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Everything Else / Re: October TLE
« on: November 29, 2005, 11:01:07 AM »
So is it anything like FrameMaker? I use FrameMaker a lot at work.
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"Magic is what makes fantasy fantastic," someone says, "you can't apply rules to them or else it loses wonder!" I respond, "Sure, but if you want to write them you will certainly want to know how they work." Writing is all about execution, and I find applying some basic laws of physics to magic systems make them more understandable and realistic. Here, I'm going to outline my basic method for developing a magic system.
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Writing Group / Re: First Person POV
« on: November 28, 2005, 10:44:49 PM »Quote
Is also first person where the character narrates to you, such as the Assassin trilogy by Robin Hobb? Because I loved those books. Fitz is a bit of a tard at times, but he was such a 'real' character by the end of the books.
So, I ended up reading a Robin Hobb (Fool's Errand) this weekend and I must totally agree with you. She's a great writer and most insightful. Thanks.
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Everything Else / Re: October TLE
« on: November 28, 2005, 10:41:11 PM »
I hated printing everything out. It was a pain.
Please, enlighten me, what's InDesign?
Please, enlighten me, what's InDesign?
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Rants and Stuff / Re: Hey MrsNessaC
« on: November 28, 2005, 10:38:54 PM »
The Grovers, who were a few editors before me and who 'trained' me as Associate editor, their baby died and they suddenly stopped coming. So, Dave Burnett, who hadn't been to BYU for years at that point, but who was an old TLE-er, stepped in temporarily. His wife, who was also another heavy hitter (she's the one who set up amazing art contacts--she probably knows who did the Quantum Duck) got breast cancer. Our leadership at that point was pretty much non-existent. We almost didn't make it to issues 34 and 35. So when Carl and I took over we had to get a grip on things and fix the momentum. I think the subsequent generation of TLE-ers had it better than we did.
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Movies and TV / Re: Revenge of the Sith -- Spoilers!
« on: November 25, 2005, 10:16:13 PM »Quote
How on Mustafar did Leia remember her mother from those two seconds of contact?
I always assumed she was talking about her adoptive mother.
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Writing Group / Re: Abridge Speculists Meeting Coordination
« on: November 25, 2005, 09:58:37 PM »
A regular text file will do just dandy for me.
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Rants and Stuff / Re: Hey MrsNessaC
« on: November 25, 2005, 04:03:43 PM »
I guess I don't remember the no-talking policy. Perhaps that was a result of my likely too-serious personality and people were afraid of me. I've mellowed out quite a bit since then.
But then, right before you came there was a lot of upheaval, some people (editors and others who were heavily involved) had serious personal issues (cancer, newborn babies dying) that may have set the tone for a while and it took time for the new set of people (who hadn't been affected by it) to take over and change things. Circumstances made it so I had to take control of TLE when I wasn't really ready, so there was some strain there, which likely overflowed onto the rest of the staff.
But then, right before you came there was a lot of upheaval, some people (editors and others who were heavily involved) had serious personal issues (cancer, newborn babies dying) that may have set the tone for a while and it took time for the new set of people (who hadn't been affected by it) to take over and change things. Circumstances made it so I had to take control of TLE when I wasn't really ready, so there was some strain there, which likely overflowed onto the rest of the staff.
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Rants and Stuff / Re: Hey MrsNessaC
« on: November 25, 2005, 11:00:34 AM »
Ookla - OK, I remember you a little. Hi!
42 - I'm sorry, I don't remember you. You started after I left. I left soon after issue 36 was finished printing, partly because I was hugely pregnant and didn't have the energy for it anymore.
I don't remember Dan.
Yes, I knew Karen Stay. We had a little tiff while she was fiction director, so she may not remember me too fondly. Sigh. Why is it I mostly remember the stressful parts of being at TLE?
42 - I'm sorry, I don't remember you. You started after I left. I left soon after issue 36 was finished printing, partly because I was hugely pregnant and didn't have the energy for it anymore.
