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12:12 am
6/29/09
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20:33
99 e-mail messages to read... take one down, pass it around - damnit, gimme a beer! 98 e-mail messages to read, one more down...
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20:34
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AngelaWilson
I know. I'd love to join as soon as I had the creds they need. & glad you liked the link :)
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20:34
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fantasymagazine
Thank you for the Follow Friday luv! :)
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20:48
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_decode_
LOL! For what, the insane hours I keep or... the insane hours I keep... or the insane workload I give myself??
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12:10 am
6/27/09
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novelfriend
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02:05
Customizable blogs MY ASS!! AURGH!!! Hate when computers make me feel stupid!
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12:27
I THOUGHT the RAIN was GOING AWAY!!!
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13:46
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WritingSpirit
when is #Platformchat?
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13:49
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thewritermama
I can't follow it with just the hashtag?
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13:52
RT @_decode_: RT @MicheleBlueston: Professor: Twitter teaches students to write concisely
sbne.ws/r/1qKw
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14:01
RT @MicheleBlueston Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom
sbne.ws/r/1qKA
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14:07
Twitter writers: check out #Platformchat for information on how to build your platform Now! :)
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14:21
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thewritermama
Just wanted to say you are doing an AWESOME job moderating!!! #Platformchat is WONDERFULLY organized. :D
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14:29
@
merylkevans
doesn't posting drafts in blogs have a negative effect on one's 1st North American publishing rights??
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14:30
#platformchat @merylkevans Doesn't posting drafts in blogs have a negative effect on one's 1st North American publishing rights??
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14:44
#platformchat When did things change re:online pub. vs. 1st N.A. rights? I still hear it's a prob. in workshops & such.
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15:02
Thank you @thewritermama, @janefriedman, @ThereseWalsh for an excellent #platformchat
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15:04
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AngelaWilson
#platformchat The one I knew was @ sfwa.org, but I can't find it. A FB friend sent this:
tinyurl.com/kq46om
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15:06
@
AngelaWilson
#platformchat and I did find this one on sfwa.org ..
tinyurl.com/km3889
on electronic rights in general. ..
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15:07
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AngelaWilson
#platformchat A.C. Crispin (of Writer Beware!) has told me on many occasions that online publishing can be counted for 1st NA.
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12:11 am
6/26/09
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novelfriend
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00:37
Ok, I really don't know: what is the difference between blogger and blogspot?
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01:36
BTW: Oh, and a new blog post up!
tinyurl.com/kto93h
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01:36
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Jinxie_G
Is there a reason why there are two names for the same thing? Sorry if a dumb question... I just joined blogger myself...
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02:32
Co-written short story sent to BAF3.... tummy dancing in nerves. :)
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02:48
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TokyoWriter
OMG - Waffles??? Yo' sho you not in the South???
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02:53
Reading: "Precarious Parking Options in Japan | Japan | Japan Travel | Nihon Sun" (
twitthis.com/cga5bl
)
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15:10
I can haz chap book proofs!!!!!
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15:28
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TokyoWriter
That's right.... then waffle sandwiches it is... ;) Now I'm off to play with horsies. :D
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23:02
Rule of Horse: Freshly cleaned stalls require soiling. Always.
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12:11 am
6/25/09
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01:11
Because I can, let me promo a colleague of mine:
tinyurl.com/mvmrez
He has a very cool new book out!
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01:27
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_decode_
I just realized I have my live Writer's Group until about 9 or 10PM this Wednesday, so I can't make it to #WNW :(
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03:22
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CJtheWriter
Thanks for the heads up... I'll check it in the morning... now = bed. ;)
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12:11 am
6/24/09
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16:53
Working writing on a semi-rainy day with crock-pot curry in the kitchen. Most is good in the world. :)
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19:15
Chris's blog post is up!
tinyurl.com/kto93h
(or trishandchris.blogspot.com) Enjoy!
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12:11 am
6/23/09
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01:26
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sylliebee
Heey! Good to tweet you here! :D Thanks for finding me!
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01:28
Belated #FollowFriday luv: @_decode_, @Jul731, @RyanBusch, @TokyoWriter, @TheRaeRae, @ctohara, @teresajusino, @AuthorSaoirse_R, @PennyAsh
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01:29
More Belated #FollowFriday luv: @sylliebee, @KATstotler, @to_paraphrase, @theRainMakerMaker
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12:10 am
6/22/09
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22:08
Put together a writer, a musician, an engineer w/ theatre experience and nice sound equip? Lotsa recorded laughs. Thanks, Dan!
