Christina Dodd Tests Your Alpha IQ
Aug 9th 2007
Guest GoddessGuest Goddesses
Today we are thrilled to have Christina Dodd visiting Mount Olympus! Christina’s new book TOUCH OF DARKNESS is on sale now!
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Take Christina’s Alpha IQ test:
1. An alpha male, when shown a Kubota B24 tractor with optional backhoe, says:
A. How many horsepower is it?
B. I can’t wait to drive that bad boy.
C. I love the orange paint!
2. When you’re married to a shapeshifter who turns into a wolf, the phrase you say most often is:
A. Pick up your socks.
B. Don’t shed on the furniture.
C. If the sex is really good tonight, I’ll give you a dog biscuit.
3. When you discover your boyfriend shapeshifts into a hawk, you should:
A. Check to see if Tupperware makes a snack-size container for live rodents.
B. Seriously consider whether you can mate in a tree.
C. Never look up with your mouth open.
4. Your panther turns into a man before your very eyes and tries to sweep you off your feet. Do you:
A. Tell him the romance is over if you catch him licking himself.
B. Keep the catnip locked up.
C. Put on a catwoman suit and go for it.
5. You’re having a party and your husband’s college friends show up. You:
A. Get trapped sympathizing with the guy who got caught by animal control … and neutered.
B. Answer the door and tell the cops the howling is a fraternity ritual.
C. Find yourself yelling, “Don’t moon the werewolf!”
6. You know your superhero boyfriend is aroused when he says:
A. “That made my spider senses tingle.”
B. “I’m not really faster than a speeding bullet.”
C. “The bat signal is up.”
7. You know you’ve met the man of your dreams when:
A. He’s a wealthy fighter pilot turned Indiana Jones-type archeologist who morphs into a hawk because his family is part of a 1000-year-old pact with the devil.
B. He’s a wealthy wine-maker who morphs into a wolf because his family is part of a 1000-year-old pact with the devil.
C. He’s wealthy.
So tell us - is the man of your dreams a shapeshifter? A superhero? An alpha male? And what tips can you share with us for living with him?
Thank you, Goddesses, for letting me blog today! My first paranormal series, Darkness Chosen, is about (surprise!) a family of shapeshifters destined to break the 1000-year-old pact with the devil. SCENT OF DARKNESS and TOUCH OF DARKNESS are on the shelves now. Read excerpts and watch the video for the Darkness Chosen books! http://christinadodd.com/index_paranormal.php
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54 Responses to “Christina Dodd Tests Your Alpha IQ”
Stacy ~ on 09 Aug 2007 at 5:53 am #
Morning Christina! I’m up for the challenge. Here goes:
1. B - I can’t wait to drive that bad boy
2. C - if the sex is really good, you get a dog biscuit (Who cares about cleaning if your man takes care of you, right? Better yet, let him clean)
3. B - wondering about mating in a tree because I really don’t want to contemplate “C”.
4. C - hey if I can fit in that catsuit, well dang, I’m happy enough to go for it
5. C - don’t moon the werewolf….but I won’t really mean it.
6. C _ the bat signal is up, though I’m willing to have him prove to me he’s really not faster than a speeding bullet, over and over again.
7. B - because a wolf sounds so much sexier than a hawk, and wealth doesn’t guarantee a thing, unless you don’t have to sign a pre-nup.
Fun topic, and I’m so looking forward to this book so I can read both of them together.
PJ on 09 Aug 2007 at 6:48 am #
Morning Christina!
Great to have you here today. No time to answer the quiz questions this morning but I’ll be back later for that.
I don’t think I have enough superlatives in my vocabulary to accurately describe TOUCH OF DARKNESS though I did try in my email to you. (grin)
I LOVED this book! It was even better (IMO) than SCENT OF DARKNESS and you know how much I gushed over that book. Rurik was an awesome hero and Tasya such a perfect match for him. Can’t wait to see the story you’ve dreamed up for the next Wilder sibling. I just wish you’d write faster! LOL!
One question: How many fans did you have going in your office while you were writing the train scene? OMG! I had to fan myself while reading it…all four times!
~PJ
Karen Hawkins on 09 Aug 2007 at 8:07 am #
WOOHOOOO! We’re so lucky to have La Dodd with us! Christina, welcome to Mt. Olympus.
