Writing dialogue should feel a bit like taking dictation from the same part of your brain that comes up with what you actually say all day long. - Jane Espenson
from here.
Preemptive: if you can guess which story I wrote for
3_ships this year, I'll write you the threesome of your choice. That seems fair. (Not that I expect anyone will identify it. But whichever.)
I'm supposed to be cleaning the living room. I can think of thirteen things I'd rather be doing.
My girlfriend will be here tonight and stay for ten days. No promises about LJ-activity during that time.