Of Kryptonite & Supervillain Weaknesses

Every supervillain & superhero has a weakness. An Achilles heel that they must yield to in order to balance out their amazing superpowers.
For some it is a strange & alien substance that renders them powerless in its presence - like chocolate, cheese, coffee, Kryptonite, little French pastries with the icing dusted on the top...
For others, it is as simple as a sale at Nine West, a pair of Diesel jeans, the latest Apple offering, the sleek lines of a new BMW, a house in a prestigious neighbourhood or the intense need to possess a trophy wife & show her off to those high school bullies.
And still for others it's the mere thrill of the SuperSecret. The alter ego & the kick they get out of hiding that other self from those around them, while relishing all the attention their SuperEgo gets.
I, on the other hand, possess numerous weaknesses, which is clearly due to the fact that I am gifted with an impressive array of villainous superpowers.
And while I could wax lyrical about said superpowers, I prefer to leave them shrouded in mystery, since the element of surprise is a key weapon in the supervillain's arsenal & quite useful in certain situations - like a skillful card swap at the Bingo hall...
I will, however, mention that I am utterly powerless in the presence of Star Wars Lego, Belgian chocolate, a good gadget shop, a pair of hot stiletto boots at a good price, a sleek motorbike, a poetic soul, & mesmerising eyes - to name a few & in no particular order...

A word on alter-egos

As a Supervillain, it's essential to have an alter-ego that keeps your enemies guessing.
And no, I'm not talking about an inflated ego - though most Supervillains have those, I'm talking about a secret identity that allows one to blend in with the common man.
While it's important to stand out & be unique, ensuring that the world remembers your supervillainy, no one wants to have their plans go up in smoke because Goody-Two-Shoes Girl caught you early & thwarted your master plan before you got to the good part.
Blending is not only important, but necessary, & a smart Supervillain will be so cleverly disguised, that even their own mother will be surprised when they take over the world.
Here's an excerpt from The Supervillain's Guide to Super Villainy on secret identities:

• Putting on a pair of glasses & brushing the baby curl out of your hair, does not constitute a disguise. Only idiots would fall for that one, and, while there are plenty of those around, there are also a few smart people out there who are going to see past the lame disguise.
• If you're funding your Supervillain gadgets with your alter-ego's business, hide the expenses very well. Sooner or later, someone's going to start snooping around.
• Never have a reporter, private investigator or all-round nosy individual, for a boyfriend/girlfriend/partner/spouse
• If you wear an instantly-recognisable spandex outfit, never ever send it to a laundromat. Do your own washing, or make your side-kick do it.
• Don't let it be known that your alter-ego is a 'friend' of you, the Supervillain. Sooner or later people are going to make the connection...
• Keep your secret identity a secret! The less people know, the better, so that means minions, side-kicks, friends & family members.

Those are just a few wise words for you to consider for now. More updates & tips will be posted soon. In the meantime, look for the book on Amazon.