Seanan McGuire (seanan_mcguire) wrote,
Seanan McGuire
seanan_mcguire
  • Mood: thoughtful
  • Music: Glee, "Mercy."

Happy New Year! How that wheel turns 'round...

Officially, for the current dominant culture of the country where I live, the new year begins on January 1st. I don't really remember when I started celebrating the new year on November 1st, as dictated by the Wiccan calendar; it's just the time that feels right to me. Harvest is ending. We're sliding into the long winter, time for contemplation, renewal, and preparing to face the spring. I like the idea that we can start the year with a nice, long, blanket-swaddled nap. So happy new year, from my calendar to yours.

This past year has been an absolute roller coaster ride. High points have included my first-ever visit to Australia (and winning the CAMPBELL AWARD OMG), publishing not one, but three books, under two different names, a good half-dozen conventions, ranging from the massive (San Diego forever!) to the small and intimate (Spocon rules!), winning my third Pegasus Award, and finishing three more books. I never said I was all that fond of sleep. Low points have included exhaustion, travel woes, illness, and throwing my back out. On the balance, I'm calling it a win.

Whether today is the beginning of your year, the beginning of your holiday season, or just another Monday, I wish all the best to you and yours. May your days be sweet, your fires be warm, and your skies be filled with stars.

Happy New Year.
Tags: contemplation, state of the blonde, this is halloween
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yellowblackhaze

November 2 2010, 00:47:14 UTC 6 years ago

Happy New Year, Seanan! It's rather fitting to do it on this day down here, because we've just gone into spring. Speaking of new things, are there any plans to publish all the Velveteen stories together? I've adored those since discovering this LJ and have thought they'd make a great short fiction collection or even done as a graphic novel format, providing you had the right artist.

seanan_mcguire

November 29 2010, 21:32:38 UTC 6 years ago

Not presently, because the series is not yet done. Maybe someday! That would make me happy.