Super Secret Twilight Blog

Introducing Ang Writes

2012-02-13T10:28:00.000-08:00

BOO!!!

Thought ya got rid of me, eh?

Bwahahaha

not.quite.yet.

What more could I possible have to say?

You have no idea.

But I'll keep this one simple.

So...

Promoting myself.

I suck at it.

Like really really suck at it.

It makes me feel all weirdy and off balance.

Part of it has to do with my

self-deprecating retardedness.

Apparently I never got over the whole

teenage awkward stage.

Might be the key to my twi-session.

who know?

Anyway...

When I posted I was shutting down SSTB

I expected maybe two hits and no comments.

Once again,

I was proven wrong.

Not only did the post get some of the most

heart felt awesome comments EVER

but it garnered a ton of hits
and a new follower.

Color me surprised.

Which got me pondering

maybe y'all care where I go next.

Maybe... just maybe.

See Super Secret has been a blast all these years.

But I've been doing it in the shadows all ninja like.

Now I'm going legit.

Tellin' ya sorta where I live.

Showin' pictures of meself.

Oh and there's the thing about being a writer

(aren't we all)

who's gonna try to get published.

Yerp. Yerp. Yerp.

Since caring is sharing

I thought I'd share with you, my super secret twi-fans!

So here it is,

my new home:

She's a beaut, no?

The bestie made it for me.

You should seeee the whole blog.

No, really, you should.

Just clickity click here or on the banner above and

it will take you to my new home away from home on the webernet.

There's even a rambly post awaiting you.

Comments welcomed.
Follows too.
I'd love for you to join me on this new journey.
Because without you all these years

I wouldn't be here right now.

And that's the sappy pappy truth.

Whether you follow the link or not.

Whether you never think of cutie and her insanity again.

I thank you for the last three years.

I thank you for the laughs.

For the crazy.

For the awesome.

But most of all,

I thank you for the support.

One day,
when I'm all big and shizzle

(insert eye roll)

y'all will be on the top of my thank you list.

Look for it.

I'll make it all long and rambly

just.for.you.

Yours forever truly,

cutie

SSTB to be taken down

2012-01-27T13:27:00.000-08:00

Well, hello there, friends.

cutie here with an important message.

The bestie and I have decided it is time to shut 'er down.

In plain speak, sstb will be taken off the world wide web in the next week or so.

It's been a blasty blast sharin' with y'all our twi-love.

from the precious to the fan-fic to music and more.
Hey remember when we discussed Wide Awake?
Or how about that time TIT licked the screen?
Or what about all the fun we had doing whatever Yoda told us to do?
And how 'bout the wonderment that is Tasha's snark?
Oh and let's not forget the good old days when the Pig was around and we talked for hours.
When Pushy and uhyesplease commented day and night and became my first followers!
Or when the Twitards & PB commented and followed and I about pooped my pants!!
And oh.so.may.memories.
*ponders the awesome*

Where was I?
Oh yes.

Never fear, we aren't leavin' the webernets.

In fact, our newest adventure in blogging shall be bestie to bestie,

a blog on which we plan to talk about all our favey fave things

and share our thoughts on life in general.

We'd love to see you over there.

Also, I cutie (also known as Angela, Ang for short)
will be starting a blog simply named:
angcanhaswrite --better known as ang writes
where I shall share with you my journey as a writer.
Fancy that, eh?
I'd love to see y'all over there.
Follow me on the twitter thing and I'll keep y'all updated on the blog.

I guess the question begs to be asked--

Have we lost our twilight love?
Not really, it's more like we realize here on sstb
we are stuck talkin' 'bout one topic-- Twilight.

And that just seems a damn shame.
Blasphemous?
Maybe.

You can rest easy knowin' we're out there somewhere,

wee Edwards in our pockets and twi-socks keepin' our toes warm.

And that we shall never forget the good times we've had with you,

our fellow twilighters.

VIVA LA TWILIGHT!

Yours forever in twi-love,

Twilight Tuesday: the one where we pretend we've been blogging this whole time...

2011-11-08T01:22:00.000-08:00

Well kiddies, Breaking Dawn is 10 days away *dancesondesk*

... we've seen the movie trailers, the official stills, the junket interviews,

...and possibly saved all the leaked pictures to your computer. ahem. oh yea, me neither.

I may or may not be listening to the soundtrack on repeat.

I'm not gonna lie,

I would give my first born Renesmee to visit cutie at SSTB Headquarters

for the release of Breaking Dawn before the spawn,

but I don't have any children to sell on the black market....

so that plan was totally foiled.

I did, however, manage to persuade the man into letting me fly to Anchorage

for the midnight showing with my friend and twicrack pusher, Marcy.

Last year I didn't travel to see Eclipse and waited the extra 4 weeks for it to come to Nome...

honestly, it was pure torture. but with the hype seemingly slowing down for BD,

(which I feel is due to the lag in release time *ahem* Summit.)

I debated on whether or not I should spend the money to see it opening night.

Am I the only one here that has been feeling this way, or is everyone still just as pumped as ever?

The cutes is basically buried in homework and only comes out to watch Vampire Diaries.

...mmm Damon.

aaaaaaaanyways....

if you are traveling for opening night, where are you headed?

Are you taking your gaggle of Mini-Edwards to the theater or are you keeping it low key and only wearing your twilight jewelry and edward undahpants?

I pretty much have a different twilight shirt to wear each day I'm in A-town...so yea...

that's not like going overboard at all.

The Return of Super Smexy errr Saturday!!!!

2011-06-01T12:23:00.000-07:00

You're welcome.

Fangirl Friday: The Glee Edition

2011-05-26T04:00:00.000-07:00

cutie: Oh … what’s that you say?

We can only talk about Twilight here?

Pfffffff

We ‘bout to break this shizzel down all crazy like!

You with me best?!

kg: hellz yes.

warning: epic season finale spoilers and rambles ahead

kg: First, I'm tired of them writing original songs. the first two were good, these last two were straight up meh with a side of lame-sauce.
cutie: A-flippin’-gree-ance! I vote for more episodes like the Mac, Brittney Spears, and Madonna.
kg: Also, Quinn needs slapped.
cutie: For realz. However, I must say, her hair is fabulously adorable!
kg: I heart Quinn's new haircut. But, more importantly, Kurt and Rachel’s duet was amazeballz.

cutie: Hands down: Best song of the whole show. How cute are they?!

kg: The Finchel date was SOOOOOO cute. I almost threw my remote at the tv when Rachel walked away.

cutie: Rachel is retarded. Someone cue Quinn to slap her again!
kg: Also, Lady and the Tramp ftw!
cutie: Okay... THAT was the best song of the whole damn show. Those boys are sooooofa king a-dork-able.
kg: Jesse = gag.
cutie: *blah* You know my personal feelings on Jesse, best. For realz, next thing ya know he’s gonna be trying to get Kurt in the sack. The end.

cutie: Duuuude. Don’t look so surprised.

We’re all thinkin’ it!

kg: The onstage kiss was definitely "the Superman of kisses — it came with its own cape.” EPIC.
cutie: Nothin’ more need be said. Can someone please explain why the kiss was such a bad thing? It was cute and heartfelt. Am I missing something? *clearly clueless*
kg: Can we get a video of that kiss? I need an instant replay...stat!
cutie: Yes-um. We sure can.

kg: Totally sad that they didn't make showcase, but srsly that kiss was totes worth it.
cutie: They should have won (okay maybe not won the whole thing but at least placed. wtf?!).
Dear producers, Stop spending so much time trying to ruin the lives of clueless, attention starved spoiler whore extras and start writing plots that make sense.
kg: And, can I get a SQUEE for Sam and Mercedes? too cute!!
cutie: Trouty mouth: FTW!

kg: Blaine = I wanna jump his pretend gay bones.

kg: don’t look directly into his eyes....*thud*

cutie: I....already did. *cutie melts*

cutie: *pretends to be Kurt* *mouths* “I love you so much....” *swa-oon*
kg: My heart freakin’ squee’d when he said that!
cutie: They just.might.be my favorite couple on the show! They are soooo adorable together!
kg: *clears throat* I’M SO EFFIN' GLAD RACHEL AND FINN ARE BACK TOGETHER!!
cutie: YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
kg: Mr. Shue and Redhead need to get together like for seriously.
cutie: They need to knock the boots, no doubt. And can I just say Mr. Shoe is a moron?
kg: oh I freakin love Brittany talking about them all being a family and how everyone will be waiting to see if Tina and Mike Chang's babies are Asian too. Killed me dead.
cutie: She slays me! And I’m super glad her and Santana had their moment, ya know?
kg: Am I missing anything? I'm sure I am. I may need to watch it again. yes, I think I must. =)
cutie: Hm.... I was a little sad the Puckster didn’t have more lines in the final ep., but lets be honest, there are just tooooooo many story lines going on. However, yes, we must watch again!
kg: oh Puck is freakin’ awesome. I love the girl advice he gave Finn... hilarious.
cutie: And we need a return of Ms. Holly Go Lightly and some more face time with that football dude who’s got the hots for Kurt.
kg: And Beist?! where the hello did Beist go?

Annnnnnnd now!!!

season two favey faves with the boss and cuters.

Favorite (group) songs of the season:
Why pick one when you can pick two?

Tis the cutie motto.

Pure Imagination

Loser Like Me

kg’s favorite solo:
“My Man”

cutie note: win.
kg: *tears*

kg's favorite song that was better than the original:
"Firework"

cutie’s favorite couple song:
Quinn + Trouty Mouth aka The Bieber.

cutie's favorite Warbler song:

cutie: Blaine... I will go anywhere you want as long as we'z be alone.

Favorite diva off:
Mercedes & Rachel show Rent whose the boss.

Favorite Brittany quote(s):

1. ''When I pulled my hamstring, I went to a misogynist.''
2. ''Did you know that dolphins are just gay sharks?... Yeah.”
3. “I made him a card that said heart attacks are just from loving too much.”
4. “I’m more talented than all of you I see that clearly now. It’s Brittany... Bitch.”
5.“Please don’t pull out my teeth, when I smile I’ll look like an adult baby but with boobs”

Favorite Puck quote:

"You need to ask her out tonight. Take her on one of those big awful dates you see on those unwatchable romantic comedies that you grow a vagina with if you watch all the way through."

Favorite New Character:

Favorite Episode:
cutie: Oh man... this is a hard one to pick.
I must say, the episode that made me cry the most was The Funeral.
It might be my favorite!
But I also really loved the Brittney one cause Brittney cracked me up!

kg: I really liked the Sexy episode.
Not only did Holly Holiday rocked my face off with
“Do You Wanna Touch Me”,
but all the songs in that episode were pretty amazeballz.

What we could live without:
cutie: I cutie could live without all the unnecessary drama for the sake of drama.
Ya know what I’m sayin’ g-money?
kg: word.

Prediction for the future:
kg: I swear to G.O.D. if Finn and Rachel break-up at any point during season 3 I will cut a bitch.
cutie: I am with you. Which bitch we be slicin’? I say Jesse St. Lame.
kg: *snort* Jesse St. Sucks, for sure.

We will now leave you with this wonderment....

Books vs Movies: What say you?

2011-05-04T09:15:00.000-07:00

A realization has strucketh me. Well, okay, it's not a new revelation, to me or anyone else 'round here. I'm sure most people don't even think about it any more nor do they even think it's a big enough deal to talk about, but frankly, I'm curious. Blah blah blah, cutie rambles far too much when she drinks coffee. Let's get to the point.

We posted a few days *coughsweekscough* ago about the missing Stephenie Meyer (a search and rescue ops that is underway as we speak). And, to be frank, it would appear that people don't give a damn and that's how she's been able to stay under the radar. Which begs the question: Is the fandom now more dedicated to the movies than the books? Has the creator been pushed aside for something (in the eyes of the fans) better? Is this because Meyer's has disappeared and become hard for the fans to connect with? Or simply due to a well defined jaw and a set of washboard abs?

I'm a bookworm, through and through, that ain't no secret. So whilst I'm a sucker for the "jawline of wonderment," I can hands down say, without any doubt that I would take the books over the movies any ole day of the week. But have I become the minority? Or was I always a part of the minority? So, the question that begs to be asked is:

Ready. Steady. Ya know it doesn't hurt to comment. We promise.

Green Is Good

2011-04-14T15:27:00.000-07:00

Yesterday marked Super Secret and I'z two year bloggy anniversary!
Can ya believe it?!

As per usual, we here on Super Secret are a day late and a dollar short.

*shrugs*

What better way to celebrate then kickin' it old skool
with the first background that ever graced this blog.
Complete with kissy prom!
*Swa-woon!*

As Mr. Molina would say:

Green is good!

And we couldn't agree more.
What other things do we have in store 'round here?
Oh....
*grins devilishly*
You'll see.
For now,
THANK YOU to all our followers and lurkers
who have stuck with us over the years!!
You complete us!

My Heart Songs

2011-03-06T11:28:00.000-08:00

Nostalgia is the air, my friends.

It's filling up my lungs.

I'm not really sure what has me all sentimental.

Maybe it's the fact that Super Secret Twilight Blog's

two year birthday is right around the corner.

And, for better or worse, over the last two years

I have been blogging here on the internets.

However, I think the most amazing fact is not how long

I have been blogging but that you take the time to read it.

A fact that really knocked my socks off this week

when kg and I posted for the first time in months and we

not only got the hits to prove that peeps are still out there,

but a couple of comments too!

See...

I guess I just got to a place here on Super Secret

where I felt the party was over.

Long story short:

I lost a few loved ones.

I noticed a few interweb friends moved on.

And I just got...

wellllll

bummed would be a great word to describe my feelings.

Go ahead, take a moment to roll your eyes at me and my bloggy emo.
I know I am.

The mister kept telling me to stop my bitchin' and moaning,

get back on the damn horse, and start blogging here again,

that we had an audience that cared.

But I had the woe is me'z.

During it all, the very thought of delorting

or walking away from SSTB made me feel sick inside.

I love this blog.

I love the people who I have met through it.

The fun times we've had.

And the thought of walking away from it frankly makes

me want to upchuck.

Soooo....

After talkin' with my bloggy partner in crime, kg,

we've decided to kick it old skool for a while here on SSTB.

Bring back such oldies as:
Your Turn Mondays

(Which was a lamely named feature.)

My Twilight Soundtrack

(Oh yeah!)

Fan Fic Friday

(Why the hell not.)

Annnd last but not least

Super Smexy Saturdays.

Because how could we have a party without the smexy?

Who knows?
Maybe we'll bring back a few old layouts.

My personal favorites being my lovely lil green blog that could
featuring my first banner here on SSTB made by kg

and Danny's wonderment The Meadow.
And who knows maybe we will revisit some old topics.

No schedule. No pressure.

Let's just bring back the fun to SSTB.

kg and I are in.

That just leaves you....

In conclusion:
What would a sappy post from me be without a song to go along with it?
It's funny how things start. Isn't it?

See ya 'round the net real soon.
*hugs*

Where is Stephenie Meyer?!

2011-03-04T16:17:00.000-08:00

Missing:
Stephenie Meyer

Age: 38

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Brown

Height: 5'4"

Goes by the nicknames: SteMe and Steph

Current location: Unknown to fans around the world.

(or at least us lowly fans 'round here)

Occupation: ~~occasional~~ writer

Last book published: Breaking Dawn

publish date August 2, 2008

(and no we don't count Bree as a novel nor the Twilight Guide.

The end.)

We here at Super Secret Twilight Blog HQ have become greatly concerned over the health and well being of one of our favey fave authors, Ms. Stephenie Meyer. We have checked her website, there is no news. We have Google Searched "Stephenie Meyer where is she?" and come up short. We checked her IMDB page, no luck. Wiki, nothing current. We've looked through our trusted Twi-blog rolls, their in the dark too. We swung by Little Brown, nada. Short of hiding in the bushes outside her house (which we will deny venomously), we are at a loss as to where the fair lady is, why she is not communicating with her fans, and what she is doing. No, here we don't count the hiring of a new director for The Host or the filming of Breaking Dawn as something new from Ms. Meyer. This is a trick. A ploy to set us off course. To distract us so that we are blind to the fact that she has gone missing. Vanished! We fear for her very life! For why else would she stone wall her fans with a silence so heavy if not for any other reason then aliens have abducted her! [kg: maybe an alligator ate her in Baton Rouge?!! cutie: I shudder to think!!!]

We beg anyone and everyone to keep an eye out for her! If you see her, do not approach, she may startle and run. Please contact SSTB immediately and we will send out our very own Super Secret Search & Rescue Squad. They are standing by at a moments notices to help our dear Ms. Meyer! This hasty team will ~~tie her up~~ take her home, ~~demand she finish Midnight Sun~~ bake her cupcakes, and ~~fire~~ call her web master and sweetly tell him to get off his ass, and, in general, we will get her connected back with her fans. We will not rest until we have found our beloved Ms. Meyer. If you have any information, email us at supersecrettwilightblog@gmail.com or call 1-555-SparklesAreForAwesome.

We do this not for us (*coughbullshitcough*) but for the sake of all Twilighters and lovers of Meyer everywhere! Those countless fans (as numerous as the stars) who have spent the last six plus years dedicating both their time and their pocket books to the wonderment of Twilight, by promoting it, blogging about it, buying all the New Moon DVDs, and oh.so.much.more. You deserve answers, my friends, and we are here to get them!

And we have this to say to her abductors:

Whom ever you are,

where ever you have taken her,

we will find you and we will not be held responsible for our actions!

WORD!

*drops mic walks off*

I saw this...

2011-02-28T11:08:00.000-08:00

and thought of you.

That's right you sitting right...

you know... there.

And I was thinking:

Why did I stop blogging on sstb?
And myself just didn't have a good answer.

Did I lose the Twilight mojo?
cutie: Not really... maybe?

kg: umm yes.

Did I just get bored?

cutie: Nope.
kg: *blinkblink*

Did I run out of things to say?
cutie: Bwahahahah
kg: *snorts*

Yeah, that would be the day.

So, whilst the boss and I regroup and figure out why

we've been so lame, I just wanted y'all to know

that I'm here.

I haven't given up on sstb.

I'm just full of fail
kg: *raises hand* I haz double fail.

ornaments & conversations

2010-12-02T18:17:00.000-08:00

My sister-in-law bought me the new Hallmark Twilight ornament.

It is front and center on our Christmas Tree.

Aside from bringing a huge (albeit shame-faced) smile to my face,

it inspired the following conversation between myself and

my oldest lil cutie. She is ten. She's in 5th grade.
It went a lil something like this:

not so wee lil cutie: A group of girls at my school are Team Jacob.
cutie: *face scrunches up with disgust*
not so wee lil cutie: They have a picture of him with his shirt off, and they say he is hot.
cutie: That's gross.
not so wee lil cutie: *insert giggling eye roll* Oh Mom.
cutie: Well, I guess for someone your age he might be hot,

but to me... That's just gross.
not so wee lil cutie: *giggles more* What Team would you want me to be on Mom?
cutie: Team Edward.
not so wee lil cutie: What if I was Team Jacob?
cutie: Then I'd have to disown you.
not so wee lil cutie: *giggles even more* You mean you'd be upset?
cutie: No. I mean you'd have to move out.

Hush, Hush Discussion Chapters 25-27

2010-10-18T15:33:00.000-07:00

Well, hello there! Welcome to Super Secret Twilight Blog's hush, hush book discussion. Over the next ~~ten~~ ~~seven~~ ~~six~~ ~~five~~ ~~four~~ ~~three~~ ummm zero? lol week every Wednesday (har har har), a new set of chapters will be discussed by various guest posters. Recaps of these discussion will post on the following Monday. For the complete schedule of chapters and the dates they shall be discussed click here. Also, we are hosting a giveaway for all those who are actively involved with the discussion. Click here to view what the prize is and how you can enter. Just a friendly warning, the following post will contain spoilers from the novel. So I beg of thee, if you have not read the novel, I highly recommend you do not read this discussion post, but instead rush out to your local book store, buy it asap, and read it tonight so you can join in!

And lastly, I ask that commenters refrain from discussing any chapters that have not been discussed already. There are readers who are partaking in this discussion who have not finished the novel. I would hate for a pivotal plot point to be revealed. Any spoilers that are shared will be deleted immediately. I thank you in advance for your cooperation.

If you missed last discussion post on chapters 22-24 by Tasha please clickity click here. This week's post on Chapters 25-27 is written by Amber from Eyes Of Amber!! She is the reason I read hush, hush and, thusly, I shall adore her far into forever. Without further ado let's get this party started!

Chapter 25
It’s been a seriously long night for Nora. She’s now waiting for Patch to come back to the hotel with the jeep afraid that at any moment Dabria will jump out of the shadows and try to kill her. He takes her home to a dark house that they both check to be sure it’s empty before Patch leaves her to go through Dabria’s office at the high school.

The bad weather and road flooding has kept her mother away, but Nora now has the emergency cell phone. She got Vee’s voicemail then discovered Dabria waiting for her in the kitchen. Turns out she’s smarter than they gave her credit for and waited at the end of the road until Patch was gone to avoid detection.

There are a few revelations that come from this little meeting when Dabria isn’t trying to kill Nora. She sees Nora as Patch’s mistake and she plans to remedy that for him. While she did follow them shopping and attack Vee, she was not the one spying outside of Nora’s window. Her main goal is to get Patch his wings back and she does not intend to let Nora stand in the way any longer.

Dabria says that Patch isn’t hanging around because he loves Nora, it’s because he wants to kill her. He plans to use her as a sacrifice (here is that word again) because she is a descendant of his vassal, Chauncey. Killing her would make him human. She then pulls out a knife and promises that because she is an angel of death, she’ll carry her soul through the veil to the afterlife immediately.

Chase ensues and Nora ends up hiding in the flue of her mother’s bedroom fireplace. When she can’t find Nora, Dabria decides to just burn the house down to force her out. She starts in the bedroom. Nora is able to sneak on once Dabria goes on to continue her search and make her way to her bedroom. Just as she’s about to climb out the window she hears someone coming. She hides in her closet and calls 911. She starts chucking shoes at the mysterious shadowy figure only to discover that it is Patch.

He pulls her from the closet and takes her in his arms. She fills him in about Dabria and he promises to take care of it. He gives her his keys and tells her to drive straight to Delphic, then gives her a kiss. On her way, Nora calls Vee’s mother to check on her and let her know that she thinks Vee is in danger. She heads for the theater, completely ignoring Patch’s instructions.

Chapter 26
Since Nora obviously has trouble following directions, she ignores the fact she’s going to have to answer to Patch for putting herself in danger and drives straight to the theater to look for Vee. What movie does she purchase a ticket for? The Sacrifice, of course. There just isn’t any getting away from that word.

There are only 2 screens at the theater so it doesn’t take Nora long to figure out that Vee doesn’t seem to be there. Suddenly she isn’t alone as Patch appears offering her popcorn and telling her to get up and leave the theater with him. She asks him if he’s truly planning to use her as a sacrifice to become human. Hilarity ensues as the couple in the next row becomes extremely irritated with Nora’s talking and thinks she’s lost her mind because Patch has made them believe that they can’t see him.

