For those of you interested, I’ll be roving reporting from the RWA National Conference for Romancing the Blog (along with a few other authors and agents).
So here on my blog we’ll have a party!!
:cheer: :dance: :party: :beer: :yay: (Who says you can’t have fun if you’re not going to Reno?)
I have to come back ready to work on my second ST for Brava (my third Brava, for those of you counting
) I’ve started it, just a teeny bit, but I’ll have to launch full-bore into it when I get back. So I’d like you to help me get prepared.
I need some ideas for scenes I have to write. It’s a Regency-set historical featuring protagonists you’ll meet in Bad Boys Ahoy!
The Questions:
(for three and four think Clue, i.e. ‘in the study with a candlestick’)
The Rules:
I’m going to write down several numbers before I leave. Comments that fall on one of those numbers will win. (so spread your answers out some. There’s no limit, so you can use several comments if you like, or hundreds.
) There will also be an Honorable Mention prize for best euphemism. :cheer: Contest runs July 24-31. This is for readers, reviewers, writers, anyone!!
The Prizes:
The prizes will be goodies from the conference and items from my Cafe Press shop. We’re talking author pens, keychains, autographed books, bookmarks, magnets, postcards, etc. etc. The winners will receive a bag of fun stuff, not just one or two items. Any suggestions used in the book will be acknowledged in my Author’s Note along with the name of the suggester!!
(P.S. If your comment doesn’t show up right away, don’t worry. If you haven’t posted here before you’ll end up stored in moderation. I’ll approve you when I check my mail at night!)
Have fun!! I’ll miss you. :kiss: And if you’re feeling generous, could you spread the love by voting for my TRS Feature this month. I’m feeling lonely over there.
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OMG OMG OMG - promo items - I’m the ultimate promo item slut.
Ok, I’ll start off with a location - the gazebo *g*
by Jaynie RThe female name is Zanetta- means a gift of god,
The male name is Alexstros
The place is in the hot tub and a radio plugged in
by Wendiooh, I love contests, this is really cool.
Hi, everyone.
# 1.) Male secondary character name: Phillip
# 2.) Female secondary character names:Cecilia
# 3 & 4.) weapons and locations: a piece of rock/stone found near a pond.
# 5.) hm…”the act”?
by Liz July 24th, 2005 at 8:04 pm1) Gregory
by Liz July 24th, 2005 at 8:06 pm2) Bella
3 & 4) a small dagger found in a museum
I’m going to start with questions 5.
One eyed trouser snake. (It’s so true, isn’t it?)
by Kim July 24th, 2005 at 8:31 pmFor 3 and 4, I’m going to say with a letter opener in the sitting room.
Here’s one for 5: love tunnel.
by Alyssa July 24th, 2005 at 9:00 pm1.) Male secondary character names. Gabriel
2.) Female secondary character names. Allegra
3.) weapons - Meat pounder
4.) locations - Kitchen
great contest!
by Kim July 24th, 2005 at 9:05 pm1) Male - Donovan
by Rebecca Ramer2) Female - Desiree
3) Weapon - Brick
4) Location - Brick Wall
5) One eyed gila monster
1.) Male - Gilliam
by Rebecca Ramer2.) Female - Alexandria
3.) weapons - Letter Opener
4.) locations - Desk
5.) Piece of tail
1.) Male - Anton
by Rebecca Ramer2.) Female - Roxanne
3.) weapons - Single shot pistols
4.) locations - Outside in a duel
5) Up periscope
1.) Male - Sebastian
by Rebecca Ramer2.) Female - Bethany
3.) weapons - Meat cleaver
4.) locations - Kitchen
5.) Drain the lizard
Have a good time at Nationals.
by Jordan July 24th, 2005 at 9:58 pmWhisker biscuit. *g* (I didn’t make that up, I swear.)
by SylviaMale secondary character: Charles
by Maureen July 25th, 2005 at 3:23 am1.) Male - pacey
by Cherie July 25th, 2005 at 3:28 am2.) Female - kyri
3.) weapons - dagger
4.) locations - shed
5) bald headed field mouse
I love this…question number 1
Male - Anthony
by Danielle D July 25th, 2005 at 4:21 am1.) Nicholas
by Christine July 25th, 2005 at 6:31 am2.) Celine, like Kate Beckinsale’s character in “Underworld.”