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12:11 am
6/18/09
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02:32
Aaaah... most of today's to-dos done... so to-bed. :) G'night Twitterverse & FB!
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18:38
RT @RainMakerMaker If you use tradeshows ... free seminar & learn how to generate leads & boost sales
bit.ly/lNrNB
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18:39
RT @RainMakerMaker Turn Your Business Around with the RainMaker Maker.
bit.ly/CyZ8z
Offer expires Friday, June 19, 2009
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18:39
*waves* Was good to see you last night @RainMakerMaker. :) See ya next gathering we're both available?
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19:34
OMFG... Fellow geek-girls, did you see this????
tinyurl.com/npgqtj
Raaaahhhh!
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21:20
#WNW Sorry am so late... re: Magic in SF & F... anyone brought up Clarke's "Any technology sufficiently advanced appears as magic" ?
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21:23
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HoodedMan
How is there no price in "moving" energy? How do you mean? #WNW
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21:28
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HoodedMan
Ooh, I think I C. When I think of "price" I think of the more scientific matter/energy/etc. You mean like soul price? #WNW
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21:31
On Clarke quote, I like a razor line of magic/science... like telepathy/telekinesis... healing magic = telekinesis on cellular lvl. #WNW
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21:32
AURGH! TWEETDECK YOU SPITE ME W/ YOUR "Rate limit exceeded"!!!! #WNW
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21:39
I'm back!! #WNW...
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21:40
Maybe? #WNW Was going to talk medical science and vampires... giving medical reasons (and costs) for living on blood. FREX: HIV + Vamps
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21:44
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PennyAsh
#WNW I think our crew is just simply too cool for Twitter, so it crashes whenever we chat. ;)
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21:45
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jessrosenbooks
#WNW We're still talking about kinds of magic... I brought up the line of science/magic & when its blurred, basically.
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21:50
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fannyfae
What do you mean turning away from magic? Def a sad contemplation... #WNW
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21:52
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jessrosenbooks
Interesting! Is it pure science that your using or that fine line of unknown/theory science/magic?
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21:53
Oops hashtagfail... @jessrosenbooks Interesting! Is it pure science that your using or that fine line of unknown/theory science/magic? #WNW
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21:55
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HoodedMan
That's interesting b/e so many fear/deny magic as nonexistant/evil... tho' can it be argued there are levels of science -tbc-#WNW
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21:56
... levels of science that will NEVER be understood by human intellect, so it would always be "magic" b/e it is always too advanced? #WNW
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21:59
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jessrosenbooks
Yes - exactly... though scientists are still trying to understand that, no?
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22:00
hashtagfail again! sorry... @jessrosenbooks Yes - exactly... though scientists are still trying to understand that, no? #WNW
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22:02
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HoodedMan
But still transferring energy? Body must move energy, change it to action, use energy within to acmplsh something outside.? #WNW
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22:06
I think some of us are leaving fiction & writing re: magic. I respect multiple belifs magic/science in RW. How do we write this? #WNW
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22:08
Just a note, tho I'm not mod, we should respect ea. others' personal beliefs re: faith/sci. Shall we veer back to magic in _writing_? #WNW
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22:11
RT @KATstotler - with the topic of magic/science has anyone discussed when fantasy becomes SF? Or the blurring of the genres? #WNW
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22:12
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PennyAsh
I have fun figuring out the biology of my fae creatures. i.e. why "allergic" to metals/iron. Plays w/ magic & science. #WNW
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22:14
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jessrosenbooks
#WNW but there are explanations as to why water heals. Body is 80% water. Star Trek & SG1 looked into this in some epis.
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22:15
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_decode_
Good question! I do by blurring it w/ science & faith... along lines of Madelieine L'Engel. :) #WNW
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22:17
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fannyfae
Another good question! I prefer a mix... I have several books on the very old myths, some current Fae-Wicca books + imag. #WNW
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22:17
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PennyAsh
Fae = aliens - very cool concept!!!! #WNW
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22:22
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PennyAsh
#WNW Not just shelves, but marketing packages for publishers, tho' pushed by most big box bookstores.
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22:28
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_decode_
#WNW ... Yay Bad-Ass Faeries.... forgive the shameless plug. ;) But urban fae do have a dif. magic definition & magic needs too
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22:31
@
octoberland13
Wednesday Night Writers... Twitter chat. We put #WNW in ea. chat post & Twitter search it to see the discussion thread. :)
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22:33
Life can be pretty durned ridiculous... even more than TV or the fiction we write #WNW that's part of the reason I do write. I get control!
