Yea, I know my fangs aren’t real

I’m a woman who goes full tilt for all things vampire. I admit it. I watch vampire movies, read vampire books and even wrote about my own take on vampires. I jokingly consider myself to be a vampire who has married a werewolf and our hybrid son makes us laugh every day. I do have my own custom fangs and yes, I love wearing them. I can talk, eat, drink, and do just about anything else with them..within reason ;-). I may be fascinated with all creatures of the supernatural but vampires are my supe of choice.

 

Typical Vampires (from most movies):

Die in sunlight, burn up after touching garlic or silver, sleep in coffins, have terrible breath, turn into bats, fly, hypnotize people, can’t come near crosses, die if they go into a church, and some have even sparkled.

 

My Vampires:

Are only sensitive to light/garlic/silver, sleep in their own beds (as long as it’s triple dark in the room), have great hygiene, run faster than sound but don’t fly, and they can eat or drink (depending on my particular character), mine have no problem with crosses or churches.

 

I read about all of the vampires that I can get my hands on and love the variety that writers have dreamed up. I’ve buried myself in the depths between Eric Northman, Edward Cullen, and Dracula.

 

What I loved about each one was:

 

 

Eric: a Viking with a no nonsense (and sexual) hunger

 

Edward Cullen: a true romantic heart who just wanted his eternal soul mate

 

 

Dracula: a powerful man with charisma and a thirst for passion

 

 

 

Each one of them had something that I loved, and thusly hated, about them. I cringed as I wanted to see what they’d do next and how they’d get away with it. Each one of them was creative, even if you didn’t agree with their persona, you still knew who they were.

I aspire to write about several more vampires, as I come to realize what I want in a sexy blood sucker. I'll have stand alones and a few series, plus several other supernatural creatures, and I aspire to give them all a breath of fresh (after)life. It's my thing.

 

I love vampires. They’re fangtastic. :-[ Given the choice, what would you be?

 

)))Corset Hugs(((

 

Ginny Lynn

Wench Writer

 

 

Wenching 2.0

2013 Marked my second full year of wenching at The Pirate Ship during the Ga Renaissance Festival.

I love my job and the money is used to help pay my college tuition. So children, don't listen when they say that pirating is a terrible business decision. Giggle. 

 

This was me trying for a tough look. Why do I want to laugh at myself? If I'm going to laugh then I'd rather it be for this reason (below).

 

 

Yes, a Knight's Tale. This was a running joke from last year and I hope to keep it going.

 The top had a tag for our (Kill Bill) Bride katana. Those who know me understand this little match up.

 

This is our fearless leader, The sadistic pirate, Captain Matt.

And can you tell what he sells? So of course he's sadistic. Duh!

 

This is his ship and yes, that is a real plank. You can go to thepirateship.com to hear the tale of how this came to be planted on the dry shores of Fairburn.

It's a tough job but well worth the toil and trouble. It's running up and down several stairs, doing ballet style knee bends to look under counters (while keeping your corset from exploding), and lifting countless boxes during crazy weather interruptions. The people are unique, the hours are long, while you smile through the dust and pollen. It pushed me forward, a little more outside of my comfort zone. It's another step in my 2013 Plan of Growing, but that's for another post ;-)

 

 

This is a few of the crew. I would have to steal pics from our on ship photographer, Ashleigh Brady, in order to give you shots of all of us and I can't do that to her. This is what I can share.

Brittany tying me up as I thought I was too loose for the ship. BWAHAHA! Being sadistic is contagious. I love you, wenches.

 

I love the assorted array of costumes that he keeps on hand for us and some of these pieces are from my own closet. He supplies the corsets, tops, skirts, plus a bin of beautiful scarves. Playing dress up comes easy when you've got such nice pieces to mix and match. I honestly believe that I didn't wear the same two pieces the whole 8 weeks.

 

This is my customary pic at the end of the year while standing on the plank. I'm still in love with the ones Kim took of me last year, which I have below.

 

 

Now, another year has sailed away and I miss my pirates dearly. They were there to share the salty seas (& tears) and always made me feel part of the ship. Yes, part of the crew - part of the ship. It's true. I said so.

 



Now I'll go get ready for tomorrows 12 hours of working and college. I'll tip my hat to you (as I wish for a hat of my own since this is the Captain's hat) and bid each of you a wonderful voyage, wherever it may take you. I may have left the ship but there is always a heartfelt breeze for my sails.



Til next Faire, )))Corset Hugs(((

 

Ginny Lynn

 

Wench Writer

Andromeda, Best Seller
with Secret Cravings Publishing

 



Every Kiss begins with...a first

Disclaimer: I warned my werewolf hubby about this post in advance. Hun, turn away from the screen. :-)

Firsts: My first kiss

I'm surprised that I remember it as my memory has been damaged by chronic migraines (from a spinal injury). I'm sure if I relay this story incorrectly, that two of the witnesses will call me on it. BUT, this is how I recall that October night.

