“What was that, Martha? A druid? Runnin’ loose? In public?”
by admin on Oct.22, 2009, under Josh's ruminations
With the Georgia launch of Druids only two days away, I came to the shocking realization that I hadn’t sent a news release to the Marietta Daily Journal, our local newspaper. Considering how little time remained before the event, the situation cried out for something extreme. Yes, I E-mailed a press release that morning, but the situation demanded something even more extreme: an intervention!
Fortified with a double mocha latte and a new shoulder pelt, I donned my druid apparel, grabbed my trusty druid staff, and drove to the newspaper office.
Kim Isaza accepts review copy of Druids.
Naturally, I arrived at the busiest time of the day. Fortunately, the Managing Editor, Kim Isaza, took pity on me — as she likely would anyone who arrived, sans appointment, dressed like a 1st century BC priest — and graciously accepted a review copy of the book, an invitation to the Launch, and a hard copy of the press release. What a gal!
Can you tell I’m psyched for the launch? <grin>
Thank goodness Annie had a camera available to capture the antics of the runaway druid of Marietta, GA.
Druid Josh outside the Marietta Daily Journal
October 27th, 2009 on 1:40 PM
Josh, you look completely adorable!
NO, that’s not the right word. Fierce and druidic! Yes, that’s it!
Regardless–good job. I wish I could have seen that one! Are you planning on bringing your pet pelt to San Jose for the World Fantasy Convention’s Book launch?
October 27th, 2009 on 5:06 PM
That is gen-u-ine reindeer pelt, lady. And boy does it shed. I don’t know what kind of impression I left, but I definitely left a trail.
And no, I’m not bringing it to WFC. Sadly, there’s just not enough room in the suitcase. Maybe next WorldCon… I dunno. We’ll have to wait and see.
October 29th, 2009 on 7:45 AM
Oh, holy Jesus — that is priceless! Did they print a review?
October 29th, 2009 on 8:33 AM
I would’ve guessed you got the pelt and antlers from a jackalope.