Red Lining

I just got wind of another internet scandal that is circulating here. A short story entitled "Beautiful C*cksucker" is making pretty big waves. As I understand it a number of people are offended by this title. The author Barbara Sheridan has explained her use of it, apparently it was used by one of the main characters in her story. So, what about me? What do I think? I think that Ms. Sheridan has the right to use what every terminology that she wishes, just as readers have the right to complain about it. Now, it if was me I would not have used this term. Why? Because quite frankly cocksucker is offensive. But its not Ms. Sheridan's fault, that view of the word came about by bigots and hatemongers who slung it around with no regard to who they were hurting.
I can understand why gays/lesbians/heterosexuals, hell, anyone would be offended by the term. I have a few terms that offend me as well. Just the other day I was watching TruTV and a case came up where a coroner described the hair they found on a bedsheet as Negroid? I was like WTF is Negroid hair? Needless to say, I turned. I was seriously not feeling that show after that. Anyway, the fate of the book and its title does not rest in my hands. I am curious to see what will come of all this though.

One other thing that boggles my mind. If the book title was not percieved before its release as offensive why turn the 'o' in cocksucker into a star. Its like internet shorthand for sites that don't allow cussing. We all know what it says, so why the star, eh? I wonder. Anyhoo, I think I'm done giving my two cents. Good luck to Ms. Sheridan. I wish her all the best.

Favorites of December

Books

1. Altered Heart by Kate Steele

2. Looking for Some Touch by K. Z. Snow

3. Highest Bidder Kate Steele

4. Not In Kansas by R.G. Alexander

Movie

1. Hancock

2. Hellboy 2: The Golden Army

3. Pollyanna

4. The Parent Trap (1961 version)

TV

1. It's Me or the Dog

2. Dogs 101

3. Survivor Man

4. Cha$e

Music

1. Star by The Roots

2. Dare you to Move by Switchfoot

3. Get Me Bodied by Beyonce

4. Hard Knock Life by Jay-Z

Jive Turkey

The Thanksgiving
Denture Adventure

The day was a nightmare; I'll try to explain
the nieces and nephews and grandchildren came,
and grandpa and grandma had just spent the week,
this holiday dinner was more than unique.

The turkey was nestled all snug in the stove
as the moochers arrived at my door by the drove,
already regretting inviting this breed,
as their jackets came off and the children were freed.

They stood there and glared like a posse possessed,
just plotting and scheming some torture, I guessed,
then lo and behold, like a bat out of hell,
they turned on us grown-ups like some evil spell.

While setting the table I let out a shriek,
when a tiny white mouse from my gravy boat peeked!
Then pickles went flying and pies hit the floor;
I found a dead worm in the silverware drawer.

As soda was spilling and olives were tossed,
I thought about having my own holocaust,
poor grandpa and grandma were fit to be tied,
and hubby kept mumbling the word 'homicide'!

The dog ran and hid after grabbing his bone,
and I fled to the kitchen to be left alone,
the house was in chaos--beyond my belief,
when grandma cried, "Help me--I can't find my teeth!!"

I said they were soaking right next to her bed,
then gramps said, "Forget it...the woman's brain-dead!"
This started her bawling as bad went to worse,
I reached for the aspirin while chanting a curse.

While searching the house grandma sputtered and choked,
and I wondered which brat took her teeth as a joke,
but my thought was short-lived as a crisis arose,
someone's kid had a carrot stick lodged up their nose!

The turkey was done, so we sat down to eat
with poor grandma still sporting a look of defeat,
this Thanksgiving madness had altered her mood
for she hadn't her dentures to savor the food.

I dished out the dressing and to my surprise
a pair of false-teeth lay in front of my eyes!
I'd have left out the spices if only I'd known...
that the stuffing I cooked had a 'bite' of it's own!

The day had arrived; 'twas exactly one year
since my relatives, (moochers), had Thanksgiving here,
poor Grandpa was already stewed to the gills,
and Grandma--disgusted, was popping pink pills.

The turkey was turning a rich, golden hue
while children were screeching, "There's nothing to do!"
And memories from last year still had me spell-bound
when inside my stuffing Gran's dentures were found!

Soon mean Uncle Henry called--fit to be tied,
offended that no one would give him a ride
to this festive occasion--he's such an old crab,
so he cursed one and all, then he phoned for a cab.

His arrival came soon, not that anyone cared,
the adults began groaning, the children were scared,
then I noticed a change as I hugged him with dread--
he was sporting a rug on the top of his head!