As for shapeshifters … gimme me a wolf every time especially after TOUCH OF DARKNESS! I thought SCENT OF DARKNESS was the best paranormal book I’d ever read, but then I got the new one — TOD — and WOWZA! It was even BETTER, which I didn’t think was possible! Rurik is SOOOO sexy and the fact that the heroine is a writer made it really easy to pretend he was talking to me, Me, ME!
And PJ, the train scene was AWESOME! Have you ever read a more vivid, more sensual scene EVER?
Ok, enough gushing and CAPITALIZING! I’m just so excited to have La Dodd here in all of her glory, and only two days after the release of TOUCH OF DARKNESS, which is THE sexiest, steamiest, most intriguing paranormal I’ve ever read.
Lisa H on 09 Aug 2007 at 8:35 am #
Hi Christiana, I miss blogging with you and all the other squawkers! My perfect Alpha male is gorgeous, funny, witty, rich, always ready, and hot!
I would prefer he not change into an animal, but if he had to change into something, I guess I would prefer he change into a lusty pirate (Capt. Jack totally does it for me!)
I love your new paranormals, I loved the first Scent of Darkness and will begin Touch of darkness soon.
I was happy to see your books enjoying so much success, you deserve it!
Have a wonderful day!
PJ on 09 Aug 2007 at 8:36 am #
“And PJ, the train scene was AWESOME! Have you ever read a more vivid, more sensual scene EVER?”
No, I haven’t, Karen. It’s pretty much the pinnacle of sensuality, imo. The forest scene in SCENT OF DARKNESS had me on sensual overload but it didn’t even begin to compare with the sensuality of the train scene. By the time I finished reading that scene I was ready to start stripping right there in the living room.
I don’t want to give too much away for those of you who haven’t read TOUCH OF DARKNESS yet so I’ll just say this. BUY THIS BOOK NOW, clear your schedule because you won’t be able to put it down and when you read the train scene make sure you have a man (or a really COLD shower) close by!
~PJ
cathzoe on 09 Aug 2007 at 9:20 am #
I loved these books! I bought Scent of Darkness on Tues afternoon and had it finished by midnight. The train scene was awesome but what about the b&b scene? Talk about leaving you hanging! My question is when does the next one come out?!?!?
1. B. I can’t wait to drive that bad boy. — all men love big toys!
2. C. If the sex is really good tonight, I’ll give you a dog biscuit. — or maybe something better than a dog biscuit?
3. B. Seriously consider whether you can mate in a tree. — I think this can be done.
4. C. Put on a catwoman suit and go for it. — well, maybe not the catwoman suite, but definitely go for it!
5. B. Answer the door and tell the cops the howling is a fraternity ritual.
6. A. “That made my spider senses tingle.” — I love spidey senses!
7. A. He’s a wealthy fighter pilot turned Indiana Jones-type archeologist who morphs into a hawk because his family is part of a 1000-year-old pact with the devil. — hubba hubba!
J Perry Stone on 09 Aug 2007 at 9:30 am #
Christina, when my family asked what I wanted for my birthday, I said Borders Books gift cert.
Guess why?
In any case, I’m treating myself to TOD tonight because, for awhile now, Santa has been ooohing and awwwing and making me mad and lording it over me she got the arc (and don’t you think I’ve paid for getting the Teresa Medieros arc so very long ago, and shouldn’t I get an arc from you simply because I love your guts?).
In any case, I love it when you have back to back release dates in a series. That’s called reader climax.
You know you’re a Russian redneck if ….
Julia London on 09 Aug 2007 at 9:47 am #
Hi Christina! How fun to have you here — and now I am running out to the store to get the book with the train scene. Yummy!
Christina Dodd on 09 Aug 2007 at 10:06 am #
Good morning, all! My husband inspired this blog — asked if my heroine gave my hero dog biscuits for good performance. Which I thought was funny. I also think his Kubota tractor is funny, tho, and the way the guys who see it all ask, “How many horsepower is it?”
This matters? Why? What are you going to do about it?
Stacy, thanks for dropping by!
PJ, I love your emails! The book finally got done (it was 10,000 words longer than I’d planned) and I’m now desperately trying to get caught up. Your emails made that one day much, much better.
Ah, Karen, you’re a sweetie, thank you for asking me to blog today! The train scene was inspired by, um, you know when you ride on a train and it rhythmically hits the tracks over and over and …? Yeah.
