What are you currently writing? - Page 19

Steven Lyle Jordan · 10-07-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pshrynk

I'd read it, but I suspect that I'd read your grocery list...

Jokling aside, that would be an intersting essay. I wonder how much audience there is for it.

I'm not sure, myself. You might think that people would be interested in knowing what went wrong, something like picking apart a train wreck. Or "Who Killed the Electric Car?" You'd also like to think those interested in entering the biz (more and more every day) would want to know what pitfalls to avoid.

But I realized it could be fairly extensive, certainly book-length as opposed to essay-length. I'm still trying to find the right voice for it, too.

Bob Russell · 10-07-2009, 01:47 PM

I would find that facscinating (of course). But I think that it would have a nice niche audience as e-books are going to become more and more relevant. The business side and business models and technology will fluctuate a lot, so I especially like the approach - elements/movements/influencers/special interests/etc.

It may just turn out to be one of those books that all the later analysts reference as describing for "elementary forces" in the development of a "future status quo", especially as it's compared and contrasted to music and movies. And there's no lack of territory with business, legal, political, historical, moral, human nature, fairness, idealist, etc angles on the topic.

Why don't you just write it up this weekend for us? ;-)

Steven Lyle Jordan · 10-07-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Russell

Why don't you just write it up this weekend for us? ;-)

Slite · 10-08-2009, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Jordan

Stop looking shocked here... you are waisting valuable writing time! Shoo!

morriss003 · 10-08-2009, 05:04 AM

Still working on "Tales of the Ragoon, Kate's Movie Star." Got stuck for awhile. but now seemed to have come unstuck.

They were sitting on his mattress. She was watching him mix a batch of chocolate chip cookies.

“Look, Oh Glamorous One, I know that it’s just a high school talent show, but you haven’t got anything better to do. Give it a try. And why are you mixing that cookie dough down here instead of in the kitchen?”

“Because I know that if I mix it down here, a lot of it won’t be going into the stomachs of your two starving brothers. Besides, this way I get to test it in peace.”

He scooped out a piece of cookie dough with his finger and put it in his mouth. Kate watched and listened as he hummed his contentment.

“Don’t you realize that you have raw eggs in there? You could get salmonella that way,” she said skeptically.

“I used processed egg mix from the store. It’s safe. Here.”

He scooped out another large piece and held it toward her. Without thinking, Kate leaned forward and took his finger into her mouth just as she heard the shelter door open. She closed her eyes and began sucking the batter off of his finger. She hummed her own sound of happiness as she tasted the delicious flavor.

“Kate!”

She heard the outraged voice of her brother, opened her eyes and glanced up, Runyon’s finger still captured by her lips. Suddenly, it occurred to her how this must look. Her face exploded with red as she hastily leaned away from the actor.

Matt glared at Runyon. Runyon held up the bowl.

“Cookie dough,” he explained weakly.

dreams · 10-08-2009, 01:11 PM

Yea! I loved Tales of the Ragoon Sam's Winnings,so I can't wait for Kate's Movie Star to be finished!! Keep writing..

Steven Lyle Jordan · 10-13-2009, 10:27 AM

I know I'm supposed to be working on my reference book... but a new DOS story rose to the top of the pile, so while I'm tightening the notes to the reference book, I'm taking on DOS 4, too.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 10-14-2009, 04:50 PM

Putting the finishing touches on Denial of Service 4. Expect to see a new thread in a day or so. I promise, you won't be disappointed!

nomesque · 10-14-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Jordan

Putting the finishing touches on Denial of Service 4. Expect to see a new thread in a day or so. I promise, you won't be disappointed!

Woohoo!

dreams · 10-15-2009, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Jordan

Putting the finishing touches on Denial of Service 4. Expect to see a new thread in a day or so. I promise, you won't be disappointed!

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomesque

Woohoo!

mikaelalind · 10-21-2009, 04:20 PM

Um? Hello? Right now I am busy with assignment, but when I have time, I am working on a epic dark fantasy novella set in Hell

. It is about imps, demons, dragons and fallen angels.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 10-21-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mikaelalind

Um? Hello? Right now I am busy with assignment, but when I have time, I am working on a epic dark fantasy novella set in Hell

. It is about imps, demons, dragons and fallen angels.

Don't forget the satyrs... good God, man, you can't forget the satyrs!

mikaelalind · 10-21-2009, 04:38 PM

There is no satyrs in my novella. But. I forgot to mention the Hellhounds

. And the manticore...

montsnmags · 10-21-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mikaelalind

Um? Hello? Right now I am busy with assignment, but when I have time, I am working on a epic dark fantasy novella set in Hell

. It is about imps, demons, dragons and fallen angels.

