Naughty List Frequently Ask Questions
Q: What was the inspiration for this story?
A: Quite some time ago, when Oprah was really into The Secret, one of her guests talked about one of the best ways to find the man of our dreams was to write a list of everything you want in a man. Just like the secret, that would direct your energies to finding that person. Even then it wasn’t a new idea, women have been writing lists of what they wanted in a man for centuries. Probably.
The idea didn’t really find purchase until I read a Christmas submission request. The concept of writing down your dream man lists twisted with the idea of writing with Christmas lists, and more importantly naughty lists.
The other major influence in this work was The Office, specifically the Christmas episode. The episode gave life to the characters, their conflict and the gift giving details of their past Christmas.
Q: What did Callie get Eric for Christmas?
A: As you know Callie is a great gift giver. She won their gift giving challenge three years running. This year she wrapped the spare parts he needs to finish upfitting his truck to be handicap accessible. She found the parts at a savage yard. She also found him some discount carpeting and nice fluffy pillows to put into the van and make inviting for the kids he’s transporting around.
Q: What’s on Callie’s Naughty List?
A: I only know what she has already shared with us. The rest is between Callie and Eric. Though I have faith there’s enough on her list to keep them happy for many many years to come.
A: Quite some time ago, when Oprah was really into The Secret, one of her guests talked about one of the best ways to find the man of our dreams was to write a list of everything you want in a man. Just like the secret, that would direct your energies to finding that person. Even then it wasn’t a new idea, women have been writing lists of what they wanted in a man for centuries. Probably.
The idea didn’t really find purchase until I read a Christmas submission request. The concept of writing down your dream man lists twisted with the idea of writing with Christmas lists, and more importantly naughty lists.
The other major influence in this work was The Office, specifically the Christmas episode. The episode gave life to the characters, their conflict and the gift giving details of their past Christmas.
Q: What did Callie get Eric for Christmas?
A: As you know Callie is a great gift giver. She won their gift giving challenge three years running. This year she wrapped the spare parts he needs to finish upfitting his truck to be handicap accessible. She found the parts at a savage yard. She also found him some discount carpeting and nice fluffy pillows to put into the van and make inviting for the kids he’s transporting around.
Q: What’s on Callie’s Naughty List?
A: I only know what she has already shared with us. The rest is between Callie and Eric. Though I have faith there’s enough on her list to keep them happy for many many years to come.
