SUPPORT AN INDEPENDENT !!
Monday, 03 November 2008 19:19:26

SUPPORT AN INDEPENDENT (AUTHOR - THAT IS) Hi Guys, Some of you old timers might remember me from the olden days (also know as "days of yore" or even "Auld Lang Syne" - lets just say it was back before Serenity came out) when I used to frequent FFF. I am now a so-called "Indie author" looking for some support from my fellow Browncoats. What I’m doing is this: I have the first 10 chapters of my near-future science fiction novel “Emergent Behavior” previewed on a site called Authonomy.com which is run by HarperCollins Publishing. Basically I am asking that anyone here interested in science fiction (and who isn’t) log onto the site and read some of my chapters. If you like the story, then you can vote for it by clicking the icon for "Back the Book" which places it on your virtual “bookshelf.” That’s it! Each month, the top five books with the most bookshelf “points” are reviewed by the editors at HarperCollins, with a chance for publication. The book is already well-received, but there is so much competition, it is difficult to work your way up the ranks without the support of friends (which HarperCollins actually recommends). Since I can’t think of anyplace else with so many SF fans who might be looking for a new project to support, I came here, hoping for yours. The link to the main site is:

Costume Contest
Monday, 03 November 2008 19:45:39

Well folks, only four days left to enter the First Annual That Costume Girl Halloween Costume Contest (say that three times fast). There have been some fantastic entries so far. I'm not sure how I'll be able to pick just one winner in each of the categories. Eep.

pencil drops
Monday, 03 November 2008 23:49:04

RL has intervened and prevented scribblage. Sucks, but there you have it. On the bright side, I've got a plumber coming in to fix the vents on our drains. I also just bought my first living room set at a very good sale. (I'm officially a grownup now!)