- some form of chocolate, the darker the better;
- my elegant 8-year old wedding dress, which still fit if I held my breath indefinitely and ignored the fact that the back snap kept popping open;
- a professional photography studio in Sacramento, CA;
- the creative genius of Bryan Pedas, one-half of the creative genius bro-duo at A Beer for the Shower. Oh, and one more thing...
- Peggy Sue. In case you haven't met her, Peggy Sue is Brandon and Bryan's CEO: a mentally challenged goat with an orthopedic shoe. Only in hindsight did I realize Peggy Sue had influenced my book-cover photo-shoot. She and I would be like celibacy lookalikes, like DeVito and Schwarzenegger, Donald Trump and Miley Cyrus, Richard Simmons and a head of broccoli...We're talking kin-dread spirits. And I'll prove it to you in upcoming posts. For now, let's welcome Miss Peggy Sue. Peggy limps onto the stage with a lengthy, slobbery, "BAAAH!"
artwork by Brandon Meyers and Bryan Pedas, who first introduced
Peggy Sue here.
Stay tuned, ladies and gentlemen, for a series of cover-reject photos.
Take care of yourselves, and have a laugh-filled week.
Oh, Peggy Sue . . . we can all identify with her a little bit, scary as that may be.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of the California drought, I bought some almonds today. Those sonsabitches have doubled in price now.
Sorry, Deb. On a happy note, Peggy Sue is helping and the prices are sure to fall back down.
DeleteI thought Peggy Sue was more a cow but what do I know? I do understand the orthopedic shoe. Did you get a little rain? I am all for chocolate but, alas, my wedding dress can no longer even fit my upper thighs
ReplyDeleteYay, Peggy Sue! I would say her full name but I'm trying to drop my use of retarded...damn. Wait a second, which one of you is Trump and which is Cyrus?
ReplyDeleteGood question. Drats. I have to pick one, don't I?
DeleteSomedays Peggy Sue is a very flattering self portrait. Including the sticky-out ears for which I wore headbands to bed for many useless years.
ReplyDeleteHer eye lashes tell me she's a lady...and possible the lack of a beard. I think she needs a visit to the hairdresser though. Does Peggy Sure have a mission statement?
ReplyDeleteI think it's "BAAAH!," GB. That's all she says.
DeleteOMG Peggy Sue is ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou really are twins!
ReplyDeleteSee the beauty in everything.... :)
ReplyDeleteIt's the only way. Right, Jeremy? Peggy Sue is, well, a head-turner.
Deletelol here's hoping you make as much as Devito and Arnold did together.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very nice, thought, Pat, especially because Peggy Sue wouldn't likely notice if her share went missing. Hmmm...Thanks.
DeleteThat is one sorry looking goat.
ReplyDeletePeggy Sue is an interesting character. I like the red bow on her head. :)
ReplyDeletePeggy Sue is a multi-millionaire who owns her own business, runs a fairly successful blog, and has killer break dance moves. You could have worse lookalikes. At least this one has ambition. And orthopedic support.
ReplyDeleteTrump and Cyrus...hmmm, I think whichever one you picked would be an insult to both of you!
ReplyDeleteShe would make an interesting cover. She's adorable. I wonder what the chew marks in her ear are?
"DeVito and Schwarzenegger, Donald Trump and Miley Cyrus, Richard Simmons and a head of broccoli..." Some things just need to be kept apart and out of site, except for DeVito, he's funny!
ReplyDeletePeggy Sue is interesting and intriguing personality!
ReplyDeleteI'm ashamed to say I've been to countries that serve goat. Sorry Peggy Sue.
ReplyDeleteNo worries, Stephen. She thought you said "glue". So she's eating some right now to see how she likes it.
DeleteWell, there's a face I've almost forgotten about. I suppose the bad dreams will return too...
ReplyDeleteFor my books, I use pictures of me.
ReplyDeleteMaybe that's a major reason why they're not bestsellers.
I should go with a picture of a goat.
Interesting thoughts indeed. Best wishes!
ReplyDeletePeggy Sue seems pretty special. Can't wait for the final cover!
ReplyDeleteShe's kind of cute. And don't we all have days when we look like that? :)
ReplyDeleteHey Robyn,
ReplyDeleteOkay, yeah I know, where the heck is that amazing yet humble Gary? Tada n'stuff, at three in the morning, I finally get here. I should get bonus points! :)
Cover reject photos are the best. I've done a few cover reveals in my time. Then again, my cover reveals had to do with my latest bedsheets, speaking of "Woman on the Verge of Paradise."
Goodnight, y'all.
Gary :)
Good night, sweet Gary. Good night.
DeleteWoot, woot! Can't wait to see the rejects... And the actual. I'm betting it's epic.
ReplyDeleteI'm biased, but I do believe it is, Crystal. Thank you.
DeleteYou can't lose with Peggy Sue! Sounds like a political campaign slogan doesn't it?! Haha XX
ReplyDeleteHey, me thinks you're onto something, BB! =)
DeleteOh, Peggy Sue! Poor thing looks all kind of special.
ReplyDeleteYou are having a drought, we are getting drenched. Wanna swap places for a bit? I could sure use some sunshine and rain free days.
'I absolutely did not have chocolate relations with that woman.'
ReplyDelete'The stains prove otherwise Mr President.'