I wanted to throw this party to celebrate my fourth blogging anniversary. I can't believe it's been so long! I still feel like I'm getting the hang of it. So I decided to throw a party where my fellow bloggers can come and bring along their muses (or characters from their books). It should be lots of fun! If you'd still like to sign up, the Linky List will be live for the rest of the day.
Onto the party!!! Everything is set up and the guests should be arriving shortly. We've got balloons, an open bar, karaoke, and a giant snack table! My muse is awake...
Barely…
*ahem* Since Jordan wasn't going to let me run this whole show on my own, he gets the blue font so you'll know when he's talking. I told him to keep his swearing to a minimum.
Wait,
what? Motherf---
Let's get started! For this blogfest, everyone had to answer the same questions about how they and their muses would act at the party. So Jordan and I will be playing along as well.
I know I promised you guys a picture but it turns out I just really can't draw. Like, at all. Especially people. I tried, really! My fiance has dabbled in cartoons and even tried and he doesn't even know what Jordan looks like. So yeah. Didn't happen. *womp womp*
I know I promised you guys a picture but it turns out I just really can't draw. Like, at all. Especially people. I tried, really! My fiance has dabbled in cartoons and even tried and he doesn't even know what Jordan looks like. So yeah. Didn't happen. *womp womp*
1. Who is your muse (or character)? Tell us a little bit about him/her
and why you brought them.
I think we’re good,
right? Everyone knows you already.
EXCUSE ME? Are you trying deny me the spotlight??
Oh, all right. This
sassy SOB is my muse, Jordan. He’s been attached to my brain like a leech for a
little over four years now. He’s the lead singer of a band with his friends,
has the biggest sweet tooth anyone’s ever had, and is mildly sociopathic (Like
seriously, don’t get on his bad side. You’ll regret it). He’s also the main
character in my WIP, which we will hopefully finish someday. I brought him
because he’s my only muse and pretty much the only POV I write from so he
basically runs my life.
Sounds about right.
2. What are you guys wearing? Dressing up or keeping it casual?
I’m definitely dressing
up! I will take any chance to wear a pretty dress and high heels.
You’re such a girl.
Well, yeah. What about
you?
Well, I’m not gonna go nuts and wear a suit or anything. Probably just
jeans, a t-shirt, and a nice jacket or something.
You wear skinny jeans
more than I do.
Don’t you have to go take six hours to straighten your hair or
something?
3. It’s a potluck! Did you bring something yummy!
I made my lemon raspberry cupcakes, of course!
I brought enough guacamole to feed a small country.
Did you bring tortilla
chips?
How is that my job??
4. Open bar! What are you both drinking (booze or otherwise)?
My go-to bar drink is usually
Malibu and pineapple juice.
Yeah, I’ll just have what she’s having. I’ll probably have some shots
later.
Uh, no. He’ll have some
tea.
WHAT?!
Water, then? You’re 19.
I’m a muse. I’m ageless. I can be whatever age I want to be. Plus you’ve
been working on Book 3 so I’m 22.
Well, I’ve been working
on Book 1, too, and you’re 15 in that so your argument is irrelevant. No booze.
You’re no fun. I mean, really. Zero fun.
5. Wallflowers or social butterflies?
I’m usually a
wallflower but it’s my party so I guess I should play host, at least. I may
need a few drinks first…
I can’t have any booze and I highly doubt there will be anyone here I
could even try to flirt with so I’m just gonna sulk in the corner.
Oh, come on. Have a
little fun.
HOW?! You’ve taken away the only two good things about going to a
party. Alcohol and the chance to get laid.
Just wait and see…
6. What song(s) will you and your muse sing for karaoke?
FINALLY. My moment has arrived! Wait, do I only get one???!!!!
There are a lot
of people who will want to sing, too.
Yeah, but if I go first no one will want to follow me.
Be nice, please.
This has nothing to do with being nice. This is about being talented.
How about we each get
our own song and then do one together?
*sigh* Fine. I'm always up for singing "Satisfaction."