Well, Mother is fond of telling folks I used to be her "little angel", and it is well known that my sister is the Antichrist (she has given her approval for my autobio to be called My Sister, The Antichrist), so it also stands to reason that Mother - what with her knowledge of the "Where are they now?" guide to the Heavenly Host, and her birthing of my seriously satanic sibling who's really going to go to town during that whole Apocalypse thing - is probably the Dark Mistress herself. Clearly your novella is going to delve deep into the psychologically disturbed realms of Epic Passive Aggressiveness.

Write me if you need some help with that, or want to sell your soul for world fame (Mother will give it you, and yet you'll still always feel like you've disappointed her in some way).

Cheers,
Marc (It's okay if you don't write...I'm sure I won't feel neglected, rejected and dejected)

Steven Lyle Jordan · 10-22-2009, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikaelalind

There is no satyrs in my novella. But. I forgot to mention the Hellhounds

. And the manticore...

Ah. Well, that's okay, then. Carry on!

10-08-2009, 05:04 AM	#275
morriss003 Evangelist Posts: 438 Karma: 3409790 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maui Device: kindle	Tales of the Ragoon, Kates Movie Star Still working on "Tales of the Ragoon, Kate's Movie Star." Got stuck for awhile. but now seemed to have come unstuck. They were sitting on his mattress. She was watching him mix a batch of chocolate chip cookies. “Look, Oh Glamorous One, I know that it’s just a high school talent show, but you haven’t got anything better to do. Give it a try. And why are you mixing that cookie dough down here instead of in the kitchen?” “Because I know that if I mix it down here, a lot of it won’t be going into the stomachs of your two starving brothers. Besides, this way I get to test it in peace.” He scooped out a piece of cookie dough with his finger and put it in his mouth. Kate watched and listened as he hummed his contentment. “Don’t you realize that you have raw eggs in there? You could get salmonella that way,” she said skeptically. “I used processed egg mix from the store. It’s safe. Here.” He scooped out another large piece and held it toward her. Without thinking, Kate leaned forward and took his finger into her mouth just as she heard the shelter door open. She closed her eyes and began sucking the batter off of his finger. She hummed her own sound of happiness as she tasted the delicious flavor. “Kate!” She heard the outraged voice of her brother, opened her eyes and glanced up, Runyon’s finger still captured by her lips. Suddenly, it occurred to her how this must look. Her face exploded with red as she hastily leaned away from the actor. Matt glared at Runyon. Runyon held up the bowl. “Cookie dough,” he explained weakly. Last edited by morriss003; 10-08-2009 at 05:05 AM. Reason: spacing

10-14-2009, 04:50 PM	#278
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	DOS 4 is coming! Putting the finishing touches on Denial of Service 4. Expect to see a new thread in a day or so. I promise, you won't be disappointed! Last edited by Steven Lyle Jordan; 10-16-2009 at 11:14 AM. Reason: 'cos it's like, UP!

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10-07-2009, 01:47 PM	#272
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	I would find that facscinating (of course). But I think that it would have a nice niche audience as e-books are going to become more and more relevant. The business side and business models and technology will fluctuate a lot, so I especially like the approach - elements/movements/influencers/special interests/etc. It may just turn out to be one of those books that all the later analysts reference as describing for "elementary forces" in the development of a "future status quo", especially as it's compared and contrasted to music and movies. And there's no lack of territory with business, legal, political, historical, moral, human nature, fairness, idealist, etc angles on the topic. Why don't you just write it up this weekend for us? ;-)

10-08-2009, 01:11 PM	#276
dreams It's about the umbrella Posts: 25,110 Karma: 56250158 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	Yea! I loved Tales of the Ragoon Sam's Winnings,so I can't wait for Kate's Movie Star to be finished!! Keep writing..

10-13-2009, 10:27 AM	#277
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	I know I'm supposed to be working on my reference book... but a new DOS story rose to the top of the pile, so while I'm tightening the notes to the reference book, I'm taking on DOS 4, too.

10-21-2009, 04:20 PM	#281
mikaelalind Fanatic Posts: 590 Karma: 788068 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sweden Device: Sony PRS 505, Cybook Odessey	Um? Hello? Right now I am busy with assignment, but when I have time, I am working on a epic dark fantasy novella set in Hell . It is about imps, demons, dragons and fallen angels.

10-21-2009, 04:38 PM	#283
mikaelalind Fanatic Posts: 590 Karma: 788068 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sweden Device: Sony PRS 505, Cybook Odessey	There is no satyrs in my novella. But. I forgot to mention the Hellhounds . And the manticore...

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