tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267703129275299597.comments2022-05-08T23:39:05.045-07:00Karma and MayhemCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09966048015900583351noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267703129275299597.post-88726139051263042272022-05-08T23:39:05.045-07:002022-05-08T23:39:05.045-07:00Nice bblog postNice bblog postMya Mhttps://www.myamurphy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267703129275299597.post-78190955387462435412013-02-14T12:45:50.035-08:002013-02-14T12:45:50.035-08:00Hi, Cathy--
Many thanks for stopping by! Marc ha...Hi, Cathy--<br /><br />Many thanks for stopping by! Marc has such wonderful stories to tell and I'm glad I can steer him in the right direction.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966048015900583351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267703129275299597.post-69287641343869667962013-02-14T12:44:40.335-08:002013-02-14T12:44:40.335-08:00Thanks for dropping by, Al! Interestingly enough,...Thanks for dropping by, Al! Interestingly enough, I sent the artist the word descriptions from several of my stories that Adrada appears in. The artist's sketch matched my vision and word-paintings. Perhaps the difference is in the wings being spread out? They are massive but I do know the wings in a lot of my stories are described as being tucked up and back, like the traditional views of angels. Food for thought . . . <br /><br />Again, thanks for stopping by! <br /><br /> Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966048015900583351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267703129275299597.post-79513485121534639512013-02-14T12:34:09.036-08:002013-02-14T12:34:09.036-08:00Hi, Rita--
Adrada is definitely not an enigma and...Hi, Rita--<br /><br />Adrada is definitely not an enigma and he is not my muse. My "muse" is affectionately known by me as "The Kid"--he lives in the basement of my mind, but that's a tale all by itself.<br /><br />Anyway, Adrada is not your ordinary archangel. How could he be with those gigantic gold wings edged in mournful purple? He's as handsome as he is intelligent, and he is also very quiet, stoic, and seldom smiles--but he does have a sense of humor and dry wit.<br /><br />As to his name, The Kid/my muse provided it but it took me awhile to chase down the origins and find the archetype root for it. Adrada was originally Angel #7878, created for a planet in my universe called Balakajar. As it happens, Adrada was named for the clipper ship on which he earned his golden archangel wings--and why he prefers "poet's shirts and baggy pants." Again, longer story . . .<br /><br />As to the artistry, that's right on because Adrada has a whipcord leanness of power, one that belies his awesome abilities.<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by and asking such interesting questions!<br />Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966048015900583351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267703129275299597.post-56630054883293513962013-02-14T12:21:11.953-08:002013-02-14T12:21:11.953-08:00marc really appreciates all your help on his writi...marc really appreciates all your help on his writing ar SVP. i'm so happy about all your successes with publication.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267703129275299597.post-72085709574994868002013-02-14T09:16:38.848-08:002013-02-14T09:16:38.848-08:00Congratulations, Catherine! I do believe Adrada is...Congratulations, Catherine! I do believe Adrada is quite a compelling character from what I've read of your work. I do agree with Rita, however, the image doesn't match the archangel you portray in your books.Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267703129275299597.post-13152075726635803452013-02-14T09:05:21.062-08:002013-02-14T09:05:21.062-08:00I'm interested in your Adrada. Is he your mus...I'm interested in your Adrada. Is he your muse too, for story creations? Or does he just show up as an enigma. How did you come up with the name? (I think you need a better illustrator, tho. His body doesn't convey the power that you say he has.)Rita Meachamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14642642179737752031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267703129275299597.post-85351707336118949962012-10-11T07:12:24.064-07:002012-10-11T07:12:24.064-07:00You've brightened my morning! Thank you. When...You've brightened my morning! Thank you. When I get the details worked out, I'll be announcing a Thanksgiving and a Christmas giveaway for the recipe. That will give you two more opportunities to win a copy of the recipe. Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966048015900583351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267703129275299597.post-23397150007506959002012-10-11T07:08:10.128-07:002012-10-11T07:08:10.128-07:00Have you seen the TV insurance commercial where &q...Have you seen the TV insurance commercial where "Mayhem" causes all sorts of accidents? That's a prime example. Mayhem is violent disturbance, disorder, riotous confusion, havoc. In Karma and Mayhem, Janay can really create havoc for Tienan. :)Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966048015900583351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267703129275299597.post-28449694685910494352012-10-11T05:21:17.133-07:002012-10-11T05:21:17.133-07:00Late for the party but congratulations on your boo...Late for the party but congratulations on your book. I wish you great success. I do have a question, though. What is Mayhem?Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267703129275299597.post-4917926839648253092012-10-11T03:25:44.627-07:002012-10-11T03:25:44.627-07:00Of course, first I'll say CONGRATS! I'm so...Of course, first I'll say CONGRATS! I'm so excited to see this book release. Can't wait to read it..<br /><br /><br />Second, I'll say thank you...I still benefit from all your writing advice and I think of you whenever I sit down to write.<br /><br />Third, that stuff looks *awesome*. If I don't get the recipe, I'm just going to follow you around at the next conference and bug you until you make some for me.<br /><br />:)<br /><br />Cheers, AshAsh Krafton | @ashkraftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16958256604970916899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267703129275299597.post-38238431770048504312012-10-10T19:37:10.516-07:002012-10-10T19:37:10.516-07:00Many thanks Dave!Many thanks Dave!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966048015900583351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267703129275299597.post-76963779273901776182012-10-10T14:30:26.025-07:002012-10-10T14:30:26.025-07:00Bought your book. Good fortune on your publication...Bought your book. Good fortune on your publication. Congrats!<br /><br />DaveDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09319418064396630518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267703129275299597.post-87942325501830812702012-10-10T12:18:11.803-07:002012-10-10T12:18:11.803-07:00Choke-berry Shalamiz looks so realistic. Congratul...Choke-berry Shalamiz looks so realistic. Congratulations on your release. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516362174886470013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267703129275299597.post-42998318263454044852012-10-10T10:53:16.563-07:002012-10-10T10:53:16.563-07:00That's so cool that you actually made the drin...That's so cool that you actually made the drink you invented for your book! I'd love to win it. Congratulations on the book! Amy Traveling Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01136927021984000725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267703129275299597.post-65462907323594104102012-10-10T10:09:07.557-07:002012-10-10T10:09:07.557-07:00Yep, a laugh in print doesn't have the same ef...Yep, a laugh in print doesn't have the same effect as a voice. :)) Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966048015900583351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267703129275299597.post-52013991325895621082012-10-10T10:07:47.313-07:002012-10-10T10:07:47.313-07:00Many thanks, Babs. You've brightened my aftern...Many thanks, Babs. You've brightened my afternoon (it's raining here).Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966048015900583351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267703129275299597.post-5332847004228677812012-10-10T10:07:14.199-07:002012-10-10T10:07:14.199-07:00The drink in the bottle and glass are real. I fin...The drink in the bottle and glass are real. I finished off the glass after taking the photo. And, today, I had the original, thick version over pears for lunch. As I was sitting there, munching my sandwich and looking at the dish of fleshy-colored pears with the read shalamiz on top, it occurred to me that the shalamiz was the consistency of congealed blood. Cool stuff this recipe!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966048015900583351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267703129275299597.post-63845125314999264952012-10-10T09:35:18.566-07:002012-10-10T09:35:18.566-07:00This is a great looking blog site! Well done. I&#...This is a great looking blog site! Well done. I'm so happy for your success after all this hard work--it's about time! May this be the first of many!Babs Mountjoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03910576655068155166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267703129275299597.post-65674776004855664442012-10-10T09:04:56.421-07:002012-10-10T09:04:56.421-07:00Catherine, that drink looks amazingly real! Congra...Catherine, that drink looks amazingly real! Congrats on your release. I know you must be thrilled. I love paranormal and fantasy; toss in vamps or weres and I'm a happy gal. :) Looking forward to reading Karma and Mayhem!<br /><br />Char<br />char@chaffin.com<br />Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074013060411355177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267703129275299597.post-36695577254381914342012-10-10T09:00:54.547-07:002012-10-10T09:00:54.547-07:00Ummm ... yeah I want to have this recipe! Congratu...Ummm ... yeah I want to have this recipe! Congratulations on Karma and Mayhem in print. Can't wait to read it. And may the best Grimm win. Mwahaha. (That's my evil laugh ... yeah, I'm working on it)S. D. Grimmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087472181687868202noreply@blogger.com