tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.comments2013-02-10T09:47:29.267-05:00Indigo GraceIndigo Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248358498081945573noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-77567374437625562962013-02-10T09:47:29.267-05:002013-02-10T09:47:29.267-05:00Sometimes you just have to take a machete to your ...Sometimes you just have to take a machete to your work...I've cut tens of thousands of words of almost every MS...I take that back...EVERY MS!Amy Jareckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12228735893610373995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-52741236932471003542013-01-28T18:51:58.484-05:002013-01-28T18:51:58.484-05:00Hi Sophie. Thanks so much for taking an interest. ...Hi Sophie. Thanks so much for taking an interest. I'm glad that you're enjoying my blog, sparse as the posts have been lately... Nevertheless, I'm stoked to hear that I have someone who reads it!<br /><br />Hmm... Kate Beckett. I hear very good things about this show. As a romance writer and a fan of the badass chick, I am a little ashamed to admit that I haven't seen a single episode of that show. WTF, I know. I really should try it out, but I've been eyeballs deep in Strike Back on Cinemax lately, because who can resist two sexy hotties running around with thigh holsters, shooting up terrorists and having 'almost-porn' sex like it's their job?? Oh wait, it is their job - British SAS Special Ops is WAY sexy and so up my alley. The show is very similar to my upcoming book series Overwatch. Yeah, that one I promised a long time ago... still working on it. But I promise, I will take a look at Castle. It sounds like a really good time. Now that I know Kate is a badass, I'm more inspired to take a look.<br /><br />Again, I thank you for being a reader and having a knack for badass women. We need to band together baby!<br /><br />~IndigoIndigo Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248358498081945573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-77189534989669454412013-01-26T22:51:27.979-05:002013-01-26T22:51:27.979-05:00Hey, I really enjoy reading your blog. It's in...Hey, I really enjoy reading your blog. It's insightful, funny and nice to read. I really hope you continue blogging. Have you tried a post on Kate Beckett from Castle? (Just a suggestion since you're low on inspiration) I too have a knack for badass women. Hope to hear more from you!<br /><br />Sophie Sophie Bartholomewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16352479674763620059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-75848340977572179112012-10-12T08:06:20.747-04:002012-10-12T08:06:20.747-04:00Fornell is possibly my most-favorite (and certainl...Fornell is possibly my most-favorite (and certainly most welcome) recurring character on NCIS, precisely because of this curmudgeonly bromance as you described it. It may not be a popular source for GIFs and fanfic (unless there's something out there that I don't know about) but the mutual trust and loyalty is there between the two. <br /><br />My favorite Gibbs/Fornell moments are the elevator conversations from the FBI vs. NCIS episodes. They can be unpredictable, in certain ways, because there's no way of telling if the shared case is going to be the ultimate deal-breaker. Then somebody hands over something that nobody else is supposed to know about, and somehow their bond still survives. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087731365463976840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-223578312967732612012-08-28T12:13:26.212-04:002012-08-28T12:13:26.212-04:00Welcome! Thank you very much for taking the time t...Welcome! Thank you very much for taking the time to comment. I'm glad that you enjoy my silly musings. And its good to hear that some people think the way I do ;) Rock on keep going with your badass self. Life is too short to give a crap what people think of you.<br /><br />If you love Thirteen, you will like Jillian, the heroine of my Overwatch series. *Wink, wink*, she looks a lot like her... Of course in the fictional way because Olivia Wilde's got the copyright on that sexy, blue eyed look. <br /><br />Thanks again. And come back soon :)Indigo Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248358498081945573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-38373698591785356822012-08-28T08:19:11.959-04:002012-08-28T08:19:11.959-04:00I enjoy reading your blog! I like the way you writ...I enjoy reading your blog! I like the way you write and also the way you think maybe because we have similar thoughts. I also LOVE Thirteen from House! ANd I too am an aspiring bad ass. Keep up with the blog! I'm sure I'll be checking it out pretty often!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-25807918662436632242012-08-27T07:52:31.584-04:002012-08-27T07:52:31.584-04:00Awww, thanks! I'm so glad to be part of the wh...Awww, thanks! I'm so glad to be part of the whole beta-read process in getting <i>Proving Ground</i> up and running. I'm also putting in my "yes" vote for the blurb, too; concise is always good.<br /><br />Raising my glass to you from the other side of the Pacific - keep us posted, and let us know when <i>Exfil Point</i> is ready! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087731365463976840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-19877210703436898522012-08-27T07:44:33.106-04:002012-08-27T07:44:33.106-04:00Yes, please do! The two seasons of Sherlock were s...Yes, please do! The two seasons of Sherlock were shown on PBS not too long ago, but they should be available online; I caught a marathon of Series 1 over Christmas, and hoping to see Series 2 when I get the chance. Each season has three 90-minute episodes, so it's like watching a mini-movie. And they've transported the original ACD stories to modern-day London (Watson is portrayed as a war vet turned blogger who may or may not have PTSD) which makes the whole viewing experience very intense. The downside: Each series ends with a cliffhanger... and judging from my friends' reactions to the ending of S2, 2013 just can't come soon enough!