Mad Madam M still here! I promise Crys will be back later this week. Until then, you’re stuck with me. In the mean time, I figured I should post at least once about something romance related. It only seems fitting…
Last year I got to attend the RWA conference in San Francisco as Crystal’s plus one. While there, I got to meet Hannah Howell, my favorite author. I own all of her back catalog and have read the entire Highland Series more times than I would ever admit in public. Even Crys knows the names of many of the characters and she’s never read any of the books. Even more telling, I’ve read her books with paranormal elements, something I normally don’t enjoy.
Anyway, I didn’t want to be one of those idiot fans that rambled on about how much I loved the one scene or that one character and so I asked about her upcoming releases. I have to admit, while I love her work, I’d grown somewhat tired of the highland setting. It turns out, she was tired of it as well. She made the comment that she had decided she needed to go in a different direction when she noticed she was using “ken,” “och” and “aye” in her everyday life.
If He’s Wicked is the first book in her new series and boy is it a blast of fresh air! I read it in one sitting…it was that spell-bounding. The characters are fun and the storyline is well constructed and interesting. I will say the cover art and title – as is the case for many books – has pretty much nothing to do with the book. From just looking at the front of the book, I thought it might have werewolves. I mean “wicked” is in the title and there is a full moon in a very purple sky. However, it’s the heroine that has a touch of magic. I totally recommend this book if you are looking for a fun, summer read!
Hey all! I have the lovely and talented Patti O’Shea guest blogging at The Novelty Girls. And she’s giving goodies away. Stop by and comment for a chance to win!
Mad Madam M still here…well kind of. All I can say is thank goodness it’s Friday! It’s been a long, strange week. Anyway, the videos continue…this time from the terrific – and gorgeous – Stephen Fry!
Mad Madam M still here! While searching for Robin Hood videos, I stumbled upon a clip from an Eddie Izzard stand up special that is beyond hilarious. If you have the time, I’d recommend watching all the videos featuring Mr. Izzard in the red, satin-looking pants suit!
Hey, I figured I’m like the substitute teacher and in school that always meant videos!
Mad Madam M here! Crystal is currently typing her fingers to the bone in order to make a deadline, so I thought I’d try to step in and provide a bit of frivolous entertainment for everyone. I recently discovered – and quickly became obsessed – with the BBC series Robin Hood. As one columnist explained, “on the face of it, the BBC’s Robin Hood is a terrible television programme. Jonas Armstrong’s Hood looks like a member of a boy band that got lost in the woods after a team-building weekend and has been forced to live on nothing but hair gel. His arch enemy Guy of Gisbourne is essentially a goth, brooding and troubled, tormented by both Maid Marian’s rejection of him and the realisation that the Sisters of Mercy will never again tread the boards of Nottingham University Student Union. Historical accuracy, or even a vague effort to look and sound medieval, does not come into it.” In spite of all that, or perhaps because of it…who knows, I find the show absolutely delightful. So, without further ado, I present one of my favorite scenes from the series!
Be sure to tune in tomorrow for some Eddie Izzard fun as I, the Mad Madam M, continue my guest blogging reign of terror! Mwaaaahaaaahaaaahaaaaaa!
Mad Madam M still here! I promise Crys will be back later this week. Until then, you’re stuck with me. In the mean time, I figured I should post at least once about something romance related. It only seems fitting…
