this is a question for my dearest LXYLXYLXYLXYLXYLXYLXYLXYXLXYLXYXLXYXLXLXLYXLXYL

1. timing is def flexible. i'm still in the 'thinking' stage, trying to work out how i'm gonna design the deluxe edition. and i still gotta get paper and format and all that stuff. i'm imaginining that on my end i'll be ready to go in about 6 weeks, maybe. you will also get a CREDIT in the book (either 'lxy' or [real name})!!

2. i am also very interested in that other project but you know how writers are - such procrastinators ;) but i think i'm going to just go ahead and create a mock-up anyway and send it to you to get your ideas on the illustrations. and that way you can see the Z spine i was trying to explain to you (badly) awhile back.

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carbolxyic acid

OMG I FEEL LIKE SUCH A DICK!!!!!

---> so, my mother-in-law is a huge, huge dog lover, and i had this idea for her 60th b'day back in january for a pet portrait (i figured this would score me massive DIL points). i did tons of research, trying to find a really great pet portraitist, but at the last minute i found out via my FIL that she didn't want gifts, but donations on her behalf to charities.

my point is: i totally forgot about your pet painting thang!!!!!! so now i feel like this gift not working out was actually a sign, and i would like to commission maybe 3 pet portraits from you at the end of the year. i will figure out pics and shit and you can give me a quote! i'm so excited!!!!!

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p.s. we are still coming to seattle in like FOUR WEEKS!!!!

yes! let's talk about this when YOU ARE HERE!!!!

let's!!!!!!!!!!