That's really something, Deb. A total bouquet.
Death is your art. You make it with your hands day after day. That final gasp, that look of peace. And part of you is desperate to know: What's it like? Where does it lead you? And now you see, that's the secret. Not the punch you didn't throw or the kicks you didn't land. She really wanted it. Every Slayer has a death wish. Even you.
Spike ,'Conversations with Dead People'
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erikaj - Nov 12, 2003 6:36:49 am PST #2672 of 10001
"already on the kiss-cam with Karl Marx"-
Betsy HP - Nov 12, 2003 6:37:40 am PST #2673 of 10001
If I only had a brain...
If it were me, I'd frame that letter or sleep with it under my pillow or possibly have it bronzed. Lovely.
deborah grabien - Nov 12, 2003 7:52:35 am PST #2674 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
I think what I want to do is, rather than have St. Martins send her a copy, I'll send her one out of my own stash (once they arrive here).
But I'm also going to forward the correspondence to Ruth. I got this back this morning, from Professor Heller (part of a longer email):
I do encourage you to re-issue Plainsong, and I will do my part to promote your new series...I can't wait to get started on it!
Civilised, I call it.
Nilly - Nov 12, 2003 7:58:55 am PST #2675 of 10001
Swouncing
Civilised, I call it.
Lovely, I call it. Just like Betsy.
deborah grabien - Nov 12, 2003 8:09:53 am PST #2676 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Nic's talking about doing a limited POD run of "Plainsong". I'm wondering if he might not be right. But part of me wants to wait and see how the series does; if the publisher gets enough "Hey! This book, that you printed reviews of on the back! Where is it?" feedback, they may want it back. In which case, well.....heheheheh.
Astarte - Nov 12, 2003 8:11:52 am PST #2677 of 10001
Not having has never been the thing I've regretted most in my life. Not trying is.
Raises hand.
I'd be good for a POD copy. IJS.
erikaj - Nov 12, 2003 8:12:00 am PST #2678 of 10001
"already on the kiss-cam with Karl Marx"-
That happens a lot, doesn't it?
Liese S. - Nov 12, 2003 10:31:15 am PST #2679 of 10001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Wow! Very nice, Deb. So thoughtful of her.
Theodosia - Nov 12, 2003 2:14:51 pm PST #2680 of 10001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
I actually wondered why you hadn't done that, Deb, and figured it was because the rights were sewn up/too expensive to get back.
deborah grabien - Nov 12, 2003 2:19:04 pm PST #2681 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Theo, the idea was that there might be a desire for someone else to buy it, in which case, the POD thing would be a legal issue.