Gayle Lynds's Blog: Books & Life, Etc. - Posts Tagged "james-bond"
Ex-CIA officer Francine Mathews (now a thriller writer) divulges the REAL reason she joined The Agency.
"I wanted it all: the cat suit, the thigh holster, the midnight assignation under a bridge in Prague."
On why Bond girls always die: the stilettos. Francine's advice,
"Far better to wear combat boots, as I did. Provided you carry a particular shade of lipstick in your gear—MAC's Chili will do just fine—that pairs brilliantly with camouflage."
And when her son stereotyped gender roles, Mathews answered,
"Remember, Sweetie. It's Mommie who knows how to fire a grenade gun. Not Daddy."
Read her story here: http://bit.ly/1RwU0G2
Francine Mathews
