It's a Guy Thing...
It's a salute to manly stuff today. I'd have wrapped the blog in duct tape, but I didn't want to make the screen sticky.When I googled man jokes, most were pretty harsh. But there were some funnies...
Behind every angry woman is a guy has absolutely no idea what he did wrong.
Others were enlightening...
But honestly? Most were pretty mean and as the mom of four young men, I won't man-bash (too much). So, instead of adding more quotes or quips, I'll add a tip every man who may be heading off to a group sleep over needs to know.
If you're ever bunking with friends and you're the first to go to sleep and you wake up looking like this:
Or if you happen to hang out with my guys and you wake with a Shaprie-art penis drawn on your face, which I am sure is meant in homage to their gender, the easiest and safest way to remove it is with baby oil. Works like a charm.
Our male tribute continues with a couple of my favorite guys. R Mac Wheeler and Alex Cavanaugh. Truly, these are a couple of the best guys ever. Clever, funny, helpful. And I'm blessed to call them friends.
-Mac-
A novel of suspense
and attempted romance.
Former Olympian Bea
Ruud rolls a wheelchair compliments of a sociopathic stalker who will not die.
She’s experienced hell the past year. Victim. Alcoholic haze. Person of
interest. Mother’s murder. Her sole goal is to reinvent herself with the broken
body she has left. Late to the competitive venture of love, she doesn’t feel
she brings much to the game, but oddly, multiple admirers ignore her intrinsic
flaws. Her dad’s pick, the former SEAL. The other SEAL. An architect. A shrink.
A fibbie. They should be smart enough to see she’s no grand prize.
Suspense, Humor,
Action, Thriller,
Romance,
Contemporary Fiction
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-Alex-
In my series, the
Cassans can teleport their spaceships by using a device that is fueled by
several unique compounds. The trigger comes from the mental powers of the
Cassan race, as they use those powers to activate the device and teleport their
ship. My main character, Byron, has the rare gift of being able to pour his own
mental energy into the device and power it even when it’s been drained of
energy. This unique ability comes into play numerous times in my series.
-Alex-
Beam Me Up Scotty!
Those famous words,
spoken almost fifty years ago, brought the idea of teleportation to the general
public. What if we could actually teleport to another place or time?
We’re still a long
ways from teleportation being a reality though. Perhaps one day we’ll get to
experience it. I know it will make my commute to work a lot more pleasant!
CassaDawn
CassaStar
Series Prequel
By
Alex J Cavanaugh
Genre:
SciFi Adventure, Space Opera
The
prequel to the Amazon best-selling Cassa series!
A
pilot in training...
Fighting
the odds, Byron is determined to complete Cosbolt training and join
the Cassan space fleet. Poised at the top of his class, only one
situation holds him back–his inability to work with anyone in the
cockpit. Byron’s excellent piloting skills won’t be enough
without a good navigator…
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CassaStar
CassaStar
Series Book 1
To
pilot the fleet’s finest ship…
Few
options remain for Byron. A talented but stubborn
young man with a troubled past and rebellious attitude, his
cockpit skills are his only hope. Slated to train as a Cosbolt
fighter pilot, Byron is determined to prove his worth and begin a new
life as he sets off for the moon base of Guaard.
Much
to Byron’s chagrin the toughest instructor in the fleet takes
notice of the young pilot. Haunted by a past tragedy, Bassa
eventually sees through Byron's tough exterior and insolence. When a
secret talent is revealed during training, Bassa feels compelled to
help Byron achieve his full potential.
As
war brews on the edge of space, time is running short. Byron requires
a navigator of exceptional quality to survive, and Bassa must
make a decision that could well decide the fate of both men. Will
their skills be enough as they embark on a mission that may
stretch their abilities to the limit?
“…calls
to mind the youthful focus of Robert Heinlein’s early military sf,
as well as the excitement of space opera epitomized by the many Star
Wars novels. Fast-paced military action and a youthful
protagonist make this a good choice for both young adult and adult
fans of space wars.” - Library Journal
CassaFire
CassaStar
Series Book 2
From
the Amazon best-selling author - CassaStar was just the
beginning…
The
Vindicarn War is a distant memory and Byron’s days of piloting
Cosbolt fighters are over. He has kept the promise he made to his
fallen mentor and friend - to probe space on an exploration vessel.
Shuttle work is dull, but it’s a free and solitary existence. The
senior officer is content with his life aboard the Rennather.
The
detection of alien ruins sends the exploration ship to the distant
planet of Tgren. If their scientists can decipher the language, they
can unlock the secrets of this device. Is it a key to the Tgren’s
civilization or a weapon of unimaginable power? Tensions mount as
their new allies are suspicious of the Cassan’s technology and
strange mental abilities.
To
complicate matters, the Tgrens are showing signs of mental powers
themselves; the strongest of which belongs to a pilot named Athee, a
woman whose skills rival Byron’s unique abilities. Forced to train
her mind and further develop her flying aptitude, he finds his
patience strained. Add a reluctant friendship with a young scientist,
and he feels invaded on every level. All Byron wanted was his
privacy…
CassaStorm
CassaStar
Series Book 3
A
storm gathers across the galaxy…
Commanding
the Cassan base on Tgren, Byron thought he’d put the days of battle
behind him. As a galaxy-wide war encroaches upon the desert planet,
Byron’s ideal life is threatened and he’s caught between the
Tgrens and the Cassans.