When she finally agrees to leave to talk to him, just where does Patch take her? To the women’s restroom, of course. This seems to be a favorite hang out of Patch’s. Quite interesting. Patch comes clean with her and answers her questions more than he ever has before. He tells her that she is the reason he came to school, but he’s not intending to sacrifice her. He shares with her the story of how he fell, and how the girl who caused him to fall grew old and died. He doesn’t regret it though, because otherwise he wouldn’t have met Nora.

They discuss her birthmark and he confirms that it does mean that she is a descendant of Chauncey, on her father’s side. He assures her that he doesn’t plan to kill her because she tops the list of people who are important to him. She begins to notice that his stomach is so hard, the skin doesn’t even give under her hands. Suddenly, the thought of him killing her is no longer the reason she’s worried about being locked up in the bathroom with him. Patch’s little speech about all kinds of right is all kinds of heat inducing. So much so that she goes for the fire alarm. He gets into her mind and keeps her from being able to pull it.

He tells her to be honest, they both have it bad for each other and then he puts his mouth on hers and makes sure their bodies contact in strategic places. Such a very bad boy, our Patch. Nora thinks to herself that he is the very worst kind of wrong…so wrong he felt right. He tells her they have unfinished business, but before they can attend to that, her phone rings and she manages to contact the few brain cells still thinking about something other than Patch and his close proximity and answer it.

Vee is at the school with Elliot and Jules where they broke in to play hide and seek. (Really? Such deviants.) They need another partner. When Nora doesn’t immediately agree, Elliot takes the phone and tells her if she doesn’t show up, there is a tree outside with Vee’s name on it.

Quotes…this chapter is full of fabulous ones, it was really hard to choose.

“You want me to come clean, I will. I’ll tell you everything. Who I am and what I’ve done. Every last detail. I’ll dig it all up, but you have to ask. You have to want it. You can see who I was, or you can see who I am now. I’m not good, but I was worse.”

“All this time I’ve hated myself for it. I thought I’d given it up for nothing. But if I hadn’t fallen, I wouldn’t have met you.”

“There are all kinds of right. On the spectrum, we’re still in the safe zone. Definitely right. Usually right. Mostly right. Maybe right.”

Chapter 27
Nora tells Patch about Elliot and his possible connection to the murder at Kinghorn. When she shares her concerns about Vee’s safety, they discover that Patch has never seen Jules. He had no idea there was anyone other than Vee and Elliot with Nora the night at Delphic. He agrees to take Nora with him to the school provided that she’ll stay in the jeep.

They quickly discover that the driver’s side tires have been attacked with a screwdriver. Always the bad boy, Patch’s immediate reaction is to hotwire a car. Nora has a better plan and goes back in to borrow a car from the janitor, Brandt, who just happened to see the two of them exit the girls’ bathroom together.

When the original request is turned down, Patch flashes some money to make Brandt change his mind and even throws in some extra for gas. Nora seemed a bit perturbed that Patch didn’t have any more faith in her persuasion skills. She had helped Brandt out on a project before. When she questioned him about the large amount of cash he was carrying, Patch said it was from a pool game.

The two drove to the school in Brandt’s multi-rust-colored beater and pulled into the parking lot. Nora immediately had a bad feeling but Patch told her to stay in the car. Dressed in his usual dark attire, Patch quickly blended into the night as he crossed to street toward the school.

Questions:

1. I’m completely confused as to how Dabria can think that murdering Nora wouldn’t cause her to lose her wings. I get that she’s an angel of death, but I think her motives would be an issue here. What do you think?
2. Does Patch really intend to use Nora as a sacrifice so that he can become human?
3. Just what is it with Patch and women’s bathrooms?
4. What did you think of his little stunt in the theater?
5. In the last chapter, Dabria said that she “fell” for Patch when she saw him again. In this chapter, Patch rips off her wings…making her a fallen angel. Such irony, don’t you think?
6. So what is the deal with Jules? He’s seemed like a strange character all along, but why hasn’t Patch ever seen him?
7. Does Nora asking Patch were the money came from demonstrate that she still isn't sure just how much she can trust him? Of course, she did just witness him about to steal a car.

consistently tardy & a gift

2010-10-14T12:44:00.000-07:00

I know... I know.

But come on now,

after nearly two years of blogging y'all should know by now

when I say I am flaky and always late to the party

I'm not just saying that.

Actions, my friends, they always speak louder.

Soooo...

The hush, hush discussion's last two posts will go up as follows:

Ch 25-27 - Monday Oct 18th written by Amber of EofA
Ch 28-30 - Wednesday Oct 20th written by TIT&TAT
(um... TIT, I forgot about our post, did you? *chuckles*)
Epic recap to end all recaps posting on:
Monday Oct 25th come hell or high water.

As far as the giveaway goes:
I will announce the winner during the epic recap.

For now---

I leave you with this little gift from me to you:

Beautiful, no?
You're welcome.
Until next time.
Yours truly,

Hush, Hush Discussion Chapters 22-24

2010-09-29T13:00:00.000-07:00

Well, hello there! Welcome to Super Secret Twilight Blog's hush, hush book discussion. Over the next ~~ten~~ ~~seven~~ ~~six~~ ~~five~~ ~~four~~ three weeks every Wednesday, a new set of chapters will be discussed by various guest posters. Recaps of these discussion will post on the following Monday. For the complete schedule of chapters and the dates they shall be discussed click here. Also, we are hosting a giveaway for all those who are actively involved with the discussion. Click here to view what the prize is and how you can enter. Just a friendly warning, the following post will contain spoilers from the novel. So I beg of thee, if you have not read the novel, I highly recommend you do not read this discussion post, but instead rush out to your local book store, buy it asap, and read it tonight so you can join in!

And lastly, I ask that commenters refrain from discussing any chapters that have not been discussed already. There are readers who are partaking in this discussion who have not finished the novel. I would hate for a pivotal plot point to be revealed. Any spoilers that are shared will be deleted immediately. I thank you in advance for your cooperation.

If you missed last discussion post on chapters 19-21 by Danny and myself please clickity click here. This week's post on Chapters 22-24 is Tasha from Something Less Productive who has come out of her bloggy hiatus to join in our little discussion! So without further ado I give you, Tasha.

I'm back from my "self-imposed-bloggy-hiatus" juuuuust for y'all.
Or for a naked Patch.
Nah...it's for y'all.

Alright...now for the serious business:

Chapter 22 (Patch. In. The. Shower.):
Nora and Patch arrive at a sleazy motel; she's hoping for a phone call and he is maybe hoping for something else. (At least, I like to think he is.) After banter with the offbeat desk clerk, we realize there will be no phone call (no electricity) and Nora will be spending the night with Patch. *sigh* So lucky.

While Nora is showering, she is thinking she can handle sleeping half-naked in the same bed with Patch. More like coaching herself...making herself believe that she can handle it, but she knows better.

"...Early on I'd felt drawn to Patch by a mysterious force field. Now I felt drawn to him by something entirely different. Something with a lot of heat involved. A connection tonight was inevitable."

Oooooh yeah.

After her shower and internal pep talk, Nora's only option for dry clothes are her camisole and panties. She steps out of the bathroom after asking Patch to blow the candle out.

"My clothes are soaked. I don't have anything to wear." I heard the sound of wet fabric sliding like a squeegee over his skin. "Lucky me." His shirt landed in a wet heap at our feet."

How she remains strong and NOT a puddle on the floor...I'll never know.

Guess who is next on the shower list? Mmmhmm. Patch. While he's obviously wet and naked on the other side of the bathroom door, Nora is sitting on the floor letting the previous events of the night sink in. Maybe that's the only reason why she's not tearing down the bathroom door. I mean...it's Patch. In the shower. This is why I'm Vee in this story and not Nora. I have no will power.

So while Nora is worrying herself to death about the disappearing dead bag lady, Vee hanging out with that skeevy Elliot kid, her own safety while Patch is around and her general sanity...Patch is out of the shower in wet, low hanging jeans. And that's it.

She is totally checking him out too! We all are. Then in true Patch form he asks..."Which side of the bed do you want?"

Yours. Oh...wait. That's me. Not Nora.

Patch pulls Nora up off the floor and she realizes being so close to him is chipping away at her resistance. Then she notices the mirror behind him and sees the upside-down V scars on his back.

"Without thinking, I slid my hands up his chest and around to his back."

"...I froze, the tip of my finger quivering on his scar. It took me a moment to realize it wasn't actually my finger moving, but me. All of me."

Theeeeeen everything goes black. My first thought after reading that the first time...she passed out. Patch is too bad and too hot. They're both half-naked. Hell. I'd pass out too.

The burning age-old question for this chapter:
What do you think Patch is wearing under those wet, low hanging jeans? Boxers? Boxer briefs? Or dear underwear gods...is he going commando?

Chapter 23 (It's a loooong, very informative chapter. Bare with me.):
Nora is inside Bo's Arcade...still in her underwear. She's confused. I'm confused. She spots Patch playing poker. After several attempts to get his attention she notices no one can see or hear her. Aaaaah...I got it now. It's a flashback..or flashforward? Like the "ghosts of Christmas pasts?" I dunno.

Nora finds a calender on the wall and it's August. Hmm...so flashback? I guess. I'm still confused.

Bo alerts Patch to a visitor wanting to speak to him upstairs. Patch finishes his game and moves to a pool table to await his visitor to come downstairs. Miss Greene comes strolling in.

Whaaaat?

"...wearing painted-on jeans and a pink tank top..." and "She was sucking on a lollipop."

Tacky and...eww!

Patch is guarded, but surprised to see Miss Greene and calls her Dabria. Now everybody is confused! Nora is asking the questions we're all thinking. How do they know each other eight months in the past and why is he calling her Dabria?! And a lollipop...really?

Patch asks Dabria why she's there and she tells him she sneaked out.

"I had to see you again. I've been trying for a long time, but security--well, you know. It's not exactly lax. Your kind and my kind--we aren't suppose to mix."

Still confused.

Patch is none too happy about seeing Dabria and she knows it. She tells him some chick named Lucianna is covering for her. Dabria is risking her future to come down and tell Patch something important.

"I know how you can get your wings back."

*ah ha*

Dabria tells Patch if he saves a human life, he'll get his wings back as a guardian angel. He's not soooo happy about that. Patch basically turns down the offer because he has.."something better in the works." When Patch dismisses the offer and Dabria, she grabs him by the shirt and kisses him. And poor Nora is witness to all this and invisible.

"I swallowed hard, trying to ignore the stab of jealousy and confusion in my heart."

Dabria expresses her love to Patch and begs him to come back. She turns to leave and Patch notices the change in her demeanor. She was bluffing. He stops her from leaving and demands to know why she was really there to see him. Dabria finally relents and tells Patch she knows what he is planning.

"I know you've heard the rumors about 'The Book of Enoch'. I also know you think you can do the same thing, but you can't."

Patch now understands why Dabria was there. She was sent by "them" to stop him from his plan involving The Book of Enoch. He is a threat.

He asks Dabria to lie for him. To tell "them" he is interested in becoming a guardian, but he needs the name of the next human to die; so he might save them. Dabria is apparently the angel of death and knows who this persons name is. She finally gives into Patch and tells him, "Nora Grey."

"There was a faint crack in Patch's expression--a frown of disbelief mixed with annoyance. Which made no sense since, if the calender on the wall was correct, we hadn't met yet."

Patch asks Dabria how Nora is going to die and she tells him..."someone wants to kill her." Who is this someone? We're all asking, even Patch. Dabria shuts her eyes and tries to find the answer and it's Patch.

What?! Noooooooooo....Patch is going to kill Nora?

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Nora's finger moves from Patch's scar and when she finally comes to, he has her wrists pinned to the bed and he's angry. He's demanding to know what she saw and she's fighting, kicking and screaming at him. He's a liar and has probably been planning to kill her all along? She tells him to get it over with and kill her, but she wants to know why her. Patch says.."bad genes...and if I'd wanted you dead five minutes ago, you'd have died five minutes ago."

Ok. Sooo he's not gonna kill her?

Patch eases up and lets Nora ask her questions about Dabria. She was his girlfriend before he fell, but she was a mistake. Nora is up off the bed, and beating the crap out of Patch's chest. He doesn't move. Not even when she stands up to kick him in the stomach. He tells her..

"You've got one more minute. Get your anger out of your system. Then I take over."

Nora tries to leap off the bed towards the door, but Patch catches her and pins her back to the wall. She is struggling to not cry and asks Patch if he came to school to kill her . He says yes and she is even more upset. While he has her still against to wall...this happens. And it is only best summarized with the exact quote from the book.

"His hands slid up my neck, searing hot. Pressing his thumbs gently into my throat, he tipped my head back. I felt his lips come against mine so hard he stopped whatever name I'd been about to call him from coming out. His hands dropped to my shoulders, skimmed down my arms, and came to rest at the small of my back. Little shivers of panic and pleasure shot through me. He tried to pull me against him, and I bit him on the lip."

Niiiiice!

Patch speaks to Nora in her mind, telling her to calm down and trust him. She accuses him of tampering with her mind on the 'Archangel' ride. He explains to her that the images he puts in her mind are up to her to believe. A riddle for her to figure out. Is it real or not?

He confesses that he put the thought in Coach's mind to change the seating arrangement so he could be closer to her. He tried to make her think she fell from 'The Archangel' to kill her, but he couldn't. When he brought her home that night, he grabbed a knife then to kill her, but she changed his mind.

Nora starts having a panic attack of sorts. She thinks Patch is making her see things again, but soon realizes it's really happening. When she calms down she tells Patch that if he wants her to trust him, to let her touch his scars again. He is reluctant; explaining that he can't control what she sees, but he let's her.

"Go ahead," he said quietly. "Keep in mind that people change, but the past doesn't."

She touches his scar again and on to chapter 24...

Obvious question: Why did he want to kill her? What is the 'bad genes' about?

Chapter 24(shorter, but still informative. And there is swoon!):
This scar-time-traveling-episode...Nora is in a cemetery (still in her underwear) and recognizes a voice. It's Rixon. He is talking to Patch, who is creepily perched on a headstone, about Cheshvan starting that night. Patch isn't all that responsive.

Rixon says, "Are you daft? We've got to go. Chauncey's oath of fealty. Not ringing a bell? How about this. You're a fallen angel. You can't feel a thing. Until tonight, that it. The next two weeks are Chauncey's gift to you. Given unwillingly, mind you."

Patch doesn't answer, but instead asks Rixon if he knows about The Book of Enoch. In this Book of Enoch there is a story about a fallen angel becoming human. Soooo...this is the plan Dabria was trying to talk Patch out of doing.

He wants to be human! According to The Book of Enoch, Patch has to kill his Nephil vassal, Chauncey. One problem: Nephilim can't die.

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Nora comes back from time-traveling telling Patch he's a bad guy for possessing other people's bodies.

Now...prepare yourself for the swoon that Nora totally ignores.

Nora asks, "Do you want to possess my body?"

Patch replies, "I want to do a lot of things to your body, but that's not one of them."

*picks jaw up off floor and flips to the publishing for confirmation that this IS a YA novel, right?*

I think I'm still a little flushed. You?

Okay, so Nora doesn't even respond to that confession of Patch's. She just keeps on with the 20 questions.

Good questions though. Patch explains to her that they can both see and hear each other, but only she can feel him. He can't feel her or anything physical. That is why fallen angels possess Nephilim.

Patch does, however, feel emotions; like desire. Reeaallly? Now she starts to react to his confessions. For a while I thought maybe all this scar-time-traveling was messing with her ability to pick up on they're explosive sexual tension.

Nora asks Patch why he fell and come to find out at one time he lusted after a human girl, and thought she was worth the risk. He also tells Nora why he won't be a guardian angel.

"It's not for me. I want to be human. I want it more than I've ever wanted anything."

Nora asks him if that's why Dabria is on Earth too. To become human. Dabria's extended stay and meetings with Nora surprise Patch. Nora continues to tell him that Dabria warned her to stay away from Patch.

Patch tells her he is taking her home and then going to try and find out what Dabria is up to. They both realize that maybe Dabria still has feelings for Patch and is trying to get Nora out of the picture.

dun dun DUN!

Sooo, do you think it's Dabria? Or Elliot? Do you trust Patch?

And more importantly...is anyone else picturing Rixon as Dax Shepard?

To recap the questions, they are as follows:
1. What do you think Patch is wearing under those wet, low hanging jeans? Boxers? Boxer briefs? Or dear underwear gods...is he going commando?
2. Why did he want to kill her? What is the 'bad genes' about?
3. Sooo, do you think it's (that's trying to kill Nora) Dabria? Or Elliot? Do you trust Patch?
4. And more importantly...is anyone else picturing Rixon as Dax Shepard?

A Post

2010-09-21T14:05:00.000-07:00

Today's one of those days when the list of thing to do has overwhelmed me in

such a way that I feel incapacitated. Ever had one of those days?

So I asked myself:
Why not throw together some meaningless post on sstb?
And myself said:
It's good to see you've decided to spend your times so wisely.
Turns out myself is a bit of an ass.

Let the list begin:

1. Books, Books, & More Books.
Sunday I posted my first In My Mailbox meme
over at Bewitched. This meme was started by the
very lovely Story Siren. You can find the deets here.S
The meme is awesome and goes up all over the webernet.
It's fun to see what everyone is buying and renting.
You can check out my full post here.

2. Pushy Makes My Heart Happy.
Did you know that next week is Banned Books Week?
Yeah, I didn't either until I read this amazing post by
my good friend OnePushyFox.
Pleasey cheesy take the time to read her thoughts.

3. Where for art thou Mrs. Meyer?
While avoiding schoolwork yesterday,
I took a gander at a few of my favorite blogs
and ran across a post by RaShell over at
Eyes of Amber.
She posed a simple question:
Where in the world is Stephenie Meyer?
I ain't gonna lie.
I've been pondering the very same question!
I'm wondering if we need to send out an S.O.S.
Send someone to AZ to see if she's still alive and breathing.
If anything, her webmaster/brother needs to get his head in the game
and realize that her website needs to be updated regularly,
(with more information than two sentences thank you)
AND be given a major overhaul.
I know someone is going to give me shit for saying this.
But please understand, I'm just a concerned fan who would
like to know if some time in the not so distant furture I can
count on a book coming out for one of my favorite authors.
Or just simply know she's alive and kicking.
You know what I'm sayin'?

4. For The Love of Yoda
Ang and her motley crew are at it again with another
inter-active post. This one is all about music.
They want to know the following:
1. Song that always makes you happy.
2. Song that always makes you cry.
3. Song that reminds you of being a kid.
4. Song that makes you feel all schmexy.
5. Song that always makes you dance.
6. Song I am in love with RIGHT NOW.
7. Bonus: Song that reminds you of Rob.

Here's my playlist:

Music Playlist at MixPod.com

I know it's more than seven songs.

I would like the record to state I used restraint

and limited myself whilst making this list.

Easily it could have been 100 songs.

5. Hush, Hush Deets

The hush, hush discussion has been so much fun to run.

I know we've hit a few snags with posting times,

but overall I think it's gone swimmingly!

This week's post is gonna be a day late,

which gives everyone an extra two days to comment!

Woooo-hoooo.

And get those comments in my friends.

Because each comment you leave is an entry into the contest.

In conclusion:

I buy far too many books.
I cried while reading Pushy's post.
I think all the hype scared Mrs. Meyer away.
I *heart* music.
This week Patch gets naked...
Annnnd ----
I'm gonna start reading this bad boy tonight:

That would be crescendo
the sequel to hush, hush
which doesn't come out for another month
sitting on my desk...
*comatose*

Hush,Hush Discussion Chapters 19-21

2010-09-15T15:00:00.000-07:00

Well, hello there! Welcome to Super Secret Twilight Blog's hush, hush book discussion. Over the next ~~ten~~ ~~seven~~ ~~six~~ ~~five~~ four (really?!?!) weeks every Wednesday, a new set of chapters will be discussed by various guest posters. Recaps of these discussion will post on the following Monday. For the complete schedule of chapters and the dates they shall be discussed click here. Also, we are hosting a giveaway for all those who are actively involved with the discussion. Click here to view what the main prize is and how you can enter. Super secret plans are under way to add a few more delightful prizes into the mix. Just a friendly warning, the following post will contain spoilers from the novel. So I beg of thee, if you have not read the novel, I highly recommend you do not read this discussion post, but instead rush out to your local book store, buy it asap, and read it tonight so you can join in!

And lastly, I ask that commenters refrain from discussing any chapters that have not been discussed already. There are readers who are partaking in this discussion who have not finished the novel. I would hate for a pivotal plot point to be revealed. Any spoilers that are shared will be deleted immediately. I thank you in advance for your cooperation.

If you missed last week's post on chapters 16-18 by the lovely Susie from Apples N Feathers please clickity click here. This week's post on Chapters 19-21 is written by myself (cutie) and Danny (aka Mrs. Vanquish) who came to the bloggy rescue and wrote most of this amazing post all by herself at the last minute due to a schedule snafu. And for that, we here at Super Secret Twilight Blog send her a BIG hug, a sloppy wet kiss, devote ourselves to loving her FOREVER, and are in her debt (as per usual!!).

Alright we ready to get this party started? That's what I thought!

Chapter 19 (aka the webernet has all the down-low on the freaks)(aka cutie rambles):

After the awkward encounter with her mother and Patch, Nora retreats to her room and does what any normal girl would do, calls her best friend to chat.

Vee wants details, as in did they kiss, how good was it, was there any tongue play, if so was it sloppy or just right, did Nora get a look at his packag... um... Okay. OKAY, so she doesn't ask these question, but we all know good ole Vee is wondering. And when Nora admits to having seen Patch's naked back, Vee's imagination goes wild. Nora, however, is distracted. Why? Because it's starting to dawn on her that the impossible just might be extremely possible. She could try to will away what she's witnessed and fool herself into believing that Patch's scars are from a prison fight or a hit and run accident, but it's just not jiving...

When Vee makes a seemingly innocent comment, Nora is startled into an unwelcomed epiphany. "Was he an angel?" she asks. This comment jump starts Nora's brain who immediately hangs up and goes in search of her old skool, dial up (cavemen much?) computer.

After a quick online search about Fallen Angels, Nora is even more freaked out. Is is possible? Could Patch truly not be human and instead an angel? And not just any angel, but a fallen angel... a bad guy?! Was he trying to posses her body? (Side note: I really don't see why this would be a bad thing... yaknowwhati'msayin'?)

Not being able to cope with it all, Nora files it mentally under "Scary," puts it under a mental lock and key, and attempts to sleep away the crazy. Poor things really thinks she's got a running chance...

Noteable Quotables:

When I'd opened the present in front of Patch, Delphic had looked shimmery and beautiful, light swirling rainbows from the wires. But alone in my bedroom, the amusement park looked haunted. A camp ideal for disembodied spirits. And I wasn't entirely sure there wasn't a hidden camera inside.

"Of course it's weird. But this is Patch we're talking about. He has a few screws loose." - Vee

"What's his problem? It's like he's more animal than human." - Vee

Chapter 20 (aka douche say what?!)(aka Danny ponders the creepy):

Chapter 20 opens with a big"bang": Nora wakes up early in the morning feeling uneasy and then she finds Elliot in her house! WTF?!?!? It's 6 am for gods sake!

