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Boskone cancellation

Feb. 16th, 2007 at 1:00 PM

For anyone looking to see me at Boskone, I'm having to cancel my appearance at the Boskone science fiction convention this weekend. My back injuries from my accident, plus a badly bruised right arm I got on a fall on my (indoor) stairs last weekend, plus the White Tiger #6 script that's due Monday that I haven't touched, all dictate that I stay inside my 2+ feet of snow-enshrouded home.

Tim's going, to convey my groveling to all of my friends who have seen me at Boskone over the last 8 years. Yep. This is the first time I've missed Boskone since I started going. But my arm hurts too much to sign things, and it's going to be a treat just typing revisions to WT#6.

So my apologies if anyone reading this thought to see me there. It's been one a those years, and it ain't even two months old.

Location:home
Mood: disappointed
Music:none

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defender75 wrote:

Feb. 16th, 2007 06:16 pm (UTC)

Ah, don't feel too bummed out. Life's what happens while we make other plans, and if your friends are as cool as you know they are I'm sure they'll understand. The most important thing is your health. . .and deadlines. Maybe not necessarily in that order. ~.^

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tammy212 wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 02:24 pm (UTC)

It depends on who you ask. My Random House editor at least will say my health is more important, but I'm not sure about the others . . .

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alexsirkman wrote:

Feb. 16th, 2007 06:21 pm (UTC)

Oy... I hope you convalesce well and quickly. I still think that writers should get sick days/ much more flexible schedules. Also, perhaps only in this case, a full suit of armor; if you keep damaging yourself like this, perhaps you should look into a good blacksmith.

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tammy212 wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 02:26 pm (UTC)

I'm beginning to think you have a point about the blacksmith.

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ricevermicelli wrote:

Feb. 16th, 2007 06:22 pm (UTC)

I'm sorry you're injured! The combination of bad back, bad arm and looming deadline sounds horrific.

I am not going to make it either. The sidewalks are icy, and I am gigantically pregnant and hugely exhausted. I was feeling kind of bad about missing the opportunity to see you when you'd have been so close.

I hope the weekend goes productively, and your various injuries heal soon!

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tammy212 wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 12:33 am (UTC)

I don't feel so hideously bad, then, because I was busted up over not seeing you. But BIQ is in April, when you will no longer be hugely pregnant, yes?

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prettyhowtown wrote:

Feb. 16th, 2007 06:23 pm (UTC)

I've had one of those too, so I entirely comprehend what you're feeling like. Your inability to attend also isn't that much of a let-down to me, as I'm all the way over in Australia. That means to me, your wellbeing trumps the appearance.

I hope you're on your way towards mending.

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tammy212 wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 02:10 pm (UTC)

I will make it back to Oz one day! I swear! I love Oz! So does Tim!

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silent_muse06 wrote:

Feb. 16th, 2007 06:33 pm (UTC)

i hope you feel better! take lots of fantastic pain medication and you'll feel happy in no time! *hugs*

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tammy212 wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 02:11 pm (UTC)

Yeah, except the pain meds make it impossible to focus on the ms. I'm supposed to be rewriting for Monday. Got to lay off those for the weekend.

::sigh::

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bevhale wrote:

Feb. 16th, 2007 06:37 pm (UTC)

Here's wishing you a quick recovery, reduced pain, and a rush of creativity so you can finish the script quickly. Hope you heal soon.

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juno_magic wrote:

Feb. 16th, 2007 06:48 pm (UTC)

Get well soon. Back injuries are nasty. Be good to yourself. There will be other years.

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kadymae wrote:

Feb. 16th, 2007 06:48 pm (UTC)

What?! And miss an opportunity to scar some fan for life by letting her meet cranky, stressed-out, in pain, "my other car is a broom (and not the in the Hogwarts way)" Tamora Pierce?

Have you no sense of propriety?!

But, seriously now --

Rest up and feel better.

(Um ... and chocolate and a nice bottle of wine and dancing boys, too.)

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kadymae wrote:

Feb. 16th, 2007 06:50 pm (UTC)

(Just to make things 510% clear -- the use of the icon is a joke.)

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mabfan wrote:

Feb. 16th, 2007 06:48 pm (UTC)

I hope you feel better. I was really looking forward to seeing you. (I had White Tiger #1-4 all set for autographing by you and Tim; I think now I'll wait until I have the whole set and see you two together. Although with my Mom's passing, I'm not sure how often I'll be in NYC anymore.)

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tammy212 wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 12:36 am (UTC)

And I you--I'm sorry. Will you be at Lunacon?

We're living in Syracuse now, so NYC get-togethers are hard in any case!

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dzmonster wrote:

Feb. 16th, 2007 08:37 pm (UTC)

I got your email. We will miss seeing you, but you need to get better.
Dorie

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tammy212 wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 02:27 pm (UTC)

Look after Tim, will you? He was moping already with me not being there.

