When last we saw our intrepid heroine…

[rolanni]

. . .she had sprained her ankle.

Since that time, she’s been spending a lot of time on the couch, with Mozart on duty as nurse/therapy cat. I’ve been writing, in-between naps, and Steve’s been writing, too. We’re on schedule to hand in Dragon Ship on January 16, and may even have time to pack before we leave for Chattacon.

(Apologies to those who have read much of this before; this is in the way of a catch-up post for those who read at sharonleewriter.com.)

So, the jury’s still out on whether I’ll be wheeling it at Chattacon, or be Mostly Mobile™. The doctor’s appointment on Thursday may clear some of this up. In the meantime, yes! we will be at Chattacon, and looking forward to seeing fellow guests Laura Anne Gilman, Rachel Caine, John Picacio, Toastmaster Mark van Name, and YOU! So, do come; it’s going to be a blast.

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In other news, here is the Lee-Miller schedule for the first half of 2012, as currently understood:

January 16 — Dragon Ship (due November 15) turn in
January 17 — leave for ChattaCon
February 15 — tax stuff due to accountant
February 17 — leave for Boskone
March 9 — talk at Limestone Magnet School
March 15 — Necessity’s Child (due January 15) turn in
March 20? — turn in short story for Baen website
April 5 — talk at Rockland Public Library
May 15 — Trade Secret (due March 15) turn in
May 22-ish — leave for ConQuesT

. . .we’ve just been asked by a colleague to participate in a project; not sure of the deadline for that, yet. Plus, we intend more stories for Splinter Universe, and we’re still kicking around the idea of a Kickstarter Project — obviously, that’ll be something for the second half of the year.

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And now?

You’re all caught up.

And I’m going back to work.

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

Comments

[6-penny.livejournal.com]

Has the Dr given you a walking cast? That makes all the difference in the world with speed of recovery from a bad sprain.

[sharon murphy karpierz (from livejournal.com)]

I also suggest asking for a walking cast. I had one when I had a major sprain, and it was indeed very comfortable and alleviated the need for crutches. just never tell my orthopedist I drove myself all over in it.

[(Anonymous)]

What is Necessity's Child? I was confusing it with Calamity's Child and thinking it was a reprint. Novel? Novella? Short story? Liaden?
Bev Abney

[seachanges.livejournal.com]

{{{Sympathies}}} on the ankle. Ankles have to be among the most annoying types of sprains because of the way they inhibit out ability to Get Things Done, as well as being prone to re-injury when one gets frustrated and overdoes things. Here's hoping yours heals quickly.

Also, I am contemplating attending ConQuesT this year, and I have to admit, seeing your name on the GoH list is one of the reasons I'm thinking about it. It would be lovely to finally meet you in person after so many years of interacting online. :)

The Ankle

[claire774.livejournal.com]

Good idea the walking cast. I see that you are a person who trusts only the MD and the Western type medicine. However, I'm now being very tedious. You still have some time before you go to.....ask for some physical therapy at the hospital your MD is connected with. Or, even better, find a good experienced massage therapist to treat The Ankle. You will have to go for more than one session.

I once had a sprained ankle. A talented massage therapist massaged all the pain out of it whereupon I could walk when before the treatment I could not. Granted my sprain was not as bad as yours. I fear damaged ligaments in your case which take quite a while to heal. Ask your friends too besides just us out there in Live Journal Land.

Alternative therapies: Yay!I suppose mentioning acupuncture is too scary. But a good acupunturist is worth his or her weight in gold. One needs the real thing, by the way, not the not much experience type treatment one receives by a chiropractor. The real thing involves I believe going to school for four years plus memorizing around 20,000 acupuncture points. Plus the knowledge of Chinese herbal medicine. A lot of the master teachers are still Chinese. Our Western doctors are by and large coming to accept acupuncture as a valid alternative treatment.

Barks to Mozart the therapy cat.
C.

Sprains

[(Anonymous)]

Much sympathy to the ankle - especially if ligaments are torn.

Back in, oh, it must have been '51, I tore the cruxate ligament in my left knee. If that had happened today, there would have been surgery. Back in the dark ages, none, and as the years went on, the upper age at which surgery could be performed for this has risen, but never up to mine. I had physical therapy in the '90's, and a brace for a while. That leg is now stronger than the right, but still subject to slipping partially out of joint. Have never tried the Chinese system, but will swear by good therapy!

Joan C