Might be that Magic Lessons hasn’t hit the shelves yet. Some libraries don’t get books the minute they’re published, plus they have to process them, add them to the catalogue and all that.

I live in fear of carpal tunnel syndrome and am much relived that having done that test it turns out I’m fine. Phew!

And yay on your library for having my book. Libraries are the best.

I seem to have achieved the balance between accuracy and speed.

About two years ago was a time when I thought I had carpal tunnel syndrome. My hands hurt a lot when I had to type—but I conducted the simple test of holding my wrist at a ninety-degree forward angle to my arm, and I concluded that I didn’t have the syndrome. (Those with carpal tunnel syndrome, when trying this exercise, will begin to experience numbness in their hands from the wrists onward.) Fortunately, I can say my studies were not for naught, for learning something new is always a pleasure.

Yesterday evening I received a copy Magic or Madness from the library—I began reading almost immediately, but unfortunately I had to stop to sleep. I hope to finish tonight (or perhaps in Wednesday morning’s ungodly hours of pre-dawn darkness).

Yup, that Zoline story is amazing. Mary Papke’s essay is excellent, too.

Amy: Thank you! I’m delighted you liked my book. If you need to know anything for your report ask away. 33 wpm isn’t so bad. Anyways the faster you type the quicker you get repetitive strain injury!

but i cannot type for the life of me. i havn’t taken keyboarding. as far as i know i am at 33 WPM- how pathetic

Thanks for posting the essay about the Zoline story. I had to read it (the story) two years ago for the Strange Horizons Oregon Workshop, and I was so glad I did. It’s now one of my faves.

Oh, and I bought Magic Lessons today. Bought around 2 p.m., started reading around 4 p.m., and just finished about half-hour ago. Yup, read the whole thing today, and it was phenomenal. I’ll be doing a review of it in my blog and podcast soon, but it’s safe to say that I’ll be gushing all over this one. Thanks so much for writing it. And now I have to wait for the conclusion.

It’s fab to feel human. I see rainbows! Fairy dust follows wherever I walk!

Anyway, I’m glad you’re feeling better.