A pie made of pumpkin shot into my view
being used to play catch; out the window it flew,
and I thought for a minute just who was to blame
as my prized candied yams disappeared down the drain.

My husband, the whiner, quick pulled me aside
and bribed me with cash for a place he could hide,
with my baster now loaded and aimed at his butt,
he crawled back to the couch, made a face, then shut-up.

A frog and a hamster decided to play
on the counter by Auntie, preparing souflee
with the aide of old Henry; they both stopped to stare,
then she screamed and he raced from the kitchen--sans hair!

When asked he replied, "Gee, I had it before--
but perhaps in my haste it fell off on the floor."
So we all made a search, but the hunt was in vain,
now poor Henry had nothing to blanket his brain.

Recalling what Auntie had started to make,
I put the large crock in the oven to bake,
then called for the vultures in voice sugar-sweet,
"Let's move it, you morons--we're ready to eat!!"

The turkey was carved when the timer rang out,
Auntie's dish didn't raise so I started to doubt
that ingredients used in her famous souflee
would've called for an ugly, synthetic toupee.

And lo and behold, as I dug through the dish
all smothered in egg whites--a hairy, Oh Ish!!
These Thanksgiving dinners, My God! I declare...
if it ain't someone's dentures, it's somebody's hair!

~ Copyright © Terry Lerdall-Fitterer ~

Bad Boys and... music?

I was floundering for a little while on my story Pride Fall. I was writing a really kick ass scene and I just couldn't get on with it. Also one of my protagonists was not talking, I mean I COULD not get the guy to clue me in on his personality. And then I found it;the gem that got me writing again. It turned out to be music. Now I find myself assigning music to my characters so that I can get into their mindset. For Pride I listen to Bad Things, it's the theme song for the popular HBO show True Blood. I also listen to The Man Comes Around and for a softer side I listen to Fastball's Out of My Head. Pride really is turning out to be a hotshot with a bad temper, but he's got a heart of gold even if you have to kick in the tin door to get to it. For Levi who is like the complete opposite of Pride I listen to softer stuff like I Stumble sung by Macy Gray. It really does sum up Levi's feelings towards Pride. I also am fond of Jeff Buckley, OneRepublic (all their stuff) and Bryan Adams when I'm writing Levi. Awe, he's such a sweetie. I hope he is as well loved by the fans as I love him.

Young Heroes

I never cease to be amazed by the bravery of children. This little boy was no exception, selfless in life and fearless of death.

Interview with Jared, Kenano, and Nurak

Check out my interview with Gideon at Playground Mystique. Gideon was nice enough to invite me, Kenano, Jared, and Nurak from my Science Fiction/Gay Erotic Novella G-Strain in for a little chat.

Dr. King Would Smile, I Think

Well, do I really have to say it? No. All over the world, on the internet, television, in newspapers, and by word of mouth, it is being said that Barack Obama is the first elected black president of the United States. Though I still refer to him as biracial, it is not my wish to detract from the significance of this event. I thought it would just be nice to post some pictures of him on my blog, so that perhaps when I am in my forties and fifties and god-willing have children of my own I can pull up this old blog and point to the date, and say "See, I witnessed History being made. I guess we all live in our huge slice of history. I may have missed Vietnam, World War I and II, but I lived through the horrifying pivotal point that was 9/11. I've seen the worse president we've ever had be re-elected a second time, and I've seen Barack Obama make history. I am happy to have lived in this generation. It was said all along that the younger generation would play a crucial part in the election of Barack and it appears that we have.

"A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus. "
Martin Luther King, Jr.

Favorites of November

Books
1. Hell Cop (Best Anthology I have EVER read) Astrid Amara, Nicole Kimberling, Ginn Hale
2. Lover and Commander by Jez Morrow
3. Del Fantasma: Unicorn by Jet Mykles
4. Reckless Seduction by Amanda Young

Movies
1. Monster House
2. Day of the Dead
3. Corrina, Corrina
4. Tears of the Sun

TV
1. Dirty Jobs w/Mike Rowe
2. Snapped
3. CNN (election coverage)
4. Countdown 100 greatest moments in Horror Movies

Music
1. Naive by The Kooks
2. Sleep by OneRepublic
3. The Way I am by Ingrid Michaelson
4. The Scientist by Coldplay

Don't Cure Me

They say the first step is admitting you have a problem. Well, I admit it. I find myself cruising over five different e-book sites (all of which are bookmarked) looking for the newest and latest, and sometimes greatest manlove erotica/romance releases. Some of my favorite authors get hit up about twice a week to check on progress. I even check to see when the covers come out, updates about releases, excerpts and whatnot. I spend money I don't have on droves of books and yet when I am done reading I want MORE! Yeah, I have an addiction to gay fiction. I also happen to write it, so I guess its a double addiction. So anyone who reads my stuff and looks up here to see what I might be up to, know that you are not alone. I'm as rabid a manlove fan as the next person. I don't want to be cured though I do need to manage my reading time better.

