The Shreveport Smackdown

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As many of your are aware, our own Dr. Peeler's Tempest Rising is hitting stands on November 1. This is exciting because Nicole's one of the League's debutantes, and we're always excited when one of our own pops their cherry has a big debut book launch.

To help Nicole celebrate this auspicious occasion, I'll be heading to Shreveport on November 7 for a joint signing at the Barnes & Noble. Yes, apparently there's only one in Shreveport. Anyway, here's the deal: Nicole thinks this is going to be a typical joint signing--readings, Q&A, etc. But the truth is, I'm a little pissed that Dr. Peeler's been spreading dirty rotten lies all over the internet about how selkies are better than vampires.

I think we all know vampires rawk the most. Would you rather have an immortal with fangs get your back in a fight ... or a seal? I thought so. Also, I'm pretty sure I can take Nicole. She's feisty and agile, but I've given birth to a twelve-pound baby so I'm pretty much immune to pain. Plus, I can rap the Beastie Boys like no other, unlike some people whose rapping sounds like a dolphins getting sodomized. Just sayin'.

So the truth is I'm heading down to Shreveport to challenge Dr. Peeler to a cage match of epic proportions. It's the ultimate show down to decide once and for all whether vampires or selkies will reign supreme in urban fantasy. Think cat fight, except with more F-bombs and snark.

Place your bets now, ladies and gents.

Comments

GB said…
Oh, to be in Shreveport that weekend...

Will there be video? Please, let there be some video for us poor sods who can't get there to witness the smackdown.
October 26, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Jaye Wells said…
JD, you make a valid point. We'll see what we can do.
October 26, 2009 at 2:03 PM
Nicole Peeler said…
Thanks Jaye! I'm both touched and TERRIFIED.

Seriously. I'm shaking in my boots. The boots in which I'll KICK YO' VAMPIRES ASS WITH MY SEAL CLAP O' DOOM.

And JD: There is totally going to be video. I am ON IT. ;-)
October 26, 2009 at 2:57 PM
Unknown said…
Two redheads in the ring - sounds like a party! :) May the best woman win.
October 26, 2009 at 5:10 PM
Jaye Wells said…
Oh, Nicole. The Clap? That's the best you got?
October 26, 2009 at 5:44 PM
Ellz said…
LOL, I wish I could be there. HMMM, who can throw down better?
October 26, 2009 at 6:41 PM
Suzan Harden said…
Thanks, Jaye. I now have root beer all over my couch.
October 26, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh can't wait to see the video LOL

I'll give the selkies a chance but it's going to be a tough sale--I go all soft at the mere mention of vampires. Ahhhhh :o)
October 27, 2009 at 5:57 AM
Unknown said…
Watch out Jaye. She could be alluding to THE clap. Truly, the seal clap of doom!
October 27, 2009 at 5:55 PM
Heather C said…
I can't wait for the video. Its a little far to travel from Indiana. Interesting fight...never underestimate a motivated seal. :)
October 27, 2009 at 6:45 PM
Lale said…
It's going to be Shrek's puss in boots all over again. I mean, who can resist those cute liquid black seal eyes?
October 29, 2009 at 1:19 AM
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