Welcome to the 32nd issue of Lit*er*al*ly, Ororo, a weekly blog by me, Ororo Munroe, speaking my truth inspired by the 3000 Questions About Me journal. I mean, it’s a personal blog. And since I’ll be sharing all my personal bits, why not do so in the not-so-typical form of questions? Thanks for reading. Participation is encouraged.
361. Has anything ever come to you in a vision or a dream?
When I was writing YA, my characters spoke to me in my dreams. Once I wrote it out on paper, the dreams stopped. That’s usually how the process went for me. When I decided to dip my toe in the Sexy Pool that is adult romance, I kept having dreams about a MFC (main female character). Her life was fully formed. I have yet to write that story, but I did write it down. And did extensive research on it. LOL
362. If you were going to write a poem for the world, what would be the title and topic?
“Can’t We All Just Get Along?” There is so much hate going on in the world right now it would be nice to hear some good news for once. I would write it and then have Amanda Gorman read it.
363. Have you ever done something heroic?
I survived a car accident that killed my driver and put me in a coma for a month when I was 9 years old. When I woke up, I was 10 yrs old and spoke with a British accent (still do, actually. I was born in Phoenix, AZ btw). I had to learn how to walk, talk, feed myself, dress myself… basically get my life back. At the age of 10. I think that’s pretty heroic.
364. Have you ever maxed out your credit cards, and if so, on what?
If you haven’t maxed out your credit cards, you’re not human. It’s a rite of passage into adulthood to max out your credit cards. It’s in the Rule Book of Adulthood. Chapter 3, paragraph two, to be exact. My one credit card not attached to my bank acct is so maxed out at $4K, it burns my fingertips every time I accidentally touch it. CapitalOne surprised me one day with an email letting me know my limit had been jacked up.
Needless to say, I went a little crazy. But in a good way. It was not used frivolously but paid for a trip to see my bestie in Boston. I’m still trying to pay it down and every time I get a little sumpin’-sumpin’ in there, the interest they take out kills me dead. Before they jacked the limit, I was doing so good. Putting a good chunk in there a couple of times a month. <sigh> I need to get back to that.
365. What was the most obvious publicity stunt a celebrity ever pulled?
Remember when the Kardashians had that stupid credit card? Like, why? Just. Why?
366. Do you like to describe what you see in the shapes of clouds?
I DO! I haven’t done it in a very long time. I live in a pretty cloudless state, though. Unless it’s raining.
367. What actor or actress do you think is overrated?
Robert Pattinson. Granted, he did a good job as the Dark Knight, but I was NOT feeling his sparkly ass in the Twilight series. Practically every female on the planet was all up in their feels about this skinny ass white dude and I’m all, uh, #TeamJacob, bitches! Seriously! There’s no other choice. Lordt, Bella was a fucking idiot. THE WOLF. Have you never read a shifter romance, you stupid bitch?!
Always go with the big, muscly WOLF because he can keep your ass warm at night. DUH! Among other things. (wink, wink, nudge, nudge). Taylor was fucking H-A-W-T! He was definitely my favorite, and when she’s all “Kiss me! I want you… to kiss me,” I wanted to push that no-talent-blank-faced hack off the mountain and take her place. Taylor Lautner can kiss the fuck outta me ANY DAY OF THE WEEK.
368. What clothing designer do you LOVE?
One that is transparent in how their clothes are made, from production to finish. I’ve been firmly ensconced in my Eco-Friendly Era (no, I’m not a Swiftie) since 2012. So, when it’s present-buying time, I give my fam a list of sustainably friendly clothing companies where they can buy GC’s. I’m a fan of Pact, tentree, Soul Flower, and For Days (in fact, I just bought a 3-pack of their Take Back Bag). To name a few. You can check out my Shop and see how I’m being eco-friendly in other ways.
369. Do dreams ever tell you to do anything?
No. My dreams are vivid, and I always remember them, but they never tell me to do anything.
370. If you were going to poison someone, how would you do it?
In the library. With a candlestick. BWAHA. Just kidding. Plan A would be death by allergy. If the person was deathly allergic to something, I would use that. Plan B would be something natural (as in herb, plant, animal venom, etc), but deadly. And I would try to make it look as natural as possible, so as not to draw too much attention. Does this seem like I’ve put a lot of thought into this? Don’t mind me… nothing to see over here. Hey
, is the Department of Dark Errands hiring yet? Wait—they only do non-deadly shit, right? Never mind.371. What would you do in a world war situation?
BWAHA! Die, most likely. I’m a reader, not a fighter. And if the world war is anything like that movie, The Tomorrow War, then I would be Completely. Fucked. Like, for reals. Have you seen this movie? Raise your hand if you have. <raises hand> Pretty sure I was saying, “Holy. Fucking. Shit” the whole time I watched it. I wouldn’t make it the full 7 days. Hell, I doubt I would even make the initial jump. I would be dead wherever I landed.
Now, if this was a Walking Dead sitch, I’d immediately find Norman Reedus. That motherfucker is HELLA good with a bow and arrow. Or Danai Gurira. Homegirl is a badass with that sword. HOWEVER, if it was more of a World War Z kinda thing, well, then it’d be sayonara Sister. I could go on. I’ve seen too many end-of-the-world movies.
372. Do you operate better at night or during the day?
Definitely a night owl. I’ve stayed up until 2-3 in the morning reading or working on biznass stuff.
373. Would you ever become a CIA agent, and if so, why?
YASSSS! I’m used to making shit up (former YA fiction writer, future adult romance fiction writer here) so I think I’m pretty good at lying. Also, I’d be the last person to get caught because I’d be overlooked looks-wise. My wardrobe of choice is usually shirts and tunic sweaters over leggings, sweat suits, or jeans and t-shirts.
I mean, I’d have to get a wig because everyone would remember a bald head. But, while the target was being distracted by a Sydney Bristow-type (‘sup, Jen?), I’d slip right on by. And of course, I would have #allthegadgets a la my favorite British spy. But if I didn’t make the cut, I’d be willing to work for the Department of Dark Errands. I’m serious about this,
How’s that story coming along? Holla if you need a proofreader or copyeditor for that. <makes the universal hand sign for a phone>374. If you were an attorney, would there be any type of criminal case you wouldn’t defend?
I would never be an attorney because there would be too many criminal cases I would never touch. I think the ones where murder was involved would be the hardest because there would be crime scene photos that would haunt me for the rest of my life.
375. What part of life would you put a BIG warning label on?
Marriage and/or kids. Think about it, people! It’s not for everyone.
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You are incredibly heroic, Ororo! xo
Death by allergy would be GREAT for the Department of Dark Errands... It's so Agatha Christie... especially if it stopped or disrupted a Patriarchal bad guy or system. A twist on it could be death by antidote--something specific that the bad guy is actually secretly allergic to... then we add an extra layer of fun to the intrigue :)