Surreal

[tinhuvielartanis]

I just feel totally surreal that The Chalice has actually been published. I have 16 copies headed my way for autographing and sending off to others. The one I'm super-frightened about (no big surprise here) is Barry Andrews. Next nervous is Carl Marsh. I still haven't decided yet whether or not it's a good idea to tell him that Cadmus is named after him. Barry has always known that Cadmus was is demon child, but I don't know how he'll react to all the horrible things that Cadmus actually does. I don't want the book to affect our relationship, so I hoping he'll take it all in stride, knowing that the character is inspired by his music and is not about him. We've talked about this before, so I know it's all good, but I'm still grousing and navel-gazing about the whole thing.

Another thing I'm nervous about is going live on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. I never thought my name would be on their websites.

And when on Earth did Wicca become mainstream. It was just mentioned on the View like it was no big deal. We worked so hard in the 90s to be recognised as a real spiritual path and it looked pretty bleak that this was going to happen. Now it's like "don't offend the Wiccans" year. What the hell happened while I was Solitary? Did the Wiccan community suddenly get some sort of PR person during my absence? Of course, it's only the Wiccans who are getting a break. If you're a Wiccan, it's all good. Call yourself a Witch and people run for the hills. It's the same thing, jack-wagon, just the term 'Witch' is closer to the actual tradition. Get the hell over it.

Comments

[wesley-1701.livejournal.com]

Congrats on being published! That is so exciting. I can't wait to read The Chalice!

I'm sure that Christine O'donnell is really helping the whole understanding and acceptance of Wicca. A few republicans had aneurysms when they saw that video of her talking about her past practicing of Wicca.

[nonabloch.livejournal.com]

I am so excited for you!!!! I can't wait to get my very own copy of the book. :)

laaaaaame

[acook.livejournal.com]

One of my best friends in high school was Wicca; or he claimed to be, I'm not sure how much of it was legitimate spiritual experience and how much of it was trying to rebel and look cool. I have no idea if he still considers himself Wiccan, but I kind of doubt it. It's super lame, but I think dabbling in Wicca or any other non-mainstream religion but not really believing in it is trendy right now, kind of like making out with other girls but not really being a lesbian is trendy right now. Bleh. I mean, even 'True Blood' has a Wiccan character right now. Really? Really.

P.S. - totally can't wait to get my hands on your book. WHEEEEEEEE!!!!

[estasia.livejournal.com]

I am waiting until you go live with Barnes&Noble to order my book, because I want to order it through our store. That way it actually gets store exposure with the inventory people.

Yeah. And Wicca is now listed as a religion in the military (don't remember for how long now).