tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post3510308805142738486..comments2023-09-23T12:13:10.019+00:00Comments on December Quinn, Erotic Romance<br>Stacia Kane, Sexy Urban Fantasy: We Have Nothing to Fear...Staciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07969399927758009095noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-77780832109164855702007-09-30T10:17:00.000+00:002007-09-30T10:17:00.000+00:00I completely understand your fear of flying. I som...I completely understand your fear of flying. I sometimes think that Hilary and I should go to Sydney for the weekend - leave the kids with my mum and have a break from them - but we would have to fly. And then I think "but what if the plane crashed. The boys would be ORPHANS. sob." And that honestly has stopped me from going - so far. It's irrational because there are about 10 flights a day between here and Sydney and they never crash (of course) I just think that the flight I get on will be doomed.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11582796689281835066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-6239383144583091942007-09-28T08:51:00.000+00:002007-09-28T08:51:00.000+00:00I love ships too, Gabriele. My dream is to take on...I love ships too, Gabriele. My dream is to take one transatlantic...one of these days, sigh. :-)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Lol, Sha'el, writing the second book is always hard. At least, I've been having a bitch of a time with mine. Almost done though! So glad you stopped by!<BR/><BR/><BR/>But is it a good sign, Mark? Or a sign of impending apocalypse?<BR/><BR/><BR/>I know, Vicki, I really would love to be there, especially this year as it seems there's so much going on and my book releases April 1. I'll just have to wait and see...<BR/><BR/><BR/>Thanks for popping in, V95! Heal fast!Staciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07969399927758009095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-91327945860111034362007-09-27T19:51:00.000+00:002007-09-27T19:51:00.000+00:00I hate to fly myself, December, so I know how you ...I hate to fly myself, December, so I know how you feel. But I also agree with Bernita on the carpe diem thing. You'll make your best decision when the time comes.<BR/><BR/>I'm so happy for Kis and the Princess -congrats y'all.<BR/><BR/>Thanks everyone for the kind words and encouragement. -V95Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-85082781081926851042007-09-27T19:33:00.000+00:002007-09-27T19:33:00.000+00:00Congrats to the sales and well wishes to V95.I thi...Congrats to the sales and well wishes to V95.<BR/><BR/>I think you should go if at all possible. I've not been to this one but everyone says it's the best around.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04521384704019863926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-3370708810396813562007-09-27T17:21:00.000+00:002007-09-27T17:21:00.000+00:00Tuesday the 15th at 3:somethin'.*checks travelocit...Tuesday the 15th at 3:somethin'.<BR/><BR/>*checks travelocity confirmation*<BR/><BR/>Tuesday the 15th at 3:40, for us.<BR/><BR/>That's like a sign.Mark Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06157095641807953190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-78512012577779623622007-09-27T17:19:00.000+00:002007-09-27T17:19:00.000+00:00I can spell "major" ... on a good day. I think.I can spell "major" ... on a good day. I think.Sha'el, Princess of Pixieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14049854555801812071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-10581360025128619982007-09-27T17:17:00.000+00:002007-09-27T17:17:00.000+00:00Hi, everyone, and thanks for the nice comments. Hi...Hi, everyone, and thanks for the nice comments. Hi, Bernita and McKoala.<BR/><BR/>Tentative date for release of Pixie Warrior is last quarter of 2008. We had a set back with Drollerie's magor computer failure, and I don't know how that will effect the release of Pixie Warrior.<BR/><BR/>I'm five chapters into first draft of Pixie Sword, book two of that series, and I'm having "the usual" problems... <BR/><BR/>The idea seems to be to make the pixie series slightly less "adult" than it is (It isn't very 'adult' anyway) and market it as YA.