Musings: Let me Speak I have a Voice

“Come on it should go this way.” Voice A states.

“No I want it this way.” Voice B defends

“You better let me speak or…” Voice A warns.

“Or else what?” Voice B shoots back.

“I won’t say a word and we’ll see how far you get without me.” Voice A said with no inflection in the tone.

“Both of you shut the hell up and work together.”

Voice C says in exasperation and walks away.

Voice A and B watch each other fear on their face and run after Voice C to apologize.


This is a mythical conversation between a writer (Voice B), the characters (Voice A), and the muse (Voice C).


As a writer it is hard when you have vision of how a story will go then it takes a different turn because of how the characters want it to be. My characters live for me. They have personalities, wants, desires, and opinions just like anyone else. I learned long ago to let them speak and give their opinion. I learned to work together instead of against each other. This helps me create vivid real people and paranormal beings that make you want to laugh, cry, fight, and love with them. Writing takes a mix of all parts working together.

Don’t get me wrong in no way it is always roses and harmony but we have learned to work together. When my characters and me come to an impasse usually my muse Mikayla will come in and knock sense into both of us. Or if Mikayla (she is a bit bossy) goes on the she knows the best and no one else knows crap frame of mind I have my own ways to get her to listen to reason. It involves a whip, keyboard, and chair. Heck it is too complicated to explain but it works. Me, Mikayla, and my characters (in whatever novel I am working in) work as a team to get the best story out to you the reader.

This may seem strange that they are real to me but then again writers have a tendency to have a vivid imagination. Stop it Mikayla. Back the hell up.

Mikayla here. I’m not part of anyone’s imagination. I’m just the more flashier side of Taige. She thinks I’m bossy. Please that woman is a hard task maker who demands the best of the characters and me. It’s a challenge to live up to but we have to step up or get rolled over by the gentle whirl-spin that is Taige Crenshaw. Yeah, yeah that was sarcasm if you missed it. Taige isn’t gentle when it comes to her work. I remember… Ah Crap I have to go. Taige is fighting something fierce as I sit on her. Hey son of a .. watch the damn teeth.

You have to excuse Mikayla as I said she is a bit bossy and thinks she knows everything. As I was saying before I was rudely interrupted (glaring at Mikayla while she looks down at her nails a smug little grin on her face). In the process of creating characters that live everyone has to be a part of the process. You have to listen to each other’s opinion. Years ago this was hard for me. I had a vision I wanted and the characters / Mikayla each had their own thoughts. When I realized in order for us to make the best book we can we all had to join forces. I learned to listen but not let the personalities of the characters and Mikayla drown me. We find a balance that works for us all.

Even when I read I hear the voice of the characters. I don’t know if that’s just me but I do and I enjoy novels that the characters voice speak to me more. Even some characters that stick with me even after the story is finished I take with me as I sleep. They pop up in my dreams. That to me is a sign of a great book. Characters that stay with you afterwards and make you wonder what is going on in their lives.

With my own characters that I have already written I don’t have to wonder. They pop up in my dreams also letting me know they are still there. Who am I kidding the new characters and Mikayla when we are on a role won’t let me sleep or have a moment to myself. Well that is a different topic for another blog. LOL. Yeah my mind is full and I love it.

My question to you. How does the characters in any novel you have read or written speak to you?

Taige

Monday’s Adventure ~ The Mini Vacation is over……..

For my Monday’s Adventure I went back to the day job.

My week off was fun but tiring. I went back to work and it was a busy day. My mini vacation wore off in five minutes after walking through the door. I was going and going like the energizer bunny all day. Now I’m home I am worn out. So this will be a short post so I can go to bed.

That was my adventure for today. What was your Monday Adventure?

Taige

Monday’s Adventure ~ The Mini Vacation is over........

For my Monday’s Adventure I went back to the day job.

My week off was fun but tiring. I went back to work and it was a busy day. My mini vacation wore off in five minutes after walking through the door. I was going and going like the energizer bunny all day. Now I’m home I am worn out. So this will be a short post so I can go to bed.

That was my adventure for today. What was your Monday Adventure?

Taige

TBR Book ~ July 29, 2007

For my TBR book for this week's TBR Book Challenge I read Kitty Goes to Washington and Kitty Takes a Holiday by Carrie Vaughn. If you haven’t read these stories you need to go and read them. They were really good. It was funny, sexy and interesting. I loved Kitty from the first book I read and with each book it is getting better. It was a good read.

I’m glad I started the TBR Book Challenge. Great reads and so much fun/ I will tell you about another of my TBR Book next Sunday.I have told you my TBR Book so come on and let me know about yours. What was your TBR Book and what are your thoughts on it?Taige

TBR Book ~ July 29, 2007

For my TBR book for this week's TBR Book Challenge I read Kitty Goes to Washington and Kitty Takes a Holiday by Carrie Vaughn. If you haven’t read these stories you need to go and read them. They were really good. It was funny, sexy and interesting. I loved Kitty from the first book I read and with each book it is getting better. It was a good read.



I’m glad I started the TBR Book Challenge. Great reads and so much fun/ I will tell you about another of my TBR Book next Sunday.I have told you my TBR Book so come on and let me know about yours. What was your TBR Book and what are your thoughts on it?Taige

A visit to Build A Bear

I went for a visit to Build a Bear with my visting family. If you read my previous blog you know I love stuffed animals and I haven’t bought any for over a year. And I’m proud to say I made it out of Build a Bear without buying anything for myself.

My sister bough me a little something so that helped me not to buy. LOL. It was a fun visit. So many clothes to choose for your bear and such. My nephew got two bears. One is Shrek. It so cute. Well I am off to help him finish dressing the his stiffed animals.

Taige

A visit to Build A Bear

I went for a visit to Build a Bear with my visting family. If you read my previous blog you know I love stuffed animals and I haven’t bought any for over a year. And I’m proud to say I made it out of Build a Bear without buying anything for myself.

My sister bough me a little something so that helped me not to buy. LOL. It was a fun visit. So many clothes to choose for your bear and such. My nephew got two bears. One is Shrek. It so cute. Well I am off to help him finish dressing the his stiffed animals.

Taige

Carnal Awakening - Released Today

Carnal Awakening, was released today by Ellora's Cave . Make sure go and get your copy. I’m so excited about the release. Be sure and check it out and send me an email to let me know what you think. You can email me at taige@taigecrenshaw.com make sure to put Carnal Awakening in the subject line.

Taige

Carnal Awakening - Released Today

Carnal Awakening, was released today by Ellora's Cave . Make sure go and get your copy. I’m so excited about the release. Be sure and check it out and send me an email to let me know what you think. You can email me at taige@taigecrenshaw.com make sure to put Carnal Awakening in the subject line.

Taige

Teasers ~ Sexy underwear

Sexy underwear. Here is a little teaser about humor for you.

If I'm wearing really nice underwear, I feel sexy - even if nobody gets to see it. I've got no problem being sexy. I have no issues with my body. It's a strong instrument of expression and if it can bring something to the role, I'll do it. -- Marem Hernandez

Taige

Teasers ~ Sexy underwear

Sexy underwear. Here is a little teaser about humor for you.

