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I can always rely on my great mate Eleni Konstantine to find fabulous YouTubes! The latest one involves Battlestar Galactica which is good enough for me on its own, but! There's more. It's set to the tune of the classic Queen hit, Bohemian Rhapsody but the lyrics - OMG. The lyrics slay me. You can find them here. I've been driving my family nuts by singing them for the last two days (my son and husband thank you for that, Eleni!!!!)



Brilliant!

Weekend Fun with BSG!

Computer is driving me a wee bit insane today. I keep trying to comment on blogs and none of them are taking, then Firefox kicks in asking if I have the right addy. Really, Firefox ticks me off no end sometimes, behaving like an over-protective nanny-goat. I changed from IE to FF because IE had Issues, but my god, FF has plenty of its own!

And I'm not even going to start on about my internet provider, who are driving me nuts. And then after an unsatisfactory exchange of correspondence sent me a survey to fill in to let them know what experience I had when dealing with them *snort* I don't think they really want to know what I think!

Apart from that, book 2 is coming along and although I'm behind in my word count (I wanted to hit 60k this weekend but it's not looking feasible) I'm loving where my characters are taking me.

Finally, if you haven't already do pop over to the amazing Shelley Munro's blog where she's had Brenna Lyons give some fabulous info on the Pros and Cons of Writing for Different Publishers Part One and Part Two Excellent advice!

IP, IE, FF & Some Great Advice!

Forbidden is set in AD 50 in Cymru (present day Wales). The book I'm working on at the moment starts off in Cymru, but Morwyn and Bren travel to Camulod (Roman Camulodunum), present day Colchester in the East of England. During the very early years of occupation Camulod was the capital of Britannia, and Londinium (London) only became the capital after the Boudiccia rebellion razed Camulod to the ground in AD 61.

Colchester has a unique heritage with visible remains of the Roman walls, the Temple of Claudius, the Roman theatre and other sites. In a bid to preserve another piece of recently unearthed Colchester Roman history, a consortium is trying to buy the Victorian Sergeants Mess building on the former Cavalry barracks - and the gardens under which lie the starting gates of Britain's only discovered chariot racing circus. This is the only one in the Roman Empire discovered north of the Alps.

I found out about the circus from this site, and there's a lot of fascinating bits of information over there. If only I could go visit Colchester and explore all the ancient sites. Why didn't I appreciate this history more when I was living in England??

Chariot Racing in Camulod

While tripping innocently through the blogosphere earlier today, I found the most hysterical post over at The Pen and Ink. Now, I have to say I'm not sure whether it's based on reality or a spoof (rather like the Good Sex Guide I laughed about a few months ago!!) but either way it's good for a laugh. Though actually if it's true, it's not so much funny as bloody chilling.

The following guidelines apparently come from a 1954 article on how to write stories for boys and girls. You may need a stiff drink to calm your nerves!
"Dad should always work in an office or to a responsible job like a fireman or a policeman. Fathers should never be an unemployed loafer or a union organizer. Mothers should always be homemakers. Mother’s who work in offices set a bad example for impressionable girls."

Yeah, OK...

"Boy characters should have healthy, manly hobbies like playing baseball, collecting bubble gum cards, and outdoor camping. Girls should like sewing, cooking and talking with other girls about like clothes and boys. Activities that keep boys inside like reading, writing or thinking are not suitable role models for young men. Those are girl activities. On the other hand, too much physical exercise by girl characters would be unrealistic and your reader would lose interest. If your story has a Tomboy, make sure she is not a major character. Make the Tomboy a supporting character who longs to act like a real girl."

I don't even know where to begin with this one. Leaving aside the whole sewing aspect for girls, is the author of this piece seriously saying boys should not read, write or think?! And then goes on to say they're girl activities. Hmm so girls can think and boys can't, but when it comes down to it men rule the world and the women have to stay at home... oh yeah! Makes total sense now!!

And as for the tomboy character. OMG!
"Dress your characters in appropriate clothing. Boys: short sleeve shirts (only puny boys who spend too much time reading in their rooms wear long sleeve shirts), loose, comfortable pants with pockets and Keds sneakers with tied laces.

"Girls: ankle-length skirts (absolute no pants), Mary Jane shoes (only girls with loose morals wear high heels unless attending special occasions like a funeral or a wedding), hair tied in a pony tail or neatly trimmed.
"If you follow these tips, your story is sure to be a delight to boys and girls everywhere, and stand the test of time just like the classics you read as a youth.

"End your story with a good, hearty laugh at the dinner table. Perhaps, Skippy the family dog runs through the house chasing Fluffy, the neighbor’s cat.

"These are a few tips for a good writing and wholesome reading."

