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Showing posts with label Angels. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Angels. Show all posts

Friday, December 06, 2013

The Pros and Cons of Being an Angel - December 6, 2013



I was never a big fan of books involving angels. It wasn't until I read Angelfall by Susan Ee and when I was completely blown away by that book that I decided that perhaps angels were better heroes than I had thought. I am sure that you think I am weird for not liking these heavenly creatures but they were always just a bit too good, a bit too gorgeous and a bit too stereotypical for me to really think they were credible hero material. I have read a number of books since and a few with other avian species such as harpies, gryphons and other birds but I feel that maybe I have been more unfair to more saintly of our feathered friends. I have been thinking about what it would be like to have your very own set of celestial wings and have come up with a list of the pros and cons of being an angel.




Pros:
  1. Wings make for the perfect accessory that will never go out of style. 
  2. You could save on domestic fights and never get stuck in traffic jams.
  3. You have built in sunshade for lounging on the beach.
  4. Dusting the house would take half the time with your very own in-built feather dusters.
  5. You would be the first choice for christmas concerts or singing in a choir.
  6. As you would be immortal you have lots of opportunity to learn several languages, learn to play a few instruments and play the stock market.
  7. If you didn't have a pen to hand one of your feathers would make a handy quill. Just remember to carry ink in your handbag.
  8. You never have to worry about 'does my bum look big in this' as your wings provide effective camouflage.
  9. Your innate ability to play the lute and harp would give you the potential of play at renaissance fairs or in movies set in medieval times.
  10. Someone standing to close to you? No problem, just knock them to one side by stretching out your powerful wings. Very handy if travelling on London Underground. The reverse would apply if you wanted to hide any PDAs with your sweetie - you could hide your smooching from the public with your wings.


Cons:

1. Finding clothes that fit over your wings would be extremely difficult or you need to stick to wearing halter tops. If you were a boy angel you would have to go topless which could get chilly.
2. Your friends would always want to bum a ride when they were late for work.
3. You could never have cats.
4. You wouldn't be able to go swimming or scuba diving.
5. You would be prone to show off with your glorious wings
6. You'd be stuck always sleeping on your stomach.
7. Might be hard to keep friends with your gorgeous wings, immortality and omnipotence.
8. It would be impossible to find an umbrella large enough to keep your wings dry in rainy weather.
9. It would be really hard to look over your shoulder.
10. You could never sit in a chair or sofa with a back rest. Furnishing your home might be a challenge.



If you are interested in finding out whether you agree/disagree with my list, here are some series that feature angels to get you on your way. I would LOVE to know what you think of my pros and cons and if you can think of anymore.



Susan Ee - Penryn and the End of Days

1.  Angelfall
2.  World After


    Nalini Singh - Guild Hunter 

    1.  Angel's Judgment
    2.  Angels' Blood
    3.  Archangel's Kiss
    4.  Archangel's Consort
    5.  Archangel's Blade
    6.  Archangel's Storm
    7.  Archangel's Legion


    Kate Griffin - Matthew Swift

    1.  A Madness of Angels
    2.  The Midnight Mayor
    3.  The Neon Court
    4.  The Minority Council


    Linda Poitevin - Grigori Legacy

    1.  Sins of the Angels
    2.  Sins of the Son
    3.  Sins of the Lost


    If you like angels, you may enjoy the Angels of Darkness anthology featuring novellas by Nalini Singh, Ilona Andrews, Sharon Shinn, and Meljean Brook.  See Qwill's review of the Sharon Shinn novella, Nocturne, here.

    Sunday, November 27, 2011

    2011 Blogversary Giveaways!

    I started The Qwillery as a general blog on October 1, 2008. In the last 3 months of 2008, I posted 19 times. In 2009, the number increased a bit to 38 for the entire year! I guess I really don't like talking about myself much. It's on the boring side. Trust me on that. About midway into 2010 postings increased dramatically and The Qwillery had firmly evolved into a book blog. Now posts are over 30 a month and many people from around the world visit the blog. Fun stuff. Still, I like to celebrate the anniversary of The Qwillery on the 1st of October, which, after all, is the day I started this sometimes odd but always wondrous blogging journey.

    Announcement of the blogversary giveaways is a bit late as you can see. Stuff happened! There are 4 giveaways this year:

    1) New York Comic Con / NOOK Simple TouchTM Giveaway;
    2) Steampunk Giveaway;
    3) Angel Giveaway; and
    4) Demon Giveaway. 

    It will work more or less like last year - you must list your giveaway order of preference in your comment because you can only win 1 of the 4 giveaways.  The first commenter chosen will get his/her first choice, the second commenter chosen will get the highest of his/her choices that has not been given away, etc. until all 4 giveaways have been given away.  All giveaways are open internationally. See The Rules below.

    Please note that the NOOK Simple TouchTM requires a US billing address and a Barnes & Noble account. You can read more about the NOOK Simple TouchTM at the Barnes & Noble's website: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/Support-NOOK-Simple-Touch/379003176.  The NOOK Simple TouchTM being given away is the Limited Edition that was available only on Black Friday. The border on the front of the device is white instead of black. Please note that I have not opened the box. The winner gets to do that!