If I'm wearing really nice underwear, I feel sexy - even if nobody gets to see it. I've got no problem being sexy. I have no issues with my body. It's a strong instrument of expression and if it can bring something to the role, I'll do it. -- Marem Hernandez

Taige

Uncovered ~Carnal Awakening ~Between the Covers

This month’s uncovered we explore my upcoming release Carnal Awakening.


So let’s get uncovered….


Carnal Awakening, will be released on July 27, 2007 at Ellora's Cave . In this uncovered we have an excerpt gving you s peek inside of the novel. Shay and Mikhail’s story is only a few days away so enjoy the peek and look for there story on July 27, 2007.





Un-Edited Excerpt:

Deciding not to dwell on it, Shay turned away from the window and toward the bathroom attached to her office. Inside the bathroom, she opened the closet and took out the turquoise dress she had originally worn to work. As Shay stripped she felt the dampness of her clothes. Quickly tossing them in the basket next to the sink Shay stepped into the shower.

Twenty minutes later she strode back into her office walking to her desk. Absently she glanced out the window then away. Jerking her attention back to the window she saw it was clear. Frowning she wondered how long after sex the EFF Syndrome would last and if she would be seeing Mikhail’s hungry eyes looking at her all day.

The ringing of her phone interrupted Shay’s thoughts. “Exotic.” Putting it out of her mind Shay got to work.

* * * * *

She tastes like ambrosia. Standing outside Shay’s office window Mikhail watched Shay working. When he had looked up and seen her through the window he had wondered what she was doing. There were people going up and down the sidewalk outside her window. No one even stopped or looked at her. With her little show he couldn’t resist coming closer to look.

Although weak the strength of the enchanted glass had pushed at his senses. Absently he wondered who would have thought to have it installed. It had to be someone who knew there were other things in this world besides the humans. Looking closer he realized that it had a council mark. That in itself was a rare thing. He couldn’t think of anyone on Earth Realm who had that kind of pull with the council. Feeling it he could tell it hadn’t been reinforced, as it should have been. He happened to glance up in time to see Shay pull up her skirt and start to touch herself.

Carnal Awakening releases on Friday from Ellora's Cave .

Taige

Uncovered ~Carnal Awakening ~Between the Covers

This month’s uncovered we explore my upcoming release Carnal Awakening.

So let’s get uncovered….

Carnal Awakening, will be released on July 27, 2007 at Ellora's Cave . In this uncovered we have an excerpt gving you s peek inside of the novel. Shay and Mikhail’s story is only a few days away so enjoy the peek and look for there story on July 27, 2007.

Un-Edited Excerpt:

Deciding not to dwell on it, Shay turned away from the window and toward the bathroom attached to her office. Inside the bathroom, she opened the closet and took out the turquoise dress she had originally worn to work. As Shay stripped she felt the dampness of her clothes. Quickly tossing them in the basket next to the sink Shay stepped into the shower.

Twenty minutes later she strode back into her office walking to her desk. Absently she glanced out the window then away. Jerking her attention back to the window she saw it was clear. Frowning she wondered how long after sex the EFF Syndrome would last and if she would be seeing Mikhail’s hungry eyes looking at her all day.

The ringing of her phone interrupted Shay’s thoughts. “Exotic.” Putting it out of her mind Shay got to work.

* * * * *

She tastes like ambrosia. Standing outside Shay’s office window Mikhail watched Shay working. When he had looked up and seen her through the window he had wondered what she was doing. There were people going up and down the sidewalk outside her window. No one even stopped or looked at her. With her little show he couldn’t resist coming closer to look.

Although weak the strength of the enchanted glass had pushed at his senses. Absently he wondered who would have thought to have it installed. It had to be someone who knew there were other things in this world besides the humans. Looking closer he realized that it had a council mark. That in itself was a rare thing. He couldn’t think of anyone on Earth Realm who had that kind of pull with the council. Feeling it he could tell it hadn’t been reinforced, as it should have been. He happened to glance up in time to see Shay pull up her skirt and start to touch herself.

Carnal Awakening releases on Friday from Ellora's Cave .

Taige

Musings: A Spin On Things

You’re probably wondering what the top I used in this blog is all about. I like to think of it as my talisman when I write. I don’t have a real one yet but I look at the picture of the top that I have posted in my office and wonder about all the possibilities. Then I break all those possibilities and push the boundaries.

Just like a top I like to add my spin on things and let them land where fate deems fit. As a writer I strive to be different. When I sit down and write a story I write not just as a writer but also as a reader. I want to be entertained and want to entertain, thrill, entice and make you come back for more. Many say there is power with free speech. I say there is power in the way you write the words in your free speech. It is amazing what the human brain can come up with and I am asked many times how I come up with my ideas and I always find there is not really a way to articulate how I come up with ideas. I just simply say I put my spin on it.

Yet it is so much more. One of my greatest ideas places lately is the Subway. Yes you heard me right the Subway. As I ride to and from work and people are rushing to get to work or get the heck home I sit and dream of the next adventure I will take. I laugh, cry and curse as the plot plays in my head like it is happening to me at that moment. Yes as you can imagine I get strange looks but I don’t care I am too deep in my story for it to even register. Well unless someone actually asks me what is wrong then they wish they didn’t as I bring them into my story to. LOL. If the mood strikes me I’ve been know to pull out paper and if that’s not available tissue/napkins and write. I scribble furiously and get my ideas down and even chapters. You can imagine how my desk looks with papers when I get ready to write. LOL.

Now back to the spin on things. Differences are what make us and I like to explore that then smash it to push it to the extreme. I have found that this works for me. The trick is you have to let go and let the muse take you where it will. Me and Mikayla - my muse (yes she has a name because she is very demanding and opinionated) have a good working relationship. Meaning I let her have free rein and when I do it works in both our favors. We push each other to do more and give more. With each book I sit to write I wonder what will make this different and memorable then I realize that no matter what you write as long as you put your spin on it you already have the battle of a great story won.

I try and create novels that are unrestrained by reality. Hell I build worlds that defy definition and enjoy each and every improbable part of it. I love fulfilling anything I think is needed in a great story. Of course that means an engaging plot, lots of sex, fantasy and escape. An escape from the normal everyday and into the pages of a wonderful tale. I revel in the forays of the alpha male hero type and the kick butt heroine whether they be human, vampire, shape shifter, witch or anything else. There is freedom when you let go the restrictions and let the imagination free. Step outside what is expected. I love, fight and live with all those characters I create. Isn’t this really what it is all about? Taking a spin and letting it flow.

Novels are an adventure just waiting for you to open the pages and take a whirl. It is all about imagination and using it to escape. So take a spin and see where you end up and let your mind escape…

So, what does the spin on things mean to you or what novels have you read that had a spin on things that made you long for more….

Taige

Musings: A Spin On Things

You’re probably wondering what the top I used in this blog is all about. I like to think of it as my talisman when I write. I don’t have a real one yet but I look at the picture of the top that I have posted in my office and wonder about all the possibilities. Then I break all those possibilities and push the boundaries.

