I'm witty, so I don't typically quote people...

[wednes]

But dammit, everyone needs to know that flemco said this:
I'm getting pretty fucking sick of living in a nation where mercy and compassion are viewed as something for pussy faggots and government-sponsored vengeance in the name of bloody retribution is viewed as cool and awesome. I don't think further comment is needed.

Moving on, my Book Release Party for Kiss Me Like You Love Me (cover designed by the aforementioned flemco the Amazing) was on Tuesday. If you like that sort of thing, here's a couple of pics:


I wore a new dress.



These are the guys who put on the event, Keith and Martin from Common Language Bookstore/Aut Bar.


In this pic, it looks like lots of people are waiting to talk to me. Truth: they were!


These are books. We sold some.


Keith, introducing me.


Me, reading.


Me, signing a book (action shot!).


The fetching rivetkitten and her fella drove all the way from Ohio. Neat!
The signing was great even though I was really nervous. I used that silly $9 fashion tape to tape my bra straps to my shoulders, then the straps to the dress. Aside from one minor incident before doors opened, it was fine the whole night. So if you ever want to tape yourself to your clothes for some reason--I recommend Hollywood fashion tape!
I sold a fair amount of books, lots of fine peeps showed up. My brother, the prez of the company I work for, a local dulcimer whiz/rocket scientist, H, several of my fave coworkers, a college friend I hadn't seen in years, and plenty of my current crowd were all gracious enough to attend. There was red and white wine, and plenty of what I am told was delicious food. I didn't eat because I was so crazy nervous and trying to make sure no one was bored.
If you're local and you missed the event, you can still get signed copies at 317 Braun Ct in Kerrytown near the Aut Bar. Keith and Martin were great and really deserve to sell every last book they invested in on my behalf. Plus, they have a great store with lots of cool stuff--especially if you like rainbows! ;-]

Tonight is my appearance on ParaWomen Radio. Clicky the linky to listen, join the online chat, or download as a podcast later on. I'll be talking about my own bad self, and the new book with kissdbyagnome. Should be wicked awesome. That's tonight at 7:45 EST till around 8:30.

And finally...my new Proteus Machine kicks ass. If I were ever to assert online any knowledge of illegal drugs (which I would, of course, not do) I'd tell you that it's very much like the after effect of taking acid. LSD like a funner (yes, that's a word) brain wave equivalent of spending 14 hours cleaning out the garage. Afterward, you've gotten rid of a few things you didn't really need and what's left is totally clean and organized. So far, it's like that. Hey swayworn, if you're interested, I did session P34.

Comments

[crowjoy.livejournal.com]

How exciting! So glad it went well. You have very pretty hands.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

hehehe, thanks!

Maybe that's why I'm so into pretty rings.

[lachupacabra.livejournal.com]

OH FUCK!! YOU ARE GORGEOUS!!
& that dress is fucking awesome on you!
i had no idea you were such a redhead!!
man does that look like it was FUN!
i wish id been there!
congrats on your < borat > GREAT SUCCESS < borat >!!!!
*hug*
:D

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Ha! I am so NOT a redhead. I just happened to have an extra $12 or whatever to spring on a bottle of Feria. I do love Feria.

It really was a cool event. When I have time to edit the audio, I'll be able to podcast the reading and the Q&A. People asked some great questions, and I babbled some answers, so I hope the H2 picked everything up.

[lachupacabra.livejournal.com]

when you podcast it, let me know!

i love the red hair on you!
i like feria ok but i usually just buy whatevers on sale & black.
the feria black has too many other colors in it for me.
i like the old school roy orbison style shoe polish black!
;)

it looks like it went great & i am really happy for you!
im sad to have missed it.
next time for sure!
:D

[wednes.livejournal.com]

I know, right? I did a Feria black (come to think of it, it might have been Garnier Nutrisse) but it was totally blue, not black.

My next event is at the Michigan Theatre in Jackson right before Rocky Horror Picture Show. March 27th. 10:30pm doors open, show at 11:30.

