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December 8, 2008 by MJ 12 Comments

News!

So after insisting over and over that I don’t really write reviews, I’m… writing reviews. :)

Just recently, senior manga editor Katherine Dacey invited me to join the staff of reviewers over at PopCultureShock’s Manga Recon. I accepted her invitation with much glee, and as a result, you can find my first review (of Claymore volume 13) in today’s Manga Minis !

Perhaps the greatest advantage to the fact that I really don’t write reviews here, is that very little at this blog can be expected to change. I’ll still be rambling on about manga as I have for the past year or so, and in addition, I’ll be linking to reviews of mine that are published over at Manga Recon.

A million thanks to Kate for this wonderful opportunity!

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  1. Katherine Dacey says

    December 8, 2008 at 9:34 pm

    Melinda:

    My pleasure! The person you should be thanking, however, is Michelle Smith, who introduced me to your blog via your essay “Why You Should Read NANA.” Michelle’s a big fan of your writing, as am I. Welcome to the crew!

    Kate

    Reply
    • Melinda Beasi says

      December 8, 2008 at 9:37 pm

      I have thanked Michelle so many times at this point, I was afraid she’d be embarrassed! :D I hope I can live up to both your expectations!

      Reply
      • jun says

        December 8, 2008 at 9:43 pm

        And I maintain the only one you need thank is yourself, for writing those interesting posts to begin with! Or maybe your Mom, for the whole birth thing.

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        • Melinda Beasi says

          December 8, 2008 at 9:45 pm

          I think I’ll go with my mom! :D

          And where *is* my mom, anyway? I know she’s been refreshing the front page all day, waiting for this news!

          Reply
          • jansong@livejournal.com says

            December 8, 2008 at 11:02 pm

            Well, then I got caught up on evening TV. I was waiting soooooo impatiently.
            Happy to do my part by birthing you.

            Reply
            • Melinda Beasi says

              December 9, 2008 at 7:21 am

              :D

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            • jun says

              December 9, 2008 at 10:38 am

              Hee hee. Melinda, your mom is awesome.

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              • Melinda Beasi says

                December 9, 2008 at 10:49 am

                Yes, she really is. :)

                Reply
  2. Ed Sizemore says

    December 9, 2008 at 7:24 am

    Congrats! Not that I had any doubts, it’s a good review.

    Reply
    • Melinda Beasi says

      December 9, 2008 at 7:26 am

      Oh, thank you Ed! Heh. I was so nervous about my first one, too. I hope they will only improve! I’m actually pretty excited about an opportunity to become a better writer. :)

      Reply
  3. Lissa says

    December 9, 2008 at 11:05 am

    Congrats! It’s great having more opportunities to read your lovely writing and I look forward to your thoughts on series. I hope you have fun :)

    Reply
    • Melinda Beasi says

      December 9, 2008 at 11:09 am

      Oh, thanks Lissa! You are so kind. :) I am sure it will be fun! I’m very excited about some of the assignments I have been given so far.

      Reply


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