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Sexytime videos
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Hey all, the following are two videos of my band. LOL, I just figured out how to do this…..anyway, this is what I do when I’m not writing! (On a side note…the first video I had major sinus infection, so if you hear an off note….well, I was heavily medicated!)

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It’s Hammer Time Again…….
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Allright….please welcome another hilarious blog from my good buddy Hammer!

Enjoy!

Dear Mr. President of the U.S of Eh!

To President Barrack Obama

Dear Mr. President!

I’m a little late with this but congratulations on becoming the 44th President of the United States of America! Cheers to the days that lie ahead for you and best of luck! You’ve got a tough job!

Now, if you haven’t guessed by now, I’m a Canadian and we pay attention to what you do eh? We’ve all got CNN now up here, or can at least find it somewhere to watch it, so we’re informed. As soon as Anderson Cooper gets there, it’s like we’re all there, you know what I mean?

Anyways, I won’t keep you. I know you’re busy these days. But if you ever have a minute, I have a list of things I want you to take a look at and see if we can get this done. You know, change a few things, keep a few things the same and eliminate a few problems I see us having. Just a check list to keep things real, give us all hope that brighter days are ahead of all of us. I’m thinking these ideas could help both of ur countries, maybe. Even the world, I mght add.

So, here it is, my list Mr. President, for you to keep close by;

Let’s get the Octomom fixed. That’s enough kids I think. And we don’t need to see her in a reality show either. And she can come clean, we all know she wants to be Angelina Jolie. The lips are a dead giveaway. And now news that her stripper name was Angelina??? Please, enough already.

It’s in this order…keep the country safe, protect ACDC and keep the economy running smooth. And tell the banks to loosen up a bit.

Let’s put the guns away….like Ricky from the Trailer Park Boys once said “we don’t need guns guys, let’s talk this thing out.

Improve international airport security all over the world. Even if we all have to board these planes naked, let’s keep it tight. I don’t need to be on a plane in Jamaica and have a guy called “Genius” put a gun to my chin and ask for a trillion dollars. I’m on holidays for God’s sake and most of us don’t have that kind of money anyways. No more crazy people on planes.

If some of these other countries have nuclear weapons, and you know they’re going to use them on us, could you give us a heads up when it’s going to shake down? We all might want to get a few things in, such as a game of golf, some sex, go on a roller coaster, cut the lawn , etc,..before we crawl into a hole for a year eating nothing but Chef Boy Ardee.

Cut Dog the Bounty Hunter’s hair. I feel like I’m watching the Cowardly Lion arrest people. It’s so confusing, one has courage and the other doesn’t

Bring back the 80’s. Well, almost everything. Let’s not bring back those baggy Beaver Canoe sweatshirts on the women and I still don’t trust Boy George.

I just read today that music really bugs the Taliban. If this is true, and you want them to come out of the mountains…blast Nirvanna’s music at them. I gotta believe they’ll surrender

Don’t touch Las Vegas. Leave it the way it is. It’s fine. We need it!

Somebody put the steriods in the food, which brought on the hormones quicker, resulting in young kids going to university and college way to early, meaning that none of them have any job experience because they didn’t work growing up, which ultimately killed the workforce and got us in this global mess in terms of the dreadful economy we are now living in. So, let’s take the syringe out of the tomatoes in January and do what we used to do….fail the kids if they are stupid. And take the automated cashier out of society and put someone to work and make them figure out how much change you should get from a $20.

We could wipe out road rage entirely if we had a drive thru for sex. “Would that be everything today sir? Actually, can I get a rub and french kiss with that please? Thanks.”

If you can get a million guys to march one day…….give them all a garbage bag and tell them to clean up there town when they get back home. You always have to think about the environment, even when people are protesting it!

It’s Merry Christmas. If you want to celebrate something else on December 25th…beat it!

How do you fix the graffiti problems???….easy… take these little buggers into a tattoo parlour and graffiti them….like put “Stupid” right across their forehead. I gotta believe it would stop.

Fix your coffee. It sucks. You’ve never got it right. Do something about it please. It’s about time.

Canada has the world’s tallest structure and the world’s longest bridge. But what we really need is for the 407 to give us a break on the toll road so we can spend that money on beer when we’re heading for the Cottage. See if you can’t talk to our Ontario government about it. That’s spelled “O-N-T-A-R-I-O.” It’s near Toronto.

Give us back Neil Young.

We invented the baseball glove and basketball. You’re going to have to come to grips with that.

