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Riding with the Harley Dogs: One Author’s AdventureJuly 22, 2008
And of course I had to meet these Harley riding dog lovers. I called up a few of the members of a Biker Dogs Motorcycle Club and the adventure began. They invited me into their homes, introduced me to their dogs and, like my heroine, the bikers hoisted me up on the back of a Harley, with a dog in tow. Things I learned right off the bat:
Stone, the biker who spent the most time making sure I didn’t fall off his hog, showed me how to ride, invited me to some biker rallies (note to self: don’t wear pink next time), and helped make The Accidental Demon Slayer as real as it can be (for a book about a somewhat sheltered preschool teacher turned demon slayer). So just when I thought I was writing fiction, it seemed my made-up characters from The Accidental Demon Slayer weren’t so imaginary after all. One of the bikers I met even has a wife who is a biker witch. I’m wondering if she, like my heroine’s biker witch grandma, wears a “kiss my asphalt” t-shirt and carries a carpet bag full of Smuckers jars filled with magic. Maybe I’ll find out on my next adventure. The Accidental Demon Slayer is a new release from Dorchester Publishing. Take the What’s Your Biker Witch Name? quiz and enter to have your real name in Angie’s next book. You can enter by clicking here.
Bottom Line: My Biker Witch name is Spaghetti Neck Stella Uni-Brow. Yes, I've just made the appointment to get my eyebrow waxed (and separated) Posted by Barbara Vey on July 22, 2008 | Comments (21)
July 22, 2008
In response to: Riding with the Harley Dogs: One Author’s Adventure Edie Ramer commented: Love this blog! And the pics too. Sounds like fun research, though I can't imagine my English setter on the back of a bike with her long skinny legs.
July 22, 2008
In response to: Riding with the Harley Dogs: One Author’s Adventure Shari Anton commented: Sounds like you had a great time with the research, Amy! We never tried to put our golden retriever on the back of the dh's Harley, which works for me because that's where I ride :).
July 22, 2008
In response to: Riding with the Harley Dogs: One Author’s Adventure Jody Wallace commented: That's some of the most fabulous research I've ever heard of! Good stuff.
July 22, 2008
In response to: Riding with the Harley Dogs: One Author’s Adventure Leah Hultenschmidt commented: I'm totally addicted to the Biker Witch Name generator. You can just call me Leggy Lucy Flat Foot from now on.
July 22, 2008
In response to: Riding with the Harley Dogs: One Author’s Adventure Clea Simon commented: This is a hoot - I don't even want to tell you what my Biker Witch Name is!!
July 22, 2008
In response to: Riding with the Harley Dogs: One Author’s Adventure CHRIS FATHERGILL commented: OK, it's Crumple Toe Chessie Wheelie Gig!
July 22, 2008
In response to: Riding with the Harley Dogs: One Author’s Adventure Liza commented: Skullcap Sue Steel Butt is my Biker Witch name! What fun, I'll be at the bookstore over the weekend and will look for Angie's book.
July 22, 2008
In response to: Riding with the Harley Dogs: One Author’s Adventure mary s commented: Thanks for the guest blog!! It was great!! Having worked with Harley bikers for 20 yrs., this was so much fun to read!!
July 22, 2008
In response to: Riding with the Harley Dogs: One Author’s Adventure TarotByArwen commented: My 11 month old weighs nearly 100lbs. Can he ride with you? Great fun blog! Loved this. Congrats on winning that auction!
July 22, 2008
In response to: Riding with the Harley Dogs: One Author’s Adventure Angie Fox commented: Chances are, your 11 month old dog would love it. It was so much fun to watch these dogs light up at the idea of hopping onto Harleys. It's like a doggie dream - wind in your face all the time.
July 22, 2008
In response to: Riding with the Harley Dogs: One Author’s Adventure Brenda Novak commented: Hi Angie--
July 22, 2008
In response to: Riding with the Harley Dogs: One Author’s Adventure Angie Fox commented: I was glad to do it. It's biker dogs for a good cause. :)
July 22, 2008
In response to: Riding with the Harley Dogs: One Author’s Adventure Brandy commented: Can't wait to read this book! And the goggles on the pug? TOO CUTE! *G*
July 22, 2008
In response to: Riding with the Harley Dogs: One Author’s Adventure Brandy commented: Can't wait to read this book! And the goggles on the pug? TOO CUTE! *G*
July 22, 2008
In response to: Riding with the Harley Dogs: One Author’s Adventure Angie Fox commented: The technical term is "Doggles." No kidding. Ah, the research that goes into a book. :)
July 22, 2008
In response to: Riding with the Harley Dogs: One Author’s Adventure Emily Howard commented: I agree with Brandy, the "Doggles" were adorable. But knowing my miniature Schnauzer, Buddy, they would be off him in about 2 seconds flat. I took the find your biker name quiz, so here it is! Fast Frankie Steel Butt. Interesting choice, but I think it's great! Thanks for the Guest Blog, it was great hearing about your new book, and the experiences that you went through to get it to be the best it could be.
July 22, 2008
In response to: Riding with the Harley Dogs: One Author’s Adventure Mantrap Marcie No Pants commented: Otherwise known as Marilyn AKA The Playground Monitor. We have no dog so I get to ride behind my husband on his anniversary edition Road King. I hear ya about walking like John Wayne.
July 23, 2008
In response to: Riding with the Harley Dogs: One Author’s Adventure Margay commented: Great post, Angie! You always make me smile.
July 23, 2008
In response to: Riding with the Harley Dogs: One Author’s Adventure violet s commented: Thanks Barbara--I'm not so excited about the bikers or Harleys, as I am about the dogs! Great blog!
July 24, 2008
In response to: Riding with the Harley Dogs: One Author’s Adventure Missy Taylor commented: Welcome Angie. Great guest blogging. I'll have to find some research that sound that much fun! Good job making your book sound delightful. ::writing in the TBR notebook::
July 24, 2008
In response to: Riding with the Harley Dogs: One Author’s Adventure Jaci Burton commented: Great blog and great research Angie!. I don't think any of our 5 dogs would want to ride on the back of our Harley, but that's where I ride anyway. I have a biker series too and love researching the biker culture!
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