So, I was explaining to John the extensive list of edits on The Blood Queen I’ve made so far, most of which he replied with “uh huh.” He hasn’t read the book yet, and only knows that it’s an urban fantasy and there’s vampires. Anyway, I went down the long list and at the end, I said:
“Oh, and I edited the sex scene a little…just edited, though. I didn’t try to increase the length or anything!” Eh? Get it? Get it? *elbow nudge* (John’s reply was to groan and say, “I didn’t hear that.” Never did appreciate a good pun.)
I’m still snickering. I don’t care, I think I’m funny.
Ignoring for a moment that it’s an Internet quiz and therefore should be taken with a grain of salt, should I wonder if this is a sign of a fluctuating writing style? Meh, I’ll chalk it up to Internet quiz and be amused that my trippiest chapter (the prologue) comes up as Stephen King.
Then, just cause I was curious, I analyzed the 2nd chapter of the 2nd book, which has a sex scene in it, and to my amusement, here’s the result:
I have to wonder what Jane Austen would say if she traveled to the modern era only to find she’s been nearly deified as an author of wild talents; her book Pride & Prejudice adapted multiple times for the screen (as well as many others); a movie about her life taken from letters and conjecture; books by subsequent authors creating sequels to her worlds (some good, some involving Mr. Darcy turning into a vampire *gag*); finding that Elizabeth Bennet has been turned into a zombie hunter; realizing that her [supposed] hair is being auctioned off…
And perhaps most overwhelming: that her characters, Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy have become the example of the perfect couple for hundreds, if not thousands, of women and probably quite a few men.
What would that be like? Especially for someone who had to struggle to even get her name on her own work without people disbelieving that she wrote it. Probably better we’ll never find out, she may just keel over from the shock of it. But I’d like to think she’d say something incredibly witty and go off to take a vacation in Bath.
I think I found this through Inkygirl. But, hey, if his mission was to interest someone in his book via an amusing, anecdotal music video…mission accomplished.
I actually like Lady Gaga’s music, and her outfits are wild. But this music video may top all the previous ones. It’s bizarre…oh, and not work safe (and look! It’s Beyonce and the Pussy Wagon from Kill Bill!). Enjoy
It’s stuff like this that creates the stereotype of “uneducated American hicks” and shows like Smarter than a Fifth Grader. Ugh, “What’s 9 meters in English?” *wince* Painful (but I’d also be lying if I said it wasn’t funny).
I found this comic through Inky Girl. It’s great, I made a note about it for when I actually find a teaching position and have to teach a semicolon lesson. Not only is it a good lesson but it’s amusing to boot. I mean, how can you go wrong with example sentences like, "The ice cream truck man drove by my house today; he had big hairy knuckles" or "I gnaw on old car tires; it strengthens my jaw so I'll be better conditioned for bear combat"?
I’m going to have to explore this website more, there’s other pages that look like they’ll provide an afternoon of amusement. But, I’m off to the gym and then I have to finish writing a sex scene and then go to movie night with a friend (Disk 3 of Season 1 of Supernatural the TV Show! With champagne! I can’t wait! )
Wynderlon.com is the website and blog of Himani, an aspiring author. Here, she chronicles the random insanity of life as she stumbles and navigates her way (hopefully) towards publication.
I don’t care, I think I’m funny.
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