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.
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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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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.
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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.)
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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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Das inbox says I’m not quite done answering questions yet. Q: What ever happened to The Nights of Yes? A: The Nights of Yes is a standalone erotic romance that has been back-burnered while I work on Fantasy Heights. Someday I’ll get the story into fighting shape. I swear it, though so far, the only progress made is the purchase of the cover art image. Q: You said something about a paranormal standalone?A: Yep. Its working title is The Dead Machine, which will obviously have to change. It’s connected to Fantasy Heights in a wildly roundabout fashion. The connection has to do with a certain contraption seen in Wish Her Well. Aside from these… Read More
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FAQ Day! Q: Why does it take so long to write an episode?A: I can show you part of the reason. I spent most of my weekend staring at this: That’s one corner of the storyboard wall where I keep track of characters and conflicts. It’s weird, but sometimes it helps to be able to stand up, pace, and physically move pieces and parts around. And all of this so that no one can say “I totally knew that would happen.” (I can’t show the rest of the storyboard because someone *cough* HUSBAND *cough* wrote something lewd over to the right in black permanent marker.) Another reason for the lulls between… Read More
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