Josh’s Comments (group member since Jun 17, 2010)

Josh’s comments from the Q&A with Josh Lanyon group.

Jordan wrote: "Josh wrote: "I literally can't seem to read for more than four minutes before I'm asleep.

I had mixed feelings about Robert's death.

Obviously, he was destined to die, and we loathe him pretty t..."

I don't know what the heck it is, but I'm so TIRED at night. I'm actually enjoying the book, now that I've caught the rhythm of Hare's humor, but it's like the SO is slipping me sleeping tablets. I'm yawning by 8:30. :-D

I literally can't seem to read for more than four minutes before I'm asleep.

I had mixed feelings about Robert's death.

Obviously, he was destined to die, and we loathe him pretty thoroughly by the time he keels over. However, in many of the novels of the period, we would see Robert more typically blamed for the murder and then salvaged through love and good detective work.

Is it his facism that makes him unredeemable in Hare's eyes? I'm very interested in Hare's choices.

Also, I'm wondering--hoping--that we gain better understanding of how and what changed Robert from the genial, idealistic young man that his father and Camilla loved to this pretty awful specimen he's become.

Not that there's always a clear trajectory. Certainly not in real life, though fiction tends to try.

Jordan wrote: "SamSpayedPI wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Well, now I know the answer, but I'm still a little confused as to how the heck we got there. I did not figure it out for myself. The professor used too many word..."

Yes. Also, it's alarming how many people seem to have little practical experience coupled with a lack of imagination.

Karen wrote: "It's time to think about our Josh Quarterly Rereads for 2023. The first will be in February 2023 so we should begin nominations and pick one soon... hopefully before this year ends. :)

Jordan set ..."

Ah! Thank you for doing this, Karen!

Antonella wrote: "There is a M/M Holiday and New Year Extravaganza:
https://books.bookfunnel.com/mmholida...

And a promo with magical m/m stories:
https://books.bookfunnel.com/m-magica......"

I found that interface a little confusing. I clicked on the AL Lester book but it led to the audio not the ebook, and then I couldn't seem to navigate to Lester's AD store.

1 - The Office Elf. She goes back to school this coming year, so I don't know how much longer we'll have our work days together, These last couple of years have been a huge treat. She's so creative and supportive and funny. Plus, getting to spend so much time with one of the kidlings has just been terrific.

2 - 95% of my present wrapping is complete!
I think there was a time when I actually loved wrapping presents. I'd put some Christmassy movie on and just wrap, wrap, wrap. Those must have been the days when I didn't have deadlines dangling overhead.

3 - The SO was promoted to manager at work!
I'm so happy for him. And I think he's very happy too, though feeling a bit overwhelmed. With good cause because that place is...well, let's just a good manager has long been needed, lo these last six months.

4 - Spenser and Marlowe. My constant companions. I love my little hounds with all my heart.

5 - Goldbelly
I've tried to set it up that we get something delicious or at least interesting delivered every Friday during December. It's been very festive.

Debbie wrote: "1. All-day frost and nowhere to be.

2. Northern English midwinter darkness and twinkling lights.

3. Six a.m. coffee in bed with a good book.

4. Saturday evening Christmas movies with the other h..."

Oh these are all so lovely!

Granted, you had me at Calypso Coffee. :-D

Karen wrote: "Josh wrote: "Karen wrote: "The recipe for Stardust Martini that Josh includes in Merry Christmas, Darling! (Holiday Codas 1) is pretty simple with only 3 required ingredients: vodka..."

I'm figuring half an ounce to begin with and see how that goes. It's definitely a distinct and different flavor. I'm also thinking we maybe soften it with a whip cream vodka versus plain vodka.

However we did not experiment yesterday as we were so busy Doing All The Things. We did end the day with a couple of Bailey's Ved Velvet (which are so crazy yummy--but I'm not sure if the Red Velvet was limited edition).

(The Office Elf is now 24. I put that in there lest I seem like a truly depraved auntie. :-D She's a kid, but she's not a kid, if you know what I mean.)

I always fill the shaker with ice--and with anything in the martini family I feel like it's especially necessary if you want it to be properly cold (because you won't have ice in the glass).

COME TO THE DARK SIDE, DARLING! :-D

Karen wrote: "The recipe for Stardust Martini that Josh includes in Merry Christmas, Darling! (Holiday Codas 1) is pretty simple with only 3 required ingredients: vodka, creme de cacao, and Golds..."

Yes, there are lots of versions, but this one sounds the most delicious to me (I'll soon find out). If you're not using Goldschläger, you can buy edible glitter/dust that would take care of the sparkles. ;-D

Jordan wrote: "Josh wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Who knew? There's a nasty piece of work pirate in my family history. The first man wanted all over the world, or so says a newspaper article my dad just found. Gotta lov..."

Adrien English would be so impressed! :-D

SamSpayedPI wrote: "Josh wrote: "5 - Buying the ingredients to make a Stardust martini (per The Dickens with Love). I'm going to rope the Office Elf into helping me concoct this thing today. "

I haven't even got all ..."

Oh! Next on my shopping list...

Karen wrote: "SamSpayedPI wrote: "... My question is, can anyone explain Julius's little expedition to try to cross the river? Did I miss something? I don't see any reason for it ..."

It's funny how it's alread..."

Motive. It's always so tricky. :-D

I started reading again last night, and I have to admit, I'm enjoying the book more than I was. The not completely tongue-in-cheek social commentary was more amusing, but also I think there's a little bit of poignancy in Hare's observation of dying tradition. Also, the characterizations are more nuanced than I originally thought.

1 - Three days of cold, wet--we've got rain!!!!--Christmassy weather

2 - My Christmas/holiday shopping is DONE

3 - Being in such a better, more positive, creative, festive mood than this time last year

4 - The ghostly glimmer of garden lights. There's not enough sunlight for them, so there's just a distant, mysterious glow in some of the bushes. :-D

5 - Buying the ingredients to make a Stardust martini (per The Dickens with Love). I'm going to rope the Office Elf into helping me concoct this thing today.

Jordan wrote: "Josh wrote: "1 - My holiday shopping is ALMOST complete.

2 - Scented candles (I mean, within reason) ;-D

3 - Classic Christmas Mystery novels (i've got a list on one of my upcoming AC posts)

4 ..."

Oh! Those little Pepperidge Farm puff pastry tarts? They're delish!

Jordan wrote: "Who knew? There's a nasty piece of work pirate in my family history. The first man wanted all over the world, or so says a newspaper article my dad just found. Gotta love family!"

LOL

Surprise! YOU'RE THE VILLAIN!!!

But, I mean, someone's got to be, right?

Jordan wrote: "Josh wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Those are EXCELLENT questions! I have NO ANSWERS. Alas.

I didn't know it was happening, but last weekend, when it was rainy and windy and chilly and miserable out, (yo..."

;-D

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