I love writing with a strong cup of coffee or a latte in my belly. I hate to admit it, but I also enjoy eavesdropping while I'm writing. I call it research, but it's really just for my own curiosity.
At home, I spend time with my family. We mostly chat about character development and movie plots over a good meal.
I also frequently indulge my childish side with videogames, mostly RPG and adventure. Wii boxing, too. Here's my Wii console number so we can share Miis: 0809181415198626.
音樂
Sting, Norah Jones, Depeche Mode, Chris Isaak, Enya, Bruce Springstein, Garbage, U2, Nine Inch Nails, and 3 Doors Down are a few of my favorites.
電影
Willooow is the best movie I've ever seen. Great plot, acting, everything....After that, Serenity. The tortured, wounded heroes of Serenity are so beautiful. When I need to laugh, I watch Super Troopers. When I want to be scared, I watch The Hole or Sixth Sense. For an adrenaline rush, I like Crank. The Lord of the Rings series, and the Pirates of the Caribbean are great eye candy.
電視
Firefly, Eureka, Burn Notice, Dead Like Me, Scrubs, Twin Peaks, Monk, Reno 911, American Chopper, and Deadliest Catch.
書籍
My favorite besides my own is still the worn and torn fantasy novel my grandfather gave me when I was very sick. (I was always sick as a kid.) While wheezing and coughing, I read and fell in love with The Wishsong of Shannara by Terry Brooks. I wish he wrote fantasy romance. I bet he'd be great at erotica.
University Of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
畢業年份： 1999
在學狀態： 校友
學位： Bachelor's Degree
主修： Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology
社團： College Eight, ASB "President," Hiring Committee, Karl S. Pister Leadership Award Scholar
1997 到 1999
Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA
畢業年份： 1997
在學狀態： 校友
學位： None
主修： Biology
社團： VP of RAM Honor Society, Tutoring Club tutor, Note-taker for learning handicapped, Reporter, Hiring Committee member (helped select professors for the college), volunteer for local hospital.
兄弟/姊妹會：
Rho Alpha Mu
1995 到 1997
Live Oak High
Morgan Hill, CA
畢業年份： 1995
在學狀態： 校友
學位： High School Diploma
社團： Computer Club and Marching Band. (Yes, I was a geek.)
My vampire novel, Healing Wounds, can be had at Amazon.com. Enjoy sexy vampires. Coming soon to brick and mortar bookstores near you.
"Refreshing and unforgettable. This is an exceptional re-telling of the vampire tale with a contemporary spin...I would recommend this book to any fans of gothic or horror as well as romance just make sure you leave the lights on when you go to sleep at night." -Simply Romance.
"Frightening...The idea of an ex-vampire/ghost helping the heroine from beyond the grave adds wonderful punch to this gruesome tale of vampires and their victims." -Romantic Times BOOKreviews.
Uncover darker realms of romance, filled with mouthwatering vampires, tempting Elves, and delightful shivers. My wounded characters struggle to fill needs that torture all of us. Let them draw you into their charged journeys.
The third of the New Pangaea series, Quest into the forbidden, is now available! (This series can be read in any order.) Follow the adventures of a human king who's lured away from his quest by an elven princess. She just wants one night. Any more could get them both killed.
"...Possibly the best so far....QUEST INTO THE FORBIDDEN is a well-plotted and well written with hidden depths that are extremely engaging. As I read each book in this bright new world I have become more and more convinced of Ms. Gilfoy's brilliance as a writer and in me she has found a dedicated fan." -Romance Junkies.
Guardian of the Onyx Empire, the second of my New Pangaea series is also available at EllorasCave.com. Enjoy the tale of an elven empress fleeing from wizards and into the arms of an unlikely hero. Alexander, an ex-love-slave shouldn't take the young empress to his bed, but he can teach her so much.
"I liked this one even more than the first. The world of New Pangaea is a sensual place that has so many twists and turns you don’t know where you will end up next. Each of the books can stand-alone, but once you get one taste of the world you will definitely want to go back to the same fantasyland again." -Night Owl Romance.
"Fans of fantasy and romantica will not want to miss this one." - Anne Boling of ReviewYourBook.com.
"I encourage you to pick this book up, as it will leave you satisfied and looking for more books set in New Pangaea. Ms. Gilfoy spun a tale of fantastic imagery, deep characters and a world that you will want to visit time and time again." - Tammie King of Night Owl Romance.
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For the adult gamer, I've created a special treat to fit both the Nintendo DS and Sony PSP. My site also features tips on how to turn a Nintendo DS into an affordable and fun e-reader. http://www.VanessaGilfoy.com/gamer.html
I'm thrilled to share my writing with you. I want to hear your reactions and responses. Feel free to join my forum for fun book-gabs and to chat.
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I think u'll enjoy this one. It's pretty cool but also a little creepy too LOL. You'll need to follow these directions EXACTLY to get the proper results. Put the followwing into the address-bar of your web-browser. Type ur favorite number between 1 and 999 & then type a dot & then type your favorite color & then type a dot & then type one word that best describes your mood & then type a dot & then type the word retwistic & then type a dot & then type com & then click enter. Let me know how it turns out for you.
I think u'll enjoy this one. It's pretty cool but also a little creepy too LOL. You'll need to follow these directions EXACTLY to get the proper results. Put the followwing into the address-bar of your web-browser. Type ur favorite number between 1 and 999 & then type a dot & then type your favorite color & then type a dot & then type one word that best describes your mood & then type a dot & then type the word retwistic & then type a dot & then type com & then click enter. Let me know how it turns out for you.
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By the time the Lord made woman,
He was into his sixth day of working overtime.
An angel appeared and said,
"Why are you spending so much time on this one?"
And the Lord answered, "Have you seen my spec sheet on her?
She has to be completely washable, but not plastic,
have over 200 movable parts, all replaceable
and able to run on diet coke and leftovers,
have a lap that can hold four children at one time,
have a kiss that can cure anything from a scraped knee to a broken heart
-and she will do everything
with only two hands. "
The angel was astounded at the requirements.
"Only two hands!? No way!
And that's just on the standard model?
That's too much work for one day.
Wait until tomorrow to finish. "
"But I won't," the Lord protested.
"I am so close to finishing this creation that is so close to my own heart.
She already heals herself when she is sick
AND can work 18 hour days. "
The angel moved closer and touched the woman.
"But you have made her so soft, Lord. "
"She is soft," the Lord agreed,
"but I have also made her tough.
You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish. "
"Will she be able to think?” asked the angel.
The Lord replied,
"Not only will she be able to think,
she will be able to reason and negotiate. "
The angel then noticed something,
and reaching out, touched the woman's cheek.
"Oops, it looks like you have a leak in this model.
I told you that you were trying to put too much into this one. "
"That's not a leak,"
the Lord corrected,
"that's a tear!"
"What's the tear for?" the angel asked.
The Lord said, "The tear is her way of expressing her joy,
her sorrow, her pain, her disappointment, her love,
her loneliness, her grief and her pride. "
The angel was impressed.
"You are a genius, Lord.
You thought of everything!
Woman is truly amazing. "
And she is!
Women have strengths that amaze men.
I’m giving away 2 romantic adventure books to one winner--a historical and a time travel either in ebook pdf format or trade paperback. (if outside the continental US, winner gets pdf copies) The historical is a 2009 Eppie Winner.
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