I just wanted to wish a Happy Ostara to those who celebrate it, and a happy first day of spring to those who don't ( Read more... )

WritingSo I got back my novel, and the response was...confusing. I got not one but two letters from two different editors. One was an encouraging, the same a before. She was encouraging, but had problems with it still - some I agreed with, some I didn't - and didn't think my style was mature enough yet. She also thought it wasssThe other was a ( Read more... )

Happy New Year to all, and sorry for the long eras of radio silence ( Read more... )

I have been very absent. I was a zombie immediately after finishing my novel, and just went through two weeks of LJ f-list ( Read more... )

Those who follow me on Facebook know already - the deed is done. Today I sent my novel out again to the editor who liked the premise when I sent it out the first time. I have been revising it for one year and two weeks ( Read more... )

Sorry for the late lack of communication. I have been immersed in preparing to send my novel out. It looks like I will be sending it out as planned on Tuesday ( Read more... )

Well, after a six-month hiatus, I have finally updated my historical blog. In my defence, I had to research the history of golf in Canada for background. It was painful ( Read more... )

The next thing on my to-review pile are the two graphic novels of Jeff Lemire that maidenofirisa gave me, The Nobody and Sweet Tooth. Short review: The Nobody is good, and Sweet Tooth is excellent.

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So for anyone who's wondering what's been going on with me outside of the book reviews, it's been mostly dull punctuated with occasional fun social events - a couple of great birthdays, a late-night movie viewing, Pride, a trip out west.

Last night was jenjoou's birthday party. Which is always a wonderful event - not just because she is a wonderful ( Read more... )

Just thought I'd stop in to wish a happy Lughnassadh/Lammas to those who celebrate it - and a happy August to those who don't.

em_fish and I had a lovely afternoon chez jenjoou today. Other than that, it's been a quiet day of writing (twice my daily quota), and cleaning the apartment (mostly) top to bottom ( Read more... )