OK so what's the verdict? Could this have been pulled from a genuine article written in 1954 or is it a send up?

Good Sex Guide Mk II (But Strictly no Sex)

Thanks to Eleni - who posted this clip on her blog the other day. It's the trailer for a new series called Spartacus - Blood and Sand. It looks very bloody and very sexy and I can't wait to watch it!!!



OK - well, phew! I enjoyed that!!

Well it seems discussion about promo is in cyberspace at the moment as I came across another interesting post over at Fangs, Fur, Fey where Jennifer Estep asks - how much is too much when it comes to blogs/interviews to promote your next book? Very interesting question.

And finally Query Tracker are holding a contest for romance and urban fantasy authors on Monday, 18th January. You need to get a one-paragraph blurb about the book and the first two pages of your completed MS into them asap!

A Sexy Spartacus

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Over the last few days I've been thinking about what promo I should do for when FORBIDDEN hits the shelves, and basically freaking out. Luckily, the awesome Amanda Ashby calmed me down with great advice, which basically amounts to this. Do what you're comfortable with doing, and concentrate on writing the next book.

Strangely enough, Nathan Bransford has a post on his blog today tackling the same question. And basically his advice is this. "do what you're best at. Don't make yourself miserable doing what you think you should be doing, do what you enjoy doing."

Do you enjoy promo? What do you think works/doesn't work? And what do you think of book trailers?

Promo - Love it or Hate it

Here's a note from Rachel!

WINNERS!!!

Thanks to the trusty online random number generator, the winners are:

Shayne &

Helen Hardt!

Thanks everyone for commenting, and Shayne & Helen, can you let Christina know which book you'd prefer? =)

See you all around!

And because I love spreading good news around, Rachel has recently joined up with six other awesomely talented Harlequin authors to start up a new blog called Lovecatsdownunder and for their opening week (this week!) they are giving away heaps of free books every day! Definitely worth a click over to check out!!

Winners of Rachel Bailey's Contest!

Yes...I suck...I know.

Just Sayin'

Hoping to hit 40k on Book 2 by the end of the week, which always feels like a great milestone. I also had to revisit Book 1 to check up some facts for Book 2 - and ended up reading the last 100 pages. What a relief to realise I still love the ending as much as I ever did! I've also been doing some research on what my druid princess heroine might wear on the cover of FORBIDDEN - So Exciting!

Anyway to change the subject slightly (!)I should think most, if not all, writers have faced at least one not-so-great review of their book. They might sting but really the best way to cope is to just move on. The other day I came across this blog post over at Katiebabs where she discusses the phenomenon of authors asking particular review sites not to review their books. Personally I'd want my books talked about rather than completely ignored. How else is anyone going to even know it exists? What do you think?

(Haven't forgotten about the contest - results coming up soon!! Watch this space...)

Forbidden & Reviews

Rose and Skull Tattoo Picture

Geisha Tattoo Style

Red Rose Tattoo

Girls with a red rose tattoo on her sexy legs


Women generally go for sexy tattoo designs to add appeal and interest to their personality. Tattoos for women are expression of themselves and how they want to be perceived by those around them. It represents their femininity and at the same time, it represents the strong and resilient side of her.

When it comes to sexy tattoos, it all boils down to one thing - locations, locations. Of course the design matters a lot, but choosing the right body part to place that tat design can add a lot of sexy points to a woman's tattoos. Here are some of the top sexy body placement for women:

Foot tattoos continue to rise in popularity among women as its presently one of the most sought after tat theme nowadays. Small and cute designs like stars, butterfly, zodiac sign and flowers like cherry blossom are some of the favorites in this location.

Shoulder blade is another body part that is a sexy location for tattoos. Its because this type of tat theme can be best flaunted with flirtatious tops like one shoulder blouse and tank tops.

The rib or rib cage is another area of the body that's catching the attention of female enthusiast as a sexy place to get inked at. Designs tattooed in this area can be form fitting and flattering to the shapely curves of a woman's body.

The lower stomach is perfect for women with nice flat abs. With this location very close to the private part of her body, it creates a sensual and interesting appeal to the eyes of those viewing it.

Lower back is still very much in the tattoo scene. Its still one of the most searched type of tattoos online so its obvious that it still has not lost its popularity despite it being called as trashy or labeled with negative connotations such as tramp stamp or bullseye tattoos. The thing it, its all about the proper attitude and style of the person sporting this type of ink.

