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29 Dec 21, 6 tweets, 2 min read
If you were wondering which picture of Krissy that I took this year was my favorite, it was this one. If you were not wondering, it was still this one. My preference for it exists independent of you and any wonderings you might or might not have, sorry. It's Krissy, on the day before her birthday.
This is my favorite picture of myself in 2021, I have to admit. I did not take it, however. It was taken by Olav Rokne. Me in my elf costume.
Here's one I like for Athena. Athena, looking glamorous.
And also, the Charliest of all the Charlie photos of 2022. Mid pounce!
I MEANT 2021 AND YOU KNOW IT STOP WITH THE FUTURE PHOTOS SNARK
And of course the cats. Spice!Zeus!Smudge!Sugar!

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21 Dec 21
1. First novel I wrote, I wrote to see if I *could* write a novel (spoiler: yes).

2. First pubbed book was a book about online finance, wrangled by my agent.

3. Second novel I went in to a bookstore to see what was selling in SF; MilSF it was!

4. It was a Crown Books, not B&N. "I remember hearing once that Scalzi wrote his first bo
(For those of you following along at home, "Agent to the Stars" was the first novel I wrote; "Old Man's War" was the second. However OMW was published first, followed by Agent. Before either of those pubbed I wrote four non-fiction books.)
And obviously I'm not in the least ashamed about the story of how I decided to write OMW; I tell it all the time. I make no bones I wrote a book designed to sell to the market. I did it well enough I didn't even have to submit it. The acquiring editor came to me and asked for it.
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8 Dec 21
1. Since we've been talking about how many hours a day one should be typing in order to be a full-time writer, I'll tell you the last time I wrote any pay copy (i.e., writing for pay): November 23. Since then, not a word meant for pay. What have I been doing since then?
2. One: taking a break. I'm fortunate enough to be able to take a rest between major projects, and the holiday season is a fine time to not have to stress about work, so I'm planning to keep the schedule clear of pay copy through the rest of 2021.
3. Two: Traveling. I went to @emeraldcitycon last week, where I met fans and was on panels and signed books and did various promotional things that are part of my gig as a commercial fiction writer. Marketing one's self is work! I'll do it again next week at @worldcon2021.
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6 Dec 21
Flight that was supposed to leave at 11 delayed by eight hours because fuck you, that's why. Rebooked on a flight with a connection that gets me in four hours later. If nothing goes wrong. Track record for nothing going wrong not sterling at this point.
On my plane. Let's see what happens from here.
At the gate for my connecting flight. Meanwhile, the flight I was originally has been delayed even further and will arrive at its destination eleven hours later than it was originally scheduled. Sorry, anyone who stayed with that flight.
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3 Dec 21
I've occasionally been called a "wife guy" because I post about Krissy a lot. Well, maybe? But, I don't know. I think it's okay to acknowledge you love and respect your spouse, and I'm upfront that our conflicts, etc are not for Twitter consumption.

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Part of it is the general assumption that everything public individuals (even minor ones like me) post on social media is calculated to enhance "the brand." I'm well aware this account is performative, but also I just hang out here, y'know? So a tiny perceptual conflict there.
Anyway, with all above noted, if you wonder why I post about Krissy, it's not so much about branding or to prove I'm an okay dude. I just, you know, like her, and think you folks might like to see her from my perspective from time to time. I think she's pretty neat.
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2 Dec 21
I'm at the airport. I did this to myself.
Trying to decide whether to splurge on a neck pillow.
Update: I splurged. And also immediately tore the fabric taking off the DO NOT TAKE OFF tag. They're not kidding about those. Neck pillow!
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27 Nov 21
Dear Lord, let Ohio State win today otherwise my entire state will be unbearable for a week at least.
Update: Oh, dear.
(As reminder to everyone, I grew up in California and went to a Division III school; my psychological well-being is not wrapped up in the disposition of this annual game. However, the same is not true for most of the rest of the state, alas.)
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