Melpomene the Muse: So what do you think of the new plan for Book 2?

J.K.: Um...

Mel: Oh come on! It makes perfect sense! Ms. Agent liked the proposal, right?

J.K.: *grins* Yeah, she did.

Mel: So...tell me what you think? Am I good or what?

J.K.: You're good, but I also think you're sick and twisted.

Mel: *buffs nails on toga* Well, yes, I do what I can ( Read more... )

After a whirlwind two weeks, I'm finally back in Mobile.

From July 1 through July 7, I was in Bloomington, Minnesota at CONvergence. It totally ROCKED! I had the best time and am seriously considering going back next year. Thanks to all the CONvergence Staff for making me feel welcome and for putting on one of the most amazingly fantastic cons I've ( Read more... )

J.K.: July is fast approaching, which means I'll be returning to the road for the second leg of the "Lifeless Eyes Tour" to promote CRIMSON SWAN. First stop will be in Bloomington (Minneapolis/St. Paul), Minnesota and CONvergence. Here's Melpomene the Muse of Tragedy with an update. Take it away, Mel!

Mel: Thank you, J. K., for that marvelous ( Read more... )

Melpomene the Muse: Uh, J. K., what are you doing?

J. K.: Working on the proposal for Book 2.

Mel: Looks to me like you're playing on Twitter.

J. K.: I had a direct message. It required a response.

Mel: Which you sent thirty minutes ago.

J. K.: Bite me.

Mel: Is that your response for everything?

J. K.: At the moment, yes.

Mel: So if I do this -- *bashes J ( Read more... )

And there was much rejoicing... Yay!

*Melpomene the Muse: It's about freakin' time! I thought I was going to have to call in reinforcements and order more Writer Motivating Devices. Geez. I'm exhausted!*

CRIMSON SWAN revisions are finally done and off to the editor!

*Mel: Oh, Happy Dance of Murderous Joy, you actually sent it. After staying up for 26 ( Read more... )

After much consideration, I, Melpomene the Muse of Tragedy, do hereby decree that author Jeannie Holmes may suspend final revisions for the creative work titled CRIMSON SWAN for a period of no less than and no more than eight (8) hours for the sole purpose of sleeping. Once said period has passed author Jeannie Holmes must return to her place of ( Read more... )

The following New Year's Resolutions have been made by the kitties. They asked me to announce them so the resolutions become a matter of public record. Why the kitties felt is necessary is a mystery, but here goes:

Chaos -- "I resolve to sleep less, get more exercise, and lose weight. I also resolve to spend less time guarding the litter box when ( Read more... )

Melpomene the Muse of Tragedy: Did you like my Delayed Spark of Inspiration?

J. K.: Yeah...when it finally hit today.

Mel: It was supposed to go off yesterday.

J. K.: I had a dentist appointment yesterday.

Mel: Good thing I put that CRIMSON SWAN edit specific delay on it, huh?

J. K.: Yeah, I would've been super pissed if I had inspiration seeping out of ( Read more... )

Muse: *raises Club of Inspiration* Prepare to be smitten!

J. K.: *watching NFL football* Huh?

Muse: *bashes J. K. over the head with Club*

J. K.: Ow! *clutching head and cursing* Mel! I'm trying to watch the game!

Melpomene the Muse of Tragedy: Oh, stop whining, you big baby. It's a Delayed Spark of Inspiration. It's on a timer. It won't go kaboom ( Read more... )

Oh, Happy Dance of Murderous Joy! I'm free! I'm free!

Monday, I submitted the final academic paper I shall (hopefully) ever write. Now I'm "unofficially" graduated! Yay! *happy dance of murderous joy* As Mater (of Disney's CARS) would say, "I'm happier than a tornado in a trailer park!"

Yesterday was my celebratory "'F' me -- I cleared it!" vacation ( Read more... )