Just like a top I like to add my spin on things and let them land where fate deems fit. As a writer I strive to be different. When I sit down and write a story I write not just as a writer but also as a reader. I want to be entertained and want to entertain, thrill, entice and make you come back for more. Many say there is power with free speech. I say there is power in the way you write the words in your free speech. It is amazing what the human brain can come up with and I am asked many times how I come up with my ideas and I always find there is not really a way to articulate how I come up with ideas. I just simply say I put my spin on it.

Yet it is so much more. One of my greatest ideas places lately is the Subway. Yes you heard me right the Subway. As I ride to and from work and people are rushing to get to work or get the heck home I sit and dream of the next adventure I will take. I laugh, cry and curse as the plot plays in my head like it is happening to me at that moment. Yes as you can imagine I get strange looks but I don’t care I am too deep in my story for it to even register. Well unless someone actually asks me what is wrong then they wish they didn’t as I bring them into my story to. LOL. If the mood strikes me I’ve been know to pull out paper and if that’s not available tissue/napkins and write. I scribble furiously and get my ideas down and even chapters. You can imagine how my desk looks with papers when I get ready to write. LOL.

Now back to the spin on things. Differences are what make us and I like to explore that then smash it to push it to the extreme. I have found that this works for me. The trick is you have to let go and let the muse take you where it will. Me and Mikayla - my muse (yes she has a name because she is very demanding and opinionated) have a good working relationship. Meaning I let her have free rein and when I do it works in both our favors. We push each other to do more and give more. With each book I sit to write I wonder what will make this different and memorable then I realize that no matter what you write as long as you put your spin on it you already have the battle of a great story won.

I try and create novels that are unrestrained by reality. Hell I build worlds that defy definition and enjoy each and every improbable part of it. I love fulfilling anything I think is needed in a great story. Of course that means an engaging plot, lots of sex, fantasy and escape. An escape from the normal everyday and into the pages of a wonderful tale. I revel in the forays of the alpha male hero type and the kick butt heroine whether they be human, vampire, shape shifter, witch or anything else. There is freedom when you let go the restrictions and let the imagination free. Step outside what is expected. I love, fight and live with all those characters I create. Isn’t this really what it is all about? Taking a spin and letting it flow.

Novels are an adventure just waiting for you to open the pages and take a whirl. It is all about imagination and using it to escape. So take a spin and see where you end up and let your mind escape…

So, what does the spin on things mean to you or what novels have you read that had a spin on things that made you long for more….

Taige

Monday Adventure ~ Babysitting….

For my Monday’s Adventure it started with the rain.

I’m a off from work this week {yippeeee} so I planned on doing the tourist thing with my family who is visiting. It rained a lot today and we were not able to go out. My niece who wasn’t feeling well came over so we spent the day babysitting.

All I can say is if she was sick I was a hula girl on the planet Zultar. She was all over the place. Since I am known as the fun Aunty I was right behind her running around the house like we both had lost our minds. {Grin} Yeah it was fun.

Now that she has gone home with her mom I hurt in places I didn’t know I had. Now I am off to have a stiff drink and soak my aching muscles. Oy.

That was my adventure for today. What was your Monday Adventure?

Taige

Monday Adventure ~ Babysitting….

For my Monday’s Adventure it started with the rain.

I’m a off from work this week {yippeeee} so I planned on doing the tourist thing with my family who is visiting. It rained a lot today and we were not able to go out. My niece who wasn’t feeling well came over so we spent the day babysitting.

All I can say is if she was sick I was a hula girl on the planet Zultar. She was all over the place. Since I am known as the fun Aunty I was right behind her running around the house like we both had lost our minds. {Grin} Yeah it was fun.

Now that she has gone home with her mom I hurt in places I didn’t know I had. Now I am off to have a stiff drink and soak my aching muscles. Oy.

That was my adventure for today. What was your Monday Adventure?

Taige

TBR Book ~July 22, 2007

For my TBR book for this week's TBR Book Challenge I read If She Only Knew by Lisa Jackson. The story was interesting with lots of suspense and great characters. It was a good read. I checked my shelf for more of Lisa Jackson and saw I had a few more of her books. I can’t wait to read more of her books.

The TBR Book Challenge is making me rediscover a lot of books I bought and finally get to read them. I will tell you about another of my TBR Book next Sunday.I have told you my TBR Book so come on and let me know about yours. What was your TBR Book and what are your thoughts on it?

Taige

TBR Book ~July 22, 2007

For my TBR book for this week's TBR Book Challenge I read If She Only Knew by Lisa Jackson. The story was interesting with lots of suspense and great characters. It was a good read. I checked my shelf for more of Lisa Jackson and saw I had a few more of her books. I can’t wait to read more of her books.

The TBR Book Challenge is making me rediscover a lot of books I bought and finally get to read them. I will tell you about another of my TBR Book next Sunday.

I have told you my TBR Book so come on and let me know about yours. What was your TBR Book and what are your thoughts on it?

Taige

Airport…..

Well we went to the airport to get my brother in law. His flight was delayed for five hours. He called to let us know. The airport was a madhouse when we got there. It seemed like so many people flights were delayed. After he finally arrived we waited for {insert a dum dum dum dum sound here} the LUGGAGE.

We anxiously watched for it. After the experience of my own lost luggage and my sister’s we didn’t hold much hope that he would get his right away.

I was proven wrong. He got all his luggage. Yippeee. They looked so nice sitting there. We snapped them up and almost kissed them in glee. Just to get them was a feat. So we rolled them out of the airport. I was expecting some airline official would take them back from us and say uh huh your luggage got through. That’s a no no let’s lose them for you. {Grin}.

So we are happy today, despite the delay in flight we are leaving the airport with luggage. It feels so good. Not to mention I am off this upcoming week to do the tourist thing around New York with my visiting family. I’ve been limbering up for all the walking. My feet are ready to go. I don’t know about the rest of me but I’ll let you know how it goes.

And I am looking forward to taking my nephew to Build a Bear. My no stuffed animals buying is at an end. {Wicked grin} Someone should warn Build a Bear to look out Taige, she’s about to go stuffed animal and doll crazy. Shhh don’t tell I want it to be a surprise. LOL.

Taige

Airport.....

Well we went to the airport to get my brother in law. His flight was delayed for five hours. He called to let us know. The airport was a madhouse when we got there. It seemed like so many people flights were delayed. After he finally arrived we waited for {insert a dum dum dum dum sound here} the LUGGAGE.

We anxiously watched for it. After the experience of my own lost luggage and my sister’s we didn’t hold much hope that he would get his right away.

I was proven wrong. He got all his luggage. Yippeee. They looked so nice sitting there. We snapped them up and almost kissed them in glee. Just to get them was a feat. So we rolled them out of the airport. I was expecting some airline official would take them back from us and say uh huh your luggage got through. That’s a no no let’s lose them for you. {Grin}.

So we are happy today, despite the delay in flight we are leaving the airport with luggage. It feels so good. Not to mention I am off this upcoming week to do the tourist thing around New York with my visiting family. I’ve been limbering up for all the walking. My feet are ready to go. I don’t know about the rest of me but I’ll let you know how it goes.