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087731365463976840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-89858586388599026302012-08-27T00:06:22.044-04:002012-08-27T00:06:22.044-04:00McGarrett and Danno make that show more than the g...McGarrett and Danno make that show more than the generic procedural that it is. It's they're relationship that makes it interesting. Yeah they sometimes make it about Hawaii, but otherwise it's just another cop show. But, I am IN LOVE with Suits. It is so well-written. And who doesn't want to stare at Gabriel Macht in a $5000 suit for an hour every week?<br /><br />I haven't seen this Sherlock. But I've come across a few mentions of it. It sounds like it is really good. The Sherlock/Watson duo has always been a good bromance. It was the inspiration for the House/Wilson friendship on House, MD. I'll have to check it out when i get a chance.Indigo Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248358498081945573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-9570763270577089472012-08-26T23:56:55.090-04:002012-08-26T23:56:55.090-04:00I watched all of the seasons of the Tudors, except...I watched all of the seasons of the Tudors, except for the last. Just never got around to it. I liked it a lot. It has all of that drama, sex and intrigue, plus the costumes were fabulous.<br /><br />There are some really great shows out there now. The majority of them are running on cable networks like USA and TNT. Every once in a while, there's a good one on the networks. If you have time, get Suits. I love the character development and the writing is fantastic. Some of the episodes this season were absolutely riveting. The depth of emotional content, the layers they imbed into the dialog is fantastic. Watch it from the beginning our you won't understand the dynamic between Harvey and MIke. They are the center piece of the show, but the supporting characters are well drawn too. It's really worth it.Indigo Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248358498081945573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-49508869528955473972012-08-26T14:12:31.586-04:002012-08-26T14:12:31.586-04:00Yes to the McGarrett-Danno bromance in Hawaii 5-0;...Yes to the McGarrett-Danno bromance in Hawaii 5-0; that's what makes the new series for me, apart from the views of my former place of residence. And definite yes to Mike and Harvey, too - what would <i>Suits</i> be without those two? <br /><br />Right now, my favorite bromance is Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) and John Watson (Martin Freeman) in BBC's Sherlock. Some may argue that it's more than a bromance - especially in the famous scene in the pilot, where John sits Sherlock down and asks him if he bats for the other team, so to speak - but there's a lot of affection between those two that's undeniably affecting. I need to watch Series 2 for myself, though, even if it has been recapped for me on Twitter.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087731365463976840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-52295774175180269582012-08-26T09:18:21.646-04:002012-08-26T09:18:21.646-04:00I've got to watch more TV...I haven't see ...I've got to watch more TV...I haven't see a thing. I got The Tudors complete set for my birthday and have been watching that...man is it long!Amy Jareckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12228735893610373995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-56336792228603489842012-08-25T21:40:10.777-04:002012-08-25T21:40:10.777-04:00Well, you've been a part of the process. You d...Well, you've been a part of the process. You deserve your props! Indigo Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248358498081945573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-76232093679838189292012-08-25T21:39:29.334-04:002012-08-25T21:39:29.334-04:00I couldn't do a blurb about a badass chick wit...I couldn't do a blurb about a badass chick without it! :) Indigo Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248358498081945573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-40956518499071465382012-08-20T14:15:01.416-04:002012-08-20T14:15:01.416-04:00I literally had a big smile on my face while readi...I literally had a big smile on my face while reading this. So excited for you! And I like the blurb - good summary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-85222944354507158852012-08-20T09:05:30.637-04:002012-08-20T09:05:30.637-04:00Oh, yes, I like it--short and succinct and you got...Oh, yes, I like it--short and succinct and you got the "badass" word in there :-)Amy Jareckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12228735893610373995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-71876079018532135412012-08-05T08:46:18.246-04:002012-08-05T08:46:18.246-04:00I like that - Be the heroine of your life!I like that - Be the heroine of your life!Amy Jareckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12228735893610373995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-33530579399965030092012-06-30T22:27:21.275-04:002012-06-30T22:27:21.275-04:00Thanks fo your comment on this post. She's one...Thanks fo your comment on this post. She's one of my favorites and I have a definite girl-crush on her. :)<br /><br />I've been thinking about the picture. I don't have a really nice one and should probably have my photographer friend take some. Ugh. Soon enough. <br /><br />So far I only have three followers and I follow their blogs too. I'm hoping that number will go up soon.