Brief midweek update (including free ebook thing)

[aliettedb]

Not much, sorry–mainly have the impression I’ve been repeatedly hit with a hammer between the eyes–again. Got feedback on a short story I’ve been struggling with, and I think I have a better idea of where it’s going (also got very stern injunctions from the H to stop mopping and getting depressed). Also think I can reduce it from its 10k words to something more manageable, just have to think on it for a while.

Also realised Bristolcon is in 3 weeks, and WFC is about 4-5? *panic mode on*

Vietnamese tip of the day: do not attempt to address a teenager as anh (“elder brother”) lest you provoke hilarity. Yup, you’d think I know by now…

Reminder of the day: you can get my sampler Scattered Among Strange Worlds among other wonderful books from the Codex Writers’ Group. See here for details (also would be quite grateful if you happen to download it and read it and post amazon reviews…)

Cross-posted from Aliette de Bodard

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