With Book 3 in the hands of my beta reader, last week I treated myself to seven days of mostly just reading. It was wonderful, relaxing, and with hubby out of town, very quiet. Just me and the cat, and dinner out with friends one night. This week will be different. I need to get started on the book description, and a list of authors to contact for blurbs. If anyone wants to volunteer, feel free!
Then there’s still the title, of course. Epiphanies and lightning bolts of ideas are in short supply around here. I keep waiting for the perfect words to fall from the sky and appear…somewhere. Billboards, songs, books I’m reading – still nothing, so far. The waiting continues.
This past weekend was Keanu Reeves-themed – not planned, it just kind of 
happened. On Saturday, hubby and I saw John Wick 3. Not as good as the first one, in my opinion, but still a darn good summer movie. On Netflix, we watched Always Be My Maybe, a rom-com (hubby loves them), in which Keanu has a small role and plays ‘an extreme comedic version of himself’. Trust me, it’s hilarious. The movie was enjoyable, and if you’re a fan of rom-coms, I’d recommend watching it. I’ve been a Reeves fan since Point Break, and was also thrilled to hear he’s voicing a character in Toy Story 4 – which I hope to see in the next couple of weeks.
Several weeks back, I mentioned Black Summer, a zombie apocalypse show on Netflix. After watching the first four episodes, I decided these characters were too stupid to live, and I was rooting for the zombies. Weeks passed, and I gave it another chance. Stupidity is still rampant, but there are also plot holes big enough for a zombie horde to easily pass through. Verdict: I’m done. Life is too short.
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Life is too short to waste on stupidity. I need to learn that lesson.
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Yes, it is. I’m thinking about trying Good Omens on Prime – I’ve heard good things, and the book’s been in my TBR for years.
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I didn’t even realize it was a book first.
How do you feel about NOS4A2?
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I’m still deciding. I’m giving it another couple of episodes. It hasn’t grabbed me like The Passage.
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RIP The Passage.
I’m with you on NOS4A2. One or two more episodes, then I’d better be hooked or I give up.
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The quiet reading time sounds lovely.
If you give me a shout when book three is released, the cat can come be a friend of Furkid Friday on my blog. I’ll be looking for new furry friends for my furkids to interview in a couple of months. It’s not much, but any extra opportunity to put your book in front of people helps, right?
Glad you enjoyed the movies. Sorry the zombie show wasn’t as good as you hoped it would be though.
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It sure was lovely, Tori. Not often I get opportunities like that.
Bond would love to be a guest on Furkid Friday – thanks so much for the offer! And yes – any publicity helps.
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Just shoot me an eMail when you’re ready then, and I’ll send over the questions for Bond. 🙂
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Actually, “Epiphanies and Lightning Bolts” would make a great title for something.
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Well, now that you mention it, it’s kind of catchy. Too bad it doesn’t fit the new book.
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Thanks for the heads up on Black Summer. I would never watch it anyway but am glad I’m not missing anything. 😁. Glad you could relax. Always happy to help when the time comes.
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You’re definitely not missing anything, John. Thanks for the offer!
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What a glorious week–reading nonstop. I’ve had those and loved them. I too like a good show before going to bed. I try new ones and give them 2-3 episodes. Last night, I ditched Code. Too unrealistic.
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I’d love to have more weeks like that, Jacqui, *sigh* but real life doesn’t allow it very often. With new shows, I’m like you – if they can’t hook me after the first few episodes, I’ll move on. A lot more out there to try.
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Zombie rooting, huh. ONce in a whilke we have to cheer on the good guys.
I mean stupid characters make us want to see a writer devoured while we scratch
our heads wondering how he had his work published/filmed.
Thanks for the romcom tip.
Will catch it this week.
Have a great week..
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I got the impression there wasn’t one self-preservation instinct among them, Drew, lol. Usually you can count on someone to step up. Hope you enjoy the movie!
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Thanks
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Your comments about Black Summer are hilarious. I have read a few books where I have rooted for the serial killer because the hero is so stupid. Linda G Hill helped me with my blurb and I am very grateful to her.
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Thanks, Robbie – you know I’m a zombie fan! For the blurb, I’m looking for someone to read the book and give a 1-2 sentence review I can put on the cover.
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I hate coming up with titles. They’re almost as bad as blurbs, LOL.
I haven’t had Netflix for a awhile but I think Stranger Things returns next month so I’ll sign up again. I’m not much for zombies to begin with, so I’ll definitely avoid Black Summer.Like you said–life is too short!
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Yes! Why are they so difficult?
And Stranger Things does return soon – July 4th! I’m really looking forward to it. I liked season 2 even better than season 1.
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Well teri you can never go wrong with Keanu LOL
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You speak the truth, Sophie!
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I’ve saved Always Be My Maybe on Netflix to watch eventually. I just haven’t been in the mood to watch any of the new releases yet.
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I know what you mean, Misty – I’ve been in kind of a slump lately also when it comes to watching stuff. I’ve been watching old episodes of Arrested Development. I’ve seen them all before, but the first few seasons are amazing.
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I’ve been rewatching NCIS episodes.
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Can’t say I’ve ever watched one episode of those. Maybe I should give them a try.
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NCIS is one of my all time favorite shows.
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Hi Teri. Good luck with the title. Too bad “Rooting for the Zombies to Win” doesn’t fit. I think you accidentally hit on a good one with that. 😉 Yeah, I know that wasn’t what you meant, but still… Netflix keeps offering me Black Summer. Now I’m glad I didn’t bother investigating.
I’ve been having fun with “IMDb” where there are a ton of old TV shows. I’ve caught obscure and/or long forgotten gems like Saphire and Steel (Ducky from NCIS while still young with the woman from Absolutely Fabulous). UFO, and many more recognizable.
Have a good week. Hugs!
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You’re not missing anything with Black Summer, Teagan. We’ve started watching The Chef Show on Netflix. Hubby loves cooking shows, and he’s not a zombie fan, so the times we can can find something we’ll both watch are few and far between. Hugs right back!
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I’ve been watching a bunch of Keanu Reeves movies on Amazon Prime. I love him. I wish I could find John Wick 2 and 3. I loved the first chapter and I can’t wait to see all of them.
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John Wick 2 has been on TV a lot lately (FX?) – maybe you can catch it on there. JW3 starts immediately where JW2 leaves off. I’m looking forward to Bill & Ted 3!
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