And I am looking forward to taking my nephew to Build a Bear. My no stuffed animals buying is at an end. {Wicked grin} Someone should warn Build a Bear to look out Taige, she’s about to go stuffed animal and doll crazy. Shhh don’t tell I want it to be a surprise. LOL.

Taige

Weekly Wrap-up ~ Writing, New Release Date and Website Update

Friday and I have a lot planned this weekend. The first is another trip to the airport to pick up my brother in law. {Sigh} As you know me and the airlines are having some problems. Lost luggage and so forth. So what happened this week?

Still working away on my story that has my mind racing and heart pounding. The twist and turns are making it interesting. Still being mysterious about what my current project is. Want to have it done before I say too much.

Less than a week before my next release from EC Carnal Awakening. I am so excited. Carnal Awakening will be released on July 27, 2007. And then I got some more news I got the release date for Onyx Moon Rising, which is coming from Liquid Silver Books. The release date August 6, 2007. Whoo Hooo... So I have two releases coming right behind each other.

Also got the release date for Shadow Dance which is coming from Ellora's Cave. The release date December 7, 2007. Whoo Hooo... Make sure to mark your calendar’s.

I’ve also added a Release Calendar to my website. It has all the release dates I have so far for my upcoming novels.

Well that was my week. What did you do this week?
Taige

Weekly Wrap-up ~ Writing, New Release Date and Website Update

Friday and I have a lot planned this weekend. The first is another trip to the airport to pick up my brother in law. {Sigh} As you know me and the airlines are having some problems. Lost luggage and so forth. So what happened this week?

Still working away on my story that has my mind racing and heart pounding. The twist and turns are making it interesting. Still being mysterious about what my current project is. Want to have it done before I say too much.

Less than a week before my next release from EC Carnal Awakening. I am so excited. Carnal Awakening will be released on July 27, 2007. And then I got some more news I got the release date for Onyx Moon Rising, which is coming from Liquid Silver Books. The release date August 6, 2007. Whoo Hooo... So I have two releases coming right behind each other.

Also got the release date for Shadow Dance which is coming from Ellora's Cave. The release date December 7, 2007. Whoo Hooo... Make sure to mark your calendar’s.

I’ve also added a Release Calendar to my website. It has all the release dates I have so far for my upcoming novels.

Well that was my week. What did you do this week?
Taige

Teasers: Soul Mates

I love movies and this is one of my favorite quotes.

I would rather have had one breath of her hair, one kiss from her mouth, one touch of her hand, than eternity without it. One.

From the Movie ~ City of Angels

Taige

Teasers: Soul Mates

I love movies and this is one of my favorite quotes.

I would rather have had one breath of her hair, one kiss from her mouth, one touch of her hand, than eternity without it. One.

From the Movie ~ City of Angels

Taige

Onyx Moon Rising ~ Release Date

I got the release date for Onyx Moon Rising which is coming from Liquid Silver Books. The release date August 6, 2007. Whoo Hooo...Make sure to mark your calander's.

Taige

Onyx Moon Rising ~ Release Date

I got the release date for Onyx Moon Rising which is coming from Liquid Silver Books. The release date August 6, 2007. Whoo Hooo...

Make sure to mark your calander's.

Taige

Shadow Dance~ Release Date

I got the release date for Shadow Dance which is coming from Ellora's Cave. The release date December 7, 2007. Whoo Hooo...

Make sure to mark your calander's.

Taige

Shadow Dance~ Release Date

I got the release date for Shadow Dance which is coming from Ellora's Cave. The release date December 7, 2007. Whoo Hooo...

Make sure to mark your calander's.

Taige

Uncovered: Carnal Awakening ~ Mikhail A’do Nis

This month’s uncovered we explore my upcoming release Carnal Awakening.


So let’s get uncovered….

Carnal Awakening, will be released on July 27, 2007 at Ellora's Cave. In this uncovered we will be exploring my hero Mikhail A’do Nis. Mikhail is a leader, a warrior bound by duty and a man attracted to a woman who engages all his senses. He knows that his duty must come first yet he finds himself wanting Shay Coles. She is in his thoughts and his dreams. He cannot afford the distraction she presents yet his duty cannot withstand the heat of his desires.In the last uncovered I mentioned that Shay and Mikhail’s story would not be told as one story but would be a series of stories. Mikhail has many secrets that will unfold from one book to the next.

Mikhail A’do Nis is a strong, sensual, tender and intense. All these combinations make him a rich character to explore. He is used to being in control but when he meets Shay he finds himself unable to control what happens. He finds himself in the path of destiny in the form of a woman named – Shay Coles.

Mikhail is also on the journey to sensual awakening although he thinks he knows what will happen. He has no idea. Mikhail will discover that duty and desire go hand in hand. In Carnal Awakening, Mikhail has a few surprises and much more to come in the next books.Take a journey with Mikhail as he explores his duty and desire.

I leave you with this. Describe a moment when what you wanted combated with a duty you had to perform. What was the result and outcome?

Taige

Uncovered: Carnal Awakening ~ Mikhail A’do Nis

This month’s uncovered we explore my upcoming release Carnal Awakening.

So let’s get uncovered….

Carnal Awakening, will be released on July 27, 2007 at Ellora's Cave. In this uncovered we will be exploring my hero Mikhail A’do Nis. Mikhail is a leader, a warrior bound by duty and a man attracted to a woman who engages all his senses. He knows that his duty must come first yet he finds himself wanting Shay Coles. She is in his thoughts and his dreams. He cannot afford the distraction she presents yet his duty cannot withstand the heat of his desires.

In the last uncovered I mentioned that Shay and Mikhail’s story would not be told as one story but would be a series of stories. Mikhail has many secrets that will unfold from one book to the next.

Mikhail A’do Nis is a strong, sensual, tender and intense. All these combinations make him a rich character to explore. He is used to being in control but when he meets Shay he finds himself unable to control what happens. He finds himself in the path of destiny in the form of a woman named – Shay Coles.

Mikhail is also on the journey to sensual awakening although he thinks he knows what will happen. He has no idea. Mikhail will discover that duty and desire go hand in hand. In Carnal Awakening, Mikhail has a few surprises and much more to come in the next books.Take a journey with Mikhail as he explores his duty and desire.

I leave you with this. Describe a moment when what you wanted combated with a duty you had to perform. What was the result and outcome?

Taige

Musings: Reader Gold - Series/Serials ~ the nity gritty

With all the reading I have been doing lately my thoughts have turned to another blog I wrote before. I've updated it a little from my original post.


Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about series and serials. What they are and how I feel about them. There are so many books coming out each month and a lot of them are part of a series/serial.

First here are my definitions of them both:

Series ~ Taige Crenshaw Definition:

Novels that has a related story theme but each one is complete in and of itself.

Serial ~ Taige Crenshaw Definition:

Novels that feature/follows the same main character/s yet are still a fresh story each time.

No matter which way you slice it I find whether it is a serial or series I enjoy writing stories like this. It gives me room to stretch my mind, push my characters to give me more and wallow in there adventure even more. Although I enjoy these stories I don’t usually start writing with the intention of it being a series/serial sometimes it just happens to evolve that way.

