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.

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.