late comment is lateever_neutralJune 26 2013, 07:30:17 UTC
Thanks for reccing me! It's an honor to be included alongside so many great posts.
Btw, sorry about not commenting on your Buffy-Tara meta. I've been pretty worn down with schoolwork lately. Although I did read and agree with what you said, unfortunately I feel like I don't have anything substantial to add? I'm so out of touch with fandom. Hopefully I can get back into the swing of it soon.
Re: late comment is latered_satin_dollJune 26 2013, 12:38:01 UTC
Thanks for coming by! I'm honored when someone takes the time to even read one of my posts, let alone comment; theres a million other things you could be doing. So please don't feel obligated - there are so many good posts from other people I only wish I could get to. (I have seen your name in the My Guests stats, btw, so I know you've been by. Someone in fandom I admire thinks my shit is worth reading? Best compliment ever. Lurkers rock.)
That meta is really sort of a warm-up act anyway; I think the convo threads of some of my recent posts are more interesting than the posts but isn't that how it's supposed to be? That's what got me into fandom.
I do hope you can get back into it but only when life allows and you really enjoy it? I've missed your fierce and bold intelligence re: the buffyverse. When you say schoolwork you mean your own or are you a teacher (look whose woefully out of touch.)
Re: late comment is lateever_neutralJune 26 2013, 16:01:37 UTC
You are too kind, truly. And the schoolwork is my own -- university work, rather. Less of it now, though, so hopefully more time for fandom discussion.
Re: late comment is latered_satin_dollJune 27 2013, 15:36:39 UTC
Suddenly I miss college *sigh* that sounds like a great combination of subjects - IDK about you but I always loved "cross-curriculum" studies, the overlapping connections from my English lit class to my film class etc. English/Philosophy/Media sounds perfect for that sort of thing, making connections from one to another. (But, enough about me....)
Dare I ask the stupid question, "What do you plan to do with all this?" (Not in a mommy way, mind, but genuinely curious as to how you want to put it all together.)
Re: late comment is lateever_neutralJune 28 2013, 02:56:49 UTC
I totally agree. That's probably one of the things I'm enjoying most about studying.
You may dare. I am basically planning to pursue any career in the Arts. Whether this entails writing or performing or whatever, I haven't totally made up my mind. It has to be something within the creative industries, though, because that is my dreaded calling. :)
Re: late comment is latered_satin_dollJune 28 2013, 12:41:23 UTC
Good luck! Its a very brave thing to follow one's heart and passion. Its a very difficult thing however to focus on a path especially when, if you're like me (and it sounds like) you have a variety of interests. I think that makes someone a richer and more interesting human being; the world wants you to "make a choice". My partner heard that in art school; that painters/sculptors have to develop a "recognizable style" and stick to it because that's what galleries and buyers want; but she's always changing her style because she wants to experiment
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Re: late comment is lateever_neutralJune 28 2013, 13:19:15 UTC
Thanks! Focusing is definitely a challenge. Regrettably, one can't have everything they want.
My sympathies to you, sincerely. Self-doubt is the true evil for an artist, I completely understand. Well, that as well as illness and financial strife and whatnot -- I'm sorry to hear those problems interfered with you doing what you wanted. /o\
The lecture is appreciated, lol. I have to remind myself constantly to be brave and persevere, so your words are really very helpful.
Re: late comment is latered_satin_dollJune 28 2013, 15:09:52 UTC
I have to remind myself constantly to be brave and persevere, so your words are really very helpful.
I hope so! I didn't mean to come off as a gloomy pessimist (or worse - what's the phrase? "Pity ditty." *lol*)
My best friend Kendra, who is nearly half my age but we understand each other completely - money issues, family, illness, the whole ball of wax - has persevered despite everything and she's now got at least three published novels under her belt with another one forthcoming. I am absolutely in awe of her and she reminds me of what someone can do if they try hard enough. (One thing she's done is learned how to use Facebook like a pro to promote herself.)
