I got tagged by the lovely YA writer, Kelley Lynn at Between the Bookends, and the lovely Ashley Nixon so I'm here to answer some questions about me. Because I had 22 questions, I decided to pick my favorites and ended with .
1. If you could travel back in time, what period would you most like to see?
Oh my, there are so many different time periods I would like to visit (I really need a good old phone box). However, I wouldn't mind the twenties...the nineteen-twenties that is, before the war.
2. Do you prefer the sandy beach or a cabin in the mountains?
Cabin in the mountains, alone where I can write in peace and take long walks.
3. Fill in the blank. I would never ______________________.
I would never smoke. In fact, it drives me insane when I see mothers smoking around their children. If you want to kill yourself, fine, but don't subject your children to a painful death. 4. What is a place you've never been, but would like to visit?
Europe. I would love to visit Denmark and Greece and Italy and...
5. Who do you admire most (anyone alive or dead)?
My grandmother. She had fourteen children and a thieving husband (I never met my grandfather but I hear he was a louse) so my dad's family spent a lot of time moving from place to place to avoid the law. Imagine doing that with little ones. Yet, she was strong and kept her family going. All of the fourteen are still alive.
6. Writing or reading, who is your favorite character and why?
7. Your favorite book-to-movie movie?
8. Do you have a pet?
I have a female boxer. This isn't her but a close likeness, she sits by my side as I write. She's a suck. 
9.What's one word you would use to describe yourself?
Strong-willed
10. What is something you have to have on you at all times?
11. What's your favorite website? (Maybe writer's resources?)
19 comments:
Oh your grandmother sounds amazing - a proper amazon woman and your granddad - potential antagonist for a story! Wow!
Thanks for sharing Clarissa! Take care
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Great answers. I totally agree with Old Kitty about your grandmother!
Thanks for the warning about dead bodies. And completely with you on the smoking!!! Disgusting habit.
I'll have to ponder on whether or not I want to answer these questions. It sounds like fun. I could see you on a desert island with just your kindle. I'd ask you, 'Why didn't you bring something useful?' You'd respond, "Michael, you read my blog, and this is what I have to have at all times." At which point I would just shake my head.
Clarissa - How very cool to learn more about you! Your grandmother really does sound like a fantastic person, and I just love that picture of the boxer, even though it's not yours. As a certified dog-lover, I have to love that one! :-).
Lovely post Clarissa. Love the old-time pics. Yes, the 20s would have been a great period, or the 30s? Did you see Midnight in Paris? A great peek into the 30s in Paris and well-known literary figures.
Denise
You are truly a fascinating person.
Cabin in the mountains would be my choice too :)
You should come visit us in Europe. Denmark is flat and boring, but there are many other nice places to visit. I can recommend Vienna, Prague, Amsterdam and Stockholm, and everything north of the Arctic Circle >:)
Cold As Heaven
What a cute dog! (I realize it isn't yours, but still the likeness is such a cutie! :))
I love my Nook as well. LOVE it.
Thanks so much for playing along! :)
Hi, Clarissa, looking at the first two pictures reminds me of a comedy from way back when. Only thing I can remember is the theme song.
Your comment about your grandfather made me chuckle. Your grandma was a strong woman indeed.
Gotta check out that website and yeah, the Kindle has become another appendage.
Nice to know a bit more about you.
Your grandmother sounds like a wonderful and intriguing person. She's be a great protagonist. Enjoyed learning more about you.
Mason
Thoughts in Progress
Enjoyed learning more about you, Clarissa. Your grandmother sounds like a great gal. I think you get your strong will from her, her legacy! (I'd choose the cabin, too.)
Very interesting Clarissa! I'm right there with you about my own granny...
Ha, I would answer a lot of the questions the same way, although I never knew my grandparents and that forensic site sounds scary ;)
I can imagine with eyes like that looking on as you write you feel you have to come up with something!
Both your grandmother and grandfather sound like interesting characters--each in their own way!
I'd like to see the 1920s, too.
Is this a good time to tell you that I also tagged you for the 11 questions on my blog...lol?
Hi Clarissa .. your grandmother must be amazing .. where was she - Canada? Smoking I agree - and Robson Golightly Green (yes really his name!) is rather good-looking I agree!
Cheers .. oh and 'your' boxer sounds delightful .. and affectionate - they are aren't they .. enjoy the weekend .. Hilary
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