Sunday, January 30, 2011
RELEASE DAY! The Kraken’s Mirror is Available!
Party on the Revenge!
The deck of the Revenge, the wee hours of of January 31st. A tall, thin pirate comes aboard, trailed by a motley crew of vagabonds and hired help. Captain Hellion steps forward from the shadows around her cabin.
-“Barbossa. I see you brought the workmen.” She eyes the raggedly group and sneers. “We have better.”
-“I’m sure, but I don’t have yer charms now, do I?” He lifts an eyebrow at her. “And all yer smooth skinned lovelies be warming the bunks of the officers. This be scrub work, I brought scrubs.”
- Hellion laughs, “True and my treat is waiting in the cabin. Don’t damage my ship, Barbossa.”
- “Chance has made it plain the details ta make this party fer her alter ego…or would that be original ego?” He looked up at the tied up sails and tilts his head, then shakes it. “It don’t matter. The author be spoken fer, the bartender be where me sights are set. We’ll do this right! No fear. Where be the tender Chance?”
- Hellion gestures toward the lights of Tortuga. “The Liquor Barn and then I think Ye Olde Bev Mo. She’s gonna buy out their rum stores.”
- “She knows her audience!” He grins and licks his lips. He’ll be thirsty before dawn appears.
- The Captain comments over her shoulder as she heads back into her cabin. “Maureen likely be showing up around 9am. Make sure those nasty lads be off my ship by then.”
- “Hellion, dearest? The rope is a bit tight…” The lilting tones of Captain Sparrow waft from her cabin. Barbossa sneers.
- “Coming, Jack!” Hellion disappears and the door slams shut. He hears the snick of a lock. As if he’d be interested in intruding. Sparrow, ugh!
- Barbossa looks out at Tortuga. “Wonder how she’ll get all that rum aboard?”
Hours later, the bunting is up, the bungee cord is secured to the tip of the main yardarm, the tables all spread with fire retardant cloth. The sound system is fully rigged for the renowned singer coming from Florida with the Coral Reefer Band. Until his arrival, a steel drum band is ready at the bow. Below, a full orchestra is set up for those who were looking to waltz and enjoy other delights in the dark recesses of the cavernous TARDIS-like hold of the Revenge.
Chance’s bar was expanded, every bit of silver and crystal shining fit to blind the crew as they come on deck and the morning sun hits the shelves.
Barbossa was beginning to wonder when Chance would make her appearance. The ship rocked violently and he took a step back as tentacles rose on each side of the ship. He cursed, then gaped as one by one, crates of liquor were deposited without a broken bottle in sight on the deck. A moment later, Chance slid down a tentacle to land near the bar. She grinned, turned to the sea and called out, “Thanks! I know Maureen is looking to make an entrance! You get over to Monterey and fetch her!” The bartender turned to survey the preparations.
-“I knew I could depend on ya, Hector. Looks good. Help me unpack the Kraken Rum, will ya?”
- He snorted before stepping forward and wrapping arms around her. “First, a kiss.”
- “You brushed yer teeth lately?” she asked warily.
- “Brushed, flossed and straightened per yer instructions. I even visited the skin doctor ya recommended. Now, kiss me!”
She laughed and enthusiastically kissed him before putting him back to work.
***
The crew rise with their assorted hotties and wander onto their transformed deck. Chance pops up from behind the bar, straightening her hair and adjusting her bustier. A moment later, Barbossa slides to the front, tucking his shirt into his breaches.
Chance clears her throat. “Morning! Crew! Guests! Gate crashers! Everyone is welcome! I have an assortment of Kraken Rum drinks. The blender is set for margaritas, another for daiquiris, the trays have no calorie chocolate bombs, the richest of pastries lighter than air and later, we have more substantial goodies to serve.”
She climbs to the top of the bar and hollers. “HEY! LISTEN UP! OUR GUEST OF HONOR SHOULD BE ARRIVING ANY MOMENT! MY REAL WORLD PERSONA AND WRITER OF EXTRAORDINARY PIRATE ADVENTURES…MAUREEN O. BETITA!”
The crowd looks around expectantly. Nothing happens.
“I SAID MAUREEN O. BETITA! … NOOOOOOOW!!!!”
A steel drum roll comes from the bow as a massive swell raises the ship. The crowd fights to keep their feet as a neverending tentacle rises from the starboard. Eyes rise to follow it as it goes up and up and up! Twice as tall as the tallest mast. It wavers a moment, then the very tip opens up to reveal…
The author! She spreads her arms and bellows. “I’M HERE!”
