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Whew! Do you all remember the short but yummy feature I used to run? Hint: I used to post this feature on a Friday. If you’re still wondering, it’s Fudge Filled Friday. Well, I had to stop posting those sinful recipes for fear I’d increase three more pant sizes.

Well, last night I had to slip back into the dark side. My employer decided to have a party and we had to bring in some sort of green food.  I ended up making fudge. I had a whole bunch of butterscotch and white chocolate chips I needed to use up, so I melted them all, adding some green food coloring and condensed milk. I then went to pour the almond extract and–OOPS!–I poured more than I wanted. Awww butterfingers… or is it butterscotch fingers?

I managed to pour off most the extract, but because it was already going to be extremely almond-y, I added some slivered almonds to the mix. I was so worried it wouldn’t turn out or it would taste like crap. Thankfully, after adding a bit more white chocolate that I found and a little vanilla extract, it cut down the almond taste.  It ended up tasting pretty good.

I brought my creation to work, but much to my dismay (or delight, since I can now bring it back home with me) not many people at my work ate any. Maybe all that green gooey goodness scared them off!

Here it is in all it’s glory… The green goodness that is Butterscotch White Chocolate Almond Fudge

Well, I suppose this qualifies as weird too, wouldn’t you say? LOL

Cheers!

By the wondrous help of computer randomization, we have a winner…

Renee!

Congrats! I’ll send you your book on February 7th when it’s released. Thanks again Renee (and everyone else) for playing.

Tune in next week for another weird and wacky photo!

*hugs*
Arianna

Welcome to another edition of Wednesday Weirdness. I haven’t done these in a while, but decided it was time to start again. Here goes!

I’m not quite sure what is going on in this picture, but I know one thing. If I saw this guy walking down the street, I’d certainly run the other way.

Here’s how it works: Look at the photo, come up with a caption. Post the caption in the comments. I will select a random commenter to receive a free copy of my upcoming release, Wings of Desire when it comes out. I’ll pick a winner on Saturday evening, so you have plenty of time to keep those captions coming!

Here’s my attempt:
Hammerhead sharks and BDSM don’t mix!

So, to show me around town while I was visiting Washington DC, my cousin took me to a Bastille Day celebration. I found this lovely lady partying outside L’Enfante Cafe in the Adams Morgan district. She was so weird, I couldn’t resist.

For those new to the show, this is how it works: Look at the photo, contemplate a caption, and post your caption in the comments. Easy peasy! I will then pick the one I liked the best. That person gets the opportunity to pick next week’s weird photo. So keep those captions coming!

Here’s my attempt (as said by my alter ego, Sidney Ayers):

Look! It’s Lady Gaga’s long lost twin!!

Have fun!

Arianna

Okay, with Tessa Dare’s newest release due out next Tuesday, Twitter has been abuzz with mention of goats and boats. We can only speculate exactly as to what part these goats play in the book. I’m thoroughly curious, though. Although, I am more curious about Sophia and Gray, of course! I just hope the goats aren’t  doing something like this:

Feel free to leave a caption in the comments for a chance to win both Goddess of the Hunt and Surrender of a Siren when it is released next Tuesday! (PS: Yes, you still have to click the refresh button to the right of the captcha code to get the text box to show up)

PS: Here’s a hilarious video I discovered when searching YouTube. I decided to post it as a link instead, because of strong language and a gratuitous butt cheek scene. So if that isn’t your sort of thing, you may not want to click the link. Still funny as all get out though: GOATS ON A BOAT (Not starring Samuel L. Jackson, Unfortunately)

Happy Wednesday and good luck to all!

Arianna

Well, guess what guys and gals? Yep. It’s already Wednesday, can you believe it? I’ve got another weird cover for you. I came across this while searching for an avatar for my twitter profile during last week’s installment of #romfail. For those of you who are scratching your chins in bemusement, #romfail is the hashtag used on twitter where @jane_l tweets a poorly written romance novel and everyone else tweets their thoughts. The best description I’ve seen is that it’s Mystery Science Theatre 3000 for romance novels. Last week’s book involved a hero that was a shapeshifting octopus. I kid you not!

This cover comes from the Super Magician comic, circa 1947. Is it just me, or is this reminiscent of those crazy Japanese adult cartoons? The ones that involve tentacles boldly going where no tentacle has gone before.

Have at it, my friends. Leave your captions in the comments (As usual, you may need to click the little refresh button to the right of the code to get the text box to appear). I’ll pick which ever comment I like the best. That person will get the opportunity to choose next week’s photo or weird object.  So get cracking, so we all can crack up.

Cheers!
Arianna

Wow! I can’t believe I forgot to post the winner from Wednesday. It was so hard to just choose one. This week’s winner is Rob Charron! Congratulations Rob. Please email me your photo by next Tuesday. Make it as weird (but tasteful) as you want.

Thanks everyone for stopping by!

Hugs!
Arianna

Well, here’s today’s installment of Wednesday Weirdness. Often imitated, never duplicated. Accept no substitues. Thanks to Brynna James, one of my Romance Roundtable partners in crime, for supplying this picture.

Here’s how it works: Look at the picture… make up a caption and leave it in the comments section. The funniest caption will get the opportunity to post next week’s weird photo which will be available on Romance Roundtable, where I post Wednesday Weirdness every 1st Wednesday of the month. I’ve got a great prize lined up for one lucky commenter next week. Here’s a hint: Music! Please stop by!

PS: Yes, the captcha code is still bonkers. Hit the little refresh button to the top right of the code and it should allow you to type.

Here’s my attempt!
Landscaping???? I call this moonscaping!!

Have a fun and, of course, weird Wednesday!
Arianna

Brynna!!

Congrats! You get the opportunity to choose next week’s picture.

Thanks to everyone for playing along!

Arianna

When I came across this book cover, I just couldn’t resist. This book was published around 1925. So here’s how it works… Look at the photo, come up with a caption. Then, post your caption in a comment. I’ll have someone pick the best one. The winner will get the opportunity to supply their own weird photo next week.

NOTE:My captcha thing is still wonky. If you don’t get the box to type the code, hit the refresh button on the upper right hand side. The box should then appear.

Here’s my attempt:

“New era, indeed!”
or
“I can’t quit you!”

Have fun and enjoy your Wednesday!

Arianna