I write what I love to read and I’m one of those readers that wondered what is next for such and such main character. Or what happened to this sub - character that I liked in this or that novel. I go hunting to find more and when I find it I feel like I’ve struck READER’S GOLD. I jump up and down and shout in glee. LOL.

I remember an instance where I picked up an author that I hadn’t tried before. The novel was great and imagine my glee that I struck reader gold and it was a series. I went back and bought all of there novels except one it was sold out. I searched and searched for years for this one book and couldn’t find a copy. Not even a used one. I even contacted the author to find out if the story was going to be re-printed. To my dismay it wasn’t at that time. Amazon even had over 200 people waiting for a copy of this book when I checked. I stopped checking the numbers after I saw the amount of people. No one was selling. A few years after looking I finally struck reader gold in 2005 when the book was reprinted and I was able to finish my collection. I know me and over 199 other people very happy.

As my thought’s of Reader’s Gold evolved I thought of all the author’s who have some wonderful series/serials that I feel are Reader’s Gold. They line my shelf and I go looking for them when they are released. Everyone should have a little Reader’s Gold on there book shelf.

Can you imagine so many readers looking for an author. Searching for that Reader’s Gold. That is what I want my novels to be to my current and future readers ~ Reader’s Gold. No I don’t want you the reader to wait a long time for my books but I want you to be so drawn into the worlds that I create you can’t wait to see what happens next.

Who are some author’s that are your Reader’s Gold and why?

Taige

Monday Adventure ~ Customer Service….

For my Monday’s Adventure it started with a call to a company I placed an order with.

A few weeks ago I placed an order for some new clothes. Since I am an avid seamstress when I buy clothes I like to do it in person so I can actually touch the clothes and check out how it is made. Well I was looking through a catalog which I should know better than to do. I get tempted to buy and since I can’t actually go to a physical store to see and touch the outfit I usually pass on buying it. Well this time I gave into my weakness and ordered this cute dress and a few other things. I kept out hope they would be okay.

I got my order yesterday and after picking it up I eagerly rushed home to open it. I’m happy to say the dress was even better than in the catalog. The other pieces I ordered was also good however {now you knew there would be a however} one of the outfits I ordered was in the wrong color and size. SO I got on the phone and called the customer service number. After waiting for quite a bit I did eventually get to a customer service person. I explained my problem. They understood and apologized for the error. They stated they would ship out the correct size and color outfit I ordered as well as send a return postage voucher to send back the wrong one. They even threw in a discount for my next order whenever I choose to make one.

Now that is customer service. I got off the phone quite pleased. Will I order from them again? You bet with customer service like that they will get my business. There is nothing like being pleasant and courteous. Yes that word again. After my last Monday Adventure it was a welcome experience.

That was my adventure for today. What was your Monday Adventure?

Taige

Monday Adventure ~ Customer Service….

For my Monday’s Adventure it started with a call to a company I placed an order with.

A few weeks ago I placed an order for some new clothes. Since I am an avid seamstress when I buy clothes I like to do it in person so I can actually touch the clothes and check out how it is made. Well I was looking through a catalog which I should know better than to do. I get tempted to buy and since I can’t actually go to a physical store to see and touch the outfit I usually pass on buying it. Well this time I gave into my weakness and ordered this cute dress and a few other things. I kept out hope they would be okay.

I got my order yesterday and after picking it up I eagerly rushed home to open it. I’m happy to say the dress was even better than in the catalog. The other pieces I ordered was also good however {now you knew there would be a however} one of the outfits I ordered was in the wrong color and size. SO I got on the phone and called the customer service number. After waiting for quite a bit I did eventually get to a customer service person. I explained my problem. They understood and apologized for the error. They stated they would ship out the correct size and color outfit I ordered as well as send a return postage voucher to send back the wrong one. They even threw in a discount for my next order whenever I choose to make one.

Now that is customer service. I got off the phone quite pleased. Will I order from them again? You bet with customer service like that they will get my business. There is nothing like being pleasant and courteous. Yes that word again. After my last Monday Adventure it was a welcome experience.

That was my adventure for today. What was your Monday Adventure?

Taige

TBR Book ~July 15, 2007

For my TBR book for this week's TBR Book Challenge I went with an author who I read an excerpt for on some site and liked it. I went out and bought the book but just added it to my TBR books.For my TBR Book I read Hell’s Belles by Jackie Kessler. I picked up this book a few month's ago and only am just getting around to reading it. I'm sorry I didn't read it when I got it. It was funny and steamy. I've got a new author for my RAB – Read as Bought - list. My only disappointment is The Road to Hell the next book in this series is not avaliable now. Hmmm is it November yet. LOL. I'll have to wait darn it.

The TBR Book Challenge is making me read more and add more books for me to go and get to read. I will tell you about another of my TBR Book next Sunday.

I have told you my TBR Book so come on and let me know about yours. What was your TBR Book and what are your thoughts on it?

Taige

TBR Book ~July 15, 2007

For my TBR book for this week's TBR Book Challenge I went with an author who I read an excerpt for on some site and liked it. I went out and bought the book but just added it to my TBR books.

For my TBR Book I read Hell’s Belles by Jackie Kessler. I picked up this book a few month's ago and only am just getting around to reading it. I'm sorry I didn't read it when I got it. It was funny and steamy. I've got a new author for my RAB – Read as Bought - list. My only disappointment is The Road to Hell the next book in this series is not avaliable now. Hmmm is it November yet. LOL. I'll have to wait darn it.

The TBR Book Challenge is making me read more and add more books for me to go and get to read. I will tell you about another of my TBR Book next Sunday.

I have told you my TBR Book so come on and let me know about yours. What was your TBR Book and what are your thoughts on it?

Taige

A visit to Toys "R" Us

Today I went to Toys "R" Us I haven't been there in a while and with good reason. Every time I go I get in trouble. I buy things I shouldn't did I ever tell you I have a weakness for stuffed animals. Yeah I do have the weakness. UnO is another weakness of mine but I won't go into it since we are talking about my stuff animal weakness.

I had a lot of stuffed animals all over my house. I collected them. I had this cute dark read bull with black horns. A Bugs Bunny (another weakness. You notice I keep using pass tense. Yes I had last year I got rid of them. {biting fist to not cry}. I had so many and for so many years I just decided one day to get rid of them all. I did and it was painful. And since I promised I would not buy anymore for at least a year a visit to Toys "R" Us was painful. My sister had taken pity in me last year and bought me a cute stuffed doll (I like those to) in a pink sweat suit. I hadn't broken my word and got any more stuffed animals or dolls. Well I am proud to say I didn't buy any from Toys "R" Us.

Then again since the year is up in a week and I will be taking my nephew to Build a Bear around that time {shrug} maybe it wasn't such a hardship after all. {Wicked grin}

Build a Bear look out Taige is coming and she is going to go stuffed animal and doll crazy.

