Morning, everybody. Book 8’s release date will be February 2013. This gives us extra time to clean up from its major overhaul. I’m actually still patching a couple spots, and because both Emma and I have been over (and over) this episode so many times, we need to let it rest a bit. Sort of like a roast. Only without the fat. And way more sex. Also, Joy’s sense of humor has once again reared its passive-aggressive head: I still love her despite such provocation. Remember this one?
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It’s eighteen(F) degrees below zero — ambient, without the windchill — right now. That is plenty frickin’ cold. Yikes. On the up side, last Friday I finally just said “screw it,” and figured out how to rebuild this episode so that it’s not the world’s most boring slog ever. I cannot tell you how huge a relief that is. And now to get it done and back into Emma’s hands… Have a great Monday.
Continue ReadingGentle Reminder
Because it’s Monday and I’m having trouble revising, and I’m feeling… oblique, I bring myself a threat about ‘the one you can’t have back,’ in all it’s painfully awkward glory: ETA: OMG trust das editor to come up with the ‘this can also happen when you’re trying too hard’ moment: It wins my vote for the ultimate burn against my maudlin self-pity: (And yes, that really is Jon Bon Jovi playing guitar)
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…and the YouTube war continues. This morning, das Editor sent this vid: Just to be contrary, I parried with: ETA: edited Can’t Find My Way Home because I don’t like the live version as much as this one.
Continue ReadingA Monday By Any Other Name
I’m in that extremely emo part of revisions where everything goes all negative and doubtful and existential. Thank the lord I’m too shallow for this phase to last.
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Guess what das editor got me for a New Year’s gift? Revision notes! #golfclap @self If anyone needs me, I’ll be in the revision dungeon for the next… decade or so. #selfpity
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For those of you celebrating New Year’s, have fun. Make it one to remember, not one to forget. I’m spending part of my morning with book 8, then the rest of the day with family. And the dog, who keeps giving the football meaningful looks. Have a great one.
Continue ReadingThe Santa Signal
Holy holidays, Batman. I hope everyone is having a safe and happy season. I’m sorry it’s been so quiet around here — much cavorting and merry-making to be done, you know. Enjoy however much holiday remains. Things should be back to normal around here by Monday. (Should.)
Continue ReadingFor Das Editor
Because Emma is so very annoyed with me right now, I would also like to ruin this song for her: (This is what happens when you keep your editor spoiler free too long, kids. Don’t try this at home.) ETA: Also this one:
Continue ReadingWhat’s the most exciting thing about this Monday? My manicure. And I am grateful for that. To quote a phrase, be excellent to each other.
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