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May 22, 2015
Halfway Dead: Who Doesn't Like Free Jewelry?
A little sum'in sum'in for my readers.
I've commissioned some truly beautiful jewelry for next month's release of Halfway Dead.
Local artist Kelli Brown is producing sets of bangles with charms based on the tale of Carlie and her magic.
Here's the cover, by the wonderful Staci Hart:
And here are some color themes for the bangles-- this is the first set, without the charms:
Now, you're asking me-- what charms, and why?
Well, the book's tagline is "Come for the Waffles, Stay...
I've commissioned some truly beautiful jewelry for next month's release of Halfway Dead.
Local artist Kelli Brown is producing sets of bangles with charms based on the tale of Carlie and her magic.
Here's the cover, by the wonderful Staci Hart:
And here are some color themes for the bangles-- this is the first set, without the charms:
Now, you're asking me-- what charms, and why?
Well, the book's tagline is "Come for the Waffles, Stay...
May 20, 2015
When Rape Is Okay: A Commentary on Game of Thrones and Outlander
It isn't. Unless---
Game of Thrones is a violent, raw world. So is Outlander. The fans occupy a space near each other if not overlapping in a significant manner. However, the demographics are different, but as far as popularity and presence in the cultural zeitgeist, both are clearly positioned to be permanent entries in our social memory.
Sansa Stark Was Raped.
In this week's Game of Thrones, the character of Sansa Stark was assaulted on her wedding night (a forced affair of its own) by a sadis...
Game of Thrones is a violent, raw world. So is Outlander. The fans occupy a space near each other if not overlapping in a significant manner. However, the demographics are different, but as far as popularity and presence in the cultural zeitgeist, both are clearly positioned to be permanent entries in our social memory.
Sansa Stark Was Raped.
In this week's Game of Thrones, the character of Sansa Stark was assaulted on her wedding night (a forced affair of its own) by a sadis...
May 17, 2015
I Dun Been Kilted: Why I Don't Act
For one reason, no one asked me to. And that's fine.
I'm only going to comment briefly on last night's episode of Outlander. There isn't any humor to be found, and I write the blog posts with the hope of making you laugh.
I know some actors, and they're really good-- experts, in fact. I like to watch people do things well. It can be almost anything-- a pastry chef, or a leather worker, or a dancer, or a nurse. Whatever their calling is, if they're an expert, it's interesting to watch.
With...
I'm only going to comment briefly on last night's episode of Outlander. There isn't any humor to be found, and I write the blog posts with the hope of making you laugh.
I know some actors, and they're really good-- experts, in fact. I like to watch people do things well. It can be almost anything-- a pastry chef, or a leather worker, or a dancer, or a nurse. Whatever their calling is, if they're an expert, it's interesting to watch.
With...
May 10, 2015
I Dun Been Kilted: Post Partum Aggression!
She's A Lactating Badass.
If you'd explained that this season I would see a woman milking herself like a Jersey cow, my first reaction would have been. . . .I dunno. Yay, boobies!?! Maybe? I mean, I'm wired to appreciate breasts, sooo. . . .I'm conflicted. But in truth, Jenny is my new favorite character, and that's saying something given the warmth and amiability of Ian. It's partly her attitude, persona, and that eighteenth-century-fertility-goddess-hotness. It's working for me, and the...
If you'd explained that this season I would see a woman milking herself like a Jersey cow, my first reaction would have been. . . .I dunno. Yay, boobies!?! Maybe? I mean, I'm wired to appreciate breasts, sooo. . . .I'm conflicted. But in truth, Jenny is my new favorite character, and that's saying something given the warmth and amiability of Ian. It's partly her attitude, persona, and that eighteenth-century-fertility-goddess-hotness. It's working for me, and the...
May 7, 2015
Come For The Waffles. Stay For The Magic.
Come For The Waffles. Stay For The Magic.
That's the new tagline for Halfway Dead.
Whaddaya think? I'm having our friend/neighbor/superkid Emma make mugs that will have that saying on one side and a moon made out of waffles on the other, I plan on giving a couple dozen away between now and the publication date (July 10).
Here's the cover-- tell me what you think? If you click on the link, you can add it to your list on Goodreads, I'd appreciate it.
Goodreads: Halfway Dead Linky
What's the verdict,...
That's the new tagline for Halfway Dead.
Whaddaya think? I'm having our friend/neighbor/superkid Emma make mugs that will have that saying on one side and a moon made out of waffles on the other, I plan on giving a couple dozen away between now and the publication date (July 10).
Here's the cover-- tell me what you think? If you click on the link, you can add it to your list on Goodreads, I'd appreciate it.