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22:35
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KATstotler
points out I really don't have control of my characters... as people who know me well, know. hehehe! #WNW
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22:38
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fannyfae
Had friends chased w/ bats by "good" Christians & nearly run down in cars. Been chased by pitchfork for stance on slaughter #WNW
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22:40
#WNW Whole book-burning thing in MI; lots of scary, scary RL stuff. My char's may control things, but I feel more in control w/ fiction.
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22:41
So... to keep on topic, how might personal experience affect & individualize one's written magic set? ;) #WNW
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22:50
Do you guys want to continue/change topic to faerie & fae history for the night or stick to the defining magic/orig. magic? _decode_ ? #WNW
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23:05
#WNW Character development is lots of fun... I wonder if we can manage "The Character Game" in a Twitter Chat?
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23:07
Good chatting #WNW w/ y'all! Happy writing!!!
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to_paraphrase
Sorry to have missed you but glad you had a good visit w/ grandparents. Enjoy these visits!!! :)
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12:12 am
6/17/09
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20:42
w00t - MA Chamber of Commerce networking night w/ cocktails @ the Vienna House => Fabulous!!!
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22:48
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KATstotler
I got back around 8:30... I didn't know there WAS a chat!!!!!!
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22:48
@
laurastarling
Thank you! & Nice to tweet you! :)
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22:48
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Jul731
:) People should follow you! You're cool!
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12:11 am
6/16/09
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15:00
Organizing readings & such with Broad Universe (www.broaduniverse.org) and working on more stuff for the Blogathon for the horse rescue :D
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23:32
Blogathon love: I still have opps for horse folk/otherwise - to be in the Bay State Equine Rescue Blog! DM / Private msg me if interested.
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12:09 am
6/14/09
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00:35
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octoberland13
Ooooh! :D Absolutely sounds interesting! :D Sneak-peaks at Pi-Con????
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12:10 am
6/13/09
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15:08
#followfriday @TokyoWriter, @Jul731, @PennyAsh, @TheRaeRae, @_decode_, @ctohara, @writefly, @NewHorizon1, @WritingSpirit, @InkGypsy
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15:56
Oooooooohhhh - the sun has returned!!!!! Yay!
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22:41
Sorry I'm late to #FNWC, but Hi! *Waves* I like blurring lines between magic and science (all sciences, not just technology). :)
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22:51
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_decode_
Yeppers, I'm here. :) but lurking somewhat. Still eating dinner ;)
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22:53
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CJtheWriter
I want to say there are a few novels w/strong woman tribal leaders using magick... Celtic & Native American & African... #FNWC
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22:54
@
CJtheWriter
... search me if I can remember any titles, tho - so I apologize. Also, the women's tribe in Dune might fit the bill? #FNWC
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22:55
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TheRaeRae
Here, here... I have seen the anti-magick fanatics trope plenty... #FNWC
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22:55
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TheRaeRae
Happy Birfdays t'y'all then!!!!! :D #FNWC
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22:57
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CJtheWriter
LOL... def. doable. My partner Christy & I have an anti-magickal-being fanatical group... and I just burned that idea ;) #FNWC
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23:00
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AuthorSaoirse_R
Right! The key is consistency of "rules" in your own created world of magick. What's the cost? Stick 2 it! #FNWC
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23:01
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to_paraphrase
@_decode_ ...2 far, imho, would be magick w/o a cost. Can do anything w/ no repercussions at all. #FNWC
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23:01
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_decode_
You mean like.... *SPARKLING*.... Sorry *Hugs* Couldn't resist!! ;) #FNWC
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23:05
@
_decode_
Gasp! Be still heart... ;) Devil's advcte: If they descended frm Lucifer, the Morning Star, Sparkling would be cool interp. #FNWC
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23:06
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_decode_
Inanna uses that logic in her world. Sun = explosion was a Hollywood creation. www.bylightunseenmedia.com #FNWC
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23:09
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to_paraphrase
Good Q! I fall back on science. Is a transfer of mass involved? Energy/matter? Should be = in some way. #FNWC
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23:11
Also on cost, I like to make sure it's related in body, mind & soul... what the magic affects, should have an= effect in the same realm.
