by Sin | August 26th, 2009
*shrug* I couldn’t think of a blog title. I’ve hit the special rum a little too hard. MM, take it away before someone gets hurt.
Music choice of the week: (Something y’all might have actually heard of.)
Got It Made- Seether- Disclaimer II
Since Terri had to go and open up the “motto” topic this week (And I’m still pretty sure you were trying to trick me, pirate.), then Hellie follows it up with the changing trends, I might as well pretend like I know something about writing.
Yeah. *laughing* Right. I went rogue on this ship a long time ago.
I don’t plot. *huff* I don’t care what you say, Ter.
I don’t admit to “feelings” and whatever kind of crap you’re trying to sell me as general female emotion. *crossing arms over chest* At least not in my outside voice.
*eye roll* And I sure as hell don’t cry. I’d rather die than be caught crying.
You may think, why this little rant?
I spent the weekend with Kiki and Dex. Always an adventure into repression and denial. I can admit while we’re not supposed to write heroines like ourselves, Kiki has a lot of my emotional characteristics. And writing a character that reminds you a lot of yourself in a way is, well, annoying and trying and very challenging to make it seem original. This is where Kiki’s opposite comes into play. The Yang to her Yin. In times when I’m so annoyed with Kiki that I can’t stand it, I just insert my annoyance into Dex’s lines and everything is kosher.
Terri spoke a little on having a motto for your characters to help compass your character’s motivation and I’ve always known that Kiki’s “motto” is- I don’t deserve it. Sacrifice is the only way. Whereas, Dex’s “motto” is- I take what’s mine and damn the consequences.
I like Dex. He’s motto makes me grin in the most wicked way.
Now (and you might want to get a feather bed for Terri to pass out on) I’m about to admit something that I definitely don’t associate with most of my heroes.
*deep breath*
Dex isn’t a true alpha alpha.
*mass occurrences of fainting*
*Chance jumps overboard*
*Lisa throws up*
Now, I know that you’re thinking Dex’s motto is a bit on the alpha side of things. But stay with me. For the first time ever, I actually put some thought into this. (Not plotting, mind you. I’ve got my eyes on you three, Terri, Marn and Hal. Sneaky pirates.)
Kiki is a true alpha heroine. She stiff-arms emotion like a pro. You can’t find a crack in her emotional guard armor. You can’t find a way to get to her through others because she doesn’t allow anyone close enough. You think you know her, but you don’t- you know what she wants you to know. She is a rough and tumble girl. Paring her up with another alpha would only weaken her stance as lead alpha of her pack (not to mention probably WWIII). And I can’t have that.
So, *deep breathing* I dreamed up Dex.
Dex and Kiki have always been paired in another series that I planned before the Sadie series. Kiki was the pretty unattainable girl Dex secretly loved from afar. Dex is the man that Kiki secretly loves but she could never forgive herself if she hurt him and she knows she will. She knows her emotional detachment from life would eventually kill the man she loves from afar. So she keeps him at a distance and (in my mind) he’s been quietly grooming her slowly but surely to let him in.
Sneakiness, I can admire. I can respect that. You can ask Mattycakes. He said he tried all sorts of things to get my attention but the only way he got to me was by sneakiness (I can’t resist a good head game. *pause* Wait… I didn’t mean it like that.). I was damned sure I wasn’t going to fall for him. In fact, I was going to move away from him to prove it to myself that I didn’t need anyone.
By the time I realized how far I’d fallen, it was too late to run and I didn’t want to. Once you get a taste of something in your life you’ve been starving for and didn’t realize it, it’s hard to let it go. I want Kiki to have this same realization to complete her character arc. It won’t happen in one book, mind you; but the gradual acceptance of the little things that Dex does for her will eventually make her realize that while she’s been looking at the big picture and trying to keep him out of it, he’s already woven himself so deep into her life, she can’t live without him.
I’ve always been at the realization that two alphas aren’t made for each other. You don’t have to be an alpha to dominate an alpha female. You just have to show her a lot of respect. Get underneath her skin and make her think about you and the possibilities. And an alpha females needs someone in her life to soften her, otherwise she eventually gets so far detached she can’t come back. If the hero is so unyielding in his own emotions, how can you soften the pair of them together if you can’t show them that it’s okay to admit to a few feelings and have the need of someone in your life that you can count on? The story would get stagnant and stale if you had to read about them constantly butting heads over something. There has to be push and pull to keep interest and growth.