The article mentions the novel "Inanimate Objects" in the "about the author" section; that's the one where she credited me as one of her "Muses", so I'm probably biased. ;)
Re: late comment is lateever_neutralJune 30 2013, 02:29:51 UTC
Well, that too. /o\
Ooh, those books look very interesting. Urban fantasy is totally my thing. And it's awesome that you made it in the author's note of a published novel, ha!
Re: late comment is latered_satin_dollJune 30 2013, 14:08:08 UTC
Yeah I tend to be a little smug - I mean, pleased - about that. Maybe more than I should? It was an interesting experience because it took her four years to finish (perseverance really does pay, who knew?), and it was very very different when she showed me the first drafts. there was a lot of brainstorming and talking and we just worked together so beautifully on this one.
Also she's one of the few people in my life who asks for my advice and actually listens to what I have to say, whether she uses it or not. Most writers in my experience ask for critiques when what they really want is petting and praise.
FYI - Her novel "Death and Mr Right" has one of the worst covers ever, but it's definitely a "don't judge by it's cover" thing. I wasn't really involved in that one but I read part of the draft and it had me laughing out loud - Death gets fired from his job and lands up rather haplessly in NYC where just getting a pair of glasses is a nightmare.
Btw, sorry about not commenting on your Buffy-Tara meta. I've been pretty worn down with schoolwork lately. Although I did read and agree with what you said, unfortunately I feel like I don't have anything substantial to add? I'm so out of touch with fandom. Hopefully I can get back into the swing of it soon.
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That meta is really sort of a warm-up act anyway; I think the convo threads of some of my recent posts are more interesting than the posts but isn't that how it's supposed to be? That's what got me into fandom.
I do hope you can get back into it but only when life allows and you really enjoy it? I've missed your fierce and bold intelligence re: the buffyverse. When you say schoolwork you mean your own or are you a teacher (look whose woefully out of touch.)
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What subject are you studying?
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Dare I ask the stupid question, "What do you plan to do with all this?" (Not in a mommy way, mind, but genuinely curious as to how you want to put it all together.)
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You may dare. I am basically planning to pursue any career in the Arts. Whether this entails writing or performing or whatever, I haven't totally made up my mind. It has to be something within the creative industries, though, because that is my dreaded calling. :)
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My sympathies to you, sincerely. Self-doubt is the true evil for an artist, I completely understand. Well, that as well as illness and financial strife and whatnot -- I'm sorry to hear those problems interfered with you doing what you wanted. /o\
The lecture is appreciated, lol. I have to remind myself constantly to be brave and persevere, so your words are really very helpful.
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I hope so! I didn't mean to come off as a gloomy pessimist (or worse - what's the phrase? "Pity ditty." *lol*)
My best friend Kendra, who is nearly half my age but we understand each other completely - money issues, family, illness, the whole ball of wax - has persevered despite everything and she's now got at least three published novels under her belt with another one forthcoming. I am absolutely in awe of her and she reminds me of what someone can do if they try hard enough. (One thing she's done is learned how to use Facebook like a pro to promote herself.)
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Your Kendra sounds wow! All the props to her.
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And here I thought it was just clinical depression. Glad to know it's not just me!
Your Kendra sounds wow! All the props to her.
She's really amazing and I'm very proud of her; she's the person I can tell anything to and she to me and we just understand one another. she just had her first book signing in NYC:
http://jasonharrispromotions.org/2013/06/08/writing-and-book-expo-america/
The article mentions the novel "Inanimate Objects" in the "about the author" section; that's the one where she credited me as one of her "Muses", so I'm probably biased. ;)
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Ooh, those books look very interesting. Urban fantasy is totally my thing. And it's awesome that you made it in the author's note of a published novel, ha!
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Also she's one of the few people in my life who asks for my advice and actually listens to what I have to say, whether she uses it or not. Most writers in my experience ask for critiques when what they really want is petting and praise.
FYI - Her novel "Death and Mr Right" has one of the worst covers ever, but it's definitely a "don't judge by it's cover" thing. I wasn't really involved in that one but I read part of the draft and it had me laughing out loud - Death gets fired from his job and lands up rather haplessly in NYC where just getting a pair of glasses is a nightmare.
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