Michele Lang

I’ve been tagged by Sarai! Her blog is Thoughts of an Aspiring Writer
Here are the rules:
1. Link back to the person who tagged you.
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Share six random things about you.
4. Tag six random people at the end of your blog entry.
5. Let the tagged people know by leaving a comment on their blog.
Six random things about me….

1.  I used to take dance classes at the Alvin Ailey Dance Company with my friend Francesca when I was in high school…I used to love dancing with such a passion, and still do, though I don’t take dance classes now

2.  I am a history freak…my favorite comfort reads are biographies and American history

3.  For somebody who writes about technology, I am not necessarily technology’s friend :)  I tend to break computers, cell phones, email, etc, a LOT.

4.  My favorite cartoon show is Pinky and the Brain…my nickname was Brain during the original run of that show

5.  I am an early riser by nature…if you left me to my own devices, I would be up with the sun every morning.  However, I would also have a two hour afternoon nap every day…

6.  I once lived on nothing but ramen noodles for a week.  Please don’t ever do that if you can help it!

I hereby tag everybody who is reading this post and would like to play — please leave a link to your blog in comments and we’ll come visit.

Have a great weekend, y’all…

To celebrate, I’m over at Danette’s place today — and I’m giving away a copy of NETHERWOOD!  Please stop by if you can…

Michele

My celebratory blog-crawl continues!  Today I am at the fabulous Charli Teglia’s place…would love to see you there!

And I’m celebrating over at author Erika Orloff’s place…please stop by if you can…

One of the greatest things about teh interweebs is how it cuts across space and time.  In the last week or so, I’ve gotten emails from old friends I’ve lost touch with, who are spread out around the world.  It’s not a huge flood of contact, but it’s not a tiny trickle either.

A recurring thread in these letters is the need to follow your dreams, make them come true.  Turns out a bunch of my friends write as well, and they’re a talented group.  For example, check out this pretty passage –one of my correspondents, who generously offered to let me quote their email, summed up the quest to transcend time through writing’s alchemy:

Today’s post is here…

please come visit!

NETHERWOOD is coming out next Tuesday, February 26th…I hear that Amazon is already shipping (thanks, Sarai!)  Check this space for a big update post in a day or so, listing where you can find me, early reviews of the book, and much more…

 Here is an interview I did with rebel Lt. Kovner in the wilds of the Gray Forest…enjoy!

 Hey, docinthemachine, this one’s for you

 Have a magical, romantic day, all…

I-Con, one of the largest SF cons in the USA, is happening at SUNY Stony Brook from April 4-6 this year.  I went last year and had a great time…highly recommend it for all lovers of the fantastic. 

 This year, I-Con is sponsoring an intensive writing workshop for aspiring writers:

 ARE YOU A FUTURE HUGO© OR NEBULA© AWARD WINNER?***Attention Aspiring Writers***Announcing the Return of the ICON Writers WorkshopThe Author’s track is proud to offer you a chance to have your work critiqued by professionals.  Coordinator Terry McGarry, James Macdonald, Debra Doyle and Ann VanderMeer will analyze your short story in two ninety minute sessions during ICON 27.  Participation is strictly limited to five writers.  Fantasy or science fiction stories must be submitted by email only, in MS Word format, double spaced, with a maximum length of 5000 words.  The deadline for submissions is February 15, 2008. NOTE: you must be available both Saturday and Sunday to participate in the workshop.  Please send to authors@iconsf.org  with the words “Writer’s Workshop” in the subject header.  Participant confirmation will be sent by March 5, 2008.  Submission implies your permission to provide your story to all workshop participants

“Your writing has to come first.  You have to be willing to make sacrifices for your craft, to court your Muse, and to perservere no matter what it takes, with a cheerful, determined heart that never gives up on your dream.” -Dawn Thompson

My mentor and friend, author Dawn Thompson, passed away on Friday afternoon.  Terrible news.