I like books. I just don't want to take on too much. Do they have an introduction to the modern blurb?

Buffy ,'Lessons'


The Great Write Way, Act Three: Where's the gun?

A place for Buffistas to discuss, beta and otherwise deal and dish on their non-fan fiction projects.


Allyson - Sep 12, 2009 7:21:46 pm PDT #2189 of 6690
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica

I'd be honored. Insent.

No worries, Gud. I'm in the midst of beta reading a book on arrow of time, and woefully behind. I feel your over-committed.


Gudanov - Sep 12, 2009 7:29:15 pm PDT #2190 of 6690
Coding and Sleeping

I was under the impression that the clock ran out this weekend, but if commenting past that time is useful, I can do more.


Deena - Sep 13, 2009 6:42:08 am PDT #2191 of 6690
How are you me? You need to stop that. Only I can be me. ~Kara

Thanks, Allyson!

"Oh, he's a bat! And so is his mom!"..."He's a boy. No one likes girl stories like I do."..."Ohhh, he's only one inch tall!"

And now there's complete silence.


Allyson - Sep 13, 2009 9:16:33 am PDT #2192 of 6690
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica

That's great! Unless the silence is because she tossed it in the recycling bin and went outside to play.


Gudanov - Sep 13, 2009 10:03:10 am PDT #2193 of 6690
Coding and Sleeping

I expected feedback from both beta reader exchange people this weekend and no love. I know people get busy but the thing that keeps going through my mind is that nobody is getting back with me because it sucks so bad.


Gudanov - Sep 13, 2009 10:04:42 am PDT #2194 of 6690
Coding and Sleeping

Allyson, I can do more if you want, just not until after today. Also if you want my audio files I can give them to you before I erase them, you can hear your book read in a soft Scottish accent.


Deena - Sep 13, 2009 10:16:14 am PDT #2195 of 6690
How are you me? You need to stop that. Only I can be me. ~Kara

Oh no. She was completely absorbed. She didn't know what brambles are, and she didn't know what "spirit of his entire colony, all 84 thousand 6oo and 92 of them" (typed from her dictation) means, exactly, but thought it had something to do with feeling like he was back home. In the cave. Where his mom... DIED. She giggled out loud at one point, but I didn't want to interrupt her to find out where.

She read through page 22 and then went to watch cartoons. She said she'll read more tomorrow, but "it's reaaaally long, Mom." She told me to tell you also that it's AWE. SOME. She plans to email you when she's finished.

For perspective, she's the best reader in her 3rd grade class.


Allyson - Sep 13, 2009 11:41:48 am PDT #2196 of 6690
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica

If you feel like it, Gud, I'm always happy to receive feedback, but it would be too late to incorporate it.

Thanks for letting Kara read it, Deena!


SailAweigh - Sep 13, 2009 3:36:47 pm PDT #2197 of 6690
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb

Anyone here using Word 2007? I'm having problems with cut-n-paste into the LJ posting box and I'm looking for advice.


Deena - Sep 13, 2009 4:07:04 pm PDT #2198 of 6690
How are you me? You need to stop that. Only I can be me. ~Kara

Allyson, no, thank you! Her birthday was Friday. Getting to read Sam was like an extra present.

Hey, Sail. I am. What's it doing?