We’re going to Michigan

[rolanni]

Well, actually, no. We’re not going to Michigan; the post takes its title from a song from Audiobody, called (wait for it) “We’re Going to Michigan,” which has gotten stuck sideways in my head.

(Audiobody was a great find; I have their CD “Do Something Difficult,” and I couldn’t be more pleased. Thank you, EepyBird)

So, anyway, a busy couple days here at the Confusion Factory. Work on Dragon Ship continues; putting the house back together continues; planning for our various winter trips continues (Chattanooga on January 19! Um. Eeep!)(Boston on February 17! Urg!); deliveries continue to arrive (this just in — and I do mean just; the UPS truck is driving away as I type — give-away ribbons, including but not limited to, Happy Birthday Theo! Want one? Come see us at Chattacon.). The guy who was to come back and finish the couple little chores in the house for us has vanished into the ether, sigh. And I have a call in to a young lady who will help me hang the paintings up in such a manner that they won’t fall down again.

Discoveries continue, too. Just yesterday I discovered that it’s harder to upload a video to Youtube than Youtube lets you know. Also, I learned that some folks think a book that you can’t give to a YA reader is by definition a bad book.

Someone in the recent past asked why our books aren’t in the SFBC (Science Fiction Bookclub) catalog. The short answer is: both Balance of Trade and Partners in Necessity were available through SFBC. They didn’t do well (though there was a while there where I couldn’t talk to a SF-reading mundane* who didn’t say, “But! I read your book from SFBC! Why weren’t there any more?”) and SFBC has passed on any more Liaden material.

So, anyway, this is a check-in post. Things — lots of things! — are in process. The cats are asleep. And! there’s nothing much to see here.

What’s going on with y’all? Everybody ready for whatever Winter Holiday you honor?

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*”Mundane” is the word that self-identified, con-going, and/or fanzine fans use to connote people who are not self-identified con-going and/or fanzine fans.

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

Comments

[roseaponi.livejournal.com]

*addendum: mundanes do, however, self-identify as too broke to travel to cons and must settle for book club memberships :(

[cailleuch.livejournal.com]

Oh sigh. I read the title and as I am in Michigan, I said "when" and then read the post. Not meaning to imply anything by all this rambling but my hopes were up for a few seconds. Somewhat befuddled as this is exam week and my brain is fried from grading.

[saruby.livejournal.com]

I can think of many books I wouldn't give to a YA reader that are considered classics. I also think that some of the books they require YA readers to read cover subjects that they just don't understand. Not that the language or concepts are difficult, just that they require a bit more life experience than the average 14-16 year-old has.

Holiday Preparedness is falling behind schedule. I seem to have been knocked off schedule and am having trouble finding my concentration.

BTW, I WANT a "Happy Birthday, Theo" ribbon, but there is no way I am going to be in Chattenooga. Do you think you'll have any left for WorldCon in September?

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

Dang. Thought you might be coming to Epic Confusion in January, and got all excited.

Cons, Fans, etc.

[claire774.livejournal.com]

Now that I remember it I found Lee and Miller in the SFBC. It was their multiple novel book Partners in Necessity. And then proceeded to read everything that L and M have written that I can find. So there's one success anyway coming out of the Club. There must be others. I can't figure out why they would pass you up. Strange.

I live so far away from everything its hard to get anywhere easily. I did venture out recently to Prescott AZ: a six hour drive around the end of the Grand Canyon over the Glen Canyon Dam through the snow and sleet. I must be getting old. I know I am. I used to do the drive from Phoenix to Los Angeles without too much ado. And also Phoenix to San Diego.

I am very impressed with your traveling and appearances. Also one can't be shy if one is an author these days. That's for sure.
C.

SFBC

[(Anonymous)]

hi Sharon
i love your (you & Steve) books and almost have all of the Liaden U books or will have as soon as i can afford them. retirement does put a crimp on things i used to buy without a thought as to cost.
Anyway reading the letter about SFBC, the first book of yours i bought was Conflict of Honors and loved it and was instantly hooked but your books back then were very hard to find. not in the book stores. found you online after i connected to the internet and got your chap books (now also getting them on kindle). so keep writing and i'll keep buying. thank you for giving me the joy of your stories. Alice Dang