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50 Shades of Grey

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As promised, here is my review of “50 Shades of Grey,” by E. L. James.

Out of curiosity and wanting to see what all the hype was about, I began this book in April.  Just this past Saturday, I finally finished it — WHEW!

Getting through the first 150 pages was so hard, which was one reason why it took so long to finish.  E.L. James has admitted that she’s not a good writer and I agree with her!  While not only is she not a good writer, neither did she have a good editor.  The editor could have done a better job, making the writing stronger, especially for such a popular book.  Isn’t that an editor’s job?

While the storyline was good, with very enjoyable characters, dominate Christian Grey and submissive, Anastasia Steele, I expected more from the so-called “mommy porn.”  In Megan Hart’s books, the sex scenes had me blushing, but as I was reading “50 Shades,” I kept rolling my eyes.  I’ve even written stuff more sexual!  The sex scenes were laughable, but I see why so many are rushing out to buy this book.  James has stated in multiple interviews that this book is written on her fantasies and I can see why; she’s a married mom of two.  This book is for moms who have traded whips and handcuffs for bottles and bibs.  As a married woman without children, I was more swept away with Christian’s dominance than with the sex.  It was Christian who had my toes curling, along with his mysterious ways…Damn, he’s a sexy Hero!

There is talk about “50 Shades” being a movie which I would be interested in, especially if they get my imagination of Christian right.  (Who do you recommend playing him?)

While I do plan on reading the other books, Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed, I’m really in no hurry to start them.

I give this book 3 out of 5 stars, based on the characters and plot, not the writing or the sex scenes.

Vacations Are “Research” For Writers

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I’ve written about this before, but since summer is almost here, I thought you might want to get started thinking about summer your summer vacation(s)!

You’re at the point where you either know you need a vacation, or you’ve got people telling you to take one.  “Okay,” you say.  You then buy a ticket to your desired destination, pack your bags, and are prepared to do nothing except relax…and do “research” for you next book.

Example: Your desired vacation...(The Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach, Florida)

Sigh!  You’ve made it!  you’re officially on vacation, and are required to do little to no work!  You’re only required to sleep in, order room service, lounge and relax by the ocean and/or beach, while drinking a Pina colada or  strawberry daiquiri.  It’s okay to even ogle over lust after the ultra-hot surfer dude, who would never be your type.

As an author, it’s okay to break the rules!  As authors, we are trained to observe our surroundings, and we can’t help it.  We’ll look, we’ll listen, and if interesting enough, we just might write about it.  (Go to a beach, and you’re guaranteed to find something/someone who gives you inspiration for your current WIP, or your next book).

Your "vacation" awaits...

When I’m on “vacation,” it I’m often so relaxed that I want to write, so I do.  I write whenever I can, but don’t set any time or word limits on my work.  I just see how far I get, and know that it’s okay — I’ll write when I get back home.  (Writing outside of your comfort zone might even help your creativity).

So, if you get a chance to take a vacation, whether it’s a beach, mountain, or countryside vacation, go!  You’ll be glad you did!

Have you ever gone on a “vacation” that has strictly been for research?  If you’ve not, where would you go, and why?

...all you need is a daiquiri!

Sexy Thursday: Reading Erotica

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This blog post is a follow-up to one I wrote awhile back,

Adding A little “Hump” To Your Wednesday.

"Come, I'll show you the way..."

What turns you on?  Is it a love scene on you favorite soap opera or movie?  Is it the scent of your boyfriend or husband’s cologne?  Is it the kiss you got from your partner before they left for work – the one you can’t stop thinking about?  (Come on, I know  there’s some of you who are still hung up on that kiss).  Or are you a busy mom and/or career woman and it’s THIS that seems to be the only thing that can get you to take off those granny panties and spanx?

I recently came across THIS article.  It got me thinking how some women are ashamed to read these “trashy” novels, and need the “okay” to venture out of their June Cleaver minds.  Well, there’s nothing trashy about them.  For example, these novels by MEGAN HART aren’t only erotic, but the story-lines seem so real, that they seem more believable – the career mom, the desperate housewife…you name it, and you got it.  I think that’s the difference — “trashy equals fake” and “erotica equals real.”

