Day 2 - Questions Through Chapter 7

[Jenny]

Okay, we crashed goodreads last night within 17 minutes so tonight we're trying something different. Instead we're doing twit cam. Just check my twitter status at 7pm central and I'll give you the link to log in. You can ask questions through my blog, leave questions here or put them on twitter and I'll try to get to as many as possible before we crash twit cam. Here's where I am on twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/TheBloggess

[April]

I can't remember how I worded this question last night but I'll try. What advice would you have for us would-be writers who have stories to share but aren't sure how to balance honesty and privacy?

[Jen]

are we there yet??

[imp the sane]

I'm awkwardly mobile-lurking since I can't get home for a bit, and can't seem to access twitter.
Mighty suspicious :)

[Deborah]

Jenny- you mention your "Flashdance" era- leggings, off-the-shoulder shirts, etc. Recently, movie studios are apparently running out of ideas and are rehashing the oldones. They've remade Footloose, Fame, and are trying to remake Dirty Dancing. If/when "they" remake "Flashdance" (and you JUST KNOW THEY WILL), who should play the Dancing Welder? And where will Irene Cara fit into this remake?

[Kari]

Sonofabitch. ipad doesn't support Adobe Flash Player. I think I should have a drink and consider writing them a strongly-worded and slurred letter.

[Niven]

2 things!!:

1. Did you say that you don't have any plugs in your bedroom?
2. (not a question)- I want to see the cats before the end of this :)

[Cassondra]

So I don't remember what chapter this is in so I may be way ahead, but I have to say I don't have a problem with necrophilia. I mean, it should be consensual and all, but if you can donate your organs or donate your body for science, then why not donate your dead body for necrophilia? I mean, I personally wouldn't want anyone but maybe my husband using my body as such after I was dead, and I can't really see him wanting that, but if did I'd be ok with that. But maybe there are people out there who would want to donate their bodies more generally. You could maybe even set rules about how your body could be used and all. So yeah, if you're into that I'm totally for necrophilia, so long as it's consensual.

[Stephanie Cleary]

My mom has suffered from severe mental illness since before I was born. In the 70s there was no medication and little to no understanding or support. She had to take hard core medication because that was all that was available, and has brain damage because of it. I have been an advocate for mental illness my entire life because of this. I also suffer from depression and anxiety. Thank you for openly discussing your issues and being so honest. It means so much to so many people.

[Jenn]

Cassondra wrote: "So I don't remember what chapter this is in so I may be way ahead, but I have to say I don't have a problem with necrophilia. I mean, it should be consensual and all, but if you can donate your or..."

*laughs* I have honestly NEVER considered that! That is too funny! Good for you Cassondra!

[Marc]

Also! Don't read this book while your students are taking an exam. They will be annoyed at your snorting.

[April]

Marc wrote: "Also! Don't read this book while your students are taking an exam. They will be annoyed at your snorting."

Or near sleeping children. I woke my daughter up once.

[Banana]

had a snake crisis, am I late?

[Laura]

Mental illness is rampant in my father's family, (so of course I had to inherit some too) all his sibling have their certificates—daddy's is severe alcoholic manic depression. I totally understand both the alcohol and it's relationship to the primary illness. Regardless, I can't bring myself to call "it" (manic depression) "bipolar." I don't understand what is so demeaning about the original description. I believe the two words have more power in helping "others" understand the disease. Bipolar make me envision a planet, not a person. Is my refusal to embrace the word bipolar such a bad thing?

[Mary]

April wrote: "Marc wrote: "Also! Don't read this book while your students are taking an exam. They will be annoyed at your snorting."

Or near sleeping children. I woke my daughter up once."

and annoyed the SHIT out of my husband while he was trying to sleep...that's what you get for marrying a teacher...and letting her download Jenny's book at the beginning of the summer!!!!!

[Marc]

Mary wrote: "April wrote: "Marc wrote: "Also! Don't read this book while your students are taking an exam. They will be annoyed at your snorting."

Or near sleeping children. I woke my daughter up once."

and ..."

And oh. I didn't even mention annoying the spouse....

[Cassondra]

Sam wrote: "Cassondra wrote: "So I don't remember what chapter this is in so I may be way ahead, but I have to say I don't have a problem with necrophilia. I mean, it should be consensual and all, but if you ..."

Huh, I never heard this. We'll have to find out!

[Susan]

Hey all: I have an extra copy of Let's Pretend This Never Happened, because I accidentally ordered two on Amazon.com, because I am a superstar. So I'm hosting a giveaway on my blog in case one of you dropped your copy in the toilet and need a new one. BONUS: Jenny Lawson's lovely assistant, Mary, is sending me a signed (by Jenny) bookplate to sweeten the deal. For a chance to win the copy, please leave a comment here: http://mamanongrata.com/?p=1796
Thanks!

[Cassondra]

Cassondra wrote: "Sam wrote: "Cassondra wrote: "So I don't remember what chapter this is in so I may be way ahead, but I have to say I don't have a problem with necrophilia. I mean, it should be consensual and all,..."

Wait, is that 6 hours after death, or up to 6 hours of sex, cause most guys I know could make 6 hours of sex last for YEARS! We're gonna need some kind of cold storage for preservation.