Marlene Dotterer's Blog, page 50
May 28, 2013
The Letter
Sean Devine
Publishing Consultant
Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.
Dear Mr. Devine,
I received your letter in today’s mail and I find I owe you an immediate apology. I don’t know where my mind was when we talked a few weeks ago, about the publication of my book,Moon Over Donamorgh.It’s possible I was severely hung-over. I cannot think of any other reason for me to forget such a momentous conversation.
I am so sorry to have caused you distress as you wait week after week for me to decide whether or no...
May 27, 2013
Who Knew Quidditch is Now a Real Sport?
This begs the question as to how other sports became official games. I bet quidditch is the first to come from a story about witches!
There was a demo at Baycon this weekend.
The Seeker was adorable!
May 25, 2013
The Weekend
From this:
to this
in a single day. Life will be nothing but busy for the next few months.
Baycon commenced with a brief and touching wedding vow renewal during the Meet the Guests party on the first night. The Fan Guests of Honor met at a con twenty years ago and thought it would be fun to choose this venue to renew their vows. I wasn’t close enough to get a picture, but I wasn’t the only person with tears in her eyes. Congratulations, Chris and Jon O’Halloran!
It took my fellow dealers and I (n...
May 23, 2013
Future Shock
Baycon starts tomorrow, which I’m very excited about. I can’t wait to get into all those panels and workshops. This year, I have the added treat of being a vendor. I’ve hooked up with a south bay writing group, who have all very kindly agreed to let me hop on board. We’ll have a table in the dealer room, which we’ll take turns manning, while we sell our books. I have no idea how this will go. I’m bringing 15 copies of each of my three books, all signed and ready to be read. I’m probably reall...
May 22, 2013
Our Awesome New Door
There’s no time of day when the door is in full sun, so you’ll have to take the shadow. But isn’t it cool?
May 21, 2013
May 20, 2013
The Big Idea: Madeleine Robins – Whatever
This Big Idea is all kinds of awesome. I got chills reading it.
The Big Idea: Madeleine Robins – Whatever.
Start the Week with a Laugh
Just for fun.
May 17, 2013
May 15, 2013
Terran McCabe: The Air Force Breastfeeding Mom Finally Speaks Out – I Am Not the Babysitter
Here’s a perfect example of how breastfeedingshouldbe viewed, and what’s wrong with how itis oftenviewed.
Terran McCabe: The Air Force Breastfeeding Mom Finally Speaks Out – I Am Not the Babysitter.