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23:12
Also on cost, I like to make sure it's related in body, mind, soul...what the magic affects, should have an= effect in the same realm. #FNWC
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23:16
@
Vyrdolak
Agreed! Vampires have a lot of potential for interpretation and adventure. :) (says the girl planning a vamp. comic ;) ) #FNWC
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23:16
@
Vyrdolak
*Waves!* See you 2x in 1 week!!!! Coolness! :)
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23:18
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to_paraphrase
Very cool! Yeah, Aurelio's story's coming in comic-like pix & I have an artist friend willing 2 help. Writing now :D #FNWC
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23:18
@
to_paraphrase
What are you doing for your gr. nov.? :) #FNWC
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23:21
@
_decode_
Is there really "original" magic types left? >:) Interest. discussion! :D #FNWC #WNW
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23:22
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to_paraphrase
Ack - that sucks! Tell the TV execs to stop trying to eat your brain! ;) #FNWC
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23:23
@
Vyrdolak
Oooooohhhh... we may have to talk in more than 140 char brsts! ;) #FNWC
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23:37
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to_paraphrase
There's the trick of killing someone, adding another character, and/or having something extra awful & unexpect. happen. #FNWC
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23:44
Also, "ideas" can't be copyrighted. If you're writing your own true story, several people can have an idea and have v. dif. stories. #FNWC
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23:46
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AuthorSaoirse_R
I use Tweetdeck, which gives any of my searches their own columns. Love Tweetdeck. #FNWC
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23:51
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to_paraphrase
It took me a while to figure out all the cool stuff Tweetdeck does... & yes tweetdeck.com :) #FNWC
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23:51
It has been a great discussion, all! Happy to meet & chat with you! #FNWC
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23:53
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AuthorSaoirse_R
Agreed - aim for the stars. (After you've polished it to perfection.... which is also very hard!) :) #FNWC
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23:56
@
AuthorSaoirse_R
I saw in your bio when I followed you ;) Excellent!!!!!!! & Many congrats. #FNWC
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00:05
STUPID "RATE LIMIT EXCEEDED!" (the downside of Tweetdeck)
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12:10 am
6/12/09
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02:08
Goodness - quite the busy day in RL + the FB-Twitterverse. It was great meeting so many! Good night, all!
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12:11 am
6/11/09
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20:08
Hello - are there still people posting on #WNW?
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20:09
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_decode_
Oooooh - I'm not that late, then! Wheeeee! *waves to #WNW tweeples*...
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20:10
From my understanding, Mary Sues are so aggravating b/e they are A) cliched/simply unoriginal or B) Unbelievable as chars. #WNW
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20:12
Facebook Note: Sorry for the about-to-be busy amt of "status updates"... I need to figure out how to temp. discnct Twitter from FB... Ideas?
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20:21
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_decode_
I don't like to every say "absolutely" anything... There are some authors who could use a Mary Sue in a satire. #WNW
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20:22
Tho' using a Mary Sue in a satire may defeat the issue of it being a Mary Sue.... #WNW
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20:25
Hey, anyone interested in chatting about Writing, join in Wed. Night Writers by following #WNW We're talking Mary Sues.
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20:25
@
shadowsinstone
Actually, Cooks Illustrated Magazines rec.s that the best way to cook brown rice is in the oven - in a dutch oven.
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20:36
One of the other things on a Mary Sue test I took off of the SFWA page is if your char. has "cliched" flaws... #WNW
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20:37
... like a scar that doesn't make them look bad, or any abandoned orphan with a troubled child hood and is now superstrong now 4 it #WNW
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20:43
>:) #WNW I like to have my characters learn to live with their flaws... and all the new ones I help develop.
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20:44
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TheRaeRae
Cool! thanks for the heads up for #FNWC! #WNW
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20:50
@
mlvalentine
OMG-yeah! Tho' a lot harder to define a villainous M-S, I'd think?Uunless it's an anti -Sue, like @_decode_ brought up b4 #WNW
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21:03
#WNW, I wouldn't call Bella a Mary Sue... She has flaws (for which I wish to slap her)... you can have an aggrav. char that's not a M-S
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21:05
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Vyrdolak
Holmes had flaws, tho', iirc. Watson really solved the cases. Holmes suffered hubris & not being as great as he thought. #WNW
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21:06
@
_decode_
I don't see it... So far, you haven't made me want to slap sense into you. ;) re: Bella's flaws. hehee!
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21:10
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Vyrdolak
>:p "Everyone" does NOT think Bella is "loveable"... ;) I have fellow "let's slap/kill/stake Bella" supporters! #WMW
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21:25
@
writefly
#WNW - I think a M-S can work in a satire/humor. Outside that, hard b/e u want readers 2 care 4 ALL chars, & hard 2 care for M-S
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21:32
#WNW A Q related to M-S: adding a disability (like @TheRaeRae mentioned)... doing that w/ respect... how do you keep it from backfiring?