He wants to convince her that he's a nice guy and that she should like him. I mean honestly, I guess there are better ways than to appear in the middle of the night (6am is in the middle of the night) uninvited in the house of a girl! Creepy much? (*cutie nods head enthusiastically yes*)

Then he starts finding excuses for Jules and how he needs to get away from all the shit for a few days and that the four of them should go camping... Okkkayyy? (cutie says: Run Nora RUN!!)

Nora - of course turns him down which only makes Elliott super angry and he smacks Nora against the wall to tell her "You're coming camping whether you want it or not"
Seriously, what is wrong with this guy??? (cutie thinks: A lot.)

I absolutely love how brave Nora handles the situation!! Go Girl! But, it's Nora's mum who finally rescues them and Elliot leaves.... (cutie says: Thank the good Lord above.)

Vee, however, is super excited about the trip and calls shortly after Elliot leaves and Nora tell Vee what just happened. What made me angry a bit is that Vee (who desperately wants to go on this effing trip) tries to find excuses for Elliot. Not cool Vee!(cutie agrees. Bros before hoes.)

Then Nora decides to spy a bit on Elliots past - although I have to say, the best thing would definitely be to tell her mom! I have to say that as a rational grown up woman, but oh yes, Nora is still a teenie...

She wants to find out about this mysterious murder story and goes into a coffee shop where the girl worked before. But, uhhhhmm. Nora's interrogation skills are like... non existing!

In the end she does finds out that indeed Elliot dated her and bought the girl an apartment. Hm, Nora points out that Jules is the wealthy one and not Elliot... Mysterious! The waitress overheard Jules saying something about "failing a test" and Elliot getting really angry about it.... (cutie thinks: dum dum DUM!)

Noteable Quotables:

"I'm here, Nora, as a last-ditch effort to convince you that I'm an average guy and you can trust me. Don't let me down." -creeper (aka Elliot)

"Can I be completely honest with you, babe? I know you're worried about this guy in the sky mask. Don't hate me, but I think the only reason you're trying so hard to pin it on Elliot is because you don't want it to be Patch." - Vee (aka the turn coat)

"What's in the water you been drinking? If Elliot don't got big-time money, how'd he buy Kjirsten her apartment? Tell me that." - irate waitress

Chapter 21 "aka hangin' out in darken alleyways" "aka a PSA from Danny":
After that, Nora leaves and again feels an icy wind on her neck... Woooohhoooo, creepy! In the bus, Vee tells Nora that she is on a party with Eliot and Jules. Ohoh!
Nora decides to go and get Vee, like right now!
Unfortunately, with no car, she has to walk all the way to where Vee and the two creppy guys are waiting for her. (cutie declares: they shall forever be Creep One and Creep Two. The end.)

Stupid! Going out alone in a city you don't really know! (cutie thinks: WORD!) Then, she asks a old creepy woman for the way and....uhhm this woman is not really helpful and demands Nora's coat for direction.
Damn it, I would be scared shitless and angry like hell!! And ..Nora....left....her...phone... in.....her..coat..!!! *bangs head on desk* Seriously???!??!?!?!.....

She continues her walk in that dark alley (honestly, dark alleys : AVOID THEM if you are a pretty Teenage girl! I still avoid them and I'm double the age of Nora...) when she suddenly hears gun shots!
YES, gun shots! WTF?! Then she finds same old lady lying dead in the alley...Ok, this goes beyond creepy right now! Oh, and of course, Nora's cell is NOT in the coat anymore!
Now she finally begins to panic looking for a phone to call Patch, specially since she hears approaching foot steps...

*clip, clip, clip*
And when she looks again, the old ladys body is gone..huh????

Luckily, she remembers Patch's *swoon* cell number and calls him and begs him to pick her up! In no time, he's there and picks her up. But before getting her in the car he peeled off his LongSleeve shirt which leaves him only in a black undershirt... (*cutie goes to her happy place*)

Sorry, I know this is redundant information but.....hum...it's Patch ...*drool*

Nora's first thing to do is to get Vee, but apparently Elliot and Jules changed plans and they are heading home now. Nora has no clue if she can trust Patch enough to tell him everything that happened and that she really thinks the bullets were meant for her. She decides to go only with a half true story when suddenly the engine of Patch's car dies! And, of course, his cell has also has no battery life left.... (cutie thinks that the fates are funny like that... very convenient.)

There is a motel right next to them and Nora offers to go there and call a cab.

"I'm not letting you out of my sight. You're looking a little deranged, Angel." I love when he calls her Angel...
Nora: I'm not going anywhere near a hotel with you!"
Patch:"You think the two of us and a slummy motel makes for a dangerous combination!"

Oh boy... YES, I think sssoo...... But, if Nora doesn't want I volunteer...

Noteable Quotables:

"Shh," he said, holding me against him. "It's going to be all right. I'm here now."
I managed a little nod.

"I was winning a condo."
"A condo?"
"One of those swank ones on the lake. I would have hated the place."

"You think the tow of us and a slummy motel make for a dangerous combination?"
Yes, actually.

Questions (aka a penny for your thoughts):

1. I think we can all agree that Elliot is a big time un-likable jerk-face, and we get the creepy crawlies whenever he's around. However, there seems to be something goin' on with him. Why's he so jittery and worried about Creep Two (Jules) so much? Any speculations out there on what's going on with these two weirdos?

2. There seems to be a fine line between creepy-sa-woon and creepy-hell-NO! (i.e. Edward snoopin' on the lovely Bella whilst she sleeps is creepy-sa-woon, whilst Elliot showing up at Nora's at six in the morning is a big time creepy-hell-NO.) What makes Patch's questionable behavior romantic in comparison to Elliot?

3. Wet. Patch. Stormy. Motel. - ALONE!! What do you think will happen in the motel? And no, we are NOT asking what would happen if you were spending the night with him there....(cutie pouts we aren't?) we are talking about Nora.

Recap: Hush, Hush Book Discussion Chpts 16-18

2010-09-15T09:00:00.000-07:00

Well hello there! Welcome to Super Secret Twilight Blog's hush, hush discussion recap for week's four and five in which we discussed chapters 16-18 (omg, things are going down up in here.) If you did not get a chance to join us last week, please cease and desist reading this post and go here to read chapters 16-18 discussion post, and leave your thoughts. If you would like to view the schedule for our discussion click here to do so. Annnd if you are interested in learning about the giveaway for active participants of this discussion please click here to view the main prize and information on how to win. As always, if you have not read the novel hush, hush by Becca Fitzpatrick pleasey cheesey do not read this post, but instead go procure yourself a copy of the book, read it as quickly as humanly possible, and come back to join in! Also, I ask that any book discussion which takes place during this recap only pertain to the chapters being discussed. There are those who are taking part in this discussion who have not finished reading the novel and I would loath to spoil the story for them.

Hello all! I am kg, and I will be your recap tour guide today....

1. What is your opinion on the attack of Marcie Millar? We obviously know Nora had nothing to do with it but do you believe that Patch did? Especially after finding the flashlight and the weak answer he gave for the red stuff on it.

marie said... Let's be honest here, I know I was a teeny, tiny bit happy about Marcie and her ginormous attitude being taken out in that attack. Karma has a way of turning around and biting girls like that in the a$$. And no, I honestly felt Patch had nothing to do with it. No matter how many times the evidence seemed to point at him, I couldn't believe he was the bad guy.

2. How do you feel about Rixon? A new character introduced late in the game. Is he friend, foe, another suspect in the mysterious happenings? What are your thoughts on this?

michelle said... I liked Rixon, he didn't really seem like a bad guy. He did give Nora some information on Patch and did seem to like her. Really hope he's not a bad guy that I just don't see coming.

3. What is up with those scars on his back? Do they seem familiar to you or was Rixon's explanation of Patch's nickname and brawling past reasoning enough...Discuss!

Lynn said... The Scars on Patch's back finally prove what he really is- a fallen angel. We knew from the cover of the book that a fallen angel had to be in here somewhere so now this just proves that it's Patch and finally explains why he is able to communicate with Nora through her mind. It also explains how he is so otherworldly hot!

Thank you to all who participated this week, and a big hug and kiss to Susie from ApplesnFeathers for the wonderful guest post.

Come back soon for Chapters 19-21, with guest blogger Danny from Let's Ride The Vanquish.

boom.

A Fresh New Look

2010-09-10T10:19:00.000-07:00

Well hey howdy hey! You got the right place. Tis Super Secret Twilight Blog with a fresh new look. What do ya thunk? I know what you are asking yourself, who put together this monstrosity? Welllll, me. Yep.

I could really drag this story out, but let's me leave it at this:

1. I had a blast making sstb's new layout.
2. I wanted to tear my hair out, bash my head up against a wall, and do terrible hurtful things to my lappy top whilst making this new layout.
3. I have gained a new found respect for those brave souls like Danny (aka Mrs. Vanquish) who day in and day out create awesome bloggy designs for the masses.
4. I know for a fact that I do NOT have it in me to do what they do (Y'all are uh-freakin'-mazing).
5. I love my new design even more, because I slaved over it until it was as perfect as I could possibly get it with my limited knowledge. But I will miss my lovely meadow just like I still miss my lil green blog that could.

soooo pretty... *sighs*

Long time no see, Kissy Prom.

Mind if I drool over you for a moment or two... or three?

It's no secret that when it comes to the 'puter and graphics I am a dunce. So I'm sure there are those of you asking yourself: How in the hell did the cute one pull this off? Many a blogs and Scrapbooking kits helped with the building of this new layout, along side my lovely bloggy bestie kg and the kick-ass awesomeness that is Mr. Cutie. So if you don't mind I hope you will put up with a few shout outs to those who helped me with the designing of this layout!

I learned how to:

Change my Blogger Icon here. (Ironically from a site that has a generic blogger icon.)
How to make my Own Grab Buttons not to mention how to make the unsightly navigation bar disappear.
How to make a custom background and how to change the fonts for post titles, side bars, and the date stamp here.

And what of these new pretty graphics and backgrounds? Why I bought those for a couple of bucks from Go Digital Scrapbooking. I used "Misty Morning" & "Step by Step" By Christy Skaggs and "Little Garden" by Maria Designs. I also picked up the free font from KevinandAmanda.Com.

Buttons still need to be made and sigs added to old posts, but I've been meaning to put up this new layout for a month now (no joke) and it was decided that I should stop draggin' my ass and put this up. I'll probably get to making the buttons... oh... I'd say next year, if I'm lucky. *winks*

In conclusion:

1. I was dumb enough to make my own layout.

2. I lost hair over it.

3. I'm so grateful to Danny & KG for the awesome layouts

they made for me in the past which inspired me to give it a go myself.

4. I'm rambling...

5. Annnnnd I'm spent.

Yours very truly,

Hush, Hush Book Discussion Chapters 16-18

2010-09-06T12:17:00.000-07:00

Due to technical difficulties (aka Blogger can be a punk ass bitch at times & cutie's kids are slave drivers) this post is late. Please forgive me! We'll keep the post open for comments until Saturday evening with a recap on Monday. I swear to the gods that at some point this discussion will get back on track! *kisses & hugs* cutie

Well, hello there! Welcome to Super Secret Twilight Blog's hush, hush book discussion. Over the next ~~ten~~ ~~seven~~ ~~six~~ five (?!?!) weeks every Wednesday, a new set of chapters will be discussed by various guest posters. Recaps of these discussion will post on the following Monday. For the complete schedule of chapters and the dates they shall be discussed click here. Also, we are hosting a giveaway for all those who are actively involved with the discussion. Click here to view what the main prize is and how you can enter. Super secret plans are under way to add a few more delightful prizes into the mix. Just a friendly warning, the following post will contain spoilers from the novel. So I beg of thee, if you have not read the novel, I highly recommend you do not read this discussion post, but instead rush out to your local book store, buy it asap, and read it tonight so you can join in!

And lastly, I ask that commenters refrain from discussing any chapters that have not been discussed already. There are readers who are partaking in this discussion who have not finished the novel. I would hate for a pivotal plot point to be revealed. Any spoilers that are shared will be deleted immediately. I thank you in advance for your cooperation.

If you missed last week's post on chapters 13-15 by the AMAZING Annie Cristina please clickity click here. This week's post is written by the loveliness that is Susie from Apples N Feathers!!!!

Chapter 16: Patch Be Nimble

This chapter starts out with more Nora vs Vee banter discussing their opposing feelings on who's the bad guy, Elliot or Patch. With Nora pulling her white flag for now she retreats to the library and continues her independent investigation on the Kinghorn Prep killing. She then decides that in the late afternoon (almost night) she's going to go to Portland and further investigate. This seems to be a bit of a pattern with Nora... jet-setting off in the dark after some adventure. I'm just afraid it's going to get her in more trouble then she can handle. On her way out she runs into the always charming Marcie Millar where they exchange harsh words and a threat before being lectured and asked to leave by security. As she descends into the creepy ass parking garage she begins to reminisce about her dad and is murder.

Nora is one brave little chicka cause there is no way my ass would be down there and surprise, surprise who does she run into in the dark tunnel but...Patch

Nora once again tries to find out about the elusive Patch and his mysteries, but the cat and mouse game continues with no clear answers and unclear responses, not to mention a little dodge and frolic through the cars session while Nora fires her questions.

"What happened on the Archangel? Did you save me?"

"If I'd saved you, we wouldn't be standing here having this conversation."

When Nora attempts to make a break for it of course Patch catches up and grabs her by the arm. His grin seemingly dark, for a second I thought he might actually hurt her but Patch has this way of turning things around and Nora continues the important questions(the ones we would ALL like answers too) but somehow he keeps twisting it around with innuendos and sex appeal until he's the one interrogating. She spills to him about the little confrontation between her and Marcie and Patch amusingly suggests teaching her how to defend herself since apparently she fights like a girl(with her words). Patch convinces a very tug o warred Nora onto his machine death trap once again so he can take her home and slyly ask her out.

Notable End Chapter Quote: "We're all alone down here." Patch's boots were flush with the toes of my shoes. " A guy like me could take advantage of a a girl like you. Better show me what you've got."

Chapter 17: Jack Be Quick

Nora is lazily attempting homework the next day and scolding herself for not letting her mom know she had a date. Sidenote: Now she cares that her mom knows where she's going. Has she really paid attention to that kinda thing at all so far the entire book?? While getting ready for the "biology study date" except without the biology and studying, she thinks about their almost kiss and the resolution it needs(Yes PLEASE). Then she pulls a scarf around her body fashioning a makeshift halter top. I'm pretty sure she was subconsciously doing this and not paying attention to the back skin baring outfit because this seemed more of a Vee outfit than a Nora ensemble.

I'm thinking it looked something like this....

Unfortunately instead of Patch being at the door it was the pair of asshole detectives from last time when Nora's bedroom was ransacked. Marcie"Biatch" Millar has apparently been assaulted badly and since Nora was the last person to be seen with her and at the time they were arguing, Nora is a suspect. This girl have the worst luck or what?! The detectives question her about Marcie and she uses Patch as an alibi(good idea? hmm). The detectives assume that Nora and Patch are involved and then lean toward the idea that Patch did her dirty work for her. After some more pressing questions about the assault Patch pulls up in a brand new Jeep Commander that he apparently won in a pool game. I'm thinking Patch is a con at this point. So it doesn't surprise me when Patch takes Nora to Bo's Arcade for their date. He seems to be in his element there and they make their way to the pool tables downstairs.

Nora is a bit inexperienced...at pool and Patch gives her a sexy pool lesson. She attempts to challenge him with a difficult shot and he makes a little bet.

Obviously Patch the Con sinks it and she has to give up the jacket. Bet she's rethinking that wardrobe choice now (lol). She tries for another trick shot still offering the five dollar bet. He sinks it without agreeing and sultry answer says that she owes him and someday he'll come to collect (HOT!!). We are introduced to Patch's friend Rixon who is lanky, muscled, and wait for it...Irish! I have a yummy fixation for the Irish brogue and so I picture Rixon looking like this.

Rixon seems violently fun and lunges for Patch and as they wrestle he rips Patch's shirt off...oh yeah! But wait for it ladies,

Patch's bare back came into view. Two thick gashes ran the length of it. They started near his kidneys and ended at his shoulder blades, widening to form an upside down V. The gashes were so grotesque I almost gasped in horror.

After Patch convinces Rixon to give him the shirt off his back, Rixon gives Nora a little lesson on why he is called Patch. Lets just say it involves Irish bare knuckle boxing and a lot of "patching" up boo boos. After a desire filled smile, Patch and Nora head home.

Notable End of Chapter Quote: As we ascended the stairs, Rixon called out to me,"Good luck with that one, love!"

Chapter 18: Patch Jump Over The Candlestick

Patch decides to do a little "parking" at the old mill and to me anyway with the night and the rain I would be swooning, but Nora was more worried about beating her mom home because simply Patch wasn't the type of guy you brought home to meet the parents. Patch shows his gentleman side and goes to get Nora something to eat and while he's gone Nora does a little snooping (which she is becoming famous for) so that she can discover a little more to the mysterious world of Patch and what better way to do it than go through his things. Popping open the glove compartment looking for simple things like a locker combination she instead comes across a heavy duty flashlight with shocking substance on its end, blood.

She tries to reason with herself that there could be plenty of reasons that blood would be on the end of a flashlight but the only thing she can think about is that Patch had attacked Marcie. Had surprised her from behind and beat her with a flashlight.

When Patch returns, Nora brings it out front and center and asks him if he attacked Marcie and to explain the bloody flashlight. Sidenote: Real smart Nora...real smart. Either this girl has balls of steel or she is a complete idiot! Patch obviously is not amused by an accusation but explains to Nora that he played capture the flag paintball style the other night and the flashlight was the flag. With Nora feeling guilty and foolish, Patch drives her home.

As they pull up to the house, Nora brings up the fact that he never collected on his bet but Patch assures her not tonight (Damn it!). Instead he gives her a gift. Pulling out a Borderline to go bag and inside is a lovely snow globe of the Delphic Seaport Amusement Park and there in the back is the Archangel. Nora attempts to bring up the ride incident again but before she can get any answers Patch lets her know that they aren't alone... Mom's home.

A frazzled Nora explains to Patch to let her do all the talking and they go to meet her mom. Nora's mom gives her the third degree with her eyes and introduces herself to Patch. She brings up the swimming subject which Nora obviously lied about, but Patch laughs and smoothly answers that it is recreational swimming. As Blythe continues asking pointed questions Nora wonders more about his mystery and how he can answer a question but not answer it all at the same time. Mrs. Gray asks about Patch's GPA and even though Nora attempts an end to the night, Patch is very honest and blunt with a 2.2 answer. Both women shocked, Nora tries to usher him away with remarks of places to go, pool to play....oopsie! There is a quick explanation to Nora's mom about Bo's Arcade and while she is even more suspicious she has time for one more question. What did they do tonight? Patch letting Nora take the reigns with this one answers quickly about grabbing dinner in Topsham and a purely harmless night.

Notable End of Chapter Quote: “The trouble was, my feelings for Patch weren't harmless.”

Questions to Ponder

1. What is your opinion on the attack of Marcie Millar? We obviously know Nora had nothing to do with it but do you believe that Patch did? Especially after finding the flashlight and the weak answer he gave for the red stuff on it.

2. How do you feel about Rixon? A new character introduced late in the game. Is he friend, foe, another suspect in the mysterious happenings? What are your thoughts on this?

3. What is up with those scars on his back? Do they seem familiar to you or was Rixon's explanation of Patch's nickname and brawling past reasoning enough...Discuss!

Recap: Hush, Hush Discussion Chapters 10-15

2010-09-01T13:00:00.000-07:00

Well hello there! Welcome to Super Secret Twilight Blog's hush, hush discussion recap for week's four and five in which we discussed chapters 10-15 (and boy, are things getting intense!). If you did not get a chance to join us last week, please cease and desist reading this post and go here to read chapters 10-12 discussion post, and here to read chapters 13-15 discussion post, and leave your thoughts. If you would like to view the schedule for our discussion click here to do so. Annnd if you are interested in learning about the giveaway for active participants of this discussion please click here to view the main prize and information on how to win. As always, if you have not read the novel hush, hush by Becca Fitzpatrick pleasey cheesey do not read this post, but instead go procure yourself a copy of the book, read it as quickly as humanly possible, and come back to join in! Also, I ask that any book discussion which takes place during this recap only pertain to the chapters being discussed. There are those who are taking part in this discussion who have not finished reading the novel and I would loath to spoil the story for them.

Hey y'all! kg here, and I want to give a huge gigantic thank you to both Honolulu Girl and Annie Cristina for guest posting these past two weeks. *blows kisses* Thank you girls, you two are amazing.

I must apologize for the delay, real life is seriously kicking our bloggy butts right now.

So, without further nonesense, let's get to the questions and answers. Shall we?

Chapters 10-12

1.) Natural instinct is unforgiving, what do you think about Patch not being at school the day following Vee’s attack?

Susie From ApplesnFeathers said... I think it looks extremely suspicious. Of all the days for him to be playing hookey! I'm hoping it was just bad timing on his part and that he is just a red herring for the attacks and honestly just an average bad boy. Considering he's never been before then why not just skip a day...yep bad timing, I hope.

Mrs. Vanquish said... Yes, well what kind of coincidence is that??? Unfortunately I really think he had something to do with it, although I try to convince myself he's the good boy and not the bad boy. Maybe, he knows who the attacker was and was somehow dealing with him? Don't know, but I'm really not sure anymore if he's the good or the bad boy!

2.) What do you make of Elliot’s unusual behavior at the library? More importantly, of Nora’s reaction to Elliot’s unusual behavior?

marie said... Just run away, Nora! Get far away from Elliot! See? I knew there was something fishy going on with that too good to be true boy. Elliot's reaction totally creeped me out. I had this mental image of him crossing that line of Nora's personal bubble space in that moment and he needed to back out of it. NOW. *shudders* And what of Nora? Her reaction was as I thought it should be, especially just after reading that article. Creeper.

Amber (EyesofAmber) said... Elliot's definitely up to something. I haven't trusted him from the moment he showed up on the scene. I think Nora had a completely normal reaction to what's going on. She played it smart and didn't go anywhere alone with him.

3.) Considering the severity of the attack on Vee, what would you do at this point if you were Nora? No really, I'm curious.

Annie Cristina said... Considering the severity of the attack on Vee, what would you do at this point if you were Nora? No really, I'm curious. I would confront Patch because I would have a feeling he has something to do with it (though I don't think he's to blame for the attack). And I would get an adult involved, namely my mom. (Total mama's girl, yep.)

SmuttierThanYou said... Because I have a natural instinct to veer away from those in authority positions, I think I would keep my own lil documentation about what was happening. I wouldn't go to the authorities. That way, if something ever happened to me, someone would see that I knew what was going down all along.

Chapters 13-15

1.) What are your suspicions at this point -- are you like Nora, and suspect Elliot is to blame for Vee's attack, or do you think Patch is somehow involved, as Vee thinks? Also, what do you make of the fact that Elliot and Jules are rarely seen together, at least when Nora and Vee are there?

One Pushy Fox said... There is something WEIRD going on with Jules. And the fact that he and Vee are "dating" but not publicly??? I don't like it. Elliot's given me the creeps from day one and I don't think Patch is innocent but COME ON, he's our love interest...he's not going to turn out that bad. But Jules? He's never around. For all I know he's an ax murder waiting to happen. And I worry that Vee's assault won't be the last time she's hurt in this book. *cringe*

Susie From ApplesnFeathers said... I think Elliot is definetely to blame for Vee's attack. He is bringing too much of that creepy vibe to the table lately as for the other stuff I'm going with Patch being behind it. So I guess Nora needs to choose between the lesser of two evils cause something is freaky about both of them in my opinion.

