tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post1587443129988333886..comments2023-09-13T06:33:53.638+10:00Comments on Jem Jones, Writer: Voting Opens! | Silmaril Awards 2021Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-90193761126582464422021-09-24T06:17:47.410+10:002021-09-24T06:17:47.410+10:00Why thank you for the offer, DJ. I shall see if I ...Why thank you for the offer, DJ. I shall see if I can get Lord Sero to stand in my garden bed - he trails flowers and grass after him, which has... been interesting... - but he's disinclined (or if his plants seem a little too <i>aggressive</i> in how fast they're growing) I will absolutely take you up on that. <br /><br />Ahh, I have categories/years where I don't know most of the nominees! But yes, fashion sense and style is a <i>valid point</i>, particularly in this category! The villainous captain must surely get points for that (I mean. the hat. and the sword!)Jem Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283849842223000389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-24045535927565058442021-09-24T06:17:28.206+10:002021-09-24T06:17:28.206+10:00*owl politely does not nibble your fingers, only t...*owl politely does not nibble your fingers, only the cake*<br /><br />But Rebekkah, do you mean that villains never ever drink pumpkin spice lattes?? They seem an American invention, so I've never had one myself, but they sound like such a happy drink! ...no wonder the villains are, by and large, Gloomy And/Or Unsatisfied™. <br />Jem Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283849842223000389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-84728996041055269682021-09-24T06:17:12.486+10:002021-09-24T06:17:12.486+10:00I would inform you that several of the villains ha...I would inform you that several of the villains had boots which were <i>not so grippy on the wooden floor as they may have liked</i>, but... I value my life. So I won't tell you that. GOOD LUCK, TRACEY. WE'VE ALL GOT THIS. NO ONE WILL DIE. *nervous laughter*Jem Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283849842223000389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-79732610425147585672021-09-24T06:10:53.483+10:002021-09-24T06:10:53.483+10:00On the one hand, dragons lighting my house up... o...On the one hand, dragons lighting my house up... on the other, this lot staying forever?? I might go for the dragons, actually, at least I can rebuild once the villain infestation is gone xD<br /><br />Now I want to see a villain who just sort of. needed to sleep approximately 39 hours ago. but is cAFFEINE POWERED and slightly manic hyper. and has the henchmen bring coffee all the time, even in front of the hero. (And the hero is like "well that <i>could</i> be a weakness, but no, gotta respect the coffee")<br /><br />You should definitely meet Lord Sero!! I mean, I have a particular liking for fae, and may be biased, but... *whispers* <i>dooo it</i>. But yes, voting was so hard!<br /><br />Thank you, Christine! (I hope the same...)Jem Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283849842223000389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-10636671480086204392021-09-23T21:27:32.657+10:002021-09-23T21:27:32.657+10:00Yes, they're all so terribly villainous... evi...Yes, they're all so terribly villainous... evidently the readers have Good Taste! I had a bit of trouble picking who to vote for myself (don't tell the villains I voted, though...) Thank you, Deborah! Jem Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283849842223000389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-5722545367232673382021-09-23T13:58:30.306+10:002021-09-23T13:58:30.306+10:00Ah, the time zones threw me out 12 hours... it was...Ah, the time zones threw me out 12 hours... it was definitely not that I am hostage to a gang of disgruntled villains who are encamped in my kitchen and refuse to leave!<br /><br />(Entirely unrelated question, Sarah, do you know Morse code.)<br /><br />That's a very valid point! Tea <i>is</i> associated with class, and that reminds me, I need to stock up on the <i>good</i> stuff for the awards ceremony, because I think several of these villains will appreciate it. Earl Grey, you said? (Can it be billy tea, or does it need to be prepared in a teapot... 🤔)Jem Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283849842223000389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-74248378946256067242021-09-18T02:40:58.495+10:002021-09-18T02:40:58.495+10:00Oh dear, Jem. You have my pity. I'll see if we...Oh dear, Jem. You have my pity. I'll see if we can't do something about those petunias. I cringe to ask, but will plastic ones do? What with the world-wide shortage of flowers that might be the best we can do in the interim.