MIXED ANIMAL is on the loose again . . .

[A-Schwarzenegger]

Mods---if you think this should be in the Lounge only,
no problem. I just wanted anybody who might not see it
over there to maybe see it here.

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I've withdrawn my novel MIXED ANIMAL from MacAdam/Cage
& ended my association with that publishing house.

The action speaks for itself, the decision was a long time
in coming, I could not be more certain that it is the right
thing to do for my book, my writing, and my spirit,
and I am at utter peace with it.

So, MIXED ANIMAL is on the prowl again for a (healthy) publisher.

I won't go into details here on the many reasons behind this
decision about Mixed Animal and MacAdam/Cage, except to say
that, in life as in fiction, all is not what it seems.

As I move on and seek what I believe I desire in this world,
I understand more clearly that the purpose is not the achievement
of desire, but what is gathered along the way.

Wisdom is less thrilling but more important than getting
a book published. And wisdom only comes from going
through the grinder of adverse experience.

Does that mean I am beyond wanting to get my book published?
Oh hell no.

I just finished & submitted a long short story I love,
the first short story I've written in many moons,
& I'll now hurl myself headlong, lock stock & barrel
back into my ghost novel.

I want to be happy today and to treat myself and the people
in my life with respect and not let what I want get in the
way of what is good for me.

P.S. The Mixed Animal, born Oscar, is also on the hunt
for a new name again.

[blondeatlast]

1. So sorry about the issue with McAdam/Gage, but here's to yours (and dear Oscar's)

further efforts!

:toast:

[A-Schwarzenegger]

4. Thank youse.

Only a matter of time, I believe.

[flvegan]

2. Off to The Greatest with you.

[A-Schwarzenegger]

5. Thanks, fl.

:)

[underpants]

3. Little known fact: Oscar's last name

Hitler

[A-Schwarzenegger]

6. Actually, I do compare him to Mussolini at one point.

Not his politics, but the way he struts around
on the balcony.

[A-Schwarzenegger]

7. Oh, for anyone going WTF?

Where it alls begun . . .

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=624815

[JonLP24]

8. I wasn't here for that

but when I first read the thread it was like new to me. Just like some in the thread, I thought you may have been serious at first but it became clearer after that. A barkolator? :rofl:

Which is why I was the 2nd recommend.

[A-Schwarzenegger]

9. Thanks, Jon.

:hi:

[calimary]

20. Quite a story there!

I still want a picture!

[A-Schwarzenegger]

21. Well, you know that he eats all those pictures.

Digital ones, too.

Hi, Mary!

[calimary]

25. Hi back atcha!

I thought about you guys the other day when somebody here brought up the memory of early meetups on a Howard Dean thread. Hope you're doing well!

:hi: :yourock: :patriot: :fistbump: :kick:

[A-Schwarzenegger]

30. Those were the days.

:)

[Heidi]

10. Recommended this earlier.

Just returning to :kick:

[A-Schwarzenegger]

33. Me,

too, one time for Sunday.

[lumberjack_jeff]

11. The Animal Formerly Known as Oscar undoubtedly has mysterious ways

Oscar will find his way. I don't wonder about him. I don't wonder about you.

... although I do sometimes wonder about me.

:hi:

(In all seriousness, that thread was about the best piece of creative writing I've ever seen. And I've read a lot of Chilton's manuals.)

I am not saying that. BUT ...
I printed out your sig line from Voltaire
in BIG PRINT 72 POINT because I wanted to
think about it, and I put it on the coffee
table my computer's on, and I left the room for an
errand, and came back, and Oscar was up in my
rocking chair in front of my computer and he
had a paw on the page that was on the coffee
table and he was -- APPEARED to be looking
at the words on the page -- and then he looked
up at me with an odd combination of bemusement
and trepidation, and then he looked at the quote
again, and wrinkled his eyebrows, and then he
went straight up to the attic to resume work
on his project. That's all I'm saying.

[JonLP24]

12. That part was hilarious

the "I wonder about you".

[A-Schwarzenegger]

17. You know, that Voltaire quote, missing now from the original thread,

was just featured in an OP in GD yesterday:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=9496965

I also love the "wonder about" bit, which closes the book now.

[CJCRANE]

13. K & R for a great idea and a very amusing tale! nt

[A-Schwarzenegger]

19. Thanks, CJ.

I'm happy you enjoyed it.

[Brother Buzz]

14. I liked the name Buzz.

You need to drop that name, too?

[A-Schwarzenegger]

15. It's still in the running.

I love the name, it's right for him, but I just wish
it didnt have the other connotations. I go back & forth.
Buzz is good, then Buzzy for nickname or whatever. And
he was named by Uncle Leonard, the hermit/misanthrope
who "created" him and who got inspiration at a bluff
underlooking the Northern Lights, and the Lights are
said by some to give off a buzzing sound. So it's right
in many ways. And of course you'd like it, Bro!

[KT2000]

16. OK - waiting patiently

things have to be right for Oscar. He would not have it any other way.

[A-Schwarzenegger]

18. Thanks, KT, it does me (& him) good to hear that.

:)

[redwitch]

22. k & r for Oscar, my favorite DUer.

A Most Unusual Creature. You could name him Amuc. :-)

UFO Unidentified Furry Object.


Good luck with your publisher search A-S.

[blondeatlast]

23. Oscar Amuc. I like! nt

[A-Schwarzenegger]

24. I like Amuc.

Amok, Amuc, Amuck. Hmmm.

[angstlessk]

26. Hell, I laughed when I saw A-Schwarzenegger's name...

I think it was voted to be the funniest thread evah on DU..I spent days laughing...Oscar should, well, win an Oscar!

[A-Schwarzenegger]

31. Imagine the acceptance speech.

:)

[Withywindle]

27. K & R for Oscar, or whatever he wishes to be called now.

I support the right to self-determination for mixed animals.



:loveya:

[A-Schwarzenegger]

32. I should ask him what he wants to be called.

Never thought of that!

[uppityperson]

28. k&r for you and Oscar.

[A-Schwarzenegger]

29. Thanks, up.