Mel's Shopping Diary
So Ugly
March 05, 2008Omigawd, I’m SO ugly. I have this HUGE zit on the side of my cheek. Like crater gater. And my nails are chipped. My hair is scraggly. (No Warren-Tricomi in the last two months! Arg!) Highlights? I laff in your face.
The only reason I’m not throwing myself in the mercy of dozens of beauticians right now is that the uglier I get, the better REVELATIONS is. I mean to say, I have no time to do anything like beautify because I am SO SO SO into writing this book. I can’t write it fast enough. It’s writing itself. You know that Piers Anthony book, A Spell for Chameleon? It’s always been one of my favorites because Chameleon changes her looks every month, and the uglier she gets, the smarter she is, and the prettier she is, the dumber she is. It’s awesome. And of course, her husband likes her the most when she’s moderately pretty and smart, natch.
I kind of feel like super-ugly yet super-smart Chameleon right now.
You know things are going well with my books when I start getting acne. Because it means I’m so stressed out about the story I can’t concentrate on anything else. Yoiks.
Anyway, I thought maybe I should just write “YES I AM WRITING A SEQUEL TO BLUE BLOODS AND MASQUERADE, IT IS CALLED REVELATIONS AND IT COMES OUT IN DECEMBER” on top of every post since I get so many emails and comments asking this question. Dudes, of course I’m writing a sequel. I won’t leave you hanging will I?
xoxo
Mel
On March 6, 2008 at 3:50 pm, sara had this to say:
thank gawd u dont leave us hanging!!! after i finished masquerade i was like there better be a sequel!!! and this one will be kick butt!!
On March 6, 2008 at 8:23 pm, Sarah had this to say:
Gah, I know how you feel! The more I study for finals, the more hideous I become. Just writing to say that I finished Blue Bloods (again), and I after letting my friend borrow both of the series, I wanted to let you know how *fabulous* I think you are! I love reading your blogs. Anyway, don’t stress too much. (Haha, right?)
XOXO,
Sarah
On March 7, 2008 at 7:31 pm, Rio had this to say:
I am the opposite. I glow when I am stressed. My hair has more volume and my zits appear behind my bangs! Keep up the good work though!
On March 8, 2008 at 1:55 pm, Jessica had this to say:
Rio your lucky.
Haha. I usualy don’t even get zits though. Its more migranes and my hair gets to be a burden, like right now.
Keep the advice Mel, whatever you do don’t stress.
The more you do stress, the harder things seem to get.
Keep up the good work and let the writing FLOWWWWWWWW… we need that book!Haha.
Lots of love from your fans!
Your book will be fabulous!
On March 8, 2008 at 4:51 pm, Brooks had this to say:
hey Melissa,
I’m happy the book is going well. Just keep yourself together. But the otherwise I’m happy that the books is going good.
On March 9, 2008 at 10:38 am, Laura had this to say:
OMG!!!! same here!!! i was working massively hard on a school thing and the harder i work the nastier i looked. its ok hun, dont feel bad. and i have to say i cant stop reading the blue bloods series. literally i finished them within an hour! I DEVOURED them. ugh i dont know if i’ll be able to wait for the sequel. im not patient at all!
kisses
laura
On March 9, 2008 at 7:50 pm, Madeleine had this to say:
i so totally can’t wait for revelations to come out.like there are three books coming out this month that are like sequiles to other books.and i’m like soooo impatient.i don’t know if i’ll be able to wait till december.then again it would make a killer christmas present.love you and your books.and so what if you don’t look your best right know.at least you have something to look forward to when you finish the book.
love your books so much
Maddie
On March 11, 2008 at 3:18 pm, Maggie had this to say:
Today, I finished reading Blue Bloods and Masquerade!
When, I got to the end I was like, ‘WHAT ?!’
I am SO anxious and impatient for Revelations to come out!
But, DECEMBER?
Haha(: !
Just 8 days after my birthday!
Hopefully, it will be a late birthday present?
Well, I really hope I can meet you someday!
P.S. I CAN’T WAIT FOR REVELATIONS ! ! !
On March 14, 2008 at 2:12 pm, Meggy had this to say:
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!! I’M SCREAMING SO LOUD RIGHT NOW IN PERSON!!!!!!!!!!!! I’M SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAAAAAAAYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MELISSA, you are the bestest (yes, bestest) writer in th world. When I read your books I feel like I’m there watching it all hapen, and who cares about your appearence right now (I DON’T men that in a sarcastic way), everyone is screaming happily, and you know that yu’ve been doing a wonderful, AWESOME, chill-tastic job!!!!!!
Mlissa you rock,
Meggy
On March 15, 2008 at 7:44 pm, Yuka had this to say:
Aww. Err… zits are a part of life? >.>’’ *pats* Yays for the sequel~! *happy dance* Dude, can’t wait ^^.
On March 5, 2008 at 7:38 pm, Jessica had this to say:
You’re a beautiful writer, that counts right?
Besides, what is “pretty” anyway? It ll depends on who see’s it, or as the saying goes “beauty is all in the eyes if the beholder”.
If that doesn’t work… Zits come and go, and fresh highlights will be an awsome reward once you finish the book, maybe releive the stress some with a manicure. Keep up the good writing Mel, and keep up the good work with the blue blood series!
(and for putting up with the ranting about if there will be a sequal to the blue bloods book! Can’t wait to read about the Ashleys either)
Thanks for sacrificing your loveliness for a loveley book!