3.) A Saber
4.) A conservatory
1) Stone
by Jeanette Bowman July 25th, 2005 at 7:02 am2) Mia
3) Letter opener
4) study
5) Shooting dust
I love goodies!!
by Robyn July 25th, 2005 at 7:27 am1) Chester
2) Christine
3) scissors
4) den
5) Heathcliffe and Gertrude playing
Here’s an answer to #1: Andrew, Drew for short.
by Alyssa July 25th, 2005 at 7:45 amJacob
by Robyn July 25th, 2005 at 9:34 amKatherine
fireplace poker
drawing room
parking the car
Anthony
by Robyn July 25th, 2005 at 9:36 amElizabeth
courtyard
stone
Old Faithful erupts
What a great idea for a contest!
How about Nicholas or Nick for short. I love the name Isabel too. And for a weapon, a dagger. What about murder in the boathouse? Did they have boathouses in the historical time period you are writing about? LOL
Thanks! I’ll have to think up some more suggestions. This is fun! :cheer:
by Sara A.1. Her name Collenina
by Wendi2. His name Calvin
3. In the bushes of a police Station
4. The dreaded dagger
Trevor
Lizette
pistols
park
Little bald man-referencing a specific body part :naughty:
body bumping-the act
orbs of pleasure-:think:
love nest-:hand:
Grins*
by Crystal* July 25th, 2005 at 9:48 amIn the study with a family heirloom vase. Pronounced voz, you know. heh
by Crystal* July 25th, 2005 at 9:49 amGrins*
Male Secondary Character - Howard - always secondary never the hero
by Maureen July 25th, 2005 at 10:40 amMaxwell - means Great Spring
Layla - means Dark Beauty
weapon - poison
room - garden
I love thinking up names. Thanks!
by Sara A.1) Simon
by Robyn July 25th, 2005 at 2:11 pm2) Penelope
3) bed chambers
4) hair ornament (long and sharp ended)
5) eating the cherry
how about the bathroom? where someone intentionally fails to cheer someone else up and gets them to od on asprin (sp?)
by tracee July 25th, 2005 at 2:13 pmhow about venting a hatter’s workshop into a bedroom so the victim breathes in the mercury nitrate
by tracee July 25th, 2005 at 2:24 pm1.) Male - Bastian
by Rebecca Ramer2.) Female - Cassiopia
3.) weapons - bow and arrow
4.) locations - behind a tree
5) Scarface
5: Mr Wiggley
by Rebecca Ramergrassy pond
by Rebecca Ramer5: eat at the Y
by Rebecca Ramer5: beaver tail
by Rebecca Ramer5: Bump and grind
by Rebecca Ramer5: split tail
by Rebecca Ramer5: pushing pole
by Rebecca Ramer5: Dip the wick
by Rebecca Ramer5: pushin cushion,
by Rebecca Ramer1.) Male - Marcus
by Rebecca Ramer2.) Female - Melinda
3.) weapons - Sword
4.) locations - in the garden
5:) Fire Breathing Dragon
1.) Male - Drake
by Rebecca Ramer2.) Female - Swan
3.) weapons - Letter opener
4.) locations - library
5.) Pussy-cat
Male - Braden
Female - Nieve
room - stable or barn
weapon - gun
boinking. LOL!
by Sara A.1.) Male secondary character names. Phelan (means wolf, believe it or not) Also Dante.
