As part of the celebrations for the launch of Watching Willow Watts by Talli Roland, I'm joining in with her 'If I Could Be Anyone, I'd Be' party.
I've spent all day racking my brains, but have finally decided that I'd like to be Princess Nausicaa from Hayao Miyazaki’s animated film, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.
Not only is she a skilled fighter and glider pilot, she’s also wise and compassionate with a soft-spot for giant insects. I love the way that she steers her own path in the face of overwhelming odds, saving a whole race of Ohms (misunderstood caterpillar-like creatures) from extinction when everyone else fears them. She’s also the Chosen One – the person destined to restore the earth’s natural cycle. With credentials like these, I definitely swap places with this character for a short time, although maybe not forever.
Not only is she a skilled fighter and glider pilot, she’s also wise and compassionate with a soft-spot for giant insects. I love the way that she steers her own path in the face of overwhelming odds, saving a whole race of Ohms (misunderstood caterpillar-like creatures) from extinction when everyone else fears them. She’s also the Chosen One – the person destined to restore the earth’s natural cycle. With credentials like these, I definitely swap places with this character for a short time, although maybe not forever.
And now onto the real reason for this post - Talli's new book - Watching Willow Watts:
For twenty-five-year-old Willow Watts, life has settled into a predictably dull routine: days behind the counter at her father's antique shop; nights watching fuzzy telly whilst the elderly residents of Britain's Ugliest Village bed down for yet another early night. But everything changes when Willow's epically embarrassing Marilyn Monroe impersonation is uploaded to YouTube. A canny viewer spots Marilyn's ghostly image hidden in the film and Willow becomes an international sensation. Her dire little town is suddenly overrun with fans proclaiming her to be the 'new Marilyn'. Egged on by the villagers - whose shops and businesses are cashing in - Willow eagerly embraces her new identity, dying her hair platinum and scoffing cakes to achieve Marilyn's legendary curves. But when the only man she has ever truly loved returns, seeking the old Willow, it's decision time. Should she risk stardom and the village's new-found fortune on love? Or is being Marilyn Willow's real ticket to happiness
Wow, what a great person to choose. I've never heard of this film, but a pilot with a soft spot for giant insects!? Now that's one brave woman!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for taking part!
...love that movie ;) You have good taste ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd you get to be a princess :)
ReplyDeleteLove the title of that book, must go check it out
A princess and a pilot? What a combination! I've never heard of this book but she sounds feisty.
ReplyDeleteI love Hayao Miyazaki's films! :) Watching Willow Watts sounds awesome! I'll be sure to check it out!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I passed the Versatile Blogger award on to you! If you want to pick it up, info is here: http://kaykays-corner.blogspot.com/2011/09/im-versatile.html
Thanks for all the comments, everyone. And feel honoured to receive the Versatile Blogger Award, Kristina. I will pop over to your blog now. Thanks so much!!
ReplyDeleteBeing an animated character would be quite an experience. This one sounds particularly exciting and glamours. Congrats on your Versatile Blogger award!
ReplyDeleteGood choice. And she's young, too, so added bonus!
ReplyDeleteThis is an interesting, awesome choice. :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Great choice! I'm now following your blog and looking forward to your posts.
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Great to see an unusual choice!
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Claire
What a great choice! Sorry I'm so late in visiting to see who you picked.
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