The theme this week on The Hussies Blog has been, Our Thing (or thang), whatever that thing may be. We all have our own thing, and yes, of course mine is naughty.

Man Rules, Part II

Last week I gave you the first half, now here is part two of the “Man Rules”. Once again, I stress that I did not write these. They arrived in a email from a friend. I found some truth and humor in them and wanted to share. Enjoy!

We always hear “the rules” from the female side. Now here are the rules from the male side. Please note… these are all numbered “1″ ON PURPOSE! Don’t ask me the purpose. I wasn’t clued in on that but presume it means no one rule is more important than the others.

1. You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.

1. Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials.

1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.

1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit – not A color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.

1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.

1. If we ask what is wrong and you say “nothing,” We will act like nothing’s wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle, besides we know you will bring it up again later.

1. If you ask a question you don’t want an answer to, expect an answer you don’t want to hear.

1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine… Really.

1. Don’t ask us what we’re thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball, the shotgun formation, or golf.

1. You have enough clothes.

1. You have too many shoes.

1. I am in shape — Round is a shape!

1. Thank you for reading this. Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight; but did you know men really don’t mind that? It’s like camping.

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Holly Tibbs, reviewer for RRT Erotic, has given Restless a great review. Thanks, Holly! I’m so glad you enjoyed Jamie and Rachel’s story. You can read the whole review by clicking here.

RRTE Rating: Multiple O’s

“Not to be missed, RESTLESS burns with the intense feelings Jamie and Rachel have for each other. Jamie’s feeling restless and Rachel is the one to bring the sizzle back into his life. Can they make a go of it, or will what happens in Vegas stay there? Read RESTLESS to find out the answer.”

The Boy Next Door will be available in print within the next two months and has gotten a new, prettyful cover for the occassion, designed by cover goddess, Snyeca. Woot! Feels like Christmas.

Nicole Harvey from Paranormal Romance gave Rakahnja’s Haven a fabulous review. WOOHOO! Thanks, Nicole!

Here’s some of what she said below. To read the whole review, click here.

“Wow, Nicole Austin did it again, she knows how to fill you with descriptions of the characters and the places they live that can blow you away. She builds the story and shows you the love that these two share for each other that just pulled at my heart, and made me wish that they would get what they deserved, each other. This world she built was full of fantasy that came to full life and vivid detail and made me feel I was right there with them. That shows a gift of words that brings the story to life. I can’t wait to read more by Ms. Austin in the future.”

WOOT! WOOT! *Yes, this deserves a double woot!*Yesterday, my first book in The Hussies series was contracted by Ellora’s Cave Publishing. This book is an action packed thriller with a bit of the paranormal and time travel.

Blurb:

Take an ancient Hussy warrior hunter with a Scottish castle that changes before your eyes. Mix in a computer geek with a wild imagination, an unemployed biker scarred by the past, and task them with saving the world. Add a dash of freaky past life regression along with some cool spy stuff and you’ve got one heck of a recipe for adventure.

They just may succeed at their mission—stranger things have happened—however, the consequences are deadly and failure is not an option for Twyla or Jhett. Surviving the seedy underworld of weapons dealers requires learning to trust each other if they’re to have any chance at breaking the endless cycle of repeating their mistakes…over and over…in one life after another.

The Series:

Five amazing authors teamed up to create sexy and captivating stories based on a single concept – hussy warriors. Tales of rescue, redemption and romance. The Hussies series will showcase the unique styles of each author. Each book features strong and empowered heroines (hussy warrior hunters) recruited for their unique talents and abilities. Each woman is charged with the task of saving a man who will prove to be important to the destiny of mankind. Failure is not an option and carries severe consequences for the Hussy. 

The bookplates are here. Check out the goodies page for more info.

It takes a smart man to know how to please a woman! Check out my discussion on The Hussies blog.

Man Rules, Part I. Let’s get this stright up front, I did not write these. I’m just posting what someone sent me. Men and women each have their own set of vastly different rules to live by. I’m not really sure if this helps understand them any better or makes it worse. LOL! The remaining 13 will go up next week. Enjoy!

We always hear “the rules” from the female side. Now here are the rules from the male side. Please note… these are all numbered “1″ ON PURPOSE! Don’t ask me the purpose. I wasn’t clued in on that.

1. Men are NOT mind readers.

1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You’re a big girl. If it’s up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don’t hear us complaining about you leaving it down.

1. Sunday sports — It’s like the full moon or the changing of the tides. Let it be.

1. Shopping is NOT a sport. And no, we are never going to think of it that way.

1. Crying is blackmail.

1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work!
Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work!
Just say it!

1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.

1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That’s what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.

1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a Problem. See a doctor.

1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 Days.

1. If you won’t dress like the Victoria’s Secret girls, don’t expect us to act like soap opera guys.

1. If you think you’re fat, you probably are. Don’t ask us.

1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of them makes you sad or angry, then we meant the other one.

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