<br /><br />My vote will be going to Captain Hook because...he'd the only one I actually know! Hmm...not a very persuasive case is it? How about being the best dressed? Surely that's got to appeal to a certain section of the audience. Oh, well, if he doesn't win this year, there's always next time. Because if there's one thing we've learned from Neverland it's that you can't keep a good Hook down forever.<br /><br />Here's hoping you survive the award ceremony!DJ Edwardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17656901070220183713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-77418825075337492262021-09-17T09:19:49.869+10:002021-09-17T09:19:49.869+10:00*hands owl cake*
My condolences for you petunias...*hands owl cake* <br /><br />My condolences for you petunias, tea cup, and plates. Terrible business, housing villians. You truly have my pity. <br /><br />As for the villians and tea question, I'm with Sarah P. I think it's class. Also, caffeine. Because no villian I know of would be caught dead sipping a latte. <br /><br />I absolutely loved your post! <br />Rebekkahhttp://bluepailblogs.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-19936105110235357982021-09-15T10:57:41.348+10:002021-09-15T10:57:41.348+10:00Welp, this is absolutely HILARIOUS (I was laughing...Welp, this is absolutely HILARIOUS (I was laughing right from the get-go with the villains making laps around your kitchen table XD) and at the same time I'm scared for you. Also scared for ME having to choose between these nefarious people and possibly angering the wrong ones with my choice. WISH US ALL LUCK, JEM.Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-7324573329376670392021-09-15T04:17:46.717+10:002021-09-15T04:17:46.717+10:00102 villains! You are a brave, brave soul Jem! I h...102 villains! You are a brave, brave soul Jem! I hope those who didn't make it to the top 5 don't give you trouble as you send them home... I can ask my dragon guests to--AHEM--politely ask them to leave for you if you wish. Of course...that could end in some of your home combusting so, erm, not sure how helpful that'd be.<br /><br />And okay but what IS up with villains and their tea??? I love tea with the best of 'em, but if I'm planning on taking over the world coffee would be my go-to. Gotta keep up that caffeine intake to get the job done. *nods sagely*<br /><br />My goodness, the lineup of villains this year tho! Alas, I've yet to officially meet Lord Sero, but the OTHERS. Definitely some nefarious stuff going on. I had the HARDEST time choosing for this category when I voted. I can definitely see why they made it to the top!<br /><br />This post was so great, Jem! I'm just ecstatic to have you on the team! I just hope these 5 won't give you TOO much trouble during the awards ceremony...Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-7997089526008246702021-09-15T03:22:23.252+10:002021-09-15T03:22:23.252+10:00This is all hilarious and awesome. XD I applaud yo...This is all hilarious and awesome. XD I applaud you for putting up with them all--though your poor petunias! :O Wowww, these are some super villainous villains, one and all! So hard to choose--especially with that disclaimer. XD Awesome post!Deborah O'Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05969896655321575875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-61349744849222942582021-09-14T23:46:01.164+10:002021-09-14T23:46:01.164+10:00Oh, good! When your post wasn't up yesterday, ...Oh, good! When your post wasn't up yesterday, I was starting to worry that one of the non-finalist villains was holding you hostage until you, ahem, "set things right" and you hadn't been able to signal the rest of the Silmaril Awards Council to rescue you. xD<br /><br />As for the villains-and-tea question, I think it's that most villains endeavor to make themselves seem as classy and upscale as possible, and what's classier than a well-brewed cup of Earl Grey (served in a proper teacup, *not a mug* (what are we, broke college students?), no cream, one sugar cube, and just a splash of lemon)? The only beverages which can top it for sheer class are alcoholic, and every good villain knows you need a clear, sharp mind for proper villainy.<br /><br />Excellent post! I think I know who I'm voting for . . . :DSarah Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144840925170769765noreply@blogger.com