I don't know...Mom wouldn't, because she'd be insane going without deodorant that long. She's insane about floss, deo, and mouthwash. My brother and I joke that we'll know she's dying if she doesn't care about them any more. Or it could be like "Detective, Mom's out of floss. This was no accident!"
Well, quite a lot of fuss. If I didn't know better, I'd think we were dangerous.
Mal ,'Bushwhacked'
The Great Write Way
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erikaj - Sep 26, 2003 7:41:51 am PDT #2054 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
deborah grabien - Oct 01, 2003 9:43:07 am PDT #2055 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
WHOOOOOOHOOOO!
Crossposted with Bitches - the first official reviews of Weaver:
Kirkus, after a (somewhat flawed, as in they got some basic names and stuff wrong) summary, ended the review with:
"....Although unthreatening ghosts produce low-voltage thrills, pastoral warmth and sunny prose from Grabien (Plainsong, 2000, etc.) entertain.
And THANK YOU, CHIKAT! today's Library Journal review:
"Filled with charm, personality, and wit, this is the first entry in an intriguing new series featuring the ghosts of characters in old English ballads. Strongly recommended for most collections.
YeeeeeHAW!
Consuela - Oct 01, 2003 9:57:39 am PDT #2056 of 10001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Aw, that's marvelous. Congratulations, Deb!
Katie M - Oct 01, 2003 9:57:47 am PDT #2057 of 10001
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
That's faboo, Deb!
deborah grabien - Oct 01, 2003 10:08:02 am PDT #2058 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Now to gnaw nails for a "Publishers Weekly" review. Gronk.
deborah grabien - Oct 01, 2003 10:17:21 am PDT #2059 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Ahem. From my editor:
I saw the Kirkus yesterday, and I am happy enough with it, but the LJ is absolutely GREAT! I hadn't seen that one yet. Thanks for sending it. Onward and upward.
Show me the moooooneeeeeey......
Am-Chau Yarkona - Oct 01, 2003 10:32:48 am PDT #2060 of 10001
I bop to Wittgenstein. -- Nutty
Great! Well done, deb!
Deena - Oct 01, 2003 6:42:04 pm PDT #2061 of 10001
How are you me? You need to stop that. Only I can be me. ~Kara
Deb, I told Greg about the reviews. He's very excited for you and plans to point them out to his boss. Go you!
Susan, I was woefully behind, so I knew you had finished, but I didn't know there was a party in this thread about it. Happy finishing. You inspire me.
Deb, if you go to Toronto, it's only a couple of hours or so on to Cleveland. You can bunk with us, comfy couch, comfy beds, it would work. Not well, but, you know... I have to try.
Susan W. - Oct 01, 2003 8:37:39 pm PDT #2062 of 10001
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
Thanks, Deena!
I just posted a draft pitch for the conference in my LiveJournal, friends-locked for a little more privacy. I've never done one of these before, so I'd appreciate any feedback and suggestions--let me know if you'd like to read it and I haven't friended you. I think it needs to be shorter, and I'm frustrated by what a pale shadow it already is. It's just not a plotty story. It's all dialogue and character interaction and nuance, and I don't know how to pitch that.
sj - Oct 01, 2003 9:45:40 pm PDT #2063 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Congratulations on the great review, deb!