Someone asked me this question recently and I thought I would blog about it. There are many things I would like to have with me including an infinite supply of clean clothes, but let’s be realistic and say that we didn’t have much time to salvage things from a sinking boat. So, what kind of stuff would I want? I would want things that would help me survive as long as possible while there. This is the list I came up with.
1. I would want to have Kevin with me because I wouldn’t want to be stranded anywhere without him. Besides the fact that I love him, he’s a very handy guy to have around.
2. A two-pack of giant bic lighters.
3. My laptop bag (waterproofed) as it sits now with ten dvds in it, the laptop filled to the gills with games and e-books. Some romance, some how-to books like How to build a treehouse with a hatchet a shovel and two hunting knives and how to prepare seafood, and topical fruits and vegetables over an open fire and a few that may interest Kevin for entertainment and a solar charger. Okay, I don’t have a solar charger in the bag right now, but the rest is there, with the exception of the how-to e-books I mentioned.
4. A hatchet
5. Two hunting knives
6. A shovel
7. Fishing line and hooks
8. A frying pan
9. A very well-stocked first aid kit
10. A nice supply of toilet paper because, let’s face it, we have no idea how long we’re going to be stranded now, do we?
Do you think I’ve forgotten something vital? If so, what? What would you want to have with you if you were stranded on a desert Island?
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
An Interview with a Vampire
Tara: “Hi, everyone! I’m Tara Torolf. I’m a vampire slayer. Tianna had a vampire contact her and asked for an interview to prove they aren’t what everyone thinks. Can you imagine me rolling my eyes? Of course they’re everything they seem. I should know. Though… to be honest, most of them don’t kill their vict—er…donors.
Since Tianna couldn’t do this interview due to her deadlines fast approaching—one of them being my book she hasn’t even started yet, she asked me to interview this…this vampire. I know the answers to most of these questions already, but I'll ask them since it's what she wants.
“Here with me today, is Gideon Molfetta. He is a Cartuotey here with me to set the record straight before he decides to end his existence. It’s a shame really, considering he is a very good looking man—vampire—whatever.
“Hello, Gideon. Tianna sends her regards and says thank you for joining me here today.
Gideon: “Hello, Tara. It is a pleasure as always.” *winks and tries for a sexy grin.*
Tara: “Don’t start that with me, Gideon. You know I’m a vampire slayer and Tianna’s transparent attempt at matchmaking is not going to work. Now for the questions.”
“Do you actually drink blood, or do you suck it up through your teeth like some sort of weird straw?”
Gideon: “We drink it, actually, though if we’re in dire need it goes up through our teeth and immediately into our bloodstream. *waggles his brows* “It’s a little anti climactic if you know what I mean.”
Tara :“Um… I imagine it is. Is it getting hot in here?”
“I know garlic keeps everyone away, but what about silver, crosses and holy water?”
Gideon: “Um… Silver is for werewolves. That whole thing about it hurting vampires is a myth. It does looks good on us though. As far as crosses and holy water, we are not the spawn of Satan. These things do nothing to us.”
Tara: “What about wooden stakes?”
Gideon: “I don’t think a wooden steak would taste delicious at all.” *laughs*
Tara “Is it like in the Twilight novels or do you actually turn to ash in the sunlight?”
Gideon: *Laughs* “The only thing sunlight does to us is make us tan.”
Tara “I thought that nice tan of yours was from a jar.”
Gideon: *sits back and rests his arms over the back of the chair. It really shows off the bulge in his pants that puts another question to mind* “Not on your life. It’s all me, sweetheart.
Tara “Is what they say about the vampire libido true?”
Gideon: *wink* “Where do you think all of the legends come from?”
Tara “That’s not an answer, Gideon. Come on, spill. True or not.”
Gideon: “Oh, it’s true, sweetling.”
Tara “Prove it!”
Gideon: “Is tonight good?”
Tara “I didn't mean with me! Why are you undressing here? Oh, my goodness! Are all Cartuotey built like that? Hoo! Is it getting hot in here or is it just me? Okay, everyone. That’s it for today’s questions. I have a few more interviews to do so make sure you check back often to see who’s in the hot seat next! I have to run now. I have this huge thing on my to do list. See you next time.
Since Tianna couldn’t do this interview due to her deadlines fast approaching—one of them being my book she hasn’t even started yet, she asked me to interview this…this vampire. I know the answers to most of these questions already, but I'll ask them since it's what she wants.
“Here with me today, is Gideon Molfetta. He is a Cartuotey here with me to set the record straight before he decides to end his existence. It’s a shame really, considering he is a very good looking man—vampire—whatever.
“Hello, Gideon. Tianna sends her regards and says thank you for joining me here today.
Gideon: “Hello, Tara. It is a pleasure as always.” *winks and tries for a sexy grin.*
Tara: “Don’t start that with me, Gideon. You know I’m a vampire slayer and Tianna’s transparent attempt at matchmaking is not going to work. Now for the questions.”
“Do you actually drink blood, or do you suck it up through your teeth like some sort of weird straw?”
Gideon: “We drink it, actually, though if we’re in dire need it goes up through our teeth and immediately into our bloodstream. *waggles his brows* “It’s a little anti climactic if you know what I mean.”
Tara :“Um… I imagine it is. Is it getting hot in here?”
“I know garlic keeps everyone away, but what about silver, crosses and holy water?”
Gideon: “Um… Silver is for werewolves. That whole thing about it hurting vampires is a myth. It does looks good on us though. As far as crosses and holy water, we are not the spawn of Satan. These things do nothing to us.”
