from where it's hot and dry . . .

[chrispenycate]

Must be a dust cloud if it's hot and dry - El Paso? Yes, I remember. After weeks of everywhere in Texas serving us steaks, the promoter's wife made us a chile con carne to kill for.
And another Bujold fan, to boot! I'll really have to get enough posts together on the "general books" section to get her her own "authors" slot (difficult, as dedicated science fiction readers are a minority here, but what worth while endeavour is easy?) Perhaps I'll attempt to get the lady herself to drop in; you know she's promised to write another "Vorkostigan" book? (not when, and I'm enjoying the "Challion" series, but still) Have you found "Winterfair gifts"? (I think that's right, though I haven't)
If you hadn't already guessed, you're welcome. Ah, you'd thought so before but are now getting somewhat nervous? Understandable, but no worries, we've not lost all of a newbie for ages. Find your way around; next week it doubles in size. New building going on everywhere, you're just in time.
And welcome yet again; please wax lyrical about grandchildren (assuming, of course, that the so merit )

[Cloud]

thank you people--y'all got a good welcome wagon machine up, indeed.

Originally Posted by GOLLUM

Welcome Cloud.

If you're from Texas then perhaps you've heard of Robert E. Howard, creator of Conan and many other fine pulp fantasy (primarily Weird Tales magazine) creations.

So which writers other than Bujold (I agree, very good author) do you like?

Of course I've heard of Robert E. Howard! Heard, and read. As a kid, I was addicted to Burroughs' Barsoom books, read C.S. Lewis, graduated to Tolkein, and just headed straight on to morning from there. Read waaaay too much Heinlein as an impressionable maid!

Which authors do I like? That's a tall order, because I like a lot of different ones. Many of my current favorites are those crossover horror/fantasies, like Laurell K. Hamilton, Jim Butcher, and Charlaine Harris. I don't even know what genre those are called. I resisted reading the Southern Vampire series for several years, then finally gave up and read all of them in a week!

I went through a period when I methodically went through all the "classic" lists I could find. I have outgrown snobbishness in my reading habits, and now just read what I enjoy, whether head candy or nutritious meal.

[Cloud]

Originally Posted by chrispenycate

Must be a dust cloud if it's hot and dry . . . (difficult, as dedicated science fiction readers are a minority here. . . ), you know she's promised to write another "Vorkostigan" book? (not when, and I'm enjoying the "Challion" series, but still) Have you found "Winterfair gifts"? (I think that's right, though I haven't)

but are now getting somewhat nervous? . . . we've not lost all of a newbie for ages. please wax lyrical about grandchildren (assuming, of course, that the so merit )

Dust Cloud? no one's ever said THAT before, hmm. . . it was my original hippie girl name referring to my luxurious cloud of hair. Which I no longer have.

Ah, Ms. Bujold-I certainly hope we get more of Miles-he has quite a lot of living to do. I think I've read "A Civil Campaign" about 10 times. Her other books don't interest me as much, although I've read them. And yes, I did find Winterfair!

I like both SF and F, but wouldn't call myself a hardcore SF fan. I do read a lot of fantasy, and am glad to see a resurgence in interest in it recently, propelled, I think, by the LOTR movies.

Besides classic writers like Heinlein and Herbert, I like David Webber and Elizabeth Moon (both her fantasy and SF). I do like the Viehl books, as I saw recently mentioned here. I would also like to take the opportunity to recommend Steven Gould's "Jumper" and "Reflex" --both excellent!

Grandchildren? 4 girls, 1 boy, and an unknown to be born next Spring. All wonderful. In fact, one of the girls is named Rahvin from the RJ books (never mind that Rahvin was a bad guy, and male--they just liked the name).

[Mark Robson]

Originally Posted by Cloud

I like David Webber and Elizabeth Moon (both her fantasy and SF).

Welcome, welcome and thrice, welcome! Another Elizabeth Moon fan - hurrah! Maybe between us we can convince some more of the heathens around here to try her work. *Ducks the inevitable flying chairs at that remark*

I've read quite a bit of her SF, but I prefer her fantasy. I thought Paksenarrion trilogy was stunning.

[sanityassassin]

welcome Cloud you will not find a more friendly and helpful forum on the web a lot of people don't bother too much with trying to navigate through the forums the wonderful new posts button is all you really need unless you are looking to post something specific see what is hot read the posts and then add your 2 bits and don't forget to visit the tearoom for insanity and fun and games.

[Cloud]

New posts button? (confused) I see a "today's posts" link--is that what you are referring to?

Also, what's the difference between the General Book Discussion subform in the Books and Literature; and the SFF Lounge in the Science Fiction and Fantasy Forum? (double confused!)

[sanityassassin]

GBD is for any general book discussions ie non scifi or fantasy SFF lounge is a general scifi&fantasy talk don't worry about starting threads on the wrong forum as the mods are good and will move them if needbe.

On the main board the buttons seem to have dissapeared but if you go to a thread they should appear on a bar near the top starting with user CP new posts is the 5th along and gives the most recently posted threads

[Cloud]

Originally Posted by sanityassassin

GBD is for any general book discussions ie non scifi or fantasy

But the description says: "General reading discussion area for science fiction and fantasy literature"

??

[nixie]

SA stop confusing people the genral book board is for discussing Sci Fi and fantasy books.

[Paige Turner]

Originally Posted by nixie

SA stop confusing people

I do wish you'd listen, it's perfectly simple. If you're not getting your hair cut, you don't have to move your brother's clothes down to the lower peg, you simply collect his note before lunch after you've done your scripture prep when you've written your letter home before rest, move your own clothes on to the lower peg, greet the visitors, and report to Mr Viney that you've had your chit signed.

Now, sex... sex, sex, sex, where were we?

Welcome, Cloud

[Rosemary]

Greetings and Welcome to our Fantastic Forums, Cloud

As you can see we are all very friendly and helpful...I hope you get to enjoy it here as much as I do...

[Cloud]

well, I found the New Posts button, at least!

[genisis2]

Originally Posted by Cloud

What else about me? I'm a 49 year old paralegal and grandmother to 5. I have a full back tattoo of a phoenix. I am not a "writer"--although I can write well. (Do not take these posts as examples). I've written slash fanfiction. I am writing a non-fiction book on body piercing with a world renowned piercer. I have 2 Siamese cats, Miles and Ivan.

ba da boom!

Welcome. Cloud your too cool! How long did it take for your tattoo to get done? Did it hurt much? Good luck on the book and congrats on being a grandmother, to five children!!!

[Paige Turner]

Originally Posted by Cloud

well, I found the New Posts button, at least!

It only shows up after you sign in.

[Crymic]

welcome ^_^