Okay we get the Hannah Montana craze, but Billy Ray needs to go to acting school….quick.

We’ll give you 5,000 Canadian Geese for 5,000 cases of Bud Light Lime..straight up.

We all need a four-day work week. Plus one day each of U.E.I.

That will do for now. I’ll have some more ideas later. What I’ll do is call you on your Crackberry and give them to you. And as soon as we can all agree this roaming charge is a load of crap, the world will be a better place.

If it isn’t already………………..

Blogging at the Bradford Bunch
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Hey all! I’m over at THE BRADFORD BUNCH today. Talking about titles for books…..cause, well I’m in title limbo right now and need to come up with something wicked, and sooner than later! So stop by if you have the time……

And just because it’s Wednesday, and to celebrate my finishing of tax stuff which I’m delivering to the accountant….and to celebrate the fact that now the dude won’t fire me…..

Enjoy! Oh yes, I’m a twittering now….u can find me as Juliana Stone………… :-)

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Manic Monday
Monday, April 20th, 2009

Yep. Monday. Rain. Crappy. I’m behind…..just another Manic Monday. Hope everyone had a great weekend. Mine was busy. Had a gig to sing at. You can view some video footage HERE. Turned out not too bad, considering I had a wicked cold most of last week and on Friday could barely talk.

And I have to confess I’ve finally caved and am now officically Twittering. I will admit….I still don’t get it. I know some peeps say it takes up a lot of their time, but I still don’t get it…I’ll admit I’m new and maybe, some day in the next little while, I’ll get that twitter glow…you know the one that Ashton has….now Oprah has it….even Larry King…..so yeah, maybe someday….we shall see.

One of my writing buddies, Lainey Bancroft has a blog post this morning that I thought was powerful. You can read it HERE.
and the artwork? Incredible!

Other than that, not much going on in Juliana’s world. I’m at work on my second jag book. I have to come up with a new title for the first……and I might be announcing my first evah contest! Details to follow……Oh yes, I’m insanely jealous of all the writers that are in sunny Orlando for RT this year. I would have gone, but damn hockey tourneys and dance comps kinda got in the way…..so to make myself feel better I’m going to leave this incredible video. I’m sure you’ve all seen it before, but man, it puts a smile on my face…..

Enjoy! well, the video embedding has been disabled….so click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luRmM1J1sfg&feature=bz302

Hump Day Musings and Book Titles
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

I hope everyone is enjoything the lovely Wednesday that I am. The sun is shining and right now I’m looking out the window at a cardinal. Love it. Spring is here, my tulips are shooting up and the weekend looks promising!

A few things to discuss. First off THE AMAZON RANKINGS CONTROVERSY. What the hell was up with that? Cumputer glitch my ass. Who the heck owns Amazon anyway? A group of shareholders full of tite wad, anti gay, anti erotic, peeps? And if so, why would you delist books that contain erotic romance but still be able to search PORN, and quite successfully? Doesn’t make sense. Me thinks there was a brain fart in there somewhere.

Glad to see that the rankings have been re-instated. I have two words for the computer glitch culprit DUMB ASS.
If you want a more indepth look at the whole thing, click HERE.

So, my book, which had a title but is now UNTITLED, is in copy edits….we’ve had the meeting with Tom the cover god and I love, love, love the concept. I’m so excited…..BUT, they no likey the title DARK REVENGE. The marketing and sales peeps don’t think it’s special enough for me, and ahem, they want my book to stand out. So, now I’m brainstorming with the help of my crit partners, agent and my editor Esi.

Anyone have any ideas? Any cool titles you’d like to suggest? Leave them in the comments if so!

I think once we nail down a top five, I might post them and run my very first contest evah. I’ll have more details to follow.

So, I must run. I have work to do for “the dude” and then I have an Urban Fantasy proposal to finish before delving back into my jaguar world full time. Kinda excited about all of it……But, I need to leave you with a little treat…..a clip from American Idol last night….

All I need to say is ADAM ADAM ADAM ADAM

He is a god among men and wow. Just wow.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME
Thursday, April 9th, 2009

Yep, it’s my birthday and this is my present to myself. Undoubtedly one of the most haunting versions of this song and Adam Lambert is my new hero. I love him to pieces and only wish I could vote for him each week! Enjoy!

