LJ Idol Introduction the 2nd

[puppetmaker]

If you want to see what I wrote last year then read here

For those of you who are checking out this web log for the first time, welcome.

I'm Kathleen O. David generally known on the net as either Puppetmaker40 or Kath the Puppeteer. If you met me before 1990 then you tend to call me Kathy. If you met me after 1990 then it is either Kathleen or Kath.

I am many things to many people. I have had a slew of jobs that range from cancer research (chief bottle washer and Igor at the Emory Cancer research center) to rock and roll (sound board operator and general crew) with a lot of interesting jobs along the way. I have been a book editor at Del Rey Books. I am a master puppeteer. I am a doll maker. I am a costumer and mask maker. I am a card carrying AEA stage manager. I have managed both book stores and comic book shops in my time. The list is much longer but this is an intro not a resume.

But one of my most important jobs on this planet is being Mommy to my daughter Caroline. If you continue to read this blog, you will find that I talk about Caroline a lot here. She is my one and only child. She is my husband's fourth daughter with three from the previous marriage. The youngest lives with us and answers to Ariel when the headphones aren't wrapped around her skull. The other two are in their mid 20s and have lives of their own in other states that we follow along with.

My husband is rather well known in various circles. He is a writer of stuff. He has been published in just about every form of writing possible. He wrote a couple of episodes of Babylon 5 (Soul Mates and There in the Honor lies) and a series for Nickelodeon called Space Cases. He is current working at Marvel on a number of books including Dark Tower; She-Hulk; and X-Factor. His novel "Tigerheart" came out this past June and his next "Mascot in Training" is coming out either this month or the next.

Oh, I became a published author this summer. I had a short story called "On a Pedestal" published in the Big Finish anthology "Dr. Who Short Trips: Qualities of Leadership".

If you friend me, then I tend to friend back. I feel shy about friending people who haven't expressed an interest first. But don't feel shy about friending me. I'll a very friendly person as many of the readers here can attest to.

I am going to open this thread to questions. If you got 'em then ask 'em. There are some that I can't answer due to Non-disclosure agreements that I or Peter have signed and there are some parts of my life that I keep off the net on purpose.

So, what more do you want to know about me? (This is open to long time readers as well)

Comments

[lanofaylin.livejournal.com]

I did not know most of that stuff. That was very interesting. Thank you for sharing.

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

Thank you for reading. I appreciate it.

[celticboy.livejournal.com]

*becoming more impressed by the second*

Comic Book store manager! You are the cool!

:)

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

It was a fun gig. I learned a lot about the industry from doing it which has served me well since.

[ewok-626.livejournal.com]

You aren't Kathleen. You are "puppetmaker" to all of us on Live! ;)

I'm glad to see you're back for another season! *hugs*

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

*Hugs back* Yeah, I know. And you are the Wok. Nicknames can be fun *grin*

[bluesgirly.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you posted this - you are a very interesting person and I'm happy I know you.

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

Thank you. It is always fun trying to figure out how to write these sorts of things.

[rejeneration.livejournal.com]

Wow! Cancer research! How exciting. =D Even as bottle washer, every little contribution helps.

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

It was fascinating because I was allowed to sit in on the discussions about the finding and patient care follow ups. I learned a lot at that job.

[wickedsin.livejournal.com]

Somehow I missed that your husband wrote Space Cases, I friggin LOVE that show. It should come out on DVD if it hasn't already.

I think I'm one of the few people that caught a glimpse of a Firefly episode in the background and said, HEY, THAT CHICK IS FROM SPACE CASES! Jewel Staite for the win.

/geeky

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

I so loved Space Cases too. Bill and Peter have comic book rights for the series but just haven't found the right fit for it. I think IDW since they recently started Galaxy Quest comics.

[paigemom.livejournal.com]

I think it's squeewaycoolOMG that you know all these famous people -- and are married to one.

I know *I* gulped audibly when I found out who you were married to!

I agree, it's not name-dropping if you really know them.

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

I guess not but again that chewing out just made me question how I was perceived by others that might not know me in person.

The Internet can be a rather funny place.

[chris-walsh.livejournal.com]

Do you think you might do more stage management work in the future?

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

I honestly don't know. The last couple of gigs I have had were ones that kind of dropped in my lap. So I might very well do so but I am not actively pursuing a job in that field.

[rosepurr.livejournal.com]

Apparently I missed your post about the short story. Congrats!!!

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I really enjoyed writing it.

[blueashke.livejournal.com]

See now when I discovered that last year I was excited about who your hubby is, especially since I started reading him as a teen... but even more watching you write so lovingly about your daughter.

Not to mention, I haven't read any post of yours I didn't enjoy. Speaking of, must remember to friend you this time! (I kept meaning to last year and just spaced)

[popfiend.livejournal.com]

Just *HUG*!

True or False

[hexkitten.livejournal.com]

I have been a book editor at Del Rey Books.

I've encountered a handful of people who insist that they don't need to pay attention to grammar or spelling, because that's what editors are for. Is that true?

While I'm babbling out questions, are you familiar with a show called "Puppets Who Kill"?

[cielamara.livejournal.com]

I want to know some interesting stories from your days as a stage manager. Tell me that hilarious catastrophic things happen even in the Big League (tm).

[stegzy.livejournal.com]

Pleased to read you :-)

[walkertxkitty.livejournal.com]

*geekgasm* I didn't realize that I'd read quite a few of your husband's works. Wow, I am in good company indeed.

I didn't get to comment on your puppet making when you had the photos up ---was too sick at the time --- but wow!

Playing with puppets is something I do in my spare time, as is the fursuit making so I can appreciate the hard work that goes into them.

[shao-ireous.livejournal.com]

You sound absolutely fascinating! I've just started reading graphic novels. I read the first seven volumes of Desert Peach recently; that's good stuff.

Congratulations on becoming a published author; that's huge!

I'm pleased to meet you--and I'm totally friending your journal. Anyone who's had such a collection of jobs has my interest.

[kittenboo.livejournal.com]

i don't have a question, I'm just glad you are doing idol again!

[norda.livejournal.com]

I'm sure I'll think of a question when I'm in a better headspace.

But I hear you about the nervousness re: name-dropping.

[lordrexfear.livejournal.com]

*beep beep*

Just waving through... always good to be reintroduced.

You forgot to mention you give good hugs.

[bodlon.livejournal.com]

Oh, I became a published author this summer. I had a short story called "On a Pedestal" published in the Big Finish anthology "Dr. Who Short Trips: Qualities of Leadership".

How'd you find out about that market? I'm keen on getting into the Who/Torchwood action myself.

[superhappytime.livejournal.com]

So...wait...let me get this straight...you do something with puppets?

[boxsofrain.livejournal.com]

Published author? That is amazing.

[jfargo.livejournal.com]

Hi Kath, nice to meet you! You sound like a really cool person, and I look forward to getting to know you in the near future!

[chite.livejournal.com]

You're Puppet to me :) And I mean that in the nicest way :)

I hear what you're saying about name dropping. My husband's stepfather is a minor celebrity in this area of the country, and it's not so much name dropping as having him show up to events where people are not expecting to see him. Like my Mary Kay director debut. And my son's baptism. And my neighborhood barbeque. It can get weird for everyone because they're all "why didn't you tell us?" and we're all "um, he's just Bob." And we'd rather not name drop, you know, because he's just this guy who my kid goes to see once a week and who we have brunch with once a month.

I'm babbling. Sorry.

[baxaphobia.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you are back in the competition again! Smile!