In my head I'm thinking the POV of the person being contacted. The POV of the alien is an interesting idea though.
You'd never make it. I'd rip your spine out before you got half a step. Those little legs wouldn't be much good without one of those.
Glory ,'The Killer In Me'
The Great Write Way, Act Three: Where's the gun?
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Gudanov - May 04, 2017 5:25:56 am PDT #6481 of 6682
Coding and Sleeping
-t - May 04, 2017 5:33:10 am PDT #6482 of 6682
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Person being contacted might be easier for the reader. I certainly like the premise, you could do a lot with that.
Gudanov - May 04, 2017 5:44:45 am PDT #6483 of 6682
Coding and Sleeping
I like the idea because I think there's it's highly likely that sending meat between the stars may never be possible, but these aliens (who transitioned from biological forms a couple million years ago) show that not being able to transport meat doesn't mean the stars are off limits. I feel like it would be a hopeful story.
erikaj - May 04, 2017 2:29:07 pm PDT #6484 of 6682
Always Anti-fascist!
Disabled writers are INSANE Shit I didn't say "No, Mr. My Art Rejects Disability Culture, you took the same money as me, so, no, it doesn't." Nicer:"Help me now...have that epiphany NEXT month, maybe?" argh, argh, argh!
Tom Scola - Jul 18, 2017 7:11:26 am PDT #6485 of 6682
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
Amy - Jul 18, 2017 12:48:03 pm PDT #6486 of 6682
Because books.
That's a great piece, Tom. Thanks for the link. And he's not wrong about any of it.
Amy - Jul 18, 2017 4:46:53 pm PDT #6487 of 6682
Because books.
Here is, literally, a novel idea: [link]
-t - Jul 19, 2017 7:18:40 pm PDT #6488 of 6682
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Wow.
Laura - Jul 20, 2017 12:06:59 pm PDT #6489 of 6682
Our wings are not tired.
I like to go to book events and meet and greet the authors, and when they have them up here in the Adirondacks it sparks my interest. Why do they have to do it in the middle of the work day? And I was really curious how they managed to find 30 authors nearby!
From 1-4 p.m. on Friday July 21, area authors will sell and sign their books under the tent on the Old Forge Library lawn, 220 Crosby Blvd . There will be more than 30 authors on hand...
It is still light out late at night, and there are weekends. I have to say the itty bitty local library has lots of events every week, but rarely when I can attend.
Laura - Aug 17, 2017 7:32:15 am PDT #6490 of 6682
Our wings are not tired.
My writing is generally business letters and training materials, but this week I have had to write a eulogy, which I will also have to deliver. Yikes! I am able to read it aloud without issue, and will practice in front of my family before attempting this on Saturday.
Anyway, would it be okay to post it here and get any comments in case something is odd or should be changed? This seems as close to an appropriate thread as any.
eta: I am just going to post it for feedback. When I read it aloud it is 5 minutes, although I may have more pauses in front of a crowd.