The crowd roars! She bows and laughs madly as the tentacle sweeps her off her feet and she slides down the spiraling slide to the deck. She lands with a leap and sweeps a drink from Chance’s hands, downs it in three great gulps, and shouts with gayety, “LET THE PARTY BEGIN!”
***
The Kraken’s Mirror went on sale at the stroke of midnight, at Decadent Publishing. This wild story features second chances, albino kraken, pirates, curses, time travel, a touch of zombies, some waltzing vampires and a Tortuga straight from my wild mind, with the help and inspiration of every member of the crew. I dedicate this book to… The Romance Writers Revenge!
Thank you to Decadent Publishing, to my editor, Kate Richards, my agent, Saritza Hernandez and all who have told me I am insane and this will never sell. So there!
Spend the day celebrating with me, we will be drinking, dancing, laughing and making mischief all day and into the night!
And I will give away three copies of my book to three random commenters, electronic for now. When the print version is released, I may do this all over again! Any excuse for a party! Let me know, what would you like to see at the print release bash? And who did you bring to the party with you? All characters welcome, btw! Well, no preaching teetotalers...
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Whoo hoo! Congrats Maureen! You rock woman. Keep yer eye on the horizon fer more good fortune, matey! Cheers, Bonni!
Thanks, Bonnaroo! I'm so excited!
I bought it!!!! Now I'm off to bed and I'll join the party tomorrow. Err...later today. LOL!
This is so exciting!!!!!!!!
Me, too!
Soooo glad I'm up when everyone else is sleeping! I promise to pop by tomorrow to party with you, Maureen! Congrats on the release! I'll give you a hug live in New York but sending a cyber one your way right now. I have to go hit the hammock but I'll stay for a wee dram, if ya don't mind.
Thank you and I'll raise it up to you now! TO Maureen may THE KRACKEN'S MIRROR be the first of many of your books to hit the Nook, Kindle and every eReader in between! Salut!
Thanks, Santa! I hope you'll come by tomorrow...and bring some food. I fear we might run out! ;-)
I have to be at work early tomorrow so stopping by to party now. I brought more chocolates to add to the festivities. I know how fast that stuff goes with this crew.
Congratulations, Maureen! So very excited for you! May this be only the first of many, many published stories to come!
Now where are those margaritas?
Awesome start to the day!
Chance, may I have the first dance?
I do believe its the Kracken Waltz.
I suddenly feel very shy standing next to a pirate published author.
I succumb to a sudden urge to kiss the pirates cheek, to see if the magic is real.
Oh yeh, its real. The book is real.
In which direction lies Decadent Publishing?
They better have the UK on their publishing map or there's gonna be trouble!!
Well done Chance
We're all very very proud of you. :D
Woo hoo! Congrats on your release, Maureen!
I hope this is only the first of many rocking release parties!
Congrats Maureen! I can't wait to read your book.
Whoo Hoo!!!! This is such fabulous news to wake up to on a Monday Morning.
Unfortunately, this stowaway had a restless night on the high seas and am heading back to my cabin to catch a few more hours of sleep (lucky I can sleep through anything, huh!) I will grab some of PJ's chocolate, a glass of sweet white wine to relax me, toast your success and head back to my cabin. Hopefully, I'll be able to drop back on in later today and maybe bring a cheese dip or something!
Congrats, Maureen! Totally awesome news and yet another great reason for me to purchase my Nook. Thank you for that. :)
Congratulations! I hope everything goes well. I'll be back when you have a party for the print version! As long as you REMIND me, that is! :)
Enjoy the ride!
Hey Maureen, Congrats!
Everything looks wonderful. I'll be the first to try one of the chocolate bombs. It's early, but it's your release day, so I'll have a margarita to wash it down.
I brought Nat Griffin. "Isn't he a hottie?" (Whipsers) He's own's a construction company, and does counseling on the side. He's my hero from my upcoming release. I don't think Madeline will mind. She's out of town. He's mine for the day!
This place is rockin and the day is gorgeous. Holding my drink in the air. "Let's sail away!"
Hullo, hullo, Lady Jane waives. Oh there you are Chance darling. Thank you so much for the invite to this lovely party!
This nice gentleman helped me carry all the gifts for you in honor of your celebration! Said he would take me on a ship ride later
Yes,your favorite apples from the statesi know how much you love them and a pretty new bauble to add.
Hmm.. I might need to change out of my party dress. Yes the Kraken ride looks delightful!
