By Kathleen Scheibling, Executive Editor
I have a crush on this man. His name is Taika Waititi and he’s from New Zealand. I’ve always wanted to go to New Zealand because it looks beautiful.
Taika is also beautiful.
He also has qualities I admire in a man – primarily a sense of humour that showcases his intelligence.
I mean, the dude is smart. But maybe a bit shy?
Also, do you know the level of confidence it takes to pull off a pineapple-print onesie? Not everyone has the legs for this, but Taika does. Ok, apparently it’s a shirt and shorts but it looks like a onesie.
Taika is a writer, actor and director. He has directed several small independent films, like Boy, What We Do in the Shadows and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, which I thought was one of the best films of last year. Apparently I should have made my ovations known to him before he became so famous. Now he’ll never notice me because he’s too busy hanging out with his good buddies from his movie Thor: Ragnarok.
But, y’know, they could come along and we could all go out for drinks. I’m sure it would be really nice.
To me, Taika Waititi looks like a Harlequin hero. Romance authors of New Zealand – can you write me a story with a sexy hero who is tall, athletic, handsome, smart and funny? Maybe for Dare you’d have to play up the sexy and tone down the silly a bit. But just a bit. Humour is hot – but it has to be smart.
4 replies on “My Editor Crush: Taika Waititi”
He’s a cutie. Hunt for the Wilderpeople is a family favorite. (Like a sheep trapped in a maze designed by wolves.)
Smexy dude!
I loved What We Do In The Shadows so much. I approve of your crush!
New Zealand!!! My visit to the south and north islands of New Zealand was one of those adventures I still to this day cannot believe it actually happened. Talk about breathtaking landscape….
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I spent the entire shutdown working. Had no time to wind down. I didn’t see my son much when school shutdown. My one co worker was told to stay home for 3 weeks so I picked up her hours. This year has been really crappy.
Ugh, Janell. Here’s hoping the rest of your summer is better.
Thanks for the info, Carol! Everyone is different in how they deal with the shutdown! I stay at home all the time since I don’t work so I haven’t been too effected but my shopping and errands sure have been effected!
Valri, I’ve been doing most of my shopping online. My local Target is still low on some items – mostly cleaning supplies. Grocery store is pretty much back to normal. Most of the dining in our town is outdoor. I can’t imagine have school-age kids!
Wow–getting your creative process on track must have been daunting–especially with “extra-large dog” glad to have you home. You don’t like coffee–I love coffee and have enjoyed my fortifying 2 cups in the morning even more than usual! How as COVID affected your story lines and characterizations? Best Wishes for all releases!
Interesting question, Virginia. You’ll have to tell me if the tone of my “COVID” books changed any! LOL
Life has changed so much! My dad passed Feb 2. The assisted living facility my folks were at went into hardcore lockdown the beginning of March. Mom couldn’t leave her apartment for 4 months! She was on the third floor, Will be 89 in two months & doesn’t use the phone. My husband and I remodeled the lower level completely and moved her in with us July 1. What a life change and difficult transition for the 3 of us! But we’re working thru it!