I checked out your new website; it looks great!

Thanks, Amy :)) I'm planning something special with my latest book release and the website will play a big part of that. Existential Angst will hopefully be worth the wait *fingers crossed*

Dignified *snorts*

It looks fab! Lots of hard work, but it will be so worth it for fans to have a place to converge, get their addictions fed, and beg for more ;))) xoxoxo

Awesome website as I knew it would be. I love it! Umm... Those warm slippers on your contact page looks so cozy. Where can I find a pair?

Love the blog Willow!!

Ashleyjo wrote: "Dignified *snorts*

It looks fab! Lots of hard work, but it will be so worth it for fans to have a place to converge, get their addictions fed, and beg for more ;))) xoxoxo"

Thanks, Ash! And thank you for all your feedback on it too :)) I'm hoping to have many more addictive romances published soon!

Willow wrote: "Awesome website as I knew it would be. I love it! Umm... Those warm slippers on your contact page looks so cozy. Where can I find a pair?"

hahaha. I only kept those on because my toenails weren't painted >_< I've had them for years, don't even remember where I got 'em anymore.

And thanks for the love!

Nikki wrote: "Love the blog Willow!!"

Thank you, Nik! So where do you weigh in - batman/superman, pbj/blt?

Willow wrote: "Nikki wrote: "Love the blog Willow!!"

Thank you, Nik! So where do you weigh in - batman/superman, pbj/blt?"

I personally can't stand Superman so I would have to go with Batman. I just always felt like Superman was way to ridiculous to be taken seriously at all. Underwear on the outside of his costume, magic glasses that make it so no one can recognize you, and super rare Kryptonite is his only downfall. Boring.

But I agree with you on pbj/blt; can I have both and then decide?

What???!!!! Definitely PBJ unless that bacon is wrapped around something like asparagus, chicken, Jalapeno peppers and other delicious stuff. No Bacon on Burgers for me though.

I'm with Nik... Batman by default. Wtf trusts a dude that wears his underwear on the wrong side of his spandex?!? Umhhhum! And, at least Batman has a smooth ride and wears black.

Can I barter the jelly for a banana? If so, I'll take a fried Elvis' PB&B. Otherwise, hand me the damn BLT.

Ashleyjo wrote: "I'm with Nik... Batman by default. Wtf trusts a dude that wears his underwear on the wrong side of his spandex?!? Umhhhum! And, at least Batman has a smooth ride and wears black.

Can I barter the..."

Oh my god, I LOVE a fried Elvis' PB&B! He ate those basically every day of his life.

Nikki wrote: "I just always felt like Superman was way to ridiculous to be taken seriously at all. Underwear on the outside of his costume, magic glasses that make it so no one can recognize you, and super rare Kryptonite is his only downfall. Boring.
..."

All good points. I s'pose I read more symbolism into the Superman character:

He was only Super because of our sun -- it represented the idea that any man could be greater than himself with the right environment. And his costume (the underoos & glasses) were both examples of him trying to *not* hide who he really is.

I do agree that Batman is less boring though! He'd certainly make a better choice for a star in one of my books *snort*

Willow B. wrote: "What???!!!! Definitely PBJ unless that bacon is wrapped around something..."

Dammit, WB - now you have me hungry for both PBJ & Bacon-wrapped-anything!

Nik - are you game to try a bacon-wrapped PBJ with me??

Willow wrote: "Nikki wrote: "I just always felt like Superman was way to ridiculous to be taken seriously at all. Underwear on the outside of his costume, magic glasses that make it so no one can recognize you, a..."

Yeah I can see where you're coming from. Superman definitely was kind of the forerunner for superheroes but it was because of the Great Depression. The hero was made to be an exact opposite of what the country looked like at the time for the escapism of the public. Superman gave people hope that there was someone who would come along and save the world. So to speak. Unfortunately I find it exceptionally dated as there isn't any way to relate to Superman. He isn't human, isn't from Earth, and doesn't have any of the normal concerns of the everyday man.

Sorry to nerd out there for a while. I've done a lot of reading on comic book culture and where it came from.

Ashleyjo wrote: "Wtf trusts a dude that wears his underwear on the wrong side of his spandex?!?..."

I see that I am going to lose this battle...

Ashleyjo wrote: "Can I barter the jelly for a banana? If so, I'll take a fried Elvis' PB&B.

You know I love the King! Of course you can have a PB&B instead. Just keep it far far away from my PBJB, because bananas are gross!!! Yuck texture, yuck taste, yuck smell *shudder*

Nikki wrote: "I've done a lot of reading on comic book culture and where it came from. ..."

That is so cool, Nik!! I only have a passing knowledge of comics, but I have a fairly decent understanding of history and how it relates overall within cultural influences - at least in the US.

The Great Depression is an era that fascinates me, both the lead up to and the consequences that followed. I've done more research into the beginning of the (silent) movie industry as an influential escapism venue than any of the others from that time, since it's one that has such wide-reaching effects still.