Blogging at the Bradford Bunch
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

Hello my lovlies…..I will be blogging over at THE BRADFORD BUNCH on Wednesday, April 8th….please come over and join in the fun, you can get there by clicking HERE

I think I’ll be chatting about FINISHING THE BOOK……..because really, it can be such a huge hurdle sometimes, no?

smooches

Juliana

and just because I’m in a good mood,and in honour of finishing Ravyn’s Fall, here’s one of my fave songs evah………

Happy Dance Time…..
Monday, April 6th, 2009

Hello everyone….I am SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEING big time. Finished Ravyn’s Fall. yup. All done. Finito. Like it’s all she wrote. My agent has it in her hot little hands and I will bite off all my nails waiting breathlessly for her verdict….will I survive? Will Ravyn survive?

I’ll keep ya posted in the meantime I think a reward is in order, shall we indulge a little bit?

How about this?

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Oh, and what about this?

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And maybe some of this?

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Feeling good yet? Here’s one last little treat! Love this song….everyone should watch this show if you can!

Friday Roundup and Book Reccomendations:
Friday, April 3rd, 2009

Hey all. Yucky here in nowheresville, Ontario. Rainy, dull, grey. But hey, I’ve got some smokin’ books for you all to consider for weekend pleasure reading.

Here they are in no particular order. Some of these I’ve read, others are in my TBR pile. Take your pic.

New Release: BLUE DIABLO April 7th, 2009 BY ANN AGUIRRE

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Blurb:
Right now, I’m a redhead. I’ve been blonde and brunette as the situation requires, though an unscheduled color change usually means relocating in the middle of the night. So far, I’m doing well here. Nobody knows what I’m running from. And I’d like to keep it that way…

Eighteen months ago, Corine Solomon crossed the border to Mexico City, fleeing her past, her lover, and her “gift”. Corine, a handler, can touch something and know its history—and sometimes, its future. Using her ability, she can find the missing—and that’s why people never stop trying to find her. People like her ex, Chance…

Chance, whose uncanny luck has led him to her doorstep, needs her help. Someone dear to them both has gone missing in Laredo, Texas, and the only hope of finding her is through Corine’s gift. But their search may prove dangerous as the trail leads them into a strange dark world of demons and sorcerers, ghosts and witchcraft, zombies—and black magic…

Sounds yummy, no? You can find more information on this awesome read at Ann Aguirre’s website.

New Release: IMMORTAL DANGER BY, CYNTHIA EDEN

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Blurb:
BEING BULLET PROOF SUCKS—LITERALLY
Once, Maya Black was a kick-ass cop patrolling the streets of L.A. She still keeps the city safe, but nowadays her bad guys of choice include demons, werewolves, and assorted nocturnal scum. Something Maya knows a thing or two about. She’s a vampire—and not thrilled about it. Payback meet bitch.

Adam Brody hopes Maya is as dangerous as they say she is. He needs her to help rescue his niece Cammie from a ruthless band of vamps, and he’s willing to pay—in blood. Trusting her is another matter. Adam has never met a vampire who doesn’t lie. Then again, he’s never met anyone like Maya, who fills him with a desperate need that ignites into explosive, no-holds-barred encounters…

You can find out more information about this book and others by Cynthia Eden, HERE

New Release: TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS, MEGAN HART AND LAUREN DANE

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Blurb: One conference, two friends, two men who know how to take care of business.

After leaving the wrong man, Leah Griffin’s not ready to look for the right one. All she wants is to survive the conference she’s planning and spend some time with her best friend Kate Edwards. She’s not expecting the conference services manager to be so tall, dark and handsome…or so eager to please. It’s Brandon Long’s job to make Leah happy, but after a scorching interlude in her hotel room, neither can deny business has become pleasure.

Smart, driven and successful attorney, Katherine Edwards has spent her life making the right choices. Directly counter to those right choices, she’s involved in a long distance, secret love affair with a co-worker. Charles Dixon is a bad choice she can’t help but make – over and over. A conference and a promotion bring Kate back to Pennsylvania and suddenly, Dix wants far more than a few nights in random hotel rooms. He wants something permanent and Katherine has to figure out if sometimes a wrong choice isn’t exactly what a woman needs.

You can find more information on this book at either Lauren Dane’s Website or Megan Hart’s website or HERE

New Release: THE FOREST OF HANDS AND TEETH, by CARRIE RYAN

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Blurb:
In Mary’s world, there are simple truths.
The Sisterhood always knows best.
The Guardians will protect and serve.
The Unconsecrated will never relent.
And you must always mind the fence that surrounds the village….

