The writer, not exactly goofing off

[rolanni]

So, I haven’t been around the blogs much, a trend that will probably continue,what with one thing and a lagging book.  Still behind on the email.  I love y’all, though.

Steve has been doing the work of four good men; meaning there are many autographed Saltations in the sky, on  the road, and, reportedly, in the hands of the folks who supported the writing of the project. Signing the books reminded us of how much we owe you guys, and we thank you again, deeply.

I still do worry about the folks on the Lost List.  Take a second to look at the list, especially if you’re in the US and haven’t received your book.  If you see your name, please don’t assume that I’ll cross-check you against the SRM database and thus discover your whereabouts.   Be proactive!  If you see a friend’s name on the list, give ‘em a nudge, why not?  My goal is to get a book into the hands of everyone who was kind enough to subscribe.

The last week included an emergency run for Argent the Forester to the Subaru Repair Shop, where he emerged willing, and now able, to drive Steve to NASFiC in a couple weeks.

The day-job continues to be Entirely Too Stressful.  I blame the heat.  And administrative boneheadedness.

This evening, Steve and I are scheduled to read, and he, as a Trustee, to act as host, at the Winslow Public Library’s 100th Year Anniversary Party, which will be lots of fun.

The Expanding Universe contest has 326 entries so far.  Have you entered?  Have you blogged?  Have you pointed a friend to the contest?  Time’s running out for all of those things; the contest deadline is midnight EDT today, Friday, July 16.

Today, late as it starts will be an on-the-sofa-with-the Leewit-day.  Hope everyone has a stress-free Friday!

Originally published at Sharon Lee, Writer. You can comment here or there.

Comments

[elbales]

Saltation reached my hands on Wednesday. I devoured it instantly. Sleep, who needs it? Many thanks, once again, to you and Steve for your excellent work.

[(Anonymous)]

Please don't worry about your blog presence. As far as I am concerned, and I hope most if not all of us will agree, I would far rather you concentrated on writing as much as the book will let you while balancing your other necessities so you, Steve and the cats stay:

* HAPPY
* HEALTHY
* SANE
and
* SOLVENT

While your blog updates are of great interest, I can get by with weekly one line status updates IF IT HELPS YOU, and I'm not even owed that. OTOH if telling a sympathetic audience helps, I'm all ears.

I'd like to imagine you channeling Kareen while dealing with the email backlog, especially any difficult or obnoxious ones, but its YOUR Melanti, and mine does not permit me further comment.


Ian M.
the rag-mannered Londoner

[dmellieon.livejournal.com]

IMHO - perfectly said!

[orlacarey.livejournal.com]

Have all the US books been sent out? Just wondering cause I haven't gotten the book yet. I haven't been too worried about it but I moved during the publication delay. I sent an email with my new address and set a forwarding order so hopefully it won't be an issue.

[rolanni.livejournal.com]

Most of the US orders are in the postal-so-called-system. Remember that they're traveling by Media Mail, which takes from 3 to 14 days to get wherever it's going, on the whim of the Postal Ghods.

[orlacarey.livejournal.com]

k will go back to not worrying about it until August :) Thanks

Saltations

[(Anonymous)]

My Two arrived Wednesday. Didn't have to stay up late since I had just finished rereading the EARC.

OOPS

[doccolt.livejournal.com]

Rats that was me.
Sam

Saltation

[(Anonymous)]

I've received Saltation on Friday here in Germany and I finished it on Saturday. I am glad that once you started shipping the books, it got here so fast. Except for the end it was almost the same as what I read every week on the internet, which is why I finished it so quickly. Now I'm waiting until Ghost Ship is published. I am curious to see what is happening next. Thank you for writing these books.

[pedanther]

My copy of Saltation arrived here (in Australia) today.

Which reminded me that back when the delay was announced, I went and bought myself a copy so I wouldn't have to wait - and what with one thing and another, I haven't actually found time to read it since then.

Oh well. At least I know I'll have a copy handy when I do find time.