I discovered via the Ja(y)nes and Smart Bitches that there has been a blog explosion over skirts and swan hats. Who knew? When I saw a post about this at Kate’s a while ago it seemed harmless enough but apparently it exploded. Well, it’s clear what’s going on. Too many people have too much time to worry about skirts and headwear and they do not have enough to read! I happen to have in my possession, courtesy of Rosina Lippi, a brand-new copy of If Angels Burn. Since I have my own copy, this is an extra in search of a good home. So, comment here, and your name goes in the (swan) hat. I will mail this book to any reader anywhere in the world.
(I’d give away a Shomi book but you’re not getting Wired out of my hands, sorry)
I agree, Charli. I couldn’t believe how freaked out everyone got over mini-skirts and hats. I don’t understand why they’d care. Hell, I wish I could wear those types of skirts. You probably wouldn’t get me out of them. *ggg* People have way too much time on their hands.
Hey, if I had the legs, I’d totally wear that skirt outfit! The swan I could not pull off. But I loved what Kenyon said in her blog about her “social contract” with her fans, that she doesn’t try to be somebody she isn’t. If I was doing a public event and dressed as somebody not me, I’d be stiff and uncomfortable and miserable and it would show in everything I said and did. Which I think would be far more offputting than anything I wore.
Where are the fashion police? Oh right, it appears certain people have crowned themselves as such and feel free to wield that billy club at will. It very much reminds me of high school and the “can you BELIEVE she wore that to prom?” mentality. This is just another reason why I”m not renewing my RWA dues. Now people feel entitled to belittle others in public forums because of their *clothing* choices? Where will it end?
If romance writers keep quibbling about shit like this they will never get the respect they deserve. You’d get laughed out of the room if you commented on so and so’s outfit at a mystery writers conference. Oh, and the whole costume thing hasn’t harmed the sci-fi fantasy community either.
Back to my hidey hole.
If the fashion police ever catch up with me, I’m in trouble. My latest fashion effort: new sweats. (Turquoise, with white stripes.) Hope you’ve got birthday cake in that hidey hole, Lor. *g* The best thing about getting older, cake!
I agree. I think too much of a big deal is being made of it as well. As a reader, what matters to me is how good an author’s book is, not what they are wearing.
Cherie, the book is what matters. *g*
I can’t believe that people care so much. It’s only clothing. I agree with Lorilei…is this highschool?
I only heard about the tizzy lately and was extremely surprised.
LLL, I think it surprised a lot of people!
NJ, what a thought, trapped in high school forever…shudder.
Cherie J, you’re my winner and soon to be the proud owner of If Angels Burn. This is a truly original take on vampire lore and some of the best storytelling on the shelves.