Tara: “What about wooden stakes?”
Gideon: “I don’t think a wooden steak would taste delicious at all.” *laughs*
Tara “Is it like in the Twilight novels or do you actually turn to ash in the sunlight?”
Gideon: *Laughs* “The only thing sunlight does to us is make us tan.”
Tara “I thought that nice tan of yours was from a jar.”
Gideon: *sits back and rests his arms over the back of the chair. It really shows off the bulge in his pants that puts another question to mind* “Not on your life. It’s all me, sweetheart.
Tara “Is what they say about the vampire libido true?”
Gideon: *wink* “Where do you think all of the legends come from?”
Tara “That’s not an answer, Gideon. Come on, spill. True or not.”
Gideon: “Oh, it’s true, sweetling.”
Tara “Prove it!”
Gideon: “Is tonight good?”
Tara “I didn't mean with me! Why are you undressing here? Oh, my goodness! Are all Cartuotey built like that? Hoo! Is it getting hot in here or is it just me? Okay, everyone. That’s it for today’s questions. I have a few more interviews to do so make sure you check back often to see who’s in the hot seat next! I have to run now. I have this huge thing on my to do list. See you next time.
Sunday, March 06, 2011
Going Crazy at Home
Sitting here at home after my surgery has reminded me why I have a job. It's not just for the money. Well...let's be honest, it's mostly for the money. LOL It's also because sitting here at the house all day, every day is one of the hardest things I have had to do in a long time.
I love my family, don't get me wrong, but with my daughter here on disabliity with me, it's a constant battle to get any writing done. Between her inane prattle, video game noises and what she likes to watch on TV, I'm going CRAZY!
Take this blog for instance. I wanted to write it yesterday, did I? No. of course I didn't. I'm sure you're perfectly capable of checking the date. I'm writing it today, because the TV was on all day. When I left my 'recliner office', I went into the real office for some peace and quiet. What does she do? She follows me talking about her newest video game and how I should load it onto my laptop. Uh...no thank you. I'm not really into the same types of games. I do play them though, but they're retro games mostly. I love Tomb Raider because it makes you think and I can make Lara do that cool little handstand backbend thingy. Though sometimes it pisses me off if I sit and think about how I USED to be able to do that before... I glare at my kids.
Oh well. I have another week before I go back to work. I see the doctor tomorrow to be certain. Let's hope he doesn't extend it, or if he does, I find something other to do than sit here and veg out because the kids are yammering at me non-stop.
By the way, my kids are adults in their mid-twenties. I DID listen when they were younger. Today, I just want them to entertain themselves. Read a book maybe. You would think they would have learned something from their avid reader\author mom wouldn't you? I may have the gift of gab, but I use my fingers to say it. A sort of sign language as it were...it's called writing.
Today I hope to start book 2 of the Hidden Breeds series. I sit here trying to write with the sounds of Bejeweled droning in the background and wonder if I will ever get that first paragraph written. Usually for me, that's the hardest part and the rest is cake. So, I sit here hoping for a few minutes of silence to come up with that awesome opening hook to get me started...
Sigh... I got nothing. Wish me luck!
Until next time.
Tianna
I love my family, don't get me wrong, but with my daughter here on disabliity with me, it's a constant battle to get any writing done. Between her inane prattle, video game noises and what she likes to watch on TV, I'm going CRAZY!
Take this blog for instance. I wanted to write it yesterday, did I? No. of course I didn't. I'm sure you're perfectly capable of checking the date. I'm writing it today, because the TV was on all day. When I left my 'recliner office', I went into the real office for some peace and quiet. What does she do? She follows me talking about her newest video game and how I should load it onto my laptop. Uh...no thank you. I'm not really into the same types of games. I do play them though, but they're retro games mostly. I love Tomb Raider because it makes you think and I can make Lara do that cool little handstand backbend thingy. Though sometimes it pisses me off if I sit and think about how I USED to be able to do that before... I glare at my kids.
Oh well. I have another week before I go back to work. I see the doctor tomorrow to be certain. Let's hope he doesn't extend it, or if he does, I find something other to do than sit here and veg out because the kids are yammering at me non-stop.
By the way, my kids are adults in their mid-twenties. I DID listen when they were younger. Today, I just want them to entertain themselves. Read a book maybe. You would think they would have learned something from their avid reader\author mom wouldn't you? I may have the gift of gab, but I use my fingers to say it. A sort of sign language as it were...it's called writing.
Today I hope to start book 2 of the Hidden Breeds series. I sit here trying to write with the sounds of Bejeweled droning in the background and wonder if I will ever get that first paragraph written. Usually for me, that's the hardest part and the rest is cake. So, I sit here hoping for a few minutes of silence to come up with that awesome opening hook to get me started...
Sigh... I got nothing. Wish me luck!
Until next time.
Tianna
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Blog Post Winner
As many of you know, I had a blog post contest last week through Author Island. I meant to announce the winner last night but I had a migraine and, truthfully, forgot to choose and post the winner.
Martha E is the winner of a free download of The Prophecy. Martha E, if you could contact me at tianna xander @ yahoo.com (minus the spaces of course) I will send a copy right to you. You have your choice between a PDF and Microsoft reader.
Congratulations!
Tianna
Martha E is the winner of a free download of The Prophecy. Martha E, if you could contact me at tianna xander @ yahoo.com (minus the spaces of course) I will send a copy right to you. You have your choice between a PDF and Microsoft reader.
Congratulations!
Tianna
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