It’s Saturday, the first day in two weeks, I have had some free time to rest, catch up on TV series and even read. Having almost to no free time has become feature presentation in my life. When I think my schedule has grown too overpopulated, I look over at Jaym Gates, Queen of Deadlines, Slayer of Schedules. Gates is perhaps the most industrious woman in genre I’ve met and she has contributed a lot to the whole US scene. I certainly can’t imagine what genre would be without her being involved in it.

I really have to thank Twitter, because I think I initially came to know her awesomeness through there. Being fabulous as she is, it was easy to transfer the chemistry to Gmail Chat and Facebook and I had the best of times to hear her threaten the world and fabric of reality with complete and utter annihilation. And you know what? She can follow up on her threats, cause she drinks coffee brewed in hell. That’s how hardcore she is.

I find it hard not to admire her deeply for her inner strength, drive and perseverance to do what is in her heart. Seriously, we need PSAs on her work ethic, because she works harder than anyone I have ever seen. Gates is the publicist you want to represent you. There’s nothing she won’t do to get her job done. I can tell, because I have worked with her as an assistant on a few projects and have learned a lot about taking up responsibility and following through your promises. The most valuable lesson I have learned from her is to know what to promise and whether you can deliver. Naturally, she can deliver it all. Continue reading »