My next novel will be a Young Adult novel and I’m sure it
will become a best seller. Inspiration for this novel was found in an
advertisement I received this week via email. This ad promoted “bulletproof
strength” nail hardener. Yes, you read that correctly. There is now an apparent
need to have bulletproof strength hardener on our nails. (I won’t even try to
analyze the implications of this.)
The protagonist in my novel will compete as a pop icon with characters
such as Batman, Spiderman, Superwoman, and Superman – maybe even Mighty Mouse
and Super Dog.
I can picture it now. The protagonist, “Nailwoman,” will
fight evildoers with her long, bulletproof fingernails, thrusting her hands out
to deflect bullets coming at her from all sides. Bulletproof hardener on her toenails will also
transform her toes into effective digital defenders.
Soon after the publication of this book, screenwriters will
stand in line to bid for a film script option. Then, an Oscar winning movie
will make Nailwoman every young person’s hero.
Wake up, Vee! You don’t write YA fiction. You don’t even
like the fantasy world of superhuman portrayals.
“Sigh.“ Back to work on the sequel to “Child of Desire.”
