Robert Frost, interactive fiction writer
Two roads diverge in a yellow wood: – Take the one less traveled by – Take the one more traveled by – Take both
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fannishness
After the revolution, we’ll run more human interest pieces
CAPITOL CITY (PANEM) — Capitol University sophomore Jayden Sanderson studies a 3D simulation of a lush forest. He zooms in on a river that flows placidly through the trees. “There.” He points to a spot where the river’s bank broadens out. “It doesn’t look like much, but there’s just enough mud here for a Tribute
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“And the world’s not falling apart / the world’s not falling apart because of me”
So while walking today I was thinking about the whole supernatural boyfriend thing, and then I got to thinking about … Eowyn. And how she looks seen through the filter of paranormal romance.Because in Lord of the Rings, Eowyn effectively is interested in a guy who’s above her, not only in the aristocratic rank that
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Whatever you do, don’t let them have my black ink pens
I have been having way too much fun playing with telophase‘s YA Dystopia Story Generator. (Inspired by a post by rachelmanija earlier this week; includes very occasional PG-13+ entries.)My favorites so far:Rage: Cartoons have been banned and the government controls construction paper. (Because dystopia for the early reader crowd is in sadly short supply.)Dimmed: Sunlight
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“Who’s scruffy looking?”
So somehow I was unaware until today that May 4 is Star Wars day, though of course it is.(No, really. “May the Fourth be with you.” Right?)Which leads to a very important question from this lifelong member of Team Han Solo.Is Han actually a bad boy? And why or why not?
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Fox and bear
So at Sirens rachelmanija turned up with gifts for several of us–clay figures based on our characters. Specifically in my case:Freki and Ari, in all their sculpey wonderfulness. Two months later, looking at them still makes me smile.Almost makes me think they both must still be out there, somewhere, busy with other stories of their
And the final YA fantasy showdown battle …
… Howl vs Gen.I can’t tell you how to vote on this one. I honestly can’t.(Okay, I can tell you I voted for Gen. But that’s not the same thing.)Just go. Vote. You know you want to.ETA: Sounds like it’s now 9 in the posters’ time zone, and so the battle goes to Gen! (But
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The YA fantasy showdown continues …
… and Katsa vs Howl is a much harder call.I voted for Katsa in the end, but it was a near thing.It’s looking likely that whoever wins will be facing Gen, given the current status of Gen’s battle with Alanna.I think I’d like to see that Katsa/Gen battle that someone–I think sartorias–predicted it would all
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Remember what her magic is. And vote accordingly.
So, Hermione is pretty much my favorite Harry Potter character.Nonetheless, she cannot possibly take down Katsa, in the YA Fantasy Showdown or outside of it.But the cage match is close. So. Go. Vote for Katsa.Because if you don’t, you’ll never get to see Katsa face down Katniss or Eugenides or Aragorn, and you’ll have no
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Morning music break
kate_nepveu inadvertently reminded me of this:My, my this here Anakin guyMay be Vader someday later now he’s just a small fryHe left his home and kissed his mommy goodbyeSaying soon I’m gonna be a Jedi …
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