It's also true...I've written statements to keep two nearest and dearest from being...guests of the state. Two years apart, too. Obviously mine wasn't the only opinion that mattered, but I've often thought it would be the thing I would tell Alex Trebek about me.
Book: Afraid I might be needing a preacher. Mal: That's good. You lie there and be ironical.
'Safe'
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erikaj - Dec 03, 2004 6:05:21 pm PST #8474 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
Susan W. - Dec 03, 2004 6:34:22 pm PST #8475 of 10001
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
That's wonderful news, erika!
erikaj - Dec 03, 2004 7:03:06 pm PST #8476 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
Thanks. I'm excited.
victor infante - Dec 03, 2004 7:34:24 pm PST #8477 of 10001
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
Erika! Congrats!
Beverly - Dec 03, 2004 7:56:53 pm PST #8478 of 10001
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Oh erika, that's great!
Ginger, I barked, I laughed so loud and unexpectedly, and scared the cat. Your comment took me by surprise.
deborah grabien - Dec 03, 2004 9:44:33 pm PST #8479 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
erika! sposa! WOOT!
and Anne, oh, as usual, dear.....
Anne W. - Dec 04, 2004 3:29:59 am PST #8480 of 10001
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Novel-writing friend also has to learn that you don't have to cram every bit of research you did into the book.
Amy - Dec 04, 2004 6:09:53 am PST #8481 of 10001
Because books.
erika, that's awesome news, preliminary or not! All fingers crossed over here.
Oh, Anne, I sympathize. God, nothing bothers me more than characters discussing things they already know just so the reader can know, too. Guh. There should be whole classes on doing exposition properly.
Still reading all the stuff I missed...
Brynn - Dec 04, 2004 7:29:44 am PST #8482 of 10001
"I'd rather discuss the permutations of swordplay, with an undertone of definite allusion to sex." Beverly, offering an example of when your characters give you 'tude.
Deb: I would love to, that is, if you'll let me. It would give me something nice to look forward to after attending my "paper writing party" (ha) all day.
edit: you could send it to my profile email, or if it's posted elswhere toss me the link? (*wide/hopeful eyes*)
Erika: way to go. Getting paid is something I need to work on. I'm so into the local 'zine/publishing effort I end up donating things I might have been able to (*fingers crossed*) sell. Congrats.
Susan W. - Dec 04, 2004 7:46:50 am PST #8483 of 10001
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
God, nothing bothers me more than characters discussing things they already know just so the reader can know, too. Guh. There should be whole classes on doing exposition properly.
I have a running debate with my weekly critique group over this. I'm a firm believer that less is more, and that it's better for a reader to be a little confused than to have false-sounding dialogue or awkward exposition. I've never yet put down a compelling story because I wasn't 100% clear on the history--if anything, the story hooks me in and makes me want to go look up what really happened once I'm done with it.