2.) Do you think the break-in in Chapter 14 actually happened and that the intruder had 15 minutes to put the room back in order before the police arrived? Or do you think there's another explanation for this...

Tracey said... We’ve already established that Patch can infiltrate Nora’s mind with his thoughts (Chap. 6) and then there was the super-freaky Archangel “accident”, so this looks to me like another mind manipulation. Whoever has got it in for Nora is trying to either warn her off or throw her off the scent. She must be some some serious threat to them given their efforts to discredit her and have her questioning her own sanity.

3.) Nora is reluctant to fully confide in Miss Greene because she feels Miss Greene has "an agenda" when it comes to Patch. Do you trust Miss Greene and think she has Nora's best interests at heart, or do you agree that she has a hidden agenda? Discuss.

michelle said... Right now I don't trust Miss Greene. I'm not sure what she's up to but she seems very nosey. She wants details about things that don't seem to be important to why Nora's in counseling.

Join us next time...errm.. whenever it posts, for chapters 16-18 discussion.
peace out!
kg

the post without a title

2010-08-30T13:47:00.000-07:00

It's been a long time since I've rambled on and on about nothing.

Let's give it a go shall we?

Uno. Books

They are my friends.

I read a lot of them.

Especially when I'm emo and anti-social.

Books I suggest you read asap:

a. The Hunger Games Series

(uh-freakin'-mazing)

b. Going Too Far

(soooofa king nommy)

c. the truth about forever

(i wanna put Wes in my pocket

and pet him from time to time)

d. Amy & Roger's Epic Detour
(lovely... so flippin' lovely)
e. As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth

(an adorable mouthful i promise)

Two. Movies

I *heart* them.

Recently I watched the following movies

and thought they were wonderful:

1. North & South

(sa-woon worthy kiss at the end.

oh. my. lord.)

2. Timer

(verrrrry cutie)

3. Inception

(to quote the mister:

"I wanna man crush all over DiCaprio's face.")

4. Youth in Revolt

(strange and wonderful)

5. Weeds

(i know it ain't a movie but when you have

5 seasons to catch up on it feels like one, darn it!)

C. Food

It's nommy.

It makes me happy.

In-N-Out and I are besties right now.

Along with fresh blueberries,

Smash Burgers, and Trader Joe's Ice Tea Lemonade.

I like me some food.

Fourth. Music
This song makes my heart happy.
It also reminds me of Jacob in limbo between
Eclipse and Breaking Dawn.

(don't play this 'round the kidlets my friends)

Not gonna lie, I've been dancin' 'round my house a lot.
To quote the lil cuties:
oldest lil cutie: "Mom, you dance like a lunatic."
son of mr. cutie: "You are a strange mommy, but it's okay."

5-ish. Errr...
I've got nothing.

In conclusion:
a. hush, hush recap tomorrow.
b. prepare yourselves for the wonderment
of this week's discussion post
comin' to you Wednesday.
c. cutie's been a lil emo.
it's all good.
i'z back.
we're movin' on.
d. an unveiling shall take place on friday me thinks.
you will like it, me hopes.
e. who wants another My Twilight Soundtrack?
raise your hands.

The end.

Hush, Hush Discussion: Chapters 13-15

2010-08-26T04:50:00.000-07:00

Apologies for the lateness of this post. cutie is going through some computer issues at the moment, so she asked me to publish this post for her. She'll be back soon! - Annie Cristina

Well, hello there! Welcome to Super Secret Twilight Blog's hush, hush book discussion. Over the next ~~ten~~ six weeks every Wednesday, a new set of chapters will be discussed by various guest posters. Recaps of these discussion will post on the following Monday. For the complete schedule of chapters and the dates they shall be discussed click here. Also, we are hosting a giveaway for all those who are actively involved with the discussion. Click here to view what the main prize is and how you can enter. Super secret plans are under way to add a few more delightful prizes into the mix. Just a friendly warning, the following post will contain spoilers from the novel. So I beg of thee, if you have not read the novel, I highly recommend you do not read this discussion post, but instead rush out to your local book store, buy it asap, and read it tonight so you can join in!

And lastly, I ask that commenters refrain from discussing any chapters that have not been discussed already. There are readers who are partaking in this discussion who have not finished the novel. I would hate for a pivotal plot point to be revealed. Any spoilers that are shared will be deleted immediately. I thank you in advance for your cooperation.

If you missed last week's post on chapters 10-12 please clickity click here.

Thank you to cutie for hosting this awesometastic discussion and letting me be a part of it! - Annie Cristina

Chapter 13: "You just keep on pushing my love over the borderline..."
This chapter opens with Nora and Vee arriving at The Borderline, where they are going to celebrate Vee's first night out of the hospital "over chiles rellenos and virgin strawberry daiquiris." At least, that's what their supposed reason for going there is -- the real reason they're going is because it's Patch's night off and Vee has convinced Nora that she should ask his coworkers some friendly questions about Patch. Like if he's had any prior arrests that might link him to Vee's attack and Nora's stalking. (Good luck bringing up that cheerful conversation topic, Nora!) But at least Vee has brought some nifty sleuthing gear for Nora to wear:

One platinum blond wig, one purple push-up bra, one black tube top, one sequined mini skirt, hot pink fishnet tights, and one pair of size eight and a half sharkskin stiletto heels.

Personally, I'd be terrified going out so soon after Vee's attack and with Nora's stalker still on the loose, let alone asking questions at Patch's job. Even while wearing a platinum blond wig and sharkskin stilettos. But I guess The Borderline's chiles rellenos and virgin strawberry daiquiris are just too tempting to resist. And is it just me, or did the restaurant's name remind you of that other cheesy Mexican restaurant, On the Border? Or was Madame Fitzpatrick perhaps listening to Madonna on her iPod as she wrote this chapter?

But I digress. Who's on the invitation list for Vee's impromptu celebration? None other than Jules and Elliot, whom Vee has invited without informing Nora. Nora is NOT happy, as she's half convinced Elliot is to blame for Vee's attack, but Vee is convinced her beloved Jules's best friend is innocent and that Patch is the true culprit, and she urges Nora to question Patch's coworkers to prove it. Strangely, only Elliot arrives, who tells the girls that Jules is sick, apparently with a stomach virus. As the three of them are seated, Elliot acts like his usual slimeball self, flirting with the waitress and Nora in practically the same breath. Nora ignores the flirting and proceeds to shoot rapid-fire questions at him regarding Jules and his mysterious transfer from Kinghorn Prep. But Elliot answers evasively to every one of her questions, which makes me think he's aware of her suspicions. And which makes him -- and possibly even Jules -- even more of a slimeball.

When it's clear that Nora's interrogation of Elliot isn't going anywhere, she hightails it to the bathroom with her sleuthing gear. Nora attempts to drag Vee with her, but for some inexplicable reason, Vee would rather sit with Mr. Slimeball than go help her best friend. Maybe she wants Elliot to help her plan her wedding with Jules. *rolls eyes*

But maybe it's a good thing Nora is alone as she changes, because I have a feeling Vee would have forced her to wear the entire get-up, hot pink tights and all. Nora opts for just the mini skirt, wig, and stilettos, going for a more understated look, I guess. Too bad her sleuthing efforts at the bar are not so understated -- her interrogation of the bartender is so obvious, that he suspects she is a reporter. Of course, the fact that she has a list of questions on the frigging bar top could be a tip-off. Unfortunately, her second attempt at interrogation for the evening is no more successful than the first, and all she winds up discovering is that Patch is working tonight, on his night off, apparently covering for somebody else. Upon learning this, Nora scurries back to the restroom to change back into her regular clothes, making sure to lock the door behind her. After she washes her face, she glances back up to the mirror only to see Patch reflected behind her. And "[h]e wasn't smiling and he didn't look particularly amused." Ruh-oh. He accuses Nora of following him, which Nora protests, but then she contradicts herself by asking Patch where he's been for the past two days of school. His response? Playing paintball. Hm.

When Patch asks Nora what she was doing at the bar, she refuses to give any details, but then her list of questions falls out of her shirt as she is changing and he picks it up, reading all of her questions about him, including my personal favorite, "Does Patch have a girlfriend?" Interestingly, he comes back with "ex-girlfriend," which leads Nora to believe she might be the one following her around, perhaps jealous over Patch and Nora's recent closeness. And then Patch's next statement throws cold water on that theory: "But she's not around. [...] She's gone. She's never coming back." When Nora asks Patch if his ex is dead, he doesn't deny it. Before Nora can gather her thoughts, Patch leaves her in the bathroom, alone with her questions. Oh, and the awesome older lady who walks in after Patch and tells Nora, "Honey, he's slippery as soap. [...] A girl could lather up in soap like that."

I don't know who that lady is, but I think Nora should dump Vee and make HER her new best friend. Just saying.

After changing back into her clothes, Nora rejoins Vee and Elliot at the table, where she learns that Elliot has apparently ordered the hottest thing on the menu for Nora, which happens to be a "red burrito." (Jerk.) Nora sidesteps Elliot's creepy smile by telling them that she's not feeling up to eating and has maybe caught whatever might be ailing Jules. And so Vee has no choice but to go with Nora, which leaves Elliot all alone with his slimeball self. Here's hoping he ordered the red burrito, too.

Notable Quotables:

"Rule number one," Vee said. "There is no such thing as notes in flirting."

"The ghost of a pirate-smile lurked at his mouth. I got the impression he was recalling every last detail of that near kiss, including my sigh-slash-moan."

"I need to get back to work," Patch said. He gave me a once-over that lingered below the hips. "Killer skirt. Deadly legs."

Chapter 14: "I always feel like somebody's watching me"
(Since I gave the last chapter's recap a song lyric for a title, I figured, why not go for a second? This one's especially apropos, methinks.)

Disclaimer: I will confess that I do not like reading chapters in this book that do not contain Patch. So forgive me if this recap is a little short -- it's just I'm eager to get to the next, Patch-filled chapter! And I'm sure you are, too. ;-)

After Nora leaves The Borderline, she arrives home jumpy and out of sorts. Her key jams in the lock yet again, which makes me wonder if anyone has been trying to break in. Once she is finally able to open the door, she walks in and goes to start a fire, but then a sudden noise makes her scream. However, it's just her mom, waking up from napping on the couch, and not Vee's attacker like Nora feared. Nora's mom proceeds to inform her that she's thinking of putting their farmhouse up for sale because it's become such a struggle to try and maintain it financially. Nora is crushed because all of her memories of her family, her father especially, are in that house, and her mom promises to give it another three months to try and see if they can keep the farmhouse after all.

Mother and daughter go on to have some bonding time over hot chocolate, something that has not happened much all book. And it's nice to see Nora open up with her mom about missing her father and even about Patch. But just as she is bringing up the topic of Patch, the phone rings and it's Nora's mom's boss, who needs her at the office AGAIN. So Nora is left alone yet again in the old farmhouse, and with nothing else to do, she decides to start on her homework. However, she is too distracted to concentrate, her thoughts straying to Bo's Arcade, where Patch is most likely hanging out. She's even tempted to go see him there, but she knows her mom will be back soon, so she resists the temptation, deciding to go upstairs and change into something more comfortable instead. As she opens the door to her bedroom, a startling and terrifying tableau is presented to her -- not only has her room been broken into, with drawers hanging open and her bed ripped apart, but the man with the ski mask is in the room with her, right behind her. But before Nora can react, he lunges out the window.

Nora runs downstairs to call 911 and fifteen minutes later, two detectives arrive. Nora gives them both details about her frightening encounter with the man in the ski mask, but when they go up to investigate, Nora's room is back to normal, as if the intruder was never there in the first place. The officers then become suspicious of her, even going so far as to ask if she's on drugs. Nora apologizes for ever having called, saying it must have been a mistake, and the detectives leave her wondering how the intruder could have put everything back to normal in her room in just 15 minutes, and me wondering if one of Nora's interrogation subjects -- Patch? or Elliot? -- at The Borderline earlier that evening could have led to this. And if this is perhaps a warning.

Notable Quotables:

I had no idea how to explain my conflicting feelings for Patch to my mom. I had no idea how to explain Patch, period.

I saw the reflection of movement in the window across the room and swung around. He stood there against the wall behind me, dressed head to toe in black and wearing the ski mask. My brain was a swirling fog, just beginning to transmit run! to my legs, when he lunged for the window, threw it open, and ducked lithely out.

He didn't believe me. He thought I'd invented it. For a moment I was tempted to think similarly. What was wrong with me? Why was my reality convoluted? Why did the truth never match up? For the sake of my sanity, I told myself it wasn't me. It was him. The guy in the ski mask. He was doing this. I don't know how, but he was to blame.

Chapter 15: "Heartless"
(This chapter's title? Yep, I went there. Here's a cool reworking of Kanye West's song by The Fray.)

This chapter begins with Nora and Vee in biology, where they are supposed to be running a lab on blood pressure, with Vee supposedly resting still for five minutes. But we all know Vee is not one to rest, let alone be still, and she is currently involved in a heated discussion with Nora over Elliot's possible involvement in Kjirsten Halverson's death. Although police ruled Halverson's death as a suicide, Nora believes Elliot may have killed her and transferred schools after the fact in order to try and escape his past. Nora believes this so much, that she's willing to drive to Kinghorn to ask some questions. Never mind that her last attempts at sleuthing didn't go over too well. We can only hope she'll decide to leave the platinum blond wig and sequined mini skirt at home this time.

The one thing that Nora still can't figure out is what Elliot's motive for killing Kjirsten would have been. But just as Nora is trying to piece together the puzzle of her suspicion, she suddenly realizes that the article on Elliot that had been on top of her dresser last night went missing after the break-in. Which is a major clue, one that irrevocably links Elliot to the break-in.

Before Nora and Vee can discuss this further, Coach barges in on their discussion and demands to see their progress. When he realizes that they haven't been working on the lab, he asks Patch to step in and replace Vee as Nora's partner. After some playful banter, Nora asks Patch to be her test subject for the lab, to which he responds: "Can't. [...] I don't have a heart." And while Nora tells herself he's not being literal, I can't help but wonder...

The chapter closes with Nora visiting her new school counselor, Miss Greene, for her scheduled appointment. Once Nora is settled in, Miss Greene announces that she will no longer ask questions about her father. But then she goes on to start talking about Patch and how she's "heard some rather disappointing news" about Nora's "involvement" with him. Miss Greene even goes so far as to ask Nora to promise her she'll be "very, very careful around Patch." Something about her new counselor sets Nora on edge, and she sidesteps that promise and decides not to discuss anything else with her, not even the break-in. And at this point in my reading, I can't help but think Nora needs to be very, very careful around Miss Greene, too.

Notable Quotables:

"I didn't do homework."
He had the smile of a fox. "Who did you do?"
I was speechless for a moment. I stood there with my mouth slightly open. "Was that an innuendo?"
"Just curious what my competition is."

Patch took my hand and a jolt of heat shot up my arm and ended with a squeeze in my stomach.

I didn't trust Miss Greene. I couldn't put my finger on it, but something about her bothered me.

Questions:

What are your suspicions at this point -- are you like Nora, and suspect Elliot is to blame for Vee's attack, or do you think Patch is somehow involved, as Vee thinks? Also, what do you make of the fact that Elliot and Jules are rarely seen together, at least when Nora and Vee are there?
Do you think the break-in in Chapter 14 actually happened and that the intruder had 15 minutes to put the room back in order before the police arrived? Or do you think there's another explanation for this...
Nora is reluctant to fully confide in Miss Greene because she feels Miss Greene has "an agenda" when it comes to Patch. Do you trust Miss Greene and think she has Nora's best interests at heart, or do you agree that she has a hidden agenda? Discuss.

an apologetic cutie

2010-08-18T19:20:00.000-07:00

Sooo... yeah...

I'd go into all the oh-so-earth-shatteringly exciting details of my life

which would explain why last week's recap and this week's discussion

haven't posted yet, however, I don't want to bore y'all to death.

We shall leave it as this:

1. Everyone who commented on the discussion last week before the

time stamp of this current post will get an extra entry into the give-a-way.

2. I will recap last week's discussion next Monday with this week's discussion.

(did that make any sense? yeah, I didn't think so.)

3. Annnnd I will have the newest discussion written by the lovely

Annie Cristina up by tomorrow hopefully no later than 6 pm EST.

This is what I know.
This is what I've got.
I give you the following as a token of my love and
beg of thee to forgive me.

It's freaking dancing hands! You've got to forgive me of pretty much EVERYTHING now.
I *heart* the dancing hands... *sighs contently*

For now ---

Yours forever truly,

Hush, Hush Discussion: Chapters 10-12

2010-08-11T15:00:00.000-07:00

Well, hello there! Welcome to Super Secret Twilight Blog's hush, hush book discussion. Over the next ~~ten~~ seven weeks every Wednesday, a new set of chapters will be discussed by various guest posters. Recaps of these discussion will post on the following Monday. For the complete schedule of chapters and the dates they shall be discussed click here. Also, we are hosting a giveaway for all those who are actively involved with the discussion. Click here to view what the main prize is and how you can enter. Super secret plans are under way to add a few more delightful prizes into the mix. Just a friendly warning, the following post will contain spoilers from the novel. So I beg of thee, if you have not read the novel, I highly recommend you do not read this discussion post, but instead rush out to your local book store, buy it asap, and read it tonight so you can join in!

And lastly, I ask that commenters refrain from discussing any chapters that have not been discussed already. There are readers who are partaking in this discussion who have not finished the novel. I would hate for a pivotal plot point to be revealed. Any spoilers that are shared will be deleted immediately. I thank you in advance for your cooperation.

If you missed last week's post on chapters 7-9 please clickity click here. This week's post is written by the effin awesomeness that is HG who's bloggy cred includes (but is not limited too) True Blood Twilight and I Adore Books and Film. HG and I have been kickin' it here online since back in the days when the Twitards only had 30 followers! Yeah, we go back. And I happen to think she is fan-freaking-amazing. So put your hands together for HG!

Hey! It's me HG, from True Blood Twilight and I'm bringing you chapters 10-12 this week, shall we?

Chapter 10 (I am craving tacos, not shards of glass)

So in this chapter, we are faced with the aftermath of a very... very... interesting evening.

Nora is awoken around two in the morning by the sound of her cell phone ringing, several times I might add. It is after she answers her phone, and hears Vee’s very upset voice, that she realize she had completely forgotten to check in with her. From the conversation, we learn that Vee and Elliot scoured the park for quite some time looking for Nora. Of course Nora then confesses to having been delayed and when she returned, Vee and Elliot were already gone. This in turn, caused her to have to accept a ride home from Patch on his motorcycle *coughs*. Once at her house, Patch decides to show his infamous taco making skills; among other things... *fans self* We’re keeping it PG, kids, we’re keeping it PG.

In hearing all this, Vee senses something in Nora’s voice. She then decides to interrogate Nora like KGB.

“He kissed you, didn’t he?” No answer.

“He did! I knew it! I’ve seen the way he looks at you. I knew this was coming. I saw it a mile away.”

Thankfully, there was no spot light. No truth serum. Only a very fully-charged cell phone, and a dark bedroom. After finalizing times to meet later on in the day for shopping, Nora finally hang ups.

Side note: Btw, is Lionel a rebirth of Damien from the Omen?

Later that day, Vee and Nora meet up at Victoria Secrets. Once inside, Nora soon sees the same hooded figure that she had seen the night before near the Archangel roller coaster, across the street from where they are today. It is then that Nora confides in Vee about the potential stalker.

“Are you serious? Why are you just telling me this now? Who is it?”

Side note: Kids, if you encounter creepy dark hooded figures, vampires that sparkle, fallen angels... Don’t keep it a secret. Tell your parents, we’re not stupid.

Nora, deciding they need a diversion, agrees with Vee, that Vee will leave first disguised as Nora. Nora will then follow and then the two girls will surprise the stalker and interrogate the hooded figure like KGB.

Side note: It is never a good idea to devise such plans when trying to capture a stalkerish, hooded figure. I’m just saying...

The plan does not go as follows, and in the end, Nora finds Vee upon a grassy knoll in the cemetery; fetal position and in pain.

Notable quotes:

“You sound worked up. Really worked up. No, that’s not it. You sound agitated... flustered... aroused.”

“If they follow me, you follow them. I’ll head up the hill toward the cemetery, and then we’ll bookend them and get answers.”

Chapter 11 (Somebody needs a portable screen protector)

Yikes, poor Vee. To be honest, the nature of her confrontation with the stalker was quite disturbing and thankfully, she is alive and only left with a broken arm.

As Monday passes, Nora is left in a funk. But not without a few key things that we should make note of; 1) Patch was not in biology class (hmm) and 2) Nora receives a note from her teacher from Ms. Greene, her new psychologist.

Upon her meeting with Ms. Greene, Nora is quickly brought up to speed about the reasons behind the sudden departure of her previous psychologist, though what amuses me most about this particular meeting, are the observations that Nora makes.

The bookshelves covered in generic-looking hardcovers,

all bound in neutral colors with gold lettering.

No family photos or snapshots into Miss Greene’s life.

The fern, once dying, was now pert and alive.

The meeting doesn’t seem to go over as easy as Nora planned, and the tension is definitely rigid as Nora is irritated with Ms. Greene’s consistent questions regarding Nora’s life. It is in a sense, rehashing painful memories of her father’s death not less than a year ago.

At this point, all Nora wants to do is leave, and attempts to abruptly end the brief meeting by lying about having to do research for Biology. Though even this seems to have some sort of hidden agenda, as Ms. Greene out of nowhere, decides to explain to Nora that in the future, her tutoring sessions with Patch will be monitored and on campus.

“I especially don’t want the two of you meeting alone.”

Well, curiosity killed the cat.

Now, Nora is on a mission to find more info on Patch and decides to google him on the computer in the library, but there is nothing on Patch. Patch ain’t on Facebook!! Can you believe that?

So Nora decides to Google Elliot, and oh snap...

Student questioned in Kinghorn Prep Murder

We find that Elliot was questioned in the murder of a young woman and suspiciously was the last one to be seen with the victim. *RED FLAG* (Woman was found hung, at Elliot’s school.)

Of course, who shows up right at this moment and scares the bejesus out of Nora? Elliot. This is the point, where nice and annoyingly-creepy-persistent are up for grabs. Guess, what? Elliot is the latter, and suddenly will not take no for an answer, as he practically bullies Nora into going to dinner with him. Thankfully our girl is smarter than that and after some... awkward moments, frees herself of Mr. Elliott...

Side note: It is always a good idea to invest in high speed internet at home. I’m just saying.

Notable quotes:

“You’re an attractive girl. I imagine there must be some interest from the opposite sex.”

“We both know you're not too concerned with your mom’s rules, since Saturday night you were with me at Delphic.”

Chapter 12 (Say ug to drugs)

Still at the library, Nora gets a call from her mom explaining that she will be home soon. Nora letting her mom know that she will be visiting Vee firsts, can sense the distress in her mother’s voice. It is in this conversation, that her poor mom expresses her sorrow and concern, which theoretically are very valid.