After
enemy ships attack the desert planet, Byron discovers another battle
within his own family. The declaration of war between all ten races
triggers nightmares in his son, threatening to destroy the boy’s
mind.
Meanwhile
the ancient alien ship is transmitting a code that might signal the
end of all life in the galaxy. And the mysterious probe that almost
destroyed Tgren twenty years ago could return. As his world begins to
crumble, Byron suspects a connection. The storm is about to break,
and Byron is caught in the middle…
“With
a talent for worldbuilding and a compelling cast of characters, Alex
J. Cavanaugh combines high powered space battles and the challenges
of family dynamics to provide readers a space opera with heart.” -
Elizabeth S. Craig, author of the Southern Quilting and Myrtle Clover
mysteries
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the CassaSeries Boxed Set Here!
Alex
J. Cavanaugh has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and works in web
design, graphics, and technical editing. A fan of all things science
fiction, his interests range from books and movies to music and
games. Online he is the Ninja Captain and founder of the
award-winning site, the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. He’s the
author of Amazon Best-Sellers CassaStar, CassaFire, CassaStorm, and
Dragon of the Stars. The author lives in the Carolinas with his wife.
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Never woke up with anything drawn on my face.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting my tour and giveaway, Elizabeth! You rock.
Still wish we could teleport. I hate the drive to work everyday.
Considering the group I live with, I have woken up with plenty of "tattoos".
DeleteTeleportation would make my dream of beach living a whole lot more realistic.
Happy to help, Alex!
Thank you for featuring Alex's books today.
ReplyDeleteIt's kinda flipped in our house. Whenever my husband is in a mood, my first thought is "What did I do now?"
My pleasure to feature such a talented guy!
DeleteWhen my husband is in a mood, I wonder what broke.
Good to hear someone adding 'man' jokes. We women are so used to being the butt of mens' jokes, that I don't think a few against the male sex will even the balance, but here's hoping 🤗
ReplyDeleteIt was especially out of balance in elementary school. LOL
DeleteSo, you know how to get Sharpie of skin, eh?
ReplyDeleteThe graphic up there about turning it off and on makes me think now they'd call tech support, and the first thing they'd say is "Is it turned on?"
I do know how to remove sharpie from skin. All those years removing waterproof mascara was a learning experience.
DeleteMy niece does tech support and she swears there is a huge number of people who forget to check the plug. Bit still, it's hard to imagine.
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh man. Trailer didn't format right...and no way to turn the sound on....oh well. Thanks for the post
ReplyDeleteYou're great.
It works when I play it. I played it twice.
DeleteDuct tape. Ha! Though, I do like the designer duct tape that's out now:)
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Lizabeth.
Cassa is looking good, Alex! Love the landing port you touched down on today:)
All the colors are so exciting. I have hot pink duct tape. It's pretty awesome.
DeleteThanks, Sandra!
DeleteYou have the best of men in your home and blog life.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to R. Mac and Alex.
I love the Cassa series. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! This says a lot, because I was never a sci fi fan. Alex's books were a first for me, and I had trepidation about taking the journeys. But I quickly became completely engrossed. It didn't hurt that I also quickly developed a crush on Byron.
Cheers.
You are just awesome, Robyn.
DeleteI agree. Robyn is awesome.
DeleteI read the Cassa series to hubby, and we both loved it!
ReplyDeleteI also shared it with my husband. He's a sci fi nut, so he loved it more than I did. But, for a story that didn't contain a single evening gown, it was still a great story.
DeleteI have seen that gif about the cup and helmet. Always makes me chuckle.
ReplyDeleteI think it's an oldie but a goodie. No idea if it's true or not.
DeleteI love it that you enjoy your boys so much. One boy wore me out. I'm still tired.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
That's where you made your error, Janie. One boy gets bored and you have to chase him and entertain him. Have multiples and they wear each other out.
DeleteTeleportation would be a blast! Just think of all the places one could go. It would make my work commute much easier as well. I had to laugh at the one.
ReplyDeleteI would love to be able to teleport. I would definitely be buying beach real estate.
DeleteBoy oh boy. I wish I'd known about the baby oil trick 25 years ago.... :)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure with your group of guys the knowledge will come in handy one day.
DeleteLoved the man jokes, thanks Liz. With your household I bet you get lots of women jokes.
ReplyDeleteNice display of Alex's books and achievements. Not bad for a guy who didn't want to write. Way to go both of you.
I do get my fair share of ribbing. They make more fun of each other than me, so that's a plus- I suppose.
DeleteThose trailers are some of the best I've ever seen. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteLizabeth, have a productive day and pleasant evening.
They are really good trailers.
DeleteYou have a great day too and let's hoe we both get a lot done!
Wow! Super post, kiddo!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Robyn. I hadn't read any sci-fi since I was a kid, so I kinda thought I'd outgrown it, but surprise, surprise! I only bought Alex's books to support him, but son-of-a-gun, turns out, I DO like sci-fi! HIS kind, anyway. :)
Teleporting would be a great way to avoid Atlanta traffic. Then again, if teleporting were an option, everyone would be using it to avoid the traffic. Does that mean the traffic would just be moved to a different dimension?
I'd hate to imagine the collisions that could happen then!
DeleteI also bought them just as a support. I figured my husband could read them. He did and told me I'd like them, so I gave them a read and he was right- good stories under all the sciency stuff.