Seanan McGuire (seanan_mcguire) wrote,
Seanan McGuire
seanan_mcguire
  • Mood: determined
  • Music: OK-Go, 'Here It Goes Again.'

Here it goes again...

I have packed my suitcase, checked my carry-on, spoken to my editor, and answered all my major pending email (as in, I still have what is most politely referred to as 'a fuck-ton' of email to answer, but none of it is actively on fire at this specific moment in time). I have verified the location of my photo ID, verified the airline and the airport I'm destined for -- I have a nasty tendency to remember when I fly, but not remember where I'm flying from -- and picked up my comics from the comic book store.

I have given Joe Fields, the owner of my comic book store, a copy of Red Roses and Dead Things, because it made him laugh, and I think anybody who's lucky enough to have a comic store guy like Joe should make him happy whenever it's possible. He's just awesome. I have packed food for the journey, since I have to leave my house at four to catch a seven-thirty plane to get to Seattle by nine-thirty, and that's a bit long to depend on airport food and Tootsie Pops.

I have packed emergency Tootsie Pops.

This is my first convention of 2009; the beginning of what currently promises to be a terrifyingly exciting, action-packed adventure of a year. As I was discussing with Vixy the other day, the Everything You Ever Wanted Fairy doesn't just show up with a few of the things you've casually wished for over the years, she shows up with everything, and you'd better be ready to cope. Perhaps I should have requested the attention of the Some Of The Things You've Ever Wanted Fairy. But I think that, in the end, I'm genuinely happy with the one I have.

All right, 2009; I'm going to leave the house real soon now. And in the interests of being a proper Halloweentown Disney princess coyote girl, I say...

...bring it on.
Tags: busy busy busy, conventions, in the wild, travel
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seanan_mcguire

January 29 2009, 15:19:40 UTC 8 years ago

He looked so pleased! And since I'm going to make everyone pay me for my book, I figure I should be nice until then. ;)

ladymondegreen

January 29 2009, 00:22:08 UTC 8 years ago

I have a nasty tendency to remember when I fly, but not remember where I'm flying from.

I do this too. I think it means I travel a lot. The fact that I have an icon that specifically represents air travel might indicate that also.

See you tomorrow, if you aren't already conked out when we get in.

seanan_mcguire

January 29 2009, 15:19:50 UTC 8 years ago

TINY BAT!!!!!!

tikiera

January 29 2009, 00:29:24 UTC 8 years ago

Sometimes you just have to dare the universe and hope it takes you up on it.

Hope to find myself at some convention you will be at this year.

seanan_mcguire

January 29 2009, 15:20:05 UTC 8 years ago

I hope so, too! That would be awesome.

raelee

January 29 2009, 00:40:48 UTC 8 years ago

Forgot to make sure I said this earlier... have fun!

raelee

January 29 2009, 00:43:23 UTC 8 years ago

Ignore this, it's a gratuitous icon reply to myself.

seanan_mcguire

January 29 2009, 15:20:27 UTC 8 years ago

I so totally will. Also, YAY CHUCK!

kyburg

January 29 2009, 00:56:00 UTC 8 years ago

the Everything You Ever Wanted Fairy

Methinks this is the good twin of the Overbook Fairy - tricksy little wenches. Reeeeeally hard to tell them apart some days.

emberleo

January 29 2009, 01:29:47 UTC 8 years ago

Dear gods you are NOT kidding.

--Ember--

seanan_mcguire

January 29 2009, 15:22:12 UTC 8 years ago

They definitely are. But oh, how I love them.

kyburg

January 29 2009, 17:30:21 UTC 8 years ago

The nice one has a freckle under her nose.

batyatoon

January 29 2009, 00:56:26 UTC 8 years ago

See you soooooon! *dances*

seanan_mcguire

January 29 2009, 15:22:36 UTC 8 years ago

--oh, wow, you're coming? We have to do 'Fly Little Bird' for my mother. She insists.

hms42

January 29 2009, 01:26:44 UTC 8 years ago

Safe travel. See you at Conflikt.

seanan_mcguire

January 29 2009, 15:22:44 UTC 8 years ago

Indeed.

acetachyon

January 29 2009, 19:08:43 UTC 8 years ago

Joe Fields?

Flying Colors Joe Fields?

seanan_mcguire

January 29 2009, 19:47:25 UTC 8 years ago

That's the one!

acetachyon

January 29 2009, 20:08:32 UTC 8 years ago

Great store!

Nice to know a local writer-type.

seanan_mcguire

January 29 2009, 20:12:21 UTC 8 years ago

I've been going to Flying Colors for most of my life. I blame Joe for my total lack of shelf space.

acetachyon

January 29 2009, 21:01:48 UTC 8 years ago

Only been going for the last 4 or so years. Off and on. Recent transplant to the area. Love the place, though. Good crew. Very helpful.

I can't fully blame Joe for my lack of shelf space. The sudden increase in comic boxes, yes.

Lack of Shelf Space Blame goes to Bay Books, Half Price, Borders, and B&N.

seanan_mcguire

January 30 2009, 16:17:17 UTC 8 years ago

Have you found Berkshire Books down on Clayton? The owner, Lynn, was one of the founders of Bay Books, back before it went to its current ownership. He's a sweetheart.

acetachyon

January 30 2009, 19:33:40 UTC 8 years ago

I have. Great place. Nice selection of SF/Fantasy, including some cool pulp SF stuff in their back room.

Lynn's really cool. We've chatted a few times about SF stuff, cons, writers, etc.

Oddly, Lynn recognizes me only when my wife and I visit to check out books. The last time I was there by myself, unrecognized. heheh

seanan_mcguire

February 4 2009, 19:14:40 UTC 8 years ago

Well, he sees a lot of folks, so he's likely to require additional visual cues. I mostly get remembered because he's known me as long as Joe has (so down into the single-digit ages).