Taige

A visit to Toys "R" Us

Today I went to Toys "R" Us I haven't been there in a while and with good reason. Every time I go I get in trouble. I buy things I shouldn't did I ever tell you I have a weakness for stuffed animals. Yeah I do have the weakness. UnO is another weakness of mine but I won't go into it since we are talking about my stuff animal weakness.

I had a lot of stuffed animals all over my house. I collected them. I had this cute dark read bull with black horns. A Bugs Bunny (another weakness. You notice I keep using pass tense. Yes I had last year I got rid of them. {biting fist to not cry}. I had so many and for so many years I just decided one day to get rid of them all. I did and it was painful. And since I promised I would not buy anymore for at least a year a visit to Toys "R" Us was painful. My sister had taken pity in me last year and bought me a cute stuffed doll (I like those to) in a pink sweat suit. I hadn't broken my word and got any more stuffed animals or dolls. Well I am proud to say I didn't buy any from Toys "R" Us.

Then again since the year is up in a week and I will be taking my nephew to Build a Bear around that time {shrug} maybe it wasn't such a hardship after all. {Wicked grin}

Build a Bear look out Taige is coming and she is going to go stuffed animal and doll crazy.

Taige

Weekly Wrap-up ~ Writing, release coming, annoyances, and other things

It’s Friday and I’m looking forward to a fun weekend. So what happened this week?

Working hard to finish up the story that has my mind racing and heart pounding. My spin on things is making the story take a lot of twist and turns. Still being mysterious about what my current project is. Want to have it done before I say too much.

The days are clocking down for my next release from EC Carnal Awakening is now on the first coming soon page at EC. My excitement is building. Carnal Awakening will be released on July 27, 2007. This is less than two weeks away.

I’m still annoyed about what happened in my Monday Adventure. And this week two other things happened that made me even more annoyed. Monday Adventure was personal but the two others were not only personal but also concerned my writing career. The funny thing they all including the Monday Adventure concerned lying, stealing and courtesy. The first in my writing career I won’t go into because I am just too angry to say anything. Not only angry but disappointed at someone’s ability to steal and lie so well. The other I am too angry to speak of it also but I will say this briefly in reference to both that I am too angry to speak of.

My mother (may she rest in peace) had a saying she always used to tell me when I asked why people lied, stole or was discourteous.

“What is for you is for you and nothing anyone does will diminish who you are.” She would tell me in that distinct voice of her’s.

Basically she meant that no matter what anyone would try to do, say or take from you if it was meant for you they will not be able to stop you or take it from you. No matter how others act your values, class and honesty will show through. So that is all I have to say.

Well that was my week. What did you do this week?

Taige

Weekly Wrap-up ~ Writing, release coming, annoyances, and other things

It’s Friday and I’m looking forward to a fun weekend. So what happened this week?

Working hard to finish up the story that has my mind racing and heart pounding. My spin on things is making the story take a lot of twist and turns. Still being mysterious about what my current project is. Want to have it done before I say too much.

The days are clocking down for my next release from EC Carnal Awakening is now on the first coming soon page at EC. My excitement is building. Carnal Awakening will be released on July 27, 2007. This is less than two weeks away.

I’m still annoyed about what happened in my Monday Adventure. And this week two other things happened that made me even more annoyed. Monday Adventure was personal but the two others were not only personal but also concerned my writing career. The funny thing they all including the Monday Adventure concerned lying, stealing and courtesy. The first in my writing career I won’t go into because I am just too angry to say anything. Not only angry but disappointed at someone’s ability to steal and lie so well. The other I am too angry to speak of it also but I will say this briefly in reference to both that I am too angry to speak of.

My mother (may she rest in peace) had a saying she always used to tell me when I asked why people lied, stole or was discourteous.

“What is for you is for you and nothing anyone does will diminish who you are.” She would tell me in that distinct voice of her’s.

Basically she meant that no matter what anyone would try to do, say or take from you if it was meant for you they will not be able to stop you or take it from you. No matter how others act your values, class and honesty will show through. So that is all I have to say.

Well that was my week. What did you do this week?

Taige

Teasers: Humor is sexy

Humor is a very sexy thing. Here is a little teaser about humor for you.

Nothing is sexier than a sense of humor and a zest for life. If I can connect with somebody who makes me laugh and gets my humor, too, that’s it. -- Alexondra Lee

Taige

Teasers: Humor is sexy

Humor is a very sexy thing. Here is a little teaser about humor for you.

Nothing is sexier than a sense of humor and a zest for life. If I can connect with somebody who makes me laugh and gets my humor, too, that’s it. -- Alexondra Lee

Taige

Uncovered: Carnal Awakening ~ Shay Coles

This month’s uncovered we explore my upcoming release Carnal Awakening.

So let’s get uncovered….

Carnal Awakening, will be released on July 27, 2007 at Ellora's Cave. In this uncovered we will be exploring my heroine Shay Coles. As I stated in the previous uncovered Shay - my heroine - came to me and demanded her story be told. She also let me know her story could not be told as one story but would be a series of stories. Imagine if you will a woman who knows what she wants but is unsure how to ask for it.

Shay Coles is all of these things and more. She has withstood a betrayal and is first unsure of her own sensuality as a woman. The complexities in Shay’s personality are what made her such a joy to write. She pushed all the emotions and demanded more.

Once Shay came to me she knew where her story would go and it flowed. She breathed life into the pages. She took Mikhail A’do Nis, a man bound by his duty and quest, by storm. Shay runs the spectrum of emotions from insecurity to confidence or attraction to passion and everything in between.

Shay is on a journey to sensual awakening. A discovery of not only pleasure but what is in her soul. In Carnal Awakening, Shay gets a few surprises thrown at her and more to come in the next books.

Take a journey with Shay as she is awakened.

I leave you with this. Describe the defining moment when you knew you had met your soul mate.

Taige

Uncovered: Carnal Awakening ~ Shay Coles

This month’s uncovered we explore my upcoming release Carnal Awakening.

So let’s get uncovered….

Carnal Awakening, will be released on July 27, 2007 at Ellora's Cave. In this uncovered we will be exploring my heroine Shay Coles. As I stated in the previous uncovered Shay - my heroine - came to me and demanded her story be told. She also let me know her story could not be told as one story but would be a series of stories. Imagine if you will a woman who knows what she wants but is unsure how to ask for it.

Shay Coles is all of these things and more. She has withstood a betrayal and is first unsure of her own sensuality as a woman. The complexities in Shay’s personality are what made her such a joy to write. She pushed all the emotions and demanded more.

Once Shay came to me she knew where her story would go and it flowed. She breathed life into the pages. She took Mikhail A’do Nis, a man bound by his duty and quest, by storm. Shay runs the spectrum of emotions from insecurity to confidence or attraction to passion and everything in between.

Shay is on a journey to sensual awakening. A discovery of not only pleasure but what is in her soul. In Carnal Awakening, Shay gets a few surprises thrown at her and more to come in the next books.

Take a journey with Shay as she is awakened.

I leave you with this. Describe the defining moment when you knew you had met your soul mate.

Taige

Musings: Amazing Writer Race ~ Revisted

I'm revisiting a topic I had thoughts on a few years ago. It is amazing how appropriate it still is.