2.) Female secondary character names. Regina
3.) weapons a knife
4.) locations in a corner of Almacks
Having a side of thighs and a fur burger.(this came from my husband, so what can I say)
by Pamela K. Kinney July 25th, 2005 at 3:07 pmFire breathing dragon ? :?::?::?::?:
by tracee July 25th, 2005 at 3:46 pmhow about injuring someone and contaminating the doctors tools with bacteria?
by tracee July 25th, 2005 at 3:49 pm4. a zoo could be a fun location. Dunno about the weapon though…
by tracee July 25th, 2005 at 3:56 pmLucian or Lucas
Sage or Selene
Weapon - Blunt object
room - kitchen
horizontal mambo (sp?)
by Sara A.2. Tasha
by tracee July 25th, 2005 at 4:06 pmMy dog’s name is Tasha…
1. Zaphod! ha ha ha
by tracee July 25th, 2005 at 4:18 pm1. Parker Ackland
by Kim July 25th, 2005 at 5:42 pm2. Leia Dunstan
Questions 4 & 5
In the kitchen with a skillet:kiss:
by Danielle D July 25th, 2005 at 5:46 pmMale Secondary Character: Clyde
by Maureen July 25th, 2005 at 5:54 pmMale - Darius
Female - Maris
It’s hard coming up with more weapons. How about a rope? And used in the attic.

by Sara A.1) George
by Robyn July 25th, 2005 at 7:14 pm2) Charlotte
3) candle snuffer
4) hall at the top of the stairs
5) hole in one/skin golfing
1.) Daniel
by Mandy July 25th, 2005 at 7:32 pm2.) Miranda
3.) A piece of cloth, used to strangle someone
4.) In the dining room
1. Bradig Conway
by Kim July 25th, 2005 at 8:00 pm2. Faithe Kennicot
OK, changing name to KimW since I see we have another Kim. I hope I remember to do that. haha!
5. Admiral Winky
by Kim July 25th, 2005 at 8:03 pmHow fun!
O.k., Male name: Nigel
Female Name: Rosamund
Weapon: Stilleto
Location: Servant’s staircase
by Suzanna Owens July 25th, 2005 at 8:18 pmCamille
Gregory
ice pick
basement
5) Mah Willy
by Kim July 25th, 2005 at 8:19 pmAnnabel
Paul
Anchor
by the lake
Theres a party in my pants… And your invited
by Kim July 25th, 2005 at 8:25 pm1. Collis Landon
by Kim July 26th, 2005 at 2:59 am2. Ella Everard
5. Big Lebowski
by Kim July 26th, 2005 at 3:00 amMale Secondary Character: Lawrence
by Maureen July 26th, 2005 at 3:30 amMale Secondary Character: Francis
by Maureen July 26th, 2005 at 3:31 amSecondary Male Character: Christopher
by Maureen July 26th, 2005 at 3:33 am:mrgreen:Hi,
by Debby July 26th, 2005 at 5:00 amI can think ofsome great male names. Jared, Sam, Zack, jake, Brett and how about some not used like Jasper or Ken
I like Angel for a female secondary character name.
by Alyssa July 26th, 2005 at 6:49 amAnother name I really like is Amethyst.
by Alyssa July 26th, 2005 at 6:51 am1.) Male - Zander
by BJ Deese July 26th, 2005 at 8:25 am2.) Female - Anista
3.) weapons - flower pot
4.) locations - solarium
1) Beau
by Robyn July 26th, 2005 at 8:50 am2) Molly
3) drowning
4) Lily pond
5) Getting it on
5) Hide the hot dog in the bun
by Robyn July 26th, 2005 at 8:52 am5) spike the Beaver
by Robyn July 26th, 2005 at 8:55 amdoing the nasty
Male - Armand
by Sara A.Female - Samantha
weapon - whip (maybe used to strangle)
room - Study
Oh I just thought of a euphemism - Bumping uglies. LOL!
