So I finally took the plunge and
read – well, actually more like devoured - all three books in the “50 Shades of
Grey” trilogy. At first I justified it as market research (yeah, *nods to self*
market research, good one) I mean after all, how could I not be intrigued by a
book that sold 2 million copies in three weeks. Not to mention the 8 million
dollar movie deal! Everyone has been
talking about it...and not just Kathy Lee and Hoda either. Even Barbara Walters
has weighed in.
So now that my “research” is
complete I can officially report that I am #Greysessed. What’s that you say?
Never heard that term before? Well, clearly you haven’t been dropping by
@50ShadesSource to check in on Twitter’s answer to a Christian Grey support
group. In case you’re wondering if you suffer from the same affliction as
millions of women (some call themselves #fiftyfangirls) here are five signs you may have it bad for Christian Grey:
1. You
find yourself wishing Charlie Tango was a new ride at Disney World. “Honey, you
take the kids to the Jungle Cruise, I’m heading
over to Fantasyland.”
2. While
at the mall, you impulsively by a new silver-grey tie for your man.
3. The
word “playroom” no longer conjures up images of Barbies and Legos.
4. You
giggle every time someone asks how “submission” is going, even though you know they’re referring to the manuscript your
agent is sending to editors. (Never mind, that might
just be me.)
5. The
highlight of your day was opening an email that said, “ @ChristianTGrey is now following you on Twitter.”
If you’re nodding your head in agreement
to one (or all) of these, then I have some good news for you. In an upcoming
interview with 20/20, author EL James reveals she may consider another book
told from Christian’s point of view. (Yes, please!)
Until then, might I interest you in the
ultimate vicarious adventure? Inspired by a true story, “Hollywood Ending” is
the tale of a young coed who sends an impulsive letter to Hollywood’s hottest,
most notorious bad boy. Maybe it’s crazy, maybe it’s
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more by clicking here.)
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Hurrah! Well done, lady! Can't wait to click on your link but must finish typing compliment!
ReplyDeleteYou talked me into it....so dominating
ReplyDeleteLOL girl, you know it!!! I am loving Christian Grey, and I normally am SO not into this stuff! =) Very funny post! And I'm sure we'll be tweet-happy when the Christian Grey perspective comes out.
ReplyDeleteHahaha. Do you have a strong urge to bite your lip and roll your eyes?
ReplyDeleteI love this! And i constantly bite my lip too. And when I see a SAAB or AUDI or elevators i think of Christian. And the tweets from him..oh my :)
ReplyDeleteYou are too funny Ann Marie!
ReplyDeleteDon't forget there's also @The_Mr_Grey ... he's my favorite Christian! ;) Otherwise, I agree with the list!! :-D
ReplyDeleteOh my, two Christians? Not sure I could handle double the trouble!
DeleteExactly!! #5 was today and I almost wet my pants... oh so silly and Wrong at the same time!
DeleteIt's not just you. I giggle every time I see the word "submission" on agent websites now.
ReplyDeleteGlad to know I'm not alone :)
DeleteAnd again...woo! Maybe I will have to read 50 shades after all.
ReplyDeleteHa! This is too funny. :)
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I have not read any of the Grey books (don't throw tomatoes at me!!) and I don't know if I ever will (just not the kind of book I'd normally read, that's all). But I've definitely seen the hype and even saw the author interview on one of those morning shows. The author seems stunned by all the attention (and her good fortune. Sigh. What would I give to be in her position right now...)
ReplyDeleteDon't worry no food thrown on this blog :)
DeleteNot normally the type of book I would read either, but the fact that it was selling at a rate of 1 book per second intrigued me!
you know it's bad when you actually hope the guy reads, answers your tweets. ha.
ReplyDeletemelissa (lavender girl) ;)
I think I'm in touch with that emotion :)
Deletesubmission. ha. had to laugh at that one. sorry - very busy. retweeting. and waiting for personal tweets from the man himself. about submission. or domination. or both. hahahahahahahahah. lavender ( @xolavendergirl ) yeah, we don't do that much in YA...
ReplyDeleteThis book has me staring at other people with their Kindles thinking, "I bet they are reading 50 Shades and thinking no one knows....."
ReplyDeleteSince the three books are currently number one, two, and three on the ebook bestseller list, you're probably right!
DeleteI literally LOL'd when I saw this post. I can honestly say that I wanted to hate this series, but ended up loving it almost as much as you do. Every day I relate something to 50 Shades. Just can't help myself.
ReplyDeleteYou funny thing, you. Every time I see the word 'submission' I'll picture you giggling.
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
Oh, I got it bad for Christian Grey. Most definitely. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post!! LOL...submission!!!
ReplyDeleteNow I know what Elise Capron was reading and commenting about!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I need to read the book...just reading ABOUT the book is enough, and, from what I understand, most of the blog posts & tweets are better written anyway.
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Oh my lord...a book told in Fifty's POV? I think I just died and gone to Greysessed heaven. I can hear the angels singing now. And I definitely now know the double trouble of following more than one Christian.
ReplyDeleteAh yes, the playroom! Great post.
ReplyDeleteJenna Grinstead
Twitter: storiestobe
jennagrinstead.blogspot.com
Love it! And based on this list I am a lost cause.
ReplyDeleteParticularly liked #5 - I remember how my heart pounded when I received THAT email :)
Yes, getting an email from Christian Grey does tend to put a smile on your face. :)
DeleteI haven't got around to reading this yet, but it is on my (very long!) list to read..from the comments I have read it sounds wild! May move it forward! So glad I found this blog..
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AnneMarie I'm beyond Greysessed!!! I cannot wait for book 4!!! Love your blog btw!!!
ReplyDeleteYou who weren't "ready" to read the books,.....Read. Them. Now. Read them before bed so you have good juicy dreams. Should be mandatory reading for every man planning to get married. Every man in general...will give equal footing and teach you. Girls don't we deserve the best?!! Will be following you Ann Marie...great news.
ReplyDeleteLove it :) Great meeting you last night.
ReplyDeleteGreat meeting you, too! What a fun evening!
DeleteI've heard the good, the bad, and the ugly about this book. I guess I"m just going to have to read it myself (pouts) -- as if my TBR pile wasn't staggering to begin with!
ReplyDeleteOkay, just followed you on Twitter, retweeted, followed your blog, and am commenting on this post. I'd like to be entered into the critique contest.
ReplyDeleteI had not heard of this book until someone made a comment about it on one of my blog posts. Since then, I've seen it everywhere. :)
OOOOOOOO so much fun ;)
ReplyDeleteSooooo funny....love the blog! Is this where I confess I have some of the above afflictions??? LOL
ReplyDeletei seem to roll my eyes on everything nowadays !!!! *blushing*
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