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Author Craft / Re: Bad Sex in Fiction Award 2011
« on: December 12, 2011, 09:33:49 PM »
(tag, as I can't read the link at work...)

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Site Suggestions & Support / Re: Preview Function Erases Text
« on: December 09, 2011, 12:23:07 AM »
After having the same problem several times, what I do now is to copy the text that I typed before I hit any buttons. That way if I get kicked out, at least all that I wrote is still there.

But it would be great if we found out what was going on. :)

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Author Craft / Re: A Question for Fantasy Readers and Writers…
« on: November 29, 2011, 09:47:19 PM »
1) I'm with all these guys in saying that non-human PoV is okay, as long as the reader can relate to the character. Take for example the robots in Isaac Asimov's Robot series (i.e. Caves of Steel and so on). R. Daneel Olivaw is for all intents and purposes, non-human. His spin on things is very different than that of Elijah Bailey (vanilla human), but most readers (okay, me) find it easier to relate to Daneel than Elijah. Same is the case when you look at the short story Sally (again by Asimov), where one of the most important characters is Sally the positronic brained car. Loyalty, compassion, and a desire to do the right thing (whether that right thing is right for the character or "right" in general is another matter) are the driving factors for Sally's portrayal. And again readers can relate to the story and the character because they are emotions and behavior patterns that the readers know very well.

Only partly related to your question, but this desire to see "human" perpective on things is what drives websites like icanhascheezburger.com, where we "humanize" the cats.

2) I think most sci-fi/fantasy readers are used to going outside their "comfort zone" so long as the characters are gripping, the writing is good, and the story is interesting. Speaking for myself, I like to read at least one book by an author to decide whether it's something I want to continue reading. I can only assume most people who enjoy reading would be much the same way. :)

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The books are available in Canada now. Just thought I'd let you guys know. :)

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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: Bowling for Butcherites! 9/17 in NYC
« on: September 16, 2011, 10:41:57 PM »
NYC is too darn far! :(

Here's an idea: someone setup ustream live video streaming so that those of us who aren't in the NYC area can live vicariously through those of you that are there.

Okay, so I'm just joking. Sorta. Have fun!



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The Bar / Re: Edumacation
« on: September 06, 2011, 08:51:34 PM »
I have a bachelor's in business management, and a master's in e-commerce/e-business strategies. And of course, I chose a career where I use exactly NONE of the skills that I was taught in my university education. :D (I work as a technical writer and usability consultant.)

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Thanks again!

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When I tried to buy our beloved Harry's books from Amazon for my Kindle, I got an error message saying the titles are not available in Canada. What's going on, do I need to do something at my end to get the books?

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Site Suggestions & Support / Re: Male to Female ratio
« on: June 10, 2011, 12:27:38 AM »
Well, that's good to know then. Mind handing over the card so I can go shopping tonight? ;)

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Site Suggestions & Support / Re: Male to Female ratio
« on: June 10, 2011, 12:20:23 AM »
Are you sure it was *his* debit card? Because if the pin was the same that you use for your luggage...

oh god *dials suport group....1-800-druidia*
LOL!

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Site Suggestions & Support / Re: Male to Female ratio
« on: June 10, 2011, 12:16:43 AM »
Thanks El Diablo! *eats a cookie*

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Site Suggestions & Support / Re: Male to Female ratio
« on: June 10, 2011, 12:02:18 AM »
If you end up with stomach ache, don't blame me. *whistles softly*

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Site Suggestions & Support / Re: Male to Female ratio
« on: June 09, 2011, 11:45:59 PM »
Don't want to be hijacking the thread and all, but hand out my cookie.  :'(

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Site Suggestions & Support / Re: Male to Female ratio
« on: June 09, 2011, 10:41:37 PM »
No fair, Parth. No fair. *pouts*

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Site Suggestions & Support / Re: Male to Female ratio
« on: June 09, 2011, 09:30:46 PM »
I heard there were cookies being handed out here.

Oh Parth, there you are! I knew you were a girl. Where's my cookie now?

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