What characteristics do you look for in an alpha female versus the beta female? What are some pros and cons of each that you find irk (or admire) while you’re reading? Any favorite alpha females out there in TV or Fiction? How about great alpha females and their men- any examples?
Hey, you made me the 99th comment! LOL! Do I get a prize for that?
I think he means Booth. Bones is too blockheaded to realize it.
I dunno. I’ll have to see what I can get you. Maybe a sparkly dildo.
how about a glittery hooha?
If I had one I’d have the other, huh?
ok soda just came out the nose…Dr. Pepper smells weird that way…and it tingles!
I’m glad I’m not the only one around here that has nasal issues. LOL
And Ter, I wouldn’t be looking to find out. LOL
Sorry, Sabrina! LOL!
Sin – It just seems like a logical conclusion is all.
I think I once read something about a glittery hooha by way of accidental glittering before a DR appointment. Is that how we got glittery hooha drinks around here? Or am I dreaming?
We swiped the term Glittery Hooha from Jenny Crusie. But how do you accidentally glitter your hooha? LOL!
“Well, doctor, I was sprinkling glitter on my shower massager and….
LOL! It was a story about a woman how inadvertently used her 16yr old daughter’s glittery shower gel while showering before going to the gynecologist. She didn’t realize she’d used the glitter until the doctor said, “Oh, Pretty.” LMAO!!
There are worse things your gynecologist could say at that moment.
LMFAO. Hal! You came to my rescue! You’re my alpha today. *laughing*
How could you want to be a gynecologist when you grow up? Seriously. The stuff they have to see… *shudder*
ah, I’m alpha for the day
I often wonder that, especially about men. Why would you choose that as a career?
I’d hate to be married to a gynecologist. Talk about hooha-esteem issues. How could you possibly retain your glitteryness when he sees them ALL DAY LONG?!
Get it pierced?
Like would you need to dress it up and make it look different all the time?
LMFAO
Now we’re getting costumes for the glittering hoohas?
I just shifted in my chair. *shivers*
Speaking of Alpha females, I’m listening to Miranda Lambert and this song reminds me of this blog. LOL!
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
I watched her for awhile but
I didn’t like her walk
She came across kinda cheap to me but
how’s that my fault
She looked at my man like he didn’t have on a stitch
Somebody tell that girl to step up to the plate I’m gonna pitch
(Little bitch)
Those pretty girls can play their game
But they’re damn well gonna know my name
I’m a crazy ex-girlfriend
ooohhh – new business venture – stick ons for hoohas!
Like playing doll dress up!
Cracking myself up.
I don’t know about yours, Sabrina, but mine is always wearing a sweater.
Stick ons implies glue. No glue in that area, thank you.
LOL – I was invisoning that window cling technology. You know – easily removable, non-sticky
duh – envision
LMFAO- I can’t believe you said that Ter. “Mine is always wearing a sweater.”
Like playing with paper dolls- all those outfits to put on and mix and match.
You can even shape the sweater into different ones. *laughing*
Yeah, that was probably TMI, but this far down in the comments, no one but us pirates and our regulars are following along. LOL! And y’all aren’t shockable anymore.
OK, I go away for a few hours ta shop and the whole place goes mad.
MAD!
And I missed most of it. Shit.
They do have removable jewelry fer the hoohas, crew. It sorta…well, hooks onta… E-mail if ya really wants ta know.
Personally…no never mind, ya all don’t need ta know that much ’bout me.
(Man I would kill to see Q drop in right now…)
I think Booth knows he loves Bones…Booth is more in touch with his emotions.
I know what you’re talking about MM. *g*
I agree with Booth knowing he loves Bones. The little of the show I’ve watched, you just know that he has feelings for her that go deeper than just friends.
Booth totally knows and accepts he loves Bones…now he’s just waiting for her to realize she loves him back and that love doesn’t have to be logical.
But this would be a terrible turn for this show. If they put them together, the show is over forever, you know that. Remington Steele, Moonlighting, Scarecrow & Mrs. King (could be reaching with this one).
Why do you think Miss Kitty never got together with Marshall Dillon?! The show would have been over. LOL!
