What do Sonic Lemon Berry Slushes and Stephenie Meyer have in common? Those are my two most recent "guilty pleasures," as my daughter calls them. ;)When our son had his appendectomy a couple of weeks ago, I asked him late that night if he wanted a drink from Sonic. He said, "Sure! A Slushie." Long story short, he recommended the Lemon Berry Slush to me. I'd always gotten the Strawberry Slush but...
Oh. My. Goodness!! Where has this drink been all my life? (Thankfully, far away from me, once I looked up the calorie count). However, despite that, my car did just happen to find its way to a Sonic yesterday at 1:57p.m. And if you're familiar with Sonic's Happy Hour, then that will mean something to you.
My next guilty pleasure (and I say "guilty" because these aren't books that I expected to love as much as I do!!) is Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series. I devoured Twilight a month ago and have had to exercise extraordinary discipline not to start the next book until my own was finished. I'm hooked! What can I say?
I've always enjoyed fantasy stories. I used to rush home after school to watch Dark Shadows (does anyone out there remember Barnabas Collins?) before my mom got home from work. I was so rebellious... I've long enjoyed reading suspense and fantasy novels, and Stephenie Meyer's books are filling that niche for me.
At a recent book signing, I saw lots of younger girls (ages 10-12) walking around with Twilight. It was interesting to talk to them and their moms about the story. They are both in love with Edward (the "good" vampire), as are millions of other readers. Whenever a story like this sweeps across a broad readership (as Harry Potter did, which I also loved), it's fascinating to me as both a reader and writer to get lost in these worlds.
Rarely does a book "sweep" me away anymore. Don't get me wrong. I read A LOT. And I LOVE what I'm reading. But rarely does a book come along that I actually "forget" to read the story as a writer and read it instead as solely a reader. Twilight did that for me. And what a fun ride it is! To be whisked away to another world. Ah...the joy of reading! ;)
Now, is it 2:00p.m. yet?
~Tammy
5 comments:
oh my gosh.
Dark Shadows.
I watched it and then my best friend and I would call each other up right afterwards to discuss the show.
Who could forget old Barnabus and Angelique, right?
Hey, and here I am writing a somewhat dark, historical suspense . . .
hmmmm.
And she's still my best friend.
ROFLOL, Debra. Love the discussing the episodes with your best friend. I can just "hear" that. I can still remember the anticipation of watching that show. Funny how those emotions stay with you...and were rekindled as I read Twilight.
Wonderful that she's still your best friend too. What a precious gift. For you both.
Hey Tammy! I almost squealed out loud when I read you watched DARK SHADOWS.....I LOVED that show!! And I immediately began humming that "haunting" theme song...it just came right back to me...yet, I couldn't tell you what I ate for supper 2 nights ago - LOL! Ah yes, Barnabas, Angelique, Victoria Winters....(now I'll probably dream about that show tonight...even though I haven't thought of it in ages!).~ We love Sonic too, but haven't gotten to go there yet at Happy Hour! Hugs, Patti Jo :)
Hey Tam! I L-O-V-E-D the Twilight series. That is great restraint you showed in waiting to start the next book! I hope you enjoy the series. Now I'm going to have to check out this drink at Sonic. :)
Miss you all. Tell everyone hello and send my love. :)
Patti Jo, my fellow DS lover! Who knew, huh?? LOL! And yes to that haunting theme. Wish I could hear it again for real. Wonder if I can Netflix those for fun. Hmmm.... ;)
And Apryll, I'm LOVING New Moon and still missing my Colorado buddies. We'll be back there this summer and are already looking forward to seeing everyone.
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