Lisa Arbitrary - AttentionIsArbitrary M/M Blog’s Comments (group member since Sep 11, 2012)

Lisa Arbitrary - AttentionIsArbitrary M/M Blog’s comments from the Brandon Shire Fan Group group.

Baba, your post gives me chills. It's beautiful. I want the world to think that way.

:)

Odd, we're constantly bombarded by descriptions of how "she" smells; roses, strawberries, the ocean.

In the Hunger Games, President Snow's breath smells like blood. Obviously an efforts to emote a negative image.

Interesting.

Great!

Well, there's the new diet plan :D

Nah, you're right. Perspective is correct.

I can't really say if I've ever "smelled" vinegar and salt chips. I've eaten my fair share though. I do like the smell of vinegar though. I don't not like the smell of smelly socks :P

" What would his feet be like trapped in boots all day? Hunter wondered. Not rank, no; a slight vinegar smell, like chips, only with a more sensual under-tongue taste."

I quoted this in my review because it truly struck me so. It's rare for a woman to get this sort of edge in a 'romance' novel. I'm coming to learn that the reason I read m/m is to get perspective that I wouldn't otherwise have. When it's presented in the way that Brandon brought it to me, all the better.

;)

As long as we're talking secondary characters, what about Connie? Love her :)

Please don't say "if" when talking about this book/series. *begging eyes

Also, is it bad that I want to find a bit more uncertainty in the next book? Would I actually ask for angst? Yeah, I would. I believe Hunter's love is unconditional and that's why it's so beautiful but....

...at the end on Afflicted, Dillion is "making excuses" according to Hunter. (view spoiler)["Things could get...awkward," Dillon said." (hide spoiler)]

That could be a very interesting line to develop. If they stay in Atlanta, I would imagine they'd have to "deal" with it.

What about Toby?????

That's a very stark look at something most would rather ignore but it's right under our noses every day.

You've got me questioning who the homeless are more than ever. It never dawned on me that a majority might be glbt kids who've been sent away by their families. I guess I assumed drugs came first or other circumstances but I didn't really make a connect with sexual orientation accounting for so much of this epidemic. Where have I been?

I'd love to see who you'd pair the ex-con with. I'm beyond intrigued because I like the dichotomy. I'm always drawn to nearly, semi, or even completely broken characters.

I think Anna Nalisk is actually inviting you to take that beautiful song and run with it Brandon. It seems to hold many stories within it and is as inspiring as the image you shared with us the other day.

We'll be missing you 'round here Brandon.

Oh Yes, I would love to read a storyline involving Brandon's memories/hopes/dreams.

I'll gladly join your campaign deirdre :)

That beautiful image hold so much feeling. I'm instantly taken to a Sonoma vineyard. The weathered paint, the hazy morning, the tender touch, it's very emotional.

Brandon, thank you so much for your beautiful words on my kindlegraph. I'm feeling very special right now and I have a ridiculous smile across my face. You are just a lovely human being.

LOL, weird fact! It makes me wonder what I wouldn't eat if I couldn't see it.

I hated Parmesan for 25 years. Then after having my first baby I couldn't get enough of it. I love it. I always heard things would change during pregnancy but I thought my hair would straighten or something, nope, not for me. :)

Wow, Wow, Wow!!!!!

Congratulations Brandon, that's very well deserved.

:)

I tried it, let's see what happens. I got an error message during the request but it looks like it worked. We'll see.......

I've never had this done. I kinda want to though.

My review of Afflicted begins with me confessing that I didn't really want to read this book. My hesitation with blindness comes from a 'difficult' family member who happens to be blind. I couldn't see past that to want to read a romance with a blind character.I didn't think I'd find enjoyment in the story. Read on in my review and you, of course, find out how the book affected me and how much love I found there.

If this had not been a romance though, I wouldn't have read it, I'm sure. *shakes head. Sorry, but true. I needed the happy to get through it.

I've gone on to read Listening to Dust. Since discovering Brandon's remarkable writing, I've found that I can and do enjoy something a little heavier. (Yes, I've read heavy subjects before but this was different).

Now, I am looking forward to reading The Value of Rain, even though I know it's going to be tough.

So, thank you Brandon for challenging me.

Btw, your 500,000 vs. a chicken sandwich is punch to the gut, because you are SO right. I'm going to have to think on that for a bit.

OOOoooh, that's a tease Brandon. When might we get to see it?

We'd all love a little descriptive teaser too, *hint hint :)