What HAS She Been Up To?

Posted: November 18th, 2014 under Life beyond writing, the writing life.
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A  lot, actually.   Where we left off, the Mozart Requiem–it went well, even though I was beginning to feel off, and sure enough was sick the week following with a nasty sore throat.   Got better, and was able to sing one service the next Sunday.   We had a small birthday party for our son.   Everything seemed to be moving well towards Thanksgiving but this past week, we had some bad medical news.  My husband will need another cancer surgery–there’s a new tumor in his stomach.

There’s not a whole lot to say about that except…you do what you have to do and get on with things.    There will be appointments and more tests and so on, and then the surgery.   I don’t know when yet; the next appointment is this Friday.

I’ve seen two iterations of the new cover for the e-book.   It’s quite nice.  I can’t show it to you yet.   Sorry.  There’s still Discussion going on.   Thus no release date yet (not that I’ve been told anyway.)  There’s tinkering with fonts.    There’s me sitting on my hands to not interfere.  Or there was, until the medical news came in.  At that point…far less tempatation.

The new book is coming along, although it stopped dead in its tracks at the bad news and is not moving quite as fast as before.    Ky is having to work with people she’s never met before, in a situation where only great leadership can hold off disaster.  Other people are doing the “When in danger or in doubt, run in circles, scream, and shout” dance.  There are some new mysterious elements…who actually does the terraforming that has transformed so many planets into habitable-for-humans ones and how?  And why?   And…are they ever coming back?   (Not in this book, they aren’t.  Maybe not in any.  But the thought did occur.)

In other news, I’m involved in a community thing in which–by sheer accident and thinking “It never hurts to ask advice”–led to this very small town getting a world-famous string quartet to come play here.  On January 25.   I had no idea such a thing was even possible.  That’s now…really close, in terms of getting all the ducks in a row with their bills polished and their feet clean, so to speak.  (Music stands.  I still need to locate three–I have a good one.)   Many thanks to the Austin Chamber Music Center (edited Wed. night to correct ACMC’s name!)   for their help, and the Aeolus Quartet for their enthusiasm for outreach.   As the contact person, however, I’m the one who has to herd all those ducks–while everything else is going on.

 

 

18 Comments »

  • Comment by ellen — November 19, 2014 @ 12:25 am

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    So sorry to hear about your husband. You’re both in our thoughts and prayers.

    Loved “First Blood”, just bought the e book this afternoon and it’s the first story I read, (of course).
    Looking forward to more Vatta, I’m partial to all your books…


  • Comment by Nadine Barter Bowlus — November 19, 2014 @ 1:01 am

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    One of the people in my circle on Facebook, shared a graphic this week showing on the left a graph with a straight ascending line, labeled, “intention”. On the right, a meandering line that looked like something I might use as filler on the background of a quilt, labeled, “life”.

    Enjoyed “First Blood”. Found the companion stories very interesting.

    Sending positive energy and thoughts your way. Cancer is a bitch.


  • Comment by Linda — November 19, 2014 @ 7:36 am

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    A fervent prayer for healing, and heartfelt thanks for the healing your stories have offered me at bleak times.


  • Comment by Julia Coldren-Walker — November 19, 2014 @ 9:26 am

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    Prayers for a successful surgery and recovery. Also prayers for you for strength and support as needed.
    Julia
    (wheelchair in DC)


  • Comment by elizabeth — November 19, 2014 @ 9:43 am

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    Thanks, all. I’m diving into Thanksgiving prep since I’m now over a week behind.


  • Comment by Larryp — November 19, 2014 @ 12:28 pm

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    Be blessed and may the Lord carry you thou the bad times and give you the strenght to carry on. Be Covered in blessings and love.


  • Comment by Annabel — November 19, 2014 @ 4:32 pm

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    So dreadfully sorry to hear your bad news. Prayer offered.


  • Comment by Wickersham's Conscience — November 19, 2014 @ 5:23 pm

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    My sweet and wonderful sister-in-law was recently diagnosed with metastasized lung cancer. She’s never smoked in her life. So I deeply empathize, and send my heart-felt best wishes.

    The wonderful Fairbanks Concert Association brought the Aeolus Quartet to Fairbanks a few years ago. They are beyond superb. They even took time to do some workshops in local schools.

    Enjoy your Thanksgiving.


  • Comment by Iphinome — November 19, 2014 @ 7:11 pm

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    Best wishes for his Lord Moon’s quick recovery.


  • Comment by Gareth — November 20, 2014 @ 3:03 am

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    Best wishes, thoughts and prayers for quick recovery.


  • Comment by Wickersham's Conscience — November 20, 2014 @ 11:38 am

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    Please watch Ursula Le Guin’s acceptance speech at the National Book Awards. It’s a barn-burner, made in short, declarative sentences. Her points echo much of what Ms. Moon has said here.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Et9Nf-rsALk


  • Comment by Genko — November 20, 2014 @ 6:58 pm

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    Bummer on the cancer front. All my best wishes for recovery.


  • Comment by Margaret Middleton — November 21, 2014 @ 7:44 am

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    BIG bummer on the medical front.

    On the string quartet concert front: having been Guest Liaison for my then-local SF convention for several years, I can totally appreciate your current state of mind. OTOH, you get to meet the Neatest People.


  • Comment by elizabeth — November 21, 2014 @ 8:50 am

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    Margaret: Thanks for the encouragement. I am now starting to scout the area for music stands I can borrow. I have one good music stand myself. There are four players. A violinist friend informed me quite firmly that although orchestral players may share music stands, it’s when the part they’re playing is the same…they must each have a separate stand and maybe also will need stand lights. (Stand lights? Where the heck do I get stand lights? I know…Google is my friend in the wilderness…) The violinist checked out the chairs I already have and approved them, so that’s taken care of, though seating for the audience isn’t. Yet.


  • Comment by Sharidann — November 21, 2014 @ 2:02 pm

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    So sorry to hear about your husband!

    Hope the surgery works well. Best recovery wishes.


  • Comment by Susan — November 25, 2014 @ 9:51 pm

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    Will be holding you and your husband up in prayer. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!


  • Comment by Mette — November 27, 2014 @ 1:59 pm

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    Not checking in quite so often anymore now (life is getting in the way) so just saw this news today.
    So sorry about your husband. I’m sending good thougts and good energy your way. Hope he’ll get through the procedure Ok.

    All the best!


  • Comment by Kathleen Hanrahan — November 27, 2014 @ 7:56 pm

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    Prayers for your husband and the rest of you.


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