In Which a Crisis Is Averted, but Sorrow Is Our Lot Nonetheless
I really should have posted about this sooner—i.e., before it was too late to do anything about—but I was so sad about not being able to go myself that I kept putting it off. I mean, how often do you get to sit in on a conversation between two people who are not only internationally bestselling authors in their own right, but also your favorite writers in the world? In my case, the answer is apparently NEVER. Observe:
EXCLUSIVE UK EVENT
Susanna Clarke with special guest chairperson Neil Gaiman, Tuesday 25 September, 7pm
UCL Bloomsbury Theatre, 15 Gordon Street, London, WC1H 0AHSusanna is the international bestselling author of the wonderful Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell and to celebrate the paperback publication of The Ladies of Grace Adieu she will be in conversation with legendary author, Neil Gaiman. This is a rare appearance by Susanna and the only UK event to celebrate publication so book early to avoid disappointment.
(Blackwell Bookshop site)
What was I doing, Tuesday 25 September, 7pm BST (12pm MDT)? I was rushing to my bank in order to pay off an overdraft of 21 cents, plus a twenty-dollar overdraft fee, in order to keep a late credit card payment from bouncing. Aieee! But it appears I pulled it off; my bank and my credit card accounts both look normal. All is well. Whew!
Except that it meant I didn’t get to fly to London to see Gaiman and Clarke deep in thoughtful conversation. Hmph.
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