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[Apr. 8th, 2008|03:13 pm] |
So here's an interview I did with Australian Bookseller and Publisher, as K E Mills:
http://voyageronline.wordpress.com/
There are some typos in there that weren't in my responses! Not my fault, okay? *g*
I bought new glasses and new contact lenses today (I needed an upgrade in the worst way) and got my eyes tested with this amazing computer-controlled gizmo. And soon I'll have new contacts that don't spin on my eyes and drive me crazy. Always a good look.
Finally, I'm all chuffed because the latest season of Project Runway is now showing on Foxtel. How much do I love this show???? And given how challenged I am, fashion-wise (not because I can't dress well, but because either I've been too podgy or too tired or too whatever -- but I'm working on that!) it's odd how much I do love it. But I do. And now I've jumped ahead on Television Without Pity to find out who wins the season. I can't stand not knowing. I don't do suspense well. *g*
Finally, a Melbourne newspaper has called The Accidental Sorcerer 'Harry Potter for grown-ups' so now I don't know whether to be thrilled or terrified. I think I'm both. |
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| And in other news ... |
[Sep. 4th, 2007|07:34 am] |
With all the stress and brouhaha of finishing The Riven Kingdom, I kind of got fuzzy on the fact that The Innocent Mage has just released into the US of A.
Eeeeeeek!!!!!!
It's exciting, it's intimidating, it's a real rollercoaster ride. Reactions are just starting to trickle in and are, for the most part, positive. Thanks to the fabulous team at Orbit, this brand-new completely unknown writer is getting a little attention: and I'm massively appreciative of that. I can't wait to get back to New York next year so I can hug Tim and Alex in person. Or maybe I'll get the chance to hug them in Denver. Maybe I shouldn't mention that, in case they decide not to go to Worldcon. *g*
So it's a very odd space to be in. The Kingmaker, Kingbreaker books have been out in Oz for a couple of years now (hard to believe!!!), so it's a bit of a time warp. I can't expect to duplicate the way things went in the UK, because that was just freaky, but I have to confess I do hope a little of that good luck rubs off in the US!
Here in Oz, we have a new top 12 for Australian Idol. It's going to be an interesting journey -- I'm particularly impressed by the 2 young guys. Although the pretty one seriously needs a haircut! And I really like Natalie. So glad she squeaked in. And Carl the singing trumpeter. He has a lovely tone to his voice. I think his range is pretty narrow (but I could be surprised), but what he does is really nice. With a bit more attack and confidence, I think he's got a real niche market waiting.
Speaking of reality tv, I caught up with a season 1 Top Chef marathon on cable. What a goldmine for character research! Amazing people behaving so incredibly humanly, without realising for a moment how much of themselves they're revealing. So cool! But I can't wait for Stephen to get the boot. Could he BE any more condescending?????? (Readers of this blog should note: when I'm watching things like this, that have been out in the US already, I go straight to Television Without Pity and find out who wins. I really enjoy knowing ahead of time and watching them develop. With my brain not constantly trying to work out who's going to win I can focus on the other stuff.) Top Chef has taught me one thing -- I may enjoy food but I'd hate to be a chef! Way too much pressure without being able to do it again. I like the safety net of the redrafting process.
And speaking of reality tv, there's going to be an Australian Project Runway! Yee haw! Of course, it won't be the same without Tim Gunn (he's extraordinary. When I go back to New York I want to bump into him on the street and babble like a fangirl at him) but I look forward to comparing and contrasting the Oz fashion sensibility with that of the US. And the temperaments and approaches.
I had lunch with my super lovely Oz editor Stephanie yesterday -- finally getting into the HarperCollins offices. Sheesh, I live in Sydney and I've been with them for 3 years and that was the first time I paid a visit. Hopeless! Met lots of lovely team HarperCollins folks, and talked books, and ate a yummo lunch at the Green Gate hotel. (thanks, Rupert!) I've said it before and I'll say it again -- I'm working with some of the nicest, nicest people in the business on both sides of the world. I don't understand how I got to be this lucky.
Now I have to do something constructive, like housework. My dustbunnies have started building high rise apartments. And then I'm getting the car detailed and going to the movies, so there!!! And spending money in Officeworks. For any US readers, that's like Staples. Sigh. I love those places ...
So off I go. And just to change things up a bit, when I get cracking onto the rest of the Stargate novel tomorrow, I might switch to the laptop and change my location. Tee hee! Next week I should be getting in the copy edit of The Accidental Sorcerer (at least that's not a really fast turn around) and the first galleys of The Riven Kingdom (which IS a fast turn around, yikes) -- so there's no rest for the wicked.
Wish me luck ... |
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