Odds & Ends
he word of the day is “Fiction”, as in, I’m writing it. If you look to the right, you’ll note a new page under “Navigation”, leading you to the archive page for my serial novel, Black Alice. I’ll be using it to link to each chapter, so if you’re just showing up, you can use it to play catch up, if you’re interested.
Pardon me for really hoping you’re interested. 
The plan is to write the novel a chapter at a time and publish it here, in, basically, rough draft format. When I’m done, I’ll tidy up, revise, and (most likely) self-publish it, to be available here. I may try to get a real agent, and get it published for real, but honestly, managing to get a publishing contract is just about as likely as winning the lottery, these days.
I’ve been looking around at the self-publishing industry, and it looks like you can accomplish a fair amount these days, for a reasonable investment. I don’t know if I have the cash for a “reasonable investment”, but I’m thinking I’ll give it a shot. It seems like the stigma of self-publishing is falling by the wayside. It used to be that self-publishing was something only nutjobs did to get their lunatic manifestos in print, but these days, plenty of good writers are using the option. I assume it’s the same as all the musicians who are using the internet to get their work out to the public.
Meanwhile, out in the real world, McCain’s made his VP pick, and, um, yeah. If I wasn’t too impressed with Joe Biden, I’m really not impressed with Sarah Palin. I mean, hey, thanks for pandering to my ovaries, there, McCain. Palin is anti-choice, as well, which is probably the biggest death knell in her resume, for me, shortly followed by being a global warming denier and opposing gay marriage. Also, if you thought Obama was inexperienced, wait’ll you get a load of Palin, and keep in mind, this woman is one heart attack from a 70-year-old fart away from the presidency. I mean, at least Biden could actually step up and do the job if Obama dies for some reason.
And, since the state of politics today is so damn depressing, have a look at this, which made me giggle with evil glee for hours. In fact, I’m still giggling with evil glee. This is state-of-the-art in stone cold vengeance, right here. For a less malicious laugh, check out this video of Verizon’s. Some guy makes a phone call, and “the Network” shows up to follow him around. Just because of this, when my contract is up with Sprint, I’ll be switching to Verizon.
(Photo credit: Sarah Palin.)
August 31st, 2008 at 6:53 pm
No…you may not send those things to your Ex…..lol….that was funny! See ya soon…Love ya lots!
JavaElemental Reply:
September 1st, 2008 at 12:37 am
Y’know, that’s been pretty much the response of every person I’ve shown that site to. You people know me too well.
September 4th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
No,No, NO, BAD JAVA! ex-Art would kill himself, srsly!
Also, Mc Cain just had a birthday –he is 72—Palin was mayor of a small town pop 6,500—you have two high schools in your town , Java, with more people in them!
Note also Palin’s baby w/downs syndrom, pg daughter and anti sex ed in the schools stance. Not good.
grannyjacklyn Reply:
September 4th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Ooops–clarification: Palin knew early in pregnancy abt babys disability but went on record that life begins at conception and every life is precious, babies unto themselves are wonderful, but her baby is symbolic of a hard line stance on reprodcutive rights within our society.
PAlin also says only acceptable method of birth control to teach teens is Abstinance, and no school ed–look how well thats worked out in her own family.
JavaElemental Reply:
September 10th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
Not only did I not mail anyone RevengeCrabs, I wrote the guys at the site, and they’re supposed to email an official “Bill of No Sale” to prove my innocence.
I intend to frame it. *LOL*