Congrats and hugs on your release! Now off for frolic and fun! *giggle*
Congratulations, MM! This is wonderful. I'm with Hal; hope this is the first of many release parties.
Who am I bringing? You said the Kraken's here, right?
*Marnee turns around and there's a minor skirmish as she seems to wrestle with... herself?*
*She turns back, dragging a crotchety old man who smells of mothballs and has a pissy look on his face*
Here's my inner critic. I thought maybe, you know, he and the Kraken could get acquainted. *Hopeful eyebrow wiggle*
Maureen, congratulations! I just bought my copy of The Kraken's Mirror and it's waiting for me to take a break from the party to read it. I am SO excited.
*cue Pointer Sisters*
Don't mind them. I bring them everywhere to congratulate people.
And definitely celebrate again when the print version releases. We pirate writers go thru so much self-doubt and worry, we need to celebrate our achievements whenever we can!
Hugs and kisses. Now I need somebody to sweeten up my coffee. Where's the rum?
PJ! Let me get you a nice tall one to help ease the strain a' havin' ta work on such a glorious day! We be partying all day and inta the night, so feel free to return. I'll make sure the ship don't move outta port!
And thank you!
Q-ster - I always have time ta dance wit' you!
1-2-3 1-2-3
Don't mind Barbossa, he gets me and the author mixed up!
If'n Decadent don't have it available yet in the UK, ya let me know and I'll make sure ya get a copy!
Thank ya!
Hal! Here, finish this dance fer me so I can get back ta the bar. Don't worry, he can manage and won't whirl ya too much. Don't want another delivery on the Revenge taday!
And here be ta more parties!
*raises tankard high
Irish - Cheese dip, eh? What's that code fer? ;-)
*Hey, you! Efram! Ya carry that wine fer Irish and make sure she be nice and 'relaxed' so that she falls right asleep!
Thanks fer stoppin' by, Irish...and do come back after yer better rested. I'm aimin' ta win the bungee jumping contest, but don't mind some competition!
;-)
Marn! You bring the nicest gifts!
"KRAKEY! CRITIC FER YA!"
Now, don't struggle so much, if ya weren't so sour ya wouldn't be facin' the kraken on this fine Monday morn. It only hurts the first time down...be a good critic and ya might be back, but with a sweeter disposition!
*SPLASH!
Ah, ain't is sweet they way they struggle...
Now, Marn, ya be sure to take a kraken ride later today, he'll make it extra fun fer ya since ya brought him a gift!
Jane L! Oh, honey crisps! You do know the way ta this pirates heart!
*slaps at Sin's hands
Mine! ... I bet they'd be good garnish on an appletini!
Do change outta yer party dress and ... hey! Make sure that tour be a good one, laddie! *winks as handsome hottie leads Jane below.
Donna - I gots the Kraken Rum right here, it be sweet enough ta curl her taste buds inta singing! I also gots me some Bailey if'n ya wants ta add that as a substitute fer cream...
The creamed caffeinated kraken, coming right up!
We gonna convert ya ta an e-reader one a these days, Donnaroo! And by New York, I'll have a print edition ta bring wit' me!
Thanks fer coming by!
Wow, would you look at this group? When they said there was a crazy pirate party down the wharf, I had no idea! Throw me a rum!
Congratulations Crazy Lady! May your coffers be full of gold and your rum bottle never empty!
Okay, I'm up but fighting ignorant scallywags at the dreaded day job. Should be able to change out of my shit kickers and into something a little more party-like by lunch time.
Though I'm already seeing double with Chance and Maureen standing next to each other like that. LOL! You're going to mess with people all day with that one!
(Forgot to say last night, you sure do know how to make an entrance. ;) )
Chance, thanks -- I'll start with the rum, and maybe add the Bailey's on the next cup.
And I'll get an e-reader one of these days. I just am such a 19th century girl sometimes. I'll be glad to have a print version one day. :)
Donna - Once ya try the e-reader, you'll be hooked! I do still read paper meself, now and then!
Bo'sun! I know, it's so funny! Ya should a seen when Barbossa came face ta face with Silvestri! Maureen laughed, "Good twin, evil twin!"
Barbossa eyed her a moment, then his doppleganger, who is really better looking, ya know. Not so...seaworn and ragged. Then Barbossa, he grinned.
I be the evil one!
Silvestri bowed! Bowed! What a gentleman pirate! And agreed. He kept himself between Barbossa and Emily... Bet by the time it gets dark, they'll be seeing if'n they can fool everyone!
