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.
GO SUSAN!!! WOO HOO!!!
Travers: Perhaps you'll favor us with a demonstration while we're here. Buffy: You mean, like, right now? 'Cause, already had my recommended daily dose of fights tonight.
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victor infante - Sep 23, 2003 2:55:55 pm PDT #2011 of 10001
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
Rebecca Lizard - Sep 23, 2003 4:41:10 pm PDT #2012 of 10001
You sip / say it's your crazy / straw say it's you're crazy / as you bicycle your soul / with beauty in your basket
Susan, that's excellent news. Congratulations.
deborah grabien - Sep 23, 2003 4:52:51 pm PDT #2013 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
(rubbing hands gleefully)
Damn, I do like seeing writers write.
Anne W. - Sep 23, 2003 5:03:03 pm PDT #2014 of 10001
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Yay, Susan!!!!! I'm so proud and happy for you I'm teary-eyed. How very, very exciting!
Steph L. - Sep 23, 2003 5:12:46 pm PDT #2015 of 10001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Susan, you ROCK!!!!!
Well, you WRITE!!!!!!
Congratulations!!!!!
Liese S. - Sep 23, 2003 7:55:14 pm PDT #2016 of 10001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Yay, Susan!!!
(I would like to point out, for the record, that the above excess punctuation marks are uncharacteristic, and merely the product of vicarious exuberance. I am in no way responsible for their impact, however, they are meant in the most heartfelt manner. Please resume your congratulatory spirit.)
sj - Sep 24, 2003 10:12:02 am PDT #2017 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
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.
YAY SUSAN!!!
deborah grabien - Sep 24, 2003 10:49:15 am PDT #2018 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Hooookay. The dance begins in earnest.
From my editor, re a trip to (gah) the East Coast:
There's no doubt that if you could get here we could get you appearances, or signings, or readings (with music yet) at bookstores; certainly the three or four mystery bookstores here (Partners and Crime does the best author events) and quite possible Barnes and Noble - possibly other things as well, like a library reading.
We could most probably do something of the same in the Boston area. And maybe we could think something special up, like an interview for one of the papers about your checkered career.
Leave out the "checkered career - because no way in hell, thanks - and this does sound as if they're willing to push it.
Off to check Skymiles accounts.
Steph L. - Sep 24, 2003 10:57:52 am PDT #2019 of 10001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
I read Eyes in the Fire while on the bike at the gym, and it could have kept me there for longer than 30 minutes, if I hadn't had to get back to work.
Loving it. LOVING it.
JohnSweden - Sep 24, 2003 11:02:13 am PDT #2020 of 10001
I can't even.
like an interview for one of the papers about your checkered career.
She needs a good editor. "fascinating career", "compelling writer's journey" perhaps. Checkered? Nah. I sniff pejorative.
So, I gather they don't want to spring for your flight, from the "if you could get here"? Hmph. Can you get expenses for accommodation then crash with friends to compensate?
Woo and also Hoo on the possible EC trip, sounds great.