Scattered thoughts:
Mris is brilliant. Seth has some amazing Scotch. I had an epiphany: when I write a second novel set in a world I created, I’m writing fanfic. Pretty cool, huh?
Category: Steve
Thank you, Lydia!
I’m back from Fourth Street. Near as I can tell, the division of labor is: Lydia and others did the work, I got the glory. I’m good with that.
I hesitate to try to single out anyone’s contributions, because there are so many I’m going to miss. But the discussion was consistently at a high level, and I got epiphanized more than once. My housemates, Reesa and Kit, were clearly in their element all weekend, and it did my heart good. Mrissa needs to be especially singled out for saying Lots Of Smart Things.
It was wonderful seeing my family, and my “family,” and feeling my brain engaged again.
I plan to post more as the results seep into my brain.
Fourth Street Programming
Early this morning Reesa, Kit, and I finished up the first cut of programming for Fourth Street Fantasy Convention. As usual, we’ve already found one panelist who can’t be there at the times her panels are scheduled, but that’s part of the gig.
The current plan is to leave for Minnesota on Tuesday, arriving sometime on Wednesday. A local zombie has agreed to watch the house for us while we’re gone, and we’ll be boarding the pets. See you soon at Fourth Street!
What Should I Talk About?
The Tor/Forge newsletter is featuring Gigolo…uh, Jhegaala...and wants 500-575 words from me about the book, the series, or something related, or maybe something unrelated. I’m drawing a blank. What should I talk about?
Back!
I’m back from Las Vegas, the truck is unloaded (many thanks for all the help!), and as of just now I have internet connection. I’ll be getting caught up on email as soon as possible, then working on Fourth Street programming, on which I’m horribly behind.
Thanks again to those who helped so much with the loading and unloading of the truck.