Note, however, that Brust said in 2002 (same FAQ):
No character in the Vlad novels is secretly another character in the Vlad novels, at least that I know of.
This has turned out to be more than a little not-true.
And now my boy's in love. All hearts and flowers. But, doesn't it freak you out that she used to change your diapers? I mean, when you think about it, the first woman you boned is the closest thing you've ever had to a mother. Doing your mom and trying to kill your dad. Hm. There should be a play.
Angelus ,'Damage'
We're Literary 2: To Read Makes Our Speaking English Good
There's more to life than watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer! No. Really, there is! Honestly! Here's a place for Buffistas to come and discuss what it is they're reading, their favorite authors and poets. "Geez. Crack a book sometime."
Betsy HP - Jun 06, 2004 4:34:47 pm PDT #3123 of 10002
If I only had a brain...
§ ita § - Jun 06, 2004 4:43:54 pm PDT #3124 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
What's that in reference to, Betsy?
Betsy HP - Jun 06, 2004 5:02:38 pm PDT #3125 of 10002
If I only had a brain...
Sethra is Kiera.
Pix - Jun 06, 2004 5:04:54 pm PDT #3126 of 10002
The status is NOT quo.
Betsy, have I told you yet how much I love your tag right now? So damned appropriate.
§ ita § - Jun 06, 2004 5:07:27 pm PDT #3127 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
A-ha, Betsy. I wonder if he knows. Or knew then.
sj - Jun 06, 2004 5:16:19 pm PDT #3128 of 10002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I went to the bookstore tonight and managed to leave with only one book, which must be a small miracle for me, but I had a coupon for only one book. I bought a new book by Helen Fielding, Olivia Joules and the Overactive Imagination. I haven't read it yet, but I thought I would mention it in case there are any fans out there.
Jen - Jun 06, 2004 9:03:53 pm PDT #3129 of 10002
love's a dream you enter though I shake and shake and shake you
A very, very long time (probably close to two years) ago I sent my copy of Reading the Vampire Slayer out on a merry trip of the US so various Buffistas could read it. Can someone tell me where it is now? It was a fairly short list of people so I'm guessing it's vaguely near the end, and if it's sent back to the address I was using at the time, I'll never see it again.
deborah grabien - Jun 06, 2004 9:08:46 pm PDT #3130 of 10002
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Jen, synchronicity. I just got off the phone with Roz Kaveney, about two minutes ago. She's got the new edition coming out shortly, I believe.
Vortex - Jun 07, 2004 3:53:50 am PDT #3131 of 10002
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
If she can't write the character honestly anymore, maybe she should kill him off or have him move to Mars.
who says she's not writing the character honestly? people change. relationships change. personally, i think that richard's got his head in his ass, and I hope that he'll get tired of the bullshit and come on out, but, just like in real life, he may not.
Betsy HP - Jun 07, 2004 5:55:24 am PDT #3132 of 10002
If I only had a brain...
Yeah, I love it too, Kristin. Bitterbitterbitterbitter.
That's the point, Vortex. Richard is unambiguously stupid and incompetent. Most people are a bit more complex than that.