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geovikiThanks to all who sent birthday greetings. Me and Beethoven. But he's dead and doesn't read LJ. It was one of those kinds with the zero on the end, which always leads to much introspection.
I grow old ... I grow old ... I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled.
I received many birthday pictures of the lovely (and presumably talented, at least in some regard) Boyd Holbrook. Thank you so much. Um, do you all think I have an obsession of some kind?
Shall I part my hair behind? Do I dare to eat a peach? I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I also thank each and every one of you who wished me a happy birthday. A year ago, I would never have expected people in far-away lands to even know who the hell I was, let alone take time and LJ space to send their affection. What a great fandom - even in spite of the infrequent wank.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each. I do not think that they will sing to me.
Mr. Geoviki is taking me into town tomorrow (well, it's not that far) where we shall stay at an historic hotel, go out to a nightclub, I shall have a lovely massage at the spa, we will drink and dine and enjoy ourselves, and upon retiring...fade to black.
I have seen them riding seaward on the waves, Combing the white hair of the waves blown back, When the wind blows the water white and black.
On a writerly note, I have one scene left before the draft is complete for the sequel to A Thousand Beautiful Things. Reading all the absolutely jaw-dropping fics that have appeared this week, I let myself wade through the shoals of "Why can't I write that well?" and nearly shipwrecked on the "Who would miss my H/D if I dropped off the face of the Earth?" But I'm all okay again. It's good. It's interesting. It at least has a plot, which is one of the gifts I have to offer up.
I have discovered that I enjoy the rewriting more than the writing.
We have lingered in the chambers of the sea, By sea-girls wreathed with seaweed red and brown, Till human voices wake us, and we drown.
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ravurian? It took T.S. Eliot quite a while before the Crash Test Dummies found his lyrics. You, too, can be a rock star someday.
I grow old ... I grow old ... I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled.
I received many birthday pictures of the lovely (and presumably talented, at least in some regard) Boyd Holbrook. Thank you so much. Um, do you all think I have an obsession of some kind?
Shall I part my hair behind? Do I dare to eat a peach? I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I also thank each and every one of you who wished me a happy birthday. A year ago, I would never have expected people in far-away lands to even know who the hell I was, let alone take time and LJ space to send their affection. What a great fandom - even in spite of the infrequent wank.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each. I do not think that they will sing to me.
Mr. Geoviki is taking me into town tomorrow (well, it's not that far) where we shall stay at an historic hotel, go out to a nightclub, I shall have a lovely massage at the spa, we will drink and dine and enjoy ourselves, and upon retiring...fade to black.
I have seen them riding seaward on the waves, Combing the white hair of the waves blown back, When the wind blows the water white and black.
On a writerly note, I have one scene left before the draft is complete for the sequel to A Thousand Beautiful Things. Reading all the absolutely jaw-dropping fics that have appeared this week, I let myself wade through the shoals of "Why can't I write that well?" and nearly shipwrecked on the "Who would miss my H/D if I dropped off the face of the Earth?" But I'm all okay again. It's good. It's interesting. It at least has a plot, which is one of the gifts I have to offer up.
I have discovered that I enjoy the rewriting more than the writing.
We have lingered in the chambers of the sea, By sea-girls wreathed with seaweed red and brown, Till human voices wake us, and we drown.
And
ravurian? It took T.S. Eliot quite a while before the Crash Test Dummies found his lyrics. You, too, can be a rock star someday.
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Date: 2004-12-17 02:38 am (UTC)The upcoming 'in town' agenda sounds glorious...enjoy it, as it is most deserved.
*hugs and affection*
Olivia
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Date: 2004-12-17 03:18 pm (UTC)It's been almost a year now since we've known each other when we were co-featured authors on Armchair. That was such a fun thing for me, to get to know you better after having read some of your fics. And I know I can always count on you to uplift me with your writing when I'm down, or with your travelogues to places and with people I'd love to see.
Thanks again!
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Date: 2004-12-17 03:21 am (UTC)I'm really looking forward to the sequel to ATBT!
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Date: 2004-12-17 03:22 pm (UTC)Oh, I guess I didn't tell you that the sequel will have a special filter on it that prevents one shaggirl from reading it until she gives me my fix of Ouroboros to feed my One True Kink.
Don't let that worry you any, though. ;-)
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Date: 2004-12-18 04:42 am (UTC)*writes like mad*
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Date: 2004-12-17 04:57 am (UTC)I just have to say that that's how I feel when I read your fics. They're so lovely. And I look forward to seeing the sequel of ATBT. :D
Hope you have a lovely time with the hubby tomorrow. Enjoy yourself. You're worth it.
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Date: 2004-12-17 03:24 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-12-18 12:19 am (UTC)Have a great time tonight. :D
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Date: 2004-12-17 05:03 am (UTC)I hope you have had the best birthday ever. :D Take care!
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Date: 2004-12-17 03:27 pm (UTC)Having a pre-Christmas birthday is actually somewhat cool. For years it was always the thing that stretched the season into mid-December, before the merchants decided to do it for us against our will. When I was in college, it sucked since everyone (including me) had finals and no one wanted to party. Now it's just...there.
