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11 May 2008 @ 03:50 pm
"The Sentinel" fan novel  
This is the one that was dead in the water for a number of months after my gang mugging on the anti-slash forum. With Annie Booker and Lyn Townsend's assist, it's finally finished. It'll be available at MediaWest from Agentwithstyle

One thing I noticed in re-reading it -- it's amazing how self-conscious about style that I was after that mugging. The differences in beta'ing the TS novel and the H/W novel were clear -- I made WAY more problematic style choices in the TS novel. So much for "criticism" being helpful. lol

Quick question to my f-list -- one person is apparently offended by my new banner. If anyone else agrees with this, mind telling me why? lol

Update: we have an answer. Note: for the 1.5 person who might have been "offended" by my banner. NO, it is NOT an "outhouse" -- it is the front door to John Adams' birthplace. See Adams quote ... Adams' door. It fits. Here is a picture as proof (notice the similarity of the house door to the door on the banner).



I'm just going to conclude this person was a troll. I can't believe anyone actually thought that was an outhouse. Purportedly, the person finds it offensive "as a blogger". (SHRUGS BIGTIME) Just so there's no further offense, I've changed the banner to something less offensive. ;)
 
 
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khylara: belzer1[info]khylara on May 12th, 2008 12:54 am (UTC)
*scratches head**is puzzled* Why would anyone be offended by a John Adams quote and a picture of a door?
Melody Clark[info]melodyclark on May 12th, 2008 12:59 am (UTC)
You got me. LOL I asked why and am waiting for her response. I'll let you know when I do.
sc_fossil[info]sc_fossil on May 12th, 2008 01:12 am (UTC)
Offended by what banner? The little door and JA quote? Honestly? I would say I'm shocked, but people are so damned offended by the dumbest things.

Good luck with the novel! You should feel proud you finished it.
Melody Clark: sentinel[info]melodyclark on May 12th, 2008 05:12 am (UTC)
There is no end to my surprise at some of the weird things people take offense at. lol

Thanks for the good wishes! I'm very pleased I finished it.
brynna: Same Shit Different Day[info]brynnamorgan on May 12th, 2008 02:16 am (UTC)
/deadpan voice on

Uhmmmmm... yeah, that there banner is REAL offensive. My sensibilities are appalled. My brain feels violated. I may never recover from the horror that is your banner.

/deadpan voice off

*snort*

(your sarcasm meter works fine, right? *g*)

Edited at 2008-05-12 02:19 am (UTC)
Melody Clark: southparkmel[info]melodyclark on May 12th, 2008 05:14 am (UTC)
I'm just going to choose to believe the person who emailed me was trolling or something (see the amazing, bizarre explanation in the update). And LMAO at your icon!
Enkidu's Esoterica[info]enkiduts on May 12th, 2008 06:28 am (UTC)

Anybody who thought that door looked like an outhouse obviously has never seen one. Troll indeed, and a laughably ignorant one at that!! (But then, aren't they all?)

I fart in their general direction...and let them be offended by that, I'm counting on it!!
Melody Clark: Sentinel[info]melodyclark on May 12th, 2008 06:36 am (UTC)
No kidding ... that door would have been the Ritz of outhouses! lol