the blazes is John Barrowman?
How hot is that??
Her Jack suggestion is Orlando Bloom. There was a picture where he was dressed...but, why?
Okay...Did not know Diane Kruger was also in Troy. Hmmm
Debbie says James Marsters for Lucas and John Barrowman for Jack. Hmm, well I do LOVE James Marsters and was a huge Spike fan. I always felt bad for him that he couldn't be with Buffy because he was evil. So he gets two pics. He's Spike! But who the blazes is John Barrowman?
FAQ'S Post LIF
1. Is this the end of the series?
What? Heck no! I had always assumed it would be a trilogy, but now I am not sure. More characters have turned up, their problems are large and I don't know when a reasonable end date is. I think I'll know more when the third book is planned out.
2. When is the third book coming out?
The third book probably will be out in May. I have to write the first draft and see how it looks. If half of it has to be trashed then it may be longer. I have not started writing it yet. My kids are home for school break and I get too grumpy if they interrupt when I am writing. It's not fair to them to have a mean mom, so after the New Year I think.
3. What is the soundtrack for LIF?
My friend Mandy Norrell (she has a blog, can't remember the address just now) said she read it and was reminder of certain songs for the characters. It was awesome because I have very vivid memories of listening to Depeche Mode while reading Anne Rice at 16. So I told her what songs I have for the characters.
All of Love is Darkness was written while listening to Florence and the Machine. I could not listen to it if I was not writing because I was instantly in their heads and not being able to write was very stressful. (yes, that does sound weird.) In particular, Rabbit Heart always reminds me of Lucas in Cafe Rouge. The key lyrics are...
This is a gift it comes with a price
Who is the lamb and who is the knife
Midas is king and he holds me so tight
And turns me to gold in the sunlight
For this book the big songs were:
Val- Rhiannon, Only Girl In the World. Poor Val.
Lucas - Home by Depeche Mode.
Jack-- Four to the Floor by Starsailor
Rachel -- Nicest Thing, Kate Nash
Cer does not have a song yet. He's a bit of an enigma, but I'm working on it.
4. Will there be a HEA?
A Happily Ever After? Hell, yes! It will be a rough road to get there but that's the goal!
One of my pet-peeves for romance is writing an alpha male who is hot but a jerk. And yet, now he's reformed. For PNR and UF it's worse. He's been a jerk for centuries! So he's REALLY not gonna change. It also bugs me that these awful, awful guys are suddenly sanitized. Sure he killed people, but who cares? He's hot! And with the love of a good woman he could turn it around. The short list of men who we buy as good husband material is scarce. The ones that are, we remember. Here is my list, feel free to add to it!
Jamie-- Outlander
Joscelin DeVere- Kushiel books
Hugh-- Demon Angel
Ruck-- For My Lady's Heart
Allegretto-- Shadowheart
Angel-- Buffy
Morelli-- Stephanie Plum
Edward- can't remember the series.
As for the rest, I find myself glossing over the ending. I want to believe it. Valerie is going to wind up with someone good. Right now everyone in the series is murky. One of them is going to be good enough for her. Eventually. None of them are good enough yet. I want her guy to go down as a 'Jamie.' I know that's a very ballsy thing to say and something I will probably not be able to make happen. But that's the goal. Aim high, right?
Songs? Men? Thoughts?
I did two book clubs recently and they both asked me the same question. Who would play Jack, Lucas and Val if there was a movie? I don't feel like I can say since my guy would not match with who you imagine. But I would KILL to hear your suggestions. Or at least be willing to send you a deleted sex scene from LIF :) And if you want that scene, I can't send it to you without an email!
What? Heck no! I had always assumed it would be a trilogy, but now I am not sure. More characters have turned up, their problems are large and I don't know when a reasonable end date is. I think I'll know more when the third book is planned out.
2. When is the third book coming out?
The third book probably will be out in May. I have to write the first draft and see how it looks. If half of it has to be trashed then it may be longer. I have not started writing it yet. My kids are home for school break and I get too grumpy if they interrupt when I am writing. It's not fair to them to have a mean mom, so after the New Year I think.
3. What is the soundtrack for LIF?
My friend Mandy Norrell (she has a blog, can't remember the address just now) said she read it and was reminder of certain songs for the characters. It was awesome because I have very vivid memories of listening to Depeche Mode while reading Anne Rice at 16. So I told her what songs I have for the characters.
All of Love is Darkness was written while listening to Florence and the Machine. I could not listen to it if I was not writing because I was instantly in their heads and not being able to write was very stressful. (yes, that does sound weird.) In particular, Rabbit Heart always reminds me of Lucas in Cafe Rouge. The key lyrics are...
This is a gift it comes with a price
Who is the lamb and who is the knife
Midas is king and he holds me so tight
And turns me to gold in the sunlight
For this book the big songs were:
Val- Rhiannon, Only Girl In the World. Poor Val.
Lucas - Home by Depeche Mode.
Jack-- Four to the Floor by Starsailor
Rachel -- Nicest Thing, Kate Nash
Cer does not have a song yet. He's a bit of an enigma, but I'm working on it.
4. Will there be a HEA?
A Happily Ever After? Hell, yes! It will be a rough road to get there but that's the goal!
One of my pet-peeves for romance is writing an alpha male who is hot but a jerk. And yet, now he's reformed. For PNR and UF it's worse. He's been a jerk for centuries! So he's REALLY not gonna change. It also bugs me that these awful, awful guys are suddenly sanitized. Sure he killed people, but who cares? He's hot! And with the love of a good woman he could turn it around. The short list of men who we buy as good husband material is scarce. The ones that are, we remember. Here is my list, feel free to add to it!
Jamie-- Outlander
Joscelin DeVere- Kushiel books
Hugh-- Demon Angel
Ruck-- For My Lady's Heart
Allegretto-- Shadowheart
Angel-- Buffy
Morelli-- Stephanie Plum
Edward- can't remember the series.
As for the rest, I find myself glossing over the ending. I want to believe it. Valerie is going to wind up with someone good. Right now everyone in the series is murky. One of them is going to be good enough for her. Eventually. None of them are good enough yet. I want her guy to go down as a 'Jamie.' I know that's a very ballsy thing to say and something I will probably not be able to make happen. But that's the goal. Aim high, right?
Songs? Men? Thoughts?
I did two book clubs recently and they both asked me the same question. Who would play Jack, Lucas and Val if there was a movie? I don't feel like I can say since my guy would not match with who you imagine. But I would KILL to hear your suggestions. Or at least be willing to send you a deleted sex scene from LIF :) And if you want that scene, I can't send it to you without an email!