Okay I’ll admit it I like reality shows. There has been an influx of reality shows but in my humble opinion there are only a few that are worth watching, I won’t go into a list of them but one of my favorites is The Amazing Race. After watching the contestants year after year run around the world all vying to win a million dollars I am usually pleased with the outcome. Then I started thinking again how I was in a sort of Amazing Race myself. The Amazing Writer Race that is. I'm going to post once again my way of thinking of my own Amazing Race. Now don’t think like that. I know exactly what I am getting at.

Imagine for a moment what the Amazing Race really is. It isn’t only about the money (which is a million dollars) it’s about the experience on the race. Now lets me give you the break down on what are the similarities and differences between The Amazing Race and The Amazing Writer Race.

Starting

Amazing Race – before the race even hits TV a call goes out for entrants. Contestants have to sign up and I’m sure go through process before they are picked.

Amazing Writer Race:

Similarities – Before you can become a writer and idea must form. That call to pick up the pen or peck on that keyboard to pound out a story.

Differences – A writer is the only one who judges if you are worthy to be in the race and what must be done.

Point A to B

Amazing Race – once in the race you have to get from point so and so to here or there with your wits, leg work and a little money

Amazing Writer Race:

Similarities – As a writer you use your wits, legwork, and money to get your writing out there.

Differences – The road to Point A to B changes as you do and the way there is not clear cut way. It is up to you to get there at your own will.

Places, Culture, and Customs

Amazing Race - Each leg of the race the contestants goes to a new place they have to make themselves familiar with the places, culture and various customs. They even participate in some of these.

Amazing Writer Race:

Similarities – a writer has to do the same thing get in tune with the place, the scents, and people there.

Differences – the writer is the one who builds the world, the cultures and customs they follow. This gives you more leeway to make it yours.

People

Amazing Race - along the way you meet various people in these places you visit that.

Amazing Writer Race:

Similarities – In your writing life you met and get to know so many people that you take away something from each.

Differences – You get to know the people longer and better and form lasting friendships.

Detours/Road Blocks

Amazing Race - along the way there are detours and challenges to be performed before a contestant can move on.

Amazing Writer Race:

Similarities – In your writing life you have detours and challenges to met also.

Differences – The type of challenges and the amount of time you have to overcome each is set by you. How you go about it is also set by you.

Other Contestants

Amazing Race - you have others that are in the race vying to get that money.

Amazing Writer Race:

Similarities – as a writer you also have other writer’s who is vying for that book deal.

Differences – The support and true friendships that you find with other writer who are going after the same thing.

Winning

Amazing Race - At the end of all of that there is one winner.

Amazing Writer Race:

Similarities – A writer definitely wants to be a winner.

Differences – However there is many winners in this race and some of them are your friends who also is in this race as an amazing writer.

Time Frame

Amazing Race - there is a set time frame to get things some

Amazing Writer Race:

Similarities – You set goals and times to be done with various things.

Differences – Your time frame as an author is as long as you want and the race doesn’t end until you let it.

So in this Amazing Writer Race according to your genre there is more romance, mystery, far off place or any number of things. They lead most times to a happy ending or resolution. Whereas in my case as an erotic writer there is an added bonus of not only getting to build my own worlds the way I like them. My characters get to have lots hot spicy sex and still find that happy ending.

When it comes down to it the major difference in the Amazing Writer Race is even after we have won the prize – a book contract – we still keep racing to get the next, then the next and next until infinity. So we are always racing. And after that book is out we enter a whole new phase of the race.

Years ago when I first mentioned my own Amazing Writer Race I mentioned I was striving for the prize – a book contract. Well I got many of them. And you know what as I said then and believe now I got that win and still have a lot more wins to go in my Amazing Writing Race.

So come on and share how the Amazing Race or any other reality show or even regular shows relate to you and your life??

Taige

Musings: Amazing Writer Race ~ Revisted

I'm revisiting a topic I had thoughts on a few years ago. It is amazing how appropriate it still is.

Okay I’ll admit it I like reality shows. There has been an influx of reality shows but in my humble opinion there are only a few that are worth watching, I won’t go into a list of them but one of my favorites is The Amazing Race. After watching the contestants year after year run around the world all vying to win a million dollars I am usually pleased with the outcome. Then I started thinking again how I was in a sort of Amazing Race myself. The Amazing Writer Race that is. I'm going to post once again my way of thinking of my own Amazing Race. Now don’t think like that. I know exactly what I am getting at.


Imagine for a moment what the Amazing Race really is. It isn’t only about the money (which is a million dollars) it’s about the experience on the race. Now lets me give you the break down on what are the similarities and differences between The Amazing Race and The Amazing Writer Race.

Starting

Amazing Race – before the race even hits TV a call goes out for entrants. Contestants have to sign up and I’m sure go through process before they are picked.

Amazing Writer Race:

Similarities – Before you can become a writer and idea must form. That call to pick up the pen or peck on that keyboard to pound out a story.

Differences – A writer is the only one who judges if you are worthy to be in the race and what must be done.

Point A to B

Amazing Race – once in the race you have to get from point so and so to here or there with your wits, leg work and a little money

Amazing Writer Race:

Similarities – As a writer you use your wits, legwork, and money to get your writing out there.

Differences – The road to Point A to B changes as you do and the way there is not clear cut way. It is up to you to get there at your own will.

Places, Culture, and Customs

Amazing Race - Each leg of the race the contestants goes to a new place they have to make themselves familiar with the places, culture and various customs. They even participate in some of these.

Amazing Writer Race:

Similarities – a writer has to do the same thing get in tune with the place, the scents, and people there.

Differences – the writer is the one who builds the world, the cultures and customs they follow. This gives you more leeway to make it yours.

People

Amazing Race - along the way you meet various people in these places you visit that.

Amazing Writer Race:

Similarities – In your writing life you met and get to know so many people that you take away something from each.

Differences – You get to know the people longer and better and form lasting friendships.

Detours/Road Blocks

Amazing Race - along the way there are detours and challenges to be performed before a contestant can move on.

Amazing Writer Race:

Similarities – In your writing life you have detours and challenges to met also.

Differences – The type of challenges and the amount of time you have to overcome each is set by you. How you go about it is also set by you.

Other Contestants

Amazing Race - you have others that are in the race vying to get that money.

Amazing Writer Race:

Similarities – as a writer you also have other writer’s who is vying for that book deal.

Differences – The support and true friendships that you find with other writer who are going after the same thing.

Winning

Amazing Race - At the end of all of that there is one winner.

Amazing Writer Race:

Similarities – A writer definitely wants to be a winner.

Differences – However there is many winners in this race and some of them are your friends who also is in this race as an amazing writer.

Time Frame

Amazing Race - there is a set time frame to get things some

Amazing Writer Race:

Similarities – You set goals and times to be done with various things.

Differences – Your time frame as an author is as long as you want and the race doesn’t end until you let it.

So in this Amazing Writer Race according to your genre there is more romance, mystery, far off place or any number of things. They lead most times to a happy ending or resolution. Whereas in my case as an erotic writer there is an added bonus of not only getting to build my own worlds the way I like them. My characters get to have lots hot spicy sex and still find that happy ending.

