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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Kirkus
« on: May 02, 2005, 04:01:38 PM »
Hey, would Tor allow you to put a pronunciation guide on the website? I for one would love to know how Aon is supposed to be pronounced.
News:
Max is a Shadowblade, a supernatural--and supernaturally competent--warrior bound to protect her witch Giselle. As a Shadowblade, Max doesn't age. She is better, faster, stronger than any ordinary human being. And she hates it. Giselle betrayed her trust to make Max what she is, and though she is magically compelled to protect Giselle and follow orders, Max works against her witch in every way she can. Continue reading Bitter Night
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: EUOLogy #21: Published
« on: May 02, 2005, 03:53:07 PM »
I really like that book.
/me goes and adds it to her Amazon wishlist
/me goes and adds it to her Amazon wishlist
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Second Printing
« on: May 02, 2005, 03:51:21 PM »
We just bought the book on Saturday. As I was wandering through the bookstore I noticed that they had put one of four books in the normal shelves and three on the "New" shelves. S for Sanderson was on the bottom, so I did the Josh (or was it Moshe) thing and moved them to the top. They were already face out.
Any news on the book signing yet, Brandon?
EDIT: Does my husband get a prize for finding the typo on page 124?
If you fix it in the second edition, then it will make the first that much more valuable!!
Any news on the book signing yet, Brandon?
EDIT: Does my husband get a prize for finding the typo on page 124?
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"The planting season is upon us, my lords," Sarene sad.
If you fix it in the second edition, then it will make the first that much more valuable!!
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Everything Else / Re: 2005 Con Thread #2
« on: May 02, 2005, 03:14:20 PM »
Well, my husband is at least considering it. I really want to travel up and see Stacer, and since another friend will be moving to Seattle this summer, it makes a lot of sense. I will keep bugging him.
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Suggestions Box / Re: Cessation of discussion
« on: May 02, 2005, 02:46:18 PM »
Skar, I think continuing to use the Cookie thread as an example is losing it's effectiveness, since SE has already agreed that the topic should have been locked.
Thanks for quoting the FAQ, HoM, I had forgotten about that item. Reading it makes me glad that EUOL spent the time to write it. It is well-thought out.
Sometimes I think the biggest problem is that people have a hard time uttering (or typing for that matter) words like "I was wrong," or "Sorry, I was out of line." There seems to be a lot of energy expended to avoid anything that might be construed along those lines. I can think of one instance in particular in which I offended Tage and tried to laugh it off rather than just doing the stand-up thing and apologizing. I guess it worked because Tage didn't respond to it, but given Tage's posting habits I can't be sure.
Skar, I think, if you're really interested in showing SE the validity of your point of view, you're going to have to use a different tact than making him "feel bad." It requires a logical frame of mind to admit the validity of an argument against your own. Being put on the defensive is not conducive to such thinking.
Along with Fell's earlier admonitions to us to police our own posts, I would like to add this request, look to yourself for part of the blame. Once you've acknowledged your own piece of the situation, you will be better able to peacefully resolve the disagreement. You only have the power to change what you yourself have control over. If you don't admit to a level of culpability, you make yourself powerless to affect change.
And Tage, I am sorry. I was out of line.
Thanks for quoting the FAQ, HoM, I had forgotten about that item. Reading it makes me glad that EUOL spent the time to write it. It is well-thought out.
Sometimes I think the biggest problem is that people have a hard time uttering (or typing for that matter) words like "I was wrong," or "Sorry, I was out of line." There seems to be a lot of energy expended to avoid anything that might be construed along those lines. I can think of one instance in particular in which I offended Tage and tried to laugh it off rather than just doing the stand-up thing and apologizing. I guess it worked because Tage didn't respond to it, but given Tage's posting habits I can't be sure.
Skar, I think, if you're really interested in showing SE the validity of your point of view, you're going to have to use a different tact than making him "feel bad." It requires a logical frame of mind to admit the validity of an argument against your own. Being put on the defensive is not conducive to such thinking.
Along with Fell's earlier admonitions to us to police our own posts, I would like to add this request, look to yourself for part of the blame. Once you've acknowledged your own piece of the situation, you will be better able to peacefully resolve the disagreement. You only have the power to change what you yourself have control over. If you don't admit to a level of culpability, you make yourself powerless to affect change.
And Tage, I am sorry. I was out of line.
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Everything Else / Re: 2005 Con Thread #2
« on: April 30, 2005, 10:24:14 PM »
Morag moved to Seattle?
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Movies and TV / Re: Hitchhiker's Guide review and spoilers
« on: April 30, 2005, 05:30:33 PM »
"So Long and Thanks for All the Fish" was my favorite chapter when I first read the books.
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: For Sale
« on: April 25, 2005, 01:32:10 PM »
/me makes note to self, don't order from Amazon
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Writing Group / Re: Abridge Speculists Meeting Coordination
« on: April 22, 2005, 08:07:11 PM »
Sounds good to me.
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Elantris Press Release
« on: April 22, 2005, 08:06:29 PM »
Yes, LA stop would be good.
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Robison E. Wells / Re: Second Thought
« on: April 22, 2005, 08:03:57 PM »
My copy is also on the living room bookshelf between Peter S. Beagle (The Last Unicorn) and Stephen Crane (The Red Badge of Courage). I'm not quite sure how it ended up there.
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Movies and TV / Re: X3
« on: April 22, 2005, 06:52:32 PM »Quote
"I think Singer probably treats it in a more simplistic manner then I'm going to," Vaughn (Layer Cake) told the site.
Does that fill anyone else's heart with dread?
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Everything Else / Re: Is Anybody Out There?
« on: April 22, 2005, 06:28:52 PM »
<-- Izzy (a.k.a. one of the female TLE members)
Hey Greg good to see you. How's the family?
Hey Greg good to see you. How's the family?