Extract of Book, 1 tbsp.

[rj_anderson]

Some recent discussions in superversive's journal, plus an essay by alg about how to successfully pitch a novel to an agent or editor, got me thinking about a problem I've been struggling with for some time. To wit, what is the proper answer to give when relatives, casual friends, and just-met acquaintances ask you, "So what is your book about

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[yunitsa]

Tell me about it - I still haven't figured out a good way out of that. For Paths of Glory, my answer was "It's about this guy...". For my current project it's "It's about this guy and his artist boyfriend...IN SPAAAACE!"

[rj_anderson]

"It's about this fairy and her artist boyfriend NOT IN SPAAAACE!"

You know, that almost works.

[yunitsa]

Together, they fight crime!

[rj_anderson]

That too!

Gosh, you'd almost think you'd read the book!

[yunitsa]

Well, I have, but it was several rewrites back :) I'm sure there's even more wackiness and crime-fighting now.