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So remember how I was going out for Halloween as Black Canary? Well I did! And we had a great time! Except NOBODY KNEW WHO I WAS. Everyone, and I mean like five different random strangers at least, thought I was Lady Gaga. *sigh* I mean, really. If I was going as Lady Gaga, I would have worn an entire supermarket on my head, topped with feathers ( Read more... )

So, hey, let's have some non-keratoconus things on this here journal, eh?

But of course, before we do, the newest donation to the auctions for my eye surgery costs is a handmade Wizard of Oz plush monkey, and it sounds adorable. So go check it (and the other stuff) out ( Read more... )

Linkspam time! This time, because I love you all (well I always do, but I'm less tired now) my links will have CATEGORIES. And ACTUAL TITLES. And COMMENTARY. Maybe. Some of them. WOO.

Publishing

Dos and Don'ts in Query Letter-Writing

And a bit of query letter advice geared more towards screenplays

Random House admits concern over Apple agency ( Read more... )

Well, the North American Discworld Convention 2009 is over, and I have finally managed to recover somewhat (caught a cold on the way home, blah). By accounts I've heard from all quarters thus far, the con has been considered a big success by all, including Sir Terry himself! At the Gala Banquet, he said, "This IS the best Discworld Convention ever ( Read more... )

Oh. Em. Gee. I just discovered the "Who's Who" in DC comics series that mightygodking has been posting over in scans_daily, and it is cracktastically funny. Not only are a lot of the old "lost" comic book characters really, really lame (although there are a few good ones that could do with revival), but his commentary kills me. I highly recommend, even if you don't follow ( Read more... )