“I couldn’t live with myself if anything happened to you. Especially since your dad-”

Once at the hospital, Nora realizes the extent of Vee’s injuries; a broken arm, concussion, cuts, scrapes, bruises. Vee playfully explains that due to her quick reflexes, no major damage was done. *cringes*

Nora’s intentions are good, but really, she is trying to see if Vee can recount any pertinent details to the assault. Interestingly, Nora mentally refers to the hooded figure as the mysterious girl who followed Vee.

Unfortunately, there is a conflict between the girls, as to who may this hooded figure be.

“That’s when I looked back, and everything came together really fast.

There was the flash of a gun, and him lunging for me.”

Nora, feeling confused, listens to Vee explain that the assailant had dark eyes, charcoal eyes... and a ski mask.

Nora horrified, realizes this is the same description of her attacker that night she had an accident in Vee’s car. Finally confessing the details of what occurred that night, both Nora and Vee come to the conclusion that both attacks by a man with a ski mask are related and without doubt, tied to Nora.

This is where Vee makes her feelings known, that the attacker eerily had features like Patch and that the two really needed to investigate into Patch’s background, like asap. Then the drugs, once again consume Vee and we are left but once again, who is the masked offender.

Notable quotes:

“I’m so glad you’re safe,” she said, squeezing me tight. Safe-ish, I thought.

Questions:

1) Natural instinct is unforgiving, what do you think about Patch not being at school the day following Vee’s attack?

2) What do you make of Elliot’s unusual behavior at the library? More importantly, of Nora’s reaction to Elliot’s unusual behavior?

3) Considering the severity of the attack on Vee, what would you do at this point if you were Nora? No really, I'm curious.

Recap: Hush, Hush Discussion: Chapters 7-9

2010-08-10T14:54:00.000-07:00

Well hello there! Welcome to Super Secret Twilight Blog's hush, hush discussion recap for week three in which we discussed chapters 7-9 (and were they ever nommy!). If you did not get a chance to join us last week, please cease and desist reading this post and go here to read last week's discussion post and leave your thoughts. If you would like to view the schedule for our discussion click here to do so. Annnd if you are interested in learning about the giveaway for active participants of this discussion please click here to view the main prize and information on how to win. As always, if you have not read the novel hush, hush by Becca Fitzpatrick pleasey cheesey do not read this post, but instead go procure yourself a copy of the book, read it as quickly as humanly possible, and come back to join in! Also, I ask that any book discussion which takes place during this recap only pertain to the chapters being discussed. There are those who are taking part in this discussion who have not finished reading the novel and I would loath to spoil the story for them.

Thank you to Danny (Mrs. Vanquish) for guest posting last week and thank you to everyone who participated in last week's discussion!

michelle, Susie From ApplesnFeathers, Annie Cristina,

One Pushy Fox, Smuttier Than You, & HG

Now on to the questions!

Danny asked:

What is up with Jules? Is he just annoyed by the girls or is there something more about him?
While Patch has pretty much demanded all our attention and Elliot has move onto our radars, the elusive Jules has been avoiding us... but why? Most of us agreed that Vee could be the reason that Jules keeps disappearing, but could there be more?

One Pushy Fox says: I don't like Jules. He's incongruously paired with Elliot and, even though we don't know diddly about Jules (or even Elliot, really) at this point, I have a bad feeling about him. Right now, my guess on who the villain of the story will be is him (and possibly Elliot). He just gives off the I'm evil vibe.

Villain in disguise? Or reluctant wing-man? Only time will tell!

Danny asked:

What the heck happened to Nora while she was riding on The Archangel?! Was it real? Or did it just happen in her imagination? Is she really losing her mind?

When I first read this scene, I instantly put down my book and said aloud, wtf?! I think I had to read that part at least three times more for it to sink in that what happen on The Archangel to Nora was not going to make sense.

HG says: At this point, I'm scared for Nora and I suspected that Patch had something to do with this hallucination since he was sitting next to her on the roller coaster. Plus he can do really good Jedi mind tricks on her, so it has to be him.

While all signs did seem to point (sadly) towards Patch, for some of us who put these visions into Nora's mind wasn't so cut and dry...

michelle says: I think what Nora saw while riding The Archangel was in her mind but I’m still not sure who put the image there. I don’t want to think it was Patch but with the smirk he gave her who knows.

Or is this merely all just hopeful thinking?

One Pushy Fox says: This was SO NOT IMAGINATION!!! Clearly some supernatural force is messing with her. AND the romantic in me is betting that Patch is protecting her. *crosses fingers*

So while the consensus is that Nora is probably most definitely hallucinating whilst on The Archangel this realization only brings more questions to light. Is Patch the cause of all this madness? And how can he be doing this to her and remain the anti-hero? Is there someone else messing with her? The masked stalker maybe? Or is he even real?

Danny asked:

What did you feel when Nora mentioned the knife Patch was holding and that he obviously even took a bigger one? Is she just overreacting?

Oh this moment....

One Pushy Fox says: I have to admit that even though I don't think Patch is a threat to Nora, the knife made me nervous. Especially after he had to sort of trick her into inviting him into her home. I've watched enough Buffy to know that's not a good sign.

No... a boy wielding a knife in a threatening cheeky manner is never a good thing... Unless he makes up for it with:

Danny asked:

How freaking hot was the non-kiss in the kitchen?

Susie says: On a scale of 1 to 10 that moment was a 20. I mean the brush of lips on her shoulder, the hip grazing. If it had been me I would a wrapped my legs around him, pulled him in, and dove right in YUM!!

*daydreams* Hm...

Danny asked:

What are your feelings about Patch after these chapters? Is he a good guy or a bad guy?

Smuttier Than You says: I was feeling fairly warm and fuzzy about Patch up until these chapters. I had to seriously do a gut-check and take stock in all of the fuckery that went down. But truthfully, I was still rooting for Patch. And it may have just been my girly bits doing the rooting while my brain was saying "back away slowly, no sudden movements".

Annie Cristina says: I think he's a little of both, honestly. Maybe a bad guy gone good? For sure, he's not a good guy gone bad.

If there is one thing we know for sure it is that Patch is a very naughty boy. And what these chapters leave us with is a sense of foreboding... and maybe a little tingling. It's clear someone is messing with are lovely Nora. But why? And for what end? And, even worse, is Patch really trying to harm her.... or does this all just boil down to a simple misunderstanding!? Is our Patch comin' off as a really bad boy when in truth he means to save our fair maiden... Is there a simple explanation just around the bend? One can only wish to hope!

Join us tomorrow for HG's amazing discussion.

And thank you again to Danny and everyone who commented on last week's discussion!
It's never too late to join in and leave a comment.

Until tomorrow ---

Yours truly,

Hush, Hush Discussion: Chapters 7-9

2010-08-04T15:00:00.000-07:00

Well, hello there! Welcome to Super Secret Twilight Blog's hush, hush book discussion. Over the next ~~ten~~ eight weeks every Wednesday, a new set of chapters will be discussed by various guest posters. Recaps of these discussion will post on the following Monday. For the complete schedule of chapters and the dates they shall be discussed click here. Also, we are hosting a giveaway for all those who are actively involved with the discussion. Click here to view what the main prize is and how you can enter. Super secret plans are under way to add a few more delightful prizes into the mix. Just a friendly warning, the following post will contain spoilers from the novel. So I beg of thee, if you have not read the novel, I highly recommend you do not read this discussion post, but instead rush out to your local book store, buy it asap, and read it tonight so you can join in!

And lastly, I ask that commenters refrain from discussing any chapters that have not been discussed already. There are readers who are partaking in this discussion who have not finished the novel. I would hate for a pivotal plot point to be revealed. Any spoilers that are shared will be deleted immediately. I thank you in advance for your cooperation.

If you missed last week's post on chapters 4-6 please clickity click here. This week's post is written by the very lovely Danny (also know as Mrs. Vanquish) who's many bloggy ventures include Let's Ride The Vanquish and Dreamy Blog Designs, along with being our fearless leader over at Bewitched Bookworms. All that aside, I happen to adore her in ways I cannot express and hope to one day hug her for real. Yep, welcome to the sap. How about I cut all this nonsense and we get down to business. You know her, you love her. Please give a warm welcome to Danny!

~*~

Hey, *waves* I am so freaking excited about this discussion.
I read the book because lovely cutie here told me how awesome it was....
Well, what shall I say..
She was right! Oh, so right!
I love this book.. and *cough* yes, I especially love Patch .
Ok, yes, there I said it.

I'm happy to discuss with you today the next three chapter.
And Oh Boy, those chapters are amazing!!! Like Ohh-so-freaking-amazing!

(And in honor of cutie the post is of course centered *giggles*)

Chapter 7

aka.

Choosing the Good or the Bad boy?

Nora’s date with Elliot is just coming up , should she go or not?

But when she finally tells Vee about meeting the boys, Vee’s again all over it and so they go.

Although Nora is meeting with Eliott and not Patch, she's apparently decided not to wear makeup...

Remember that Patch told her she looks better without??

“What I didn’t want to acknowledge was I’d specially chosen a night I knew I wouldn’t see Patch to test it out…. “

Well, Nora is much more intrigued than she wants to admit...
But who am I to blame the girl.

When they arrived at the Amusement Park, they get a flyer with the newest sensation

“The Archangel” ok... obvious much ???

While the girls are looking out for Elliot and Jules, suddenly Nora sees Patch playing a video game –

Surprise Surprise!

Patch is there – again…. Coincidence ?

Me don’t thinks so …

Nora hopes he won’t see her, but well, all you need is Vee who cannot shut up! So Vee tells Elliot that not only does Patch seem creepily interested in Nora, but he’s also stalking her. And Mr.Gentleman Elliot offers to talk to him … ieeeek!

Talk about men and pissing contests...*rolls eyes*!

Uhm and THANKS Vee!!!

But Nora (good girl!) refuses and goes to talk to him herself…

Again, who needs enemies when you have Vee?

Patch offers Nora the following: Playing a game of pool and if he wins she has to tell Elliot that she’s no longer free tonight.

Ha! Nora is apparently always up for a game like this, she cannot refuse!

And once again he's talking to her in her mind and Nora’s scared and demands that he stops this, but Patch just pretends nothing is unusual … Gosh, this is creepy!

Then he tells her to meet him at “The Archangel” … *rolls eyes*

A site note: Jules disappears right after the girls arrived and all of them keep wondering where he’s gone… Well yes, Where is he? What’s up with him? Is he just annoyed by Vee ? Or what? Let’s read on maybe we'll find out.

Chapter Quotes:

“You find the wrong boy, you ask for trouble. You find the right boy, you find Love”

“Patch was an X-factor intangible, scary, and unknown”

“In close contact with him I experienced a confusion polarity of desires.”

Chapter 8

aka.

Let's Ride the Archangel

(uhmm...* cough* shall I change my Blogname now?)

Although Nora is creeped out, scarred, and starting to think she is about to lose her mind with the mind-speaking and car accident thing, she is drawn to The Archangel.

“The wind has changed from chilly to icy, but that wasn’t the reason I felt increasingly ill at ease. The feeling was back. That cold, heart-stopping feeling that someone was watching her”

*shivers* Does Nora have a sixth sense?

Who is following her?

Is it Patch?

But then she sees a hooded figure that disappears when she’s looking and then she runs into Patch!
Hm …Obviously not Patch ...?!

He wants her to rides The Archangel with him.

“If you keep running from me, you’re never going to figure out what’s really going on”

As if she could back away from this!

Nora can never refuse a challenge or back up from the idea of getting to know him better!

And when they are talking about his past he says “My past might frighten you”
Gosh, he's obviously warning her?? Or does he just wants to intrigue her even more?

Ok and now incredible things happen!

When the ride starts, Nora suddenly realizes that her seat belt is undone!
OooOoo
Then she gets ripped out of the car
and she starts falling down ---
Screaming!
Panicking!!
And then......
the ride stops and Patch is grinning.

Huh?!?!?!

Ok?

What the heck just happened?!?!

She looks down and sees that the seat belt is securely in it’s place.

“I thought.. I flew out of the car. I literally thought… I was going to die!"

Ok, let me take a deep breath, what just happened here?

Chapter Quotes:

“My past might frighten you”

“The Archangel (…) it means high-ranking angel. The higher up, the harder the fall”

“I think I’m more of a guardian angel girl”

Chapter 9

aka.

Oh my Patch... or Holy Hottness.. or simple: *sigh*

After this nightmare, she wants to find Vee and just going home. But Vee and Elliot are nowhere to be found and also her cell phone is black, apparently an empty battery (although she’s sure she charged it right before leaving..!?). They keep searching for Vee, but the car is gone so Nora’s only chance to get home is with Patch.

How very very convenient…

When they arrive at Nora’s home, Patch goes and opens the door, with her keys.

Huh?!

Nora is startled and demands to get her keys back.

How the hell did he get them in the first place?

He claims she dropped them at the Arcarde… Yeah, sure!

Nora wants Patch to leave, but instead she's telling him that she’s alone.

( Oh stupid girl!!!)

Well, Patch isn’t the guy you can just avoid and leave out, so he enters and starts making something for her to eat. Apparently, Nora has no way to keep him out. He takes a knife and starts cutting the vegetables to make a taco.

Nora doesn’t feel comfortable with him holding a knife while they are all alone.

After Nora left ( to do her hair- Yeah, she is most definitely a girl…)
she comes back only to realize he holds even a bigger knife now.

Uhhuuhooo.!

She immediately demands that he put the knife down.

“I’m not going to hurt you, Nora”

Nora is scarred! But, Patch puts it down. *sigh of relief*

And again Patch seems to know exactly how to get Nora, he offers some answers if she helps him making the meal.

Well, that is Nora! She can never step back if there is a tiny chance to get to know him better! Plus, somehow she cannot trust her feelings, in one minute she wants to kiss him and in the next she’s scared. ( I would kiss him ...just saying...)

After dinner they start to wash the plates and now hold your breath girls!!!

“Patch moved to take the dish towel from me and our bodies touched”

Patch again challenges her by asking “Scarred?” and Nora admits her contradictary feelings:

“ The truth is , part of me is definitely not comfortable around you. But at the same time I feel a scary attraction to you”

Well done Nora!

Suddenly he moves closer and lifts her onto the counter at eye level with him with his hands right beside her hips. Nora is again frightened

“No this wasn’t right. Not this, not with Patch. He was frightening. In a good way, yes. But also in a bad way. A very bad way.”

She tells him that he should go but all he’s doing is moving over the skin on her shoulder, her neck, her jaw… he starts touching her hips and then….

Gosh, I get goosebumps!

The.Freaking.Phone.Rings!!!!

Please!!!

This was the hottest non-kiss EVER!

With the call from her mom, Nora switches out of this situation and tells him to leave, which he does. Oh.My.Goodness!

If I wasn’t entranced by this story yet, I was after these chapters!

Chapter Quotes:

“I’m not going to hurt you, Nora”

“ The truth is , part of me is definitely not comfortable around you.

But at the same time I feel a scary attraction to you”

" He was frightening. In a good way, yes. But also in a bad way. A very bad way.”

WOooOoo, these were amazing chapters! A lot happened and I dare to say a lot of really important stuff! So, let’s hear the theories, ladies!!!

Questions:

1.) What is up with Jules? Is he just annoyed by the girls or is there something more about him?

2.) What the heck happened to Nora while she was riding on The Archangel?! Was it real? Or did it just happen in her imagination? Is she really losing her mind?

3.) What did you feel when Nora mentioned the knife Patch was holding and that he obviously even took a bigger one? Is she just overreacting?

4.) How freaking hot was the non-kiss in the kitchen?

Last Question, but important one:

5.) What are your feelings about Patch after these chapters? Is he a good guy or a bad guy?

Failboat

2010-08-03T19:55:00.000-07:00

*drops mic and walks off stage*

Recap: Hush, Hush Discussion: Chapters 4-6

2010-08-02T15:00:00.000-07:00

Hey howdy hey! This is Super Secret Twilight Blog's hush, hush discussion recap for week two in which we discussed chapters 4-6. If you did not get a chance to join us last week, please cease and desist reading this post and go here to read last week's discussion post and leave your thoughts. If you would like to view the schedule for our discussion click here to do so. Annnd if you are interested in learning about the giveaway for active participants of this discussion please click here to view the main prize and information on how to win. As always, if you have not read the novel hush, hush by Becca Fitzpatrick pleasey cheesey do not read this post, but instead go procure yourself a copy of the book, read it as quickly as humanly possible, and come back to join in! Also, I ask that any book discussion which takes place during this recap only pertain to the chapters being discussed. There are those who are taking part in this discussion who have not finished reading the novel and I would loath to spoil the story for them.

Thank you to Ang (Amcas) for guest posting last week and thank you to the following lovelies for joining in the discussion and commenting!

HG, Susie, Smuttier Than You, One Pushy Fox, marie,
Annie Cristina, marcyinak, Lynn, & michelle

Now questions, questions, questions! Ang asked:

1. The "link" between Nora and Patch has been hinted at in several chapters. What do we know and think about this "link" so far?

It's hard to miss the connection between Patch and Nora. A link Nora is desperate to ignore, yet unable to deny. While we all saw this connection as part sexual attraction part seemingly meant to be, one of us pondered if this link was natural or manipulated:

Annie said: At this point, I'm wondering if the link happened naturally between Patch and Nora, or if someone is responsible for it *coughPatchcough*. Either way, it's amazing that she can hear him in her mind. That part gave me major chills.

We've known this whole time that Patch is not your average bad boy next door, that something strange and unusual is lurkin' within him. Is this undeniable connection Nora is feeling natural (having to do with matchy-match tats and other supernatural doings) or Patch-made? And if he's made it, is he for good or for evil? Can it be that cut and dry?

Ang asked:

2. Why is my, I mean, our lives ruled by dark, supernatural pretty boys who, quite literally, can mess with our minds?

HG says: Supernatural pretty boys have plagued humans since the creation of time. In Book of Enoch (Oh, I went there...) we know that male Angels were enamored with women and took wives. I guess, we are drawn to what we cannot have, but our humanity takes over and we pray that there is a way for love to supersede. It is the ultimate forbidden love... *Sighs*

You did go there! And I adore you for it. Plain and simple, there's something far too damn appealing about a supernatural pretty boy we should stay clear of. Were we wired this way? Does Eve's curse go deeper, causing us to long for what we shouldn't? Either way, I say, thank the gods for YA novels and the much needed fix they provide for us.

Ang asked:

3. Elliot. Good guy? Red herring? Eviler than we are being led to believe that Patch may be?

For question number two I just couldn't pick on answer!

One Pushy Fox is reading hush, hush for the first time and trying to pace herself by reading only three chapters each week (*hugs* Oh Pushy, you are a brave brave soul indeed!). Her reaction to Elliot?

Pushy says: Elliot...I don't trust this guy. So...I haven't read beyond Chapter 6, but here's my thoughts as of now...Elliot's evil. If I were evil, I'd come dressed up as a knight in shining armor not all smexy, black t-shirty goodness. Patch is the bad guy who will be good for Nora and Elliot's going to be the red herring good guy who will cause trouble in the end. Am I close? I won't find out for WEEKS!!!!!

Lynn on the other hand sees a less sinister and much more appealing side to Elliot:

Lynn says: Elliot was definitely charming at first. His friend on the other hand seemed a little weird. I think if I had Elliot hitting on me the way he was going after Nora- I would have been flattered.

Elliot does seem to be the safer, not to mention saner, guy for Nora to chose. And at the end of chapter six that is just was she does when she accepts his offer to hang out Saturday night.

But is he a truly good guy, maybe Patch's polar opposite? Or is he a sweetly disguised wolf in sheep's clothing who is up to no good? Only time will tell!

Annnnd on that note:
Thank you again to everyone who's been joining in and leaving comments!
Truly y'all are fantastic and I love to read your musings.

Look for this week's discussion on chapters 7-9 which will be written by the
very lovely Mrs. Vanquish (Danny) and will be posting on Wednesday at 6 pm EST.

For now -

See ya on the flippy flop.

Hush, Hush Discussion: Chapters 4-6

2010-07-28T15:00:00.000-07:00

Well, hello there! Welcome to Super Secret Twilight Blog's hush, hush book discussion. Over the next ten weeks every Wednesday, a new set of chapters will be discussed by various guest posters. Recaps of these discussion will post on the following Monday. For the complete schedule of chapters and the dates they shall be discussed click here. Also, we are hosting a giveaway for all those who are actively involved with the discussion. Click here to view what the main prize is and how you can enter. Super secret plans are under way to add a few more delightful prizes into the mix. Just a friendly warning, the following post will contain spoilers from the novel. So I beg of thee, if you have not read the novel, I highly recommend you do not read this discussion post, but instead rush out to your local book store, buy it asap, and read it tonight so you can join in! And lastly, I ask that commenters refrain from discussing any chapters that have not been discussed already. There are readers who are partaking in this discussion who have not finished the novel. I would hate for a pivotal plot point to be revealed. Any spoilers that are shared will be deleted immediately. I thank you in advance for your cooperation.

If you missed last week's post on the prologue to chapter 3 click here. This week's post was written by one of my very bestest of bloggy friends (most importantly, my Yoda), Ang (Amcas) from Why Not? Twilight, RPattz, and Me. You know her, you love her, now bask in her wonderment!

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

Chapters 4-6

Ang (amcas) of Why Not? Twilight, RPattz, and Me

FYI and other tid-bitlets:

1. Cutie is the reason I read and loved this book.

2. Cutie is my Yoda, therefore I trust her in all.

3.This is ...

Chapter 4: I think I hit a...uhm, never mind.

Nora has just gotten away from a nightmare, literally, as she has crashed into something/someone and been attacked. Nora calls Vee to tell her what has happened to both her and Vee's car, but can't quite get the words out on the sequence of events. Her memories are confused and fading. Vee is convinced that Nora is driving her Neon around with half a deer sticking out of the hood, while Nora is convinced she may be going crazy. Nora braves the drive back to Vee's and when she finally shows the damage the Neon has sustained to Vee...it's gone. Well, mostly gone, as there is still a small crack in the windshield that Vee figures was caused by a squirrel, if that.

What is going on?

Nora is so confuzzled that she is isn't sure if she didn't get hit by a rogue squirrel.

It scares her.

Right about now, we are introduced to Mr. Green Sweater a.k.a Elliot Saunders. Elliot is described as a shaggy, blonde, unshaven, and ubercutie. As a reader, I wasn't sure if his introduction was to be a love obstacle for Patch and Nora or to be the "bad-guy"...or both. Hmmm?

Mr. Green Sweater and his friend, Mr. Super Tall and Sulky, invite themselves to sit with Nora and Vee. Much friendliness and many donuts are shared and it comes to light that Elliot will be joining Nora at CHS. He has left Kinghorn Prep due to financial reasons and hopes to see Nora at school soon. VERRAH SOON.

Vera goes to class and is stressed, worried she is nutso, and scared about the incident last night. Patch isn't even on her radar at this moment...until he is right in front of her. As Nora tries not to gawk at his tallness and isn't quite listening to his compliments on her appearance and, uh, scent.

Nora can't quite get over her thoughts about how Patch is just- everywhere.

He was at the library last night.

