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It's official!

Jun. 27th, 2008 at 10:10 AM

Well, Del Rey has finally spilled the beans, so now I really am allowed to talk about it.

The Sekrit Projekt is a Star Wars novel. I'll be doing 2. They're both set in the Clone Wars era, and connected to the new animated series that's coming out soon. It's a 5-book series in total, and the super spectacular Karen Traviss will be writing the other 3. I'm so lucky to be working with her. It's a bit of a cosmic trip, this, no pun intended. I think I'd be a lost cause if I didn't have her to guide my tottering footsteps.

Gotta tell you, I am having waaaaay too much fun.

While simultaneously having a nervous breakdown.

Stay tuned ...

Mood: anxious

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gauroth wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 12:40 am (UTC)

Ooo! Star Wars! You! Karen Traviss! Those are going to be fantastic books!

I saw 'Star Wars' when it first came out in the cinema for my 26th birthday. Even watching it on dvd I get that 'wow' factor. Having people who can write really good stories doing the books makes me squee with joy like a schoolgirl. This is great news!

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karenmiller wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 02:18 pm (UTC)

Well, Karen's is. I've read the first one, and it's great. I have no idea about mine. I want it to be good, but an author can't tell. All I know for certain is I'm terrified of getting it wrong! *g* Because I know how much the fandom cares, I know how much I care. Which is why I'm all wibbly.

But thanks!

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karenmiller wrote:

Jul. 21st, 2008 10:19 am (UTC)

Thanks so much! Sorry not to say that sooner, but said SW novel ate me alive. And now I'm being eaten alive by something else. *g*

I love SW. I love those 6 films, the sweep of character and drama. This is a huge thing for me. I just hope I don't let the fans down ... or Karen T!

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halspacejock wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 12:41 am (UTC)

I think you must be one of the busiest writers I know ;-)

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karenmiller wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 02:18 pm (UTC)

If you change that to the most insane, I'll agree with you. *g*

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 02:26 pm (UTC)

Okay, you're the most insane writer I know ;-)

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karenmiller wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 02:30 pm (UTC)

You got that right!!!!

In the midst of my madness I've lost track of your launchiness. Hope all swings along brilliantly.

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eneit wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 12:56 am (UTC)

*g* that is great news! *plumps up cushions, and positions them strategically around the computer* That's so you have somewhere soft to fall during the nervous breakdown *hugs*

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karenmiller wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 02:18 pm (UTC)

Thank you. I so need it! Hope you're feeling better today.

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chrisbarnes wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 12:57 am (UTC)

Awesome! How very cool for you, Karen. Well done. You sure are a busy gal. Remember to come up for air occasionally!

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karenmiller wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 02:19 pm (UTC)

Heh. Air is over-rated. *g* But do you see now why I had to postpone more sword classes? Not only the time thing, but the tempation of falling onto one pointfirst might have become too tempting. *g*

Thanks!

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kateelliott wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 01:20 am (UTC)

Wow! Congrats!

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karenmiller wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 02:20 pm (UTC)

Thanks, Kate. I'm still in the foaming at the mouth stage of hysteria, you understand. *g*

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roberthoge wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 01:24 am (UTC)

Congrats, Karen. That rocks. Instead of the 'Sekrit Project' you should now start calling it "The Two Karens' Star Wars Pentalogy"

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karenmiller wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 02:21 pm (UTC)

It does rock. It's cosmic. It's the scariest shit you can imagine. Thanks! *g* And that's a great series title!

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rynogeny wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 02:06 am (UTC)

*just grins*

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karenmiller wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 02:21 pm (UTC)

I'd say I'm grinning too, but it's more like a cadaveric spasm. *g*

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tillianion wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 02:27 am (UTC)

Woohoo! All of this makes me tired just thinking about it, so I can just imagine how you're feeling :) Great work.

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karenmiller wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 02:22 pm (UTC)

Thanks, ma'am. I'm still in shock. When I see you at Conflux, I still be wittering.

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tillianion wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 10:23 pm (UTC)

Witter away. Maybe some of it will rub off on the rest of us :)

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karenmiller wrote:

Jul. 21st, 2008 10:22 am (UTC)

I'll do my best to spread the witter. Like a disease. *g*

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tillianion wrote:

Jul. 21st, 2008 10:01 pm (UTC)

I'll let you know if I catch it :)

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navicat wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 05:55 am (UTC)

Whoooooooh! That sounds SO exciting! :)

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karenmiller wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 02:23 pm (UTC)

It is! It is! And freaky to the max!