You can find more information about Carrie, HERE

OK, that does it for me. Off to finish this book that I’m working on! Hope you all have a great weekend.

Juliana

It’s Hammer Time Again…….
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

Please note, some of the funnies are strictly Canadian! If there’s something you don’t understand, leave a note and Hammer will be more than willing to answer any questions!

Hammer’s Horoscope

I have been told that I have this connection with the moon and the inner self. I can’t remember who exactly told me this, but I know I was out in a field and there was a case of Molson Golden on the trunk of my car . It occured to me that I too had the power predicting future events or advice for future behaviour based on the diagram of the heavens and the position of the planets and the sign of the zodiacs.

Or just that maybe I’m just a good read on people when we’re all in a field drinking Molson Golden and staring at the moon.

Regardless, it’s time for your horoscope, Hammer’s Horoscope, given to you this day so that you are prepared for what might happen today as it relates to your birthday.

Your welcome.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan 19) – You are happy that anyone will talk to you today. Most of your views and perspectives are usually obtuse, but today is the day you discover acceptance because you’re going to a Tupperware party. Tonight: Act like it is Friday night.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 – Feb 18) – Self discipline continues to be a major issue. Don’t eat two Cinnabons at the mall today, try just one. Your frustration will lead you to burn the midnight “funny” oil this evening.

PISCES (Feb.19 – Mar. 20) – You’re like Lionel Ritchie in the sense that nobody can slow you down. You are the big fish in the pond. Your lucky number is 3. You’ll be going on a trip someday to get away from the kids. Your favourite letters in the alphabet are “L, C, B & O”.

ARIES (Mar. 21 – April 19) – Hit the gym. It’s about time isn’t it? Think “bar bell”, not “Taco Bell”. And let’s start paying some bills, like the bar bill, or the one that you shoved underneath the fruit basket at home. Let’s sharpen up.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20) – Confusion easily could be the a.m. theme. The p.m is about order, as in Law & Order. Watch it tonight so you know what will happen if you keep up your current lifestyle. I see two left flip flops and a daily dinner of Kool Aid and baloney if you don’t make a commitment to change your ways.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20) -Make sure to dot your i’s and cross your t’s. And speaking of t’s, focus on the T4 instead of the Herbal and Orange Pekoe kind. You need to come clean with the government. That’s great you’ve got two SUV’s in the driveway, but how many people really work for you?

CANCER (June 21 – July 22) – You might be slow to start, but you finish the day energized. For this you can thank those Double “AA” batteries and Viagara. You are dependant on lot’s of things and this will catch up to you by the end of the week. Tonight: Whatever makes you happy.

LEO (July 23- Aug.22) – Yes it’s true that whater Leo wants, Leo gets. Which is why today, Leo should go get some penicillin. It’s time to get rid of whatever it is that’s been getting you down, or up, whatever the case may be.
VIRGO (Aug 23. – Sept 22) – Learn the power of delegating. And take people’s advice while you’re at it. They say you can stick your head up a cow’s rear end to look at the T-Bone but you especially need to take the butcher’s word for it. Don’t name that new dog “Stay”. It’s not a good idea.

LIBRA (Sept.23 – Oct.22) – Your imagination stirs up more ideas than you can handle, but let’s not try and re-invent the wheel this evening okay? Projects around the home will be completed if you just believe in the screws and wrenches of IKEA. Tonight: Could be a late one.

SCORPIO – (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) It’s a couple of boring days for you….things just are dull, vanilla, plain. You’ll have the urge to dig out a wool sweater and sit by the fire. Be sure not to accidentally crush the cat’s tail under the rocking chair.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec. 21) Your popularity and requests walk hand in hand this morning. Clearly, by the afternoon, someone demands your time and ideas. But that’s what you get for wearing a low cut shirt and a short mini skirt. Don’t fight the inevitable, go with the flow.

And Happy Birthday for Thursday April 2nd, 2009

You often find life a mixed bag. You either talk to everyone or clam up like a fugitive on COPS. The stars show the kind of day your going to have. Whatever that means. January will be cold for you this year and you will be unemployed by September. You should seriously consider having an affair to pay the bills. Drink lots of red wine because the Diet pop will kill you if you don’t stop. Your favourite number is 73. You’ll travel in August to a beach surrounded by seagulls and french fries. Cancer can be most annoying. So is getting on an elevator with smelly people listening to the B52’s for 16 floors. Money won’t be a problem, so long as you don’t pour it into those dirty VLT’s. The power will go out in your house sometime in May.