Saturday, February 21, 2004
I guess we’ve discovered that science-fiction authors may be either neurotic or vain, and proficient in the use of search engines. Still a bit shell-shocked (though pleasantly), and the tactic seems to have worked because I’m now sufficiently intrigued to pick up Solitaire (Eskridge’s site is quite interesting, by the way, and a local talent too!). Also check out the cover artist’s (covers artist?) website as well — v. nice.
Authors! This is the lesson of the day: Comment in my blog, guaranteed sale.
(Sterling’s own site points to another fascinating destination: Postcards from the Future)
Comments
I’m sorry to be thought of as neurotic or vain, but glad that you were interested in Solitaire. I hope you’ll enjoy it. And thanks for taking a chance with your money.
Kelley
Hi again, Kelley!
I hope you didn’t think I was anything but facetious in referring to authors as “neurotic or vain.” And I’m looking forward very strongly to reading “Solitaire”!
Well, you never know, I might be both (grin), it’s just that I hate for anyone to think so. I guess that would be vanity…. I will say in all seriousness that I am grateful every time I find my work mentioned in a blog or journal, because it lets me know that the book is alive out in the world. That’s important to me.
Awesome that Bruce Sterling was in your salon. On the Postcards from the Future page I am voting for Nanoworld.