Keep Looking

Alas, I find myself speaking of politics once more, but what is a girl to do when she watches CNN like a rabid wide-eyed beast? Why talk of politics of course. I just have to get this issue off my chest. While visiting blogs on *gasp* CNN I have come across quite a few comments where voters express a desire to have a candidate that "represents" them. That is all good and well I suppose, but unless we appoint a school teacher, a janitor, or the manager of Walgreens as President of the United States you are never going to have someone who is like YOU! The best we can do is look at personal ethics, beliefs, and policies. We can look at the character of the man or woman and delve into their history to see their accomplishments, but to pick someone as your next president based on that fact that they are mothers or fathers just like you is simply ridiculous. The notion that governor Palin is a good romodel for "all" women, because she is a soccer mom, executive of her state and apparently a woman who has practiced unethical conduct is simply absurd. She has never and will never be relateable to me. I have nothing in common with the woman. People please stop generalizing. I have very few things in common with Obama either. I am not a man, father, or husband and I certainly don't make his salary. I've never been to law school nor served as senator. I'll get over it. I'm not picking Obama because he grew up with one sister and his mother like I did. I'm not picking Obama because his mother worked two jobs all my life so she could support us like mine did. I'm not picking him because he is a female college student like I am. I am picking him because I believe his ideas and policies are exactly what this country needs. When you start inserting your 'need' for common factors into the equation it breeds room for the question of race, gender, and age. People need to stop choosing with their eyes and use their brains. I, for one, will be ecstatic when this election is over. Both the intelligence and ignorance of America has been put on display in this race. If you are looking for your twin in office all I have to say is keep looking!

Un(freaking)believable

I'm not one to write much about Politics on this blog, but it is just crazy what crap comes out of the mouths of "professionals" sometimes. Honestly, does no one sit down and run their speech or ideas by a critique partner. They really should take up the habits of some authors. Whether you are a Pub or Dem I'm sure you can agree that this was the ultimate foot in mouth statement of the election. Jeez. If you watch the video below, you'll know what I'm talking about.

What-chu-ma-call-its?

On one of my endless name searching journeys I came across a few sites with some of the most unusual names I've ever heard. I thought I'd share.

Optimus Prime

Optimus Prime (born 1971) is a U.S. Army Ohio National Guard firefighter.Named after a character in the Transformers cartoon series. He changed it legally on his 30th birthday and shows up on drivers licence and id's

Winner and Looser Lane

Winner and Loser Lane are the sixth and seventh children of Robert Lane, respectively. They are notable primarily for their unusual first names, but also for their fate being quite the reverse of what their names would suggest. (Totally unfair to the child named Looser.)

The only noteworthy achievement of Winner Lane, born in 1958, is his criminal record - nearly three dozen arrests for burglary, domestic violence, trespassing, resisting arrest and other crimes.

On the contrary, Loser Lane, born in 1961, graduated from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania, and joined the New York Police Department. He eventually advanced to become sergeant.

Cardinal Sin

Jaime Cardinal Sin, was a priest of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines. He led the Archdiocese of Manila as its archbishop and was later elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Paul VI.

Cotton Mather

Cotton Mather (born 1663) was a socially and politically-influential "Puritan" minister, prolific author, and pamphleteer. Author of more than 450 books and pamphlets, Cotton Mather's ubiquitous literary works made him one of the most influential religious leaders in America.

Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116

Pronounced /'al,bin/, Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116 was the name intended for a Swedish child who was born in 1991.
The boy's parents had planned to never legally name him at all, as a protest to the strict child-naming rules of the Swedish government. (Poor kid)

Sadly after this name was rejected the parents tried to name the baby "A". That too was rejected. I have no idea what the finalized named turned out to be.

Moon Unit Zappa

Frank Zappa, the famous american singer, guitarist, composer and satirist had four children, which he named: Moon Unit, Dweezil, Ahmet Emuukha Rodan, and Diva Muffin Zappa.