by Sara A.Male Name: Theodore
by Maureen July 26th, 2005 at 10:55 amMale name: Patrick
by Maureen July 26th, 2005 at 10:56 am5) A roll in the hay
by Robyn July 26th, 2005 at 11:01 amMale name: Harold
by Maureen July 26th, 2005 at 11:03 am5) a quickie
by Robyn July 26th, 2005 at 11:03 amMale name - Mason
Female name - Lucy
Weapon - Knife
by Sara A.Love tool, manhood, shaft. lol
by Sara A.The beast with two backs (for love making)
by Sara A.5) a piece of tail
by Robyn July 26th, 2005 at 2:01 pm5) nookie (do you want some nookie?):wink:
by Robyn July 26th, 2005 at 2:17 pm5) Scroggin
by Rebecca Ramer5) Riding the white horse
by Rebecca Ramer1) Male - Andraes
by Rebecca Ramer2) Female - Dorcus
3) Weapon - Garrote
4) Location - Study
5) screwing
1) Ethan
by Rebecca Ramer2) Ariel
3) Tripping someone
4) Staircase
5) Fur Burger :yay:
Kally and Mikhail
:pirate:
by Jaynie R1) Seymour
by Robyn July 26th, 2005 at 3:04 pm2) Genevieve
3) ballroom
4) flowerpot
1. Ronald
by Alyssa July 26th, 2005 at 3:12 pm3. With the bookcase
by Alyssa July 26th, 2005 at 3:15 pm4. In the library
5. Strawberry-tipped orbs
by Alyssa July 26th, 2005 at 3:35 pm5. Leaking lizard
by Alyssa July 26th, 2005 at 3:36 pm2. Anastasia
by Alyssa July 26th, 2005 at 3:37 pmMale - Bo
by Sara A.Female - Malia
Weapon - Fireplace poker
Sunroom
Male - Sam or Samual
Female - Joanna
Weapon - Shovel
by Sara A.Room - Greenhouse
Throbbing member, Heat seeking moisture missle. :rofl:
by Sara A.Love nubbin, Love tunnel.
One eyed trouser snake.
Knocking boots

by Sara A.Rumpy-pumpy and hanky panky.
by Sara A.5. Pulsing purple staff
by Alyssa July 26th, 2005 at 6:44 pm3. Slingshot
by Alyssa July 26th, 2005 at 6:49 pm4. Summer house
1. David
by Alyssa July 26th, 2005 at 6:50 pm2. Isabelle
by Alyssa July 26th, 2005 at 6:52 pm3. Sewing scissors
by Alyssa July 26th, 2005 at 7:13 pm4. Study
5. Ace in the hole
by Alyssa July 26th, 2005 at 7:18 pmGleaming love sword
Love torpedo
5. Mountainous mangos
by Alyssa July 26th, 2005 at 7:24 pmLove jugs
Beauteous clouds of repose
1. Atwood Scarborough
by KimW July 26th, 2005 at 7:52 pm2. Deana Ashley
5. Cave Hunter
by KimW July 26th, 2005 at 7:52 pm1) Jefferson
by Robyn July 26th, 2005 at 8:45 pm2) Winnifred
5) humping:shifty:
by Robyn July 26th, 2005 at 8:47 pmpeople like to live on flood plains. how about a mass murder where someone blows up a dam and floods the area?
by tracee July 26th, 2005 at 9:01 pm5) a nooner (this one is old)
by Robyn July 26th, 2005 at 9:03 pm:rofl:
I like this smiley!
Anyway, for #2 how about serendipity? (like the pink sea creature :rofl::rofl: )
by tracee July 26th, 2005 at 9:03 pm5)poking in the bush:wink:
by Robyn July 26th, 2005 at 9:06 pmJust saw that someone suggested amethyst - I like that one!
not so keen on the common ones (pearl, garnet, ruby, etc.)
obsidian is nice though
wonder why girls names are pretty rocks and guys are ugly (eg slate)
3 & 4 - painting poison on someone’s cat’s claws (one who is known to scratch). Then the next time the cat scratches the owner, the poison is introduced. location would prob be in the house but obviously not under the murder’s control.
by tracee July 26th, 2005 at 9:11 pm3 & 4
I’ve always liked the icicle as a murder weapon idea (don’t recall where I first saw it though… Alfred Hitchcock mag maybe??)
