First the agony part: For weeks now, I thought the Moon Knight issue I wrote ("Date Night") would be out today, Wednesday. Usually, all comics drop on Big Wednesday. Nerds like me plan their weeks around Big Wednesday. But I forgot about the Thanksgiving Factor; this week's new comics drop tomorrow. Undaunted, I walked up to my local shop, Brave New Worlds on 2nd Street, to see if mayyyyybe some issues had squeaked out early. Nothing doing. "We have them," the manager said, "but we can't put them out yet." I begged. Pleaded. Cried. They beat me about the face and neck with a plastic Darth Vader helmet and sent me on my way. Oh, the agony.
Now the ecstasy: I was stunned and thrilled to see The Blonde on the shortlist for Best Novel, New Voice over at the first-ever Spinetingler Awards. Even better, I'm up there with a bunch of good friends (and favorite writers). Huge thanks to anyone who submitted The Blonde for this award. You guys are awesome! It almost makes me forget about the late comics thing. Almost... (breaks down, sobs)
Well, if you happen to win, maybe I'll send you a pair of glasses with the bridge taped, Mr. Nerd.
ReplyDeleteEither way, we can toast your success or commiserate when I'm in Philadelphia in April.
Why didn't you tell them you were a friend of CHUD and knew the code word to activate our Philadelphia cell of Batman trained Ninjas?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the well-deserved nomination, Duane. And thanks for the heads-up on the Moon Knight Annual. I plan to make a trip to the comics shop later this week.
ReplyDeleteJust got my copy of The Blonde, which is on my massive to be read pile.
ReplyDeleteSorry Duane I voted for Megan Abbott for the simple reason her book is on my top ten for 2007 along with the guy whose comment is before mine.
Sandra: So glad you'll be at NoirCon. Hope you can stand being seen in public a nerd...
ReplyDeleteCameron: Now you tell me about the Ninjas.
James: And congrats to you, too, Mr. Legend, Sir!
Bruce: Don't blame you at all. As far as my vote, I'm torn between Megan, Al and Dusty. (I'd be torn about Steve, too, but I just haven't read his book yet.)
"Hope you can stand being seen in public a nerd..."
ReplyDeleteI'll bring tape for my glasses.