Thursday October Christian

Thursday October Christian (born October 1790) was the first son of Fletcher Christian (leader of the mutiny on the HMAV Bounty) and his Tahitian wife Maimiti. He was conceived on Tahiti, and was the first child born on Pitcairn after the mutineers took refuge on the island.

World B. Free (born 1953) is a former professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1975-1988. World was known as the "Prince of Midair" as well as "All-World". In 1980, he had his first name legally changed from "Lloyd" to "World".

Eagle-Eye Cherry sees everything

This American-Swedish singer is known best for his hit "Save Tonight". The name Eagle-Eye was given to him at birth because his father thought he had the eyes of an eagle. Luckily, the father didn't noticed he also had pig's hands.

Picabo Street

Picabo Street (born April 3, 1971 in Triumph, Idaho) is an American skier, now retired and living in Portland, Oregon. She is named after the town of Picabo, Idaho, and was raised on a small farm in Triumph. She first joined the United States Ski Team in 1989, at the age of 17.

Quoted from Funny and Unusual names by Richard Pettinger.

Can't Buy Me Love

This is going to be a very, very short rant. What I wanted to mention are the ridiculous prices I am finding now on ebooks. I mean I thought the purpose of ebooks was that it was quicker and cheaper than paperback. It isn't as if publishers have to pay printing companies for ink, paper, and labor. It isn't as if a lumberjack goes out in the great wilderness, cuts down a tree, and hauls it back to mill-land. I don't mind super plus novels edging up there at seven or eight dollars. I mean I might wince a little, but really, its SUPER PLUS! But... I draw the line at purchasing books 100 pages long for $7.99. That is more expensive than a paperback from a newbie author, and trust me these novels are from newbies. I won't mention the companies. They know who they are and I know who they are and if you do some browsing, soon, you'll know too. All I'm saying is I can't stand to pay for it. I'm on a college student budget. I love me some manlovin' but not at that expense.

Stubborn Blokes

So, I've been inspired to try a new tactic with my characters and writing. Authors always say that their characters 'speak' to them in a sense. Not so for my characters. Stories play out much like a movie in my head, and I get to sit on the sidelines and wait. But... I'm willing to try and talk to these stubborn blokes, if only they would tell me what hot smexiness they desire. Okay, given Pride is a stubborn hunk, I can expect him to be tight-lipped, but come on Levi. You've got to give me something dang-it. So here is my attempt to drag Pride out of the closet, slap Levi down at my interview table and get this baby written. Call me crazy if you like. Pride sure does. Lol :p

SW=Me
PM= Pride McKeon
LK= Levi Keegan


SW: Welcome boys...urm I mean men. Would you like to introduce yourselves?.............HELLO?! Damnit! Get your cute asses over here now. SPEAK!" *twinkles fingers at the reader who is currently shaking his/her head* hehe

PM:* Cocks lovely blond head to the side.* What?

SW: You're supposed to be charming Mr. Man. How in the hell do you expect readers to like your if you're an arse?!

PM: *Wicked grin. Pulls up shirt.*

SW: Oh, dayum. Okay, stop that pretty boy. Since I am the only one who can see you, you don't score any brownie points with the audience. Tell them about yourself. Better yet tell them why you won't co-operate. And...where in the hell is Levi? *dies*

LK: I'm here. I'm here. *jabs thumb at Pride* Its his fault I'm late.

SW: *perks up* Really? What were you guys doing...I mean tell the audience what you look like.

LK: *Frowns* Urm, isn't that your job? You made us up after all.

SW: Yes, yes, I know but its more fun if you do it. Kay? *pleads with eyes for some understanding*

LK: Oh, okay. This is me basically. *digs around in pocket for photo and hands it to me*

*puts up photo*

SW: Deezam! I should have written a dictionary with you in it by now.

LK: *beams* Don't know why its so hard ... I mean difficult to write Sage. I'm a likable guy. I'm easy.

SW: *pouts* No, really you're not. Why won't you talk to me? I need ideas. Wait...*looks around* Where did Pride go? See, this is what I mean. You guys come and go, leaving me stranded!

PM: Calm down, Sage. Easy. I just went to get this. *hands me his picture* I don't get the whole purpose of this thread, but okay. Its your ball game.

SW: Grins. Thanks you guys. For once you're co-operating.

*posts picture*


SW: *eyes bug out* Good grief, Charlie Brown. How old are you guys?"

LK: *blushes, but then sticks his chin out* I"m nineteen.

PM: Twenty-five.