Go ahead, go get yourself an erotica and enjoy it.  Your boyfriend/husband might even be surprised by your behavior when he enters the door after a hard day at work.  Go ahead, surprise him…you might even surprise yourself too!

It’s Fun Friday

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My post on the 1st, was about Valentine’s Day, so here’s (kinda’) a follow-up.  I hope you find it as alluring and as sexy as I do!  Both of these men have been on the cover as People Magazine’s Sexiest Man!

George Clooney

I remember when I fell in love with George.  He was wearing blue scrubs and had a stethoscope draped around his neck.  Hello, Doctor!  He was the only reason I watched E.R.  There was a mystery about him that intrigued me, so much that seeing him made me swoon.  His voice had this power that made me hang on his every word.  He was my new crush!  When he appeared on Friends, playing a doctor (not his same character), I was pleasantly surprised to see him jumping out of a drama to play in a comedic role.  (His doctor friend was played by Noah Wyle, who is also a cutie!)

One of my favorite movies George (yes, I’m on a first name basis with him) is in is One Fine Day.  I love seeing him play the role of a very sexy daddy.  Other movie roles I’ve liked him in are Oceans Twelve and Ocean’s Thirteen, where his role of power and sexy combine.

George Clooney only gets better with age, and I love his greying hair.  He’s never in the tabloids, he stays away from bad publicity, and he deserves each nomination and he receives.  For such a sexy man, I love how the leading ladies in his life (he’s currently dating the beautiful Stacy Keibler) are just as attractive as he is.  What lady wouldn’t like to be next to him on the red carpet?

Brad Pitt

I picked this picture because that’s how I’d like to remember him — when he was attractive, and when he seemed somewhat normal.  When I first saw Meet Joe Black, I was a Brad Pitt fan!  There was nothing I didn’t love about him.  His charm in the movie spoke for the man he was in real life.  He was just a good guy who happens to be once engaged to Gwyneth Paltrow, and most famously married to the gorgeous Jennifer Aniston, where they spent reported $1 million dollars on their wedding.  He is now a dad to his six children with partner Angelina Jolie.  (Can you tell I’m against his precious “Angie” and am pro-Jen!) Don’t y’all remember the picture of Jen and Brad on the beach the day before they announced their split and he was wearing a T-shirt that said TRASH!  Well, maybe it speaks for itself during their relationship.

My most favorite movie with Brad is Legends of the Fall where he plays the handsome Tristan.  If you’re a fan of Brad, you have to watch this movie, if you haven’t already.

Brad’s changed over the years, especially since he’s been in the relationship with Angelina.  I’ve not been impressed by some of his comments, or how he handles himself.  I’ve seen him on several Today Show interviews, and each time I grow less and less of fond of his cocky personality, and it’s not attractive.

In closing both George and Brad will be known for their good looks.  They will fit in the category of men (Michael Douglas, Paul Newman, Tom Selleck, Anthony Hopkins, Sean Connery and George Hamilton) who have aged gracefully.

I hope this has been a Fun Friday for you…

It’s Fun Friday

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When we think of cowboys, don’t we think of boots, jeans and sexy music?  The following sexy make my heart beat fast each time I see them.

Kenny Chesney, #10

The first time I heard Kenny Chesney sing All I Need To Know, I was hooked on him.  It was a song that was recorded on his second CD, which came out in 1995.  When I saw the video, I remember watching it over and over.  His smile made me swoon, and his voice was a major turn on.  Since then, it seems that Kenny’s music has transitioned into sounding more and more like Jimmy Buffett, hence his song No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem, but that’s okay because he’s still got that sweet smile that can melt a woman’s heart.

Chris Young, #9

 My brother introduced me to this amazing, talented, and handsome new country singer.  His hits include Drinkin’ Me Lonely, Voices, and Tomorrow.  When I saw him in concert over the summer, he hit the notes perfectly, and of course he look great while doing so.

John Michael Montgomery, #8

When I heard I Can Love You Like That for the first time, I was in heaven.  JMM’s dimples are a guarantee way to any woman’s heart.  (Seriously, look at that cute face!)  I love his teddy bearish body — doesn’t it make you just want to cuddle up next to him?  We’ve not heard that much from him lately, but we’ll never forget his emotional and very sexy songs like I Swear, or especially the song I Love The Way You Love Me.

