because I didn't get to do this in the book

The Book of Harry Potter Trifles, Trivias and Particularities, vol. 1

For Amanda, Kali and Patty
and all my friends in fandom
who have made the stories real.

And for the three abandoned boys of Hogwarts
who made this particular story matter so much to me.

And seriously, with a big thank you to all of you guys who had to listen to me whine through the hellacious process of writing it. Also Patty gets an extra special thank you because she had to live with me while I was working on this thing, which would have been unpleasant for anyone, but she was heroic, especially in light of the fact she's not even in this particular fandom. That said, I'm pretty sure she never wants to hear another word about the Goblin Rebellion of 1612.

Meanwhile, while today is the official release date, I'm not sure if the books are actually here yet ;)

sundires

- Bleh, cramps, which really sucks as menstruation makes me an absolutely leaden fencer, and I tend to think it's not because of the pain but because blood loss of any type just makes swords less agreeable to being of service.

- We find out if my mom needs chemo today.

- Books are here (I haven't gone to pick them up yet -- those of you wanting the extra 5% Amazon discount should probably order today, as they should have theirs in today or tomorrow)

- Fencing.

Books are here!

Books are here!

If I owe you a copy previously discussed, they will be sent out Friday.

If you want to order a copy directly from me so I can sign it, drop email to racheline @ gmail dot com. The book retails for $14.95, which is what I'll be charging, but I'll give LJ'ers free shipping.

Amazon, meanwhile, should be shipping out pre-orders by the end of the week, so you can also order there.

Anyone who wants to do me a favor and let The Leaky Cauldron know about the release of the book in the hopes that they'll do an article has my eternal gratitude.

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The case of Megan Meiers finally makes the New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/28/us/28hoax.html