Sooo really, I was sitting around wondering what to possibly blog about tonight. I was still in the plotting stage when I got an email saying I had a message on my My Space account. Hmm. So I go open it and here’s what I get from a guy who lives in the same state as I do….
Hi Shelli, How are you? I can’t help but try to connect with a woman who writes romance novels. You must have a seriously dirty mind if you can write well enough to turn people on. Do you like very tall men?
A seriously dirty mind? Ack! Even if that were true, which actually it probably is, why would you attempt to hit on someone you don’t know with such a tacky line? I mean come on. Okay, granted I’m single. And I write erotic romance. But do you really think that makes me a candidate for the ‘Legs Wide Open’ club? If I were looking to date or find someone to have sex with, then I would have put up an ad that looked something like this. ‘Hey, I’m single and write kinky arse books! Let’s f*ck!‘ But I’m not looking to date right now. So please, please don’t seek me out. Even if I do like tall men.
So off the rant. I’m sure many of you erotic romance writers have gotten similar emails or letters, but this was my first. So thanks for reading this entry.
On a writing related note! I plotted out my book for the EC Caveman entry. Honestly, I don’t know how much of a chance it’ll have. It’s going to be contemporary, light, with lots of exploring in the bedroom. Is it enough? We’ll see. Actually, this is going to sound sooo cheesy. But I’ve been meaning to write this piece. Because my heroine can’t trust military men and ends up falling in love with one. I’m pretty anti-military men because of a really bad experience I had with Emma’s dad, so I think this will help heal my bitter emotions. See? CHEESY!!! But the book was begging to be written. And Loribelle gave me some great ideas! It’ll be good. Someone will buy it! Even if EC doesn’t end up wanting it.
Okay, the pic of the day. Not earth shattering, but seemed somewhat appropriate somehow….
p.s. All you people who’ve been entering my newest contest (details on my site) I’ve got you on my list! Thanks!
LOL, Shelli! Hubby made me take my state and city off of anything that can be viewed publicly… Guess now I know why
I don’t know Shelli…you may have turned down an opportunity with a real high quality guy.
EEWWWW!
Oh shelli! You’re first stalker fan mail type! You should just tell him, if you want you can purchase my book and figure it out on your own. (LOL with all the variations there he might just continue purchasing until he finds one with a tall guy who lives in seattle and has the hots for a romance author haha)
BTW, Pirate’s Booty!
Holy crud, that would be funky, Shelli, hope he takes the hint and leaves you alone…
And that pic is just……
Eww, someone get the butt crack putty! (I ain’t applying it though!)
That butt crack is gross. So gross that it took me a while to notice the Romance Books sign! How fitting!
Sorry about the stalker. Gotta watch out for that myspace. One of my single friends was getting hit on on a regular basis. I think it’s let up some.
By the way, my Mr. Bean pic got banned! Isn’t that the coolest???
LOL sometimes men just don’t get it! Or do they ever? I am on the same anti men thing right now, so I find it funny that stupid boy there actually used that line to hit on you! I feel like saying on my website “I am NOT interested in online dating so please don’t write” but I don’t want to come across as a b…. just posting my site for reconnecting with old friends as you suggested…
Your EC entry idea sounds great!
Gross photo! LOL!
Paz
Hi Shelli,
I am sitting here on a cold winter day. It is totally overcast, with a freezing wind and if this wasn’t Sunny South Africa I would think it was going to snow. So my brain isn’t working and I can’t say anything smart but what the heck, it is a marvellous prize you are offering so here is some self pitying drivel !!
Carol
My eyes! My eyes!
I think I’m scarred for life.
I’m blind now.
That’s too funny about the erotic romance stalker. Yeah, that’s one of the reasons why I write under a pen name rather than the name I practice law under.
That is a bit gross!! I’ve had a few wierdos send me messages on myspace. I really dont know what they are thinking.
Oh geez! I’m glad I don’t mention erotic romance anywhere one my MySpace page. Will have to double check to make sure. That is so foul.
I have one word for both your stalker dude and your picture… ICK! *g*
Ick on the email and the picture LOL.
‘Hey, I’m single and write kinky arse books! Let’s f*ck!’ ROTFL. I’m sure that WOULD get a lot of attention on MySpace. I suppose the mere thought that someone has two X chromosomes is enough for some of these guys.
LMBO @ your MySpace guy. I got one from ebay the other day. I bought something from this guy, he made a mistake and I told him not to worry about it. He sent me an email back saying, “Aww, you’re a sweetheart. Are you married?”
Yup. Definitely married. With boobs down around my ankles TYVM.
Ugh! That’s not a sight you want to see every day.
LOL! And Crystal wonders why I guard my true identity so zealously. Hehe!
Love your work, and Pirate’s Booty!