Kiss Me, I’m Irish read-along!
Welcome to week 3 of the Houded read along! This week the read along is being hosted by Smas Attack Reads! You can go to the host blog to link up and find out more information about this awesome read along.
http://www.smashattackreads.com
Discussion Schedule:
- March 02nd: Chapters 1-5 hosted by Geeky Blogger’s Book Blog
- March 09th: Chapters 6-10 hosted by On a Book Bender
- March 16th: Chapters 11-15 hosted by Smash Attack Reads!
- March 23rd: Chapters 16-20 hosted by In the Closet With a Bibliophile
- March 30th: Chapters 21-25 + epilogue hosted by The Unread Reader
- April 06th: Special interview with Kevin Hearne & announcement of winners!
Discussion Questions and my answers:
1. I love Leif Helgarson, Viking Vampire, Esq. I have to say that combo makes a pretty cool attorney. If you could have a paranormal/mythical beastie (or combo) covering your tuckus in court, what would you choose and why?
Oh, girl, you had to ask…. LOL
And anyone who knows me even a little will know the answer without even thinking about it. BUT for anyone who is just getting to know me allow me to elaborate: A Werewolf. A big hot, growling, arrogant and bossy werewolf. He he he he.
Ahhh, I feel like howling right now. 
I feel better now, let’s move on…..
Why would I chose a werewolf? I can’t really say where my werewolf fascination came from just that it’s there and isn’t going away. I really love the fact that you just know that there is a beast, a powerful one at that, just lying inside a man. Just waiting for a chance to be unleashed and do bad things….. bah ha ha ha. Or good things depending on what we are talking about. 😉
As far as why I would want him covering my tuckus in court (or anytime… *wags eyebrows*) well, I think that people would instinctively feel the power of a werewolf. They would sense that side without realizing what they were sensing, and they would listen more carefully, pay closer attention and maybe come to the conclusion that if this powerful man could be on my side then maybe they should be to. Which in turn would lead to my acquittal of whatever bad thing I did (or was accused of doing).
And if they didn’t acquit me?
Well, my hot werewolf lawyer would just eat them.
2. The police show up to question Atticus about his Irish Wolfhound, Oberon. If you could own any dog breed, what would it be and why? (P.S. Oberon is going on my list of favorite sidekicks!)
I have had a lot of different dogs in my life. A couple Labs, a golden retriever, a mix, a St. Bernard and a pit bull/bull dog mix. But the breed I have now (one of) is my favorite so far and I never thought I would be a small dog person but I guess I am. I have a yorkie/chihuahua (sorry for the spelling) mix called a chorkie and I LOVE her to pieces. She is so sweet and my writing buddy. I can’t imgine not having her.
I really loved the St. Bernard as well. I think if I had to choose from a breed I haven’t had before I would choose a soft coated wheaton terrier. I call them Oatmeal dogs because they are the color of oatmeal (to me anway, lol).
3. Malina Sokolowski and the other Sisters of the Three Auroras coven have my antennae up. What is your opinion of them?
Oh, yeah these ladies are up to no good!! I like it though. Mainly I think because I like how Atticus handles them. He always gives what he gets and its hilarious to watch the witches reactions. Lol. I wonder who’s side the witches are really on and if they eventually help Atticus or take him down…. really, they are big intrigue to me, so far my favorite characters of the book. (other than Atticus himself)
4. Brighid, goddess of poetry, fire and the forge, gave Atticus the power of Cold Iron, which can be used to fight off that nasty lilttle hellspawn. If you could wield one magical power, what would it be and why?
This is a tough one because there are so many powers to be had and a lot of them would be desirable. Mostly when I wish for things I wish for a maid to clean my house. Is there a power for that? Wouldn’t that be so nice not to scrub toilets anymore? *sigh*
Every time I think “Oh! I know!” I automatically think of the burden that goes with it. Like reading people’s minds, I would like that until I heard things I didn’t want to know or they thought bad things about me. It would be hard to hear people’s thoughts all the time because you could never get a break!
I honestly would like to see aura’s (not sure if that counts) because do you ever get a feeling about someone that maybe you don’t like them but don’t know why? They seem untrustworthy or something? Well, an aura would tell you if you were right and it would warn you away from other people that maybe wouldn’t be a good friend or someone with bad intentions. I think it would be interesting to sit and watch people and know their true essence.
5. The cops show up at Atticus’ shop to search for poor Oberon, who remains magically hidden throughout the ordeal. What is the one thing you would do if you could remain hidden from sight? I want to hear some good answers for this one!
I would spy on everyone I know.
LOL. It’s horrible but don’t say you wouldn’t too, because who could resist?? You know the saying if the walls could talk?? Well, Finally I could see and hear what the walls do. I’d probably play tricks on people too, lol. You know when they turn their back move their pen or their laptop across the room and then watch their reaction. Oh! And I would drive to the store and watch people gape and the car driving itself! Bah ha ha. Oh my, I would amuse myself in so many ways.
