Adventures in Writing
So, Sweet, Savage Sven (aka my Irish-Viking book) is coming along and I’ve nearly finished the first chapter. I keep telling myself that the pace will pick up, once I know the characters better. I actually went online and pretended I was the hero and took a Myers Briggs test for him last night. I think my question-answering skills may need work. I was going for the loner, the hurting warrior type who needs a good woman. 
Um, Myers Briggs pegged him as an accountant.
Huh. A Viking accountant. Who knew?
I’m thinking that probably won’t fly with my editor. :rotf: I also worked a bit on some Regency fluff. I don’t know what it is with me and Regencies, but I get a little skippy when I write them. They are such fun and such a change from the deep, dark, sexy stuff I write…I think my heroine sounds like she’s tripping out on helium. Must fix that.
I also had an exciting moment this weekend. It’s probably already over, but I enjoyed it while it was around. Her Warrior King not only hit #1 on the bestselling Harlequin Historicals list, but it also hit #65 out of all historical romances listed on Amazon. 
Yes, I know that Amazon figures cannot be trusted, since they can be manipulated if Dear Aunt Tilly suddenly orders 50 copies. But hey, if that was the case, THANK YOU AUNT TILLY! I enjoyed my little moment, and pretended for one sweet second that I can compete with authors like LaVyrle Spencer (shhh…let me enjoy my happy dream).
On a completely unrelated note, I am considering cooking fish for the first time in my life. I grew up absolutely hating the smell and taste. But apparently I never really had *good* fish. I’m considering trying something for this Lenten Friday. Does anyone have a good fish suggestion or recipe, that I might be able to pull off? Something that doesn’t taste, well, too fishy? Thanks! 
Michelle posted in Writing @ 9:13 pm | Viewed 1903 times
Kim A. Says:
Oh, congratulations on “Her Warrior King” hitting #1 and #65, respectively. That’s terrific!
Mmm, I *love* fish. I grew up in a rural area of the province of Quebec and we used to have fresh lobster right off the boat, in season. Fresh trout. Oh, oh, deep fried cod tongues. I haven’t had those since I was 16, but if I concentrate, I still can taste them. Yum.
And then there’s the fresh salmon, mussels, scallops we used to get in Halifax, Nova Scotia….Okay, it’s only 8:37AM here, but now I’m hungry!
Whatever fish you make, it’ll be good. I’m coming over for dinner!
-Kim
beth Says:
Yay! Go Aunt Tilly!
Loving Sweet, Savage Sven…the accountant! :rotf:
Ok, for fish, seeing as we’re totally not fish people here, I would go for salmon - as it’s really all we will eat willingly. Not fishy at all. And amusingly enough, I just saw this episode of the Barefoot Contessa and the Salmon with Lentils recipe looked super simple and tasty…though honestly? I probably woudln’t make the lentils part (so really it’s the salmon that would be simple and tasty.)
Robyn Says:
I’m making salmon tonight. My daughter will eat at least two bites of it; otherwise tuna is the only fish we really ever have.
Tori Lennox Says:
:rotf: I love Sven the Viking Accountant!!!
Congrats on your #1 spot stint on Amazon!!!
Judy Pacuk Says:
Hi Michelle,
No recipe. Just a fish story.
My mother, not the gourmet chef always cooked fish for fridays. Fish sticks.
My first official dinner with the to be inlaws was this magnificant meal. It had red onions and paprika. But what was that meat…Its fish…Fish? But where are the sticks?
Brian Says:
We make Talapia all the time. It’s cheap, easy and pretty neutral in flavor. I put the defrosted filets on a baking sheet drizzle them with a little oil and lemon juice. Then just sprinkle on your favorite dry seasoning. We like Old Bay, Lemon Pepper, or Garlic Pepper. We’ve even used some barbecue rubs. Pop ‘em in the oven at 375 and cook until they flake with a fork (11 to 14 mins depending on how thick they are.) The kiddos love them with a side of rice and green beans.
Melissa Marsh Says:
I am starting to miss reading Regencies. Haven’t read one in, oh, a year or more! I particularly like Patricia Veryan’s books - her language is just wonderful.
Sorry, no fish recipes from me - the only type we eat are those processed fish sticks you get in the frozen food section! Of course, that could be because we live in the middle of the country and getting fresh fish is next to impossible, not to mention VERY expensive!
Heidi Dahlquist Says:
Number One..woo hoo
Trudy Says:
Hi Michelle,
Congratulations on your success. I loved Her Warrior King.
Lent! I love getting those Capt Highliner salmon steaks, McComicks International Lemon and Dill sauce and cooking that in filo pastry (store bought….sorry, I’m no chef). There is no smell, only the lemon and dill. Good luck!
Kelly Boyce Says:
The Viking Accountant…hehehe…that just gave me the giggles.