jiminy christmas
July 7th, 2008 | Uncategorized
I just went to the Post Office after being away for almost two weeks. The postmaster said “What’s going on?” because I had a bushel of letters. I was a bit alarmed until I remembered the Daily Distress thing–these are all requests for copies of the fake newspaper!
I’m very touched that there’s such a demand–and now I’m worried that you’ll all be disappointed. It’s just a flimsy four-page thing, designed to promote the book to booksellers at a big publishing convention last month. Katie’ll get ’em off to you all asap. Um…I hope I have enough. I think I do.
30 Responses to “jiminy christmas”
We are rapid fans.
… and rabid fanatics !
What!? It’s not a perfect-bound 180-page paperback with nekkid pictures of the author? I want my money back!
… Seriously, I am pretty sure I won’t be disappointed.
Its all just a lot of fun is what it is. I look forward to my care package. Pat the cat for me. She’s a cutie!
Glad to see your kitty has the proper level of empathy.
Um, do those of us with ads in it get one too?
i can’t wait!!! your kitty is cute and your floor looks lovely to slide on (with socks?).
Liza, Jeezum, I keep meaning to bring some by your gallery. I will tomorrow or Wednesday! I’ve been out of town or I would have done so sooner.
My cat, Rachel, would like to inform you that while Humming Birds have some meat on them, they are very frustrating to stalk…..& UN-catchable
Once the dead-tree edition has been fully distributed, any chance you could post it here in glowing-pixel format?
yeah that would be great, because it`s kinda hard getting it to Norway (dont have any USA postage…)
I would love to see it in the final version.
Hummingbird, hummingbird
Art thou nice and meaty?
That’s the rumour that I heard
From my calico sweetie
Hee! Your not-quite-taking-the-lord’s-name-in-vain words are so entertaining.
How could we be disappointed when we’ve already seen all the great content posted here?
repeating my question from the last post in hopes Alison will answer: Can you comment on similarities/differences of being recognized for your work vs. always being aware people “know” and monitor you growing up in a small town?
Hello, I’m adding my voice to that of dzieger and birka, can we have a non-dead tree online version of the Daily Distress? I’m in the UK so didn’t try for an actual artifact (boohoo) but would love to see it! When you have a minute after all that envelope stuffing, that is…
I’d put all the excitement down to strip addicts being denied their fortnightly fix AB.
Do you get to keep the Postal Service box? It’s kinda cool…
Ohh, the BBC did a programme today called Tintin’s Guide to Journalism! A documentary about how reporters have been inspired by the ‘kid with a quiff’:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/radio4_aod.shtml?radio4/tintin
I love Radio 4!
Juliet
I picked a copy of the Distress up at the ALA conference last month. Lots of fun. I’m glad they sent some along for the librarians.
Alison, I just got my copy of the Distress in the mail today. Thank you so much! It’s very cute. Thank you also for the DTWOF sticker!
i got mine, too. thanks! it’s wonderful, even if they didn’t include my article {sob}.
When I was a kid, one of our cats climbed up a tree to try and eat baby birds out of the nest. Our mom pushed him off with a broom and said “Cicaro, you’re acting like an animal!”
Does this mean that if I’m in Burlington, VT, I can go into Pine Street Art Works and get a Daily Distress now? No SASE required? And get to see all the other fabulous art? Cool.
Hey…
What happened to the post that followed this one???
It vanished.
hmm…
Katie??
Oh… maybe tmi disclosed for the whole gosh dang world to examine like a where’s waldo puzzle??
someone noticed a pair of panties under one of the books?
or Alison’s list of family phone numbers scrawled on a wayward notepad?
Maybe it’s a “Wild Kingdom” weekend? I’m just glad someone else noticed, and I’m not losing it…
Are y’all able to post here? I note that this thread hasn’t updated since yesterday morning, and while the other thread is back, it has no option to reply.
I’m having the same problem…hopefully someone will notice soon.
Maybe Alison chose to close that post to any more comments??
Just when I wanted to say.. re: crocs…
I don’t think those who wear crocs think they are beautiful looking.
I think croc wearers wear crocs because they are comfortable and practical.
Sometimes it’s more important to have comfy feet… even if it makes you look like Gumby.
I don’t thik she wanted to close the post; my theory is she’s out having a great time and doesn’t know the whole thing has gone kafloo-ey. Or she’s really in the middle of reorganizing,and doesn’t know the whole thing has gone kafloo-ey. And I think crocs are fabulous darling; mine are dark blue.