Introductions again

[pegkerr]

Every time my friends list tops another hundred I ask again for another quickie round of introductions. Now that there are more than three four five hundred of you (eek) reading this journal (aside from the lurkers), tell me, please, if you are so inclined: how did you find my journal? Why do you keep reading? (No need to feel obligated if you've answered this before, of course. In fact, no obligation in general. But I am nosily curious, I'll admit.) Thanks.

Comments

[bobhowe.livejournal.com]

Actually you found me, to my pleasure, through kijjohnson, of course.

I keep reading why? I guess I find your struggles with writing compelling, and I have a slightly voyeuristic, "better you than me" reaction to your perils of child-rearing (one thing I'll say about cats: if they get parasites, you drop 'em off at the veterinarian's office and pick them up clean a few hours later). And I've met you face-to-face, though long ago, so that adds to the sense of connection.

[sociofemme.livejournal.com]

So, this is actually a funny story.

I thought you were someone else. By the time I realized that you were who you were and not who I thought you were, I liked your journal too much to keep you off my flist. I like reading about actual writers and their lives, and your stories about your daughters are absolutely *charming*.

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

Thanks! It's been fun to read your journal, too, Bob, and I'm glad we've had this way to keep in touch.

(Apropos of nothing, I keep meaning to ask you, because of your icon, have you ever heard Throat Culture's song "Easter Island Head"?)

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

*Laughs uproariously* So . . . who did you think I was???

[sociofemme.livejournal.com]

Erm, actually, Peg Kehret.

Why? No idea. Probably the similarity of the name. But I was *convinced* that was whose journal I was reading...for quite an embarrassing amount of time. *grins sheepishly*

[bobhowe.livejournal.com]

That is hysterical. I must download that song immediately!

[liadan-m.livejournal.com]

Found you through a friend's journal...and started reading. I fell in love with Rennaissance jewelry because of you years ago when I picked up EHR from the library, cried the last three chapters of Wild Swans and keep wondering when the next one will come out!

[mareklamo.livejournal.com]

Let's see, some of my friends had friend-ed you, so I either read some of your entries on my friendsfriends page or via links from my other friends. Not sure if I ever ran into you at a con - I have a vague recollection of you popping your head into one of Lois's panels (or was that Suford?). Anyway, I like reading about your kids and your job-hunting and ordinary stuff like that. (Speaking of your kids, if you're still battling lice, you may want to try Denorex shampoo.)

[aerden.livejournal.com]

Peg--Hi! I was directed to your journal via shusu, when she discovered that I am also a big Lois McMaster Bujold/Miles Vorkosigan fan. I am also working on book projects and was interested to read the journal of another writer. Since adding you to my friends list, I've been very interested in some of your postings, particularly the ones about 'Take Your Child to Wirk Day' and the one on saving money, as well as hearing more about Solveig and Fiona. Your journal's just a very interesting one to read.

Chantal

[sincelastjuly.livejournal.com]

I don't remember how I found your journal -- probably through epicyclical or another friend we have in common. I keep reading because your real life is more interesting than any fandom.

I lurk therefore I am

[knossos.livejournal.com]

I found you through Nocturne Alley, when the RPG was finished and you "came out" as Neville. I poked around your journal and discovered that you were the Peg Kerr who wrote "Emerald House Rising"

My roommate came to check on my because of all the shouting. You see, books are so important to me, so sacred, and "Emerald House Rising" and "The Wild Swans" are both in my Not To Be Sold or Borrowed book shelf. So that's reason number one.

The day after I friended your journal, you wrote a wonderful entry about your daughters. It was so lovely I just had to keep up with what you were doing, and what you would say next. You are under a filter named "Very Interesting People". That's reason number two.

And that's why I'm reading your journal!

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

You mean you hadn't heard it before??? Oh, do--you are in for so much of a treat! It is hysterical. You are going to love it. Let me know after you've had a chance to hear it.

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

*Laughs* Thanks. Well, since you read my journal, you know why the next one is such a long time a-coming.

Rare moment of de-lurk.

[next-bold-move.livejournal.com]

I found you through kijjohnson's live journal. I met Kij during NaNoWriMo last year, and I have taken lately to collecting authors' jounrals, so I can feel better about my own flailings at increasing my word count. Fellow writers keep me sane, and motivated, all at once.

Kristen

[liadan-m.livejournal.com]

yeah. but I read now because you always write clearly, letting me see inside your life. My friends who are professional writers all have their blogs in diffrent styles and it is an interesting comparison.

Are you doing a book signing around town anytime soon? I would like to meet you now that I live in the cities...

[jonquil.livejournal.com]

I came because I admired your novel The Wild Swans; I stayed because I liked your voice and hearing about your household.

[kinetikatrue]

I came because I love your published work. I stayed because you show me little bits of life through new eyes. Also, because you are human and seem unafraid to acknowledge this while still wanting to do all you can. And, oddly enough, your struggles with the latest novel give me hope.

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

No book signing planned soon, no, since my books have been out for quite awhile. I will be at the Arcana conference on this coming Friday night--I'll be interviewing Tim Powers, at the opening ceremonies, I think. I hope to show up this coming Thursday (September 30) at Tim Powers' book signing at Dreamhaven books, but I know I am going to be late. The signing starts at 6:00 pm, but I have a school conference for one of my daughters starting at 5:55 p.m., so I plan to drive like a bat out of hell when it is over to get to Dreamhaven to see Tim. Maybe I'll see you at one or the other events? If so, please introduce yourself. (Icon shows what I look like).

[bobhowe.livejournal.com]

No, I've never heard it: I'm going to have to buy the CD through Amazon, I'm guessing. I'll let you know when I hear it, but I already love the lyrics. By the way, see my updated User Profile.

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

*goes and looks and cracks up* Outstanding!

[liadan-m.livejournal.com]

frantic digging to find one of my photo-icons is not working...*grin*

I won't make it this weekend, and I'm already committed for thurs night. History class...

I am sure I will see you around at some point. You're on my list, as is Neil Gaiman, for authors to meet while I am in school here. *grin*

Intros All Around

[huladavid.livejournal.com]

Well, I've known you and Rob for years (hell, Rob saved my life...). Also, I very much enjoyed watching the birth of _The_Wild_Swans_ -you know, I'd vetted a few other books before, but this was different. I like seeing how your mind works, and how you deal with everything in your life. Frankly, reading your posts encourages me in my creative stuff (more video, but I am slowly starting to write again), and helps keep me sober.

I pretty much found your journal just tripping around other people's LJ site.

[quiller77.livejournal.com]

You name came up on someone else's LJ (sartorias I think). As a writer of novels, not yet published aside from a few short stories and articles, I enjoy reading the thoughts, trials and joys of already published writers.
And as a mom, though all mine are teenagers, I can identify with some of your struggles. :-)

[bekkio.livejournal.com]

I found you because I knew that you were on the HPEF board. I'm still reading, because I really enjoy reading about how you manage to balance family and work life, and also love hearing stories about your daughters (I've got two myself - 9 and 6 years old).

[jenett]

Largely elisem's doing, I think.

We have met very briefly, I think, though I don't know if you'll remember it: you stopped by her place to look at necklaces for a gift in March when a friend and I were on our way out after doing the same thing. I was also in on the Great Necklace Surprise at Minicon. But I don't think we've ever actually talked or anything at any length.

I read your stuff because it's interesting. Your daughters are nifty. (I was at the YA panel they were on), I went out and read _The Wild Swans_ and loved it (and am still thinking about it periodically) and I like the way you write about events in your life, especially - but not just - the writing related bits.