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From Karina:
Hi, peeps! It's Jess Haines' Birthday today, so first I'm wishing her to have a fabulous party and all her dreams to come true! Happy Birthday, Jess!!!
The H&W Gang Discuss Their New Year’s Resolutions
Hello there! Jess Haines here. I’m the author of the urban fantasy H&W Investigations series.
With the holidays so close and the end of the year approaching fast, Shiarra and a couple of her friends are going to discuss their New Year’s resolutions. Over to you, Shia!
Sara: Ha! Since when is Alec Royce your friend? I thought he scared the daylights out of you.
Royce: Do I really? How intriguing.
Shiarra: Yeah. See, you creep me the fu—
Sara: Ahem!
Shiarra: …err. Yeah. I hardly consider us bosom buddies.
Royce: Interesting choice of words, Ms. Waynest.
Shiarra: Hey! That’s not what I meant. See, if you don’t stop acting creepy like that, I don’t know how I could ever consider you a friend.
Royce: Why not? I’ve done more for you than that fleabag who shadows you.
Sara: That’s not very nice.
Royce: I never claimed I was nice. I’m simply stating a fact.
Shiarra: Okay, first of all, that “fleabag” is—was—my boyfriend, so of course he spent time with me. Second of all, Chaz does not have fleas.
Royce: No? Would “tick-infested” be more accurate? Those werewolves do like to spend their time wandering in the woods, I hear.
Shiarra: Ugh. That is the last thing I want to think about when it comes to someone I slept with. You don’t have to rub it in. I’m already kicking myself enough for making that mistake.
Royce: As you should be. Shiarra: Man, what is your problem tonight? Why are you so mean?
Sara: He’s a vampire. I think that means he automatically turns into a grouchy old man in a young guy’s body.
Royce: If that wasn’t such an apt description, I might have taken offense.
Sara: …thanks?
Shiarra: Anyway, we’re here to talk about making a resolution for New Year’s. My resolution is going to be to spend less time with pervy, manipulative vampires.
Royce: I’m hardly a pervert, Ms. Waynest. I simply enjoy watching you squirm.
Shiarra: Ew!
Royce: My, you two are squeamish. I had no idea you were as affected by me as Shiarra, Ms. Halloway.
Sara: Affected? Don’t you mean “totally creeped out by?”
Royce: Perhaps. It’s not like I haven’t sensed desire from you both at one point or another.
Shiarra: One. More. Word. Just give me a reason to smack you.
Royce: Ah, that’s right. Our contract does give you certain liberties. It would be an interesting experiment to see how you fare without your stakes.
Shiarra: Stop talking dirty and maybe we won’t have a reason to resort to violence, Mr. Pervy-McPerv-Pants.
Shiarra: Gee, thanks.
Sara: My resolution is going to be to take more insurance work. The pay is better.
Shiarra: What? That’s not much of a resolution.
Sara: Yeah, well. You keep bitching about me paying to keep the company afloat, so.
Shiarra: There, that should be your resolution. No more money out of your own pocket to pay the company’s bills.
Royce: Ladies, might I remind you this is a public forum? It might not look very good to prospective customers if they know your business is in such dire straits.
Shiarra: Considering what’s been in the papers, I’m not sure that it will come as much of a surprise to anyone. Anyway, you’re right. Back on topic!
Sara: What about you, Royce? What kind of New Year’s resolution does a vampire make?
Royce: I’m not sure that I need to. It’s not something I’ve paid much mind to. Though it dates back to an ancient Roman custom, the manner of its celebration has changed over the years. Originally, one was meant to ask the god Janus for forgiveness for their past transgressions and for the god’s blessings for the coming year. At the time, the people made promises to do something to better themselves or their families on a more personal or spiritual level. It didn’t even take place in December—it was sometime in the spring. March, if I recall correctly. The fad of choosing to diet and whatnot instead has only gained momentum in the last, oh, fifty years or so.
Sara: Hey, that reminds me. I want to lose ten pounds this year.
Royce: …why do I bother?
Shiarra: Hey, I’ve got it! Maybe your resolution this year should be to stop being such a snarky asshole.
