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sarahtales

The Second Half of the Christmas Present

Dec 14, 2010 16:36

And now the second half of the Christmas present, even more shockingly long than the first! And with my thanks to all those who have read The Demon's Lexicon and The Demon's Covenant. (This story, as I should perhaps have warned last time but I thought it was implicit, is actually set during the Demon's Covenant, and thus spoils it a ton ( Read more... )

short story, year of covenant, year of surrender

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despez06 December 14 2010, 16:42:12 UTC

Oh noes! Don't be sad! I'm sure this story is awesome. I absolutely adore everything I've read of yours, just haven't gotten to reading Demon's Covenant, and so am waiting on this, too. I am actually about to go get it from the library because I had to request it and it took awhile. Also very proud of my sultry Lexicon Nick of original US cover copy; fret not, dear Sarah, I shall soon purchase Covenant as well!
I always get excited when I see you've posted something new on your blog, because I know my day is about to get brighter, regardless of how bright or dark it was up to that point.
Merry Christmas season (I feel it is still too soon to wish simply a "Happy Christmas") and I hope your day gets better very, very soon.

sarahtales December 14 2010, 16:51:05 UTC

*wince* Must you tell me, though? Squillions of people in the world haven't read my books. My own brothers haven't read my books, ingrates that they are. It's just reading that people don't care to read 'em makes me go 'Okay, but why tell me?' It's sad for me to hear!

That said, I do hope you enjoy the library copy when it gets to you/you have the chance to read it.

despez06 December 14 2010, 18:10:39 UTC

Whoops, I was trying to not-creepily say that I adore everything I've ever read of yours. To prove my devotion and expand your fanbase I shall restart my stealth bookstore display takeover!

On a hopefully less fanatical note, do you have an address for snail fanmail? I would like to send you a christmas card, but cannot seem to find where it should be addressed.

sarahtales December 14 2010, 19:42:45 UTC

I'm glad you like Demon's Lexicon. I don't have a snail mail address at present, and really cards/display fiddling isn't necessary: the only thing necessary to be a fan is to read my books!

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24_centuries December 14 2010, 16:44:17 UTC

I have yet to read either part of this but when you posted the first part, it made me realize that I've had Covenant forEVER and had yet to read it. Due to some issues with my wrists right now, I had to order it on my Kindle ... though I guess I didn't HAVE to order Lexicon too but still. Re-reading Lex and then reading Covenant made my finals so much less stressful for me because it gave me a reward to look forward to after every paper and studying session! :D I actually have some questions regarding both books and will probably be perusing your archive to comment on reaction posts :D

All that being said, YAY for school being done and me being able to read these presents! \o/

sarahtales December 14 2010, 16:52:20 UTC

I hope you enjoyed Covenant, and am always available for questioning. ;)

wildestranger December 14 2010, 16:51:05 UTC

Jamie is an endless source of delight.

Most enjoyable.

thegreatmissjj December 14 2010, 16:52:11 UTC

“Perhaps we should wake Mavis,” Mum said, glancing at the ceiling.

“I wouldn’t,” Jamie advised. Matricide on a Sunday was probably extra sinful, he thought.

“She could stand to exercise more as well,” Mum said. “Get her figure in trim.”

“Mae looks as if she’s intelligent enough to find things to eat,” Nick said, and shoved a plate across the kitchen island at Mum. “That’s not a bad thing. You two don’t eat.”

Once again, I would like to reiterate that Mae is my favourite character, but more than that, I love that Jamie and Nick love her. Well, "love" (hopeful shipper) has to be in scare quotes when it comes to Nick.

Mae and Jamie make me wish I had siblings closer to me in age so I can be actual friends with them. My baby brother is 10 years younger. I adore him, but it's hard to be "friends" with a 15 year old boy.

sarahtales December 14 2010, 22:30:35 UTC

Soon he'll be grown up and you can be. ;)

Nick: Feeling All These Strange Somewhat Positive Feelings Since 1992!

rj_anderson December 14 2010, 16:56:22 UTC

There are, once again, so many delicious moments in this that I could sit here all day listing them all. But the part where Jamie wondered if Nick had a demonic version of a crush on his sister because she was bossier than God absolutely cracked me up. Thanks for giving all your fans such a delightful Christmas present!