Favorite Comic Character

Last night we watched Superman/Batman Apocalypse.  It was great!  While watching I was reminded, once again, why Batman is my favorite superhero.   A human with really cool toys!!!

I really like the darker version of Batman, not so much the campy one.  I like the raw emotion.  I like how it takes a lot to earn his trust, but once you have it, you have it.  I like how he will take big risks to accomplish his goals.

How about you? Whose your favorite superhero and why?

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WCC Wednesday

Monday as I was driving to work, I was working out how I wanted to start my chapter for this week.  My characters have taken me off the path I started with (which is a good thing) and introduced me to Sabrina's (my leading lady) family.  When I got home from work I jotted down my ideas for the chapter.  I thought I'd share with you what my chapter looked like then, and next week post where it went. 

So, here is my outline for Chapter 7:

Sabrina goes into house. Smells of home envelope her in welcoming embrace. Large open room with large table, stairs to right (bedrooms), and door at back (kitchen). Mom comes through the kitchen door and sees her.

“Bas said you had a guest, where is he?”

Trevor walks in. Greets mother- kisses hand. Seth appears, dad is fishing. Seth takes Trevor out to him.

“What's wrong?”

“Nothing. Rough passage.”

“May not be your mother, but know you as well as all my children. Something else is wrong.”

Bas appears and informs of trip to Delphine. Sabrina gives him evil eye. Mom says she doesn't have to go. Sabrina looks at Trevor and says, yes, she does.

Trevor watches family interactions during dinner. Happy exchanges. Bas is to clear table and Seth do dishes. Seth complains, Trevor offers to do dishes with Sabrina if Bas and Seth clear. Objection made by father, overruled by Trevor and Sabrina. They wash dishes. She's surprised. He informs all soldiers know how to do dishes. Soap sud fight? Some kind of cliffhanger about who she is, or trip-- maybe something about traveling to Delphine in 1 day instead of 2.

Hmmm.  Where do I go from here?

Katie introduced a new character to me this week, and as always, left me wanting to know more.  Her characters are all so unique, with great traits to make them memorable.  Unfortunately, I was a bad critique partner this week and haven't gotten my comments back to her yet (I will do that today!  I promise!)

Her comments on TLP have been spot on and very helpful. 

Fiona's story is progressing nicely.  I can't tell you how amazed I am at her ability to describe things so perfectly with so few words.  I really feel for Lana and want to see how she grows as the story progresses.

Her comments have opened my eyes to how Americanized I write.  In one of my chapters I mentioned Fall-didn't think anything of it until Fiona mentioned it should be Autumn-- fall is an American saying.

How about you?  Are your fantasy stories "Americanized"?  Does your partner have an amazing talent you want to share?  Toast them in the comments!

Better Late than Never!

Today's post is late (and short) as I stayed up last night for the WriteOnCon chat and didn't get a chance to get a post together before work today.  The chat was very nice-- I learned a few things I didn't know.  You can find a transcript of it here.

Tomorrow I'll give an example of what my chapter for this week looks like (as of last night) and next week I'll show you where it went to.

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Rainy days and Mondays

There's something about rainy days that make me sleepy and not want to get moving. That was the case this rainy, Monday morning.  Fortunately, my son has school and I have to get up at a specific time.  Today I also had a walking partner I needed to meet up with, so needless to say, I had to get up.

Have you ever noticed that your bed is the most comfortable when it's time to get up in the morning?

Well, here's to another busy week.  Last week was filled with lots of cleaning and moving things around (we had central air installed).  Hopefully this week will be quieter!


I saw this link on Elana Johnson's site today and wanted to make sure you all saw it.  WriteOnCon is having a workshop tonight.  Details are here.

Hope you all have a happy Monday!

Recipe Friday!

Today's recipe is one I made just last week.  I had to test it on a friend to see if it was worth sharing.  She survived it, and enjoyed it, so here you are.  My impromptu, throw together recipe for Blueberry Coffee Cake.

I lost the recipe I wanted to use, so I adapted the "Busy-Day Cake" recipe from my Better Homes and Gardens recipe book.



Blueberry Coffee Cake

1 1/3 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2/3 cup milk
1/4 margerine/butter, softened (I actual melt mine in the microwave)
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup (approx.) frozen blueberries


Topping:
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup oats

Pre-heat oven to 350.  In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder.  Stir.  Add milk, egg, vanilla, and butter. (I mix as I add the ingredients).  Stir completely.  Add blueberries (I actually didn't measure how much I put in.  You can add as many or few as you like.)  Mix. Batter should be on the think side.  Pour into greased 8x8 square pan.

Mix melted butter, brown sugar and oats together.  Spread over cake. Bake for 30-60 minutes.

I found it took closer to 60 minutes (due to the frozen blueberries and the topping) for it to firm up in the center.  I would start checking it after thirty minutes and see if it's ready, if not, let it bake longer.

Serve warm with coffee, or other favorite beverage.  It is good cold, too!