Royce: I’ll take that under advisement.
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Um. Well then. As you can see, these guys aren’t the most mature and they don’t always get along. So what about you? Have any New Year’s resolutions you’d like to share in the comments?
If you’d like to learn more about Shiarra and the rest of her friends, check out HUNTED BY THE OTHERS. Be sure to keep an eye out for SILENT CRAVINGS (coming February 2013) and the next H&W book, FORSAKEN BY THE OTHERS (coming July 2013)!
Thanks again for having me and the gang over, Karina, and Happy Holidays to you and your readers!
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Hunted by The Others | Taken by The Others | Deceived by The Others | Stalking The Others
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41 comments:
I don't have a resolution yet, I should probably get on that :/
I'm once again trying to bring my book buying habits a bit more under control - read more, buy less, you get the idea! :-D
My resolution for the next year is to keep the ones I love and care about close to me.
Thank you for the giveaway :)
I don't make resolutions. Nothing to break then.
i want to try to practise more the languages i know
( if the story gets better the cover too^^ i really prefer the woman on the last book^^)
happy holidays
I have read the first three books, and really need to pick up the fourth soon. Thanks for this fun guestpost, I am totally in the mood for it now. And more books next year is great news.
Sadly, I have to make a new year resolution to stick to a book budget, due to the economy. Not sure if I can do it though, being a total book addict.
I have read them all, and I love them all :D Want more now! ;)
My New Year resolution is to stop being so shy around new people.
I haven't made any resolutions yet
Seriously get on with my TBR pile.
Hot diggity damn! I need to meet Royce. Adding this series to my pile. Love this post. :)
I guess I am hoping to get my book published. Whether I finally land an agent or if I am going to go the self publishing route!
i haven't make my mind up yet :D
happy birthday Jess, and merry christmas everyone!
I'd like to read more books from my TBR pile and get rid of them.
This year I've read 110 books, next year I'd like to read 200 books *_*
I'd like to get my TBR pile down a little.
Thanks for stopping by, everybody! Karina, I'm still giggling like a madwoman over that birthday Bluntcard, LOL!
<3,
-J
I thought you might appreciate it, Jess! Thank you for a wonderful guest post! ;)
I haven't made any New Year Resolutions yet, thans for the giveaway.
Does not thinking as many mean thoughts about the loud neighbors (who are arguing and/or slamming doors when you are finally able to get to sleep) count? If so, that might be mine or not...they are at it again! They need decaf or counseling.
Merry Christmas & Happy 2013!
My new year resolution is to read all the books that I have collected this year and to reduce my weight about 10 pounds^^
Thanks for this giveaway.
To try and eat right. I made progress on it this year but need to be better.
I think I'd like to run a half marathon this year!
Hi, there, and Merry Christmas!! Well, to answer your question, I do have one -- to read the books I already own, and stop buying more until I have read at least most of the ones on my shelves! I don't think I'll be able to keep this resolution, though...I always want MORE books! Lol!
P.S. And thanks SO MUCH for the great giveaway!! : )
My new resolutions? To drink less of carbonated drinks !
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays :)
Once again I am resolved not to make a new year's resolution and therefore all I accomplish will be awesome :) Thank you for sharing with us and for your generous giveaway opportunity.
To go to the gym more often.
Yeah, sorry I don't do new year resolutions.
No, I never keep them, so I stopped.
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so fun! thank you so much for this amazing little story!
My new year resolution score better grades at school and reading at least 75 books!
I rarely make new years resolutions as I never kept them!
I gave up on New Year's resolutions....I found I make them and break them the first day....lol
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I don't do New Years' resolutions because I don't believe in setting myself up for disappointment.
My resolution is to find a new job. Love love love your books and I can't wait to read the new one. #TeamRoyce
Find a job. Work hard on my newly started blog. :)
Yes my new year resolution is get the clutter in the house under control!
my new year resolution is going overseas....
To pass my exams and learn german
My New Years resolution is: To get my Driver's License, lose weight, get a job,do a better job on my blog...and of course read more books!!!!!!!
Thanks for the giveaway!!!!
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