    And now... the giveaways:

    New York Comic Con (NYCC) / NOOK Simple TouchTM Giveaway

    Includes:
    a NOOK Simple TouchTM ereader,
    a signed copy of Awakenings by Edward Lazellari,
    a signed copy of A Kiss Before the Apocalypse by Thomas E. Sniegoski,
    a bookmark with a quill crafted by Wicked Lil Pixie Designs,
    a signed copy of The Postmortal by Drew Magary and pin,
    a Soulless 2011 NYCC Special Preview comic with Soulless pin,
    and a Game of Thrones NYCC comic preview.

    In addition, the NYCC / NOOK Simple TouchTM Giveaway includes The Qwillery necklace and earrings crafted by Cemetery Cat Jewelry:

    Silver plate chain holds a pewter Celtic knot with a sterling silver quill and ink charm 
    dangling below.. A pewter bat charm highlights.





    The Steampunk Giveaway

    Includes:
    The Native Star and The Hidden Goddess by M.K. Hobson,  
    The Doomsday Vault by Steven Harper,
    a bookmark with a quill crafted by Wicked Lil Pixie Designs,  
    The Buntline Special by Mike Resnick,  
    The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack and The Curious Case of the Clockwork Man by Mark Hodder,  
    Dead Iron by Devon Monk,
    a signed copy of The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross,
    and The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook.

    In addition, the Steampunk Giveaway includes a Steampunk necklace crafted by Cemetery Cat Jewelry:

    Brass chain holds a pendant made of altered art and watch ephemera.




    The Angel Giveaway

    Includes:
    Covet, Crave and Envy by J.R. Ward,
    a bookmark with a quill crafted by Wicked Lil Pixie Designs,  
    Angel's Blood, Archangel's Kiss, Archangel's Consort, and Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh,
    Touch of Crimson by Sylvia Day,  
    Avenger's Angel by Heather Killough-Walden, and
    a signed copy of Sins of the Angels generously provided by Linda Poitevin along with some Sins of the Angels bookmarks.

    In addition the Angel Giveaway includes a Divine Intervention necklace crafted by Cemetery Cat Jewelry:

    Peridot Swarovski crystal is the foundation of this necklace. An Art Nouveau Lily pendant 
    holds a large crystal teardrop, while a pewter angel looks on. 16"




    The Demon Giveaway

    Includes:
    The Lords of the Underworld novels by Gena Showalter: The Darkest Night, The Darkest Kiss, The Darkest Pleasure, The Darkest Whisper, The Darkest Passion, The Darkest Lie, The Darkest Secret, and The Darkest Surrender,
    a bookmark with a quill crafted by Wicked Lil Pixie Designs, 

    The Demonica novels by Larissa Ione: Pleasure Unbound, Desire Unchained, Passion Unleashed, Ecstasy Unveiled, and Sin Undone.

    In addition the Demon Giveaway includes the Tansy necklace crafted by Cemetery Cat Jewelry:

    Nestled among silver plate chain are brilliant purple "tanzanite" colored Swarovski crystals and a Victorian style hand . This is all held together by a pewter scrolled Victorian flower pendant. 
    Swaying from the pendant is a large teardrop Swarovski crystal of the same color. 16 1/2"



    THE RULES

    What: 4 Giveaways:  New York Comic Con / NOOK Simple TouchTM Giveaway, Steampunk Giveaway, Angel Giveaway, and Demon Giveaway. You can only win one of the giveaways!

    How:  Leave a comment listing the giveaways in your order of preference and answer the following question:

    What is your favorite book of 2011 (so far)?

    NOTE: Four commenters names will be randomly chosen. Commenters must list the giveaways in their order of preference in your comment! If you do not list the giveaways in order of preference your entry will not be counted. If you don't answer the question your entry will not be counted. The first commenter chosen will get his/her first choice, the second commenter chosen will get the highest of his/her choices that has not been given away, etc. until all 4 giveaways have been given away.

    You can receive additional entries by:

    1)  Being a Follower of The Qwillery.

    2)  Mentioning the giveaway on Facebook and/or Twitter. Even if you mention the giveaway on both, you will get only one additional entry. You get only one additional entry even if you mention the giveaway on Facebook and/or Twitter multiple times.

    3)  Mentioning the giveaway on your on blog or website. It must be your own blog or website; not a website that belongs to someone else or a site where giveaways, contests, etc. are posted.

    There are a total of 4 entries you may receive: Comment (1 entry), Follower (+1 entry), Facebook and/or Twitter (+ 1 entry), and personal blog/website mention (+1 entry). This is subject to change again in the future for future giveaways.

    Please leave links for Facebook, Twitter, or blog/website mentions. In addition please leave a way to contact you.

    Don't forget to list your giveaways in order of preference and answer the question!!

    Who and When:  The contest is open to all humans on the planet earth with a mailing address. Contest ends at 11:59pm US Eastern Time on Sunday, December 11, 2011. Void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 years old or older to enter.

    *Giveaway rules are subject to change.*