She asks him if he is following her. Something isn't right about him. She resorts to begging him to request a seat change as they are not "compatible".

Patch answers, "When Coach asked for my list of desired characteristics in a mate, I gave him you."

He passes on the seat change idea, "you've grown on me", and Nora is left frustrated and with even more eerie feelings about him.

He is a mystery and he has the upper hand on her.

"Good news. Cipriano. That's his last name."

Maybe she can find out some stuff about this mystery boy now.

Chapter 5: Vee calls in a bomb threat and she likes chimichangas.

Leave it to Vee to concoct a plan that includes prescription drugs, bomb threats, and Mexican Food. Nora and Vee plan to use their new found knowledge of Patch's last name to sneak a look into his school records under the guise of Nora needing to register her medication with the school nurse. The school nurse's office is conveniently near the student files.
One sneaky girl and one crazy bomb threat later, Nora is in!
Oh, silly girls...you gotta know super smexy and mysterious is meant to stay super sexy and MYSTERIOUS. Yep, Patch's student records are...wait for it...you know it's coming...uh oh...those records are missing!

Once the reconnaissance is over the girls meet at The Borderline. Nora's never been here, but she thinks it sounds familiar.
Oh, yeah...that sinewy, muscular, lovemuffin you're staring at, that's Patch.
He works there.
""Well, well...five days a week isn't enough of me?"
Patch then asks his cocky Angel out on Saturday night.

Okay, let's take a break and swoon. Can't you just imagine him in all his flirty glory? I mean, yeah, yeah, he's creepy because we don't know if this tall, dark, and manly creature is good or evil or somewhere in between but at this point let's just appreciate a smirky pants who looks good in his pants.

*sighs*

Because oh, it gets better. Patch then informs Nora she doesn't need lip gloss or make-up because she looks better without it...as he smudges her lips with his thumb. Nora has been showing her cards all along in regards to her obvious curiosity about Patch that at its core is her intense attraction to this dark bad boy. But she had yet to admit that she cared about what he thought about her and as she does that pulls her even deeper into this little cat and mouse game. Patch, in all his "no bull-shit" glory calls her on it and challenges her by saying, "Are you scared of all guys...or just me?", and Nora blows off his interest in her personal life.
"For what it's worth, I like the idea that there's not a guy in school who matches up to your expectations."
Oh, Patchy you match and exceed them.
Nora considers this but dismisses it and then challenges him in return, "I don't know much about you."

Chapter 6: The return of Mr. Green Sweater and the curious case of the softball conversation.
Elliot is back and he is athletic. Mr. Green Sweater turns the charm on and Nora is receptive, so is Marcie Miller, however Elliot doesn't blink an eye at Ms. Mega-Meany.
Nora likes what she sees in Elliot and why shouldn't she, he is a safe and wholesome choice. He's also clearly interested in her. While everyone is in PE playing a game of softball, their flirting ("get a room!") continues as Elliot instructs Nora on how to swing.
When Nora steps up to bat she has an unusual experience.

So, this is a holy fallen angel snap moment!
Patch can talk to her...like, straight to her brain. Oh, how I love a nice supernatural man with powers of the mind. Just what I like. Nora is creeped out, as she should be, and Patch continues to "talk" to her. He teases her about her "batting lessons" with Elliot and advises her when to swing.
The revelation of Patch's ability to communicate with Nora via her mind is a big step in establishing Patch's otherworldness. So far, he might just be a creepster in all black with a light blue baseball cap bubbling with hotness. Nora knows that all these little signs are adding up and this one sign, this one is freaking huge! The end of this chapter also solidly and unequivocally sets up Mr. Green Sweater Softball Coach as a romantic rival for Patch. Perhaps not in Nora's eyes yet...but we all know.
"Was that your boyfriend standing by the fence?"
"No. Just a friend. Actually, not even that. He's my bio partner"
"You're sure there's nothing going on between the two of you? I don't want to chase after an unavailable girl."
Nora is a bit stunned at that last line. She sees a date with Elliot as a way to stomp on this "uncomfortable attraction" to Patch. More than that, she is still reeling over the fact that Patch has some open line of communication with her via her brain and what that might mean.
~*~

Notable Quoteables

"Holy freak show," Vee said. "You're not answering. The deer is lodged in my headlights, isn't he? You're driving around with him stuck to the front of the car like a snowplow."

"You're getting cocky. I like that, Angel."

He softly shook his head. "Interested? We're talking about you. I'm fascinated."

"Why are you looking at me like that?" I challenged.
He tipped forward, preparing to stand. "Because you're nothing like what I expected."

Batting lessons? Nice... touch.

~*~

Questions

1. The "link" between Nora and Patch has been hinted at in several chapters. What do we know and think about this "link" so far?
2. Why is my, I mean, our lives ruled by dark, supernatural pretty boys who, quite literally, can mess with our minds?
3. Elliot. Good guy? Red herring? Eviler than we are being led to believe that Patch may be?

~*~
Fin.

Recap: Hush, Hush Discussion: Prologue - Chapter 3

2010-07-25T17:35:00.000-07:00

Hey howdy hey! This is Super Secret Twilight Blog's hush, hush discussion recap for week one in which we discussed the prologue through chapter 3. If you are just joining us and have not read the first discussion, stop what you're doin' 'cause I'm about to ruin... errr... sorry. Where was I? Oh yes, please cease and desist reading this post and go here to read it and leave your thoughts. If you would like to view the schedule for our discussion click here to do so. Annnd if you are interested in learning about the giveaway for active participants of this discussion please click here to view the main prize and information on how to win. As always, if you have not read the novel hush, hush by Becca Fitzpatrick pleasey cheesey do not read this post, but instead go procure yourself a copy of the book, read it as quickly as humanly possible, and come back to join in! Also, I ask that any book discussion which takes place during this recap only pertain to the chapters being discussed. There are those who are taking part in this discussion who have not read the novel and I would loath to spoil the story for them. Lastly, as the giveaway rules state those whose answers are picked for this recap will have one extra entry into the hush, hush discussion giveaway! Woo-hoo! Congrats to all!!

Should I stop ramblin' on about the rules now? Yeah, that's what I thought! This week's recap post is being written by my lovely bloggy partner in crime kg, as I am not here right now (don't ya love the magic of the webernet), but on a much needed vacation. And so, without further ado, I give you, kg. *crowd goes wild*

*kg taps microphone* Hello fellow Patch groupies err....I mean hush, hush lovers! Our discussion has started off with a bang, and I am overwhelmed by the amazing response we have had. I have enjoyed reading each and every comment that was left on this week's post. To be honest, I am just pretending to know what I am doing here, so let's just jump right into this week's discussion questions and answers.

that's pretty much how I felt throughout the entire book.

1.What do you make of this mystery boy and the "serves" Chauncey shall be providing for him? (Get your mind out of the gutter ladies! I'm asking in all seriousness... whilst giggling.)

marie said...
Hmm... the mystery boy and Chauncey? To be completely honest, I was a little skerd and confused by this confrontation. Not to mention feeling slightly bad for Chauncey. I remember thinking "WTF is going on here??" I did come to the conclusion that all will probably be explained eventually, though.

2. First impressions are said to have a lasting effect, what is your first impression of Nora after these first three chapters?

One Pushy Fox said...
I like Nora. She's smart, not an easy swooner and while she acknowledges the forces of the world around her (the mysterious presence she attributes to her father's spirit, Patch's inexplicable attractiveness) she doesn't seem easily swayed by them. I like that she's smart but it's just a background trait, not something she feels the need to press. I like that she's clearly a responsible enough kid to be left alone when her mother is occasionally out of town. I think she's interesting and easy to relate to.

3. What do you make of the “presence” Nora has felt since the death of her father?

Mrs. Vanquish said...
Since this is a mystery book about Fallen Angels (which is clear!) I pretty much think it is indeed her father trying to watch over her. Specially after he died so early and Nora apparently is often enough alone. (What is it that most of our heroines don't have normal parents that watch over her?)

4. At least three times now the word sacrifice has been used. Foreshadowing? Or something to throw us off?

Tracey said...
How dumb do I feel? I never noticed the actual frequency of the word "sacrifice" until you asked the question. The only time it struck a chord with me was when Patch was toying with Nora. I already figured him to be potentially dangerous and...different...but his reference to being in need of a sacrifice just turned me on quite frankly.

5. Patch is hotness personified. Discuss.

SmuttierThanYou said...
Ok, you were right, we definitely share a brain!! Patch's hawtness...ok, again a comparison to Twilight. Patch has everything we wish Edward had. And this is proven in fanfic Edward. He is dark, mysterious, (in my mind) smoking hot, cocky, and overall full of win. He is the boy our mothers warned us about. Hell, he is the boy we will warn our daughters about.

Thank you again to all who participated, and if you haven't already, please go check out all the comments from this last week. We hope to see you all back again on Wednesday the 28th for chapters 4-6, in which Amcas from Why Not? Twlight, Rpattz and Me will be guest posting. Speak to us, Yoda.

until next time,

Hush, Hush Discussion: Prologue - Chapter 3

2010-07-21T15:00:00.000-07:00

Well, hello there! Welcome to Super Secret Twilight Blog's hush, hush book discussion. Over the next ten weeks every Wednesday a new set of chapters will be discussed by various guest posters. Recaps of these discussion will post on the following Monday. For the complete schedule of chapters and the dates they shall be discussed click here. Also, we are hosting a giveaway for all those who are actively involved with the discussion. Click here to view what the main prize is and how you can enter. Super secret plans are under way to add a few more delightful prizes into the mix. Just a friendly warning, the following post will contain spoilers from the novel. So I beg of thee, if you have not read this fantastic book, I highly recommend you do not read this discussion post, but instead rush out to your local book store, buy it asap, and read it tonight so you can join in! And lastly, I ask that commenters refrain from discussing any chapter that have not been discussed already. There are readers who are partaking in this discussion who have not finished the novel. I would hate for a pivotal plot point to be revealed. Any spoilers that are share will be deleted immediately. I thank you in advance for your cooperation.

This first week's discussion is co-written by myself (cutie) and my bloggy partner in crime, kg. Let's get this party started, shall we?!

Prologue
What the Crap Just Happened? (kg)

scene: Creepy old school graveyard circa back in the day. I'm pretty sure it was a Wednesday.

A young man (with a stick up his arse and a major attitude) named Chauncey, tugs on his boots after doin’ the naughty with a young maiden. As he makes his way through the downpour (how convenient) he is confronted by a half naked man with hair black as a Spaniard's (why ya gotta be hatin’?). After some “you’re a bastard” “no, you’re a bastard” name calling, Mr. Attitude ends up on his knees...okay it was a little more involved than that. Mr. Half-Naked forces the young man to kneel and swear an oath of fealty. (wtf is that?) Unable to control his body or tongue, and filled with humiliation, he swears it. [cutie note: *gasps* Potty mouth!]

So what exactly did he swear to? Well it seems, that the half naked boy will be requiring Chauncey’s services in a fortnight. *kg quirks an eyebrow* Don’t worry my friends, more is revealed, and kg becomes more confused. The shirtless boy informs Chauncey that he is a member of the Nephilim race and that his father was an angel who fell from heaven. Try swallowing that little piece of information. This deviant race was created when angels cast from heaven did the deed with mortal women. Naughty naughty. As Chauncey ponders what all this means, the dark haired boy turns to leave and reveals two thick black scars on his back that narrow to form an upside down V. (Chicks dig scars, dude.) And this service Chauncey is to provide? Well, we are all left in the dark on that one.

Notable Quotables:

"Meet me here at the start of the Hebrew month of Cheshvan. During the two weeks between new and full moons, I'll need your service."

"Are you - fallen?" he called out. "Your wings have been stripped, haven't they?"

Chapter 1
Let's talk about sex......I mean science.(kg)
Aaaaand we are back to the present, and in Biology Class....is any one else having déjà vu? No? I didn't think so.

As Nora and her best friend, Vee, walk into class they are given an eyeful of naked fig-leafed Ken and Barbie hanging out on the chalk board. Human Reproduction is the subject at hand, and their teacher Coach McConaughy has an odd way of teaching it. Sex is a science, and what is science?

"Science is an investigation."

And what better way to use our investigative skills then by getting to know someone new. So, the Coach orders the class to switch up the seating chart which includes separating Nora and Vee. As Vee gathers her things to move and gives the Coach the stink-eye, Nora takes a look around the room. The only student she doesn't know is The Transfer, who was now going to be her new lab partner. Why are biology partners always so damn smexy?

With a piercing stare and a tilted smile, he already has Nora's heart fumbling. However, the boy has yet to speak a word to her. She introduces herself, and receives silence in return. Nora sees a big fat 'F' in her future if they don't start communicating, and although she tries to be strong her interest is piqued when she notices him writing.

"What are you writing?" I asked.
"And she speaks English," he said while scrawling it down, each stroke of his hand both smooth and lazy at once.

This boy really knows how to push her buttons. After asking for his name more than once, he finally relents with a wink..."Call me Patch. I mean it. Call me." So, the bad boy has a name, Patch. I can dig it. Let's see what else Nora can get him to reveal...

1. In his free time he collects pictures of a certain eZine columnist, aka Nora.
2. All he wants to talk about is Nora.
3. I think he is a stalker.

Patch is quickly pushing Nora over the edge, but she refuses to let him think that he is getting to her. Normally she would go straight to the coach and demand a new partner, but something makes her feel the need to defend herself. That’s when the game of twenty questions begins. [cutie note: I wanna play 20 questions with Patchy-Poo.]

You’d think with his stalkerish knowledge he would know these things, but maybe just maybe he wants to hear it straight from Nora. With questions like “Ever been to a shrink?” and “Parents married or divorced?” Patch doesn’t hold any punches. But why doesn’t he ask any normal questions like, what kind of music Nora listens to?

"Baroque. With you, it's all about order, control. I bet you play...the cello?" He said it like he'd pulled the guess out of thin air.

Seriously, who would guess something like that? Exactly! *cue the twilight zone theme music* The boy is obviously not guessing. And as the clock ticks on, Patch deflects any questions Nora may have, by asking about the scar on her wrist.

“Are you suicidal, Nora?”

Geez, way to make friends there, Patchy boy. Questions like that are a real conversation killer, so he moves right along by asking about her parents. We learn that Nora lives with her mother, and that her father was murdered.

There was a count of silence and the edge in Patch's eyes seemed to soften a touch. "That must be hard." He sounded like he meant it.

And there we see his carefully placed mask slip just for a moment. It is apparent that the boy has feelings for Nora, but are these feelings necessarily good or bad? All we know is Patch is giving Nora a major case of the creeps.

When the bell rings, Patch makes a beeline for the door, leaving Nora with zero information about himself. No matter how badly she would rather take the F than spend more time with Patch, she just can’t do it. So she calls after Patch, who scribbles his digits on to her hand. (Patch can write his number on my hand any day!) The boy called Patch, has a plan for our Nora, and it doesn’t involve a biology class. ifyouknowwhati’msayin.

So what did all that have to do with biology and sex education? I have no idea, but I liked it.

Notable Quotables:

"And she speaks English."

"Call me Patch. I mean it. Call me."

"Do you sleep naked?"

It would appear I was stuck with Patch.
For now.

Chapter 2
A Flip of the Coin:(cutie)
After her first run-in with the snarky, secretive sssssmexy “[just] Call me Patch,” Nora heads home to her house/babysitter Dorothea. The 411 on Nora’s family situation is as follows:

1. Nora’s father was murdered while shopping for a birthday present for her mother in Portland.
2. Nora’s mom works for Hugo Renaldi Auction Company where she coordinates estate and antique auctions.
3. Mom’s job involves a lot of traveling leaving Nora home alone often.
4. Dorthea was hired by Nora’s mom to keep up on the house and be there for Nora, but not at night.
5. They live in the middle of nowhere.

Nora had decided hell would freeze over before she called Patch. However, she can’t quite reconcile herself to accept failing the assignment and she doesn’t feel right about making up fun facts about Patch, especially since Coach will be looking for such shenanigans. She tells herself she is calling him not because she wants to but because she has to for school. (*snorts*) Either way, her musings on said annoyingly rude bio-partner make it clear that Nora is slightly interested in learning more about the elusive Patch:

Long, lean muscles down his arms, broad but relaxed shoulders, and a smile that was part playful, part seductive. I was in an uneasy alliance with myself, trying to ignore what had started to feel irresistible.

After Dorthea leaves, Nora pushes her pride aside, and for the sake of a good grade, calls him. Patch, of course, isn’t going to let her off so easily.

“Nora.” Patch said my name like it was the punch line to a joke. “Thought you weren’t going to call. Ever.”

Apparently, he’s playing hard to get or really just doesn’t care for her, because he tells Nora he’s too busy playing pool to be interviewed for Biology and he hangs up on her. Nora starts writing her list on Patch then and there:

I knew I loved this girl once she started writing lists! Nora’s no shrinking violet who’s going to hold her tongue and let someone walk all over her. Not to mention, she is one smart cookie and realizes there is something off about Patch:

I couldn’t quite put my finger on it, but something about Patch wasn’t right. Something about him wasn’t normal. Something wasn’t.... safe.

But she is also stubbornly determined not to let Patch scare her or force her into getting a bad grade. So off to Bo’s Arcade she goes, where she finds an even more cocky and confident Patch playing pool. It would seem he is definitely surprised to see her but that doesn’t stop him for giving her the run around.

What’s his biggest dream? Why, kissing Nora.

What’s his religious background? A cult, of course.

Patch even throws in a few super secrets:

“A secret?” he said in confidential tones. “I’ve never gone to school. Another secret? It’s not as dull as I expected.”

Nora’s not buying any of this. How is it possible he’s never gone to school? And when he throws in that she’s the reason he’s decided to go to school in the first place, she can’t help but feel both excited and freaked out. She asks him to stop provoking her, causing Patch to give one of his shiver inducing one liners:

“Say ‘provoking’ again. Your mouth looks provocative when you do.”

*sins* This is when I knew that my new friend Nora and I were in big trouble. Unlike me, Nora’s a little more savvy and understands that bad boys aren’t a good thing (*pouts*), especially when they provoke feelings of uneasiness. And she’s started to realize the best decision she could make would be to run away from Patch as fast as her leggy self will carry her, no matter how compelling she finds him to be. However, she doesn’t make a run for the hills right away, because she notices a strange tattoo on Patch’s wrist, a tattoo that is eerily in the same spot as her own. Yet once again, Patch is clamming up and not answering any personal questions, and Nora finally decides she’s had enough and leaves.

Laying in bed that night, Nora hears a crack that awakens her. We learn that since her father’s death she has felt a presence, almost as if her father were watching over her, a guardian angel, if you will. But tonight that presence is cold and foreboding, leaving Nora frightened and worried. Not to mention, tonight the creaks, bumps, and cracks coming from outside her window are sounding more and more like an actual person than her ghost dad... A peeping Tom? *gasps* But who?!

Notable Quoteables:

“As it turns out, I’m in need of a healthy female sacrifice. I’d planned on luring her into trusting me first, but if you’re ready now....”

“Say ‘provoking’ again. Your mouth looks provocative when you do.”

The thought was usually comforting, but tonight was different. The prescience felt like ice on the skin.

Chapter 3 (cutie)
Things That Go Bump in the Night
After a fretful night, Nora is sitting in Biology writing yet another list. (Gosh, I adore this girl!) This latest list includes all the reason she and Patch should not be partners, with the unspoken one being that Patch is getting under Nora’s skin and it is freaking the poor girl out. We learn that Nora is anemic and needs to take iron pills, especially when she is under stress (useful info to store for later, methinks). All the internal musing, list making, iron pill popping, and stolen glances at Patch distract Nora from Coach’s lesson. Thus, she is caught off guard when he calls her name and asks her what she is looking for in a potential mate. Patch with his pirate smile is eager to hear her response. “We’re waiting,” he mouths. (*shivers*)

When she doesn’t come up with a satisfactory answer, Coach calls on Patch who gives an immediate response: Intelligent. Attractive. Vulnerable.

Coach goes further to explain that what makes humans so unique in comparison to other species is the complexity of human attraction. This complexity can make it difficult for humans to find a mate. Patch, however, seems to feel he can confidently find his dream girl without much to-do. He states he would single her out and study her. By using the simple rules of Biology, Patch seems sure he can spot a girl who’s interested in him with in mere moments.

What clues would Patch look for?

Patch breaks down Nora’s physical reaction to him, while the Coach revels in his excellent sleuthing skills. All this only cements in the Coach’s mind that Nora is not only the perfect (bio) partner for Patch, but a tutor, as well. He once again refuses to change the seating chart.

Defeated, Nora and Vee go off to see the latest horror film, The Sacrifice, to review for their school paper. They head off to the library afterward. Nora tries to steer their conversation away from Patch. She doesn’t want to admit to herself that she finds him strangely attractive, let alone admit to Vee that the thought of kissing him is far too appealing. Nora realizes that Patch is bad news and there is something dangerous about him. This magnetic pull she feels towards him is something she wants nothing to do with... wellllll sorta. Fancy that, a protagonist who is trying to avoid temptation!

Between the scary movie, the embarrassing moment in Biology, and Vee’s instance on talking about Patch, Nora is becoming uncomfortable. And when she sees Patch unexpectedly at the library (the last place in the world one would imagine to find him) her anxiety goes through the roof. Why? Let’s make our own list!

1. Someone was outside her window last night.
2. Patch is making her uneasy with his ominous, disturbingly attractive ways.
3. He knows far too much about her yet reveals nothing about himself. (I seriously doubt Patch is his real name.)
4. He’s got a weird tat/birthy marky thingy that is similar to her own.
5. And now, in Vee’s opinion, it would appear he is stalking her!

She decides to avoid him at the library and panics when Vee suggests they break into the school records to find out more about Patch NoLastName.

Later that evening while driving home from Vee’s house, Nora is a bundle of nerves. Her anxiety is only heightened when a person(?) in a ski mask jumps out at her car, punches their fists through the glass, and tries to grab her. She is officially pushed over the edge of terror. Barely getting away, Nora begins to sob uncontrollably as she rushes from her mysterious attacker, who apparently has super human strength! Dude, the person-stalker-crazed-degenerate tried to pull her door off the hinges! Not to mention they punched through her flippin’ window! What the halo just happened?! We are left hanging at the end of chapter 3 with a huge, wtf is going on?!

Notable Quoteables:

I felt like I spent most of our time together staring at Patch, mouth agape.

There was a dark magnetism between us. Around him, I felt lured to the edge of danger. At any moment, it felt he could push me over the edge.

“Can you imagine?” Vee said. “Living your whole life never having a clue that the only reason you’re being kept alive is to be used as a sacrifice?”

“He’s not good enough for you,” I said.
She moaned. “Careful, you’ll only make me want him more.”

Questions:
1.What do you make of this mystery boy and the "serves" Chauncey shall be providing for him? (Get your mind out of the gutter ladies! I'm asking in all seriousness... whilst giggling.)
2. First impressions are said to have a lasting effect, what is your first impression of Nora after these first three chapters?
3. What do you make of the “presence” Nora has felt since the death of her father?
4. At least three times now the word sacrifice has been used. Foreshadowing? Or something to throw us off?
5. Patch is hotness personified. Discuss.

Who is this Patch of which you speak?

