Did you ever read one of those books where you know you're supposed to like the main character because the author describes them in glowing terms, but their actions counter that authorial aura-casting with everything the character does ( Read more... )

I'm having a lot of trouble sustaining motivation and energy at the moment, and that means I'm an even worse email correspondent than usual. If you don't get a response, please don't email G unless he can answer on my behalf - I don't like putting my responsibilities onto him ( Read more... )

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(I'm @viletemptress on twitter, also @zarabaxter, for work ( Read more... )

Thanks for all who answered the poll in my previous post. I think I now have an answer to my question ( Read more... )

I haven't written any science fiction/fantasy/horror in four years. I've disentangled my identity so that it no longer includes a writerly chunk bound up in it. But I like to write, and I can and have written at novel length before. I'm just wondering if it's worth starting up again ( Read more... )

I am Morpheme @ Dreamwidth. Just so you know.

Here be SPOILERS.

District 9 is by far the most awesome film I have seen this year.

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I used to like the asynchronicity of email. I could compose the perfect missive at 2am, or 4am, safe in the knowledge that the intended recipient would receive it at their leisure ( Read more... )

Dear USA,

Okay, I admit it, I'm getting slightly fond of Silicon Valley; with it's scorched earth appeal and abundant wineries it's a lot like Adelaide.

But you better not assume that means I actually like you. It's all about the tech.

And the fans. Particularly spikeiowa, who has been astonishingly generous with her time and energy, johnnyeponymous for his pancake- ( Read more... )