I was attending a Halloween party that was thrown by my best friends (Mandi Nelligan) church youth group. As Halloween is my second favorite holiday, I was happy to attend this event. I didn't know a lot of the people there but a few things certainly stand out about that night.

It was 6 weeks before my 16th birthday and I was just starting to get out more (plus wear some makeup). I was already doing some modeling/runway, so I was beginning to notice the wings that needed to be stretched out as a young'un.

I decided to be a cat, simple enough to handle. My mom had made me a large leopard print men's dress shirt (BTW-my favorite animal is a black leopard), so I wore one of my black ballet body suits under it, with small heels and the typical cat ears/tail that I had made out of velvet at home. Reportedly, I didn't look my age, but older....I disagree as I still look younger than my true age.

As I'm a dancer, I was having a blast on the auditorium floor. All the while, I had caught the eye of a tall brunette who was watching from the sidelines. I don't remember the exact way that he approached me but I knew that we danced a few times, plus talked over a few cups of punch.

By the end of the night, I was in the kitchen area, throwing away discarded cups and plates. He was in there with his friend, Keith, who my bestie was crushing on. Somehow (giggle) I ended up in his arms. I'm thinking it had started as a lingering hug. The next thing I knew, I was looking up into his dark eyes as his lips descended to mine. I knew that I wasn't breathing but didn't care. He lifted me to his tall frame, right off the floor, as my feet dangled.

Guys, not only was this the first time I'd had anything outside of a chaste kiss, but my very first French kiss. Somehow, I registered my bestie's disbelief and shock. Not every southern gal gets swept off of her feet for her very first serious kiss. But I'm telling you, they should consider it as mandatory :-)

I don't know if he could tell that I was inexperienced and Brian, please don't tell me. Giggle. All I know is that moment joins a long list of Firsts that I'll be sharing with you guys. And NO, not my first sexual experience so get that ball out of the gutter. Hehe.

Thanks to Brian Kelley for initiating me and I'm giving myself a pat on the back for improving that skill over the years. Right, hubby of mine who shouldn't be reading this? ;-)

Anyone want to share the moment of their first kiss with little old me? I dare ya.

)))Corset Hugs(((

 

Ginny Lynn

Wench Writer

Family Options

I've changed tracks today and decided to post this instead of what I originally saved.

 

Family Options

 

I have a large family and so does my hubby. He has extra parents and the steps/halves that come with that, plus I grew up with foster brothers and sisters. So, I'm used to being in the middle of the chaos. Seriously.

 

This is my family, growing by leaps and bounds. Grandkids!

 

 

I wouldn't know what to do without family. There are the ones an hour away and the cousins that live half a day from me. No matter what the mileage is between us, I love them all.

 

 

This particular blog is about the "chosen" ones. These are the people that you choose to embrace, not just bound by marriage or blood. This type of family are the people that I have nearby when the wagon train needs to be called in. The special people in this class are the ones that hold a piece of my heart in their wonderful hands.

 

These are some of the people in my Options Policy:

 

 

 

 

It's always great to have Options and they are that - Great.

 

If I need someone to hold my hand, or watch my corseted back, these are some of my chosen family. If there was a zombie apocalypse, I'd hand them a sword and cheer them on.  

 

These are part of my family.

 

I have Options and I choose them to be my backup.

I love you guys.

 

)))Corset Hugs(((

 

Ginny Lynn

Wench Writer

What do you remember about your favorite characters?

If I asked you to describe your favorite fictional character, could you tell me their physical description? These are the things that make a character memorable. Each novel has them, no matter what genre.
 

Here’s some examples:

Jessica Rabbit:         red hair,  sexy sequined dress 

  

 

 

Harry Potter:           glasses, lightening shaped scar

  

 

Darth Vader:            black ensemble, disturbing voice 

 

   

Mary Poppins:          hair in a bun, carpet bag

 

 

 

Freddy Kreuger:      melted skin, hat, razor edged gloves 

 

These things are easy to recall when you see the character in your mind. You have to

do the same thing when you invent the people in your books.

So, when I think through my next few (dozen, hehe) manuscripts, I’m going to give you characters that are believable and lovable, even the bad guys that you want to smack. I’ll do this because I want to have them become as real for you as they are in my imagination. That’s part of my job as a writer and I hope that I can make you proud.

Who sticks out in your mind? Do your characters fit the bill?

 

)))Corset Hugs(((

Ginny Lynn

Wench Writer

Favorites - Authors

My favorite authors and they just happen to be all women.

