I only stood up for a *moment* but when I came back to my seat, this is what I found. He's 13, so he gets to nap wherever he pleases; I'm going to have to read the next chapter someplace else.... In related news: this book is great & you should preorder it (out April 7)!

Tell me why it took seeing a middle school production called TWELVE ANGRY VILLAINS for me to figure out how much sense it would make to ship The Evil Queen & Lady Tremaine? They're perfect for each other....

My 2026 Norwescon panels include a discussion of fiction and game companies called "Campaigns to Contracts" (April 3). This panel will be a lot of fun as it is moderated by @mandatheginger.bsky.social. rosemaryjonescom.wordpress.com/arkham-horror/

Is he about to announce the Tesla Submarine Co? Because without that, the NOLA plan... doesn't hold water....

If you have a podcast, you should invite Premee to be a guest.

petticoats must be small enough to fit into elevator

I know I'm old and grouchy and that this is the first-worldiest problem possible, but I really, REALLY hate showing up to a reservation and being made to wait. Don't let me make a reservation if you can't actually seat us. 😬

Me: huh, very little headache today, vision seems improved. Maybe this migraine is finally leaving. Also Me: *proceeds to attempt setting down a mug and MISSES, thereby spilling scalding hot coffee all over myself*. So... maybe not?? 😭

Update: my dog is home and snoring at my feet as is appropriate. Also the vet came out to tell my partner that Toggle was the Best Boy all day in the back, was no trouble medically, and liked the heated blanket in recovery (we knew that last one already 😂).

Sir Toggle had to have a tooth pulled this morning (he's 13 & on a prescription diet so no dental treats) and I just want him home so I can pet him. But also we have to limit his food tonight and he's going to be sad about that- so I'm sad about that.

Not everybody catches it on first read, but Declan in DAWN CALAMITY is trans. Although not the main character, he is key to the story, lives to the end, and appears in the sequel (WIP). I can give away a few ebooks if that's of interest....

I will not be buying, nor will I be reading, nor am I even really curious about the ATYD rewrite situation (same as with Manacled/Alchemized) But I will be talking about it on panels until the end of time, probably. This is exhausting

This just in: the Cerulean monologue still slaps

Rewatching The Devil Wears Prada and I just recognized a pair of gold Valentino heels *currently in my closet* in the opening montage. I. Am. Gagged.

I have nothing eligible this year and I haven't gotten started on my nominations yet (although I do know some work & people I will be nominating). Tell me friends, of your favorites, so that I may add them to my list

Me: I'm going to do ALL THESE SPECIFIC THINGS today. My body: haha you thought.... How about doing ABSOLUTELY NOTHING instead...??? 😭

Laura is excellent at her job (I'm not her client but a dear friend is) and she's about to open to queries! Check out her MSWL, get your query letter tuned up, and be ready when the day comes if you think you're a good fit. 📖

Misty Copeland - fresh from a hip replacement - SLAYED as always. ❤️

Happy Ides, y’all!

The Torrent are having a Sports Bra Toss as the second interaction activity and I find it absolutely inexcusable that they aren't playing "Otto Titsling" while it's happening

I was absolutely *that* white lady- I'd go there for 3 things & leave having spent $300. And I haven't spent a dime with them since December of 2024. I don't miss it (I do miss 2014 Target, but that was long gone already)

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I am appalled, nauseated, and only not in jail right now because I wasn't able to be present last night. To my fellow emcees & panel moderators: DON'T FUCKING DO THIS. Seanan is amazing and writes perfect books and deserves so much better than this.

My Cousin Vinny remains a perfect film.

Reminder that if you like this, you can go preorder Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos RIGHT NOW and get a Command Tower and also @seananmcguire.bsky.social will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine strixhaven-omens-of-chaos.com

My right knee has chosen today to remind me why I buy Salonpas at Costco.

UPDATE: they *fit* 😍 They're a little snug in the stride, so I might get the button moved but the high waist, hip/seat and length are all great. I win. 🏆

Correction: THERE ARE TWO OF THEM

I just found a pair of Escada pants at the thrift store for $8. This feels like a crime. But it's not like I could possibly leave them here

She does not

I think it will never cease to delight me to watch two people affectionately punch each other as I drive past them....

I only *sniffed* at this monstrosity and noped full out afterwards

Just finished an ARC read for blurbing and, even though I know for sure the book is 100% human-made (because I know the agent who sold the book: she's ethical + totally anti-AI), I still appreciate the note affirming that fact. Going to start requesting this in my book contracts going forward.

I'm in charge of food for D&D tomorrow. So I've just par-cooked around 4lbs of German meatballs. The challenge will be forcing myself to refrain from eating them between now and tomorrow lunchtime (this is why I'm waiting to finish them in the oven tomorrow) 😜

Star Trek TNG. On paper. Passed around the school. Next up was X-Files on the MSR Yahoo group mailing list + the Gossamer Archive

To be fair, mine also comes out when I'm tired....

I loved so many times about this (the gala is often my favorite) but I think the best part may have been that Carolina Kostner got her flowers. She's always been excellent- maybe the greatest skater Italy ever created. 💕 www.reddit.com/r/FigureSkat...

I am loving the Olympic Showcase Gala but I just... really need someone to bring back long spirals that change edge. Please. I miss Michelle Kwan.

"I'm Still Here". Jim's Theme from Treasure Planet. I ache to be a good enough skater to do justice to that song. Best I've done so far is skating to "Hungry Like The Wolf" dressed as little red riding hood.

And a gold medal 🏅

A lot of these skaters have been performing Long Programs. Alysa Liu just gave us a *Free Skate* ⛸️ 💕

Massive thanks to the Olympics for scheduling Amber Glenn's free skate during the gold medal hockey game intermission. A+ fan experience.

Etouffee is a lot of work but it's always *always* worth it.

Anybody else out here just wanting the French team to *fall down* ?

A store specializing in books for every mood and every stage of life called Maslow's Hierarchy of Reads

There are some bangers in the Rotten Tomatoes pull quotes for "Melania" reviews but this one is the clear winner:

I turned in my book!!!!

TFW the novella contract says 20,000 words and the final draft comes out to 20,068.... All that's left is to format and send. 🍻

Royalties hit my inbox this morning and I'm eight pages of final revision away from turning in a dream come true book project. Sometimes this job is kinda neat

I don't eat cookies but I'm buying some anyway