::hugs:: and see you soon,
Tammy

P.S. I saw a very handsome, midnight black guinea pig on Pet of the Day!

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bookdivalia wrote:

Feb. 16th, 2007 08:41 pm (UTC)

Yeeks, I hope you feel better soon. I won't be there, since I work for the dragonlady who's idea of copious amounts of time off equal most people idea of a quick dinner.

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tammy212 wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 02:18 pm (UTC)

::hugs::

Can't you talk to her and tell her you need a break?

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joshwriting wrote:

Feb. 16th, 2007 09:23 pm (UTC)

Pretty much what everybody else said.

Thank you for taking care of yourself in this regard. We all prefer that over your coming when you shouldn't.

It's not even close. (And that would be true even if there were no editing or writing happening at all.)

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star_wizard wrote:

Feb. 16th, 2007 09:31 pm (UTC)

I'm sorry you'll miss Boskone. I know you like that conference.

Be gentle with yourself. *hugs*

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tammy212 wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 02:35 pm (UTC)

I'm gentle as hell with me. It's hard things that keep rising up to smack me that need to lay off!

You've probably seen pictures of the Helix nebula out the wazoo, but I saw a beautiful one on MCNBC.com. What a gorgeous, gorgeous thing! It reminded me why astronomy was such a happy subject for me, even if I didn't do well at it!

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prydera wrote:

Feb. 16th, 2007 09:48 pm (UTC)

*hugs* We'll miss you, but health is far, far more important.

Stay inside with the kitties and hot tea (or hot chocolate) and work and hopefully things will heal.

And it may be one of those years already at 2 months, but that means there are 10 months for it to get better.

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tammy212 wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 02:36 pm (UTC)

I'm waiting patiently for 10-month improvement, trust me!

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morchades wrote:

Feb. 16th, 2007 10:05 pm (UTC)

I wish you lots of cushions for your computer chair, and the ability to type one-handed.

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tammy212 wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 02:38 pm (UTC)

Yeah--that's tricky. Thank God it's rewrites.

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janni wrote:

Feb. 16th, 2007 11:23 pm (UTC)

Hope you feel better soon, and that your year improves, too!

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tammy212 wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 02:36 pm (UTC)

I give the grand writer harrumph!

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herozero wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 01:58 am (UTC)

I hope you feel better soon!

And I just want to add that I think you and your husband are both awesome. It's so rare that comic fans have the pleasure of writers from outside comics come in and actually give up quality work *gasp* on time. You treat your work our medium with just as important as your other work and I really, truly appreciate that. It's refreshing and I wish more outside creators would follow your lead.

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tammy212 wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 02:17 pm (UTC)

::blushes::

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wyld_kat wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 02:10 am (UTC)

*hugs*

Sorry you're not feeling too great and I'm sorry you're not going to be able to go. I know it must suck for you. There is always next year (which I may be there for).

Hope you feel better soon.

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dewline wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 02:55 am (UTC)

I wish you success, freedom from pain and a speedy recovery.

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tammy212 wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 02:17 pm (UTC)

Thanks, Dude! Your good wishes always appreciated!

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shadesong wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 03:20 am (UTC)

Oh, poo... was looking forward to meeting you. Hope you feel better soon!

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tammy212 wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 02:15 pm (UTC)

I would've liked that. Next year?

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ratesjul wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 03:57 am (UTC)

*sending you hugs and healing thoughts*

I hadn't expected to see you there, but I had sent greetings to be passed on through those who were.

I hope the revisions go well.

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tammy212 wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 02:16 pm (UTC)

And I'm going to be majorly missing our friends who are there, but I am stuck. Bleah. At least Tim gets to go and see them.

I hope the revisions go well, too. I suppose I should start them!

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sarekofvulcan wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 04:59 am (UTC)

Get well soon!

We weren't going to be able to make it this year anyway. :-) Too many bills, too little income...

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tammy212 wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 02:14 pm (UTC)

Re: Get well soon!

Nuts. Here's to fewer bills and more income for us all!

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nonnycat wrote:

Feb. 17th, 2007 04:52 pm (UTC)

**big hugs**

I hear you on the "one of those years" front... *sigh*

Good luck with the revisions, and I hope you feel better!!

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thumbelinablues wrote:

Feb. 18th, 2007 12:45 pm (UTC)

The Choaties always gave February a very rude nickname...the year may only be two months old -- not trying to jinx you! -- but surely some nice things will happen, too. I'm sorry you feel too poorly to go to Boskone, but we fans are an understanding bunch, especially if you send Tim to explain and be charming.... Best wishes on both injury-healing and work-doing!

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jedilora wrote:

Feb. 19th, 2007 05:16 am (UTC)

We missed you, but we'd rather you well and healthy next year.

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tammy212 wrote:

Feb. 19th, 2007 09:36 pm (UTC)

Me too!

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