1. Laurell K. Hamilton
 

 

This divine woman is #1 on my list because not only did she make me want to push harder at my creative boundaries, but with her fierce drive to keep Anita Blake going for 20+ novels. Anyone who can last that long deserves a medal of honor, in my honest opinion. The Cosby's didn't even last as long as the astounding Anita Blake! Ms. Hamilton's books are on my MUST BUY List, for the rest of my paranormal loving days. Thank you for giving me a piece of what I needed to push through and write what was in my bottomless heart. It made the difference and always will.
 

2. Sherrilyn Kenyon
 

 

I was lucky enough to meet this woman, twice actually. She had a smile on her beautiful face and a heart that made me want to make her proud as a fellow paranormal author. She has driven more than one series to the limits and I'm inspired by her loyalty to the voices in her head. Her stories reminded me of the softer side of romance and my need for more of that. Thank you, Ms. Kenyon, for shedding some candlelight on the lonely romantic soul inside of me.

 

 3. Kim Harrison

 

 

 

I have her here because for my Christmas gift to myself (2012) I bought all of The Hollows Series. I was loving it. Thankfully, Cheryl Hart had given me a gift card to pay for some of it :-). I have these books all together and will read them several times. This set of stories showed me that I needed to dig deeper into what made the characters tick, faults and all. I embraced that and fight myself to see who I love more, Ivy or Rachel. Thanks, Ms. Harrison.

 

4. Kresley Cole 

 

 

 

 Immortals After Dark - need I say more? This pure yumminess of a series is sexy, sassy, and wonderful to sink your teeth into. She had me at A Hunger Like No Other and I'm looking to buy them all. Her level of romance is enough to have me smiling as I turn the pages and you can bet that I'll have all of them by the end of the year. I tip my pirate hat to you, Ms. Cole. Thanks for the nommage.

 

 

5. Keri Arthur

 

I love Riley Jensen. She's a delicious combo of badass and bodacious. I love the development of this character and her devotion to her twin brother. You showed a chaotic lifestyle with a passionate love life that had me wanting to add a dash of spice to my manuscript recipe. I have some of these books,(sorry and I'll rectify this soon), and have already started rereading them. Ms. Arthur, I want you to know how much joy I received from reading this series. I had my pompoms ready to see Red-Headed Riley triumph again.

 

 

 

Ladies, again I want you to know what you mean to me. I cherish the time that I spend on your spellbinding characters. I buy the novels as a constant reminder of where I need to be with my future in the writing industry. I aspire to inspire, as you have done the same for me.

 

 

)))Corset Hugs((( and a toast to your fictional futures, may they burn brighter than the stars.

 

 

Ginny Lynn

Wench Writer

  

The Next Big Thing Blog Tour! Just to be Left Alone is Up.

Thanks to Katherine Bone (http://katherinebone.wordpress.com/2013/05/01/884/) I've been pirate tagged. So, me matey, it's my turn at her questions.

 

1.    *What is the working title of your next book?

Just to be Left Alone

 

 

2.    *Where did the ideas for your book come from?

My passionate imagination and my insatiable muse, Vivien 

 

3.    *What genre does your book fall under?

I primarily write paranormal but this was the first book that I ever wrote, at age 17.

 

4.    *What actors would you choose to play the part of your characters in a movie rendition?

Samantha Malone:    Jessica Biel , Mila Kunis, or Olivia Wilde

Conrad Forsythe:      Sean Farris, Alex O’Loghlin, or (MAN Oh Man) Joe Manganiello (I don't care that he's a few years older than the character.)

 

 

Jason Strickland:      Xavier Samuel, Hayden Christensen, or Alex Pettyfer

5.    *What’s a one-sentence synopsis of your book?

Samantha’s psycho ex stalks her every step, and his threats escalate into kidnapping, sexy Conrad fights for her life and her heart.

6.    *Who is publishing this project?

Secret Cravings Publishing 

 

7.    *How long did it take you to write the first draft manuscript?

A.Long.Time! I was 17 and it’s been revised about a dozen times in the last ten years.

 

8.    *What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?

Books? How about a combination of a few movies? I’d say that my novel is a chunk of Romancing the Stone, mixed with a few cups of Fatal Attraction and Sleeping with the Enemy. Will that work?

 

9.    *Who or what inspired you to write this book?

I was a naïve teenager and the events around me were a boost. Writing was my therapy then, more so now.

 

10. *What else about the book might pique the readers’ interests?

You’ll have the positive and negative of a young woman who steps out of the arms of a psycho to fall for the knight in welded armor.

 

Tagging the following authors and friends:

Bryonna Nobles-Stern & Noelle Pierce        http://www.demonsdreamsanddragonwings.com/

(Yes, you two. Show us whatcha got going right now.)

Kendall Grey                                         http://www.kendallgrey.com/

Kellie Kamryn                                       http://www.kelliekamryn.com/