General angst

[cleolinda]

You know, I had forgotten what an awesome song "Legend of a Cowgirl" is. Speaking of which, I keep hearing this song on my sister's radio that I am assuming is called "Number One With a Bullet" is apparently called "Sugar We're Goin' Down" (heh) and I cannot get it out of my head. Can anyone help a sister out with a download? Yay!

My mother may or may not be going back to work tomorrow. My sister has class; I don't. I'm hoping I can take advantage of all this and get The Latest Lost Recap Evah done.

High Court Nominee Has Never Been a Judge. *headdesk*

My soul craves one of these. Okay, maybe three of these. But dude! Put in a couple of dogtrots and you've got, like, a tiny mansion!

Print up your own rejection-letter toilet paper. I foresee myself adapting it slightly to make bad-review TP, because--wait, ninety dollars? Yeah... I just won't read the bad reviews if it comes to that, thanks.

(Can I just say that I am intensely anxious about the initial wave of feedback for the book? Because--and this is a relatively new technological development for writers, remember--we're on TEH INTARWEBS, and it'll be instantaneous. It's not gonna be people being like, "Eh, if I weren't so comfortable right now, I'd get up and write that woman a strongly-worded letter." It's gonna be people saying whatever comes immediately to mind, with the immediate immediacy of immediateness only the internet can provide: It wasn't as good as I was hoping, it was better than I expected, that Cleolinda person is so overrated, I am so sick of hearing about her, why didn't you do this movie instead of that one, you called Hermione a whore!*, you forgot this scene in the middle, that's not right, it actually goes this way, he didn't say that line, she did, I liked it but my best friend didn't, fag!**, loser!, you must be ugly to have this much time on your hands, will there be a sequel?

And if you think I'm kidding? These are all comments I have actually received [or "overheard," so to speak] myself. Only I saw them over the course of year, not all together in a tidal wave.

*twitch*

Eh. It's just part of being a writer these days, I suppose. I'll live.)



* Did not actually call Hermione a whore.
** "Why yes, I do like men! And how!"

   

Comments

[slodwick.livejournal.com]

I think you might mean "Sugar, We're Going Down" by Fall Out Boy, which I sadly do not have... but the right name might help you find someone who does.

[leucocrystal]

I feel your pain. I mean, in a small sense. My biggest dream is to publish a graphic novel series I've been working on for many years, and the Internet has always sort of freaked me out, if pigs fly and I actually do get published... as in all the ways it could possibly put a buckshot through any small amount of ego I have hidden somewhere.

But don't worry, Cleo -- we love you! For every one obnoxious/angry/whiny e-mail or scrap of feedback you'll ever receive for the book, you need to know you'll have at least five times as many overly-happy, great big fans squeeing for you and your comedic genius. ♥

[evilbearhunter.livejournal.com]

Well, you could always post the worst and most hilarious of the letters. That's funny, and seems to stem the flow of crazies a little.

[readykatego.livejournal.com]

See, I don't mind that Miers has had no judicial experience -- Earl Warren (and a score of other judges) didn't either.

What I DO take notice with is the fact that she called Bush the most brilliant man she'd ever met. Yeah.

[stillxmyxheart.livejournal.com]

Did I miss the news on American distribution of teh book? Or is it still being hashed out? :X

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Aaaaaand that explains why I can't find the song. Problem is, there are tons of songs with the actual title "Number One With a Bullet" (none of which I was able to download), so I didn't learn any differently. Thanks. : )

[allthelivesofme.livejournal.com]

I hear you on the internet-review things (well, sortof... lol) I can be very twitchy when it comes to criticism of my writing-- need to have a thicker skin and all that, but yeah, not happening yet-- but just remember that you have legions of fans. Fans who will unleash the great tribe of rabid weasels on the annoying people, if they get too mean. ;-)

[anothersadsong.livejournal.com]

Here's the song for you. http://s32.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0GO7OCV2E2G8T1SJTNRJWAOIBR

[girlbyjuly.livejournal.com]

OMG I love Fall Out Boy. If you like that song you should get their albums, for serious. They pwn.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Still hashing.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Yay! Thanks!

[anothersadsong.livejournal.com]

No problem whatsoever. :0D

[sapphires13.livejournal.com]

And you can dream, so dream out loud, and don't let the bastards grind you down.

I seem to be quoting that to people a lot lately, but it seems to help. Because, you know, I've been witnessing stuff like this a lot lately, as I've begun to step into the realm of fanfiction, and I suppose fan parodies are of the same breed. People get really, scarily rabid about stuff they enjoy, and they tend to forget that people they're attacking also enjoy whatever particular thing, just in a slightly different way. I mean, just look at your disclaimer on your m15ms, explaining that you didn't hate the movie, you loved it, and that's why you're making fun of it.
Take me for example, I'm a rabid U2 fan. I'm a rabid Bono fan, I have mounds of respect for the man. But I also quite enjoy making fun of him. He's just so easy to make fun of. **pats him** But if I saw someone saying the same things I say because they genuinely hate him, I'd be upset. Some people just can't grasp the fine distinction of making fun of something out of love, and making fun of something out of hate.
The internet gives people a little too much bravery, and so they tend to act like total jerks toward one another, because they can get away with it. The best thing you can do is let it go in one ear and out the other. Don't give them the satisfaction of letting it get to you.

As for tiny houses.... I dunno, I don't get claustrophobic hanging out in my closet for 4 hours, but the tiny house would probably make me nervous.

[ladykatiewench.livejournal.com]

Ooh!! Legend of a Cowgirl!! LOVELOVELOVE that song!! Do you have it? Can you put it up somewhere for download? Please?

[a-hollow-year.livejournal.com]

Rush Limbaugh does not like Miers. Neither do the pro-life groups. Therefore I am prepared to give her a chance (besides, could be sooooooo much worse).

[stillxmyxheart.livejournal.com]

*eagerly awaits hopefully happy results of hashing*

[gornishka.livejournal.com]

Might you be willing to post it again?

[anothersadsong.livejournal.com]

Is the download not working? Sure, I can post it again.

[gornishka.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I got an exceeded allocated page. Many thanks!

[anothersadsong.livejournal.com]

Wow! That went fast! Here you go: http://s23.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2C30445EYBJFU2WNTRTQQX38LL

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Actually, I'm starting to think someone's clicking "remove file." (I got the song, so I'm okay.)

[anothersadsong.livejournal.com]

Hm... some people are just jerks... or their fingers slip. I've done that a few times on accident. Should've used megaupload. But I'm glad you got it. :0)

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Sure thing. : )

http://s46.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0Z0F1Z66FTBWQ1VRUR2HO4RB6H

[gornishka.livejournal.com]

Still getting a "file transfer unavailable" page. Argh. Your kindness is much appreciated, though :).

[anothersadsong.livejournal.com]

I'll use megaupload or something.