#ManCandyMonday Taylor Kitsch

Hope everyone had a nice weekend! I was able to visit the Shore and get some writing done. I am so excited about the new Diana and Ryder book and can’t wait for you to see it!

But on another note, it’s Man Candy Monday and today’s choice is Taylor Kitsch. I liked him in Friday Night Lights and he’s been on the big screen recently in both JOHN CARTER and BATTLESHIP. Sadly, neither movie has done well. I wasn’t really pulled to go see JOHN CARTER, but I had been intending to see BATTLESHIP. I guess I’ll have to catch it on DVD.

Anyway, here’s a little trailer for you from JOHN CARTER. Maybe a little more shirtless Taylor would have helped? If you can’t see the trailer below, you can click here to watch it.

Danger a Den of Kittens

Iv’e got purring monsters on the mind! I guess I’ve been thinking about Galen from NIGHT OF THE COUGAR too much! Plus we’ve got some adorable strays visiting, all black just like my cat. One of them is a cute little kitten, brimming with energy and busy running her mom ragged.

So here’s a little den of kittens for you this morning, purring away and playful. If you can’t see the video below, you can click here!

Night of the Cougar Guest Blog

NIGHT OF THE COUGAR Erotic Paranormal RomanceIt’s hard to believe NIGHT OF THE COUGAR has hit the digital shelves. I just loved writing this story about reunited lovers who are snowbound and have to battle their passion for each other and an unbelievable truth-that the hero is now a werecougar.

I’m sharing a little bit about what inspired me to pick this kind of shifter at the Harlequin Paranormal Romance Blog. Drop by today to read my post, a teaser and a little excerpt from the book.

Do you have Monkey Butt?

I’ve always believed that a day that you don’t learn something new is a day wasted. So Sunday I learned about Monkey Butt. Yes, you read that right, Monkey Butt. I had to run to my local drug store and while perusing the shelves, I ran across this product.

This was news to me on Sunday. Monkey butt. Just the words, coupled with the label, conjured up all kinds of ideas on how one might get this affliction. According to Urban Dictionary, you can get it from riding a motorcycle for too long or even from just sweaty activities.

If I had to engage in such a sweaty activity, I know exactly which one it would be.

Oh no, ladies, please get your minds out of the gutter! I was talking about those long strolls I do down the boardwalk in the heat of the summer. What did you think I meant? LOL!

Hope you all had a good laugh today and just keep in mind, if you need some relief, check out this product. It might even be a great way to deal with diaper rash if you’ve got little ones. I wish I had known about it back then. Would have spared me and my little one many a tear.

FYI: I claim no rights in the trademarks, copyright or any other rights in this product. I just thought it was kind of interesting. All rights belong to Anti Monkey Butt Corporation.

You asked for it! More Aussie #ManCandy

You’ve all been telling me how much you loved the Gods of Football and all that delicious Aussie Man Candy! So today we’re mixing up that sexiness with a little Aussie humor. This is an ad for UNDERDAKS, an Australian underwear company.

Warning, there is some content that some might find to be explicit so you are suitably warned. If you can’t see the video below, you can click here.

Stand by Me Muppet-Style

It’s been that kind of week for me. Lots of work and writing to do capped by my clumsy self tripping over some boxes of evidence and wrenching my knee. Ugh. But with the sun finally shining in the Northeast and Friday here with the promise of the weekend, cheer is almost here.

I thought I’d help it along with this hysterical Muppet spoof on Stand by Me! I hope you all have a fun weekend.

If you can’t see the video below, you can click here!

The Not-So-Magic Mayor Mike & His Soda Ban

A quick rant today and then I’m off to a mountain of work.

First they came for the salt. Then they came for the sodas. Now they’re coming for your tub of popcorn and milkshakes. What’s next? Bacon cheeseburgers. Chocolate croissants.

Mayor Mike and the New York City Board of Health are discussing various bans in an effort to curb obesity.

Now, I’m a fattie. I’ll admit it. I need to lose weight. But here’s the deal. I’ll do it my way because in my mind, I have the Liberty to do that.

To me the role of the Board of Health is to make sure there wasn’t a rat tap dancing on your bagel before you bought it. Not to tell me what I can and can’t eat. If I wanted someone else to tell me what to do and how to do it, my family would have never left Cuba.

How do you feel about these bans? Do they make sense to you or do you think the government is going just too far in thinking they know better than you do about what’s good for you?

Plus, did it ever occur to Mayor Mike that an extra-large soda with two straws is one way to save some dough in today’s economically challenged times?