It's HERE!

Saint Fidgeta and Other Parodies (1966) arrived in the mail today! Since I've got a paper that I have to start writing tonight, it's not likely that I'll get to it until Friday. Can't wait!

bellairiously yours!

m-s

Just Arrived... and still waiting!

The Pedant and the Shuffly (1968) just came in the mail! It's beautiful - the inkwork is just lovely and I cannot wait to get into it. But I'll wait. I'm determined to do these in order and PatS is number 2.

A copy of The Ghost in the Mirror (1993) also found its way into the post - a copy with Gorey's cover and front-piece. The cover art is lovely! I've read it a half dozen times and I have a couple of things to say about the art, but I'll save them for my post.

bellairiously yours,

m-s

A Bellairious Website!

One of the best author websites I've ever seen. Period. One of the best things about it? It's a fan-site. The guy who runs it is a Bellairs-nut and it's kind of awesome! Know that I am in no way trying to duplicate replicate or crib from the good folks at bellarsia.com

I want this to be a personal meditation. If you're more curious about the nuts and bolts - check them out.

bellairiously yours!

m-s

This is a lovenote

This blog is a love-note to John Bellairs, a favorite author who brought me joy as a kid and inspiration as an adult writer. The challenge is pretty simple: read and write about John's books in chronological order, starting with St. Fridgeta and Other Parodies and working all the way through Brad Strickland's most recent work. SF&OP is in the mail and should be knocking on my door sometime in the next week.
Depending on how time marches, I'll try to get some biographical info and some pics up. Hope you enjoy, whoever you might be.
bellariously yours,
m-s