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sg1scribe wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 06:03 am (UTC)

Super cool! :-)

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karenmiller wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 02:23 pm (UTC)

I can't wait to do the Snoopy dance with you. *g* But of course, all of this will pale in comparison to Tennant.

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lilifae wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 07:32 am (UTC)

OMG! Yay!

So pleased for you. Naturally my husband is going to pester me to buy copies, post it onto you, to make sure you sign it for us....and then somehow bribe you to send it back to us again...

So very happy for you though - excellent news and even more exposure!

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karenmiller wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 02:24 pm (UTC)

Thanks, possum. Please don't think I've forgotten your questions, either. They are in a queue of Urgent Email. Arrgghhh!

And I can always send you bookplates!

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readerjane wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 10:44 am (UTC)

Squee! I can't wait to tell my kids. They love your SG1 stories and they love Star Wars, so we'll all be eagerly awaiting the new books.

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karenmiller wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 02:24 pm (UTC)

Right. Pile on the pressure why don't you? *ggg*

Thanks, honey.

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aranhe wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 10:51 am (UTC)

How exciting! Throw yourself into that nervous breakdown! Enjoy it!

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karenmiller wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 02:25 pm (UTC)

I'm trying ... *g*

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ph8 wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 11:33 am (UTC)

Congrats! I know how much you love this world so I KNOW you'll do it justice :)

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karenmiller wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 02:25 pm (UTC)

Wibble wibble wibble ..

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jmswallow wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 12:35 pm (UTC)

HA! I so called that. Well done; I look forward to the works of the Karen Kollective with great anticipation!

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karenmiller wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 02:26 pm (UTC)

Thanks, sir. I'm just snockered to be scuttling along behind her ... *g*

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tk42one wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 01:51 pm (UTC)

Well, it wasn't so secret to me, but I'm still happy for you. Noticed yesterday that another series had started (the one by Michael Reaves). Ugh, more books to buy....

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karenmiller wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 02:27 pm (UTC)

Thank you! And yes .. always more books to buy. But wouldn't life be dull if there weren't???

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jowake wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 02:02 pm (UTC)

Star Wars Sekrit

Wonderful news, I know you are excited even if you are exhausted. Way to go.

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karenmiller wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 02:27 pm (UTC)

Re: Star Wars Sekrit

Thanks, Jo. I'm just a mess of emotion right now!

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lilifae wrote:

Jun. 27th, 2008 06:08 pm (UTC)

K - look, take as much time as you need re the questions. It's exam time next week for me...so there is seriously no rush at all - because I don't have to answer to anyone but myself on the site, I can fit / add your interview in whenever you've done it. Please, I can't stress enough that it should seriously not be a big concern for you!

Love

Liz

HMMMMM. Bookplates....:-)

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karenmiller wrote:

Jul. 21st, 2008 10:21 am (UTC)

I'll do something about when I get a chance to surface ... *g*

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paulhaines wrote:

Jun. 28th, 2008 02:17 am (UTC)

a big CONGRATS!

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karenmiller wrote:

Jul. 16th, 2008 10:37 pm (UTC)

Thanks. It's a lot of fun, and pretty daunting. Paul, you're in my thoughts. Hang in there.

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austspecfic wrote:

Jun. 28th, 2008 02:55 am (UTC)

As far as secret projects go, that's awesome!

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karenmiller wrote:

Jul. 16th, 2008 10:36 pm (UTC)

Oh, awesome doesn't come close. I am hysterical about it,for so many reasons. Actually, just plain hysterical right now. *g*

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ejcaldera wrote:

Jul. 4th, 2008 02:07 pm (UTC)

Congratulations! You'll probably find this amusing. After reading this entry, I wandered into the bathroom and said to Alan, "That woman's absolutely insane." After clarifying which woman I was referring to (I know more that one insane woman, don't ya know), he said, without any further prompting or explanation, "What's she writing now?"

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karenmiller wrote:

Jul. 16th, 2008 09:58 pm (UTC)

Bless him. *g* And all us nutters out here in the world.

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