missed opportunities

[ironymaiden]

i fell in love with Octavia Butler's work eight years ago, maybe more. since i moved to Seattle, she's made at least two public appearances that i missed due to other commitments. each time, i declared that i should not be upset, because she lived nearby and i would always have another chance to say thank you.

not really.

i was looking for a sample of her writing online and found this one at scifiction - not the sort of work that i love best, but rather appropriate: The Book of Martha.