A Year of Acheron

Had serious fun last night at the talk and book signing by Sherrilyn Kenyon , author of the Dark Hunter series of paranormal romances. I absolutely love the books, second only to my all time fav, The Black Dagger Brotherhood by JR Ward. Although I missed part of the talk, Sherrilyn is obviously very gracious and a totally upbeat, fun gal.

Part of the fun was that while we all waited (and waited, and waited, and waited...) for the book signing, they were having a continuous raffle with prizes given out by the "Dark Hunter". Here he is... I got very rowdy with my line-mates who, when our numbers were called, would begin whooping and howling, stealing Dark Hunter and making him take photos with everyone on line, including the terribly tired looking bleached blonde (who is she?). What can I say? It was Friday night after a long week at work.


It got to be so late that I was afraid I would miss the last bus back to Rockland County (Thank YOU Coach USA!) so I spoke to the tour manager (who came with Sherrilyn) and she jumped me to the front of the line. Totally unexpected, I thought perhaps I could just leave my book and pick it up Monday signed or something, but she said things like this happen all the time, don't sweat it.
Got the new book, got posters and buttons and all sorts of tchotchkes. Also, was the only person who dressed as a character (Tabitha from" Seize the Night"). Next time I'll go as Simi!

Maroon 5

Several of you know that Maroon 5 is one of my favorite bands. They have some fabulous videos out (Like "Wake Up Call") and I love the pop sensibility of it all. I got a chance to see them live the other day at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. I highly recommed Bethel for a show, although you need to plan for a 20 minute hike to and from the car, this is a serious large place in the middle of friggin' no-where-ville.



A 10 mile drive through the back country, past a resort spot for orthodox (be careful with your driving!) and then a number of topless bars. The bars included "Johnies" which boasted SPORTS TV AND TOPLESS, so it must be male heaven or something. Here's the band doing "She will be Loved" which Adam Levine dedicated to all the women in the audience (no big surprise there Adam).

Be aware there really is an "unofficial" dress code (really a dress-down code). Not only was I the ONLY woman wearing a skirt (of approx 5,000 people) but I was in high heeled booties and burnt out velvet to boot. One of the young guys working there complimented me on my look and told me I was the image of a "caberet performer". Mmmmm. What can you do when you stick out like the sore thumb? Hold your head up and sashay that ass like you mean it!

A Boy and His Dog