Lisa, I miss you guys, too! But I’ve been upgraded from a henhouse to Olympus.
Lisa H on 09 Aug 2007 at 10:20 am #
Christina,
Do you have any Historicals in your future? I am eagerly awaiting…
Maybe I should ride a train while I wait…
zambonigirl on 09 Aug 2007 at 10:33 am #
I’ve never heard of you, but I have a feeling that I’m going to really love you.
Answers:
1, B
2, C
3, C
4, A
5, C
6, B
7, C
I think that regardless of what kind of superhero your man turns out to be, always make sure that you yourself are in top physical form. It’s really embarrassing when he looks better in tights and knee-high boots than you do.
SuzyQ on 09 Aug 2007 at 10:55 am #
Christina - I’ve never read a paranormal, but it looks like I’ll be heading over to Borders at lunch to pick up SOD and TOD. Seems like I’ll be in for a treat judging by everyone’s comments. I’m going to the shore for a week, so it’s perfect timing to bring you along. BTW Julia, you’re coming too.
I had to chuckle at question number 1. So typical. Whenever I want to butter up my DH I suggest an outing to Home Depot or Sears. LOL!
Karen Hawkins on 09 Aug 2007 at 11:31 am #
Christina, WE LOVE YOUR BOOKS!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry. Fan girl moment. Let me do some yoga to cool off …
HUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. Ah. Better now.
Thanks so much for visiting us here on Mt. Olympus! I know you’re busy and we all appreciate that you took the time.
Meanwhile, ZAMBONI GIRL. GET THEE TO A BOOKSTORE! You have an entire DELICIOUS backlist ahead of you!!! My fave book of all time (although I have to say TOUCH OF DARKNESS is a close second) is La Dodd’s A WELL F(L)AVORED GENTLEMAN. I have a tattoo on my (edited!) that says I LOVE IAN, and all because of Christina and her ability to create the hunkiest Alpha males. I mean WHEW!!!
I’m jealous that you’ll get to read them all, back to back, while I only get to read them one. at. a. time.
It’s almost enough to make a woman howl. HEY! That might make ME a candidate for a heroine of Christina’s new series!!!!! ME, ME, ME!!!!!!
So, ah … whaddya say, Christina? PLEASE? Karen would be a great heroine name . . . just sayin’.
Christina Dodd on 09 Aug 2007 at 11:40 am #
Cathzoe, the next two books come out in July and August 2008. I’d put it up on my website, since I’m getting mundo emails asking, but my webdesigner had surgery and she’s out of commission right now. Yipe!
J.Perry, If Santa has been evil to you about the arc of TOUCH OF DARKNESS … then my work is done.
Good to see you, too, Julia! When you see the book, make sure and count the copies so I can do the Book Release Angst.
zambonigirl on 09 Aug 2007 at 11:45 am #
Wow. I made Karen H go CAPSLOCKOFDOOM on me, and this isn’t even a Harry Potter board! LOL!
Yes, I’ll be visiting a bookstore this weekend. I’m reading two non-fiction books right now, so it’ll be nice to have something fanciful to sink into when I need a break! One of the books-The Aquariums of Pyongyang: Ten Years in the North Korean Gulag-is really depressing, so shapeshifting is a welcome relief!
Suzanne Enoch on 09 Aug 2007 at 11:49 am #
Christina, welcome to Olympus!
Considering the blog session led by Rachel Gibson last week about men who morph into squids, snails, slugs, etc., the hawk and wolf men are very, VERY welcome. *g*
And I’m sorry, but the dog biscuit question reminded me of “Lethal Weapon 2″, where Riggs ate dog biscuits but then said he had to give it up when he started licking himself. ROFL at myself. Ahem.
colinfirthfan on 09 Aug 2007 at 12:08 pm #
Hi Christina,
I miss the Sqawkees!! I haven’t read either book as yet as I wanted to read them together. Amazon is sending me the books soon (plus I have to read Suzannes, Karen’s and Julia’s books… aaaggh!!!)
I can’t wait to read the books. The excerpts were DELICIOUS!!
PJ on 09 Aug 2007 at 12:08 pm #
“J.Perry, If Santa has been evil to you about the arc of TOUCH OF DARKNESS … then my work is done. ”
ROTFLMAO! Sorry J. Perry, but you have to admit you did earn this one. Don’t worry. We still love you…at least until you score the next big ARC.
