Many times I've had the opportunity to meet or talk to someone who inspires me and I have brain freeze. And the rational part of me KNOWS that is stupid, but the irrational part says "Ooooooo! Squeeeeee!"
That's why I made myself go up and say hi in person at WFC. This may sound weird, but I knew I *could*, because I'd read your LJ and commented back and forth with you, and therefore I felt like I could talk to you because it was (if only slightly) more of a connection than "ooooo! squeeeee!" (minnehaha's "asymmetrical friendship" definition is perfect, I think...)
Also, I admire you because you have kids and you still make writing a priority! You give me hope! (And yes, we are typing with the sling these days.)
Your journal, and your willingness to let us watch your writing process, is a marvelous gift. Thank you. :)
- Darice
PS: Wild Swans made me cry deep wrenching sobs. I can't think of many books that have hit me that hard -- Bridge to Terabithia is the only one that jumps to mind at the moment.
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Date: 2003-04-27 09:25 pm (UTC)That's why I made myself go up and say hi in person at WFC. This may sound weird, but I knew I *could*, because I'd read your LJ and commented back and forth with you, and therefore I felt like I could talk to you because it was (if only slightly) more of a connection than "ooooo! squeeeee!" (
Also, I admire you because you have kids and you still make writing a priority! You give me hope! (And yes, we are typing with the sling these days.)
Your journal, and your willingness to let us watch your writing process, is a marvelous gift. Thank you. :)
- Darice
PS: Wild Swans made me cry deep wrenching sobs. I can't think of many books that have hit me that hard -- Bridge to Terabithia is the only one that jumps to mind at the moment.