JM - Eh! We ain't crazy, but we do believe in throwing a party the right way! Pirates, ya know!
Here, have a rum and pull up a spot on the rail. Oh, don't mind krakey there. He's a friendly beast and just likes ta see if he can swipe the drink a new people aboard!
Krakey! Ya be good now, ya already ate one inner critic! I'm sure they'll be more!
“Brushed, flossed and straightened per yer instructions. I even visited the skin doctor ya recommended. Now, kiss me!”
*LOL*
Though I'd like to add: I don't have to tie Jack to the bed to keep him there. Okay? *LOL*
Who'd I bring to the party with me? Professor Snape, of course. A la Alan Rickman.
Course, ya don't have ta tie him there, but it be more fun that way! ;-)
Jus' make sure Snape don't turn anyone inta something they won't enjoy, kay?
Kathleen! Ya can bring whoever ya wants. There be some keen eyed crew about, who love ta test new hunks, so ya mights want to keep him tucked under yer arm fer now!
Congrats!
Denise! I must agree...nothing like a party and rum ta start the week out right!
Thanks fer coming by!
Stacy - I'll be throwing a new party all over again when the print version comes! So, I'll be letting ya know!
WAHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO Maureen Go! I'm so insanely proud of you and cant wait to read the final version of The Kraken's Mirror!
tons of exclamation points will be in this so be ready!)!!!!!!
You deserve to party down today little lady and I know this is just the first of many great release days for you.
On a personal note, I still am so thankful for meeting you at RT 2 years ago. You are an amazing friend and a great writing inspiration that smacks me upside the head when I start getting too bogged down in the planning and you have no idea how much I appreciate your friendship. Thank you so much!
Let's spread the word to everyone and make Maureen's launch day a HUGE success!!!
Pass the Whiskey!
I offer you kraken rum and you want whiskey? Well, I'll fergive ya, Scape!
*hands a tall glass a whiskey ta Scape
Had such fun last year in Orlando wit' ya! And yeah, ya gots ta not plan so much and do more!
I know I can trust ya ta tweet fer me...I'm just all thumbs with the tweet feed! ;-)
Ah, ain’t is sweet they way they struggle…
hahahaha!!!
*dusts off my hands* Thanks hun. He was really ticking me off this weekend. Like his hemorrhoids were flaring up or something....
Off to get my swim suit for the Kraken Ride!
Marn - Ya don't need a swim suit... ;-)
I am feeding my Kraken today. He wants to write and write he shall. You are fabulous Maureen! We are all so happy for you. Make sure the party will continue to LA. Good on ya' matey.
Stacie
Stacie - Party all the way to LA? That be a tall order, but it's only two months...I can do it!
Thanks!
If you click on the cover for THE KRAKEN'S MIRROR, it'll take you right to the site to buy the book!
Thanks for the magic, Bo'sun!
Congratulations on your debut, Maureen. May your sales soar, your release days be many, and all your parties be as wild and original as this one.
I'll have a smidgin of Bailey's in my coffee, please, and maybe something stronger a bit later.
I've followed Marnee's example and brought my IC with me. She gave me a near sleepless night, so I'm really eager to see her get her just deserts. She's a tough old bird, but I'm confident the Kraken can handle her. And here's a bunch of white heather for you. In the language of flowers, white heather means "wishes come true." I thought the bouquet was an appropriate gift for your celebration day.
Janga! How sweet! Let me get a vase...errr...I know, I'll empty this bottle and that will give me a place ta keep the flowers.
*sniff deeply
Ah, they smell nice!
Another critic! Krakey gonna be in such a good mood!
"Krakey! Got another one fer ya! Ain't that tentacle delicate, the way it can jus' select a single figure outta a crowd!"
Congratulations and much success Maureen!
I would have brought Endora, but she's out having fun somewhere else. I'm sure she'll show up later, and then disappear when it's time to clean up the place! LOL
I'll be back in a bit. The Hotties asked for a bedtime story. They're an impatient lot.
Donna - Endora might go down a bit hard...but she might learn something!
Bedtime stories? Sure!
Thanks, Kate! And for all the help!
Stick around for the bungee competition!
Couldn't Endora just twinkle her nose and turn Krakey into a starfish? Maybe we shouldn't get her involved...
Endora controls with a mix of disdain and seduction. I don't want her going near Krakey. What if she bewitches him and he goes over to the dark side? He could lose his taste for evil inner critics!
*shudders*
Yeah, we're keeping those two apart!
Well, I could get her snookered enough for Krakey ta sneak up behind her...
