I hope it’s been a good one for all of you. For me, it’s been about the same as it always is, which is pretty fine by me. Spring is coming, if somewhat reluctantly. I’m ripping my hair out over revisions and edits, but that’s a good thing (long-term, I mean), and things are looking good. I might have tightened things up too much… we’ll see if my CPs give me a “Whaaaa–?!” for not giving enough information. Odds are, it’ll be fine. What else… Oh, Captain America helped me do the dishes a few days ago, and now he’s playing “Garbage Dump” on the living room floor. Can’t beat that! WIPpet Wednesday left no one in the story bleeding, crying, vomiting, or trapped in a dragon cave, which is a nice change of pace.
(It’s not ALL that horrible stuff. That just makes for really fun teasers)
In other news, I’ve been nominated for a couple of blog awards, both of which require me to nominate 10 or 11 other bloggers. It sounds like fun, but I really don’t know which of you are into these things, or who’s done them already. It’s a problem. I’m honoured to be nominated (SOMEBODY LIKES ME!), but I don’t know who to share the love with. Hmm…
On to next week! Here in DtP land, I mostly have no idea. On Tuesday we’re going to have a discussion about using senses in writing to create… well, everything. Yep, I said discussion. I’m not a professional or an expert, and you guys have as much to offer as I do. So if you have a scene (or part of one) from your own work that shows off your sensory scene-building skills, polish that sucker up and bring it for show and tell! If you’re not a writer but you have an example from a book you’ve read, or would like to share your own preferences as a reader, bring those, too. Care to confess how the smell of your own feet inspires you when you’re writing the sexy stuff? Maybe just keep that to yourself. Over there, in the corner. Keep going. There you go. No, keep your shoes on.
Other than that, who knows? Maybe a book review. I was going to wait and post one when I finish The Night Circus, but that might never happen, so maybe something else I’ve read recently. Or a photographic tour of our sad little garden-to-be. Or the story of how a publisher lost a paperback sale yesterday by charging a butt-load of money for an e-book. Or chickens! Why not?
I don’t even know what’s coming for WIPpet Wednesday. That’ll be the first of the month. Awkwarrrrrrrd…
And with that, I leave you. I feel like I should leave you with something happy. How about…
A cat in a shark suit riding a roomba?
Someone posted this on my facebook wall, and I think it’s nearly perfect. First of all, it’s a cat who apparently has no problem wearing a stupid costume, and it is quite happily riding a roomba around like this is completely normal. Am I the only one who imagined a “Haters Gonna Hate” caption under him? He knows he’s a badass, and he doesn’t care what you think. And then there’s his sidekick, who happens to be a duckling, which is both absurd and wonderful. Really, I think the only flaw in the video is the dog. He looks sad and embarrassed, and the added element just takes away from the balanced surrealism of the rest. /end critique/
There’s a version that cuts it off before the dog, but I thought the original creator of the video deserved the views. I’m too nice.
In conclusion, cats are awesome. If I had another point I was trying to make today, that video just made me lose it.
Have a great weekend!
disregard the prologue 
April 26th, 2013 at 12:55 pm
Which awards??? Do tell! I’ve been nominated for one too and I was going to list your blog, but I have a feeling you’ve been nominated for the same one.
April 26th, 2013 at 1:14 pm
Liebster and Sunshine. 🙂
April 26th, 2013 at 5:40 pm
Oh man! I’ll still put you down on the Liebster!
April 26th, 2013 at 1:05 pm
Forgot to add how much I loved that video. I am amazed that the cat kept the costume on and rode that Roomba.
April 26th, 2013 at 1:19 pm
Isn’t it funny? And I’m sure there’s a lesson we could learn from him. Yes, it’s weird that he seems to not mind the costume, and it’s downright freaky that a cat rides a tiny robot floor-sweeper. Does he care what anyone thinks? Heck, no! He’s going to keep being himself and have a grand old time doing it, and if anyone says anything about it, that’s their problem. It’s not his; he’s too busy being a legend in his own mind.
I want to be that kitty.
Also, I want a duckling.
April 27th, 2013 at 10:05 am
I always feel that way when nominated for those blog awards.. I am flattered and want to show my appreciation but nominating ten people is a bit much I think…and I am not sure it would be welcome because some people hate memes!
April 27th, 2013 at 10:17 am
Exactly! It’s really fun, but I know some people don’t care for it. Really, it’s just an honour to be nominated, right? 🙂
April 27th, 2013 at 10:37 am
Cats are just . . . well . . . cats.
Using the senses to create. I must make sure I tune in for that one. My main Beta was awesome at getting me to really put myself into a scene and feel, smell, touch, taste — get freaking uncomfortable — because sometimes, that’s what it takes. *makes note on calendar to pay attention on Tuesday*
April 27th, 2013 at 10:38 am
Hooray, someone’s going to pay attention! 😀
April 27th, 2013 at 12:06 pm
I do that sometimes. Just don’t spread the word. If my boss finds out, he’ll expect it constantly.
April 28th, 2013 at 10:48 am
Oh god, that cat XD
Also, I think you happen to be on my Liebster list as well (http://redqueen25.wordpress.com/2013/04/28/im-on-someones-list/). Maybe you can collect the awards and paper a wall with them…?^^
April 28th, 2013 at 10:53 am
Aww, shucks, you’re too sweet. I’m blushing. What an exclusive club! Thank you. I think I’m going to have to choose my nominees and do one acceptance post. 🙂
April 30th, 2013 at 2:31 pm
I love that video sooooo much! Why are cat videos always awesome?
April 30th, 2013 at 2:40 pm
Because cats are inherently awesome?
April 30th, 2013 at 2:45 pm
True that!