When it comes down to it the major difference in the Amazing Writer Race is even after we have won the prize – a book contract – we still keep racing to get the next, then the next and next until infinity. So we are always racing. And after that book is out we enter a whole new phase of the race.

Years ago when I first mentioned my own Amazing Writer Race I mentioned I was striving for the prize – a book contract. Well I got many of them. And you know what as I said then and believe now I got that win and still have a lot more wins to go in my Amazing Writing Race.

So come on and share how the Amazing Race or any other reality show or even regular shows relate to you and your life??

Taige

Monday Adventure~ Is honesty and courtesy dead….

For my Monday’s Adventure it started in the movies.

After getting home from work I decided to go take in a movie. It wasn’t what I saw in the movie that was shocking. It was what happened when I went to the ladies room. After leaving the ladies room I realized I had left my cell behind. I rushed back to look for it and it was gone. I saw a lady standing there with another woman as they changed a young child on the changing table. I asked them if they had seen a cell. They said no but my suspicious nature didn’t buy it. First when I initially came in they were whispering then when they saw me the one changing the baby shut up. My sister was with me so I told her to call my cell. The two women quickly gathered their things and went outside I followed them. They sat outside the bathroom on a bench. Stupidly I had forgotten I had been a good and followed the rules and put my cell on vibrate while in the movie. I hadn’t put on the ringer yet. The women did not know that so that is probably why they did such a fast exit from the ladies room.

I told my nephew to keep an eye on them and my sister and I went back to inside the bathroom to look for my cell. We found nothing. When we came out the women were gone. I tried calling the cell again to see if we could at least hear it vibrate. As we called this other lady who was passing us bent down and pulled a phone from under the same bench the women had been sitting on. I told her it was my cell and what happened. She apologized that it had been taken, I thanked her then turned to my sister and left.

I was not only furious but disappointed that someone could so blatantly look you in the face and lie or steal. I played the incident over in my head and wondered if I had told the women to empty their bags when I suspected with them what would they have done. They probably would have refused and then I would have called security. At least when they found my cell on her I would have gotten to ask her why lie to my face and why steal. Since she had ditched the cell and left I got to do none of that.
As we left I mentioned to my sister that if I had found someone’s cell anywhere I would have turned it in. Or if the person came back looking for it I would have given it to them and said I was turning it in. Hell even if the woman hadn’t been planning to turn it in just by me looking for it then asking you about it you would think guilt would have made her lie and say she had it and was going to turn it in. My sister replied the woman was not us or thousands of others who would turn it in. This was not an epiphany for me. I know that there are liars and thieves in the world yet maybe it my naivety but I belive in honesty. I guess it was my own stupidity for believing that there is still common courtesy and honesty out there. What do I say to that?

This one incident will not make me believe that common courtesy and honesty is dead. Yes there are a lot of dishonest and discourteous people out there. But there are also a lot of courteous and honest people also. There is a balance in the world. Just like bad and good. Ying and yang. Does knowing all that make me less annoyed or disappointed at the woman who found my cell, pocketed it and lied she had seen it?

No. Yet the woman who found my cell after the other stealer lady had ditched it gave my cell back and even apologized that it had been taken. This Good Samaritan was a stranger yet felt compelled to apologize on someone she didn’t even know behalf. It is moments like that which humbles and makes me feel warm inside.

That was my adventure for today.What was your Monday Adventure?Taige

Monday Adventure~ Is honesty and courtesy dead….

For my Monday’s Adventure it started in the movies.

After getting home from work I decided to go take in a movie. It wasn’t what I saw in the movie that was shocking. It was what happened when I went to the ladies room. After leaving the ladies room I realized I had left my cell behind. I rushed back to look for it and it was gone. I saw a lady standing there with another woman as they changed a young child on the changing table. I asked them if they had seen a cell. They said no but my suspicious nature didn’t buy it. First when I initially came in they were whispering then when they saw me the one changing the baby shut up. My sister was with me so I told her to call my cell. The two women quickly gathered their things and went outside I followed them. They sat outside the bathroom on a bench. Stupidly I had forgotten I had been a good and followed the rules and put my cell on vibrate while in the movie. I hadn’t put on the ringer yet. The women did not know that so that is probably why they did such a fast exit from the ladies room.

I told my nephew to keep an eye on them and my sister and I went back to inside the bathroom to look for my cell. We found nothing. When we came out the women were gone. I tried calling the cell again to see if we could at least hear it vibrate. As we called this other lady who was passing us bent down and pulled a phone from under the same bench the women had been sitting on. I told her it was my cell and what happened. She apologized that it had been taken, I thanked her then turned to my sister and left.

I was not only furious but disappointed that someone could so blatantly look you in the face and lie or steal. I played the incident over in my head and wondered if I had told the women to empty their bags when I suspected with them what would they have done. They probably would have refused and then I would have called security. At least when they found my cell on her I would have gotten to ask her why lie to my face and why steal. Since she had ditched the cell and left I got to do none of that.
As we left I mentioned to my sister that if I had found someone’s cell anywhere I would have turned it in. Or if the person came back looking for it I would have given it to them and said I was turning it in. Hell even if the woman hadn’t been planning to turn it in just by me looking for it then asking you about it you would think guilt would have made her lie and say she had it and was going to turn it in. My sister replied the woman was not us or thousands of others who would turn it in. This was not an epiphany for me. I know that there are liars and thieves in the world yet maybe it my naivety but I belive in honesty. I guess it was my own stupidity for believing that there is still common courtesy and honesty out there. What do I say to that?

This one incident will not make me believe that common courtesy and honesty is dead. Yes there are a lot of dishonest and discourteous people out there. But there are also a lot of courteous and honest people also. There is a balance in the world. Just like bad and good. Ying and yang. Does knowing all that make me less annoyed or disappointed at the woman who found my cell, pocketed it and lied she had seen it?

No. Yet the woman who found my cell after the other stealer lady had ditched it gave my cell back and even apologized that it had been taken. This Good Samaritan was a stranger yet felt compelled to apologize on someone she didn’t even know behalf. It is moments like that which humbles and makes me feel warm inside.

That was my adventure for today.What was your Monday Adventure?Taige

TBR Book ~ July 8, 2007

For my TBR book for this week's TBR Book Challenge I went with an author who I tried one of her books then went and bought her backlist. Yeah the whole thing. So when I got her backlist I started to read them then for some reason I never finished reading them. Her books have been sitting on my TBR books.

For my TBR Book I read Cry Wolf by Tami Hoag. My first book by Tami Hoag was Kill the Messenger and when I read it I was like how the heck did I miss this author. Then I went and bought her backlist. Well I enjoyed all the ones I have read so far. Cry Wolf is suspense and it had me wondering and wanting to know more.

Of course now I read the book I went to visit Tami Hoag’s site and saw she had a book come out recently in March 2007. I have to go and get it. The TBR Book Challenge is making me read more and add more books for me to go and get to read. I will tell you about another of my TBR Book next Sunday.

I have told you my TBR Book so come on and let me know about yours. What was your TBR Book and what are your thoughts on it?

Taige