Maserati

I'm not fast, but I like my cars that way. Sleek, sexy, and with enough horsepower for me to truly let 'er rip on the autobahn. Well, when I get to Germany, anyway. For now I'm content with desert roads and empty highways.

Dani, the main character in my current WIP Maserati, drives a Maserati GranTurismo MC. Sexy, sexy beast. Here is a picture for your viewing pleasure:

For those of you who were around earlier, that’s the same car from my previous blog template. Yeah, I'm a bit obsessed. But no one has to know I pretend I'm driving this Italian stallion when zooming down the road in my little Celica, do they?

Oops. Too late.

Anyway, I know the Maserati isn't the only hot shot out there. It's got Porsche and Ferrari to contend with, amongst other bad asses on the road. But out of all the cars I considered, she's perfect for this story because:

1) She's Italian.

2) She's sexy and dangerous.

3) She's an exclusive.

And that about sums up Dani, my mafia daughter on the run after doling out some serious vengeance against those who deserved it. You’ll be hearing more about her and her adventure in future blog posts.

For now, though, what’s your dream car?

Man-Candy Monday: Robert Downey Jr.

I've decided that Monday posts are going to be dedicated to my Man-Candy of the week: that is, those male celebrities that have inspired the kind of naughty thoughts and wicked fantasies that have you reaching for... well, you know.

This week's Man-Candy was decided upon when I sat down the other night to watch Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. If you haven't seen that movie, or the first Sherlock Holmes, then I highly recommend you stop what you're doing and go rent or download it. After you read this blog post, of course. Even if you're not into man candy, the film itself is just awesome. And I am completely in love with the way they shot the action scenes.

Without further ado, I present to you:

Robert Downey Jr

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Quick Fact Sheet

Full Name: Robert John Downey Jr.

Age: 46

Height: Uh... 5 ft 8-10" (apparently different sources can't agree on this)

Sign: Aries

Hometown: New York, New York.

Relationship Status: Married to Susan Nicole Downey as of August 2005.

Quote: "I know very little about acting. I'm just an incredibly gifted faker."

WHY I PICKED HIM:

Aside from the fact that he's a total hottie, I honestly respect RDJ. You'd think he had it made with parents who were already in the film industry and making his acting debut at the age of five, but in all honesty he should've been a walking statistic. He's had a very long, hard battle with drugs, and after all the actors in the past few years who have been dropping dead because of them, it's nice to see that he's come out on top.

I know you're thinking celebrity drug abuse is nothing new, but lets see how easy it is for you to kick an addiction when your wonderful, loving father puts a joint in your hand at the tender age of six. As Downey himself said, "When my dad and I would do drugs together, it was like him trying to express his love for me in the only way he knew how."

Fucked. Up.

Can you imagine how hard it must have been for him to get clean after so many years of doing drugs because it was the only way for him to bond with his father? That's a whole different kind of emotional dependence. Last I checked, your parents were supposed to support you and help you achieve your dreams, not be your fucking drug dealer.

But not only did RDJ manage to kick his addiction (admittedly after many years of going in and out of jail and rehab) but he's now risen to the top. He's put his life back together, has a wonderful family and a kick-ass career.

So, Robert Downey Jr, I salute you. And I'm honored to feature you on my blog for Man-Candy Monday.

U mad?

No, I don't usually type in internet speak-- I worship at the altar of grammar fairly regularly. It was a tongue-in-cheek reference to a meme; I've been recently indoctrinated into the world of Meme Base, so you'll have to excuse me.

In any case, I found this graphic on the Flirty Author Bitches blog (which you HAVE to follow if you're not already doing) and it really hit home with me. People take themselves way too seriously on the internet, and I'm appalled at how easily two adults can degenerate into a couple of three-year olds about the price of tea in China or some other stupid shit like that. People need to chill out. And, as the comic says, go eat a fucking sandwich.

What to Expect When You're Expecting

Okay, I'm pretty sure that's actually the title of a pregnancy book. What I mean to say is that this is a short little intro post about what to expect from me and this blog of mine. So for all of you with leaking tits and morning sickness, sorry-- I can't help you.

I'm a writer. I write about what I love, which includes cars, guns, man-candy, femme fatales, and sex, amongst other things. So you'll be sure to see posts about all of these things here.

Also, I'm a member of the Pankhearst Collective, a group of writers who happen to have a thing for all of the above.We're working on a variety of collaborations, the first of which is coming at the end of this spring, Cars and Girls. You'll be seeing posts featuring updates, snippets, and release dates in the near future.

Oh, and in case you haven't noticed, I happen to be a woman. I don't care if you're a stay-at-home mom of six or a corporate hotshot: if you're a woman you believe in female empowerment and women's rights. So unless you're a masochist, that makes you feminist, which contrary to popular opinion is not about carrying around scalpels and boasting about your collection of severed testicles while beating your chest and showing off your hairy legs. I will be posting about this, as well.

If you're still here reading this, then feel free to click the follow button and stick around. I promise, you'll be kept well entertained.