2010-07-20T15:00:00.000-07:00

Hi, this is fragile *waving wildly* Over the next several weeks, you'll be hearing a lot about Patch. When we talk about Patch, what exactly are we talking about?

Are we talking about Patch Adams, the Robin Williams movie (and real guy, btw)?

Um, no.

Are we talking about the Cabbage Patch doll, which inspired a really bad dance?

Oh, hell no.

So what...or rather who...are we talking about?

Yeah, that sexy, half-naked guy falling out of the sky? That would be Patch *sigh*

So, if you've followed Cutie's blog for a while or participated in the Beautiful Creatures discussion, you know that we LOVE to get together and talk about who we picture in our heads when we read a book. Okay, you caught me - we really talk about who we see when we have naughty Patch-please-let-us-touch-your-naked-back dreams ;)

So, without further ado, here are the leading men in our Hush, Hush-fueled dreams.

First, HG sent in a pic of her Patch. When we asked for his name, she said, "Oh, he's Drew Doyon." It wasn't until afterward that we all realized he's the cover model for the book!! She said, "If I didn't find him attractive, he'd scare the bejeezus out of me." :)

BTW, want to know more about the model who posed as Nora for the cover of Crescendo? Check her out!

Now, when Cutie emailed me pics of Drew, she mentioned that he had Jacob's disease. At first I thought, "Aw, poor guy." Then I read a little further: she meant that, like Jacob in Eclipse, Drew "repels shirts." :-D

Another poor guy with Jacob's disease? Amber's Patch, Steven Strait.

Speaking of Amber, she's the reason Cutie read Hush, Hush in the first place.

Amber is the one who told me I HAD to read Hush, Hush. If not for her, this madness would not be starting. And by starting I mean... iwannamovielikeyesterday. The end.

~ Cutie

Apparently, KG and Cutie are not only co-bloggers, but they also share a brain ;) They debated the same two guys for Patch, but, thankfully, they chose differently. KG's Patch is Penn Badgely, who she chose "because he's hot!"

Our fearless discussion mistress Cutie *rawr* chose the other guy: Tom Welling.

Cutie says this quote explains why she chose her Patch.

Well, I wouldn't marry anyone who was really wicked, but I think I'd like it if he could be wicked and wouldn't.

~ Anne Shirley, Anne of Green Gables

Hmm, sounds like that could apply to all our Patches! :)

A couple of us chose actors known for playing yummy vampires.

Ang, surprisingly...okay, not surprisingly...chose Rob. But not just any Rob. She chose circa-Little Ashes, black-haired Rob.

Susie, on the other hand, decided to go with a bad vampire: Damon from Vampire Diaries, aka Ian Somerhalder. Susie said, "He has that smile that says I'll love you and kill you. Can you picture it? Or that look in his eyes that says undress me I know you want to and I know what you're thinking about...JUST like PATCH! or at least my version of Patch."

*small break so fragile can swoon and sigh*

The next Patch was picked for Tasha by Cutie because (1) Tasha likes him, (2) he's hot, and (3) he's hot. He's Henry Cavill, aka The Actor Who Needs to Play a Vampire Like Yesterday.

Come on, Cutie, couldn't you find more pics of him with Jacob's disease? ;)

Another yummy Patch is Annie Cristina's pick, Cillian Murphy. Why? "Cilian Murphy just looks like a scary angel to me, lol. He always has."

We tried to get Marie to tell us why she picked Sam Worthington as her Patch, but she was too busy drooling over his hotness and talking about his sexy voice to tell us ;) I can see why.

Now, Danny didn't have a chance to pick a Patch, so Cutie decided to help her out. "Poor Danny has been so busy with work lately that she didn't have any time to get online and drool over hotties. A sadness, for sure! For fun, here's who I think she might have picked to be her Patch. Dark, smexy, and boyishly handsome are just a few of the traits these three lovelies boast. And I happen to know she has it bad for all three of them. How'd I do, Danny?"

Yep, Johnny, Milo, or Rob could definitely work, doncha think?

Now, there's just one more Patch. Who am I missing? *counts fingers and toes* Oh, yeah, my Patch!!

When Cutie reminded me that the discussion was coming up soon, I remembered one pesky thing: I hadn't read the book yet! So, I thought I'd take a few days and read it. Yeah, whatever, I read it in less than 24 hours. What had I been reading instead of the fifty books on my Kindle? Manga.

So, when we started discussing our Patches, it wasn't an actor, musician, or a model that came to mind. It was another fictional character.

Shiki is one of the characters from Togainu no Chi, which started out as a boys' love fighting game (aka, hot guys fighting with swords then...um...making up) and became a manga series. In the fall, it will be an anime, and I will be waiting impatiently for someone to fansub it in English :) P.S. Do you know how hard it was to find good, Patch-like pictures of Shiki where he wasn't shagging someone?

So, in the end, we all picked (or Cutie picked for us) a nice variety of guys (and one animated character) that, in one way or another, represent the bad-boy yumminess that is Patch. Still, I agree with Cutie, who said that Patch isn't really like anyone else...and, man, is she right! :)

(Many thanks to Cutie for letting me guest post and for putting together the lovely Patch banners in this post. *blowing kisses*)

hush, hush discussion contest

2010-07-19T15:00:00.000-07:00

What could be more fun than reading an awesome book whilst discussing it with some

kick-arse friends online? How about getting the chance to win the sequel while you are having

such a great time? kg and I are excited to announce the hush, hush discussion giveaway.

Wanna hear about it?

Here it goes:

Start Date: Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
Contest Closes on: Sunday, September 26th, 2010 at midnight PST

The Prize: One pre-ordered copy of the sequel to hush, hush - cresendo by Becca Fitzpatrick from Barnes and Noble.
(cresendo hits the shelf on Oct. 19th 2010.)

The Rules:

This contest is for active participants in the hush, hush discussion.

All participants are eligible. Yes, even those writing the discussion posts!

Each week’s discussion will pose 3-5 questions, participants who in good faith answer the questions will gain one entry into the contest. (What does good faith mean? If you honestly try to answer the questions you will be entered. If you simply leave a comment which states “Great post!” you will not be entered. Sorry, tis the way the cookie crumbles.)

Every Sunday a recap of the discussion will be posted. If your comment is chosen in the recap you will gain one extra entry into the contest, giving each commenter a chance at gaining two entries each week (*fist pumps*)!! (A different commenter will be picked for each question asked, giving at least three people a chance at an extra entry!)

The winner will be picked arbitrarily by random.org. Names will be entered by kg and/or cutie on Monday, Sept. 27th.

The winner will be announced on Tuesday, Sept. 28th.

Did ya get all that mumbo jumbo?

Here it is plain and simple:

Join in this discussion and you will get a chance to

win a sure to be fan-freaking-tastic book!

Now I call that a win-win situation, how about you?
So start spreading the news with one of these lovely buttons:

Or banners:

BONUS!

(Because we do so love a good bonus.)

If you add a banner or button to your blog and/or tweet/facebook about

the discussion between now and Tuesday at midnight PST
you can earn an early entry into the contest!

Just leave us a comment and/or tag me(cutie) in your tweet so we know to add you!

Let me tell y'all somethang, this discussion is gonna be out of control awesome!

Check back tomorrow for another awesome hush, hush post by fragilelittlehuman.

For now---

We'll catch ya on the flippy-floppy side!

Yoda says, jump! We say, how high?

2010-07-15T09:54:00.000-07:00

Let's be honest, one of the reasons we are all here is to lurk upon one another.

Ang (Amcas) gets that, and she is yoda enough to admit it!

This week her delightful foray into the world of voyeurism has many of us

answering an amusing, albeit slightly long "getting to know you" survey.

Here's mine. Enjoy. Then go share yours with Ang.

Pretttttty pleeeeeease.

It makes her happy. And when she's really happy, I'm happy -
nottomention she shares more Patty Porn.

It's a win-win for all of us.

1. You can press a button that will make any one person explode. Who would you blow up?

Hm…. *strums fingers against mouth thoughtfully* This girl I once ran into after a show the mister played back in the day who annoyed the ever livin’ shit out of me. In that moment, if she would have exploded, I would have been HIGHLY satisfied. Oh and Spence Pratt, because the world would be a better place without his flesh-colored beard.

2.You can flip a switch that will wiped any band or musical artist out of existence. Which one will it be?

Oh, *eyes light up* this is just the question for Mr. Cutie.
*insert Jeopardy music*
Puddle of Mudd.
In his words, “I hate that band.”
Simple, yet to the point.

You tired too hard so the mister beepen hates you.

3.Who would you really like to just punch in the face?

Tyson for touching me on the head! *mumbles not so nice things*

4.What is your favorite cheese?

Always Muenster! Annnnd lately I’ve been partaking in this deletable blue cheese jack blend from Joe’s.

5.You can only have one kind of sandwich. Every sandwich ingredient known to humankind is at your immediate disposal. What kind will you make?

Off the top of my head, The Bobbie.

It's Thankgiving on a freakin' bun!!

6.You have the opportunity to sleep with the movie celebrity of your choice. We are talking no-strings-attached sex and it can only happen once. Who is the lucky celebrity of your choice?

*sighs* Okay, I’ve already told ya Yoda that I don’t have a listy and I blush just thinking about making one or even thinkin' about me and THE Pattinson *feels swoonish*. The mister does have one for me and I sent that listy to you… scary, huh? I’ll go with his top pick: Ryan Reynolds, because that’s the only one I find remotely attractive (wellll, his wifey is pretty freakin' hot).

Dear Sweet Baby Jesus....

7.You have the opportunity to sleep with the music-celebrity of your choice. Who do you pick?

Oh dear…. I really have no clue. But back in the day I got stuck with Donnie from NKOTB as my "boyfriend." So, there’s a little fun fact about me.

8. Now that you’ve slept with two different people in a row, you seem to be having an excellent day because you just came across a hundred-dollar bill on the sidewalk. Holy shit, a hundred bucks! How are you gonna spend it?

Holy crap face, that’s sorta gross… firstly I’d head over to the nearest car wash and have a stroll through it (a few times), then I’d find somewhere to get a little snack after having burned so many calories, annnnnd then I’d buy some new sheets at Target, annnnnnd theeeeeen I’d pocket the rest of the cash, 'cause I’m cheap like that.

9. You just got a free plane ticket to anywhere. You have to depart right now. Where are you gonna go?

Nome, Alaska. Since I’ve gone to Texas this year and I’m headed to see my ~:> in a few weeks, I think I’ll round out the year with a nice little visit with the bestie.

10. Upon arrival to the aforementioned location, you get off the plane and discover another hundred-dollar bill. Shit! Now that you are in the new location, what are you gonna do?

Take the bestie out for dinner and a movie. Maybe a little polar bear wrestling.
Definitely buy a shank for the nemmie's back. Maybe we'll head over to the local laundry mat and get a lil crunk. Anything is possible. *shrugs*

11. An angel appears out of Heaven and offers you a lifetime supply of the alcoholic beverage of your choice. It is…?

Mojitos.

Heaven in a cup.

12. Out of nowhere you are given a time-traveling phone booth. You can go anytime in the PAST. What time are you traveling to and what are you going to do when you get there?

*stumped* Truly... I don't know... The first thing that popped into my head was to see the Wright Brothers fly for the first time. That just makes me an uber geek, yet how cool do ya thunk that moment was!?! Okay, a less lame answer: SoCal, In-N-Out circa early '08. Meet THE Pattinson before all the shenanigans, become besties... the end.

13.You discover a beautiful island upon which you may build your own society. You make the rules. What is the first rule you put into place?

Badges? We don’t need no stinkin’ badges! Or rules... whatev.

14.What is your favorite curse word?

Douche might not be a “curse” word, but in my book, of late, it is the worse thing to call someone. That or ass-hat.

15.One night you wake up because you heard a noise. You turn on the light to find that you are surrounded by MUMMIES. The mummies aren’t really doing anything, they’re just standing around your bed. What do you do?

Be thankful they are not zombies and go back to sleep.

16.Your house is on fire, holy shit! You have just enough time to run in there and grab ONE inanimate object. Don’t worry, your loved ones and pets have already made it out safely. So what’s the item?

My wedding rings, most likely. I’z don’t sleep with them, cause my fingers swell during the wee small hours of the mornin’.

17.The Angel of Death has descended upon you. Fortunately, the Angel of Death is pretty cool and in a good mood, and it offers you a half-hour to do whatever you want before you bite it. Whatcha gonna do in that half-hour?

It’s Patch, isn’t it? *goes to naughty-ville* Wellll, don’t you wish you knew what we’d be doing!

18.You accidentally eat some radioactive vegetables. They were good, and what’s even cooler is that they endow you with the super-power of your choice! What’s it gonna be?

Hm… some sort of house cleaning super-power. Like, I’d just walk into a room, snap my little fingers (like Mary Poppin, of course) and *snap* the room would be perfect. And yes, that would include laundry which would wash, fold, and put itself away.

19.You can re-live any point of time in your life. The time-span can only be a half-hour, though. What half-hour of your past would you like to experience again?

Tis a hard one, my dearest Yoda.
How about the first hug between me, you, and the wee blond one? Twas an epic moment, no?

20.You got kicked out of the country for being a time-traveling heathen who sleeps with celebrities and has super-powers. But check out this cool shit… you can move to anywhere else in the world! Bitchin’! What country are you going to live in now?

Canada or the UK. Tis where I belong.

21.The constant absorption of magical moonbeams mixed with the radioactive vegetables you consumed earlier has given you the ability to resurrect the dead famous-person of your choice. So which celebrity will you bring back to life?

Off the top of my head, Bernie Mac, that man could always make me laugh.

Tag!!! You're it!!

Ready, steady, GO!!

drumroll, please!

2010-07-14T11:53:00.000-07:00

Sooo, I was walkin' 'round yesterday thinkin' it was Monday...

Head in the clouds?

*nods head yes*

But y'all don't care 'bout my flaky ways!

How'z 'bout I stop all this mumbo jumbo & tell y'all who won the Cafe Press giveaway.

Or is it give-away? Maybe give-a-way?

Who the hell knows?!

*clears throat dramatically*

ANNNNNNNND the winner is:

Honolulu Girl

who runs the fan-freaking-tastic blog True Blood Twilight.
Email me your personal deets and the shirt will be on it's way asap.

Lovely pick, by the by.

For those of you who are still reading this nonsense:

I truly wish I could give all of you a shirt!

If you had your heart set on a t-shirt or any other twi-swag over at Cafe Press

I hear tell the BK Lounge has a 5 dollar off coupons for Cafe Press.
Tis a rumor, I might be incorrect.

Thank you again to the wonderful people over at Cafe Press for this fawesome

opportunity (yes, I used the word fawesome. I *heart* me some Scott Westerfeld books of late).
For those of you who are still with me (hehe), don't forget the hush, hush discussion
starts up in one week!!!!! We'll have some fun stuff for y'all starting this weekend.
Hopefully sooner! All depends on my retarded ways.
For now---

see ya wouldn't wanna be ya!

*sticks nose back in book*

hey there BIG boy

2010-07-07T14:13:00.000-07:00

Warning:

1. I will NEVER admit that I wrote this post.

2. I am doing this for the bestie who is having a shittastic day,

and I take no personal pleasure out of it!! My only hope is that

it brings a smile to my dearest kg's face whose work sucks ass.

3. If for some random reason one day you are looking for this post,

and it is deleted, do not be surprised.

4. I hate myself for coming up with ideas such as these. I truly need a keeper.

(whispers to Yoda: Why do I do such things?)

(*hugs TIT* Thank you for holding my hand during this travesty.

Or should I wonder why you didn’t stop me? hm...)

5. Dear Taylor Lautner, errrr...

Saying I'm sorry doesn't cover what is about

to take place... Just know its all for a good cause.

*gulps*

Here we go...

Hey there sssssssssMexy,

*holds back the vomit*

I mean *giggles like a school girl*

I know in the past I've ignored you.

Claimed that the age difference between us

is too great, that I didn’t find you attractive,

and that you are merely a man-boy in my eyes...

*awkwardly runs hand up and down man-boys errr... smexy’s rock hard chest*

But lately I've been noticing some

Not. So. boyish things about you.

Case in point:

Well, HELLO there.

Mind if I replace your water bottle...

with me...

you know what I mean.

*wobbles eye-brows suggestively*

I’d be in your mouth.

Or on your mouth.

Or something really, really durty like that.

yeahhhhhh... durty.

We’d do durty things together.

You with your shirt off and your *searches for some smexy words*

hot, bulging, smooth, errr abs.

You could take your shirt off real slow like,

cause it seems to me you enjoy that sort stuff.

Yep!

Just. Like. That.

And I could get all turned on annnnnnd umm...

want to play games with you like

*digs deep*

Hide the sausage.

ifyouknowwhatimean

Oh, I think you know what I mean!

We could do the horizontal mambo.

I could choke your chicken.

Play good cop errrrr... naught cutie.

You could stick your pen in my ink.

*shudders.... with pleasure*

Yep... *flounders*

Sooooo...

You know where to find me.

I’m ready, willing, and open...

Open to you.

*cringes*

I mean...

*licks lips suggestively*

Call me at 1-555-cutiewantstobiteintosomesharkboy.

The balls in your court.

*hangs head in shame*

err... I mean *stares shamelessly at smexy's ba...*

Oh hell... I can't do this anymore!

*falls to knees, bows head*

Dear Sweet Baby Jesus,

Forgive me...

even though I know you cannot....

Palate cleanser:

*rushes off to scrub whole body with a S.O.S. pad*

Cafe Press Give Away

2010-07-06T11:51:00.000-07:00

The wonderful people over at Cafe Press contacted me and asked

if I wanted a free shirt for myself and one of my lovely readers.

I, of course, said "Hell yes!"

How to enter the contest is simple.

1. Click on the following links:

Find Twilight/Eclipse t-shirts and

more Twilight themed merchandise at CafePress.

2. Pick your Twi-T-shirt.

3. Leave me a comment with the link to the Twi-T-shirt you'd like.

4. Enter by Sunday, July 11th by midnight PST.
5. Come back Tuesday, July 13 to learn who the winner is.

Bonus: Gain an extra entry into the contest by becoming a follower

of sstb. If you are already following just say so in your comment

and you will be entered twice into the drawing.

No fuss, no muss.

Because you care, here's the shirt I picked:

Cafe Press has a ton of awesome Twi-shirts

(not to mention Twi-swag).

It was hard to pick just one favorite!

Here are a few other faves of mine:

Yep, that's a Jakeward shirt.
NO, Eclipse did not convert me.
But for whatever reason, the ward shirt cracked me up.
Annnnyway....
Good luck to all!

I can't wait to see the t-shirts you pick.

For now --

Yours in Twi-session,

so, this happened

2010-06-30T13:04:00.000-07:00

It is 3:51 in the morning, my dear Twilighters.

A few fun facts:
Roughly an hour and half ago I got out of Eclipse.

I am halfway through NewCastle numero duce.

I just shoved a piece of re-heated pizza down my face hole.

The pink flowery pj pants were put on the moment I entered the house.

Annnnd I'm finishing off the Twizzlers left over from the movie.

What does this all add up too?
Cuters is ready to blog about tonight.
And when cuters is in the mood to blog plus talking about herself in the third
we all know things are about to go down - as in this shit is sure to be fucktastic.
I cannot promise a few things:
1. that I won't ramble during this post.
2. that is will make sense.
3. that this will be grammatically correct.
What I can promise is:
1. there will be no spoilers.
I will only say this much, THE Pattinson in IMAX....
*reflects upon the wonderment*
I have no words. It is GOOD.
This is all.
*opens beer nomero threes*
The top five starts now:

1. The people here aren't acting retarded, they are retarded. -cutie

Every midnight event seems to attract the mentally
challenged (one would argue we are all mentally unstable,
but this I simply ignore). Tonight was no exception. My favey
fave in the crowd, the two girls who decided to bless us all with
what I assume to be their ~~desperate cry for attention~~ Twi-Cheer.
These two ~~attention whores~~ brave "girls" shared with us a
routine complete with bottom shakes, flying fists, and
tossed hair. It was ~~pathetic~~ awesome and was only
topped by their mo-hawk toting TOTALLY straight
male friend who did a leg kick whilst seated
to express his excitement over Twilight.
This is the kind of shit I live for.

2. I'd do her.

I Wear Alice Cullen PJs wowed the crowd tonight with his
Team Alice T-shirt. What I found insanely awesome
was just how many Alice fans there were tonight.
And to be frank, I am ready to join up!!! The
girl is hot and far less complicated than
her male counterparts. Not only that
but she kicked some major ass!

3. Sausage, anyone?

Was it just me or did others notice the overwhelming presences
of dude at this year's midnight premier? When the first Twilight movie
opened there were a few males in the crowd, but most were the socially
challenged type that "fit in" in a really naturally awkward Spunk Ransom
sorta way. Tonight, however, I felt surrounded by sausage. Roaming packs of
teenage boys prowling for their own Bella (but with more modern intentions
than our dear, sweet Edward) were out tonight in large droves! The middle age
man next to me was proof that the tides have changed and our little
exclusive world is moving beyond Twi-Mom's and their tweeners.
I'm not going to lie, I sorta miss the old days....

4. A Twilight Historian.

Roughly ten minutes before the show began, our keeper

(aka the woman who's poor job it was to babysit us crazed Twitards)

started a trivia game. To bad she didn't have her facts straight.

Note to movie theater management:

1. Don't pretend you love Twilight as much as we do.

It doesn't earn you cool points, it only makes you look stupid.

2. Make sure the questions you ask:

a - make sense

b - have to do with Twilight

c - have the correct answers

Dear movie theater employee,

The answer was La Plush.

The end.

cutie
p.s. Oh and could you please start the game earlier next year
so we can see the movie on time? Not ten minutes later?
That would be great.

5. Battle of the Saved Seats.

There is one thing I have learned over the last few years
and that is don't mess with a Twitard at opening night.
This is her night and no one there deserves to see
Edward, Bella, Jacob, and the rest of the crew
on screen more than she. Not only is she
the ultimate Twi-fan, but her knowledge of the
books will shame you, her Twi-cliche is better than
yours, and her insider info, her swag, and her dedication
would shame your soul straight into hell.
So, don't think you can even breath upon the seats she is
saving for her 500 friends, because in her words:
*clears throat dramatically*
"That is just BULLSHIT!"
And she will shank your ass if you don't back the eff off.

Bonus:
Speaking of shanking, I almost killed a bitch
and it had absolutely nothing to do with Twilight.
It had everything to do with the war zone the parking garage
was when all 16 theaters playing Twilight at our local theater got out last night.
I will spare you another rambling rant, but let's just say,
there were words, she couldn't look me in the eyes,

and, in the end, it took everything in me not to get out of my car and jump her ass.

[note from kg: no one, I mean, NO ONE messes with
The Cutes when she is hopped up on the twilight! end of story.]
Word!

In conclusion:
Being that I love to ~~judge~~ watch others in social settings,
last night was more than just time spent pondering the wonderment
of THE Pattinson's loveliness, but a study of human nature.
A pondering of the beauty of this lil community of ours.
And I must confess, up until 5:30 this evening I still wasn't
excited about Eclipse, but the nerves set in after I left the house and
the moment the movie came on I was enthralled.
But as I said, there will be no movie talk in this post,
that I shall save for next week.
For now ---

*passes out on keyboard*

Summer Lovin'

2010-06-28T15:35:00.000-07:00

Being that tomorrow is the blessed event ya'd thunk

I'd be posting about Eclipse, jaw-porn, and wolves, but

that my friends would make sense, and I rarely do make sense.

