Welcome, Jay!!!
Hello Gentle Readers,
If this goes according to schedule, you should be reading this while we’re all in the middle of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), and if my experiences from last year taught me anything it’s: 1) Meet your word quota, 2) Don’t forget to eat something (Low blood sugar makes for AWFUL writing), and most importantly 3) Don’t let this challenge overwhelm you!
So, in keeping with that spirit, I wanted to share with you, the Watery Tart readers, Mimsey’s Top 5 Keys to Instant Joy!
1) ANYTHING MONTY PYTHON!
I realize if you’ve attended college, it’s mandatory that you’ve seen Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and that everyone’s favorite naked blogger has a smile on her face as she’s reading this. But, if Grail is the only thing you’ve ever seen from this group, you are selling yourself short.
Each member on their own was a comedic genius, but when put together made something absolutely fantastic. If you want a good laugh, check out some of their stuff. And remember:
NO ONE EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION!
NO ONE EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION!
2) BELIEVE YOU WILL SUCCEED!
I know it’s kind of built into us as human beings to sometimes get jealous over the success of others. We can be competitive, we can sometimes only see our own faults, and we feel like everyone’s winning but me.
But, don’t play that game. We are all artists here, and we aren’t in competition with anyone. We are about pouring our hearts out to the world, and trying to tell the story that is burning to get out. Because if you don’t create that art, you will explode! Just remember, "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill. And even if no one else thinks you will succeed, there’s someone who does:
3) CAVORTING ANIMALS!
Trust me; nothing breaks the monotony of pounding out the misadventures of a sardonic detective like watching animals at play. And when you’re writing about murder in a small Southern town (which I totally am!) you need a little joy.
I have to admit, I’m a dog person. And for some reason, I find dog shaming to be hysterical. Mostly because I’ve been around enough dogs to know they’re just going to do the same thing five minutes later.
4) FAN VIDEOS!
I’m entirely convinced that, within five years, my characters will have a rabid fan base making loving videos set to Evanescence songs. Until then, I’m content watching videos crafted with care and tenderness.
And an overt fascination on cuddling.
5) LIVING THE DREAM!
Ever since I was a little kid, I have always wanted to go to Hollywood with a frog, a bear, a dog, a chicken, and a pig. See, in this scenario, I was always the weirdo.
And you know what? I’ve written three books, I’ve got a great day job as a teacher, and I get to blog about werewolves. Oh yeah, and I’m getting married. Sorry ladies, I’m going to be officially off the market here soon. Though, judging by my inbox, some of you take that as a challenge.
Jay Mims wants to make a fan video for Hart Johnson, set to the theme of “Hart to Hart”. He lives with a passive-aggressive Dalek named Steve, a lizard named Bob, feeds a cat he calls Eartha Kitty and recently rescued a kitten named Meowleficient. He writes books and is far funnier on Facebook then in real life. He is terrible at Twitter. His latest book "The Gray Ghost Inn" is available now. Feel free to email him here.
A wee bit about the book: Private Investigator Dan Landis just
wants to have a nice relaxing vacation with his best friend, Leroy Brown.
They've got two rooms booked at the luxurious Gray Ghost Inn in beautiful
Warrenton, Virginia. Everything was all set except now Abbey, Dan's new
partner, has decided she wants to go too.
And wherever Dan and Abbey go,
trouble isn't too far behind. Dan, Abbey, and Doc get snowed in with a crazy
crowd: Betsey Butler, the Southern Belle hostess; her obnoxious brother Dave
"Big Bear" Butler; and Dave's ex-wife, Em.
When a body turns up in
the library, Dan realizes his simple vacation isn't so simple anymore. And
what's worse, he's trapped in the Gray Ghost Inn with a killer.
Jay
Mims, author of The Five Santas and Cult of Koo Kway returns with his unique
brand of storytelling, taking readers on a wild and entertaining ride into the
eccentric world of Dan Landis and friends.