[jeffpalmatier.livejournal.com]

I'm glad it went well! I didn't want to make your nerves even worse, so I didn't mention that I've been reading the various selections out of Mortification: Writers' Stories of Their Public Shame. Your book release party sounds like it was a total success and nothing like the horror stories I read in this book so far!

It makes sense that fashion tape would exist. Thank God you could buy something that actually worked rather than trying to use regular tape! Now you'll have it for other situations.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thanks man. Now that my fame is locally widespread, you should totally start buying my books so you can read them! ;-] You know, when you're not reading about other writers and their shame.

[jeffpalmatier.livejournal.com]

Yeah, the idea of reading the works of writers on my f-list has been on mind on and off. I'm currently reading a novel by somebody on my f-list, but I was very careful not to mention it as I usually do in case it, well, sucked. But it's been good so far.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I hear that. I am already at a point where I have to turn people down who ask me to read their drafts. Not only do I not have time, but I loathe being put in the position where I have to either lie or shred someone's piss poor manuscript. It takes a lot of effort for me to be truly tactful, and since I'm paid to do that at my day job, I prefer not to have to on my down time.

That said, you seem like a smart cookie with decent horror sensibilities. So I'd be genuinely interested in your opinions of my first and third books specifically. I'm also the sort who can receive honest critique without taking it personally.

[jeffpalmatier.livejournal.com]

That said, you seem like a smart cookie with decent horror sensibilities.

Thanks, sweetie! I appreciate that.

I'm also the sort who can receive honest critique without taking it personally.

My sister-in-law sent me feedback about a story I sent to her. She started out her email, "I'm going to be brutally frank" and I thought, "Oh, no!" :-D However, she did give me some feedback that was really helpful and I didn't take it personally. I don't think that just because I write something that it's by definition great. I'm not THAT delusional, but close.

I'm guessing it's probably just a matter of time before I get to your novels. I find it fascinating to read stuff from people I know . . . especially to find out what's going on in that mind of yours. ;-D

[yshaloo]

Looks like a good time and you look lovely!

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[groovesinorbit]

Yay! I'm glad it went so well. You look great!

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thanks, man! It was pretty cool.

[boblovesdot.livejournal.com]

Great pics and it looks like fun!

[wednes.livejournal.com]

It was!

[thehula.livejournal.com]

This is where I would say, "I told you so," except that I'm a tiny bit disappointed that no spectacular freak-out occurred. Ha! I'm TEASING!

You looked lovely and I'm glad so many people came out! I'm going to have to send my books in for autographs, they are seriously lacking in author signatures. When you go on your world tour, stop down here, wouldja?

Love you!

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thanks man. Everyone did an awesome job of pooling their resources to make me look impressive.

When I go on any sort of world tour, I'll be doing a lot more complaining about airplane related rudeness, I'm sure. We can laugh about it together!

[rivetkitten.livejournal.com]

It was well worth the drive! Thanks for the personalization in my book. ;)

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Right on, man. Did you notice how I cleverly avoided spelling your name wrong? My sister-in-law's name is the same as yours with a different spelling.

A friend of mine saw Anne Rice misspell someone's name in a book at a signing. The person was pissed and totally chewed her out and said she should buy her a new book. Can you imagine?
Anne Freakin' Rice? Say what you will about her current work, but Interview with a Vampire was instantly iconic. And Vampire Lestat kicked its ass. I didn't get much further than that--but still, I am horrified that even super famous writers have to deal with that bullshit.

[hellamama.livejournal.com]

You look gorgeous. Congrats on an awesome event!

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thanks man. I'm gonna be sending you some books as soon as I get my copies.

[peteralway.livejournal.com]

I had a great time--You did good!

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I was happy to see you.

[swayworn.livejournal.com]

Visualize 25, eh? I'll have to give that a shot!

I do P4 in the morning a few times a week. It's... just lovely.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

I'm reading a book on brain waves so I can make educated choices about which sessions to do on a regular basis.

[swayworn.livejournal.com]

Ooooooh. Please share findings!

[wednes.livejournal.com]

I dunno man, I don't really like showing off how smart I am or how much stuff I know. I don't have very much intellectual vanity to speak of.

Wait...

Strike that. Reverse it.
Thank you.