1 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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njc wrote:

Here, mostly lurking.  I've been helping a formerly active member, Apricots, who published her first book about a year ago.  Most of the work on that book--first of a trilogy--was done here before the mechano-amnesia.  The book is =Starlight Jewel=, published under the name E.L.Lyons, and no, it's not a romance.  It's a character-driven fantasy which includes a romance, but the world and its magic are quite original.

lol you know me well! I was going to ask if it's a Romance.
Lurking is good. I'm glad to see you around!

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2 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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Is New Jersey still around?!

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3 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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Dirk B. wrote:

Janet!  Yay. So nice to see you here in your old stomping ground. Brings back great memories.

I've been looking the site over. Still recognize quite a few names and faces. Others are also very quiet.

Dirk B. wrote:

Speaking of which, Queen Aussie has become a permanent fixture of my sci-fi romp. If you recall, she became rather demented during the opening battle, but was the only crew member to survive (she ejected just as Admiral St. James rammed the Imperial dreadnought, destroying both ships). Aussie went on to become CEO of Lo Bidda Corporation (think ACME), the inept company that built her, and is the mastermind behind numerous terrorist attacks across the galaxy, intended to drive up sales of military materiel. She's being hunted, so she's gone undercover, hiding in plain sight as the galaxy's first roving android reporter: Monarch Ozzie. smile

Wow, she's been busy! This is awesome. I love how she took over the company that built her! Good grief, they are inept! hahaha And wow, no one recognizes her?! I hope she's reporting the news to suit her agenda and make her look good... *scowls*

Dirk B. wrote:

And I'm just getting warmed up. smile

yikes

Dirk B. wrote:

How are you doing? In case we don't see you later this month, Merry Christmas. smile
Dirk

Not making money, writing a little. The border reivers are still waiting for their books while I every slowly write my contemporary series. Book 2 is slowly starting to come together. Work has been really busy with a lot of traveling. Our company restructured mid-Covid of all things and everyone thinks they know how it now works but in reality no one does lol It's CHAOS and has been for 3 years. I'm still in projects. May try to make a career change.

And Merry Christmas to everyone! I'll try to check in the rest of the year at least.

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4 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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Kdot wrote:

Hey JR. What you do this wintery month?

Mostly work. We're also finishing up the shed in the backyard. In between I'm trying to find some time to write.
What's news on your side of the world?

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5 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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Oh, and hey everyone!
Hope you're doing well.
You haven't kicked me out yet?! Damn!!!

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6 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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Here's the link!
https://www.thenextbigwriter.com/forums … onada.html

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7 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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Where do I even begin?
Amy was a mother hen and cared more about others than she did sometimes herself. We still have all the items from her care package she sent when we moved to the US. She taught me about medieval clothes and that you can't see that someone's face is flushed in weak lighting. I was fortunate to have met her, her husband, and kids in person. She was midst chemo treatment, and in true testament to her approach to life in general, she didn't let that get in the way of spending a whole weekend with me and New Jersey. I wished I could've seen her one more time.
I miss her and will always miss her. And I will never let anyone tell me that on-line friendships can't be deep and meaningful, or that the pain of loss is any less.

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8 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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Norm d'Plume wrote:

Did anyone take any pictures?

If it makes you feel any better, I walked away with a list as long as my arm to get NS in shape! lol big_smile

It's a good list, but man, it's long. And I have reading homework too!!! lol

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9 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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Norm d'Plume wrote:

Did anyone take any pictures?

Oops. sad

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10 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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njc wrote:

Y'know, I totally forgot.

Janet's Aussie accent is VERY real.  (Ask her about mercaptans.)

He's not kidding (about the mercaptans)! I had to write a test and everything! big_smile

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11 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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njc wrote:

Amy, Janet, it was a terrific weekend.  I don't know who got the chocolate, but don't eat it all at once.  Even if it's begging you.

Thanks also to to M.

We shared the chocolates and even though it was really nice chocolates, I couldn't eat it all at once. But it is history now! smile

And I agree, it was a great weekend and really really great to finally meet you guys in person! And M and the kiddos! And thank you for driving all that way too!

I came back to a sick household, and then, just because I'm that kind of a person, I got sick too (again). But we're over it now and all back to normal again!!! smile

njc wrote:

Norm, Elishiva, everyone wished you were there.   K****, you've been designated the Mystery Guest.

Elishiva and I are close enough that we can do this any time. Norm might need a little bit more effort, but who knows?! And K, oh K. Well, we'll hunt him down at a book signing when his famous one day! But he's not going to get away!!!!

