Okay; cards on the table time.: seanan

Okay; cards on the table time.

I'm tired.

I don't mean "Seanan needs a nap." I mean "crying at the slightest provocation, reciting primes to keep myself motivated to finish taking a shower, ready to curl up in a ball and die." So please. I am begging you here. I mean literally, I'm begging. Please...

...don't email me and then get angry when you don't get an instantaneous reply.

...don't ask why you can't have the next book NOW RIGHT NOW. I mean, unless your goal is seeing me cry. In that case, knock yourself out.

...don't tell me I'm neglecting my friends/social life/sanity when I don't come to your party. You know what? I know I'm neglecting those things. You know what else? I don't have a choice right now. I'm sorry. I wish I did. But I don't.

I am out of go. My candle is burning at both ends, and starting to melt in the middle. So handle me gently, do not prod me with sticks, and do not tell me I need to "take time for me." If the time existed, I would take it. It doesn't exist for me to take.

I'm tired.

In the interests of not turning a PSA into another source of stress, I will not be answering comments on this entry. Thank you for understanding.

enchantedskies

July 19 2011, 00:29:16 UTC 5 years ago

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I hope you feel better soon. And just remember, you are amazing. Your books are amazing. People who cannot wait for that amazing do not deserve it. *nods*

anderyn

July 19 2011, 00:29:24 UTC 5 years ago

We'll be here when you're not tired anymore.

I hope you find a way to recharge and refresh, and that it comes to you quickly. That is all I really can say.

jfargo

July 19 2011, 00:39:44 UTC 5 years ago

Wish I could help. Good luck.

vincentursus

July 19 2011, 00:47:00 UTC 5 years ago

Unfortunately I do not have productive advice to give you.

So instead...

*hugs*

Good wishes.

eevieivy

July 19 2011, 00:50:09 UTC 5 years ago

*HUGS!* While my job is entirely different from your job, I do know what it feels like to be that level of tired. Know that there are positive thoughts being sent your way. *more hugs!*

batyatoon

July 19 2011, 00:52:03 UTC 5 years ago

Love you lots and always, my blonde.

*sends you more wax*

amanuensis1

July 19 2011, 01:03:32 UTC 5 years ago

THIS COMMENT DOES NOT NEED AN ANSWER. DOES NOT EXPECT ONE. Does not, in fact, expect ANYTHING in return except the hope that the capslock brought a little grin to your face. BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO REPLY AND TELL ME SO. Many hugs, and rest, and kittens and chocolate milk for you, dear creature.

matociquala

July 19 2011, 01:27:25 UTC 5 years ago

Honey, I hear ya. No response required.

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deakat

July 19 2011, 01:53:02 UTC 5 years ago

Sending love and happy thoughts and big-dog-smooshy-nose-nuzzles (or not, if you don't like that sort of thing).

groblek

July 19 2011, 01:55:43 UTC 5 years ago

Oof. My sympathies and hugs sent your way. I hope that you manage to find a way to get enough rest to keep yourself together.

I think the majority of your fans are quite content to get the books whenever they're ready and responses whenever you get around to it, and I glare at the ones who think they're entitled to instant gratification from you.

muddlewait

July 19 2011, 02:00:06 UTC 5 years ago

There must be times when we seem like a nest of squeaky baby birds, each one waiting for the next worm. At times, that's probably a fair comparison. But I think it usually only looks like that. Remember, most of us are just cheering. Or gaping in awe.

Anyway, here. Have some positive energy wumm. -waves hands- *wumm umm umm umm ummmmmm*

soundingsea

July 19 2011, 02:01:56 UTC 5 years ago

*pets you* *feeds you Izzy's*

deire

July 19 2011, 02:05:33 UTC 5 years ago

I'm thinking of you and hoping things ease up for you.

notalwaysweak

July 19 2011, 02:11:26 UTC 5 years ago

Snake pit and spider tank on standby for serial offenders, ma'am.

tenaya_owlcat

July 19 2011, 02:38:00 UTC 5 years ago

*hugs and love to the awesome author*

katiebabs

July 19 2011, 02:45:52 UTC 5 years ago

Where's the next book?!

:P

snowcoma

July 19 2011, 04:46:25 UTC 5 years ago

One Salt Sea comes out in September, and Blackout is currently scheduled for May, 2012.

I know your comment was meant in jest, and I am replying light-heartedly and to prevent anyone else from asking.

5 years ago

arcaneblades

July 19 2011, 02:51:27 UTC 5 years ago

*hugs* You have my greatest sympathy. Please do whatever things you need to do to take care of yourself, and feel free to let your fanbase know if there's anything else we can do to help.

I'm currently "on vacation" so that I can try to recover a bit from something similar, so I really do feel for you.

kyrielle

July 19 2011, 04:06:25 UTC 5 years ago

*sends good thoughts and hugs if they are wanted or helpful*

July 19 2011, 04:39:47 UTC 5 years ago

I love you, and taking care of yourself makes me happy.

Do whatever makes you feel even slightly better, and know that that action has me off on the sidelines, cheering and waving my Fighting Pumpkins banner.

gwyd

July 19 2011, 06:00:37 UTC 5 years ago

*hugs*

lots42

July 19 2011, 06:15:28 UTC 5 years ago

Nobody should ask anybody when the 'next' is coming out. I learned this as a fan years ago.

baka_kit

July 19 2011, 06:33:19 UTC 5 years ago

(((hugs)))

Do what you have to, to take care of yourself.

windtear

July 19 2011, 11:07:05 UTC 5 years ago

{{{HUGS}}}

(Not expecting an answer. Not really wanting one. Just know that you are appreciated, that you are loved, and that I am burning virtual lavender candles at you to help you sleep. Please rest as much as you can.)

keristor

July 19 2011, 11:33:41 UTC 5 years ago

*hugs*

Instantaneous reply? Heck, I don't even get one of those from myself! (Yes, I talk to myself. I don't always get answers, let alone immediate ones.) Seriously, I really don't expect answers from you (or anyone else) to random comments on LJ, you can safely ignore ones I make without offending me at all.

I know why I can't have the next book right now, even if you've written it, it's called schedules. I'm just amazed when they do come out so quickly.

Please don't burn yourself out!

*hugs*

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