The oatmeal dog is cute but would need lots of grooming, Your little dog is so cute. Have the werewolf eat them would be great. The auras would be great, an easy way to see people’s true intentions without reading everyone’s minds. Just who would you be spying on anyway? Spill it!
Ha ha ha. I don’t know who I would spy on. I guess anyone I felt like…. LOL!!! Yeah an oatmeal dog would have to be one of those at the groomer every five seconds, not sure I would like that. 🙂
Werewolves rule!!!
I think Peter Parker nailed it “with great power comes great responsibility”. Who needs that kind of pressure? 😉
Exactly!!!! Life is pressure enough without all that drama. LOL
I knew you would say werewolf! LOL! I love them because they are such animalistic men. They just have this fierce manliness to them and while I hate domineering men, I love very manly men. Not ones who fart and stuff, but ones who radiate strength and grrrrr!
OMGosh, that Chorkie is adorable. So cute. Look at those ears!
Yah, I would hate reading minds. Imagine all the things you would hear and NOT WANT TO KNOW! Ug! There are so many icky things I know my father thinks and I so would never want to know them. *shudders* Aura reading would be pretty epic though.
Ahhh, so true….. I like me a man’s man. And its funny because I am stubborn as a bull but I like bossy werewolf men that think they can tell people what to do. Course, i would never listen, lol.
Yes, there are just too many things I wouldn’t want to hear in people’s minds to want to be able to read minds.
You should wish for the powers of Cinderella, then random woodland creatures could keep your house clean for you.
oohhhhh. that would be nice…. wonder if the prince would come with those powers?
I’m with you about playing tricks on people, it may be a bit childish but it would be great fun!
it would be fun!! I wouldn’t do anything mean though.
Your chorkie is too cute!! I wouldn’t know what to do with anything that small. *pets chorkie*
Oh and I’d take maid service too. Or a self cleaning house? 😀
Playing tricks on people. Oh what fun! *giggles* I wouldn’t be too mean but I know I would so give my self away. I mean look… I just think about it and I giggled! 😀
I know, when I first got her I was terrified that I would step on her. I walked around the house on egg shells. lol. But I’m used to her now and she’s great!
Do you need some #NakedWerewolves? I am the Official Dark Overlord of a #NakedWerewolf demesne (I have the badge to prove it), so should you ever need one, or two, or ten, do let me know.
ummmm, YES I need some #NakedWerewolves in y life!!!! You are a dark overlord of #NakedWerewolves??? I don’t know how that came about but that is the most AWESOME job I can think of.
I’ll take ten.
lmao.
I agree…If your lawyer doesn’t win they should always be able to eat everyone for you.
that’s what I am saying!
Love the wheaten terriers and your comments about werewovles – I mean really, what’s not to love, woof!
Lynn:D
Nothing, you can love Everything about a werewolf. !!!
I think the witches are intriguing too!
Btw, when I click on to get the code for the Masquerade button, it takes me to Candace’s blog.
Ugh! I have been having the worst time ever with that stinking button. I have made it like fifty times and it goes somewhere new everytime!!!! Sometimes wordpress makes me crazy. LOL.
Wonder if they have werewolf handy men that fix blogs????
I’ll get it fixed, thanks for telling me. I added a Read Along page at the top in the menu so you can get there that way as well. 🙂
The one on the side works now! 🙂
Awwwww, I love your writing (and I imagine reading, too) buddy!!! She’s the best of both worlds, the size of a cat for easy cuddling so you can still work the computer but without all the hair to get all over!
And you’re so responsible, thinking of the ramifications of having super powers. Zzzzzzzz. Me? I just wanted to have the power to throw things. I think you’re on a much higher plane than I am 🙂
ha ha ha. Nah, no higher plane here. Its all about self preservation. lol.
Yes, it is nice that she isn’t very hairy. I have another dog who is nothing but hair and I definitely prefer the little dog. lol.
Wow, really? You had a pit bull/bull dog mix? YIKES!!! And love that picture of your little puppy, though it took me a while to spot her. I bet she is an excellent writing partner. 😛
the bulldog/pitt bull mix is actually my mom’s dog. I still lived at home when she got it. It was super sweet and so cute as a puppy. It used to sleep on my bed. lol. My mom still has it and that dog is like her baby. LOL. But they get that reaction a lot about its breed and I totally get why. They have a privacy fence and never let it out unless on a leash so people aren’t scared by him. 😉
My dog is an excellent writing partner – the best!!
I like the sound of the maid power. But as I don’t have one sadly 🙁 I think being super fast could work too 😀
You and Peter Parker, think alike. 😉 I do think reading auras would be really useful and save your time with dealing with creeps. 🙂
**Falls out of chair** OMG I want to eat your little chorkie! SSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE!!! I. Die.
And you had me laughing at the things you’d do if you were invisible. Love it!
Oh my god that’s so cute a chorkie!!!! I want one too!!!! Goregous! Oh side tracked by your dog, enjoyed your answers too, LOL!