GREAT ON-LINE CHAT! (and other stuff too)

We had a fantastic chat Saturday afternoon (at least, it was afternoon in my time zone!) Lots of fun was had by all, and everyone agrees that Lucas is hot! For anyone who wasn’t able to stop by, you can “read only” the chat transcripts HERE in CHOPIN’s CAFE at the GoodReads Paranormal Romance: New and Upcoming Books/Authors (PNR NaUBA) Group. The highlights, including a brief LUCAS snippet, are also readable at the D.B.Reynolds Fan Club. (Yes, I have a fan club – is that cool or what?)
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I want to thank JANE from the PNR NaUBA Group for setting up and moderating the chat! It got pretty busy in there, and Jane did a fantastic job of keeping everyone on track, including me. I also want to thank MISTIK who created and moderates my Fan Club, as well as being one of the PNR NaUBA mods.
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There was a giveaway during the chat, too. And the winner of that giveaway was Mischief Maker. Don’t get your hopes up, MM’s already claimed her prize, so you’ll just have to wait for the next giveaway. I have an interview coming up before too long, which will include a giveaway — I’ll provide more details when the date is set — and, of course, I’ll be doing a full round of promo for the (very first!) Cyn/Raphael e-novella and then LUCAS. So, lots of giveaway chances before the end of the year.
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As promised, I sent LUCAS off to my publisher this week, and I miss him terribly. ::sigh:: Guess I’ll have to write some new stories in order to visit with all my favorite vampires. I’m working on some new ideas right now, also letting scenes for the next Vampires in America book bubble to the surface.
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And while things are bubbling, I’m doing other stuff like finally seeing the movie PROMETHEUS last week. I was really looking forward to this movie, but, well … the first 2/3rds were good—lots of action, lots of tension, lots of promise, despite the rather flimsy motivation given in the film for undertaking this journey in the first place. Unfortunately, the movie didn’t end after 2/3rds. The last 1/3 was full of scenes that seemed to be included only for their shock value, most of which were more silly than shocking. And they didn’t make sense, either. A lot of what happened in this movie didn’t make sense, from the “scientists” ignoring basic contamination protocols, to the inevitable military type disobeying orders and letting the alien on board. Ugh. ***SPOILERS AHEAD*** In the final analysis, though, the movie rested too heavily on the Elizabeth Shaw character (Noomi Rapace), and unfortunately, Shaw is no Ellen Ripley. I never identified with Shaw and was disappointed when she turned out to be the heroine(?) Well, okay, not much of a heroine, but at least the survivor. I’d recommend going back and re-watching Alien or Aliens instead.
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On the small screen, TRUE BLOOD continues to bore its way through the summer. Maybe it’s because they’ve now departed almost completely from the books. Maybe if I hadn’t read the books, I’d find it more interesting. But this season so far is a big yawn. I really hate what they’ve done with Pam. I liked her the first couple of seasons, but I really dislike this new storyline with her hating/jealous of Sookie, and Eric being pissed at her for (I guess) endangering Sookie’s life … groan. The one bright spot this week ***SPOILERS AHEAD*** was when Tara climbed into the tanning bed and turned the switch. Dare I hope she’ll fry sufficiently to crumble into dust? No, I’m pretty sure Pam will ruin everything and rescue her. Unfortunately. Strangely, Sookie felt compelled to tell Alcide that she killed Debbie Pelt. Why???? And, if the trailer is accurate, Alcide is now going to feel equally compelled to tell Debbie’s parents. Sure, no problem. I’m sure they’ll understand. And what’s with Alcide being all stressed out about Tara being a vamp? Since when did he care what happened to Tara? Weird. I still don’t care about Terry/Arlene, still don’t care about Jason and his variety of sexual partners. Really don’t care about The Authority. I am looking forward to the return of Russell Edgington, though! He was always good for a laugh.
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Speaking of TRUE BLOOD, however, I was watching the final episode of WAKING THE DEAD’s 5th season (a BBC cold case crime drama,) and who should appear but a much younger, skinnier, unmuscled Stephen Moyer (aka Bill Compton.) In his pre-vampire days, of course, since he’s running about killing women in daylight.
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Also caught up on the new season of FALLING SKIES (TNT) and LONGMIRE, which is a new series on A&E that combines western with cop show. It’s very low key, kind of like the Joe Pickett novels by C. J. Box, which I really love. I’ve only watched a couple of shows, but I like it so far.
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Catching up on my reading, too. Finished Thea Harrison’s first two Elder Races books and enjoyed them. I’ll post a review later this week. I think I’ll take a break before continuing with the series, though. The new stories will seem fresher.
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And that’s it for me this week. I’m going to get back to writing now, working on my new stories, critiquing some things for fellow writers.
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But I’ll see you back here next weekend (4th of July weekend here in the U.S.)
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DBR