(grin)
PJ on 09 Aug 2007 at 12:16 pm #
Christina, can you tell us without giving anything away if we’ll see more of Mabel in the next two books? There are some of us who have a strong feeling that she has dangerous secrets.
cathzoe on 09 Aug 2007 at 12:31 pm #
Ack! Christina thats a whole year away! I have to know what happens next! Cant you do a Samantha from Bewitched and just wiggle your nose and make them appear in the bookstore now?!? Sorry to hear about your webmaster, I hope she feels better soon!
twolilhahas on 09 Aug 2007 at 12:43 pm #
Garsh, and I saw these books in Wal-Mart yesterday while looking for AMERICAN DIVA (which was NOT at Wal-Mart, btw) and now I wish I’d have grabbed them! *kicking my own behind* Think I’ll have to head back to Wal-Mart. lol
I love a shapeshifter hero…which is odd because I detest animals with fur (except horses). In reality, I’d probably not be able to date a shapeshifter, but in my fantasies, the hair isn’t a problem. lol I’m thinking I’d really dig an eagle-man or something similar. Very sexy.
Karen Hawkins on 09 Aug 2007 at 2:10 pm #
Zamboni, I’m trying to avoid the CAPSLOCKOFDOOM, but it’s hard when you’re talking about LA DODD and THOSE SEXY MEN! Just wait until you read her stuff and you’ll be CAPLOCKING all over the place!
And Christina, what’s this about July and August? We have to wait that long? (lips quivering) But . . . that’s almost a year away? (tears in eyes) But what if I NEED more wolf RIGHT NOW?
Life is never fair.
RachelG on 09 Aug 2007 at 2:17 pm #
Too funny Ms. Dodd. Especially like #5. Thanks for blogging with us.
I’m not into shap shifters, but my superhero would be DinnerMan. I imagine he’d be a lot like Tom Cholicchio on Top Chef. He’d use his superpowers to fix me fabulous meals that destroyed my cellulite .
Julia London on 09 Aug 2007 at 2:48 pm #
So I headed off to get Christina’s books and made it as far as CVS. The had two TOD (now they have one) and four SOD (now they have three). Hooray!
Christina, I think you should focus entirely on paranormal and romantic suspense. Don’t waste your time writing historicals anymore. Its dead. No one reads them. They languish on the shelf. Seriously. Just do your paranormals and don’t look back. Your pal, Julia
zambonigirl on 09 Aug 2007 at 2:56 pm #
Hmm, Rachel G…Dinner Man is made of awesome, but I like cooking. It’s theraputic. What about for me, Captain Dishes? He swoops in after a great meal and says, “That’s all right, my love! I’ll do the dishes!”
In tights, knee-high boots and a cape, of course.
No. Nothing else. He’d definitely have me go all CAPSLOCKOFDOOMOMG!!11! for him.
Sabrina Jeffries on 09 Aug 2007 at 3:02 pm #
Christina’s blogging!! What a great reward for the day after I turn a book in!
Welcome, Christina–I love wolf books, so must go get these two. You write such great alphas, and now I’ve got a train scene to look forward to! Yay!
cathzoe on 09 Aug 2007 at 3:32 pm #
The best thing about these two books is that in TOD the action starts right away. Its just BAM! on the first page and it doesnt stop. Then SOD picks up right where TOD leaves off and again right into action! No time to catch your breath, its great! Oh and the scene in the woods for TOD rivals the train scene.
Christina Dodd on 09 Aug 2007 at 3:34 pm #
Geeze! I tripped on the power cord and everything went dark for a few minutes.
Lisa, I’m not under contract for historicals YET. I’ve got a completed synopsis ready to go, and two more books to write before I can get in the game, so hang in there.
Zambonigirl said, “always make sure that you yourself are in top physical form. It’s really embarrassing when he looks better in tights and knee-high boots than you do.”
Yeah, and has bigger boobs.
SuzyQ, I would LOVE for you to try the paranormals. Also the historicals and the romantic suspense. And yes, I know what you mean about Home Depot and Sears. I buy my husband a gift card to Home Depot every year for Christmas. I always buy twice as much as I think he’ll use.
