stupid computers

for the second time in 4 months, my computer is in the shop. this is the first time for the new computer, not 3 months old. the hard drive is being replaced, it broke for no apparent reason. which means that i have (probably, not 100% sure yet) lost all of my data. sigh.

luckily, i back things up like a mad beast. i'll lose some writing but not too much, hopefully. i don't think i'll lose anything that isn't printed out.

the delay caused by this problem should not affect the Martian Press schedule. both books will still be released on June 6 at McNally-Robinson. possible second launch may be arranged. watch this spot for a sample from Film/making, one of the two Martian Press chapbooks scheduled for release on June 6.