She'd have ta hit him straight on full blast, he's pretty immune ta spellwork!
Hmm, that's a possibility, Chance.
Hey, I was in the middle of a bedtime story. Hope somebody remembered to use a, um, bookmark. :)
Be right back.
I have some more food for the Kraken - how do you think it would like my inner planner?
The hubby died laughing at me this weekend when I started talkign about a new planning system. Then he broke out with something I've never said to him before so this totally came from him...
"Write the damn book!"
Priceless!
Scapegoat Says: Pass the Whiskey
This is some party! Scape is some gal!
Now that I have the scotch bottle back I propose to drain it with a toast to the Queen of Pirates. (With apologies to William Blake and thanks to Paul Board and Janga for the inspiration!)
Pirate, pirate, glowing bright
Among the stars of glorious night,
What immortal hand or eye
Could frame THY stunning symmetry?
In what distant deeps or skies
Burns the fire of thine eyes?
On what wings dare you aspire?
With what courage seize the fire?
With your pen and with your art
You twist the sinews of mine heart
And when mine heart begins to race,
You laugh and simply increase the pace
May the stars and nebulae
celebrate this birth today
Ladies and gentlemen a new star is born!
* upturns the scotch bottle *
Bottoms up and down the hatch
Oh, Scape! That is funny! Of course, Krakey will enjoy devouring your inner planner! And yer husband be right, stop planning and start writing!
See? There goes that colorcoded binder a yers...just slide down that gullet!
Yeah!
I didn't think it was possible, but I just fell even more in love with Q.
*sigh*
Donna - bookmark. Right.
Quantum! You're too divine! I'm gonna frame that!
Yer gonna make me cry!
Here! Have a fresh bottle! I gots ta go wipe me eyes...
Speaking of wiping me eyes, this book dedication page had me tearing up last night. Yer the sweetest Pirate to ever sail the Romance Seas!!!
Q, that was a lovely poem. I think we ought to laminate it, to make sure it doesn't get thrashed during the celebrations. And so we can use it each time a pirate gets published. :)
Okay, I should probably take Scape's husband's advice and get some writing done too! Before this party renders me incapable of writing words that don't look like CAPTCHA codes. LOL
I know, ain't he sweet!
Well, the dedication be the simple truth!
Ooooh CONGRATULATIONS, Maureen. From the bottom of my Mischievous Byzantine Heart!
Yes.
I knew that you were quite insane … insanely talented … insanely motivated … so any sane person could tell that you would sell. So here’s a toast to second Chances, Seasoned Authors & their Seasoned Characters! Bottoms up! Or down … or ummm how ever you like it!
A Toast. To The Kraken’s Mirror , the first of many stories!
Thanks, Julie! Just fer you...there's a maze under the ballroom floor!
So happy to be feeling the deck beneath my platform stilettoes!
And don't mind the frail woodland creature clinging to my leg. That's my muse. Poor thing was abandoned in the woods as a small child and she went a bit feral. I can't even get her to pick the twigs out of her hair. Figured I'd bring her along. Not like I have much choice seeing as how she won't let go of my effing leg.
Don't even know her name, but I do know she likes chocolate cake.
Thought maybe Chance could get her drunk to loosen her up a bit.
The sooner the better. Her fingernails are long, ragged, and digging into my skin.
Congrats to Maureen! And love the choice of rum ;)
A kraken-sized congratulations to me wife (mate)!
Enjoy the festivities.
This is a great day to celebrate your hope, your dream, your accomplishment!!
Congrats Chanceroo!
Sin! I gots a Sinful Kraken fer ya... All the decadent bits of delicousness in one mug!
And don’t mind the frail woodland creature clinging to my leg. That’s my muse. Poor thing was abandoned in the woods as a small child and she went a bit feral. I can’t even get her to pick the twigs out of her hair. Figured I’d bring her along. Not like I have much choice seeing as how she won’t let go of my effing leg.
*LOL*
Hel! Celeste be a talented tattooist...tattooer?... Uh...she can give ya a tattoo!
Aye, well...Celeste ya introduced me ta the Kraken Rum!
"Come on, now...ya little wild thing...here, have a sip of fairy brew and relax...no one will hurt ya... There be a manicurest on the lido deck and she can paint yer nails all purty..."
Thanks fer coming aboard, Celeste! If'n ya wants ta set up yer tattoo station, I'm sure some of the crew would like ta add some color ter their bods... Especially after we have more ta drink!
