David Lubar ([info]davidlubar) wrote,
@ 2008-04-27 07:11:00
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unimPRESSive
Actual conversation with a reporter covering one of my school visits.

Reporter: So, what kind of books do you write.
Me: (pause) All kinds. Humor, horror, fantasy, science fiction, real life.

My first fantasy version of this conversation, after brooding about how unprepared she was.

Reporter: So, what kind of books do you write.
Me: So, what kind of reporter are you?

My second fantasy version of this conversation.

Reporter: So, what kind of books do you write.
Me: Oh, you know, the typical, contemporary young-adult stuff about canabalistic serial killers who can't get along with their parents.

I'm off to D.C. for a quick trip. Those of you who have followed the story of my amazingly bad travel karma might want to say a quick prayer or stick a few pins in an airplane doll, depending which side you're rooting for.
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Safe trip
[info]nancy_v
2008-04-27 01:47 pm UTC (link)
I'll offer up a sacrifice to the airline gods by burning my expired reward miles certificate.

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Re: Safe trip
[info]davidlubar
2008-04-29 03:53 pm UTC (link)
That might result in my plane catching fire, but it's worth a shot.

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[info]aprilhenry
2008-04-27 02:58 pm UTC (link)
The last reporter I talked to spent all her time talking about her fiction writing and asking me for the names of my agent and editor.

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[info]davidlubar
2008-04-29 03:53 pm UTC (link)
Did you let her live?

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[info]lkmadigan
2008-04-27 03:03 pm UTC (link)
For the release of the sixth Harry Potter book, my son and I went to one of those midnight release parties. A reporter for a small weekly paper was there chatting people up, and we answered a few questions. She admitted during her questions that she hadn't read any of the books (!!) and I immediately wanted to fire her, and write the article myself.

Good luck on your D.C. trip! (I'm on your side.)

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[info]davidlubar
2008-04-29 03:53 pm UTC (link)
I think those same reporters write book reviews.

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[info]tracyworld
2008-04-27 03:33 pm UTC (link)
Always on your side. Have a good trip.

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[info]davidlubar
2008-04-29 03:53 pm UTC (link)
Thanks.

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[info]onegrapeshy
2008-04-27 06:00 pm UTC (link)
You'd think a reporter might have *some* clue before she interviews you...hmm.

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[info]davidlubar
2008-04-29 03:54 pm UTC (link)
I used to think that, but I've encountered so many who don't that I no longer have any expectations.

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[info]kymbrunner
2008-04-27 07:51 pm UTC (link)
I just picked up my David Doll from the dry cleaners, since it had been dragged through the rain, mud, and snow lately. So I'm predicting that this trip will be sunny and clean, thanks to me.

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[info]davidlubar
2008-04-29 03:54 pm UTC (link)
I think you dragged it through a puddle of water, too, since my appearance in D.C. brough thtem some much-nneded rain.

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[info]kymbrunner
2008-04-29 06:02 pm UTC (link)
For once my clumsiness came in handy!

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[info]kellyrfineman
2008-04-28 02:37 am UTC (link)
So, what kind of books do you write.
I don't write books. I just let them put my name on the cover.

So, what kind of books do you write.
Funny you should ask.

So, what kind of books do you write.
They have covers, mostly. Sometimes hard-cover. Sometimes paper. And there are pages in the middle.

Safe travels.

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[info]davidlubar
2008-04-29 03:55 pm UTC (link)
I'll add those to my arsenal.

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