Leaving on a jet plane. Again.

[seanan_mcguire]

Okay, like, wow. How is it October? It's not supposed to be October. It's supposed to be, I don't know, somewhere comfortably in the middle of August (only then I suppose the Hugos wouldn't have happened yet, and I'd still be a neurotic mess, so maybe that's not the best thing for me to be wishing for). I love the fall, it's my favorite time of the year, and I love October, it's my favorite month of the year, and since I both need a three-week-long nap and a finished draft of the fifth Toby book, this whole "welcome to October" thing isn't working out for me as well as it otherwise might.

On the plus side, however, I'm mostly packed for tonight's red-eye to New York. I'll be met on the other end by Jon (of Jon and Merav), who will carry me off to my East Coast home in Jersey City. (Let's face it. Once I understand how to handle your recalcitrant plumbing, I basically live with you.) I will then take a really long nap, because good ye gods, red-eye flight, before a) letting Kate into the flat, b) calling The Agent about lunch, and c) heading into Manhattan for the big adventure.

What big adventure, you may ask? Why, me, reading with Cat "the Crusher" Valente at the New York Review of Science Fiction. TWO AUTHORS ENTER, BOTH AUTHORS PROBABLY LEAVE. I'm so excited! When you put me and Cat on the same stage, and give us a microphone, a good time is basically guaranteed. The doors will open at 6:30 PM, and there's a five dollar suggested donation. I recommend arriving early, for good seating (although I don't think there's going to be a splatter zone). Cat put it really well. She said, "Sometimes I get matched up with another reader with whom I become friends, but being paired with one of my sisters and shipmates just makes everything so fun and relaxed. Plus, we encourage each other dreadfully." So come and see us encourage each other dreadfully! It's going to be a fabulous time.

I'm also going to be at the New York City Comic Con this upcoming weekend, as both myself and my own evil twin. Seanan will be doing the Penguin Panel on Friday night, and a signing at the Penguin booth on Saturday. Mira will be doing the Zombie Panel on Saturday night, and a signing at the Orbit booth (also on Saturday). I'd love to meet you! Please, swing by if you're at the convention! Just, y'know, please don't show up for my Seanan-signing with eight copies of Feed, or my Mira signing with all the Toby books. I try not to antagonize my publishers like that.

I get to see The Agent, and The Editor, and all my New York friends. I get to eat interesting food and ride the PATH train and generally have a wonderful time. All while making word count every night, because a girl has got to eat (or she'll end up on the street). And then I get to fly home, and keep making word count, because word count never rests.

Anyway, if you're in New York, I hope I get to see you, and if you're not, I hope I get to see you some other time. Any pending prizes will be mailed when I get back, as I am a bad blonde, and forgot to buy new book mailers.

Oh, babe, I hate to go.

Comments

[liamstliam.livejournal.com]

My wife will be there!

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Yay!

[stormsdotter.livejournal.com]

I'm bringing you candy corn. I'd love to meet your agent; should I bring her a bribe?

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Yay, candy corn!

And Diana is usually okay with not being bribed.

[stormsdotter.livejournal.com]

Ok, I will not bring her a bribe. More corn for you!

[keristor.livejournal.com]

Have fun! I do hope that you and Mira aren't scheduled to be signing at the same time, that could be confusing.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Thankfully, no.

[gorgeousgary]

I'm suddenly picturing the scene from Superman where Lois has invited both Clark Kent and Superman to dinner... 8-)

[lastwordy-mcgee.livejournal.com]

I will be there, with the new Toby book in hand. Do you like Halloween gifts? I don't want to add to your clutter, but I recently came into possession of a fantastic Halloween-themed gift that I have no room for, and I'd love to pass it on to someone who would give it the smooshy, candy-corn scented affection that it deserves.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

I do like Halloween gifts! Provided they fit in suitcases.

[lastwordy-mcgee.livejournal.com]

This should pack down quite nicely. I will bring it and do my best to get over to your booth. I am working the show (Cosmic Therapy booth) Saturday and Sunday, so I should be able to sneak away at least once.

[aliciaaudrey.livejournal.com]

Enjoy our glorious NYC metro area. It's supposed to rain pretty much nonstop all week. I hope you like the damp.

I hope to get to see you live at either ComiCon or your reading with Valente tomorrow, travel safe!

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

I am a fan of dampness. All is well.

[snowishness.livejournal.com]

Icon love!

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Icon love also for you!

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

You're welcome!

[cynical nymph (from livejournal.com)]

Here I was all mentally prepared for Comic Con, but now I find out about a reading tomorrow night? I don't feel emotionally prepared.... I shall be there with socially anxious bells on!

As for the weather, I do hope you like your Octobers rainy and chilly.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

I do!

I'm very excited.

[ladymondegreen.livejournal.com]

Supplies are laid in, all will be well.

<3<3<3

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Best Merav ever.

[ladymondegreen.livejournal.com]

Awww.

[markbernstein.livejournal.com]

Here, have some more dreadful encouragement. Wish I could be there, but there's that whole "five hundred miles away and not enough spare vacation time" thing. Also, right after you finish the Penguin panel on Friday, I'll be giving a concert at Conclave. (For which I haven't yet chosen a set list. I have to get on that.)

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Yes.

Yes, you do.

[enchantedskies.livejournal.com]

Seeing as it is October, and it's getting closer to Halloween.. I thought I should tell you about this in case you didn't know. Every October, Universal Studios in Orlando, FL has a Halloween Horror Nights. This means: they have people in costumes in scare zones waiting to scare the guests, haunted houses, and just general Halloween night craziness. I figured it might be up your alley. This year, the theme is 20 years of Fear and the main scary dude is Fear itself.

^_^

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

...oh, wow, do I wish I could go.

[enchantedskies.livejournal.com]

maybe next year then? Either way, it's something you should look into. ^_^

[antonstrout.livejournal.com]

I wonder who I will have to hide you from this time! Protective author is protective.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Thank you for being the best Anton EVER.

[gwynnega]

Have a wonderful trip!

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[dornbeast.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure if this is a joy, or cause for concern:

NBC has ordered a pilot episode of The Munsters, remade by Bryan Fuller.

Whether this is good or bad, have a good trip.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

I'm...unsettled.

[gorgeousgary]

Interestingly, I will be in the general NY Metro area this weekend (Great Neck, specifically). Unfortunately, the chances of making it into Manhattan are pretty much zero.

On the other hand, I will be at OVFF, where I will be Ready. To. Rock.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Have a great time!

[stakebait.livejournal.com]

I'll be at NYRSF. Not sure about ComicCon -- it's also Albacon weekend and Strowlercon and my decision paralysis may mean i stay home and knit.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it was a crazy-jammed weekend.

It was great to see you.

[jacylrin.livejournal.com]

Meh. You're making it to my side of the country, but I won't be able to make it to NY. I tell you, *DC* area! ;-)

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Someday!