Propinquity has edges. Careful, they're sharp.

[seanan_mcguire]

The Edge of Propinquity is a monthly webzine edited by jennifer_brozek, and is updated the fifteenth of every month. It's a creepy, atmospheric medium that specializes in stories focusing on the hidden world around the more mundane, everyday world that most people are aware of. Which is all very nice, and it's an awesome webzine, but why am I telling you this again?

Because I have a story in this month's issue. And I think that's both pretty spiffy, and something that people would probably like to know. My story, 'Let's Pretend,' can be viewed currently through the main page of the Edge, or by following the permanent archive link:

http://www.edgeofpropinquity.net/library.asp?id=202

It's a fun little slice of creepy pie, and I'm pretty pleased with it. More to the point, it's the first slice of creepy pie I've served anywhere in 2008 (which was a primarily novel-length year), so I'm incredibly delighted about that part of things. Go, read, enjoy the whole webzine, and meet my creepy friends. I think you'll like them.

I definitely do.

Comments

[naamah-darling.livejournal.com]

That kicks ass. Serious ass.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

I'm seriously considering buying a print of the picture that went with it. Because the creepy rules.

[naamah-darling.livejournal.com]

Now that I've read the story, yes, the creepy really is awesome! The photography for TEoP is consistently kickass.

The one for my story was cool, too. Here. I keep meaning to pick up a print of it for my study.

. . .

Actually, I just went and did that.

I was thinking about the story over dinner, and how much I like the voice, as well as how the plot elements are put together. It's the perfect length. Wouldn't have worked any longer. It really struck a chord with me, too. I've been the friend that walked away and the friend that got walked out on, both.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Oh, I didn't know you had a story there!

*goes*
*reads*
*is quite thoroughly creeped out*

Life is good.

[jennifer-brozek.livejournal.com]

And this is why EVERYONE needs to read TEoP's archives. :)

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

I read big whacks of them! But there's a lot of stuff there!

[fullcontactmuse.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm glad you all like my work. :)

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

It's very lovely. :)

[fullcontactmuse.livejournal.com]

Thank you. :)

Yours was one of those stories where the image popped into my head as I was reading it.

Some interesting factoids about the shoot:

I had to go to 6 different stores to find rubber balls and still didn't find any "Super Bounce" balls. None of the stores had the 25 cent vending machines with them.

The collector edition glass Coke bottles are really break. We had to strike the bottle against a piece of railroad track rail over 10 times before the bottle broke.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Wow. I knew the collector's editions were difficult to break, but that really tops my expectations!

I think Super Bounce balls have become one of those outdated things that stores only stock when they can't find anything else. My friend Rey bought a box of like four hundred off the Internet for about eighty bucks. We had a grand old time chucking them at people until we got bored and went off to do something else.

[stagemanager.livejournal.com]

Excellent story -- I believe it's the first of your fiction I've read. Can't wait for Rosemary and Rue.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Three things:

1) Thank you!

2) If you hit the 'velveteen vs.' tag here on LJ, you can find my crazy superheroic universe short stories. There's a new one coming real soon now.

3) Neither can I!

[hsifyppah.livejournal.com]

Guhhh so creepy.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

I like me some creepy pie!

[mirrorred-star.livejournal.com]

That is awesome creepy pie. It was delicious.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

I am glad that you enjoyed it. It was baked for you.

[autographedcat.livejournal.com]

I haven't read the story yet, but the title of the zine means I now have that song stuck in my head.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

There's a song?

[autographedcat.livejournal.com]

Propinquity (i've Just Begun To Care)
by Michael Nesmith

I've known for a long time
The kind of girl you are
Of a smile that covers tear drops
The way your head yields to your heart
Of things you've kept inside
That most girls couldn't bear
I've known you for a long time
But I've just begun to care

I've known of all the heartache
And I've known of all the pain
I've seen you when the sun shines
And I've seen you when it rains
I've seen you make a look of love
From just an icy stare
I've known you for a long time
But I've just begun to care

I know I've been blind
To not have loved you all this time
But the image of you wasn't clear
I guess I've been standing too near

Oh, it's taken me a while
But I have finally found
What you are to me
And that's what really counts
And what you are to me
Is something we can share
I've known you for a long time
But I've just begun to care

Oh, it's taken me a while
But I have finally found
What you are to me
And that's what really counts
And what you are to me
Is something we can share
I've known you for a long time
But I've just begun to care

Yes, I've known you for a long time
But I've just begun to care

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Huh! Wow.

[geojlc.livejournal.com]

ooo! I'm know Rory who does a lot of photography for Propinquity!

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

That's awesome!

[amanda-nye.livejournal.com]

awesome story.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[lysystratae.livejournal.com]

That was a very cool slice o' creepy pie...

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

We're big fans of the creepy pie in these parts.

[kyrielle]

Creepy, yes. Nicely creepy.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Thank you, honey!

[faireblondie.livejournal.com]

hehehe. I likes me some creepy pie before bed. That was fabulous!

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Thanks, honey. :) I'm chuffed.