Huh. How so?

Don't mind me. I was just writing my column and being whiny because I couldn't get one idea to transition to the next without feeling forced. I finally -- three cigarettes and some storming around the apartment later -- got it figured out.

Oh, non-fiction? Yep, I totally understand the tricky in those transitions. My own usual method of handling is to go write some fiction as a palate-clearer.

Deb, essay feedback just sent -- late, as always.

Heh. Amy, got it and backflung. Your question about the hard word limit, the answer is, yep: right around 1500 words. Editor likes it as is, and I'm not heavily invested in this one, since it's really a favour to my friend Victoria Zackheim, who asked on behalf of this editor. Since Victoria got me the Seal Press spot, I owe her. Personally, I think this particular essay could have used another two pages, but hopefully, this will do.

Gus, you are worth your weight in bauxite.

Ouch.

Deb, I got with [Minneapolis author]. She got me a thing at a bookstore she has a relationship with. That is probably good, right up to the point where I tank the talk.

Gus, the thing to remember about that kind of public appearance is that the audience has neither animus nor bloodlust. They're rooting for you all the way - if your surname was Bush or Rove, that might be a different deal, but they want to see you do well.

It's a good starting point, that realisation.

Some writing ~ma requested. I'm doing the rough draft for my first college paper in, oh....32 years. I am 340 words into 1400. I know, easy peasy considering the amount of words most of you write on a daily basis, but I haven't written like this ever.

So, ~ma, please??

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