Do you think Booth fears she’ll reject him? Make light a’ his feeling? Or even scarier, admit she feels the same?
Ya look at the dynamic between Fiona and Michael on Burn Notice…he knows, she knows. He knows she wants more, she knows he just can’t give… Talk about two alphas dancin’ wit’ each other! But maybe things gonna change next season…
The scene where Booth rescues Tempe from that rouge agent was awesome. Like when he pulled her from the gravedigger… And when Michael shot that bastard that set Fiona up. Made me cheer!
Those be dynamic couples!
I love those sort of couples. They are the reason I love to write fiction.
If’n we be lucky, they’ll wait for the ‘get together’ when the show has run it’s course. And yes, Terrio, I think Hodgins is hot. And I liked him wit’ …damn…what’s her name? Angela! Yeah, Angela.
And I love the constant parade a’ lab assistants…especially the meloncholy goth guy.
Remember the Bones where they faked Booth’s death and Tempe didn’t know? When she found out, she decked him. LOL! Too funny.
Chance – I purposely did not watch Burn Notice because I knew it was going to be good and I didn’t want to be sucked in. And that man (what is his name?!) is so damn hot. I mean, steam coming off my television when he’s just standing still doing nothing.
BN is easy, Terrio! It be a summer show so it doesn’t run real long. I have the first season on DVD…want me ta send it ta ya?
*whisperin’ temptingly
I will be buyin’ this one season by season…I like it that much. And love the character a’ Sam… I think he’s hot.
Stop laughing! Bruce Campbell rocks!
But yeah, the guy playing Michael is good. We should get ‘im on the ship. And Bruce. I’ll even mix up a special mojito fer Bruce…
OMG, the sweater comment is iconic. That one should be framed and put somewhere on the ship.
No idea how gynocologists decide to go into the profession. Though I don’t know there is a preferred body part to specialize in, if you think about it. They’re all messy.
Cannot contribute to the Bones discussion. Never watched; and I don’t care that I’ve never watched it. *LOL*
Ya see the new commercial fer that electric razor special fer the…ahem…glitter zone? I swear, it be so subtle it took me watchin’ it a few times afore I realized why the bushes were changin’ shape…
OH!
Crew, next time we be in a hotel tagether, let’s tie Hellie ta a chair and force ‘er ta watch “Bones”.
I’ve even read the books the series be based on…loosely based I might add.
You have your HP, you don’t need Bones.
I made an iconic comment? Ha!
Chance – I think I know who I can line up for a hottie this weekend.
Chance – Have you ever tried to shave a cat? That’s what it would be like trying to tie up Hellie. Just warning ya.
I like when they make references to the fictional name Tempe writes under, which is the real chicks’ name. LOL!
You know, Jane-o’s son actually did shave her Mama Cat when he was staying at their house… Bears the scars to prove it… Offered to shave her new Pomeranian puppy for her. I think he is a frustrated barbar…
We jus’ get Hellie drunk first…
That plan has more merit, but I’ll still take the role of innocent observer.
Chicken.
Headin’ back ta Mom watch. I warned Last Chance that if’n she reads this entire blog, ta keep her shamwow handy…
*G
Great blog, Sin. Hope yer proud a’ yerself!
2nd: you’re just making me that much more likely to never allow myself to be located in the same room with you. If you keep threatening me with group hugs, granola crunchie philosophy (and one of my best friends is a granola crunchie and I can only handle it in small doses), and TV shows I have no need for (we should be WRITING, people)–I will be the 2nd Pirate Ninja on this ship.
And no one is tying me to a chair and shaving a cat. Just so we’re clear.
LMFAO!!!
There will be NO second Ninja Pirating on this ship.
*crossing arms over chest* I have stars and I’m not afraid to use them.
I love that Sin is more worried about someone moving in on her ninja territory than someone shaving her cat.
*g* You don’t really want me to answer that, do you?
Somehow, I know exactly what your answer would be. And then we’d both be sharing TMI. LMAO!!
I did not say that her son shaved ‘her’ cat… Ahem. He shaved her feline animal companion…named Mama Cat…
I pray to God Jane-o never reads this blog…
Hel – They’ll be a day…a room…and a bottle of rum. No shaver, that I promise. I DO write. I also watch tv. You Amish bitch, you!