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Diary of a Girl-Next-Door Heavy Metal Novelist
March 4, 2004
If stepping in dog feces on your way to work is a cosmic
sign of how your day will go, feel free to pave my way to success with
sh*t. Other than the whole
poop thing, the day was pretty dandy. I met with an editor other than
my own (courtesy of the writer's house at my day job), and he was as affirming
as he was cute. From our 15-minute conversation, I felt completely legitimized
as an artist.
March 6, 2004
Rest. Glorious rest. And a cheeseburger. 19 straight days at the day job
took a toll. I wore biker boots at my orchestra concert last night under
my skirt to keep my energy up. Today, I slept in.
I'm waiting for some contractual stuff to come to me in the mail, and I'm not sure what to do with myself until it arrives. I've found little ways to stay busy, but I feel the need to accomplish tasks. I do have to get those darn KISSfiction shirts ordered. Until then, I'm sure an extra nap or two won't hurt. Unfortunately, I had a dream that the Old Dominion film fest presentation was a disaster. Maybe sleep isn't the answer.
March 7, 2004
I went out shopping for an outfit to wear at Old Dominion. I came home
with 3 pairs of green army fatigue pants (I'm thinking they might look
hot with high heels), a bunch of fishnet stockings, and 10 pairs of assorted
black and leopard unmentionables (and one pair in pink to preserve my
girl-next-door image). I wear my satins like a lady.
I'll be watching my mailbox with nervous anticipation this week. Please keep your fingers crossed for me.
March 8, 2004
Nothing in the mail today.
Spent time tonight doing some promotional work for the Old Dominion Film Festival. I have a feeling they're going to love me. It must be the 1 fruit or vegetable I've eaten each day this month. I'm pretty sure the blackberries I ate two nights ago had been in my freezer for over 2 years, but after chopping off several inches of ice to get to them, I felt a tremendous sense of accomplishment. Lesson: Anything that's been frozen for 2 years tastes like mixed vegetables. Do you think Walt Disney's family knows that?
March 9, 2004
I received news today, but not what I wanted. The person in possession
of my manuscript has come upon a personal crisis and professional work
on my book has stalled. I feel a little powerless, but I have other work
to keep me busy for the time being.
Things aren't all bad. I think I've found my favorite KISS fan site at KISS Army Central.
March 10, 2004
My sister wrote to say she liked my March 8 entry. I'd wondered if anyone
would get the Walt Disney joke. It's hilarious -- if you get
it, of course.
KISSfic fan, Jared, returned from France for a few days. He asked if I'd like him to wear a KISS T-shirt when he goes back. That would be nice, but I kicked myself for not having a KISSfiction shirt ready to go. Jared, if you're reading this, what size are you? Are you pointing to your name on the screen and telling all the net cafe patrons to look on and cheer? Why not?
I received some documents from my attorney today. Except for delay after delay, things look good in bookland.
I had another dream that my participation in the Old Dominion Film Fest was a disaster.
My friend, Tim welcomed future KISS fan, Seth Ryan, into the world yesterday. I held little Seth tonight and hummed "Dr. Love" in his tiny ears. He already has fingers long enough to play a wee electric bass. That's what I'll dream about tonight.
March 11, 2004
Yeah, baby. I'm feeling great. Feeling lucky. Feeling hot. In addition
to the stuff my lawyer sent yesterday, I also got some great news about
book business today and one of the folks I hadn't planned to hear from
for awhile also contacted me. My sister offered a referral of a volunteer
editor while my official blue penciller is indisposed (I'm keeping my
fingers cross that he won't be replaced). My website hits have been higher
than ever thanks to some key people in the KISS world. It's good to be
Colette Shaw.
I think I'll sing something way out of my range tonight at karaoke. I have a feeling it'll be spectacular. If not, I'll be wearing my hip-hugger green fatigues -- the official uniform of the KISS Army Babe.
March 12, 2004
I just wrote my longest entry yet in my secret journal.
The letter I've been waiting for arrived today, along with some money. Suffice it to say, I am one lucky b*tch. (Continue)
