And, no, I’m not talking about college basketball! My writing partners, the talented Steve J. McHugh and Michelle Muto, joined me during the month of March for a mini-marathon of writing. We each have our own deadlines to meet and decided to impose some discipline on ourselves by setting goals for the month. And I’m happy to say we all did great! For all of you, that means Lucas’s story is almost told, though I’m still learning more about him. Interesting vampire guy. And gorgeous, too. I’ve already begun perusing cover images in my spare time — wait, I have spare time? How come no one told me? LOL
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Having completed my own version of madness, however, I took some time out to watch the GAME OF THRONES second season premiere tonight. What a great show! I’d forgotten what a terrific job the producers had done in bringing this show to television. It’s such a complex story, although maybe it helps that I’ve read the books. But, even so, I think it’s riveting. They don’t flinch from any of the really difficult scenes either, not even the … I won’t say it here … scenes in this week’s ep when that useless product of incest who thinks he’s king (Geoffrey) decided to eliminate his competition. I can hardly wait for next week!
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And as long as we’re discussing tv shows, I was one of those who initially preferred Grimm over Once Upon a Time. But Grimm has become sort of repetitive. I still watch, but … I have to say now that I prefer Once Upon a Time, even though Prince Charming/David has turned out to be a total weasel. I don’t know how they’re going to manage to resurrect his character, unless he’s been inhabited by an evil genie or something. He’s pretty much a lost cause and since he’s supposed to be the hero … But I also wanted to say that the casting director did a tremendous job in casting Bailee Madison as the young Snow White. I actually had to look it up and make sure she wasn’t related to Ginnifer Goodwin (big Snow), they look that much alike.
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But back to Vampires … mine, to be specific … the Name That Woman Contest is in full swing. I’ve already received lots of entries, but there’s still time to get yours in. Remember entries must be received by Midnight PST on April 8, 2012, and the winner will be announced on April 23, 2012 in my regular blog post.
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To recap the rules …
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1. Email your entry to me at DBReynoldsWriter@live.com, and be SURE to type NAME THAT WOMAN CONTEST on your subject line.
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2. Include the answer (hopefully the correct one) to the question below, as well as your NAME and an EMAIL address where you can be contacted if you win. THIS IS IMPORTANT!! I need a contact name and email addy.
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3. All correct entries will be included in a random drawing to determine the winner.
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4. All entries MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12:00 am PST (Midnight) on APRIL 8, 2012. The winner will be announced in my regular weekly blog on April 23, 2012.
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5. The decision of the judge (ME) is final.
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6. The PRIZE! (can’t forget that) is … the winner gets to name a character in the as-yet-unnamed Vampires in America, Book Seven (i.e., the book after LUCAS.) You can use your own name or one you make up. The author (i.e., me) reserves the right to change the name for any reason. If it is necessary to change the name, the author will consult the winner, but the author has complete discretion and her judgement is final. The author will also have complete discretion in deciding WHICH character will bear the selected name. Winner will be mentioned in the Acknowledgments section of Book Seven and will receive an autographed print copy of Book Seven.
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7. And finally … THE QUESTION: In SOPHIA, Raphael’s Seattle Security Chief is sleeping (aka having sex) with a human woman. What’s her first AND last name?
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Almost time for me to go back to LUCAS. He and Kathryn have some dangerous times ahead, but not to worry, they can handle it.
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Did I forget anything? I sure hope not. But I’m a bit sleep-deprived, so … feel free to remind me.
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See you back here next week, and don’t forget to get your Contest entry in before then!
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DBR