I am not allowed to go to authors fairs any more

[cornerofmadness]

Because I am incapable of looking them in the eye and NOT buying a damn book. My library held a local authors fair (is annoyed I wasn't asked. Come on, lemme sell my gay erotic urban fantasy dammit) I went. I resisted almost no one. The old ladies selling the 'joy of childbirth' tried to rope me in as did the old guy selling 'older couples adoption.' I did manage to say no. I didn't buy the urban fantasy one either but I talked to her then felt like an ass for NOT buying the book. I did tell her I liked book #1 which the library had. It was ok but no way was I buying book #2 in hard cover.

I DID buy some romance/detective/uber Christian thing for my aunt (it's exactly her thing) and some romance anthology and had both signed to her. And I did buy some urban fantasy dystopia from a guy with neurofibromatosis and is deaf (and neuromuscularly impaired) by it. It at least looks interesting. 40 dollars later....

I go to the Japanese steak house which I was told was sooooo good. Why are they so expensive? It's the same damn beef, chicken, tofu and veggies as the Chinese restaurants. I about fainted. I have NO idea how this place will survive in Jackson (but it was packed) at 25$ a plate if you get the chef doing the knife showing off hibachi grill stuff. I got a noodle plate and the over priced sushi sampler. Here's the thing, the fish was all so mild it was nearly tasteless which is okay. I'm not huge into fish. I was rather hoping they'd give me something more adventuresome. Maybe next time I'll just go for the sushi rolls. It was good food mind you but 4 pieces of sushi and a freaking bowl of Singapore noodles cost me 19$.

Now I'm wondering if the whole Stewart living with Mrs. Wolowitcz was because the actress was too sick to do her voice overs. I am sorry to hear she passed on. I do wonder what happens next on TBBT. Will they write her out? Kill her off? Recast her? And if it keeps being as boring as it has been all season will I care?

declutter day 300 item tossed -The future is now why kept -Wanted to read this book by the Karmapa why tossed His wisdom was more or less sound bites. It’s a book of pictures with a few words.

Nano

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Comments

[wildrider.livejournal.com]

Did they tack the word "bistro" or "cuisine" on the restaurant title? I've found that always adds at least $5 to $10 bucks to every dish on the menu (see: P.F. Chang's "Bistro"). Or if it's actually called a "steak house." Same thing applies.

Sushi is always expensive -- sad it wasn't good. Sounds like our grocery store sushi is better (seriously, both our local Fry's and Safeway actually have real sushi chefs working, and you can get pre-packaged rolls or order actual sashimi from them -- cheaper than a restaurant, and almost as good).

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

You are sooooo right about that. And yes 'steak house' is in the title.

No, the sushi was good. It was the price that was a jaw drop. This is a VERY poor area. The Athens Krogers does have a sushi chef too and I have gotten that. I liked the sushi but I DID wish he wouldn't have made the whole sampler 'fish.' He could have whipped out some squid or scallop or something

[ozma914.livejournal.com]

Ah, I see what you mean, and it's the reason I don't go to many book fairs. When you're seeing someone face to face, it's awfully hard not to say yes to reading material!

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

Yes, exactly. They give you that hopeful please buy my book look and it's like kicking a puppy if you don't. Especially if you have a will of marshmallow

[ozma914.livejournal.com]

Maybe at my next book signing, instead of smiling, I should give everyone a pitiful puppy dog look.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

there you go