Tomorrow I'll probably start some freelance work. I used to put a Chinese version of a journal online at my previous job. They ran out of money to do it about the time I left, so no one learned how. Now they have the money for it and no one is willing/able to figure out how to do it.

So they called me and offered me about four times what I made to do it while I was working for them. I didn't leave because I hated them or anything, so I said sure.

Relatedly, the TAL story on a bank takeover a couple of weeks ago was fascinating.

We heard that in the car while driving back from a weekend away. Really incredible--the armies of folks going through every scrap of info in such a short time.

Just got back from the dentist. I thought I still had to pay for my cleaning from two weeks ago and feared I'd have to pay a bit more for my permanent crown today, but when I stopped at the receptionist, she said I only owed $11--yay!

So, I stopped at the Jewish deli on my way home and splurged on extra lean corned beef, sweet and sour meatballs, and some fresh-baked bagels with veggie cream cheese. Yummmm. The corned beef is the best ever, but it's expensive ($15.50/lb), so I've only gotten sandwiches in the past, not buying it by weight. I'm looking forward to lots of sandwiches made at home in the next week or so. I was tempted by their kugel, but I passed.

The Dairy Queen next door to the deli knows their customers--they had handwritten signs wishing Happy Passover and offering flourless ice cream cakes.

Zombies mash-up author receives rumored $575,000 for Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies author Seth Grahame-Smith, whose Jane Austen mash-up has more than 120,000 copies in print since its publication April 1, has just inked a two-book deal with Grand Central Press for a rumored $575,000, Publishers Weekly reported. Grand Central Press would not comment on the size of the advance.

Grahame-Smith's first book for Grand Central Press, which currently has no release date, will be Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. The proposal for the new novel sold at auction Wednesday, and the story is a loose sketch of Lincoln's life with one twist—our 16th president is the world's most skilled vampire hunter.

A film proposal has already started circulating, with the William Morris agency handling film rights.

What's next? Shirley Temple: Necromancer?

Oh, ita - are you still looking for bare feet?

I'm on a train to Michigan. I should have brought snacks, but I am soothed by the fact that my train currently is on time and I'll be devouring an enormous pizza shortly after I arrive.

I think it is time to go home.

Zombies mash-up author receives rumored $575,000 for Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

::sigh::

At this point, if I DID have a good idea for a paranormal/vampire book, I'm so perverse, I'd probably fight like hell against writing it. Just... 'cause.

Work is slow. I have already filled out 1.5 divorce forms. There are just two I have to get done for the initial filing. After that...a BUNCH more.

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I've never seen so many old old photos of gay couples....