The Last Hurrah
by aleemartinez on Mar.30, 2010, under A. Lee Martinez
Time flies. It seems like only yesterday that we embarked on this journey together, you and I. One novelologist, one magic internet machine, and millions of adoring fans hanging on my every word. It’s been fun. More importantly, it’s been educational. So what have we learned?
We’ve learned that Batman is magic.
We’ve learned that when giant robots fight, we all win.
We’ve learned that pulp fiction is awesome.
We’ve learned that the gods of old are a bunch of losers, just like the rest of us.
Most importantly, we’ve learned that in any fight, always bet on Tarzan. (Wait. Maybe I didn’t cover that. In which case, I apologize, but my time is up and such wisdom is for a later date.)
Seriously, it was a great ride. At least for me. I can’t really speak for anyone else, but any chance to share my opinions with the greater public is always fun. Hope you enjoyed reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them. That’s probably unrealistic though, so let’s hope you enjoyed reading them half as much as I enjoyed writing them.
It’s been an honor, folks. Thanks for having me. Thanks for reading. And thanks for buying my books. Divine Misfortune is on sale now. (One last plug before I go isn’t so wrong, is it?)
I’m out.
Laterz (with a Z because I’m cool like that).
Your friend and fellow Terran,
Lee
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