SW: Why so young?

LK: Shrugs. Twenty five is the age of Pride's Mate Run. *scratches head* Urm... you made us this age, Sage.

SW: Oh, yeah, well you guys pretty much told me what to do. I'm not driving this particular car. You guys are. Are you going to stick around from here on out?

LK: Yes. I want to see what happens too.

PM: Yes. I ran into Kehoe from another one of your WIPS and he says his ass is going to sleep from sitting on the sidelines.

SW: Kehoe said that? Uh oh. Kehoe's a werewolf.

PM: That explains why his hackles rose when confronted with another Alpha.

SW: So you're the Alpha!

PM: *grins and shoots me a knee-to-pudding sultry look* You doubt me, Sage?

SW: Nuh uh.

LK: Save some for later pretty boy.

SW: Oh, he's jealous. *looks on wide eyed*

PM: *Struts toward Levi and stops mere inches from the smaller man. He tilts Levi's head up and looks him in the eyes* No need to worry cub, I'm not through with you yet.

LK: *visibily shivers*

SW *clears throat* Um... so, we seem to be getting somewhere now, right?

PM: *Winks at me* Oh, yeah. We're getting somewhere.

SW: Okay! Okay! Break it up! Break...it... up! No teasing the audience until the excerpts.

PM: *Shrugs, and takes a step back from Levi* Its your show, Sage.

SW: Um... thank you... I think. Now, about those demons...



Well those are my boys. Pride is a bit...well prideful. He's got a big ego and needs to be smacked in the head a few times before he grounds himself. But smack I shall. Never you fear. Levi is more laid back, but he's definitely no push-over. Unless he wants it of course, and trust me Pride makes him want it really,really bad. I'm signing off now, boys and girls. Time to bring the steam. Anyone got any dark chocolate?

Favorites of October

Books
1. Knowing Caleb by Cameron Dane (awesome writer, I want to be her when I grow up, hehe)
2. Creation's Control by Marie Harte
3. Handyman by Claire Thompson
4. Altered Heart by Kate Steele

Movies
1. Monster House
2. 28 Days Later
3. Lean on Me
4. Final Destination

TV
1. Dirty Jobs w/Mike Rowe
2. Trueblood (HBO series based on Sookie Stackhouse from Charlaine Harris)
3. Tales From the Crypt
4. Project Runway

Music
1. He's the Wizard from soundtrack "The Wiz"
2. You Can't Win sung by Michael Jackson
3. Paper Planes performed byM.I.A
4. I Put a Spell On You performed by Nina Simone

Cravings
1. More books
2. Solid new ideas for PF
3. More money, hehe
4. Steak and A1 sauce

Good News, Bad News ...Progress?

Good news: I'm writing my azz off. Bad news: I'm pretty much going in circles. More Bad News: Hit a wall this weekend about the progression of Pride Fall. More Good News: Smashed the wall down and I'm back to writing.

Here is my progress on the multitude of stories I've started and stopped. *sigh*

Pride Fall- Paranormal/Shifter

2 / 60 (3.3%)

Broken- Controversial/Contemporary

7 / 55 (12.7%)

Pale Moon Rising-Paranormal/Shifter

5 / 60 (8.3%)

How to Kill a Monster-Paranormal

11 / 55 (20.0%)

Negotiator-Contemporary/Suspense

1 / 25 (4.0%)

Awesomely Badass

Here is my new author banner. Done by the ridiculously talented Mya. Check out her Books A Guardian's Desire, Unnatural Worth, or Obedience Training. All are awesome reads.

Drawing of Three

Drawing of Three

I am running a contest for a free copy of my newest release from Cacoethes Publishing, G Strain. The rules to enter the contest are simple. Just tell me if this statement is true or false: "Lykurgans are red-skinned giants from planet Lykur."

Hint: You can find out if this is true or not by reading the blurb or excerpt for G Strain, found here: www.cacoethespublishing.net or www.sagewhistler.net.

On October 10, 2008 I will be randomly drawing three names from those of you who have answered correctly. Each winner will receive a pdf copy of G Strain.

Please send all responses to whistlercon@yahoo.com

[deadline for entry October 9, 11:59pm.]

G Strain out Now!

What hides in your genes?

When Kenano Smith and Jared Mariner awoke in the morning they had no idea that their lives would change forever. Both men are carriers of the G Strain, which make them the perfect candidates for mating on Lykur.

