Seanan McGuire (seanan_mcguire) wrote,
Seanan McGuire
seanan_mcguire
  • Mood: geeky
  • Music: The theme from "Buffy," naturally.

If the apocalypse comes, beep me.

I have received my copies of Whedonistas [Amazon]|[Mysterious Galaxy]! This book is a celebration of all things related to Joss Whedon, with essays from lots of wonderful writers, and interviews with some of the people actually involved with the shows! Buffy to Dollhouse, it's all here.

I don't really need four copies for my very own. So...

In my essay, I talk about my love of Buffy, and how it helped me grow into myself as both a fannish adult and a professional author. Others talk about finding community through the Browncoats, or the treatment of good and evil in Angel, or the Hero's Journey of Dr. Horrible. If you're a Whedon fan, you probably have a story of your own. Tell it! Be as detailed or as brief as you like. On Friday, I shall unleash our old friend, Random Number Generator, to pick two winners, each of whom* will receive a copy of Whedonistas.

The book officially comes out next Tuesday, so even if you don't win, you should absolutely pick up a copy for the Whedon fan in your life. Or in your head. Whatever floats your boat.

Game on!

(*North American entries only, please, unless you're willing to pay postage. I just can't afford it right now, I'm sorry.)
Tags: geekiness, giving stuff away, too much tv
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blueinsideout

March 8 2011, 23:14:59 UTC 6 years ago

I always seem to be late to the party with Joss Whedon stuff. I was introduced to Firefly before Serenity came out, but long after it was off the air. I've only gotten around to watching Buffy and Angel this year, in one massive media inhaling gulp. I'm still not done with them. I hit season 7 of Buffy and part of me decided I didn't want it to end so I slowed down on my viewing. The only well known Whedon things that I've been with from beginning to end were Doctor Horrible and Dollhouse. It doesn't matter though. I love them all.

Last year I had the chance to go to Dragon*Con for the first time. In the logical sense I knew that there were a lot of awesome Whedon fans out there, I even came with a group of ten or so of them. Ideas of what there was never could have prepared me to what there really was out there. I sang along to a shadowcast of Once More with Feeling and Doctor Horrible until I was hoarse, and I cried at both. Someone threw a stuffed Bunny at my head, he's sitting on my mantle. I danced the night away at a Shindig that was so full of love and fun that it felt like the room couldn't hold it. I sat in a packed to the brims room with over a thousand people and watched a film set in the Firefly universe that was made lovingly by fans, for charity, and because they loved it. I played Spot the Jayne Hat like you would Slug Bug. And I can't wait for the chance to go back this year and do it all again.

So, not to sound too sappy, but yes, Joss Whedon and his works are a major part of my life. I wouldn't have it any other way.