<BR/><BR/>This is my first fiction. And let me tell ya ... this process differs greatly from academic writing. Give me a hard peer review, any day! Well ... maybe not.Sha'el, Princess of Pixieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14049854555801812071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-36625362520120437882007-09-27T14:11:00.000+00:002007-09-27T14:11:00.000+00:00I actually love to fly, but the new regulations an...I actually love to fly, but the new regulations and the way people are treated as terrorists by some companies has taken the fun out of it. Since I travel only in Europe, I do a lot more by trains and ferries these days - it gives a better feel of the actual distances (though and ICE that makes 310 km/h between Frankfurt and Cologne isn't exactly a comparison to walking or horse speed).<BR/><BR/>And I love ships and ferries. My dream is the post ship cruise along the coast of Norway - does anyone have this weekend's lottery numbers? :)Gabriele Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205770868139083575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-86756033392634231612007-09-27T11:23:00.000+00:002007-09-27T11:23:00.000+00:00*sigh* I know, Bernita. I've been trolling the int...*sigh* I know, Bernita. I've been trolling the internet for websites to help one get past fear of flying. One minute I feel all jaunty and calm, the next terrified. :-)<BR/><BR/>But I have time in which to decide, so...we'll see!Staciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07969399927758009095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-35298007987810230252007-09-27T10:59:00.000+00:002007-09-27T10:59:00.000+00:00Congratulations,Kis - that's hot! I do remember S...Congratulations,Kis - that's <I> hot! </I><BR/>I do remember Sha'el and I am particularly happy for her. She stayed true.<BR/>And am so sorry to hear about V95, and hope recovery soon speeds up.<BR/>Only you can weigh the decision whether or not to attend, December.<BR/>I understand the conflicting and competing obligations, but there is something to be said for carpe diem.Bernitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264585685253812090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-90255856060765656442007-09-27T08:59:00.000+00:002007-09-27T08:59:00.000+00:00Okay then, kis, as long as you're not mad. :-) Kir...Okay then, kis, as long as you're not mad. :-) Kirsten Saell sounds great, but yeah, stupid technology!<BR/>And my husband also has the issues with the ears. Luckily I don't, but he suffers terribly.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Yeah, Michele, I know. If it weren't for the fact that I've heard the cons really do help get your name out there and improve sales I wouldn't be considering it as much as I am. But I do want to give PD the best possible start. It really depends on how my upcoming EC releases do. If they do well, I'll go. If not, no.<BR/><BR/><BR/>I know, Camille, when I was little I thought it was great! I used to fly all the time, too, when my parents first divorced. But then I went a couple of years without doing it, and...that was it.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Especially being in Australia, McKoala! You have to fly to get pretty much anywhere else.Staciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07969399927758009095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-47040777431177002482007-09-27T08:54:00.000+00:002007-09-27T08:54:00.000+00:00Good advice, Bernard. Yess, Anna, I know all about...Good advice, Bernard. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Yess, Anna, I know all about the driving and I do it all the time and I know, I could have a freak heart attack and die on the spot but I still eat food with saturated fat (although I've lost 4 pounds!) but somehow, getting on a plane feels like I'm making a conscious choice to hand my fate over to other people.<BR/>And yeah, the money is an issue. Obviously royalties over the next couple of months are going to be an issue in making the decision.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Ugh, Angie! I get uncomfortable too, the space is too small for my legs and I'm only 5'2 or so (but short waisted, so my legs are long.) It's really only getting on the plane and take-off that bug me. Landings don't generally make me nervous, even turbulence doesn't bother me much (unless it's really bad, but even then I know it will be okay.) It's getting up the guts to do it, you know?<BR/><BR/>Lol Charles, way to get down to the REAL issue! Yep, that's a lot of beer. We actually originally figured I wouldn't go just because we're saving to move back to the States and it seems like a lot of dough. But if it gets Personal Demons more publicity and sales, it could be worth it.