the cats think something's up. they're making me nervous....

First off -- condolences to my friends out there in the heat-baked lands who don't enjoy springtime temps of 90+ (and you wanted me to MOVE out there? Um....no. Thank you. I'll keep my rainy-and-60 Spring, thanks muchly)
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I have a post up @ Bookview Cafe, talking about the joys (not) of dealing with a copy-edit, and when it's okay to admit that you need help...
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On a not-quite-related note, I'm on several publishing-oriented news and job lists. This teaser-link came through one today, and all I could think was "OMG, seriously? No, seriously?"

You’re so Perfect for the Job Why Don’t They Call You Back?
If you have been applying for jobs without not a lot of success you are not alone, most job applicants complain about exactly the same thing. Lot’s of application, lot’s of resumes, no interviews, no callbacks.…

Life Lesson: Anything that makes me feel good about MY proofreading skills? Bad, bad, and also bad. *facepalm*
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On the writing front, I 'only' got 2,000 new words yesterday in Word War but they were fun bits, including possibly the worst interruption of a sexual fantasy ever. *grin* Also put down about 750 words on a new story, and have figured out what it wants to do, which is always nice. Ahead of schedule, even. No work on PoL, though, due to Social Life Interrupting. Today is All About PoL. After Word War, anyway.
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Okay, onward to the Castle-squee.

( First Kitten, now the White Whale... )

Calling on the Fannish Intelligence Patrol!

All right. For those of you who've been following/heard of/been nauseated by the Rabid Fan-Entitlement Ho Stupidity of the "Russet Noon" bladerdash? Checkit:

http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2009/04/20/potato-moon-rising/

This is going to be entirely satirical, and thus legitimately protected by copyright. In honor of the woman who has inspired this, the title will be “Potato Moon” (since when I hear russet I tend to think of spuds rather than the color.) The first chapter will be written by my daughter, “Twilight” fan Ariel David (with a slightly snarky polish by me.) Just as its inspiration is supposed to be, it will be a sequel to “Twilight” written from the point of view of the werewolf character (at least to start out). The cover (created by Glenn) will be posted on line on Wednesday to whet your appetite and the first chapter will go live Friday at 9 AM. And everyone and anyone is invited to participate in the ensuing round robin.


Go forth and mock, my children. Every time you mock an idiot, somewhere a smart fan gets her wings...

*ahem*

I've been sitting on this, figuratively, for a month until I got the okay to post it. This isn't the final polished version, but at least you'll know what to look for now.

( behold the cover squee )

Yeah, I'm pleased. Nitpicking all the way to the shelf, but pleased. :-D