*takes a long, considering sip of her adult beverage
"Yeah, we should probably start the tattooing soon. Couple more of these and all my line work will get wobbly."
*another sip
"'Course, I could always borrow an eye patch from someone to keep the double vision under control."
Congrats on your release day! Thanks again for letting me sneak a peek at THE KRAKEN'S MIRROR. So creative, so much fun!
Wobbly Tattoos! Get yer Woblly Tattoos!
*That's a sorta ink, right?
Oh, I know Celeste. Don't I know Celeste? LOL! *waves to Celeste*
Your muse reminds me of my new cat. The only way I can get near her is with treats. If she likes chocolate cake, perhaps she'll like some brownie bites? It's worth a shot! (And perhaps including a shot in the bites would be good...)
Thank you, Mia, for the comment. It will make it to the back cover of the print edition! Looking forward to your latest release!
BTW, if'n ya run outta ink, Krakey will contribute!
Aye, Bo'sun! Ya know Celeste!
Oooh - I'm trying to decide what my next tattoo will be. Hubby and I are celebrating 10 years this year and I'm thinking it's a good time for a 2nd tattoo.
Hmmm...think he would mind if I got a pirate one? :)
Bo'sun- Sometimes I just knock her out. The endless whimpering gets old. But perhaps rum soaked cake would have the same effect. Hmm...
And if anyone sees an uptight, business lady type in a black suit, who looks as if she might have a stick up her arse, that's Ms. P, my inner critic. She should be fed to the Kraken immediately.
Chance- Today I will only be using ink from octopi for all tattoos.
I should have my new tattoo by Nationals, if all goes well. It's pretty and colorful and has books falling out of a broken heart. Quite appropo for my life.
Octopi ink. Hmmmm....is that safe? LOL!
Anyone daring to board this ship wearing a business suit deserves to face the Kraken!
Krakey! Ya see that suited bimbo? Eat her, kay!?
Scapey...I think I'm waiting fer RT next year, in Chicago and having Celeste clean up me tattoos, brighten them...and maybe get a pirate pistol somewhere!
Celeste - Tribal kraken ink tattoos! Cool!
Don't know if the octopi ink is safe, but I'm sure someone in Tortuga knows the cure for gangreen.
Bo'sun - I gots ta get a permission slip from me cardiologist fer a tattoo. Celeste said that be the standard, due ta me bionic part.
Well, if'n we don't know a cure...we do have a surgeon with a saw! ;-)
I think rum works as a substitute for rubbing alcohol.
Right?
*sloshes drink all over the awaiting victim*
"There! Now you're all cleaned up and ready to get that dagger on your chest."
On yer chest
Hee, hee. See, if that were Sin...if would be in yer heart.
*hiccup*
Might be time for a power nap after this tattoo. Gotta sleep off the booze.
Enjoy the festivities all!
And congrats again to Maureen! :D
How sweet of Mr. Chance to drop by! Or that's Mr. Betita, huh? Should we hide Barbossa?
I totally had to go back up and see that Mr. Betita had stopped by! How in the world did I miss that?
I'm thinking Barbossa went below deck so not to cause any problems for our Chance on her big day - at least I think that's it and not that he just took off to go bother the extra serving wenches aboard for this big party!
Hey! Stephen! Nah, no need ta hide Barbossa..he's interested in me bartender self. Steph knows me writer self be all his!
Stephen is back there...he were moderated. Mayhaps Barbossa held him up until he could slip away...
YAYAYAYAY!! Congratulations on your release day! I'm so excited for you!
I think I'm going to have to have a dash o' rum myself (when I get home later) :)
Hi Maureen! Congrats on your release! I'm so happy for you.
I'd love to stay and party, but I must type furiously - got a request for a full :)
Have a great day!
Dude, I'm moderating people as quickly as I can! *LOL*
Wow! What an entrance! What a party!
Who accompanies to this party? Well (looking around, with fear in my eyes) knowing I was facing this lot I brought a bodyguard.
Happy sailing, Maureen
Hel - I were inviting people everywhere I go! And probably some late in the day, so I'll get the Bo'sun to show me how to moderate past yer goin' home!
Kim!!!!!!!!!!! Fabulous!
Leanne! Just because we be pirates don't mean ya have anything ta worry about! Welcome ta the Revenge! But a bodyguard...hmmmm. He looks yummy! Keep 'im away from Donna, she's always lookin' ta interview new hotties fer the ship... He looks like he might fit in!
Hey! I have final say on all Hotties on this crew. Don't want to have to delouse the whole place.