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12 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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Norm d'Plume wrote:

Cool. Now I can teach my whole audience of three remaining reviewers when I post in this forum. :-)

Who's the other one? lol

Welcome seabrass! I just peek in every now and again to make sure that *looks at Dirk* some people behave. This is definitely a great group!!!

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13 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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Okay, so world domination is on schedule!!! I'm on my way at the moment big_smile

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14 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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njc wrote:

Over the last few days I have had a creeping BFO*: I need to pay more attention the weaknesses of characters I'm going to bring in than to their strengths.  I have to figure out just how to work with this.

*Blinding Flash of the Obvious

I need some of that.... Heaps! smile

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15 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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Norm d'Plume wrote:

Just bought my sixth ($%?&*!) book on Revelation. The first was Protestant and I need a Catholic interpretation. The second gives four major viewpoints for interpreting Revelation, but is too generic (neither entirely Catholic or Protestant). The next two are Catholic, but are incomplete and confusing. Book number five is also Catholic, is beautifully written and researched, but comes at Revelation from a less common point of view (i.e., that most of Revelation was already fulfilled in the 1st century after Christ's death and the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70. Only events surrounding the Second Coming are left to be fulfilled. Unfortunately, many Catholic scholars think this point of view, while not incorrect, isn't mainstream. Finally (last try), I bought another highly rated book that I'm going to read over Christmas. It's no wonder there is mostly Protestant information about Revelation on the internet. Catholics can't agree on a particular interpretation. Anyway, my new novel will be based on either book five or the new one, if it's any good.

I can only imagine what google recommends for you Dirk! lol big_smile

Hope this last book is the one! smile

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16 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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amy s wrote:

I've talked to her on the phone. She has a cool accent. Eh, you just live in Canada, eh.

lol! Your accent is awesome! big_smile

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17 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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Kdot wrote:

pfft... just because you guys have a lot of cool spiders doesn't get you the title of sexy accent

lol tongue

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18 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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Happy 2018 everyone!!!! smile

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19 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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Kdot wrote:

Don't give them a day together or there'll be world conquest or something

I think that ship has sailed.... tongue big_smile wink

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20 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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njc wrote:

What days?  If Amy's up to it I might be able to join you for a day.  (Amy, I want you and Janet to have a whole day together.)  (And if you're not up to it, I'll understand.)

Friday January 12
Saturday January 13

I'm flying back on the Sunday. And I'm staying in the La Quinta Perrysburg.

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21 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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njc wrote:

http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20111019

And, just for the punchline, http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20111024

I missed this!!! Love it! big_smile

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22 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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Kdot wrote:

QA isn't a main. Imagine having her in every Joseph chapter chattering away

With a sexy Aussie accent? Can't imagine anything better! tongue

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23 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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E. Free wrote:

Janet! You're alive! smile My writing has lagged behind quite a bit, but I'm hoping to kick it into gear this coming year, between work and classes. Glad to see you back.

Seattle? I'm literally only a few hours away from there. big_smile

I'm glad to see you're still around and alive too!!! Tell me about work and real life (I have no idea how Amy does it....)!

I'm really hoping to get some traction over my time off. Hope you get your backside in gear to in 2018!!! smile

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24 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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amy s wrote:

I'm hanging about and just posted my first chapter in a month or so. Maybe two months. But my energy is a lot better on maintenance chemo, and I'm going to start writing at the local library. Kind of assigned office, where I'll take the same approach that I did with my master's thesis. Step by step, I'll get it done.

Amy, you're rocking this chemo thing! *fist-bumps*

amy s wrote:

Dictates of Faith (about Alda, Jaylene, and Tazar) is morphing into something different than expected, but I'm following this thread until I rewrite this version.

If you need a beta reader, you know how to find me, right?!!! It sounds awesome. Because it was already awesome. Not sure how you can make it awesomer, but I want to read it!!!

amy s wrote:

And I have Friday blocked off for hanging out with you. Saturday, we can swim my kids and give you a chance to meet them. You are going back to Seattle on Sunday, right?  I can't wait!

You've got it! I've booked the hotel and have a car and everything. I'll send you the detail this weekend!

Who else wants to join us?!!!

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25 Reply by Janet (AJ) Reid

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njc wrote:

Gee, Janet, I hope your dad does okay.  That's a real rough spot.

He's just about to go in for prepping. Spoken to him, he's emotional as one can imagine. But I'm hopeful it will turn out well.

How's New Jersey?!!

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