Comments on: Bruised

By: Thylonicus

Thylonicus — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:28:03 +0000

Actually, I disagree, on your B.S. being “nothing” compared to what I’m dealing with. I’m not discounting my own current tribulations, to be sure, but I don’t think yours (or anyone’s, really) should be discounted, either. That’s the interesting thing about humanity–sometimes we can be struck a near-deadly blow, without anyone lifting a finger. The lack of physicality to the damage does not negate the damage itself. ;)

…I don’t have a shrine to the Greek philosophers, oh no. O:-)

By: Mel

Mel — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:25:10 +0000

Hon, you can always ask me for help, anytime. Don’t ever think you can’t. It’s what friends are for! I’m glad that there’s something I can do for you, even though we’re so far apart. And right now, this personal bullshit is nothing compared to what you’re dealing with over there.

I have wonderful friends and I am grateful for all of them. I have your number, and I’ll bother you when I need to. Never fear. :)

By: Thylonicus

Thylonicus — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:06:15 +0000

I wish I knew what to say. Part of me feels like a heel for asking for your help without knowing all this was going on. At the end of it, though, I think you did the right thing. Heck, you probably did it better than I could have.

At least you know you have good friends, and well-meaning friendly acquaintances, who are thinking of you, praying for you, sending good thoughts, and such.

Add me to the list of people you can lean on, call up, write insanely and barely-coherent strings of vitriolic or tear-stained rambles to. I owe you that much, and much more.

I’m gad you’re working through it, Minnesota Mel. :D

By: Mel

Mel — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:26:13 +0000

Thanks, Svenja. It’s a relief to hear that all this stuff didn’t damage the writing – I’m so close to it all that it’s hard for me to tell.

Yesterday’s post was tricky to write (it wanted to slide into cheesiness a couple of times), and I had to rearrange it twice before I got it the way I wanted. But I’m pleased with how it came out. Onward and upward, for me and Faith, I think!

Thanks for the support and positive thoughts. Hopefully the fallout of all this crap will be sorted soon and I can work on forgetting all about the damn thing. I have better things to be doing!

By: Mel

Mel — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:19:47 +0000

Hi Nyssa,

I think we’ve been at the same event once or twice, but never actually met and said hi. :)

Thanks for the comment, and the support! I’m glad you like AB. Hopefully we can meet up soon and chat.

By: Svenja

Svenja — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:32:41 +0000

Oh, wow, that really sucks. I’m sorry to hear that your project blew up in your face like that, that must be really tough. And on top of the other stuff, at that!

Can I just say that I totally admire you for what you’re doing here? I can’t believe you’ve gone through all of that and are still turning out AB-writing of the highest standard. That’s amazing. I loved today’s installment, it put a big smile on my face, especially the very last part. I love the mix of emotions that you can put Faith through without ever seeming random or arbitrary.

I’m really sorry that life has been so tough for you. But you got through the main events, so to speak, so I have total faith that you’ll make it through the aftermath as well. And I hope that it gets better very very soon – sending lots of positive thoughts your way!

By: Nyssa

Nyssa — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:14:45 +0000

Hi Melanie,

I don’t know you beyond your blog, I’ve never met you but I have mutual friends.

I am however at the point of confessing my staler-eque love for you. I adore AB, I sit at my computer ever night hitting refresh waiting just WAITING for you to post the next piece.

I’m so sorry to hear you’ve had a rough time, I’m sending you beautiful positive energy, and I really hope to meet you sometime at a future Brisbane Sci Fi & Fantasy event where I can gush more about your writing prowess.

By: Mel

Mel — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:29:52 +0000

Thanks, Rissa!

I’m glad it hasn’t affected AB too much – it’s not always easy to tell when this kind of thing bleeds through. The posts feel rushed to me! As long as it’s just me, that’s fine.

Luckily, Faith has been fairly down lately too, so it hasn’t been a struggle to get into her head. Perhaps we can pick ourselves up together, huh?

By: Rissa Watkins

Rissa Watkins — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:20:48 +0000

Oh no. I am so sorry to hear that you have been having such a hard time.

You know, the blog has been great- you managed to keep it going- without a hiccup or a bad half assed post.

I hope things will get better for you soon.

By: Mel

Mel — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:19:32 +0000

Thanks, Naomi. All hugs are appreciated!

It’s been rough. I’m daring to hope that the end is in sight now. :)