It’s practically your
theme song. Well, I have to sing “Ordinary Day” because it’s our song!
Please don’t get sappy on me. We’re singing “Centuries” together.
What?! No! I suck at
that song.
I don’t! *evil laugh* Do not even try to pretend like you
don’t want to sing Fall Out Boy with me.
Maybe a little bit.
Suuuuuuuuuuure.
7. What’s your favorite party game?
Everyone do a shot
every time Jordan rolls his eyes!
HEY. How about spin the bottle? But no do-overs if you land on the
same sex.
Ok, but no do-overs if
you land on the opposite sex.
DAMN.
I’m not playing. I’ve
only kissed one person my entire life and I’m keeping it that way.
Don’t be so uptight! Someone get her another drink…
8. Which one of you is more likely to end up dancing on a table top?
Agh! I guess me because
I’m the only one drinking.
If I was drinking I’d probably say something stupid and then pass out.
I’m a sad drunk. I don’t know how that happened.
I just talk too much
when I drink. So I’d say there won’t be any table dancing. Hopefully.
9. Has your muse been a good date and would you ever hang out with them
again?
You’re ok, I guess.
Gee, thanks.
Oh, who am I kidding? I
would totally hang out with you again. You’ve got this weird hold on me.
Well, if this ever happens again and I can’t bring an actual date, I
guess you’d be my first choice.
Aw, you’re so sweet.
That wasn’t even a little bit sweet.
It’s about as sweet as you get so I’ll take it.
Thanks to everyone participating in the blogfest and whoever is crazy enough to read through my posts (especially this one)! Be sure to check out the other names on the list and see who else is coming to the party!!
It’s about as sweet as you get so I’ll take it.
Thanks to everyone participating in the blogfest and whoever is crazy enough to read through my posts (especially this one)! Be sure to check out the other names on the list and see who else is coming to the party!!
Brilliant banter between the two of you. I get the feeling you two love each other deep down even though you get on each others' nerves. This is going to be an entertaining party!
ReplyDeleteI don't think "love" is in Jordan's vocabulary, LOL.
DeleteHahaha I enjoyed the banter. Taking a similar approach, but... without stating the questions outright. :-)
ReplyDeleteI think banter just comes naturally when we talk to our muses :)
DeleteFunny, my muse has a dirty mouth too sometimes. Well, what can you do? It sounds like you have your mental hands full keeping this guy under control. Thanks for hosting the party!
ReplyDeleteActually, I have a bit of a dirty mouth in real life, too. But it didn't really start until Jordan showed up. Interesting...
DeleteThat was hilarious!
ReplyDeleteSorry I didn't bring chips.
Jordan is so snarky. I like him.
Thanks for hosting the blogfest, Sarah.
I'm sure we can find some chips somewhere!
DeleteFun stuff, Sarah! And, Jordan, too, of course. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by!
DeleteWe'll have to do a run for tortilla chips...I'm sure there are a few introverts who would love the chance to escape for supplies!
ReplyDeleteA great kick-off to what I think will be a great party!
You're probably right! I think a lot of the writers are wallflowers while the muses are more extroverted!
DeleteEntertaining as always, you too! And why did I have to click on the link to look at those cupcakes?! I would kill for one of those cupcakes right now. *elbows over to food table and eats three* ;)
ReplyDelete*two
DeleteHehe...the cupcakes are pretty yummy but they take forever to make!!
DeleteIf you write this kind of dialogue in your books....excellent.
ReplyDeleteGreat party! Thanks for inviting all of us! Time to mingle a bit and find out where Nigel went. :)
Enjoy the celery!
Heather
Somehow I think the celery will disappear when you're not looking ;)
DeleteYup, we've all become acquainted with Jordan before this party, but it's always fun to get to know him more. "Sassy SOB..." Ha! That does kind of describe him, doesn't it? Sorry, Jordan! ;P
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun party, Sarah! I'm glad you set this up. :)
I don't think he'd mind! Actually he'd probably agree with that description :)
DeleteI love how he's fifteen, nineteen and twenty-two all at the same time.
