When real things happen to imaginary people

Of Dealing With One's Parents.

The three letters I used in this post? They're a tiny representation of the sort of mail I get at the GCS address. My heart breaks for these kids, which is part of why I'm still doing this.

Anyway, comments on the post are open (and moderated), because I want babybats everywhere to know they're not alone.

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In other news, changeable spring weather can stop ANY TIME NOW, thanks. Day two of a migraine, ugh.

Thing the first: new post time at Gothic Charm School! The Doll House: Tonner Doll and Wilde Imagination! The first in an ongoing series about dolls. In this one, I interview the main designers behind two very interesting doll companies!

Thing the second: Um, so, I'm a meme now? Goodness, Yes! Gothic Charm School! I have NO idea who started this, but I'm utterly tickled by it. But yeah. I'm a meme. Crazy.

Full of clicky-links as far as the eye can see, it's the Gothic Charm School Holiday Gift Guide!

My beta readers/sanity check people are awesome. Any problems with links are my fault, not theirs, and if there are any, please tell me so I can fix things!

Also, just like always, please help spread the word about the new post? Thank you!

It's time for a new post at Gothic Charm School! Of Gothy Age Limits (There Aren’t Any), And Of A Bad Idea In The Name Of “Fashion”.

As always, my beta readers are the best people EVER.

And also as always, if you lovely people could help spread the word about the new post, that would be wonderful. Thank you!

New post time at Gothic Charm School! Waiting For The Great Pumpkin: Halloween Ideas! Yes, I wrote a post related to my favorite holiday. Don't even try to look surprised.

My beta readers are, as always, delightful and helpful. Thanks!

And just like always, please help me spread the word about the new post? Thank you!

An Assortment Of Questions, Including Babybats And Working With Children

My beta readers are a wonder and a delight - thank you! And just like always, if you lovely people will help spread the word about the new post, that would be great!

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This Saturday!

Time Travelers' Rummage Sale, Seattle WA
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=263799300305065

Just in time to get your last minute costume accessories for Steamcon III, or your Halloween costume ~
the Time Travelers' Rummage Sale returns!
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Noon - 6:00 PM
All Pilgrims Church
500 Broadway East (lower level)
Seattle, WA

The Bags Of Mystery! I'm putting together for this event are INSANE. Plus I culled my closet, so there's all sorts of interesting wearables!

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Thank you to everyone who has helped with the Kickstarter for My Summer As A Goth! We're off to a great start. Expect to see a lot of posts from me about it, because I want this project to succeed and start filming next summer.

Of New School Worries. Yes, it's a Back To School post for the babybats and gothlings! (And it has filled me with the urge to go shopping for back to school supplies. I want new crayons!)

Thank you to the Finishing School of Flail, Staxxy, and Thea for being wonderful beta readers and sanity check people!

And as always, you folks know the drill: if you could help spread the word about the new post, I'd be very grateful.

The Nocturnal House: Anno Dracula. Where I talk about one of my favorite vampire books!

ALSO! That talented husband of mine has a blog post up talking about a possible Kickstarter project, and he'd like feedback from people. Go read it and give your opinion! http://www.peteventers.com/blog/2011/08/01/kickstarter/

Of Book Recommendations, Depression, And What Is In Your Purse.

As always, staxxy, maiaarts, and the Finishing School of Flail were wonderful beta readers. And extra-special thanks to cass404 for additional san checks.

Also just like always, this is where I ask for you lovely folks to help spread the word about the new post. Thank you very much!


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In other news, there is a new toy on the internets that is EATING MY BRAIN. turntable.fm is in beta mode, but it's a cross between Pandora (with no ads!) and a social network. There are rooms, and you can DJ music in them with other people. There are buttons that say AWESOME and LAME that let people vote on your choice of music. (The AWESOME button gets you points, and also makes the avatars bounce around in time to the music.)

This thing is CRACK. Pure crack. I have discovered some great new music through it. And yes, there is a Gothic Charm School room, thanks to Libby. We'll be in there this afternoon, sharing music with people. Keep an eye on my Twitter or FB for the link, and I hope you'll come join us!

An Assortment Of Questions And Answers.

Thanks are owed, as always, to the Finishing School of Flail, staxxy, and maiaarts, who are the best beta readers I could ever ask for.

If you lovely folks could help spread the word about the new post, that would be very helpful. Thank you!