Wow, two posts in one day from me? Geez, that has to be some sort of record.
But I had to tell you that I'm also over at All Things Urban Fantasy today!
I mean, Ciel is. Or rather, her diary. You know the green suede diary that went missing in In a Fix?
The breaking news? The diary has been found! And now you can have a small peek into it just by clicking here.
While you're there, you can enter to win a set of my books. That's right, both In a Fix and Quick Fix. Tor is offering up a two-fer! (Don't worry if you already have In a Fix. You can always give it away.)
That's it. That's all my news. Oh, except I went to the doc for my physical today, and found out I'm still alive. Low cholesterol, solid bones, good blood sugar, my boobs are fine, and no thyroid problems or vitamin D deficiency. My joints still ache from time to time, but apparently that's normal. Thank God I have my rheumatiz medicine when I need it. ;)
Cheers!
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Mind Melds, Free Stuff, and Fraud, Oh My!
Today I'm over at SF Signal (the 2012 Hugo Award winner for best fanzine), along with a bunch of really cool authors.
We're answering the "Mind Meld" question "What authors are on your Auto-Read List?" Click here and scroll down a bit to see my choices.
Also, I'm giving away a free signed copy of QUICK FIX over on Facebook! The deadline to throw your name in the hat is Thursday, Aug. 1, at noon East Coast time.
Just click on the following link, scroll down to the pertinent post, and leave a comment:
https://www.facebook.com/LindaGrimesAuthor
Ta-Da! You're in. Of course, if you wanted to "like" the page while you're there, far be it from me to deter you. But it's not a requirement.
In other exciting news, I am about to become rich!
You are probably wondering how this happy fact came to be. Well, I'll tell you. It is via the following message I received on GoodReads:
FROM THE BRANCH MANAGER
ECO BANK PLC.
ACCRA BRANCH GHANA
Hello Dear.
My name is Mr. Samuel Adjei I am the manager of the Eco bank Accra Branch Ghana. I am a Ghanaian, married with two kids. I am writing to solicit for your assistance in the transfer of funds valued at $4,500,000.00 (four million five hundred thousand United States Dollars.) This fund is the excess of what my branch in which I am the Manager made as profit during the last annual audition. I have already submitted an approved end of the year report for the year to my head office and they will never know of this excess.
As an official of the bank i cannot be directly connected to this fund, so this informed me of contacting you for us to work for mutual benefits. I want you to assist in receiving this fund into your bank account for us Meanwhile you will have 40% of the total funds. Note there are practically no risks involved as it is going to be bank to bank transfer. All i need from you is to stand as the original depositor of this fund who made the deposit with our branch so that my Head office can order the transfer to your designated bank account.
If you accept to work with me, i will appreciate it so much. As soon as i receive your response, i will give you details on how we can achieve it successfully. You can contact me immediately via my email for the details, (redacted) thank you.
Regards,
Mr.Samuel Adjei.
I KNOW! I could hardly believe my good fortune, either. What a truly amazing world we live in, where such amazing opportunities exist. And from such a polite man, too, if a little familiar ("Hello Dear"? Really?) for someone I've never even met.
I have no words. Fortunately, I did find a camel that expresses my real opinion of the above:
Happy Hump Day, everyone!
We're answering the "Mind Meld" question "What authors are on your Auto-Read List?" Click here and scroll down a bit to see my choices.
Also, I'm giving away a free signed copy of QUICK FIX over on Facebook! The deadline to throw your name in the hat is Thursday, Aug. 1, at noon East Coast time.
Just click on the following link, scroll down to the pertinent post, and leave a comment:
https://www.facebook.com/LindaGrimesAuthor
Ta-Da! You're in. Of course, if you wanted to "like" the page while you're there, far be it from me to deter you. But it's not a requirement.
In other exciting news, I am about to become rich!
You are probably wondering how this happy fact came to be. Well, I'll tell you. It is via the following message I received on GoodReads:
FROM THE BRANCH MANAGER
ECO BANK PLC.
ACCRA BRANCH GHANA
Hello Dear.
