Since I just got turned down by Hodder Uk because Weaver is "too gentle" or some shite, I'm all about the derisive snorting right now.
And yup. Astarte's totally right about the whiplash, although I'm generally a pretty confident writer.
Willow: Something evil-crashed to earth in this. Then it broke out and slithered away to do badness.
Giles: Well, in all fairness, we don't really know about the "slithered" part. Anya: No, no, I'm sure it frisked about like a fluffy lamb.
'Never Leave Me'
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deborah grabien - Mar 05, 2004 9:01:38 am PST #3440 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Steph L. - Mar 05, 2004 11:17:18 am PST #3441 of 10001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Cause it's one of those women who is thinking she's deep and fucked up, when really, that's life, huh?
I'm experiencing that in my writing class. One woman is reading from her novel-in-progress, which people are fucking PRAISING, when all I can think is: (1) "You are the Mary Sue of PAIN, sweetheart," and (2) "You're not the only one who's experienced shit in her life, sweetheart."
But then I think perhaps I'm terribly mean.
erikaj - Mar 05, 2004 1:08:47 pm PST #3442 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
I'd be inclined to think you're right, Tep. We share a brain so frequently. Unless she brought something really new to the table, in terms of telling the story. Cause some stories are more about the telling than what happens.At least, that is what I hope, since I so seldom have anything dramatic to write.
Liese S. - Mar 05, 2004 1:34:43 pm PST #3443 of 10001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Oooh. I like to write while looking out the window. Particularly if I'm working on the laptop and riding in the car.
I'll have to try the monitor off thing at some point. Don't think it's a laptop option, though.
Katie M - Mar 05, 2004 6:14:16 pm PST #3444 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
Okay, here's a question: When did "women" become an adjective? I flinch every time I see it, and it's getting old. ("Women faculty" being the most recent offender in my life. I mean, you wouldn't say "men faculty." What's wrong with "female"?)
deborah grabien - Mar 05, 2004 6:22:11 pm PST #3445 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Katie, good question and it sends me into bruxism code red, as well.
I mean, there've always been the "women drivers/men drivers" thing, but that's equal footing.
Fuckers.
(why yes, still cranky)
erikaj - Mar 05, 2004 6:27:44 pm PST #3446 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
" But other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how'd you like the play?"
deborah grabien - Mar 05, 2004 6:32:42 pm PST #3447 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
" But other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how'd you like the play?"
Too much exposition....
Katie M - Mar 05, 2004 6:33:49 pm PST #3448 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
Well, at least I know that I'm not insane - or if I am, so are you. That's a relief.
(I also stress "ass" when I say harassment. I'm a wild woman!)
deborah grabien - Mar 05, 2004 6:34:59 pm PST #3449 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
I'm a wild woman!
Dudesse, I tear tags of mattresses, without buying them first.
SCREW the penalty of law.