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Oh believe me, Bettie, if I go I'm going to the doctor first to get me some sedatives! Lol. But the booze isn't a problem for me--I'm not much of a pee-er. I can wait a long time.Staciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07969399927758009095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-43115506248992623262007-09-27T08:26:00.000+00:002007-09-27T08:26:00.000+00:00Kirsten -- my sympathies. :( That happens to me ...Kirsten -- my sympathies. :( That happens to me too, but only occasionally. If I have even a bit of a stuffy nose when I get on the plane I'm going to be deaf and hurting so I know where you're coming from. Luckily it doesn't happen all that often. [crossed fingers]<BR/><BR/>AngieAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11920578701763415331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-78187721445506004722007-09-27T03:14:00.000+00:002007-09-27T03:14:00.000+00:00Poor V95. Yippee Kis and Sha'el!I'm not a great fl...Poor V95. Yippee Kis and Sha'el!<BR/><BR/>I'm not a great flyer here either. But if I didn't do it, I'd miss out on so much.McKoalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01457446171624585099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-24256786181829779742007-09-27T02:15:00.000+00:002007-09-27T02:15:00.000+00:00I hate flying more with the years, too. Loved it ...I hate flying more with the years, too. Loved it when I was 5.<BR/><BR/>I hope you go. I think you'll have a blast.Camille Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09031841106283355784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-55249733978808752732007-09-27T01:52:00.000+00:002007-09-27T01:52:00.000+00:00I've never flown, but I suppose I will eventually....I've never flown, but I suppose I will eventually. but I want to point out all the other costs. that's a lot of money, and yes, your kiddos are still young. Me, I'm not going too far until both kids are in school, and that kind of money is way out of my league. The good thing about these cons is that they happen every year. Maybe next book deal you can get your publisher to send you.<BR/><BR/>Hooray if you get to go. And if you don't, don't feel too bad. ;) I'll probably never be at RWA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-11115979178248935032007-09-26T19:35:00.000+00:002007-09-26T19:35:00.000+00:00I find flying painful, too, Angie, but it's an ear...I find flying painful, too, Angie, but it's an ear thing. I have very narrow eustacian tubes, and beyond a certain altitude my ears simply do not pop. The last time I flew--which was about 15 years ago--I was completely deaf and in agony for the entire flight. <BR/><BR/>And December, I could never be mad at you. I was going to come out within a day or two, anyway, and now I don't have to worry about it. I kept thinking if I went public, my editor would suddenly realize it was some other book with a similar name that she wanted, and that the whole thing was one big screwup. Yes, I have issues. <BR/><BR/>Hugs.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I have to shorten my name to Kirsten Saell, so everything will fit nicely on the print cover. Now I just have to edit my google account. Stupid technology.kirsten saellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02778076783406073225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-19333728366729447392007-09-26T18:35:00.000+00:002007-09-26T18:35:00.000+00:00Hi December,If you're going to be trapped in a fly...Hi December,<BR/><BR/>If you're going to be trapped in a flying metal tube with 2'x2' bathrooms for 16 hours, booze is not your friend. I use my mother's and grandmother's old folk remedy for wedding stress and travel-phobia. It's called valium. ;o) Three generations of happy, relaxed travelers can't be wrong.bettiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11398414989528116281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-61443677867919902002007-09-26T17:58:00.000+00:002007-09-26T17:58:00.000+00:00I love the act of flying, although I don't care fo...I love the act of flying, although I don't care for the crowding issue. But the cost you mention is huge. Think about how much beer you could buy for that.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-25882052442974705832007-09-26T17:44:00.001+00:002007-09-26T17:44:00.001+00:00I hate flying too, but not because I'm afraid. I'...I hate flying too, but not because I'm afraid. I'm fine with flying and I think take-offs and landings are fun. :) My problem is that flying <I>hurts.</I> I'm very tall and very fat both, so when I'm sitting in coach my knees are jammed against the seat in front of me and the seat arms are jammed into my hip bones. Even the hour or so flight to visit my mother in Reno is physically painful, and five hours to Florida to take a cruise is horrid.