five things for a lunch break

[lagilman]

First, a major *omg ouch hug* to my HarperCollins friends. May the reaper pass lightly over your departments....

Second: forget about the damned groundhog: just ask Boomer. The meatloaf came over, sat down on my lap, got up, and left behind an entire kitten-worth of fur on my jeans and sweater. Winter's over!

Third: The difference between Bonnie and Wren is that Bonnie not only knows what tête-à-tête means, she uses it properly in a sentence. And can spell it right the first time, which makes her unlike her author (I keep getting the accent hashes confused).

Fourth: The vamp results have come back and my TSH levels have once again gone into the "uh-oh" range. As expected, and it certainly 'Splains A Lot about my recent lack of focus/concentration. Hopefully, better living through chemistry will kick in soon. *kicks thyroid*

Fifth: There will be a galley slaves mailing soon. Stand by and prepare to row!

EtA: And a sixth thing being a major woot! to Mary Robinette Kowal, who just did a two-book deal with Tor for Shades of Milk and Honey (described as "Jane Austin with magic") and a sequel! Best Agent Evah Jenn Jackson gets another notch in her bandolier. *grin*

I have not been a Productive Writer this morning. That will change in the next hour or so, damn it.

Comments

[ceosanna.livejournal.com]

You don't happen to need more slaves, do you?

[lagilman]

full up at the moment, but if we have drop-off, I will put the word out!

[corvidophile.livejournal.com]

for a moment there i read that as "galley slaves will be mailed soon" ... was going to give you my address...

[filamena.livejournal.com]

Ugh. As much as I like the idea of self publishing in theory, I don't want to live a world where its the only option because all the Publishing houses have closed. Scary stuff.

That said, excited to see the galleys when they come in! I'd even hold my breath if I thought that would help.

-Filamena

[neadods.livejournal.com]

(described as "Jane Austin with magic")

So far I've seen four books described like that. And I've generally like 'em all!

[autojim.livejournal.com]

Hope the chemistry gets sorted. You're far too young and way too devastatingly beautiful to have to worry about that.

[lagilman]

*snort*

It's a simple enough matter, once pinpointed. It just means more visits to the vamps. *sigh* I''m on a first-name basis with the techs, now.

[autojim.livejournal.com]

I understand that all too well. I'm going to miss my favorite Transylvanian phlebotomist (I swear I am not making this up) at the hospital lab in MI. Besides being very good at her job and very pleasant, she is suitably genre-savvy to enjoy her status as a vampire. :)

[handlebar605.livejournal.com]

Not having a thyroid any more, I was wondering if you mean that your TSH was low?

I had Papillary Thyroid Cancer two years ago & at this time, the docs can find no trace of cancer in me.

[lagilman]

Means it's too high -- I've been dealing with hypothyroidism for a number of years now, and every once in a while meds need to be adjusted. It was just a severe spike this time. Some of the warning signs for me tend to be a lack of physical energy and a fracturing of my concentration. Two very bad things when multitasking on a regular basis....

Congrats on Two-and-Clear!