Toby Keith, #7

How could anyone not love Toby?  This honky-tonk bad boy has been known to carry a flask with him to award shows, not to mention be vocal about his political views.  Don’t we all love a man who speaks their mind?  His rugged bad-ass ways can charm any woman, and his smile can light up any room.  From Toby’s upbeat songs like How Do You Like Me Now and Should’ve Been A Cowboy, to the sweet heartfelt songs, You Shouldn’t Kiss Me Like This and Me Too, it’s hard to say how I what side of him I like the best!  He’s just an all around American made man!  Isn’t that sexy?

Clay Walker, #6

When I first heard Hypnotize The Moon by the hot and sexy Clay Walker, I was in heaven.  Every time I heard it, it was as if he were singing directly to me.  His songs are filled with so much emotion, and isn’t that attractive?  Where Do I Fit In The Picture, Fall, and Love To Be Your Last are my favorite songs that he sings.  I love his dark eyes; I could literally fall into him!  What’s not to love about this HOT man?

Keith Urban, #5

This Australian born hunk looks like he could be in band (possibly a heavy metal), but instead, he’s his one man show — and what a show he puts on.  I’ve seen him on several interviews and what I love most about him is that he’s a down-home family man!  He love his wife (Nicole Kidman) and their two beautiful girls.  When I saw him in concert, he charmed the crowd, not only with his voice, but with his sweet smile.  I could listen to him sing and talk all day long in his alluring accent, and he’s pretty damn easy on the eyes…

Jason Aldean, #4

There is a special place in my heart for Jason Aldean.  When I saw him at the Texas Stampede a few years ago, Big Green Tractor, was a new song — one I loved!  It’s a sweet slow song about a tractor.  Silly, yes, but the song is adorable!  His upbeat song She’s Country, is one of my favorite songs — it truly a country song!  His Dirt Road Anthem and My Kind Of Party are just two highly popular songs that make him who he is.  Every CD release by him is amazing!  While Jason might look a little mysterious, there’s something about him that just makes me want him more and more!  I’d love to ride on a big green tractor with him…

Blake Shelton, #3

Oh, Blake, where have you been all my life?  This 6′ 5″ man is the whole package!  He’s funny, sensitive, charming, sarcastic, hard-working, sexy, and confidant!  He doesn’t hide anything, and that’s one of my favorite things about him, (he’s been known to tweet while he’s drunk).  This past May, he married the beautiful Miranda Lambert.  With songs like Some Beach, Nobody But Me, All About Tonight, and Honey Bee, it’s hard to not love anything he sings.  I love Blake because he’s true to himself, his fans, and more than anything, it’s obvious that he’s madly in love with his wife.  What could be more sexier?

Tim McGraw, #2

Women, don’t we wish we were as lucky as Faith Hill is to be married to this man?  Tim McGraw has only grown sexier with age.  Am I right?  From the moment I heard the song Don’t Take The Girl, I knew there was something special about him.  I’ve had the pleasure of seeing him in concert twice, and each time I fell more in love with him.  What’s not to love about this fun-loving, sweet, and talented singer?  I Like It, I Love It, Please Remember Me, and The Cowboy In Me are classic Tim McGraw songs.  He is truly a classic in the country music world!

George Strait, #1

King George is how most country music fans refer to my #1 man!  From his first number one hit, Fool Hearted Memory, to his most recent number one hit, Here For A Good Time (his 58th #1 hit), George Strait’s music hasn’t changed a bit.  He’s true to his roots, and that’s just one thing that his fans love most!  I loved watching him in Pure Country, where he introduced us all to one of his beloved songs, I Cross My Heart.  Along with some of my favorites, Drinkin’ Champagne, I Can Still Make Cheyenne, Does Ft. Worth Ever Cross Your Mind, You Look So Good In Love, If I Know Me, and I’d Like To Have That One Back, these are songs that will stick with me forever.  I met him once at a concert, and he was one of the nicest man I’ve ever met, not to mention attractive!  He is a true cowboy who wears his Wranglers very well!

Now tell me, who is your favorite cowboy?

I hope y’all have a very Happy Friday!