That bodyguard has some fine shoulders. Have him report to my quarters for a full inspection. ;)
*snicker
We are pirates and all who board take a risk... ;-)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I went by and picked up, er downloaded a copy already...have a great party! wish i could stick around, the Kraken ride sounds like lots of fun, and I know a few shots of Rum would help this day...you deserve all the best sis.
now back to work oh funny captcha xxPD, see work calls
Oh my goodness Maureen. There's some mighty partying going on here! Whoot! Whoot! Congrats on the release. Now can I have a shot of rum to go with my Rockstar Punched I'm having for breakfast? (I'm in SoCal, so it's still breakfast time).
Sometimes, captain Captch seems psychic! Thanks fer stoppin' by!
Sorry I'm late! Had a number of "assignments" this morning. Congrats on the new book and where's me drink???
Here ya are, Leslie! The Black Assassin Kraken! Glad ya could stop by. I saw on FB you were...making Cleopatra wigs? I'm not sure I should ask...why...
That's true! 15 Cleopatra wigs by saturday. My girl scout troop is hosting a booth on Egypt. I've got one done. We'll see how tonite goes.
Anyone daring to board this ship wearing a business suit deserves to face the Kraken!
What's wrong with wearing a business suit here? I have several hanging in my closet ... sure they're a rather somber black ... But the fabric hangs so nicely. Gosh? Is Latex considered a fabric?
*shrugs*
Anyway. Its a nice business suit. Just the kind of thing to wear when I mean business! ;)
Julie...a latex business suit is fine... *snicker
Leslie...14 wigs to go! What a trooper you are!
I'm pretty sure I'm certifiable for even coming up with the idea in the first place.
Talk about a timely booth. Or maybe not. Please tell me you're not shaving one of the pets to make the wigs.
Are you making the wigs out of yarn?
Definitely yarn. Of all the animals, the Guinea Pig, Tulip, has the longest, most lustrous hair. She looks like a red and white Pekinese.
I need to find how to make yarn dreadlocks...I bet there's instructions someone on the internet!
CHEAP! I did not mean wigs with little birds cheeping. LOL!
I think I would have bought cheep wigs with long black hair and cut them. But I'm lazy like that.
for yarn dreads, knit a bunch of i-chords using 100% wool yarn, and run through the washing machine on "hot" twice.
Wow. You are a FONT of information. We should call you Heloise.
That's really usefull!
(what's an i-chord?)
Louisa, you can have anything you want! I think there are pastries still around. I'm on westcoast time, too!
i use them as garrotes. ;) it's when you knit a little tube of four stitches on a double-pointed needle, sliding the row from one end to the other to knit.
Darn, actual knitting...
(wow, I punned!) ;-)
unfortunately, my fellow pirates, I'm off to another round of "assignments!" Later!
Wow, things get all wild and crazy when I go out for supplies. (We're supposed to get another 20 inches of snow the next two days -- I'm hoping it's "man inches". LOL)
Terri trying to steal the hotties. :) I already gave them the instructions on the secret passageway from your chambers to mine. Oops. I didn't say that out loud, did I?
Celeste, the description of your muse has me cackling like a madwoman. Priceless. :)
You had me at kraken! Congraulations on the new book and anchors away!
Donna - I'm not sure swinging on a rope from my porthole to yours constitutes a "secret passage".
I've had a knitting lesson and I still have no idea what Leslie is talking about. I'm missing the crafting gene.
Crafty, yes. Crafting, no.
I’m not sure swinging on a rope from my porthole to yours constitutes a “secret passage”.
Whew. Okay, yeah, that's the secret passage all right.
*snicker*
Yeah, sometimes the hull of the ship looks like a knitting pattern, all those hotties swinging from porthole to porthole...
Now, me and Barbossa...we have a trapdoor.
Thanks, Jessa...I'm a big kraken fan...
Pardon me, while I...ahem...take a break below decks. I gots ta find Barbossa, make sure he ain't messing with the treasure stash... Be back soon!
Nat and I have been dancing, drinking, and eating all afternoon. I have my eye on him, so he can look at the other ladies, but he's behaving.
It's time for us to wander below, and rest for a while. Where's the coffee? You really know how to throw a party!
[gingerly hauls herself aboard] When 2nd Chance surfaces again, I'd like to score me a rum drink of her choice and give her (and her alter ego) a *humongous* congratulatory hug :oD
Don't have me sea legs yet, so here's hopin' the Kraken resists the urge to rock the boat...
Congratulations, Chance!!
