Post Con Letter

This is an email I set to someone who contacted me after GenCon about writing for me. This is a person I barely know and only know from GenCon. The interaction happened in a Writer Symposium room just between panels. I was up at the front, preparing for the next panel. There were about 50 attendees in the room.

This is not a letter I should have had to write and, honestly, I'm still pissed about it. But, I did write it and I hope that this writer gets the message on how to act towards people in the industry.

Hello [Censored],

I am feeling better. However, I feel I need to say a couple of things to you.

You did not interact with me in a professional manner and that bothers me. Whether or not the convention is a fun hobby for you, it is part of my job. Not accepting me telling you stop kissing my hand is completely unprofessional and out of line. More than one person noticed and more than one person commented to me about it later.

Also, on a completely personal level, I am angry that you completely disregarded my answer of why you should stop kissing my hand of "Because I'm married." with a flippant "So?" This disrespect for me, my husband and my marriage makes me furious. It should not happen. The response to "Because I'm married." is not "So?" it is to nod, step back and offer an apology.

I know you did not mean anything by your actions but they were inappropriate, especially in that setting. Should we meet again, I expect you to accord me the same respect you would any other business peer.

Thank you,
Jennifer

The Edge of Propinquity - Volume 44

Volume 44: August 2009

Hello,

Welcome to the Edge of Propinquity. Volume 44 is now published. My apologies for being late this month due to life and its vagaries. Hot August nights bring with them both passion and hope. So too does this month's offerings. We have revenge served hot, secrets in the dark, the loss of someone dear, the contemplation of family and hard decision over right and wrong.


Luminations - Isolation, Part One by Rick Silva AKA shaharazad
Santa Maria - Revelations by James M. Sullivan AKA sylvan
Solstice - Summer, Part Two by Ivan Ewert AKA ivan23
Danyael - Burning Down the House by Nick Bergeron
Guest Author - Carrying the Torch by David E. Hughes


Have you ever looked over the edge and seen something looking back at you?

Thanks!
Jennifer Brozek
Editor, The Edge of Propinquity
starkytten@yahoo.com

GRANTS PASS in the flesh!

Look what I found on display at Soulfood Books and Cafe!





Aren't they purdy?

They are perfect for the book signing party!