Contrary to what you might be thinking, we actually do have a reason to be posting this They Might Be Giants video--it's the theme song for the upcoming Jennifer Crusie collaboration Dogs and Goddesses.

Like The Unfortunate Miss Fortunes, Dogs and Goddesses will be co-written by three authors: Crusie, Anne Stuart, and Lani Diane Rich. (And no, Stuart and Crusie didn't kick previous co-writer Eileen Stuart to the curb; she just had other commitments.) Here's the book's description from their blog:

"Once upon a time, three writers decided to do a novel about three ordinary women who meet at a dog obedience class and discover they’re descended from ancient Mesopotamian priestesses and are, in fact, the embodiment of Lust, Chaos, and Ecstasy. Oh, and their ancestors served the ancient Mesopotamian Goddess of Life, Kammani Gula, whose sacred animal was the dog. And she’s just risen to save the world. In southern Ohio."

They're moving right along on this one--the first draft is already written, revised, and in the hands of their betas. I'd heave a sigh over the news that Crusie is writing another collaborative novel, instead of focusing on her infinitely superior solo work, but that just seems to encourage her, so I'm going to resist. You hear me, Crusie? I give up.

Labels: collaborations, Jennifer Crusie