The gift card is already used up this year. Those lube kits for the tractor cost a lot, ya know. ::sigh::
Karen, you asked at the right time. I’m starting a new book today and was just groaning because I had to name the heroine. So Karen she is.
Christina Dodd on 09 Aug 2007 at 3:57 pm #
Suzanne, I can honestly say none of my heroes are invertebrates.
PJ said, “Christina, can you tell us without giving anything away if we’ll see more of Mabel in the next two books? There are some of us who have a strong feeling that she has dangerous secrets.”
PJ, you are a pretty smart cookie.
Cathzoe and Karen, I’m writing as fast as I can!!!
twolilhahas, these heroes turn into predators WHEN THEY WANT TO. None of this, “Oh, no, the moon is full! I have to shave!” stuff for them. That’s what makes them so dangerous — it’s all free will, and the more they give in to the pleasure of being an animal, the closer to evil they get.
These books were so much fun to write. The first guy is a wolf. The second guy is a hawk. The third guy is a black panther. The fourth guy is mfftpl.
Sorry about that. My editor just hit the back of my head really hard with a board and I typed that when my face hit the keyboard.
Christina Dodd on 09 Aug 2007 at 4:07 pm #
Rachel! You big New York Times bestselling star, you! Does everybody know you’re #15??? How did you celebrate last night? I mean, besides the usual?
And yes, I’ll take DinnerMan, altho I’m not unhappy with my current, Let’sGoOutAndEatMan.
Julia, why do I sense an underlying current of un-truth in your comments about the historical market? I’ve heard it’s going great guns. Sabrina Jeffries told me.
Sabrina, I finished a book yesterday, too! Are you brimming with triumph? I’m pretty sure I am, somewhere underneath the exhaustion. Really, all I want is that triumphant feeling I when finishing a book without actually finishing a book. Is that too much to ask?
My editor’s reading it this afternoon, and I’ll bet I have revisions tomorrow. What about you? Is this a School for Heiresses book? Hmmm? Give us a clue!
Judy F on 09 Aug 2007 at 4:20 pm #
Hi Christina I picked up the 2nd book last night, still need to read the first one. Not enough hours in the day…Love love your books. Thanks for blogging.
Rachel G. I just could not put down your book. Awesome.
twolilhahas on 09 Aug 2007 at 4:22 pm #
Oh wow, Christina, that is awesome! Changing at will…so much better than being tied to the phases of the moon! I’m getting them from Wal-Mart the very next trip I make.
Karen Rose on 09 Aug 2007 at 4:58 pm #
Welcome, Christina! It’s so good to have you here on the Mount
I love #6. C - The bat signal is up. DH had a good chuckle at that one.
Rachel - congratulations on being #15! That’s awesome.
And Christina, I do sense a bit of self-serving-ness in Goddess Julia’s assessment of the historical market. (Watch out for those lightning bolts, Julia!)
Karen Hawkins on 09 Aug 2007 at 6:05 pm #
WOOHOO TO RACHEL! HOW COOOOOOL!!!!!
AND WOOHOO FOR BEING THE NEXT HEROINE IN CHRISTINA’S BOOK! PEOPLE, THIS IS HUGE! I GET ADRIK WHO TURNS INTO A PANTHER!!! YIPPEEEEEE!!!! THE LOCKEDCAPSOFDOOM ARE PERMANENTLY ON FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR!!!!! I HOPE MY EDITOR WON’T MIND WHEN SHE GETS MY NEXT MANUSCRIPT.
Ok, that can get annoying. I’d been breeeathe. Caaaalm down. Wow! What an exciting day!
Btw, Christina, I loved that Rurik was a figure of tragedy because of his past, and yet still powerful and strong. How do you write such a strong man and yet show his vulnerabilities? I just love your heroes.
Kasey on 09 Aug 2007 at 6:44 pm #
Sorry I’m late to the game. Christina this quiz looks like fun, here are my answers with comments.
1. B - I can’t wait to drive that bad boy. (Clearly he is a man of action.)
2. C - If the sex is really good tonight, I’ll give you a dog biscuit. (If he is going to give me a treat, doesn’t he deserve on in return.)
