country connection

Jeff's home sick. No gaming for him tonight. :(

Went to see Chicago last night with Allison and Jodi in Richmond Hill, enjoyed it just as much the second time. We browsed Chapters while we were waiting for the show, and I found a copy of the Winter issue of The Country Connection magazine, looked up my article. I had received the cheque for the article in the mail yesterday.

There's something tremendously satisfying about being able to find something in my local bookstore or magazine shop with my byline. I'm sure some other freelance writers are jaded about this, but I doubt I'll ever be.

I'm delighted by the number of people who have posted their New Year's Resolutions. I'll be sending out prizes by the end of the month. Here are the people that qualify (posted at least one serious resolution by Dec. 31, 2002): Christo, Steve Brinich, ElectricLandlady, Luisa, Ee Lynn Wong, Heather Munn, Susanna, Katy, Allison, Lissa Allcock, Gary Ehrlich, Bill O., Scott Snyder, Heather Borean, Dave Weingart, Lyanne, Silmarien, Sherman Dorn, The Magician, Cynthia Armistead, Meritmaat. If you think I've missed you, please let me know!

Snailmail addresses I still need:
ElectricLandlady
Ee Lynn Wong
Katy - apologies, can't find your address, I know I used to have it
Dave Weingart - ditto

I've decided that the prize is going to be laminated colour bookmarks with various characters from my comic strips as well as a special Blatherings bookmark. I've never made bookmarks before, so it should be an educational experience. :-)

Links/Updates:

Pop Tart art? Ugh.

Apparently Hayao Miyazaki is basing his next movie on a Diana Wynne Jones novel. Veryvery cool!

Bizarre: Bonsai Potato Kit.