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Date: 2004-12-17 05:37 am (UTC)I didn't know there would be a sequel! I'm excited to read it!
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Date: 2004-12-17 03:29 pm (UTC)Hahaha! You're right! Although I suppose they could flame me or wank me or write a hatefic thread about me...oh, wait, they already did. Ha!
I was actually surprised that I decided to write a sequel - I hadn't actually planned for it; it just happened.
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Date: 2004-12-17 07:10 pm (UTC)Now edit, woman! I want to see this sequel!
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Date: 2004-12-17 03:29 pm (UTC)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date: 2004-12-17 06:59 am (UTC)Oh, man, seriously? <squees so hard, only dogs can hear>
(Do you possibly need a beta? I'd love a sneak preview, oh man, would I ever.)
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Date: 2004-12-17 03:33 pm (UTC)Re: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date: 2004-12-19 07:51 am (UTC)Having said that, please don't feel that because I've thrown myself so brazenly at you, you need to take me on. I'd love to help out if you have the need, but don't feel obligated -- mostly I was just squeeing loudly so you'd write more quickly. :-D
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Date: 2004-12-17 09:38 am (UTC)I just found out so sorry if the greeting was late.
A sequel to aTBT!!?? YAY!
And to answer the question "Who would miss my H/D if I dropped off the face of the Earth?" I WOULD! I'll sorely miss it!
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Date: 2004-12-17 03:34 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-12-17 09:53 am (UTC)BTW, I had no idea you were writing a sequel to A Thousand Beautiful Things. It's one of my favourite ever fics, so I'm really happy to hear there's a sequel on the cards.
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Date: 2004-12-17 03:36 pm (UTC)I didn't either at first - it kind of just started to happen, like a leak in my plumbing! I stuck a few preview cookies on my LJ, just to hold myself to finishing it.
And welcome!
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Date: 2004-12-17 11:01 am (UTC)Ah, shit, and a pile of it. I missed your birthday! I shall have to make amends. Hmmm. Let me think on't.
In the meantime: I hope your birthday was splendid; that this year is better than the last; that standing on your achievements, you find something still higher towards which to aspire; I wish you friendship, and love, and things that'll make you go mmmmm. Heh.
Pffft. One can always refine talent, but never create it where it doesn't already exist. Your talent makes you able; your passion makes you good; your worries make you constantly strive to be better. We've seen the proof. We believe you.
And I want to be a rock star while I'm alive!
Heh.
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Date: 2004-12-17 03:39 pm (UTC)Rock on, bro.
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Date: 2004-12-17 03:32 pm (UTC)In related news, I'm very excited about the ATBT Sequel nearing draft completion, so have a lovely trip to the hotel - you deserve it!
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Date: 2004-12-17 03:41 pm (UTC)It's not often I let myself truly enjoy the luxury of an expensive hotel and all the trimmings, so I plan to pretend I'm a Malfoy and live it up!
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Date: 2004-12-17 06:45 pm (UTC)Sorry I missed the day, but I've been eaten by finals week. And ATBT sequel almost finished?!
::SQUEE!::
(also, I am so much with the Eliot love. I would tackle-hug you if I could.)
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Date: 2004-12-17 08:02 pm (UTC)ashley
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Date: 2004-12-17 09:47 pm (UTC)Happy Birthday
Hope you have a great evening on the town!
Squee! That's a real thrill.
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Date: 2004-12-20 02:03 am (UTC)Now I have to go kill off a few of the uglier icons in my collection and put these in. Thanks again, Signe!
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Date: 2004-12-17 10:05 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-12-20 02:04 am (UTC)ATBT sequel coming up? SQUEEEEE!!!!
Date: 2004-12-17 10:41 pm (UTC)Many happy returns!
Re: ATBT sequel coming up? SQUEEEEE!!!!
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Date: 2004-12-18 03:19 am (UTC)As to your "ability to write", please!! I will have you know that I spent the last two days re-reading 1000 Beautiful Things at work - illegally mind you - because I needed to do something wonderful and fulfilling. I fully intend to jump up and down when the sequel appears and then proceed to do nothing else for however long I am utterly drawn into your web of words.
Thank you for sharing your amazing talent.
And remember, birthdays are simply and excuse for presents and pampering. Age is entirely cerebral.
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Date: 2004-12-20 02:07 am (UTC)Glad you enjoy it, though.
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Date: 2004-12-19 01:58 pm (UTC)Reading all the absolutely jaw-dropping fics that have appeared this week, I let myself wade through the shoals of "Why can't I write that well?" and nearly shipwrecked on the "Who would miss my H/D if I dropped off the face of the Earth?"
*pats hand* I know, sweetie! I feel that way too, more often than I like to admit. It's oddly comforting to know that writers I admire feel that way too!
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Date: 2004-12-20 02:10 am (UTC)Maybe everyone feels that way. Just some of us wibble on LJ about it and some don't!
BTW, I got myself organized enough to read Left My Heart (revised) in one sitting. It's every bit as lovely the second time through as the first.