My name is Mr. Samuel Adjei I am the manager of the Eco bank Accra Branch Ghana. I am a Ghanaian, married with two kids. I am writing to solicit for your assistance in the transfer of funds valued at $4,500,000.00 (four million five hundred thousand United States Dollars.) This fund is the excess of what my branch in which I am the Manager made as profit during the last annual audition. I have already submitted an approved end of the year report for the year to my head office and they will never know of this excess.
As an official of the bank i cannot be directly connected to this fund, so this informed me of contacting you for us to work for mutual benefits. I want you to assist in receiving this fund into your bank account for us Meanwhile you will have 40% of the total funds. Note there are practically no risks involved as it is going to be bank to bank transfer. All i need from you is to stand as the original depositor of this fund who made the deposit with our branch so that my Head office can order the transfer to your designated bank account.
If you accept to work with me, i will appreciate it so much. As soon as i receive your response, i will give you details on how we can achieve it successfully. You can contact me immediately via my email for the details, (redacted) thank you.
Regards,
Mr.Samuel Adjei.
I KNOW! I could hardly believe my good fortune, either. What a truly amazing world we live in, where such amazing opportunities exist. And from such a polite man, too, if a little familiar ("Hello Dear"? Really?) for someone I've never even met.
I have no words. Fortunately, I did find a camel that expresses my real opinion of the above:
Happy Hump Day, everyone!
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
EEK! (AKA, Fears, Phobias, and Things that Freak You the Eff Out)
I like to think of myself as a strong person. If there's something I have to do, I do it. Generally without dilly-dallying, because dilly-dallying never makes anything easier.
But there are some things that Freak. Me. The. F***. Out.
For instance (in no particular order):
1. Spiders. *shudders* I was going to post a picture of one, but I (you guessed it) freaked the f*** out looking at them. Yeesh. You want to see spiders? Go Google them yourself. And then do me a favor--don't link to them.
2. Cockroaches. (See above. Cockroaches are almost as bad as spiders. But somehow grosser, so there's the ick factor to consider. I'm fine with ladybugs, ants, silverfish, etc., so it's not creepy-crawly phobia in general.)
3. Long bridges, especially over water. I tend to hold my breath as I go over them, which is why I don't like the long ones. Holding my breath for long periods makes me light-headed. This is especially troublesome if I happen to be driving.
4. Extreme heights, especially when viewed from an edge of any sort, even one with a rail. (I'm okay with moderate heights. It's when the people below start looking like ants that I tend to hyperventilate.)
5. Small, enclosed places. (Yeah, I'm claustrophobic. So now you know where Ciel gets that from.)
6. Cranes. (Not the birds. The machinery.) Part of me is just sure one of those things is going to drop an I-beam or something on my car as I drive by one day.)
Apparently I'm in good company with my irrational fears:
Who knew a plastic bin could be so terrifying?
Special thanks to Jen Stayrook (aka @JentheAmazing) for the gif. I can always count on her for a good camel connection.
So, what are you afraid of?
But there are some things that Freak. Me. The. F***. Out.
For instance (in no particular order):
1. Spiders. *shudders* I was going to post a picture of one, but I (you guessed it) freaked the f*** out looking at them. Yeesh. You want to see spiders? Go Google them yourself. And then do me a favor--don't link to them.
2. Cockroaches. (See above. Cockroaches are almost as bad as spiders. But somehow grosser, so there's the ick factor to consider. I'm fine with ladybugs, ants, silverfish, etc., so it's not creepy-crawly phobia in general.)
3. Long bridges, especially over water. I tend to hold my breath as I go over them, which is why I don't like the long ones. Holding my breath for long periods makes me light-headed. This is especially troublesome if I happen to be driving.
4. Extreme heights, especially when viewed from an edge of any sort, even one with a rail. (I'm okay with moderate heights. It's when the people below start looking like ants that I tend to hyperventilate.)
5. Small, enclosed places. (Yeah, I'm claustrophobic. So now you know where Ciel gets that from.)
6. Cranes. (Not the birds. The machinery.) Part of me is just sure one of those things is going to drop an I-beam or something on my car as I drive by one day.)
Apparently I'm in good company with my irrational fears:
Who knew a plastic bin could be so terrifying?
Special thanks to Jen Stayrook (aka @JentheAmazing) for the gif. I can always count on her for a good camel connection.
So, what are you afraid of?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)