3. B - Seriously consider whether you can mate in a tree. (I think it could be done with some sturdy branches).
4. C - Put on a catwoman suit and go for it. (That will make for an interesting night.)
4. C - Find yourself yelling, “Don’t moon the werewolf!” (HA! What a great line!)
6. B - “I’m not really faster than a speeding bullet.” (I like a guy that knows how to take his time.)
7. A - A. He’s a wealthy fighter pilot turned Indiana Jones-type archeologist who morphs into a hawk because his family is part of a 1000-year-old pact with the devil. (Did someone say Indiana Jones type?)
Christina Dodd on 09 Aug 2007 at 6:49 pm #
Yep, Karen, checked with my editor and said, “What do you think of Karen for the heroine’s name?” She said, “I like it.” So we’re in. She’s a strong yet vulnerable woman of extraordinary beauty and strength who goes toe-to-toe with our hero and makes him wild for her. So she’s already just like you.
Ah, the strong yet vulnerable hero. Well, I start out making him a total jerk and then back off a little.
J Perry Stone on 09 Aug 2007 at 7:01 pm #
Borders didn’t have Touch of Darkness!
What, in the name of all that is holy, is wrong with them???
And I made a special trip with gift cert in hand.
Stacy S on 09 Aug 2007 at 7:46 pm #
I got my copy yesterday. Haven’t started on it yet. Loved SOD.
Nicole Jordan on 09 Aug 2007 at 7:51 pm #
So great to have you here on Mt. Oly, Goddess Christina! Loved your delightful quiz, and I’m sure to love the new book even more. Can’t wait to read it.
Only, I sure wish I could say I finished a book yesterday.
NicoleJ
Santa on 09 Aug 2007 at 8:48 pm #
Am I too late? What time is it on the west coast of GMC land anyway?
If my alpha is going to be a shapeshifter too I’d go for the wolf. HAWT! with a capital HAW….
I read Scent of Darkness in the wee hours of the morning while in Dallas. First of all, I love that the family is Russian. I’ve had a thing for them ever since I saw Omar Sharif in ‘Dr. Zivago’. YUM!
What came to my house the day after I arrived but ‘Touch of Darkness’ and let me tell you when ‘Scent of Darkness’ had me breathless, ‘TOD’ had me ready to grab the nearest DH or cold shower. Thank goodness the DH was handy!
And, now you tell me the prodigal son shape shifts into a black panther!! I better make sure someone around here gets plenty of time to nap!
I adore this series. I LOVE this family — The Wilders (great name). I want firebird’s story! And PJ, you and I are simpatico because I have the same sneaky suspicions you do!! Great minds and all that!
Fabuloso to blog with you again LaDodd.
Santa on 09 Aug 2007 at 8:49 pm #
Hit the 1,000 word mark! Forgive me dears! I just wanted to say that you goddesses have some pretty nice digs here! I may come out of lurkdom more often!
RachelG on 09 Aug 2007 at 9:17 pm #
Thanks Christina and every for the congrats. #15 on the NYT feels great. I was #15 last book, too. If it’s my destiny to be 15, I’ll take it.
darkshire007 on 09 Aug 2007 at 9:43 pm #
Okay, here are my different answers; 1. If I show my alpha male a Kubota B24 he better tell me he’s building an industrial privacy fence so we may frolick naked in the moonlight. 2. When married to a wolf the phrase most often said is; multiple orgasm. 3. Should you be married to a hawk there are trees out there (I’ve seen them in Louisiana) that would more than accommodate some horizontal/vertical aerobics. 4. If my panther turned into a man I would ask him how long he had been plotting to get me alone and assure him that you don’t have to persuade the willing. (That would be the only reason he would turn from a panther to a man!) 5. If my husbands college buddies showed up I would call all my single friends and invite them over. Who knows, they might get lucky and “meat” the man of their dreams. (Yes, I’m terrible.) 6. I’ll know when my superhero boyfriend is aroused when he gives me the LOOK. This one actually makes my senses tingle! LOL!
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darkshire007 on 09 Aug 2007 at 9:45 pm #
Last but not least is
7. The man of my dreams would be well versed in how to please a woman. So many of the guys I work with talk smack…and their wives and girlfriends tell me different. It’s actually funny! So wealth would be nice, and shapeshifting awesome, but what good is it if the man doesn’t know what he’s doing?
Julia London on 09 Aug 2007 at 9:45 pm #
No, Christina and KAren R, trust me, historicals are dead. Don’t waste your time.
