merofi ([info]merofi) wrote,
@ 2008-01-31 01:12:00
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Current music:Capsule - I'm Feeling You

First Kiss, Then Tell

Just out, this anthology features a number of popular YA authors spilling the beans about their first kiss. It ranges from sweet, to romantic, to downright disgusting (and judging by author Justine Larbalestier's blog, she'd know I'm talking about her story!). It's a fun read to share with friends, a great gift for Valentine's Day, and for a good cause as a portion of the proceeds go to NPR's Youth Radio.

As for my contribution to the book, I made a comic documenting my precarious path to true love. If you ever wondered what went on in my brain when Kazu and I first met/decided to get married, this comic is for you. OR... if you've lost faith in the idea that true love can exist, this comic is for you too. OR... who am I kidding? I made this comic for anyone willing to listen. I hope you like it!

So check it out, First Kiss, Then Tell edited by Cylin Busby. Be prepared for warm fuzzies!

Things on Rema are progressing slowly. I was stuck on chapter 7 for a good two months. That's right. Two months on one chapter. When I save versions of my chapters, I label them version A, version B, etc. The version that worked is chapter 7, version Vb. Don't laugh... I'm just happy to be off that merry-go-round!

Since then, things have been running smoothly (knock knock), and I approach each page with an eager heart. I'm up to chapter 11, and realizing this book is taking me way longer than Kazu or I could've predicted. Remember back when I was hoping to finish by December? Ha ha ~

I think it might be time to go hunting for a part time job. Ironically, the prospect of getting away from the studio and working on set, non-creative tasks sounds like a vacation. Writing sure requires a lot of mental gymnastics...


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[info]goraina
2008-01-31 02:35 pm UTC (link)
Ha ha! I've been waiting to read that story for AGES! :D

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[info]lennan
2008-01-31 07:06 pm UTC (link)
What?! New comic?! Hmmm, maybe I can find this at B&N....

Heh, heh, I think I can recall many authors saying that writing isn't as easy as we think. And to never make deadlines. XD Actually, I can empathise, it took me two months just to have a finishing draft of my chapter 1 and a lot of worry over chapter 2 although I think I'm having a lot more ideas on it now.... But I think that's the way to go if you're stuck, have one of two drafts and let it sit there...fermenting or something One will be sure to be the right one...sort of like choosing a mate or a fine wine, even. XD

Augh, but I can't wait to revise my chapter one into something readable, because I want you to read it. T_T (I also want to force you to read some boring history....)

But good luck on the part time job search, as well as Rema.

(I really want to hang out sometime, but of course it depends on your schedule. Told you I'm persistent. >_0 )

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[info]jou
2008-02-01 02:21 am UTC (link)
:DDD

I read it this morning! Seriously, you and Kazu are too adorable. <3

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[info]tacto
2008-02-01 04:14 am UTC (link)
Ohh Amy, you finally reappeared..! ^^ I'll definitely go find that book, just for the sake of your story! :) Am also very very very much looking forward to reading Rema... Actually, the more time passes and the more I realize how much work should be put into writing. I'll concentrate on that much more this ear as well.
Good luck with it! (how many chapters are you planning for Rema??)

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[info]elara_bonnie
2008-02-02 06:17 pm UTC (link)
Its really cute Amy! I read it at the bookstore :-D

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