Will you ride the great white bird into heaven?
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rolanniPosted at sharoleewriter.com on July 26, 2011
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7th Sigma by Steven Gould
Bone Shop by T.A. Pratt
Bones of Faerie by Jenni Lee Simner
The Brahms Deception by Louise Marley
Carousel Tides by Sharon Lee
The Cloud Road by Martha Wells
Dangerous Water by Juliet E. McKenna
The Dread Hammer by Trey Shiels
Flesh and Fire by Laura Anne Gilman
Fright Court by Mindy Klasky
The Heretic by Joseph Nassise
House of the Star by Caitlin Brennan
Indigo Springs by A.M. Dellamonica
Jade Tiger by Jenn Reese
Kat, Incorrigible by Stephanie Burgis
Medium Dead by Chris Dolley
Midnight at Spanish Gardens by Alma Alexander
Play Dead by John Levitt
Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready
The Snow Queen’s Shadow by Jim C. Hines
Spellcast by Barbara Ashford
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LiveJournal is still down, alack and alas. I suppose it will eventually rise again from its own ashes. In the meantime, I’ve been keeping busy outlining the next (after “Kin Ties”) story to be uploaded to Splinter Universe, which is entitled “Guaranteed Delivery.” The plan is to write that on the train to Reno. We’ll see how well that plan works out.
I’m re-reading the first 45,000+/- words of George in order to get back with those characters and plotlines. I also have some workshop submissions to read over and comment on.
You’d think that’d be enough to keep me out of trouble for awhile,and so it ought, which is why the back-brain helpfully came up with the three (relatively) tiny changes that need to be made in The Cards of FortunateDesign Destiny in order to allow the narrative to move forth. While it’s lovely that the back-brain is being so diligent, this really does sorta fall under the heading of Useless Information, since pay copy comes first.
Sigh. Writer’s brains are scary, scary things.
Speaking of which, tomorrow I’m for the day-job.
Only two more days of school.
And! Cowboys and Aliens opens on Friday.
Life? Is sweet.
First, the advert: Looking for something excellent to read? Of course you are! Like to sample an intriguing title before committing to a purchase? Have I — and SFNovelists — got a deal for you.
The First! Ever! SFNovelists sample chapter eBook, Opening Acts, 25 Science Fiction & Fantasy First Chapters. Totally free, totally cool. Here’s the Table of Contents:
7th Sigma by Steven Gould
Bone Shop by T.A. Pratt
Bones of Faerie by Jenni Lee Simner
The Brahms Deception by Louise Marley
Carousel Tides by Sharon Lee
The Cloud Road by Martha Wells
Dangerous Water by Juliet E. McKenna
The Dread Hammer by Trey Shiels
Flesh and Fire by Laura Anne Gilman
Fright Court by Mindy Klasky
The Heretic by Joseph Nassise
House of the Star by Caitlin Brennan
Indigo Springs by A.M. Dellamonica
Jade Tiger by Jenn Reese
Kat, Incorrigible by Stephanie Burgis
Medium Dead by Chris Dolley
Midnight at Spanish Gardens by Alma Alexander
Play Dead by John Levitt
Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready
The Snow Queen’s Shadow by Jim C. Hines
Spellcast by Barbara Ashford
The Spirit Lens by Carol Berg
TruthSeeker by C.E. Murphy
Up Against It by M.J. Locke
With Fate Conspire by Marie Brennan
You can’t resist this. Really. And did I mention that it’s free? Right now, SFNovelists member Simon Haynes is graciously allowing interested readers to download the sampler in the format of their choice from his site. Eventually, Opening Acts will also be available through Smashwords.
Here ends the advert.
LiveJournal is still down, alack and alas. I suppose it will eventually rise again from its own ashes. In the meantime, I’ve been keeping busy outlining the next (after “Kin Ties”) story to be uploaded to Splinter Universe, which is entitled “Guaranteed Delivery.” The plan is to write that on the train to Reno. We’ll see how well that plan works out.
I’m re-reading the first 45,000+/- words of George in order to get back with those characters and plotlines. I also have some workshop submissions to read over and comment on.
You’d think that’d be enough to keep me out of trouble for awhile,and so it ought, which is why the back-brain helpfully came up with the three (relatively) tiny changes that need to be made in The Cards of Fortunate
Sigh. Writer’s brains are scary, scary things.
Speaking of which, tomorrow I’m for the day-job.
Only two more days of school.
And! Cowboys and Aliens opens on Friday.
Life? Is sweet.
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Date: 2011-07-27 08:13 pm (UTC)A related PSA
Date: 2011-07-27 10:23 pm (UTC)Actually, being a Sandgroper has nothing to do with it. It is a really funny series!
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Date: 2011-07-27 11:45 pm (UTC)Possibly stupid question
Date: 2011-07-28 05:14 pm (UTC)Re: Possibly stupid question
Date: 2011-07-29 12:17 am (UTC)Now, granted that proposal included the infelicities of plot I've recently seen a way to address, but...frankly, I'm not convinced the world really wants any more Sharon Lee fantasies.
...and then there's finding the time to actually write it...
Re: Possibly stupid question
Date: 2011-07-29 08:36 pm (UTC)I loved Carousel Tides!
Date: 2011-07-28 07:08 pm (UTC)I'm working my way through the Liaden Universe and eagerly anticipating Ghost Ship, but just had to say that I absolutely loved Carousel Tides. Very reminiscent, to me, of the thrill I got when as a child I discovered the worlds of Andre Norton and then later other SFF authors. You've crafted an intriguing world and I'd be happy to read more stories set in it.
And I'd like to go on record with the other readers who would pay to read the completed Cards of Fortunate Destiny. How can we get you to change its status from never-to-be-completed Splinter into pay copy?
LynneW, Ohio librarian and new-minted fan
Re: I loved Carousel Tides!
Date: 2011-07-29 12:21 am (UTC)How can we get you to change its status from never-to-be-completed Splinter into pay copy?
It will probably never be traditional pay-copy -- see my comment above -- and time is an issue.
There might be a way, but I'm going to have to think about it for a bit...
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Date: 2011-07-28 10:30 pm (UTC)apropos the alley cats of Baltimore...
Date: 2011-07-29 01:46 am (UTC)