my Tuesday evening

[rm]

I've just returned from performing Regency dance at the book release party for naominovik's Victory of Eagles, held at The Explorer's Club.

Under any other circumstances that would be the totality of the story in and of itself. But, of course, my life is not like that.

For one thing, they had a stuffed polar bear that roars when you touch its claw.

For another, I'd forgotten that Naomi's husband is a mystery author and there was a joint party for his book as well. Which, since it's all hard-boiled noir stuff meant that there was a moment where I was standing at parade rest (it makes me look less hip-y) in Regency men's formal wear, watching a really hot torch singer sing Fever. My brain has never come closer to exploding.

But it was a lovely affair and we did good and the book looks awesome, and seriously, HOW COOL IS ALL OF THAT?

Tres cool.

Photos and write-up:
http://igallo.blogspot.com/2008/07/naomi-novik-and-charles-ardai-book.html
(that's Naomi on my arm). Thanks to marchek for the find.

Comments

Woah.

[abbismom.livejournal.com]

Racheline, that photo of you is classically stunning. Do you feel that it captures most of who you are? Because I get that feeling when I look at it, not that I presume to know who you are...

Re: Woah.

[rm.livejournal.com]

It is very, very much what I really look like in a day to day way, and it captures some of the awkwardness of my facial structure while having this sort of weird, placid thing I have when I'm not snorting/laughing like a big honkin' nerd!

I really like the photos from this past weekend because they someone manage to get my innate melancholy and the fact that I'm having an awesome time at life simultaneously.

[savepureness.livejournal.com]

LMFAO at the bear.

[1-mad-squirrel.livejournal.com]

I can't wait for the photos!

[marchek.livejournal.com]

Found this:

http://igallo.blogspot.com/2008/07/naomi-novik-and-charles-ardai-book.html

[rm.livejournal.com]

God, you're good. I was annoying myself trying find something!

[elionwyr.livejournal.com]

There's this part of me that keeps wanting to say, 'You've arrived,' and I can't really justify or explain that, but...these pictures of late feel like an abrupt turn in your life. A good turn. An interesting, definitive one.

[rm.livejournal.com]

I always think of that sort of phrase as regards public success, and this really hasn't particularly been that sort of year (although I suppose the public appearances of a type), but I know what you mean. I find I have a lot to say and don't want to talk about it. I guess the short answer is that one stories save your life, they never stop saving it.

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

I <3 Naomi Novik a lot. I should have told you to abscond with her, and I would pay you a handsome bounty. Mwuhahaha.