30 Days of Kink - Day 4

Any early experiences that, in retrospect, hint at your kinks?

I remember watching Saturday reruns of the old “Adventures of Batman and Robin” television show with Julie Newmar as Catwoman. In every episode, she managed to capture either Batman, Robin or, occasionally, both and keep them in some form of bondage. And even when they were struggling to escape, I always got the impression that she and Batman weren't nearly as adversarial toward each other as they pretended to be. It was more like an elaborate game of one-upmanship. I always wondered if Batman really wanted to escape or if he would have preferred to stay right where he was. I wanted to be Catwoman when I grew up and My style of dominance reflects that.

30 Days of Books - Day 22

Favorite non-sexual relationship (including asexual romantic relationships)

Kiriel's copy of Anita Blake: The First Death by Laurell K. Hamilton

Hands down, My favorite platonic relationship is between Anita and Edward in Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter novels. Earlier this month, I blogged about Anita as My favorite female character in a novel. Edward is one of Anita's best friends and one of the people who taught Anita to kick ass as well as she does.

Edward is ex-special forces turned hit man. But he doesn't take contracts on humans anymore. Edward only hunts lycanthropes and vampires because killing humans got too easy. In Laurell K. Hamilton's mythology, vampires like to give nicknames. It's a sign of respect. Anita is "The Executioner" because she's killed more vampires than anyone...except Edward. The vampires call Edward "Death."

Do you have a favorite friendship in a novel? Comment and tell Me the name of the novel or series and who the characters are.

30 Days of Books - Day 15

Favorite female character

Anita Blake (from Kiriel's copy of The First Death Pt. 1 comic)

I first discovered Laurell K. Hamilton when I had a subscription to a sci-fi and fantasy book club. They had a compendium of the first three Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter novels. I bought it on the recommendation of an ex-boyfriend who had already read them and I loved it. Anita is the perfect combination of sarcastic wit and kick-ass fighting. Granted, she has a lot of personal issues (who am I kidding, the girl has subscriptions), but I love her anyway.

Who's your favorite female character? Is the book part of a series or a stand-alone novel?