So… American Idol. I’ve officially become a Blaker Girl. I’ve often mentioned I used to be a music major, was really big into the music scene here in the Seattle area. And Washington state has FABULOUS music programs all over, especially those with roots in jazz. So Blake Lewis, one of the two American Idol finalists, is from Bothell, WA. (Another place I’ve seen a lot of great musicians come from) I’ve been half following AI, and kept looking at Blake thinking… I bet I know him, or maybe he’s been one of those guy accapella groups (we’ve got a few from this area.)
So I googled him and a few choice keywords, and YES he has been active in the same circles as many of my old music friends. This is an old picture of a group called Kickshaw, and apparently at one point Blake was a part of the group. The fun thing is, I’ve sang with all the guys below in various choirs, except for Blake. 
So now I’m on a mega quest to support Blake and make sure he wins! So if you’re an American Idol fan, here’s my plea for you to convert and become a Blaker Girl/Guy. Don’t you think it’s time for an American Idol who breaks the mold? I mean Jordan’s great, but she’s a cookie cutter copy of half of the previous winners.
So off of Idol, and onto mwa! Come see me tomorrow (Friday!) I’m the featured author on the Cata Network! It starts at noon EST and will be ongoing throughout the afternoon. There will be blurbs, contests, and a live chat at 3pm EST. Here’s the link to the live chat if anyone wants to come by And here’s the yahoo group where the prizes, excerpts, and general fun author stuff will take place Yahoo Group.
On that note I got a FABULOUS review from the Ecata Sensual Network (the hotter side of Cata Network) for Love for Sale. Here is a snippet of parts of the review. I will post the whole thing tomorrow on the loop!
“In this compelling story where the humorous moments are perfectly blended with the steamy sexual encounters, Shelli Stevens gives readers a delightfully satisfying read… LOVE FOR SALE will touch every reader on a profound level, where their own emotions will become caught up in this winning story… With just the right mix of humor and emotion, LOVE FOR SALE is touching romance filled with combustible heat.” 4 ½ Stars, Amelia Richard, Ecataromance Sensual
Anyway, off to get some writing done…and decide if the red shoes I bought for Nationals make my ankles look fat. God knows they probably do, because that’s what happens when you have fat ankles. I’ve discussed this with my aunt, and it’s a genetic fact we got struck with the ugly ankles stick.
G’night, and if I don’t post for a few days (my cousin from Vegas is in town, so I’ll be busy!), have a great weekend!