I don't have an e-reader yet, but I'll be in line for an autograph at nationals.
Although, I might get one soon, we got a letter that said we over paid our state taxes last year. So, maybe I'll get one with the extra.
Di
*climbs back ta the deck, hangin' onta Barbossa by his whiskers
"I told ya not to be snoopy! Yer gonna get thrown offa the ship! Then no more Chance fer ya!"
He gently peels her fingers away. "I am a pirate, dear. I was just looking. I didn't flinch a thing!"
*snort
Now, Kathleen! Coffee? Well, I gots coffee flavored liqueur...not sure I gots the real stuff. But if'n ya search out Dead Reckoning Donna, she'll have some ta spare. She never goes anywhere without an IV a the stuff in her back pocket!
Pat! Good ta see ya! Don't worry 'bout ole Krakey, he's on his best behavior. Been givin' rides all day and flinging those who want it about. He's better than a rubber room full of balls!
Di R - Not sure I be signing at the Nationals. Not sure 'bout their requirements...but I'll look inta it and be sure ta bring a copy or two of the book so you'll be sure ta get one regardless!
Well, Bo'sun, I've been waiting. Exactly when do you think you'll be finished that inspection. You know, he is MY bodyguard. Right?
Bodyguard? Did someone climb aboard this ship with a bodyguard?
I warned ya, Leanne...we'll see if we can find him somewhere. Have ya checked the lines between the portholes on the starboard hull? Or is that him poised at the bungee jump leap off point?
Let's hope Krakey didn't mistake him for an inner critic...
I was looking for the list of the bungee jump winners, but I didn't see anything.
Wait. Maybe one of the Hotties has it. I'll go look.
I'm so excited for you Mau!!!! Way to go! :):)
Wait, was I supposed to award a prize or something?
;-)
Barb - On my way, babe. On my way!
AHOY Mateys!!!
Just swinging by from the Bandit Lair with a small contingent of Cabana Boys in case Chance needs some help behind the bar.
SUPER CONGRATS to Maureen!!! I hope you sell a gazillion copies!
AC
holding out her own tankard for some Kraken Rum
Aunt Lucy! Glad ta see ya! Too bad the rest of the bandittas didn't make it...but there be hours ta go!
We can always use more cabana boys...maybe I can entice Leanne into taking a substitute for her missing bodyguard...
Have some kraken rum!
*tosses the bodyguard back to Leane*
Aunty!!! *grabs a cabana boy* For me??? You're too sweet.
What do you mean they're for Chance?! She won't mind sharing. She has Barbossa already!!
Well, ya better take 'im, Bo'sun... Barbossa can get a bit fast with his pistols when he's jealous... Don't want any blood to mar the festivities.
the night is descending and soon, the performer for the evening will arrive.
Cheeseburger in Paradise, anyone?
Heh. That's a restaurant here. Great burgers.
Mmmmmm....burgers...
Hey! It's AC! *waving, without sloshing the rum* HEY, AC!
Grins
WOOHOOOOO!!!!! Late to the party, thanks to edits, but WHOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!!
I see that the rum has taken it's serious toll here aboard the Revenge. Grins. However, there still appears to be some left in the Bottomless Well of Rum.
B'lieve I'll be havin' a drink, and raisin' a glass to Maureen (are you SURE that's your real name?) in honor of her release date!
Why does that always sound either vaguely naughty or prison related?
Snork.
Yep. The Rum's working!
The deck is dark now. The lights broken or fallen to the side. Snores can be heard from nearly every corner of the ship, along with soft moans and gentle cries.
A solitary figure runs a broom across the deck, while another diligently wipes each glass, gathers each bottle and swallows all leftovers.
Finally, the ship is as it was.
"Chance, that was one hell of a party," Barbossa hands her the broom.
She tosses it over the side for the kraken to play with. He leans on the bar, watching her with interest as she strips her shirt off.
"Skinny dip?" She grins.
He watches her totally strip, a gleam in his eye. Then he slowly removes his clothing and with a bellow, dives in after her.
Maureen watches it all from the bow. A great day. It was a great day!
Thank you, crew, visitors, friends and all... I had a glorious day! ;-)
Almost missed ya there, Jeanne! Glad ya made it! ;-)
*bowing, again w/o sloshing rum, though it's hard to tell in the dark*
Why thank you! Happy to be here, even if it's a weeeeeeeee bit late.....g'nite all!
Congrats, Maureen! So exciting! Love the book title!
Thank you, Mrs. Shukra! I love the kraken stuff!
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