In which we take our leave of Ipswich and return to London, where we discover some very unlikley animals.
On Monday the 11th of May, we turn ourselves out of bed at our hosts lovely home and do the laundry. Apparently our foreign clothes frighten the Scotts’ dryer as it refuses to do the second [...]
Archive for May, 2008
London Travelogue, Day the Fifth
Posted in London, Personal blither on May 30, 2008 | 6 Comments »
More Manic Talking
Posted in Stuff about the book(s), contests and give-aways, tagged interview on May 29, 2008 | Comments Off
Hey dudes and dudes! I’m busy being wicked chatty at the My Favorite Books blog. Liz and Mark are very cool, so do drop in–and if you live in the UK, there are even competition prizes! double-plus W00t!
London Travelogue, Days the Third and Fourth
Posted in Personal blither on May 27, 2008 | 6 Comments »
In which Mr Kat and I travel to Ipswich by “coach”–which is known as a bus to us Yanks–and have a lovely time at a Ruby Wedding Anniversary party. (Warning: many pictures!)
To get to Ipswich we first have to go to Victoria Rail Station which we get to by… yes, tube. We emerge [...]
Compare and Contrast–and Comment
Posted in Stuff about the book(s) on May 23, 2008 | 13 Comments »
This morning I got a new version of the Underground cover from my editor. I’m not as crazy about it, but, hey, I’m a writer, not a graphic artist. So… I thought I’d ask what you guys think.
Here’s the new cover:
And the previous version:
Reaction? Thoughts? Votes?
Post Birthday
Posted in Personal blither on May 23, 2008 | Comments Off
Mr. Kat was very good about the movie and didn’t say a thing–I think he even liked it the second time around and it’s a fun movie–not as good as Raiders or Last Crusade, but a huge step up over Temple of Bugs–err… Doom.
We had a lovely dinner at Thai Ginger before and joined up [...]
May 22, 2008
Posted in Personal blither on May 22, 2008 | 7 Comments »
Today is my birthday. Mr.Kat is going to see the new Indiana Jones movie during work with the IT team as today is “IT Fun Day!” Wankers. Said Mr. Kat was supposed to take me. Phooey. He says he can see it twice, but what if it’s not good enough [...]
London Travelogue, Day the Second
Posted in London, Personal blither, research, tagged London, research on May 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
So, after rising from our squeaky bed and taking showers in the large, but inconveniently shelfless shower, Mr. Kat and I head out for brekkie, which is finally had at a little sandwich shop called the Gran Sasso on Caledonian Street near King’s Cross. They have free WiFi and the prices for small but [...]
London Travelogue, Day the First
Posted in Personal blither, tagged London, research on May 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
On day one, Wednesday May 7th, we travel to London and arrive on Thursday May 8th. Hmmm….
After a certain amount of faffing about with a nice enough fellow at the Heathrow Underground Information desk, we acquire Oyster Cards with which we may ride the transit thingies of London for a reduced fare during our [...]
Back!
Posted in Personal blither on May 20, 2008 | 2 Comments »
From the UK. As soon as I get some sleep and do a few other little chores like that, I’ll try to get the travelogue blogs up and other things…
Run Away!
Posted in Conventions and signings, Cool writerly people, Personal blither, Stuff about the book(s), Writing on May 7, 2008 | 10 Comments »
Me, that is. Yes, my lovelies (but not, we hope “Delicate UnderLovelies”*) I’m off to England in a few hours. Of course, I won’t arrive there until Thursday, but that’s just part of the fun of International Datelines.
I am very excited, but, being me, I’m also kind of trepid about it. I [...]
Before I Go: Fab Authors on Tour!
Posted in Conventions and signings, other people's books on May 6, 2008 | Comments Off
As I’m finishing up the prep for England, I am reminded that you guys need someone to love while I’m out of town. So my advice is: get yourselves to Portland!
Yup, my fabulous friends Richelle Mead and Caitlin Kittredge are going to be at Powell’s in Beaverton Oregon on Thursday! Yes, this Thursday, [...]
Holy Good News, Batman!
Posted in Conventions and signings, Personal blither, Stuff about the book(s) on May 2, 2008 | 7 Comments »
What a very good morning it is! I was up until 02:30 finishing the novella (at 30,856 words total) and sending it to my editor and agent for review. The last stretch was 6,800 words over 14 hours–not a record for me but pretty hefty nonetheless, so I am stoked! While it’s [...]
