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
far-fetched, or maybe it’s the perfect way to mend her broken heart. (Read
more by clicking here.)
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