Goodreads: Halfway Dead Linky
What's the verdict,...
May 2, 2015
I Dun Been Kilted: I Thought That Would Be Sexier
I'll get to that title in moment.
Full disclosure: this was a difficult episode to watch. We're entering the stretch where the shit hits the fan, so to speak, if the fan is wearing a red coat, armed, and has a taste for ginger men.
There was so much tension I found myself mentally skipping ahead in the books, trying to find a brief patch of sun to look forward to.
But First. And Old Acquaintance Visits. What was his name?
Horrocks Visits. With Ruffians.
I don't care if they are Scots, T...
Full disclosure: this was a difficult episode to watch. We're entering the stretch where the shit hits the fan, so to speak, if the fan is wearing a red coat, armed, and has a taste for ginger men.
There was so much tension I found myself mentally skipping ahead in the books, trying to find a brief patch of sun to look forward to.
But First. And Old Acquaintance Visits. What was his name?
Horrocks Visits. With Ruffians.
I don't care if they are Scots, T...
April 28, 2015
On Naming A French Canadian Villain
Conversation This Week With Friend From Canada:
"Hey, can you translate something for me?"
"Sure, What?"
"I'm naming a villain, want to know if there is a local term for a word."
"What word?"
"The bad guy is named Shiver."
"That's kinda stupid, but the translation is frisson."
"I already knew that."
"Then why did you ask? And how do you know? Do you speak French?"
"No, but I know that word. I thought there would be a, I don't know, different dialect or something."
"Do you seriously think we just sit ar...
"Hey, can you translate something for me?"
"Sure, What?"
"I'm naming a villain, want to know if there is a local term for a word."
"What word?"
"The bad guy is named Shiver."
"That's kinda stupid, but the translation is frisson."
"I already knew that."
"Then why did you ask? And how do you know? Do you speak French?"
"No, but I know that word. I thought there would be a, I don't know, different dialect or something."
"Do you seriously think we just sit ar...
April 25, 2015
I Dun Been Kilted: Lallybr-- Wait, we found BREE?
The Rumors. They Are Flying.
Before we launch into tonight's episode, let's address the Interwebz Buzz du Jour regarding the casting of Bree and Roger.
*All commentary on this topic is squarely from the perspective of a heterosexual male. In no way should it be misconstrued as "leering" or "improper" or even "cause for a stalking charge".
So, this appears to be Bree. World, meet 5'8" actress Amber Skye Noyes. She is either going to be world famous, or merely really famous. It is uncertain until...
Before we launch into tonight's episode, let's address the Interwebz Buzz du Jour regarding the casting of Bree and Roger.
*All commentary on this topic is squarely from the perspective of a heterosexual male. In no way should it be misconstrued as "leering" or "improper" or even "cause for a stalking charge".
So, this appears to be Bree. World, meet 5'8" actress Amber Skye Noyes. She is either going to be world famous, or merely really famous. It is uncertain until...
April 19, 2015
I Dun Been Kilted: Die, Leg Hair, Die!
THE TRIAL.
Leghair's machinations have led to this moment. Let's all take a deep breath and give thanks, then, that we don't live near her. I have a favor to ask of you. the next time someone gets a distant look in their eyes and says, in a wistful tone, "I wish I lived in the good old days", you must immediately punch them in the throat. Hard.
Oh, sure. There was less crowding at Starbuck's back then, but you give up so many of life's little pleasures, like sanitation, science, clean wate...
Leghair's machinations have led to this moment. Let's all take a deep breath and give thanks, then, that we don't live near her. I have a favor to ask of you. the next time someone gets a distant look in their eyes and says, in a wistful tone, "I wish I lived in the good old days", you must immediately punch them in the throat. Hard.
Oh, sure. There was less crowding at Starbuck's back then, but you give up so many of life's little pleasures, like sanitation, science, clean wate...
April 15, 2015
When Kittens Attack
I love kittens, but they're lethal killers in training.
Let's be candid. It takes a brave human to say they dislike kittens. We now have three of them, born in the closet just like the previous litter three years ago. The mother, Pumpkin, is essentially a feral cat who lives in our home. We're proponents of fixing animals for their health and safety, but Pumpkin. . . .well, she prefers to do things her own way.
The Escape.
We had a rather robust storm some months back that caused a previously so...
Let's be candid. It takes a brave human to say they dislike kittens. We now have three of them, born in the closet just like the previous litter three years ago. The mother, Pumpkin, is essentially a feral cat who lives in our home. We're proponents of fixing animals for their health and safety, but Pumpkin. . . .well, she prefers to do things her own way.
The Escape.
We had a rather robust storm some months back that caused a previously so...
