"Give me 69 years, another season in this hell."

[greygirlbeast]

Today I'm not speaking. I may not be speaking tomorrow either. I last did this several years ago (2006?), and found it unexpectedly comforting*. And just now I need comfort. Also, it helps my cough. I've not said anything for the last eight hours. Oh, and no, I'm not observing Nyepi, Balinese "Day of Silence." But it is an interesting coincidence.

Comments

[greygirlbeast]

I'll be there to read it because I'm sick of het-love.

Apparently, it's all the rage. Who knew?

[mellawyrden]

I'm thrilled to the point of hyperventillation that your protagonists will be queer teens, with no apologies. Good luck on your vocal rest. It really does help when one has a throat ailment. Actors in our department walk around with little notepads or etch-a-sketches (or magna-doodles? the one with the little "pen") to communicate when they want a rest. Especially don't whisper.

[greygirlbeast]

Actors in our department walk around with little notepads or etch-a-sketches (or magna-doodles? the one with the little "pen") to communicate when they want a rest.

Yep. I'm relying on pen and paper.

[sovay]

And, by the way, I'd really love to hear some feedback on #63.

Well, as previously stated: my God, that illustration.

The Question@Hand should definitely become a semi-regular feature.

[greygirlbeast]

Well, as previously stated: my God, that illustration.

It's more a sort of metaphor, than anything.

The Question@Hand should definitely become a semi-regular feature.

If I can only continue devising suitable questions...

[sovay]

It's more a sort of metaphor, than anything.

It's very beautiful. I'm sorry you can't use it as a frontispiece for The Drowning Girl-maybe a limited edition, in the same way Subterranean did that run of Low Red Moon?

Re: Sirenia #63

[greygirlbeast]

I enjoyed Chapter 2 of 'The Drowning Girl: A Memoir', particularly the conversational dance of Imp and Abalyn cautiously getting to know one another. Imp is going to be a favorite.

She is now one of my three favorites (if we're talking novels), along with Narcissa Snow and Emmie Silvey.

I'd love your comments on how the Question@Hand entries affected you (not any particular one, of course). There seemed to be much there that would amuse you and Spooky?

Mostly, I just found them delightful.

Everyone did seem to take care to ensure you could keep writing...

Though an alarming number required my death.

[ashlyme]

I hope the silence brings you comfort. That's an attractive idea, the mute day. I'd cheerfully stop speaking to other people for a couple of days. But I'd probably talk to myself more. I could just about tolerate my voice, that way.

If it's any interest to you, my favourite characters of yours are Sarah, Deacon, Dancy, Salmagundi, and Emmie.

I couldn't really imagine you concentrating on straight teens; if anything, I thought you might have more queer characters.

[greygirlbeast]

I couldn't really imagine you concentrating on straight teens; if anything, I thought you might have more queer characters.

I am advised by my agent this will make the books harder to sell.