ReplyDeleteHe always looks the same to me, which seems to be the weirder part...
DeleteWish I could have signed up, but I'm barely going to be stopping in to say hi to a few people before I hie myself off on a vacation. I'm going to miss those cupcakes you whipped up for the party!
ReplyDeleteThat's ok! Enjoy your vacation!
Delete*LOL* That was hilarious! Jordan does have a point about muses being ageless, but as an old mama here, I couldn't live with letting him have alcohol either! :)
ReplyDeleteNow I just have to make sure he doesn't sneak back to the bar when I'm not looking!
DeleteJordan has the sassitude! Great dialogue! And, I'm with Samantha - I love how he's all those ages at once. :)
ReplyDeleteI do love his sass, except the whole dealing with it every day thing, LOL.
Delete"WHY have Jordan and I not been hanging out with each other 'til now?" Will Scarlet demands.
ReplyDeleteDunno, dude. Maybe because you only just heard of him?
"Sad excuse. This party's the shiz! Thank you, thank you, thank you for letting me come!"
...He says like my permission had a darn thing to do with any of this. Ah, well. Cheers, all! Our lovely hostess especially, with whom I can tell at a glance I've got some significant points in common. X)
I'm just afraid Will and Jordan will get along *too* well...
DeleteI'd offer to go buy chips, but I'm not leaving my muse unsupervised. She's already plotting on spiking Jordan's drink for him because she thinks it'd be funny.
ReplyDeleteHe'd probably like that, actually...
DeleteFun post!
ReplyDeleteI hope you don't go through Jordan-withdrawal after you finish his series.
I have a feeling he'll stick around to bother, err...help me with other projects!
DeleteThanks for hosting this blogfest! It's been fun.
ReplyDeleteYour muse sounds like an interesting kid. Wonder what he'll be like when he grows up! And who forgets the chips, seriously? ;)
He'll probably be just as snarky as an adult, LOL.
DeleteJordan reminds me of my 16 year old. He can be fun, but he's such a drama queen, lol. Love the lemon cup cakes.
ReplyDeleteTeenagers, right?? :D
DeleteHaha, so fun! CONGRATULATIONS, SARAH!! This was so fun to do.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in!
DeleteThis was so much fun to write, thanks for the party ;)
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it!
DeleteBoys! I have two teenagers. Drama!!
ReplyDeleteHa! I don't think I could deal with the real thing!
DeleteThe love for feel for each other is obvious. Thanks for hosting the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteI'd agree with you but Jordan will never admit it!
DeleteThis is awesome! Loved the banter between you two - you can tell you love each other deep down ;). Thanks so much for setting this party and blogfest up, I've had so much fun!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good time! :D
Deletethat was fun! jordan is always a fun time over here =)
ReplyDeleteand i think we should do a real live karaoke party on some kind of face time or something!
great party, Sarah! thanks for hosting.
Eek! Real karaoke? I think I'd be too scared, LOL.
DeleteI saw that Jordan really ended up enjoying the party, especially since there were so many girls his age or close to it, to dance/sing/play with! Love the whole multi-generational thing you had going here today! Lisa @ http://www.lisabuiecollard.com
ReplyDeleteThere was quite a range of ages, wasn't there?
DeleteErr, well, this is awkward...but Jordan wasn't looking at any girls, trust me!
I love the conversation you had in this!
ReplyDeleteHappy fourth bloggeversary! Hope it's a great one.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a muse, per se, but if I did, it'd probably be like Jordan.
LOL. Great conversations, as always when Jordan is around! :) I've had a lot of fun reading everyone's entries for this - great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love how detailed and rich Jordan is. Great banter. I do not have a muse. I just find time and go from their. I think that each story has inspired me in a different way and I would have a different muse for each.
ReplyDeleteToo bad I missed this event. Sounds fun. But I had to write a paper for the university.
ReplyDeleteBest wiahea,
Anna