I'd Like An Apology, Too
Oct. 31st, 2006 06:31 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
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Paul Kemp has some interesting comments about shared-world writing vs. creator-owned writing as they impact the career path of the new author (like moi). Basically, with shared-world fiction, you'll likely get decent sales, but will never have a breakout novel. With creator-owned fiction, your sales will likely be lower, but you at least have a shot at breaking out.
The obvious conclusion is that the best career comes out of writing both, but I suppose that's easier said than done. I'll let you know in a few years. Heh.
Everything Else
YB is full-on sick, would not wear his bee costume, and went to only three neighbors' houses before having a complete meltdown. He is now happily opening all his brother's candy and playing with the wrappers. Go figure.
Oh, and as an aside, the esteemed Sen. John Kerry can kiss my college-educated, high tax bracket Republican rear end. In a speech Monday at Pasadena City College, he said, and I quote, "You know, education, if you make the most of it, you study hard, you do your homework and you make an effort to be smart, you can do well. If you don't, you get stuck in Iraq."
WTF????
The implication that the only people who care about this country enough to defend her are those who are too stupid to do anything else is beyond unconscionable. It is both arrogant and asinine and reveals a deep contempt for both our nation and our troops that ought to terrify anyone who thinks this man might one day have a shot at running this country.
Just for the record, Mr. Kerry, my husband graduated from high school early, got a full-ride academic scholarship to USC, and is a registered civil engineer who brings in a 6-figure income. Oh, yeah, and he also proudly serves our country as an officer in the Navy. And he is by no means unique. So, Mr. Kerry, not only are you a pompous ass, you're also talking out of it.
Interesting thing #38: Fall is my favorite season. Except during election years. Bleh.
Paul Kemp has some interesting comments about shared-world writing vs. creator-owned writing as they impact the career path of the new author (like moi). Basically, with shared-world fiction, you'll likely get decent sales, but will never have a breakout novel. With creator-owned fiction, your sales will likely be lower, but you at least have a shot at breaking out.
The obvious conclusion is that the best career comes out of writing both, but I suppose that's easier said than done. I'll let you know in a few years. Heh.
Everything Else
YB is full-on sick, would not wear his bee costume, and went to only three neighbors' houses before having a complete meltdown. He is now happily opening all his brother's candy and playing with the wrappers. Go figure.
Oh, and as an aside, the esteemed Sen. John Kerry can kiss my college-educated, high tax bracket Republican rear end. In a speech Monday at Pasadena City College, he said, and I quote, "You know, education, if you make the most of it, you study hard, you do your homework and you make an effort to be smart, you can do well. If you don't, you get stuck in Iraq."
WTF????
The implication that the only people who care about this country enough to defend her are those who are too stupid to do anything else is beyond unconscionable. It is both arrogant and asinine and reveals a deep contempt for both our nation and our troops that ought to terrify anyone who thinks this man might one day have a shot at running this country.
Just for the record, Mr. Kerry, my husband graduated from high school early, got a full-ride academic scholarship to USC, and is a registered civil engineer who brings in a 6-figure income. Oh, yeah, and he also proudly serves our country as an officer in the Navy. And he is by no means unique. So, Mr. Kerry, not only are you a pompous ass, you're also talking out of it.
Interesting thing #38: Fall is my favorite season. Except during election years. Bleh.
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Date: 2006-11-01 06:31 pm (UTC)Politicians are wordsmiths just as much as writers are - they live and die by their words (or at least their political careers do). I have a hard time believing a consummate politician like Mr. Kerry would ever say ANYthing publicly that wasn't exactly what he meant.
Interestingly enough, I was raised nondenominational, Democratic and liberal. Then I grew up, went out into the real world and tried to make it on my own. That's when my political, social and religious views shifted.
As for favorite month, it's a toss-up between September and October - depends on where I'm living. I actually think it's a quality of light issue - sort of like Seasonal Affected Disorder, only it makes me happier, not sadder. Go figure.