For the record, I am not one of the pissed-off fans.

Oh, Steven Brust how I love you, let me count the ways:

After several conversations with Reesa, what I think is the last chunk of Tiassa has fallen into place well enough that I can see where I’m going. I think. Maybe. For the moment. So I believe I’m on track to finish it. I have noticed that, with each of the last several books, I have pissed off some percentage of Vlad fans, and this makes me sad. So, with this book, I’m hoping to piss off all of them. I hate half measures.

I am so glad my boyfriend introduced us. Never change.

Love,

Jade

(In case you didn't follow the link, I am quoting him directly.)

Writer's Block: A political affair

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I don't think I have a right to know about anyone's romantic life regardless of hir job. However, if you're spending tax payer's money to fly to, oh, let's say Argentina, to visit your mistress, then I have a right to know that you've spent that money and neglected the duties of the office to which you were appointed/elected. What I don't have a right to know is anything about your mistress or anything about the relationship itself, even though the media is sure to dig up the "juicy tidbits" that are incredibly invasive and very creepy.

Plenty of people have affairs, and I think we should allow for people to be human and to make mistakes so long as those mistakes are confined to their relationship(s) and not affecting job performance. Really, all I need to know is that you're doing your job and not stealing or killing people. Sure, I'll think you're a douchebag for cheating, but again, not really my business what you do in your off time.