In which Julie shares a few of the things in her Deadline Preparedness Kit

Hey kittens -- so as an experimental little project (and with the loan of a Flip camera from Lauren Naefe at Avon), I made a movie!! LOL. It's a little, um, instructional film for authors and aspiring authors, if you will, about deadlines, and how authors can prepare for them. You might be a little surprised by a few of the things I pull from my Deadline Preparedness kit. LOL. I think my favorite part of this movie is where I part the Red Sea, though I'm also quite proud of the 15-minute car chase through the hills and streets of San Francisco. (Or maybe those were parts of other movies? It's all a blur now.) Later, I'll tell you about a couple of the things I left out of the movie (otherwise it would have been 15 minutes long). Enjoy! Feel free to laugh and point!! And spread it around if you want.

Comments

[Kathy K]

LOL... I figured, by the 'front page' image that Domenic played a part... glad to see my inference skills still work.
And I found the one item that you somehow didn't discuss actually spoke the loudest... LOL Although, just *imagining* deadlines makes me feel the need for some liquid refreshment!

Great sense of humour Julie... and a nice little break to the day's grind. ^.~

[Julie Anne Long]

I know -- it cracked me up that Lauren made Dommie the first thing we see!! LOL. Poor cat had no choice about being in the movie. :) The JD is probably more metaphorical than anything else -- I practically never drink. Well, drink *liquor.* I drink tea until the cows come home. But I couldn't resist the joke. And if you notice, you can hear the train going by. LOL. Clearly this was a big budget project!! Luckily we didn't get any sirens, which could easily have happened any number of times. Deadlines are invigorating. No, really they are. Honestly. :)

[Kim C]

LOL! That was hilarious. That has to be the biggest fluffiest cat I've ever seen. How did you get him in the box without losing an eye or any other necessary limbs?

[Christy]

Julie, this was so funny! what kind of cat is that? is he really your cat? It was fun getting a glimpse into your life. are deadlines really like that? what's that they say about sufering for your art? i'm glad you found a clever way to survive because i love your books. Hugs,christy

[Julie Anne Long]

Hey Kim!!! Poor Dommie was plucked right from a perfect good nap and plunked into the box as a prop. LOL. But he's the mellowest kitty ever. And he is quite large and fluffy. He didn't *like* being put in the box it much, but he generally doesnt' complain or thrash much (though he BELLOWS when he wants to go outside for a walk) even when he's getting a bath or taking medicine. He probably figures I haven't hurt him yet (apart from occasionally accidentally stepping on a paw or a tail) so I probably won't start. :) Cats are very Taoist. LOL. He's very forgiving and of the moment.

And Christy! you're so sweet!! And tHats really my cat. LOL. He's a rare Ginger Bellowing Snuggler, size Large. Hee! He was abandoned at the vet as a kitten, which is how I acquired him. He's kind of like cotton candy with legs. He's as soft as a bunny!! Very affectionate. And yeah, deadlines are fun! :) LOL. Someday I'll blog about the stuff in the box that I *didn't* show you. :) But deadlines are actually critical to the creative process, I think. The way forest fires are critical to the growth of new plants in the woods. LOL. I kind of like the endurance test. Kind of useful to know how long you can go without sleep or grooming. LOL.

[meardaba]

That was hilarious!! I loved the "friend in a box" trick - very high-brow. :P How's life, Julie? Sorry I haven't been hanging around lately, my life has been a bit of a frazzled mess lately and I just haven't had time to play on the internet!

[Julie Anne Long]

Mear!! Glad you're alive and well, and sorry life has been frazzled! :) It does get that way sometimes -- boy, can I can attest. LOL. Wishing you luck getting through the messy patch. Life is good here -- busy, as per usual. WHich is good. :) I'm sending a newsletter out on Monday announcing a big blog party (not at this blog -- a different one ) -- so you guys heard it first!! :) Hope you can stop by that one! And I know -- don't you love how high tech the video is?? All it's missing is a Pie-plate UFO. LOL. I cracked myself up making it. Hang in there, toots. Hope you get a breather soon!!

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