Could be an ambush between the house and the stable…
by tracee July 26th, 2005 at 9:16 pmfemale name: Norma
by Maureen July 27th, 2005 at 3:33 amFemale Name: Bernadette
by Maureen July 27th, 2005 at 3:34 amFemale name: Louise
by Maureen July 27th, 2005 at 3:35 amFemale Name: Estelle
by Maureen July 27th, 2005 at 3:36 amFemale name: Gertrude
by Maureen July 27th, 2005 at 3:37 amfor a female name, how abut Marissa
by Debby July 27th, 2005 at 3:38 am1. Langford Atherton (you could call him Lane)
by KimW July 27th, 2005 at 3:57 am2. Nara Reed
5. palm pilot
by KimW July 27th, 2005 at 3:58 amI haven’t read anyone else’s comments so don’t get wacked out if I say the same thing.
by Melissa July 27th, 2005 at 4:17 amMen’s names: James, Percy, Quincy, Iggy, Damian
Woman’s names: Melissande, Lilly, Kenya
weapons: q-tip, garrote
locations: bathroom, stable
euphemisms: twigs and berries, meat and two bits, undercarriage, bash the bish (masturbate)
Sylvia, you have a great set of…smilies! :yay:
5) get your rocks off :naughty:
by Robyn July 27th, 2005 at 8:10 am5) bump and grind:smile:
by Robyn July 27th, 2005 at 8:11 am1) Sloan St.James
by Robyn July 27th, 2005 at 8:15 am2) Gabriella Dumont
3) library
4) poisoned spirits
5)making whoopee:hug:
by Robyn July 27th, 2005 at 9:06 amFemale name: Elsie
by Maureen July 27th, 2005 at 10:19 amFemale name: Samantha
by Maureen July 27th, 2005 at 10:20 amFemale name: Vivian
by Maureen July 27th, 2005 at 10:21 amFemale name: Margaret
by Maureen July 27th, 2005 at 10:22 am1) Cadan
by Robyn July 27th, 2005 at 10:57 am2) Mattie
5) the love pump
by Robyn July 27th, 2005 at 12:01 pm1. Garrick Sheldon
by KimW July 27th, 2005 at 7:28 pm2. Adia Huntington
Hand warmer…that’s so true.
by KimW July 27th, 2005 at 7:29 pmHey, for a weapon, how about a computer speaker or key board or a beautiful heart paperwieght.
by Debby July 28th, 2005 at 3:49 am1.) Male secondary character names. AIDAN
by Sue A.2.) Female secondary character names. MADISON
3.) weapons STILETTO SHOE
4.) locations AT THE OFFICE
5.) and just for fun - your favorite sexual euphemisms FLAGRANTE DELICTO
weapon: a drapery cord
by Maureen July 28th, 2005 at 4:09 am5) wee Willy Wonka
by Robyn July 28th, 2005 at 7:23 am1) Serge
by Robyn July 28th, 2005 at 7:26 am2) Anastasia
3) horse’s reins
4) in the carriage (coach)
weapon: a vase
by Maureen July 28th, 2005 at 8:03 aman antique dagger
by Maureen July 28th, 2005 at 8:03 am#5: how about ‘his love dragon’ ?
:rofl:
by Carol July 28th, 2005 at 8:10 amI have a TON of stuff!!! Books, bookmarks, postcards, coverflats, notebooks, keyhiders, nail files!! Good Grief. *g*
Some good, some homemade, some fabulous.
I need another suitcase…
by Sylvia3) drawing room
by Robyn July 28th, 2005 at 2:36 pm4) chess piece
1) Robert
by Robyn July 28th, 2005 at 2:37 pm2) Camille
1. Walker Hurst
by KimW July 28th, 2005 at 7:31 pm2. Chelsea Granger
1)Charles Dumont
2)Frederica Sailer
by Robyn July 28th, 2005 at 9:51 pm1. Aric Ogden
by KimW July 29th, 2005 at 2:47 am2. Carolina Colburn
weapon: a statue
by Maureen July 29th, 2005 at 3:19 amweapon: the old standby - the fireplace poker
by Maureen July 29th, 2005 at 3:21 am