November 14, 2009

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It’s been a busy few days over here, I tell you what. Thursday night was the big Boneshaker party at 15th Avenue Coffee and Tea, and frankly, it was a blast. I’d had some concerns about turn-out and timing; but Ellen and Suezie rocked the house, Mark was a superlative MC, and a very nice B&N rep named Jessie was present (arranged by Psynde) to sell books. The event was truly a credit to these folks — to their organizational skillz and general awesomeness.

You can see a few pictures here, including shots of yours truly with DJ Eternal Darkness, me and Psynde comparing boots and drinking tea, and my old buddy Avionne from Tennessee — who is here in town with her husband, Gordon (via Scotland, long story).

Then, last night was Aric’s birthday. After birthday presents and red velvet cupcakes,* we got together over at this dark, groovy, chilly little bar called the Stumbling Monk with Torres, John and Krissy, and Kat; and behold, beverages were consumed.

Hmm. What else? Oh yeah – on Friday I got my very first royalty check from Tor, indicating that the Eden Moore series has finally earned out! Everybody, do a little dance with me! [:: shakes it ::] [:: shakes it like a paint mixer ::] I’d long since assumed that the day would never come, but I’ve never before been so happy to be wrong.

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And now for the recent stats for the fabulous urban fantasy adventure about a neurotic vampire/thief and her wealthy blind client, now with Bonus! Cuban drag queen and military intrigue:

Project: Bloodshot
New Words Written: 2080 (meh)
Present Total Word Count: 72,112 words
Goal: 95,000 words by December 12





Things Accomplished in Fiction: Gathered the usual suspects; had conversation about money, what comes next, etc.

Things Accomplished in Real Life: See above, plus housework, errand-running, present-wrapping, day-job work, litter-box changing, short story plotting, researching, reading, and more.

Reason for Stopping: Hubs just got home; we’re going out for a bit, like normal people do on a Saturday night. Just this once.



* He wanted a red velvet cake but I walked everywhere on the hill and couldn’t find a grocery store that had any mix (I won’t buy them premade; but I’ll make them myself without complaint). So I drove out to Trophy Cupcakes and nabbed half a dozen red velvet cupcakes, then topped them with Batman insignias. Because I know my audience, that’s why.

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