<BR/><BR/>But when my husband offered to take me to Florence in March, I went. Both travel days were horrendous -- I could hardly walk when we got off at either end -- but being in Florence was worth it and I do want to go back some day, although I'll get on that plane with gritted teeth.<BR/><BR/>So what it comes down to is, do you want to go to the conference? Do you want to <I>be at</I> the conference? How much? Weigh that against your fear of flying. There you go. It's not easy, but it <I>is</I> simple. [wry smile]<BR/><BR/>AngieAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11920578701763415331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-85049655314387716772007-09-26T17:44:00.000+00:002007-09-26T17:44:00.000+00:00Okay, dude, I hear you on the flying thing. I'm no...Okay, dude, I hear you on the flying thing. I'm not that afraid, personally, but it makes me viley ill for days. Everytime I drop Roo off to visit his dad I yack at 10,000 feet. Sometimes I miss the barf bag too and get to sit with my own stink for another 3-4 hours (everyone LOVES sitting by me, fer real). It takes about 12 hours total travel time to get my little boy to his bio dad and it's only a few states away so 16 hours isn't too horribly bad and at least you won't be travelling with a toddler who will want you to entertain them by sticking stickers to the seat in front of you or reading books that make your yack urge become a compulsion.<BR/><BR/>I'm with whoever voted for the xanax. Just get on the plane, take a xanax and go. You could just as likely be in a car accident and be taken away from your family and yet you drive. Yes?<BR/><BR/>So it's really a matter of money, and whether or not I get pregnant before then or if my unfertile womb will allow me to high tail it up to Pennsylvania for some drinks at that bar you keep talking about. (And I'd split a hotel room too, ya know?)<BR/><BR/>Hugs!<BR/><BR/>Anna J. EvansAnna J. Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01397240894645783388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-23452082722527274802007-09-26T17:26:00.000+00:002007-09-26T17:26:00.000+00:00If you always put your family and peace of mind ah...If you always put your family and peace of mind ahead of all other things, you may end up poorer in fortune, but much richer in life.BernardLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722619048888613647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-44574246555570572162007-09-26T16:45:00.000+00:002007-09-26T16:45:00.000+00:00That's so lovely, Kate. I wish I could relax and b...That's so lovely, Kate. I wish I could relax and be excited about the prospect, but I just keep seeing Death's big black door in front of me (with appropriate eerie laughter). I believe, unfortunately, that a dull life is okay because it's still <I>life</I>. <BR/><BR/>But I'm trying! I'm trying to get up the nerve!Staciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07969399927758009095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-53481315282578661362007-09-26T16:42:00.000+00:002007-09-26T16:42:00.000+00:00I know, Seeley, and I'd so love to, but that's a w...I know, Seeley, and I'd so love to, but that's a week of travel and I hate to leave the girls for that long. I'd love to do it, though, I could rent a car and drive the rest of the way, which woud be great because I love to drive.<BR/><BR/>Kis, I decided to bit the bullet and just do it. So thppt, and don't hate me. :-)<BR/>Take all the time you want to set up your site, I'll pimp you again when it's up.<BR/>CUBA? I admit, I'd love to go there, having lived in Miami for so long. But that also makes me a bit uncomfortable about going there, too. My SIL is Dominican--from Santo Domingo--and I'd love to go there too. They (she and my neices) go all the time, my bro goes along when he can get the time off.Staciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07969399927758009095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19623437.post-48362088940057329792007-09-26T16:38:00.000+00:002007-09-26T16:38:00.000+00:00True, Robyn, but my flight would leave the UK at l...True, Robyn, but my flight would leave the UK at like 8 am, I don't know that they'd even offer the booze. And it's not as fun to drink on a plane, because there's nobody to chat with and nothing to do. :-(<BR/><BR/><BR/>Yes, DH, but that's just the point! I only live once, I don't want to throw my ride away on a stupid airplane! :-)<BR/><BR/><BR/>I'd have to change planes in DC, Mark, but I suppose I could try sleeping pills. If I go I plan to arrive on Tuesday the 15th, I believe it would be around 3ish.Staciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07969399927758009095noreply@blogger.com