I knew Superman originated in that era, although I didn't give him much thought from that timeframe perspective other than the generic 'any man can be great' sort of campaign. For me, knowing the 'why' behind Superman's character only makes me like him more. I'm odd like that. I see the nuisances used to authenticate and entangle him within the cultural goals (the behind the curtain at Oz sort of thing) and think - how cool.

Captain America was the same kinda thing for Ww2. I never knew , or even thought about, the Superman connect with the GDE. Interesting , Nik:)

Willow I only eat banana as an Elvis sandwich and in banana pudding. Otherwise, gotta agree with the yuck factor:/

Willow wrote: "Willow B. wrote: "What???!!!! Definitely PBJ unless that bacon is wrapped around something..."

Dammit, WB - now you have me hungry for both PBJ & Bacon-wrapped-anything!

Nik - are you game to try..."

So, I just got done making baked beans with plenty of bacon, brown and granulated sugar, onions, bell peppers, sweet BBQ sauce, and hot sauce to go with these delicious Italian sausages etc. was supposed to make it last night. It's so good that I might switch sides and be a bacon lover for about 30 minutes or until I'm done eating : )

Ashleyjo wrote: "Captain America was the same kinda thing for Ww2. I never knew , or even thought about, the Superman connect with the GDE. Interesting , Nik:)

Willow I only eat banana as an Elvis sandwich and in..."

Banana pudding is a tricky thing, because if it's not done right, it's no bueno. You put sour cream in yours? That shit is delicious!

Ashleyjo wrote: "Willow I only eat banana as an Elvis sandwich and in banana pudding. Otherwise, gotta agree with the yuck factor:/

Yuck Yuck Yuck. No banana anything for me -- it can all be for you and Amy! hahaha.

Now chocolate pudding - yum. I could see adding sour cream to that - great idea, Amy! And maybe some hot chilis too.

Hey, WB - you make some tasty treats all the time (I'm salivating over the bacon beans - bacon makes everything better :)) Got any great recipes for chocolate pudding for me?

I actually can't stand most chocolate, it's all about peanut butter and bananas for me :) I will eat super duper dark chocolate, because I love the bitter taste, but that's it.

@WB I may never speak to you again for all your non-sharing of bacon D'lish'us'ness!

@AmyLou - I'm picky about it. I like the condensed milk kind. Hate the cooked banana pudding with merengue shit. I've never tried any with sour cream (that I know of at least.) Its not something I cook or eat often because I'm a chocolateholic ... The darker the better:)))

@willow you'd have to burn fuck outta somebody with chocolate chili peppers lol.

@ Nik speechless ! How does one live without chocolate in their life, bed, tub , purse, stashed in books lol ?!?

Ashleyjo wrote: "@WB I may never speak to you again for all your non-sharing of bacon D'lish'us'ness!

@AmyLou - I'm picky about it. I like the condensed milk kind. Hate the cooked banana pudding with merengue shi..."

LOL! You'd be amazed at how often I get asked that question :) Honestly, sweets in general aren't really my thing. I'm not a big sugary fan. BUT, I make up for that by consuming a ridiculous amount of salty goodness. Chips, crackers, popcorn, peanuts. I could probably have a salt lick for a snack and be a happy camper.

@ Doc & Ash.

Sorry Doc, I only know the basics when it comes to chocolate. I don't eat it much. I'm a pro at making Carmel though. I Love LOVE Carmel in all its glory.

Sorry, Ash. Didn't mean to make your mouth water. Annddd...... You've already talked to me again. Haahaa.....

I know what to get you for your Bday, Nik -



#saltblock

@WB - I threw a shard of chocolate at your head and feel better now;) bring on the damn Carmel, too! God help me if my metabolism and running fetish ever fail me because I will be a beached whale flopping about in my pantry .!.!.!

*question wth does autocorrect capitalize Carmel ?!? Anyone ?!?!

Thanks, Ash for throwing that chocolate and ruining my Afro!

Anyway, I've thought about the autocorrect Carmel thing too. I'm guessing it thinks we're talking about the city Carmel, as in Carmel, Indiana or something. Who knows. I'm about sick of autocorrect screwing with me.

Damn thing needs a sensor. Wonder what the ratio of mofos talking about Carmel, the city, vs food. G'z. My friend has a husband named Polan, and I spend more damn time erasing Poland from texts than autocorrect ever saved me embarrassment in spelling shit wrong.

Ha!! I freaking got in trouble because autocorect kept changing my hubby's name to Bill. He was like, "Who the hell is Bill?"

It continuously changes Doc to Dic. I told her its autocorrect and not me should Dic ever go through. Personally, I think Doc would get a kick out of me calling her Dic(k).

Lmao good thing you have no neighbor Bills Baha .

We so need to get together on her next review and you can leave your comment addressing doc and I'll leave one addressing dic ... Nik can be tic! Confuse the hell outta some peeps lol

I'm Down. Just say when. Always up for a bit of fun.

Hey, All! Sorry I've been MIA lately :( I had my nose buried in Existential Angst. Making progress :))

I know it's early, but I could use a break from writing right about now. Anyone up for sharing some Jack?...

Cheers, Jess!!!