I don't remember Dan.
Yes, I knew Karen Stay. We had a little tiff while she was fiction director, so she may not remember me too fondly. Sigh. Why is it I mostly remember the stressful parts of being at TLE?
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Everything Else / Re: Best Quote lately
« on: November 24, 2005, 11:39:38 AM »
My daughter was hiding from my son and after he left she said, "Oh good, now I can talk to myself."
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Rants and Stuff / Re: Call for Happy Things, again.
« on: November 24, 2005, 11:29:11 AM »
I am very excited that my husband just signed a contract with IHC to begin working at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in July 2006. Horray! A real job!
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Rants and Stuff / Re: NaNoWriMo names.
« on: November 24, 2005, 11:10:41 AM »
Jade, I truly am flattered you've chosen a few of the names I suggested. 
Perhaps this means you won't be annoyed with the naming structures I have set up in my story that you'll have to read after this next writing group---because I know how picky you are about that.
Perhaps this means you won't be annoyed with the naming structures I have set up in my story that you'll have to read after this next writing group---because I know how picky you are about that. 1782
Everything Else / Re: What are you thankful for?
« on: November 24, 2005, 11:04:44 AM »
What I'm thankful for (in no particular order):
Flowers. Yes, just flowers in general. I love them. Roses, peonies, carnations, petunias, begonias, rose of sharon, lavender, lilac, daffodils, tulips, lily-of-the-valley---I love them all.
My husband who makes it possible for me to stay at home with...
My kids
A nice warm house
My brothers/sister/parents (and even my in-laws)
Fast internet connections
My husband's newly signed contract with IHC (horray!)
Lemon meringue pie
Books and music of all kinds and flavors
Diamond rings
Warm, sunny summer days
My friends
A good education
That I'm finally beginning to enjoy teaching cub scouts
The Church (gospel, my awesome ward, Jesus Christ, and all that)
Flowers. Yes, just flowers in general. I love them. Roses, peonies, carnations, petunias, begonias, rose of sharon, lavender, lilac, daffodils, tulips, lily-of-the-valley---I love them all.
My husband who makes it possible for me to stay at home with...
My kids
A nice warm house
My brothers/sister/parents (and even my in-laws)
Fast internet connections
My husband's newly signed contract with IHC (horray!)
Lemon meringue pie
Books and music of all kinds and flavors
Diamond rings
Warm, sunny summer days
My friends
A good education
That I'm finally beginning to enjoy teaching cub scouts
The Church (gospel, my awesome ward, Jesus Christ, and all that)
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Rants and Stuff / Re: Hey MrsNessaC
« on: November 24, 2005, 10:52:36 AM »
Haha.
You're welcome, Brandon (it's too weird for me right now to call you EUOL, but I'll eventually get used to it). I could have emailed you, but I'm just old-fashioned that way.
So, since I've been here, I haven't been able to figure out if I know anyone else here in real life. So far I don't think so. Is there anyone from TLE I might know? I think SE started TLE right after I left, and I think I vaugely remember him, but I don't know...
You're welcome, Brandon (it's too weird for me right now to call you EUOL, but I'll eventually get used to it). I could have emailed you, but I'm just old-fashioned that way.
So, since I've been here, I haven't been able to figure out if I know anyone else here in real life. So far I don't think so. Is there anyone from TLE I might know? I think SE started TLE right after I left, and I think I vaugely remember him, but I don't know...
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Everything Else / Re: Geek Girls Survival Guide #2
« on: November 23, 2005, 05:38:57 PM »
The heathens.
Haha. You are hilarious. Ditto stacer.
Haha. You are hilarious. Ditto stacer.
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Rants and Stuff / Re: Weird stuff in the news
« on: November 23, 2005, 10:49:13 AM »
http://entertainment.tv.yahoo.com/entnews/va/20051122/113270795400.html
Because, I guess, 50 cent is a role model for parents.
Because, I guess, 50 cent is a role model for parents.