Photos of two happy things
The other day, I spotted this lovely butterfly and was able to get a reasonable photo of it. I couldn't help but smile.
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As best I can tell from looking at online photos of butterflies, this is an anise swallowtail, but whatever it is, it's beautiful.
Yesterday, when I arrived home after work, I found to my delight my author copies of The Man Who Sold the Moon/Orphans of the Sky, to which I wrote an afterword.
Heinlein and I on the same cover! You may have heard the fanboy squee throughout the U.S.
For what it's worth, the afterword is, I believe, a strong piece of work, so please pick up this book, enjoy the classic Heinlein stories, and check out my own modest contribution.
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5 comments:
Dear Mark,
It is a strong piece of work. I think you'd have to go back to Basic Training to find its equal in your previous work.
I almost added that this was non-fiction; but so was that, of course.
People should read it. Particularly people who know you or work for you should read it.
Dave
Actually I believe that is an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Tiger_Swallowtail
The stripes are thinner and the body longer.
One of my favorite butterflies. Lovely specimen.
Just ordered my copy! With a release date of September 3, it's a great way to start out the month. Congratulations!
"Basic Training" was fiction in the same way the Hammers stories are fiction.
Oh, I think you're right about the type of swallowtail. Thanks!
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