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21:37
Did #WNW freeze??? :( I can't see any updates outside my @replies and regular feed.
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21:42
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_decode_
@mlvalentine ... it would appear, indeed, that #WNW has broken da Twitterverse... *sniffle*
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21:44
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kellyaharmon
I believe so - but currently we broke it. None of the #WNW replies are showing up.
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21:47
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kellyaharmon
There's one on Friday night, too... #FNWC (Friday Night Writer's Chat)
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21:47
@
Vyrdolak
BTW - *WAVES* Hello!!!! How are you?????
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21:50
@
Vyrdolak
It seems we "broke" it...... :( None of the thingies are showing up in the feed/search...
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21:50
@
kellyaharmon
What did you think? Worth it for the ending?
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21:53
#WNW - OMG - it's back!!!!!! maybe?
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22:14
LOL @ the "Don't Panic!" for the twitter status of #WNW.... It has been fun, everyone - thanks for the follows & I should see y'all 'gain!
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22:18
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octoberland13
ROFLMAO - I was sooooooo intending to say something like that, too! Absolutely agree! @WNW
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22:29
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_decode_
Did I lose you on Yahoo?
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21:59
Had a lovely day with Mom. :) Well deserved mother-daughter time... now to catch up on work-work.
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6/5/09
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01:35
In lieu of a blog post... wrote a positive reflection note on Facebook:
tinyurl.com/o8bec7
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01:37
OH - and since I didn't get to blog today, check this cool link on "9 Ways People Respond to your Content Online"
tinyurl.com/onxcqn
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02:45
Just finished edits 4 "Facebook Faerytale" written with Aimee (@tokyowriter). Need a few beta readers. DM / email me if intrstd :)
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22:25
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Tokyowriter
- we both finalled for worst query ever!!! "Rock on!" LOLOLOLOL!! Chupas and Charlotte's Web!!!!!
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6/4/09
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00:46
Pixar's UP - another winner of a movie. Laughing, crying... even the hubby had a tear in his eye for this one part. Go see!! :)
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02:25
Beat my "down to..." e-mail count, so I am off to bed - even earlier than yesterday - yay!!
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16:39
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TokyoWriter
Good luck at the incredible productivity. :D !!! I expect a thousand words when we are both on next. ;)
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16:40
I can haz passport! US gov unleashes me upon the world! (Or at least Montreal 4 Worldcon) Cue hideous laughter: Mwahahaha Mwahahahahahaaa
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16:44
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_decode_
Hola!! :)
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17:37
Inbox cleaned out in < 90 minutes?! I may make it on time to the Borders group? Someone pass the smelling salts!
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21:53
@
ggw_bach
:D I try deleting, but they usually keep coming faster. ;)
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21:54
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kellyaharmon
Thanks!! I plan on it. :D In hope that I keep the crazy fangirl in check.... ;)
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22:07
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kellyaharmon
But but but but but..... ... ;)
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00:16
Hehehehe, even not-Twilight fans can enjoy this:
www.xkcd.com/591/
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01:42
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teresajusino
I'm heading down to NYC this weekend! :) wanted to send e-mail, but can't find your contact info... DM me? or e-mail me?
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02:18
Bed before 3AM... an improvement on yesterdays post 5AM bedtime per short story writing. Adieu!
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15:24
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TokyoWriter
Thank you!! But, srsly, credit to @ctohara... I just came up with bad/amusing but unlikely potentials.
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15:25
A day to catch-up... lets see if I can accomplish said catching up. :)
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00:17
@
_decode_
No, we weren't in the first book. I read the first book & loved it, then when I saw the call for the 2nd, I grabbed Chris 2 pitch
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00:18
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_decode_
Glad to be helping. :) How much younger...? Cam is only 31 or 32 for BAF2 (need to do math, don't wanna ;) )
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00:55
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_decode_
Cool... and it does. Do you have Yahoo Messenger, by chance?
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01:06
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_decode_
I added you :) I'm invisible now... but ping me.
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01:08
@
octoberland13
Yes - I really enjoyed it and would pay full price again. Exceptionally directed using ambiance & POV rather than B&G
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22:57
Still rather blown away by _Drag Me To Hell_ Best horror flick I've seen in years.
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23:39
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_decode_
Hello! How are you tonight?
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23:40
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SharonGerlach
It's totally worth it. It's got all the proper horror elements of ambiguous morality, lots of tension... good scares
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23:40
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_decode_
Too funny... I had a smile on all day after reading your blog post.
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