Plus, something far more fantastic has happened today!

What in the hell could be more wonderful than

Eclipse coming out tomorrow?

Tasha has finally blogged.

*world comes to a screeching halt*

You heard me correctly, my dear lovelies.

Apparently she's been hiding out in a little hole,

all she will say is it was a little drafty yet cozy.

Having thrown aside her "self-inflicted" bloggy break

to come out and play with all us Twilgithers (that's right

I said Twilighters not Twi-Hards *vomits in mouth*

am I the only one who hates that term?) errr...

Where was I? Oh yessss....

Having come out of her cozy little hole

(why does this all sound so durty?)

Tasha has given us all a little homework.

Our top favey fave summer memories.

Here is my top five, all for you my loverly Tasha.

1. Sand, Sun, and SeaShells

Searching for sand dollars and sea shells whilst looking

forward to that night's clam bake is one of my fondest memories.

2. Way Up In The Atmosphere

An amazing fireworks show is awesome.

Watching an amazing firework show at eye level

is something I can't explain. Remembering

a moment like this that happened with a

friend no longer on this Earth...

*dabs at tears*

3. Rainer Cherries

They are only avalible during the summer months

and ever year I get excited like a kid on

Christmas morning when I see them.

4. New Beginnings

I became a new mom on a warm summer's morning.

It's a memory I will never forget...

5. In The Wee Small Hours

After a long summer's day, during which the sun's blazing

light has blinded me, I love to see the sun slip behind

the horizon. It's during these twilight hours I've

had some of the most lovely conversations

and good times with my loved ones.

Dancing in the street.

Bonfires.

Late night taco runs.

Cuddling.

Annnd so much more.

Bonus:

Summer Movies!

Let's be frank, the summer months have all the best.

And this year...

Did you see how I did that?

How I was able to sneak Twilight into this post?
I'm magic, no?

Now it's your turn my friends!

Click here and share with Tasha what your favey summer moments are.

Yours in Edwardly love,

ummm....huh?

2010-06-24T06:00:00.000-07:00

Am I the only one who finds it insane that Eclipse comes out next week?

Maybe that it's too much too soon?

Is that a blasphemous thing to say?

I almost feel like it has snuck up on me.

Where as last November New Moon couldn't get here fast enough,

this time around I almost feel like I didn't even have the time to get excited about it?!

Now please don't get me wrong,

I am over-joyed! Just belatedly so.

Sooo with

Eclipse Movie and Breaking Dawn until we shall all be sitting watching wolf-boys battle newbornsand love triangles go all ape shit on us my plans are starting to take shape.And let's just say they are mighty fine plans indeed.
1. Good friends.When I heard tell that my mems was leaving me for Chicago I may have been a tad verklempt.

In fact, I may or may not have dramatically declared

I wasn't even gonna bother with seeing the movie until July...

It's a damn good thing I've got @iwacpjs in my life!

For not only shall I be going to the midnight viewing buuut

I am being treated to Eclipse in IMAX by my good buddy iwacpjs

who surprised me with a ticket and is forcing me to go with him.

To this I say:

THANK YOU!!!

2. Pre-Movie-Shenanigans.iwacpjs is keeping a tight lip when it comes to the plans prior to the movie.They are so super secret I'm not even allowed to know!I *heart* me a good secret!My hopes:Good food to shove down my face hole.A great debate.And a pillow to rest my old arse upon whilst waiting to seeMr. P's face in all its massive glory.
3. The OutfitAfter perusing Hot Topic & Nordstrom wearsI've decided to be lame and go with the New Moon look:

There will be slight accessories changes, however.Added to THE Bella bracelet shall be THE Bella ring.The new socks were acquired from the lovely Fire Crotchand mems and I are going to look for some matchy-matchy Twi-bff paraphernalia so we can be together even though we are miles apart.... Gosh, I adore being dramatic! 4. A Little One On One TimeConfession: I haven't seen New Moon since I went to see itin the theaters with my chicken back in January.I still don't even own a copy of it.I get all pissy when I think of trying to decided which copy to buy.*mumbles about corporate eff-tards ruining everything* Thank the good Lord above for Netflix.The night before Eclipse I'z gonna cuddle up with a few mags,popcorn, a ~~glass~~ bottle of wine, my Twi-books, and enjoy a little late night Twi-fest.
5.Tell Her About It!What's your sitch?Are you going to a midnight viewing or waiting for the weekend?Any special game plans before hand?Do you feel Eclipse came out too soon after New Moon?
Or are you glad it was only a six month wait?Are you as surprised as I am that I've blogged nearly all week long?
Shocking, I know.
Annnnd me thinks I'm just warming up.

hush, hush book discussion deets

2010-06-23T06:00:00.000-07:00

We are beyond excited to announce the reading schedule

for the hush, hush book discussion that will be
starting here on sstb July 21st!

If you haven't read the book here is the description:

Romance was not part of Nora Grey's plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how hard her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her. Not until Patch comes along. With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Patch draws Nora to him against her better judgment.

But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure whom to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is and seems to know more about her than her closest friends. She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is way more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel.

For she is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those who have fallen -- and, when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost Nora her life.

You can order the book from Barnes & Noble for $12.95. I was absolutely floored by just how many people wanted to be involved with this discussion. In fact, a few of us had to double up and share posts so we could all take part in it. The following is the schedule:

Update to discussion (9/15/10): The discussion dates have been changed for the final posts.

chapters	pages	dates	written by
pro-3	1-52	7/21/10	cutie & kg
4-6	53-89	7/28/10	Ang
7-9	90-128	8/4/10	Danny (Mrs. V)
10-12	129-165	8/11/10	HG
13-15	166-207	8/18/10	Annie Cristina
16-18	208-245	8/25/10	Fire Crotch & Susie
19-21	246-280	9/15/10	Danny (Mrs. V) & cutie
22-24	281-316	9/22/10	Tasha
25-27	317-351	9/29/10	Amber
28-30	353-391	10/6/10	cutie & marie

I hope to see you all here on July 21st joining in on the discussion. It is sure to be fan-freaking-tastic. And I'd like to thank all those who offered to post in advance for the amazingness I know is to come.

What could possibly hold us over until July? Oh how about the release of the prologue of the sequel to hush, hush Crescendo? That's right, my friends!! Click here for a sneak peek at the first chapter.

kg: This excites me more than chocolate cake Tuesdays.
cutie: mhmmmm.... I bet Patch tastes better than chocolate cake... *naughty thoughts*
For now I bid you ado and many many many dreams filled with Patch and his wonderment. *sighs dreamily*

Yours truly,
cutie & kg

warm fuzzies

2010-06-22T06:00:00.000-07:00

The lovely Annie Cristina has gifted me with the following award:

Purrrdy, no?

Receiving said award has rules which state I need to tell y'all

about 10 of my favorite things and then pick 10 bloggy friends

to give the award to. So let's begin:

A Few Of My Favorite Things:

1. Mr. Cutie & the lil cuties

2. this face -

3. socks

4. books
(fyi: I'm over half-way to my goal
of reading 100 books this year.)

5. tea

6. Trader Joe's

7. rainier cherries

8. writing

9. fresh flowers

gerberas are my favey fave this year.

10. dancing

A Few of My Favorite Bloggers:

Disclaimer: This list was not easy to make!
It is in no particular order
nor is it a complete list of all my favey blogs.
Gosh I HATE picking favorites...
*mans up*

1. amcas - Why Not?

2. onepushyfox - One Pushy Fox

3. Honolulu Girl - True Blood Twilight

4. Bex - Today I Feel Infinite

5. Leigh & marie - Our Twilight Bubble

6. donnerson & MyTwiLife - My Twi-Life

7. fragilelittlehuman - fragile little human

8. Anntastic23 & MrsBing03- Twi-fecta

9. Amber - Eyes of Amber

10. Aimee & Susie - AppleNFeathers

You are my favorite as well dear reader.
*creepy long hug*
Tis all for now ---

Because I can...

2010-06-21T06:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday!!!

For the Love of my Yoda

2010-06-07T18:44:00.000-07:00

Ang(Amcas) has been hosting the bestest interactive posts over at Why Not? for a couple of weeks now. I sort suck at them. The first one was about the Rob porn on our desktops sadly I have none (I know... *hangs head in shame*), the second one was what's in your purse and yet again I sucked because I don't carry a purse (true story, I also don't have a cellphone), the next post was our play-list which I did submit but I was lamely late, and last week's I completely was a no call no show and it was even my freaking idea- What's in your frig.

What can I say?
*crickets*This week's interactive post is all about seekrets, ours to be specific.
In an effort to make up for my lameness this post is all about my secrets.
I figured it was only fair I share them here.
Now, I know the trend of late is to lurk and not comment but I beg of theeto head over to Why Not? and grab the following questions and send them to my Yoda. Pleeeeeeasey Cheeeeeeeeesey.
On to the seekrets:
First Name: Angela
Nickname(s): cutie, Ang
Zodiac sign: Taurus
Sex: Female
Hair Color: Brown
Loud or quiet: Depends. Are we acting out a fanfic?
Clothing style: Style? *scoffs*
Does someone like you?: Yes.
Piercings: Nope, I’z allergic.
Tattoos: Sure do.

Have you ever:
Been on a plane?: Sure have. I recently went to Texas.Heavenly if you were wondering. The trip was Sprinkle Approves, for sure.
Been in a car accident?: A few
Been in a fight?: Yep and I beat his ass.

Firsts:
First best friend: Hm… I don’t remember her name! For shame.
First crush: Michael Shower. There it’s finally out for the whole world to know!
First celebrity crush: George Clooney. Lasts:
Last person you talked to: Son of Mr. Cutie
Last person you texted: Errr… that was about five years ago. I have no clue.
Last person you watched a movie with: Lil cuties and the mister. Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie if you were wondering.
Last thing you bought: Greek Food, it was nommy.
Last person you hugged: littlest lil cutie
Last person you told you loved: Mr. Cutie

Which do you prefer in a guy? (or girl):
Lips or eyes: Eyes
Short or tall: Tall
Romantic or spontaneous: hmm… spontaneously romantic
Nice chest or butt: I really don’t have a preference. *shrugs*
Sensitive or loud: sensitive
Trouble-maker or hesitant: A little of both is a lovely combo.

Do you believe in?:
Yourself: Not often, I'm working on this one. Miracles: Yes.
Love at first sight: Yes. Four kids have taught me it’s possible. Bonus: Being that this post is for the Yoda who holds within her 'puter a RobPorn mecca, (I know I've seen said mecca.The glory of which almost blinded me...) I give you a little pic spam. Never done here on sstb and a sorta throw back to Smexy Saturdays, oh how I miss thee!

Mmmmmemories, all alone in the mooooooonlight.... I can smile at the old days....it was beautiful then...Dearest HoboRob, where have you gone?A concerned citizen.

Really?His collar couldn't have popped up a little? Who is ironing his clothing and why?At least the awkward smile has stayed.

In conclusion:

What the hell is this from?

Discuss.

Yours truly,

Good Times With Old Friends

2010-05-25T17:04:00.000-07:00

Sunday Annie at The Danger Magnet wrapped up week 4 of
the Eclipse discussion she is hosting. marie's post was
awesome!! Not to mention had a few of my all time
favorite Edward moments. As much as I hated
all the angst and love-triangles of Eclipse
the sweetness of Edward & Bella
far out weighed it all.
There are 2 moments
which most readily come to mind.
Edward reading Wuthering Heights and
Edward expressing to Bella that hell yes he
wants her to become like him, forever to remain at
his side, yet he fears for her soul and loves her so much that
he can't take her life so flippantly for himself. He wants more for her.
It was these moments, so reminiscent of the first novel, that made my
heart jump and skip, my palms sweat, and my mind reel. I don't
know about you but I had to read them over and over and
over again. With the buzz of the movie coming out
soon and a certain someone prancing around
in overalls I think it's easy to forget
where it all began. I think it's
easy to brush off the novels
yet I beg you not to. I
implore you to hold fast to the
books, crack open the binding once more, and
take a little trip down memory lane. If you don't have the
the time join in on Annie's or Amber's awesome discussions. Or
simply skim through the book rereading all your favorite parts. It's hard
to say but it's the truth nonetheless that as much as we adore this face:this saga didn't truly begin with it. Nor did it begin with a heated
debate over who's dating who and what songs are good on the
soundtrack. It started with a little unknown novel that led us
to fall in love with a young girl named Bella Swan and
a boy who loved her beyond comprehension.
Today's discussion post over at TDM was written by kg along with a little help from me.
I hope y'all will take the time to read the post and let us know what you think.

Yours truly,

Review of Fame: Robert Pattinson

2010-05-19T15:31:00.000-07:00

Last week, I received an email from Bluewater Production Inc. asking if I was interested in receiving an early copy of their soon to be released comic FAME: Robert Pattinson. After I picked myself off the floor, I immediately emailed them back with a "Yes, pleeeeease!" Then I proceeded to send an incoherent email to my bloggy partner in crime kg. To say we were a little excited is putting it lightly. We were sofa king thrilled!!!

Disclaimer:

We need to disclose a few things right up front:

1. We heart Kimberly Sherman (aka The Twilight Moonlighter aka forever our PB) with all our Twilight lovin' hearts.
2. Anything with the Pattinson's face on it is a-okay with us (alright, so maybe not everything. For instance, we would not want to see his face tatted on someone's rear end).
3. We will try to be as unbiased as possible in the writing of this review. But let's be honest, it's a freaking Robert Pattinson comic book written by one of our all time favorite Twi-bloggers. It has winner written all over it!

Dedicated to the Ones We Lubs:

In an effort to give you the most well-rounded, in-depth review of this comic we have split up the work load. I (cutie) spent days toiling over every picture in the comic book, while kg read it a trillion billion times. It was grueling. It was exhausting. It was fan-freaking-tastic, panel-licking-wonderment! But enough from me, let's get to it, shall we kg?

kg: *clears throat and puts on serious hat* What? It's a seriously bad-ass hat. No seriously, let's do this!
cutie: *fist pumps*

The Deets:

Title: FAME: Robert Pattinson

Writer: Kimberly Sherman

Pencils: Nathaniel Ooten

Colorist: Zach Turner

Letterer: Jaymes Reed

Graphics: Darren G. Davis

Release Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Pre-order: B&N & Amazon

Cover B:

errr...

We just wanted to post this cover.

We sorta like it.. a lot.

*shuffles feet sheepishly*

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words:

A word of warning for those of you who are expecting this comic to be a GQ Mag spread: The pictures in this comic are meant to enhance the story-line and bring to mind both iconic moments of Mr. Pattinson's life (Cannes anyone?) and those hidden moments we've all pictured in our heads (at home, hot pockets near by, guitar in hand, quietly playing to himself... *sighs*). To expect every page to be a perfect rendition of Mr. Pattinson or a full body scan to drool over is folly. This is not the purpose nor the intent of the artist and writer. And I am so very grateful for it!

I can't imagine the time it took Mr. Ooten to master the jaw-line of Mr. Pattinson, not to mention capturing all his signature moves while getting each picture as near perfect as possible, something that he probably wouldn't toil over normally, but, when facing a teeming pack of Twitards who know Mr. Pattinson's face like the back of their hands, he must have felt the added pressure. In my humble opinion, he rose to the occasion!

Admittedly, not every picture is perfect. For example, page four of the comic shows a pic that almost looks like Mr. P holding up a 7-11 (no freaking joke I giggled) and there are a few times when the "bedroom eyes" seem more wonky than smexy.

Jaw-line - lovely.

Hand messing hair - shiver worthy.

Careless half smile - adorable.

Bedroom eyes - creeping the crap out of me but a good try.

I'll take it.

When viewing the comic as a light and fun biography it goes from silly to endearing. Please please please do not view this with a critical eye looking for perfection that is nearly impossible and love it for what it is - A comic about our beloved, adorable mess of a man-boy Mr. Pattinson. Nothing more.

Having said all that, the artwork is solid. I enjoyed Mr. Ooten's style. I loved that this felt like a comic and not some sad excuse of a comic which was ideally thrown together to make a few bucks (which this pseudo comic girl geek doth love). Mr. Ooten's attention to details (aka jaw-line, smokey eyes, and silly awkward smiles) is apparent. And his talent is great.

Oh the scruff... thank you so very much.

Overall, the awesome in this comic far out weights the slightly awkward, making it wonderful to view. A few of my favorite pictures to keep a look out for (because I know you care) page 11 Mr. P's dad with the Pattinson side-ways smirk, page 18 because I'm a sucker for smokin' Rob, page 20 because ArtRob is sofa king adorable, but my favoritest page 11 a young Pattinson in a pink dress. Come on now! You know we've all giggled over that imagine.

I completely enjoyed the comic's artworks and would highly recommend getting it just based on the artwork alone.

Cowboy Rob.

It's worth it to buy this just for him.

A Way With Words:

For the biggest of Rob fans, most of the information in this comic isn't new. However this is not just a compilation of facts we already know, it's a story of stardom that comes full circle. Covering all aspects of Robert's career, Kimberly Sherman breaks it down using the five senses - smell, sight, sound, touch, and taste. (mmmmmm *licks lips*) From Rob's short lived modeling career to his upcoming movie endeavors, Sherman reminds us all he's not some fleeting heartthrob, but a well rounded and talented thespian.

"In a scant 3 years, Rob has racked up more recognition than do some actors throughout their entire careers, yet he remains nothing short of humble."

This is not a biography about Edward Cullen. Don't get me wrong, we love Edward, but Robert Pattinson has stolen our hearts. Kimberly makes it known through her writing, that there is more to Robert than a sparkly vampire romance. Pattinson has melted us into puddles of goo with his shy yet charming personality, and has captivated us with the emotional depth he exudes in each of his onscreen characters.

"His acting credibility is only rising to a permanent level of sustainable prominence."

Mrs. Sherman also shows great respect for Robert's personal life by leaving the gossip and rumors to the tabloids. His often assumed relationship with Kristen and other dating speculations are no where to be found. I truly appreciate Sherman's professionalism in giving us the facts and not using the comic to push Robsten or Nonsten propaganda.

Now, I like to think of myself as a student of Robology, but I did learn a thing or two whilst reading Fame. For instance, I did not know that Rob went to the Vanity Fair premiere unaware that he had been cut from the film. Talk about heartbreaking. No wonder the kid wanted to quit acting before he found Twilight. I could give you a list of all my favorite parts from the comic, but that would basically be a copy of the comic in its entirety. However, my favorite Rob quote in the comic is on page 12. You will just have to buy it to find out. It made me laugh out loud.

When the Two Combined:

kg: What a wonderful way to capture Robert Pattinson's rising fame. Through a loyal fan's articulate writing and a fantastic artist's rendition of an icon, we are given a precious book any devoted fan would love to have in their collection.

cutie: Combined the artwork and the story-line work seamlessly together to create a well-rounded story. For the ~~crazed stalkerish~~ faithful fans there will not be a whole lot of new information and I'm sure there will be things some will wish had been added, but in the end, Mrs. Sherman and Mr. Ooton couldn't do it all. The comic book however is not lacking and is chock-full of iconic pics and moments, captures the public Pattinson we know and love, the at home Pattinson we think we know, and gives it all to us in a fun little package that is all of 4 bucks. My favorite part: how respectful Mrs. Sherman was to Mr. Pattinson, omitting gossip and hearsay. This fact alone earns my unwavering respect!

Final Thoughts:

kg: Peeps should buy it because its awesomesauce-tastic-ness! and we love it.
cutie: Now, who can argue with that?

cutie and kg give it two thumbs way up!

*kg sings theme to Fame...

I'm gonna live forever, I'm gonna learn how to fly

...HIGH!*

*cutie giggles and dances wildly around kg happily*

Tis what we know and what we've got.

Until next time -

Bloggy besties over and out!

King of the Eyesores

2010-05-18T13:44:00.000-07:00

Today I've got this song stuck in my head.
It's one of my favorite song (favorite being a pretty loose term).
And me thinks it fits Eclipse pretty freaking well.
Why?
Here's a little taste of the lyrics:

And if you'd 'a took to me like
A gull takes to the wind.
Well, I'd 'a jumped from my tree
And I'd a danced like the king of the eyesores
And the rest of our lives would 'a fared well.

Immediately, Jacob comes to my mind while listening to the song.
Yet, in all honesty, Bella and Edward could both fit just as easily.
Eclipse is full of longing.
Jacob longs for Bella to be his and for Edward to melt away.
Edward longs for Bella to be his and his alone and for the past to be erased.
And Bella longs for everything to fall into place.
I know I've been calling her selfish like a broken record of late
however I do get it.
That need for life to just click with a single snap of our fingers.
Just. Like. That.
Annnd we wouldn't have to deal with all the painfully hard decisions.
I'm guilty of pleading with life, God, whomever to let me remain neutral
and let the world figure itself out for me.
It's why I can relate to Bella and forgive her madness in Eclipse.
Her desire to hide and not hurt the ones she loves.
It's why this book touches me so deeply and gets me so worked up.
(Okay maybe that and the leg hitch.)
Last week's discussion over at The Danger Magnet left us with the
feeling that maybe things could work out for Bella this way.
Maybe she wouldn't have to hurt anyone's feeling.
Maybe things would just fall in place with a sudden snap.
Jacob and Edward have called a truce in the face of the unknown stalker.
Bella is able to spend time with both her guys
without either of them flippin' out.
And even good ole Charlie seems to be behaving himself
while wonder of wonders the stone queen Rose has opened up
and shared her sad story with Bella.
The first time I read this I wanted to be fooled,
I wanted to be lulled into this false sense of security
as Bella seemed to be...
But all I could sense was a calm before the storm.
This week's discussion is by my wonderful TIT.
You know her as marie from Our Twilight Bubble.
It's an amazing post.
Make sure to check it out.
For now, me think I'm gonna replay New Slang.
Edward is pretty freaking dreamy, no?

Yours truly,

Brown Paper Packages...

2010-05-17T13:47:00.000-07:00

...tied up with strings.

These are a few of my favorite things (of late).

1. Teavana

Back in Feburary, the mister and I acquired a teapot.

I am in love with my teapot.

I'm also now in love with insanely expensive tea.

One of my favorites:

Teavana's ToLife.

It is wonderment, pure and simple.

2. Vampire Weekend

They have been on my computer for months now,
yet it took the Eclipse soundtrack play-list being release
to remind me I was supposed to listen to them for a friend.Better late than never right? 3. Starcraft 2 Beta

It is awesome-sauce.

But I'm still to afraid to play against regular people

so I just spend my days kicking the computer's ass.fyi: Son of Mr. Cutie ROCKS at Starcraft 2. (And yes, he asked me to tell you that. *winks*)
4. A Certain Slant of Light

Not only is this the title of a beautiful poem by Dickinson,

but it's the fantastically wonderful novel by Laura Whitcomb.

I adore it. And hope to write a review for Bewitched soon.You should read it. This is all.
5. Beets

What can I say? I love them.The end.

Bonus:
Ya wanna know what else I love?Sneak peeks.Of what?I'll give you a clue: