She’s talking about me!
There’s a new review of First Kiss (Then Tell) the fabulous anthology I have a story in. After talking about her favourite stories the reviewer has this to say:
I didn’t love every story in this collection; some were just, “eh,” and some were good but not really my thing (I have a weak stomach, so some of them made me rather nauseous!).
She’s talking about my story! The one that Booklist called “disgusting yet hilarious”. I made the reviewer queasy. Tee hee. She also says the stories range from “funny to sweet and awkward to disgusting“. Disgusting! That’s my story again! I’m so happy.
You must all read the anthology and then let me know whether you think mine is the most disgusting story. I guarantee that it is. I’m so proud.
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margo Says:
I haven’t read the others, but I KNOW yours is the most disgusting. Tee-hee!
January 30th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
jocelyn Says:
thanks for linking to me! yours was definitely the most disgusting. it was great, but, ewww
January 30th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Danica Says:
I, uhh, can’t wait?
I have a weak stomach, too, so (once I read it) I’ll let you know if I was able to handle it.
January 30th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Jonathan Strahan Says:
Margo is completely right. Your story rocks!
January 30th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Lisa Yee Says:
Congratulations on your disgustingness!
January 30th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
rebecca Says:
you definitely have the most disgusting story in there. i finished it two nights ago, and you win hands down….though there were a few others grappling for second place.
on the other hand, amy kim ganter’s about made me cry. *sigh*
January 30th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Mary Elizabeth S. Says:
My bookstore doesn’t have it yet, so I’m making them order it. How dare they not have copies of everything you’ve written?!
~Mary
January 30th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Camille Says:
Mary:
I couldn’t even find Magic or Madness in my local Barnes and Noble. Had to make them order it. Grrrr. How dare they is right. (They had four copies of Magic Lessons, though. Go fig.)
January 30th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Patrick Says:
You’re DISGUSTING!
January 30th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
10. Justine Says:
Jocelyn: thanks for linking to me! yours was definitely the most disgusting. it was great, but, ewww
No, thank you for writing the review. The disgustingness of my story aside, I think it’s a really wonderful antho and I hope it does as well as it deserves. Not least because it’s raising money for charity.
January 31st, 2008 at 10:13 pm