Here it goes again...

[seanan_mcguire]

I have packed my suitcase, checked my carry-on, spoken to my editor, and answered all my major pending email (as in, I still have what is most politely referred to as 'a fuck-ton' of email to answer, but none of it is actively on fire at this specific moment in time). I have verified the location of my photo ID, verified the airline and the airport I'm destined for -- I have a nasty tendency to remember when I fly, but not remember where I'm flying from -- and picked up my comics from the comic book store.

I have given Joe Fields, the owner of my comic book store, a copy of Red Roses and Dead Things, because it made him laugh, and I think anybody who's lucky enough to have a comic store guy like Joe should make him happy whenever it's possible. He's just awesome. I have packed food for the journey, since I have to leave my house at four to catch a seven-thirty plane to get to Seattle by nine-thirty, and that's a bit long to depend on airport food and Tootsie Pops.

I have packed emergency Tootsie Pops.

This is my first convention of 2009; the beginning of what currently promises to be a terrifyingly exciting, action-packed adventure of a year. As I was discussing with Vixy the other day, the Everything You Ever Wanted Fairy doesn't just show up with a few of the things you've casually wished for over the years, she shows up with everything, and you'd better be ready to cope. Perhaps I should have requested the attention of the Some Of The Things You've Ever Wanted Fairy. But I think that, in the end, I'm genuinely happy with the one I have.

All right, 2009; I'm going to leave the house real soon now. And in the interests of being a proper Halloweentown Disney princess coyote girl, I say...

...bring it on.

Comments

[magsmom.livejournal.com]

This year is just singing your name. Maybe it's because you do nice things like gift the comic book store guy!

Knock 'em dead!

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

He looked so pleased! And since I'm going to make everyone pay me for my book, I figure I should be nice until then. ;)

[ladymondegreen.livejournal.com]

I have a nasty tendency to remember when I fly, but not remember where I'm flying from.

I do this too. I think it means I travel a lot. The fact that I have an icon that specifically represents air travel might indicate that also.

See you tomorrow, if you aren't already conked out when we get in.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

TINY BAT!!!!!!

[tikiera.livejournal.com]

Sometimes you just have to dare the universe and hope it takes you up on it.

Hope to find myself at some convention you will be at this year.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

I hope so, too! That would be awesome.

[raelee.livejournal.com]

Forgot to make sure I said this earlier... have fun!

[raelee.livejournal.com]

Ignore this, it's a gratuitous icon reply to myself.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

I so totally will. Also, YAY CHUCK!

[kyburg.livejournal.com]

the Everything You Ever Wanted Fairy

Methinks this is the good twin of the Overbook Fairy - tricksy little wenches. Reeeeeally hard to tell them apart some days.

[emberleo.livejournal.com]

Dear gods you are NOT kidding.

--Ember--

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

They definitely are. But oh, how I love them.

[kyburg.livejournal.com]

The nice one has a freckle under her nose.

[batyatoon]

See you soooooon! *dances*

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

--oh, wow, you're coming? We have to do 'Fly Little Bird' for my mother. She insists.

[hms42]

Safe travel. See you at Conflikt.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Indeed.

[acetachyon.livejournal.com]

Joe Fields?

Flying Colors Joe Fields?

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

That's the one!

[acetachyon.livejournal.com]

Great store!

Nice to know a local writer-type.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

I've been going to Flying Colors for most of my life. I blame Joe for my total lack of shelf space.

[acetachyon.livejournal.com]

Only been going for the last 4 or so years. Off and on. Recent transplant to the area. Love the place, though. Good crew. Very helpful.

I can't fully blame Joe for my lack of shelf space. The sudden increase in comic boxes, yes.

Lack of Shelf Space Blame goes to Bay Books, Half Price, Borders, and B&N.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Have you found Berkshire Books down on Clayton? The owner, Lynn, was one of the founders of Bay Books, back before it went to its current ownership. He's a sweetheart.

[acetachyon.livejournal.com]

I have. Great place. Nice selection of SF/Fantasy, including some cool pulp SF stuff in their back room.

Lynn's really cool. We've chatted a few times about SF stuff, cons, writers, etc.

Oddly, Lynn recognizes me only when my wife and I visit to check out books. The last time I was there by myself, unrecognized. heheh

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Well, he sees a lot of folks, so he's likely to require additional visual cues. I mostly get remembered because he's known me as long as Joe has (so down into the single-digit ages).