This is why it's really just a namedrop, not a Story.

I bet I can make it a story.

In fact, it's a fanfuckingtastic story.

Dear god, I had so much coffee.

You could totally make it a story, Allyson.

Actually, I'm pretty sure I'll make it a story, but not yet -- it's too close still.

Mother's Day isn't until next Sunday, right?

pleasesayyespleasesayyes

Yes, Jesse. May 8th.

Awesome, thanks. Luckily, in my family Mother's Day is just a card holiday, but that card better get there on time!

Is there any chance that anybody near by happens to have a copy of Albee's "The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?" (And before anyone mentions it, YES, I'm aware that it recently had a run at the Taper.) I'm required to read and write a paper on it, but the libraries on campus do not have copies, the bookstore does not have a copy, the Barnes and Noble at the Grove does not have a copy, and the internet does not have an online copy. I have not yet checked the LA public library, simply because it was really difficult for me to get a library card the last time I tried, and I haven't tried since then. I was supposed to go to Samuel French this morning, but the friend I was supposed to go with ran out of time for the trip, so we have plans to go Monday, but I'm nervous that those might fall through as well.

So... by any chance, does anyone have a copy of "The Goat" by Edward Albee?

Edited, because I forgot to mention that I enjoyed Jesse's namedrop story.

Sorry, Alibelle. In my plan I am Goatless.

Hec, I forgot to say, one of the scientists recommended your book to me.

I said, "I know him!"

Coool! I love stories like that.

And then we were talking about books, and I mentioned mine, and what it's about. And he looked shocked, like I was a weirdo for the online friend stuff. Like I am a crazyperson.

That's how all the non-writers think of writers. Exept for the readers.

I think publishing this may be an uphill battle.

You may be surprised. If nothing else, Buffistas would pad your sales quite a bit. My co-editor, Kim, is also a master of promotion which has helped our books a lot. You already have that skill, so you can pitch to small publishers by noting they're getting an experienced event-planner in the bargain.

It's okay. Thanks, Hec.

I'll ask tomorrow, but a friend of mine may still have her copy of The Goat, she was the assistant sound designer on the taper production.