Sexy and tattoos do not always go together. So when deciding on where to place that body art of yours, think of these areas and see can how it can bring out the sexier and more feminine side of you

body part to place that tat design can add a lot of sexy points to a woman's tattoos

Moi Back tattoo

Asian teens showing a nice Japanese painting tattoo on her back

Small Tattoo

Hot teens showing her small tattoo inside her panties

Fire Flame tattoo

Fire flame body art on body front of a sexy woman. Nice tattoo idea

Hindus Logo tattoo

tattoo of a Hindus logo inside the sun on sexy back girls

Big Green Dragon tattoo

girl showing a large green dragon tattoo on her back during a dance party

Snake tattoo on the Finger

snake tattoo on her finger

Tiger Face tattoo

girl showing a tiger face tattoo on her hip

Gothic

Large colorful tattoos on plus size sexy gothic girl

Janeane Garofalo Tattoos

Sexy girls Janeane Garofalo making out large tattoos

Shiny Skin tattoos

Sexy Asian teens showing nice colorfull tattoos on her white shiny skin

sexy animal tribal tattoo

Sexy Japanese punk girls with a tribal cat tattoos on her arm

sexy sakura flower tattoo

Sakura flowers painted as a tattoo on sexy japan girls skin

sexy heart chest tattoo

large colorful heart tattoo on her chest

sexy dragon tattoo

Arm Tattoos by Tony Hundahl of Rock of Ages

sexy left arm tattoo

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sexy animal flower back tattoo

Asian sexy girl showing a large tattoo of snake & lotus on her back

sexy back dragon tattoo

Best Japanese Dragon Tattoo girl

sexy heart body tattoo

Hot babes showing a heart tattoo on her hip in a club

sexy leg flower tattoo

Sexy legs girl in hot mini short with a large flower & butterfly tattoo

sexy temporary tattoo

real tattoos just temporary tribal tattoos on sexy black girl

sexy animal back tattoo

sexy Latina girl showing a scorpio tattoo on her shoulder

heart and wings sexy tattoos

Actress Tila Tequila hot Tattoos

lower back sexy dragon tattoos

Hot sexy Freyas Dragon

A sexy girl showing a tribal dragon tattoo on her stomatch, she also piercing her belly with nice rhinestone ring

Sexy hot Tribal Dragon Tattoos

Sexy bird tattoo pictures

Girl lower back tattoo designs




tattoos and want to get a tattoo that is different from most people?

Girl back flowers tattoo pictures

Tattoos become more popular among music lovers




Wearing a tattoo is not a taboo. A lot of women who want to decorate their bodies with tattoos. Female tattoo gallery has tattoos that are usually smaller and more beautiful. Hot tattoos favored by women include a butterfly, flower or Celtic designs. These tattoos are used by women are also much lighter and not aggressive-looking. They tend to have a thin line.

Today, larger women will gradually tattoos. Stars, hearts, roses and tribal tattoo designs on the lower back into heat and gradually requested by women.

Hot tattoos favored by women include a butterfly


Here a new shot of the new fighting-warriors tattoos design that is being job on and this is cool shows where it is in relative to my other tats. Just got the outline complete will go back for the block in a little later on this month and if this shot seem a bit off in that is since my back is a bit out of strike.


Your tattoo exploit found here! Take a fantasy-filled voyage as you seek out for your dream tattoo and find out the world top selling and most inspirational designs and sort in nature through thousands of ideas with the velocity and ease of the industry most influential search engine.

Guys most interesting tattoo of today is the fighting-warriors tattoos these tattoos are designed especially for all computer users look at this wonderful tattoo inked on leg these tats recall you about fighting-warriors so these tattoo designs for all types of people who know about fighting-warriors and who do not know about fighting-warriors and also for guys who fail to remember binary number.

shot of the new fighting-warriors tattoos design


Tattoo designs give many extraordinary and special look according to the designs and also the manner in which you ink these tats. This is fact tattoo worn by different people have different appeal here is newest tattoo design for your ultimate look that is the Compass tattoos.

As you have familiar with compass tattoos these tattoos are not very new tattoo trends but these trends have already unveiled by tattoo world this time latest compass tattoo is coming with unique style this cool compass tattoo inked on belly.

Literally the complete look of the tattoo is too hot look at the pic a girl with neat piece work of art on this sexy gal’s belly is simply eye-catching so all hot babes check this out because this tattoo design is designed especially for young hot girls. First I have seen such a beautiful tattoo in perfect size that’s true for your style

fact tattoo worn by different people have different appeal


Rihanna's Hot New Tattoo

Ok! is reporting that Rihanna has gotten yet another tattoo! The singer showed up at her favorite NYC tattoo parlor East Side Ink last night at 2:00 AM to get a new tattoo. Artist Keith “Bang Bang” McCurdy said, “She told me in advance she’d be coming, and then when she got there, she told me what she wanted: ‘Never a failure, always a lesson,’ but written backwards.”

Click on the picture for a close up shot of Rihanna's new tat!

Rihanna has gotten yet another tattoo!

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