Congratulations, Rachel! WOOT WOOT WOOT!
doglady on 09 Aug 2007 at 10:01 pm #
Late to the party, but glad I stopped by. See, now I have to move LaDodd to the top of my nightstand stack of things I snatched off the shelves so fast they whistled, but have not read yet. Trains? Shapeshifters? Alpha males? SQUEEEEE!!! And of course I have to get the next one to read about my girl Karen getting cat-scratch fever!
Gee, Julia, if the historical is dead, what is that huge stack of stuff on the other side of my bedroom. You know, the stuff on my bookshelves with names on the spines like oh, Julia London, for example?
Just keep writing, Christina. I’ll buy anything with your name on it. Only one tiny, itsy, bitsy complaint. WRITE FASTER!!!
Is it really bad form to confess that my local bookstore owner snagged an ARC of Karen Rose’s DIE FOR ME? And is it really bad form to say when it comes out in September, HIE THEE TO A BOOKSTORE immediately and take the next day off because you WILL be up all night??? Loved it, Karen, even if it didn’t have any gurney races in it!!
Sabrina Jeffries on 09 Aug 2007 at 10:03 pm #
>>Really, all I want is that triumphant feeling I when finishing a book without actually finishing a book. Is that too much to ask?
Amen, sister. I’m with you on that one.
>>My editor’s reading it this afternoon, and I’ll bet I have revisions tomorrow.
Well, I didn’t cut it quite that close, but almost. And I don’t come out as often as you do. I’d have to kill myself with your schedule. Especially on days like today when the caregiver calls to say she won’t be working tomorrow.
> What about you? Is this a School for Heiresses book? Hmmm? Give us a clue!
Not only is this a School for Heiresses book, but an excerpt from it already appeared in my previous book, WAY before I was close to finished writing it. Ahem. Hope nobody notices that the material in the excerpt has drastically changed. I revise a lot. Sigh.
The title is Let Sleeping Rogues Lie (try saying that ten times really fast). Thanks for asking!
And congrats to Rachel!!! We knew you were a winner.
PJ on 09 Aug 2007 at 10:28 pm #
Congratulations, Rachel! Fabulous news. Loved Tangled Up In You. Can’t wait for the next one. Do you have a release date yet? Great excerpt at the back of the book.
Christina Dodd on 09 Aug 2007 at 11:05 pm #
Rachel, #15 is fabulous, altho you should have been #5!
I’m #14 on the NYT. Repeatedly. I love it. Love 14! I see it as the precursor to 4!
Santa, you’re a sweetie, and I love that you made J Perry SUFFER. Keep up the good work.
darkshire, my alpha male definately is about frolicking naked in the moonlight. Or the firelight. Or … you know, an alpha male is just about naked, and that’s all there is to it.
doglady, I am writing faster. Didn’t you see me grab Karen’s name? That is major decision made quickly. Next up — the first paragraph. “The dream started as it always did, with a puff of cold air on Karen’s face. But it wasn’t real, was it? Because this was a dream.”
Sabrina, I love LET SLEEPING ROGUES LIE. That’s brilliant! I can’t wait for the next one … write faster!
Erica R on 10 Aug 2007 at 5:34 am #
Bwa ha haa, I *loved* this quiz. Hysterical! =)
Christina Dodd on 10 Aug 2007 at 9:44 am #
You know what? I re-read my comment and realized I said something I didn’t mean. I’m not 14 on the NYT now. I’m not on at all. I just mean that’s usually my position when I’m on. Geeze, so embarrassing. I have to not answer stuff late at night
TinaLouiseF on 10 Aug 2007 at 7:16 pm #
Dang it, I missed all the fun yesterday. I had to work both jobs.
1 A
2 B
3 A
4 A
5 B
6 A
7 A or B or C
Karen Hawkins on 11 Aug 2007 at 1:56 pm #
We understood you, Christina. You haven’t had TIME yet to hit #14 as your book just came out Tues, but I’m predicting that you’re going to SKIP #14 this time and zooooom on up to oh, I think #8. Yes, that’s my bet. A big, fat, shiny #8.
Thank you so much for visiting us this week! I know how busy you’ve been — please stop by and say hey when you get a second and are jonesing for some blog time. We miss squawk, too!
containers on 20 Aug 2007 at 4:57 am #
I *loved* this quiz. Hysterical! =)