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[colonelrowe]

I got my first ever novel advance check in the mail just now (the portion due "on signing," which doesn't exactly mean "on signing"). And some earlier-than-expected short story money as well. I remember, wow, over ten years ago now, getting my first ever writing check in the mail from Sovereign Media for my debut story in Realms of Fantasy. I used

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[haddayr]

This sounds awesome.

[colonelrowe]

It feels awesome. Thanks!

[gregvaneekhout]

Congratulations!!!

When I got my signing check I made sure there was shit-eatin', check-holdin' pic of myself, because I think it's one of those occasions that calls for it.

[gregvaneekhout]

The word "grin" was supposed to be in there somewhere.

[colonelrowe]

I don't judge, man. The ways of Californians are their own (well, up to the point that they endangers the sanctity of Mormon marriages, but I guess coprophagiac celebratory rites are probably okay by them, so who am I to object?)

[colonelrowe]

Bill Meck's been too busy this week to pay attention to me. Thanks, Jason!

[_stranger_here]

I love watching you (and Gwenda!) really hitting your stride lately. 2009's going to be an exciting year.

[colonelrowe]

Thanks, Karen--and yeah, things are going well. Here's hoping for big excitement for all of us (of the non "may you live in interesting times" variety, natch).

[tacithydra]

Woohoo!!! What an excellent way to begin the most recent snowpocalypse!

[colonelrowe]

Thanks, Jen!