Lykur is the home world of a race of alien warriors known as Lykurgans. The only thing these Lykurgans crave more than a good fight are plentiful mates. War has ravished their planet and sent these dominant, blue beings to the edge of the universe in search of viable mates.

They’ve finally found what they have searched so long for, but there is one thing they did not count on: there is no way to conquer love. It must be freely given, and for Lykurgans and humans it may mean compromise. It may mean sacrifice. It may just mean altering everything they’ve ever believed in.

$4.50 at Cacoethes Publishing House

*For buy link click on the G Strain icon, on the right side of the page, where my books are listed.*

Pictures of the Week # 8

I have fallen seriously behind posting these, but here is week eight. The theme is Black.

1. Dragon
2. Rose
3. Witch and Cat
4. Bad Day At work

( The pictures are titled, but not owned by Sage Whistler)

Favorites of September

Books
1. A Helping Hand by Shayla Kersten
2. Orphanage by Robert Burnette
3. Driving Hard by G.A. Hauser
4. Necessary Temptation by A.D. Christoper


Movies
1.Tremors 1,2,3
2.The Fragiles
3.Critters
4.Waterworld

TV
1. Dirty Jobs With Mike Rowe
2. CNN Presidential Campaigns
3. Supernanny
4. Colbert Report

Music
1. Paper Planes by M.I.A.
2. Bust Your Windows by Jazmine Sullivan
3. Goodbye Apathy by OneRepublic
4. Free Fallin'by John Mayer

Cravings
1. Knowing Caleb's release from Cameron Dane
2. Broken Boundaries' release by Evangeline Anderson
3. More enthusiasm to write
4. An end to edits for G Strain

Screams NOOOOOOO!

I was reading a most excellent book. It was only in the one hundred thirty page range. Things were going along nicely until one of my pet peeves happened BIG time. At which point I would have tossed the book out of a window, but it was on my laptop, so no go. What happened you may wonder? The main characters did not hook up until a serious heavy, CONTINUOUS love making marathon with someone else. Yes, one of the main characters did the horizontal limbo with someone else half the time. I was so peeved. I hate reading stuff like that. Allude to it if you must, but don't have me suffer through it. Ultimately I want the two MAIN characters to get together, so I don't want to be sidetracked with the hot and heavy with a third wheel. The book was entirely too short for that because the love scenes happened more with the third wheel than the main characters which is lik...a tad frustrating in my opinion. I realize I am having like a total spaz fit right now, but I really get into my stories and this kind of broke my heart a little. I don't know how other readers will feel about it. Some may agree with me. Some may shrug, and say it was just fine. Authors have complete and utter free will when it comes to writing and shouldn't be swayed by audiences on what they want to write. As an author I agree. I just wish this book had a warning on it.(which I realize is completely unrealistic, but wanted nonetheless) *sigh* I skipped like fifteen pages worth because of third wheel interaction.

Favorites of August

Books
1. Slave Boy by Evangeline Anderson
2. Bent by Sean Michael
3. ReneCade by Cameron Dane
4. Crossing Boundaries by Z.A. Maxfield

Movies
1. Undead or Alive (favorite line from the movie. "Why the hell did you bring me a dead baby field mouse?" Hint: Its not a field mouse.haha
2. The Take
3. The Ruins
4. Grindhouse:Planet Terror

Music
1. Moving Mountains by Thrice
2. Goodbye Sympathy by OneRepublic
3. Goodnight Moon by Shavaree
4. Down With the Sickness by Disturbed

TV
1. Cops
2. Dirty Jobs W/Mike Rowe (always)
3. Snapped
4. Oprah

Cravings
1. A good idea
2. Graduation
3. Money
4. Evangeline's next book to come out already. :(

Procrastination

It's a terrible affliction of mine. In fact I'd say it is my disease. I know what needs to be done and yet I stare, I look, I browse, I eat a sandwich, check email,watch TV, contemplate life, suck in my gut while I look in the mirror, and debate the why I should eat fruit instead of ice cream. My point is, I do everything besides writing. A fan told me today that she wished I had a book out every month. Hah! Me too. I wish I could whip stories together faster than I can scramble an egg. My problem is:boredom. I've got six windows open on my laptop right now as I type this. I can't even read anything. I'm starting to think I need a break, but I've come to one conclusion. I CAN'T STOP WRITING! Having a storyline in my head would drive me insane, and the only time I seem to have them is when I'm off the computer. As soon as i boot it goes POOF, all gone. Grrr! I wish muses could be sold or traded. I'd put mine on e-bay in a heartbeat. Rant over!