<br /><br />Thanks again!Indigo Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248358498081945573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-84761953885849676572012-06-30T09:19:16.327-04:002012-06-30T09:19:16.327-04:00This is a great article! I think it's time to ...This is a great article! I think it's time to post your picture too :-) Oh...and ensure you follow the bloggers who are following you (I learned that the hard way). HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!!!Amy Jareckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12228735893610373995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-75260495057246430702012-06-20T11:07:38.072-04:002012-06-20T11:07:38.072-04:00I'd say that David wouldn't just carry coc...I'd say that David wouldn't just carry cocoa with him; it would have to be the hard-core stuff, 70% or more, or he won't hear the end of it from Jillian. ;) But I digress... <br /><br />What you said about keeping the character "snippets" to a minimum struck a chord with me. I have a habit of overloading my characters with quirky details, and more often than not they get in the way of my story. Switching to screenplays - and hanging out with fanfic writers - made me realize that I can turn out a better story when I can keep my readers guessing without killing them with quirkiness. <br /><br />That said, I might do some "pocket checking" for my characters from time to time, to make sure I actually get them right while I'm editing. I know that there's a bunch of them from my old WIPs that can use them now!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087731365463976840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-7048578819259346812012-06-03T18:34:41.770-04:002012-06-03T18:34:41.770-04:00I know you have 'thing' for Jeremy. I can&...I know you have 'thing' for Jeremy. I can't really blame you. He has a bad boy thing going on that is quite intriguing. <br /><br />Yes, I like how she's fleshed out as a character through the course of those two movies. And I think that ScarJo does do a great job with her. She has that tough side that she can temper with that quite vulnerability. I'm hoping that Black Widow and Hawkeye will get their own origin story movie at some point. It may not be quite on the scale of the others but i think it would be really interesting to see. I haven't done any serious research into whether or not they will, but I thought I had read something about it once. <br /><br />Thanks for the site. Excellent article. I like Gry's last statement that throughout the ending not one man can figure out how to fly one of the alien ships, that Captain America looks to her for strategic planning (though I do have to give him props too for his own command of the situation) and that the greatest power in the universe is female! I agree whole heartedly with his assessment that in light of all of the not so flattering reviews of her as being pretty window decoration, especially in the election year "defined with demeaning treatment of women" that it is encouraging to know that there are Americans out there who are are standing behind their female heroes. Amen brother!Indigo Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248358498081945573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-54499471154234573182012-06-03T11:43:06.879-04:002012-06-03T11:43:06.879-04:00Jeremy, my love. If you ever come back to Manila, ...Jeremy, my love. If you ever come back to Manila, I swear, I'm not going to have that panic attack around you...<br /><br />Ahem. <br /><br />Anyway: Black Widow. I never read the comic books either (though I grew up with Comic Book Guys) but the ScarJo version of her has always been my favorite, and I was blown away by how she evolved in Avengers as a character, after lurking in the scenes in Iron Man 2. <br /><br />The film-criticism site IndieWire has an interesting take on Black Widow as well: <br /><br />http://blogs.indiewire.com/pressplay/grey-matters-black-widow-spins-a-web-around-the-avengersAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087731365463976840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-26901991612776901472012-05-21T22:28:38.185-04:002012-05-21T22:28:38.185-04:00Thank you! I've tried to make him both strong ...Thank you! I've tried to make him both strong and vulnerable, with a seasoned wisdom that keeps him grounded in reality. He has weaknesses that get the best of him but he's more of the straight man for Jillian in the early part of of the series. In trying to be her friend, he falls even deeper in love than he ever thought he could.Indigo Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248358498081945573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-208271006367932192012-05-21T22:15:58.682-04:002012-05-21T22:15:58.682-04:00Wow, great detail for your MC! He sounds like a re...Wow, great detail for your MC! He sounds like a real alpha male!!Amy Jareckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12228735893610373995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347314807457696831.post-80649606078946852862012-05-12T18:17:58.363-04:002012-05-12T18:17:58.363-04:00Yes, I'm so glad that you recommended it to me...Yes, I'm so glad that you recommended it to me. I was struggling and it seemed like the light bulb went on as I was answering those questions. She filled out and came to life and I could hear her voice in my head. She will definitely grow as the series moves along. There are a lot of life events that come into play. <br /><br />I have heard of the Save the Cat series but I will go back to look at it and check out the other one too. Thanks!Indigo Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248358498081945573noreply@blogger.com