Hello, everyone! Glad to be on board with such a fantastic group of authors!
Since I’m one of the new kids around here, I thought I’d introduce myself by listing a few of my favorite things (Those bios don’t give the real dirt, do they?) Naturally, I love books, and I like my romance with a good dose of mystery/suspense. For wine, I’m partial to a woody chardonnay or a fruity pinot noir. Music-wise, I go for classics–Sinatra, Manilow, Diamond. More currently I’m crazy about Michael Buble (Sinatra 2.0) and Adele. For sports, I follow NASCAR, but since my husband loves college sports, I also know a bunch about those simply by listening to him and his friends yell at the TV on Saturdays. I actually enjoy cooking, and I’m pretty decent at it (for which my family and the dog who gets the leftovers are grateful). I’m a huge fan of any Apple product. Made the leap to Mac about three years ago and I’ve spent nearly every day since wondering what took me so long.
I’m also currently obsessed with several TV shows: The Big Bang Theory, White Collar and Copper, and I’ve always been a big follower of anything featuring Hercule Poirot or Sherlock Holmes (seriously, check out the BBC show Sherlock, featuring Benedict Cumberpatch–arguably the greatest name in history).
So I hear entertainment is a popular topic for discussion around here (Jacquie D’Alessandro and I continually debate whether Howard Wolowitz or Sheldon Cooper is the best character on The Big Bang Theory), so I thought I’d share my fascination with the new BBC America show, Copper. www.bbcamerica.com/copper
The story takes place in New York City in 1864, mostly in the notoriously dangerous Five Points area. It follows the adventures and relationships of Irish immigrant detective Kevin Corcoran (played by the luscious Tom Weston-Jones) and his pals at the New York Metropolitan Police, which eventually becomes the NYPD. Kevin–Corky to his friends–is an amazing character. He shoots first and asks questions later (but then he’s a good shot, so the interrogation is usually one-sided), drinks hard and is completely unfamiliar with monogamy. But he’s a weary Civil War vet, his wife’s missing and his daughter’s been murdered. The guy has issues.
But he’s a great hero nonetheless. Flawed, certainly. But he’s absolutely loyal to his friends and determined to fight for justice without regard for social status or skin color.
Fantastic characters, gritty, tension-filled setting and, naturally, amazing writing always equal the same thing–great entertainment. Catch it on Sunday nights, 10:00 pm eastern or set your DVR. It’s worth the time.
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Wendy!!! So good to have you here! I am in love with your cover! It totally pops!
So happy you’re here Wendy! We pretty much love all the same stuff xox
Thank you, Sherri! I finally got my cover up. The new book will be out in November as an exclusive e-book release. My first foray into the paranormal/fantasy genre. Very exciting!
Looking good!
Thanks for the warm welcome, everybody! I hear great things about Homeland, too. But I really need to limit my obsessions.
I’m supposed to actually work every once in a while.
Homeland is so well written. Really really great characters. Definitely worth a glom when you have the time.
One of the benefits of being a late adopter – of the Big Bang, in my case – is that I can watch the syndicated episodes a *lot*. So far Sheldon is my favorite, but I like most of these characters.
Hi Wendy!
Jacquie’s, too. Though I still contend that in a fight Howard could make Sheldon run away like a scared little girl without breaking a sweat (despite the size difference).
I like Howard. Mostly because he’s not afraid to wear color.
Tee hee! I love Sheldon the best. Although I also love Kripke (spelling?)–you know the guy who works at the university who talks like Elmer Fudd. I think my fave episode ever (besides paper, scissors, rock, lizard, Spock) is the one where Kripke and Sheldon battle for the corner office and have to play sports to see who wins. Classic!
Have never seen Copper, but will check it out! Have Season 1 of Homeland but haven’t watched it yet.
Wendy –
I LOVE Copper….love the history and the characters….
I am a new convert to HOMELAND — caught up on season 1 just in time for season 2 and all I can say is WOW!
I am in awe of the BBC’s SHERLOCK and am still deciding if I like the new interpretation of Sherlock in ELEMENTARY. It doesn’t hurt to watch Jonnie Lee Miller in action while I decide!
Great to see you here with the Whiners!
Terri
Totally wow!! re Homeland. have the first Sherlock up on Netflix but haven’t had the time to sit and watch… if not before definitely when my child is home for Christmas.
One thing I can add about Wendy, for those just getting to know her, is that she has your back when it comes to picture-taking time. If your eyes are closed or your smile is wonky, she is there to help you work it out.
That my friend is a very valuable ability.
Welcome Wendy! Now I’m going to be humming that song all day long. My daughter loves the BBC Sherlock. I still need to see the first season. She’s also got me watching Dr. Who – the latest season of it as well.. but I’m behind. As usual.
I want to watch the Sherlock too, but Benedict Cumberbatch! I don’t know what it is, the dude freaks me out. I’m way behind on my Dr. Who, but my daughter got me watching that, too.
Too funny, Dee! I’m named after that song. It was my dad’s favorite back in ’67
It’s an awesome song. One of my very first albums. (Although it was a greatest hits one by then).
Hello Wendy! Nice to meet you. I am not an author, or should I say I am not an author YET. I am a purple haired big mouthed Floridian who lives in England and believe me I can rant and whine with the best of them. Oh and I have a zoo with lots of reptiles, 2 dogs, some rodents, a cat, and then of course my husband and brat I mean teen daughter.
Your show Copper sounds very familiar. Sounds very Gangs of New York-esque.
Yes, Gangs of New York! I loved that movie. Daniel Day-Lewis is pretty awesome, too. My son and I were talking about him one day and I happened to mention that I saw an interview in which he mentioned being a cobbler in Italy between movies. Wild, right? We looked up his Wikipedia for fun one day, and wow, that man is a method actor. Hats off to his wife for sticking with him because I am sure there have been moments.
Also, yes, Ti is a great ranter/Whiner with some very strong opinions that she is always willing to share. And, she finds some great stories online that she passes on. I’m so glad you found us, Ti.
Thank you Thank you.
Daniel Day-Lewis and Johnny Depp are incredibly interchangeable actors and I am so happy that we are living during their greatness!
Oh and tonight Tori (the 14 year old who came home with the eeber jeebers because today was sex ed [hahahahaha]), we are having 1905 Salad, or at least my version of it. Not sure if my link will work so if it does not then Google Columbia Restaurant (St Augustine is my fave) and they have featured recipes…this is the second on their list.
http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/recipe.asp?FeaturedItemID=2
Sounds delicious. I’ve got some homemade chicken soup simmering in the slow cooker, ready to be served whenever the husband gets home from work and I feel like taking a break. It’s slow cooker weather and I’m loving it- makes my life so much easier under deadline.
Purple huh? Good for you! My family thinks red is exotic, so that wouldn’t fly around here.
Copper sounds fantastic! And Walking Dead is just about to come back. And Dee Davis mentioned a new show I’ve been missing recently, too. So little time, so much cool TV!
Call the Midwife! It’s seductive. (as in you get sucked into it, not that they’re seductive–they’re midwives after all..) It’s set in the late 50′s in the East End. Very good.
Yes, that’s the one. I need to see it.