In Between Worlds

So...

Happy (belated) Lunar New Year! Today is the 7th day: so we all turn a year older. (I am 45, gosh).

Merry Imbolc too!

The coronavirus thing is fucked up. I blame the media for causing panic and paranoia. And also the rank assholes who have been spreading falsehoods. I have seen and heard the spike of racism in many countries. Doesn't take a lot to bring out the racists, eh?

I am anxious. Singapore have 13 cases and the cases are bound to go up. We are getting on with our lives, but now with extra precautions (washing of hands, wearing of masks etc).

But... there are THINGS.

First of - Fire Heart is being released in MAY.

Second - ICFA.

Third - Local kidlit folk getting together.

So, I have good things to focus on.

Light a candle -
Remember Brighid:
Oh goddess of fire,
creativity,
teach me how to light
the world.

Last week, my trusty laptop (and old...) decided to die. Its hard drive crashed.

Today, on Imbolc, it's back, newly repaired with newer insides. To celebrate the start of February, a new chapter of Dragon Physician:

There are eggs! And just who's this new girl?

Yep, I did. So, I am going for it next week. Cross any appendage for me, please. This time, there will be a panel of four interviewers. And guess when. Imbolc. 1st of February!

You bet I am going to light candles the night before.

Next week will also be known as Saber-Holding-Fort-Alone, as D will be flying off to Nuremberg for a toy convention.

~*~

The Rider offer is still on. It has passed the 600th download (though not sure if people will actually read it). Over two years, 600 downloads. Not too bad.

That brings me to ask questions:

1. Do people actually like FREE downloads?
2. Will people actually READ free novellas?
3. What does it say about people in general?