Death is your art. You make it with your hands day after day. That final gasp, that look of peace. And part of you is desperate to know: What's it like? Where does it lead you? And now you see, that's the secret. Not the punch you didn't throw or the kicks you didn't land. She really wanted it. Every Slayer has a death wish. Even you.

Spike ,'Conversations with Dead People'


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Astarte - Sep 23, 2003 9:05:04 am PDT #1996 of 10001
Not having has never been the thing I've regretted most in my life. Not trying is.

When Madrigal asked if I was Astarte Rainbow (from another board, I guess) I actually snorted to myself.

Nope, not me...

I like complexity and contrast, but I'm not big with the oxymoron names, and that is definitely one.


Susan W. - Sep 23, 2003 1:59:49 pm PDT #1997 of 10001
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights

I started it way back in 2001. I barely touched it at all for months at a time, during the Great Job Search Angst of 2002. It's flawed, it's a first effort, and will need plenty of hard work before it's ready for public consumption. But...

I did it. I wrote a novel. I finished what I started, proved I had it in me, proved I'm not just a quitter, that I can push past my own laziness and fears. I wrote a BOOK.

No force in the 'verse can stop me.


Betsy HP - Sep 23, 2003 2:01:32 pm PDT #1998 of 10001
If I only had a brain...

And the trumpets sounded for her on the other side.

BRAVA! GO SUSAN!


Daisy Jane - Sep 23, 2003 2:02:23 pm PDT #1999 of 10001
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."

So happy for you Susan. Can't wait to get it at the local bookstore.


Sean K - Sep 23, 2003 2:02:28 pm PDT #2000 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

YAY SUSAN!!!


Theodosia - Sep 23, 2003 2:02:30 pm PDT #2001 of 10001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

t strews flowers and glitter whilst singing hosannas The difference between a wannabee and an author, at least according to some: authors finish.


Dana - Sep 23, 2003 2:04:27 pm PDT #2002 of 10001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

Rock on, Susan.


Astarte - Sep 23, 2003 2:07:43 pm PDT #2003 of 10001
Not having has never been the thing I've regretted most in my life. Not trying is.

Woohooo!!!! Congratulations, Susan!!!


deborah grabien - Sep 23, 2003 2:09:23 pm PDT #2004 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.

Susan, I got the nice agent lady over there. Whenever you're ready....

You done good.


Consuela - Sep 23, 2003 2:10:22 pm PDT #2005 of 10001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

Way to go, Susan! You're an inspiration to us all.

t sadly ponders the barely-started space opera on my hard drive