tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post7743051401580216504..comments2024-03-26T18:28:06.391-04:00Comments on Evil Editor: Writing ExerciseEvil Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03879826770199639420noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-87762956108117479742008-05-24T01:35:00.000-04:002008-05-24T01:35:00.000-04:00Spec Fic? Probably easiest to give examples. The m...Spec Fic? Probably easiest to give examples. The most popular examples of the speculative fiction genre are National Enquirer and Hello! magazine.rilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06988777482435230194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-54139935624509911312008-05-23T08:32:00.000-04:002008-05-23T08:32:00.000-04:00It could be BayCon. That's this weekend, too.It could be BayCon. That's this weekend, too.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07895569211498067204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-70640562284390707152008-05-22T22:54:00.000-04:002008-05-22T22:54:00.000-04:00Any ideas on how to smuggle moles onto the plane?Any ideas on how to smuggle moles onto the plane?talpiannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978075304795724185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-41927729286912734312008-05-22T21:12:00.000-04:002008-05-22T21:12:00.000-04:00OK. It'll be fun - seeing the pictures.OK. <BR/><BR/>It'll be fun - seeing the pictures.Robin S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03258459688300851984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-26434211905262215452008-05-22T21:00:00.000-04:002008-05-22T21:00:00.000-04:00I'll bring some pictures.I'll bring some pictures.Evil Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03879826770199639420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-47968625652666809962008-05-22T20:40:00.000-04:002008-05-22T20:40:00.000-04:00Happy hottiedays, um, sorry, holidays.Happy hottiedays, um, sorry, holidays.McKoalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01457446171624585099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-48035249692108020722008-05-22T20:32:00.000-04:002008-05-22T20:32:00.000-04:00Are you?Are you?Robin S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03258459688300851984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-70912396154219979952008-05-22T20:04:00.000-04:002008-05-22T20:04:00.000-04:00As long as EE isn't going to Texas this weekend, I...As long as EE isn't going to Texas this weekend, I'm good.<BR/><BR/>Are you?Robin S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03258459688300851984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-70864094950837254462008-05-22T18:37:00.000-04:002008-05-22T18:37:00.000-04:00Can we get tickets to the Brenda/Robin fight?Can we get tickets to the Brenda/Robin fight?nonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00415222406280230021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-72335943652787292472008-05-22T17:48:00.000-04:002008-05-22T17:48:00.000-04:00Still arriving Austin at the scheduled time, right...Still arriving Austin at the scheduled time, right? I'll see you there. And yes, I packed the pink ones.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17083327647412477394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-52150523423508612522008-05-22T09:32:00.000-04:002008-05-22T09:32:00.000-04:00I was under the impression that speculative fictio...I was under the impression that speculative fiction was what they are calling sci-fi and fantasy now so it sounds cooler.<BR/><BR/>Maybe that's just me though. Because it does sound cooler. I've got a story coming out this month is a speculative fiction journal, and it's fun to say.<BR/><BR/>EE, you do realize that none of these measures will replace your warm, acerbic presence on the site. But I love the image of an editors' retreat, so that's what I'll picture you doing.Kiersten Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05780265683043033609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-954938109144246512008-05-22T09:16:00.000-04:002008-05-22T09:16:00.000-04:00I have no idea what it is, Lyle.I have no idea what it is, Lyle.nonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00415222406280230021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-39989077912820720512008-05-22T08:40:00.000-04:002008-05-22T08:40:00.000-04:00This isn't the type of exercise that usually draws...This isn't the type of exercise that usually draws a multitude of submissions; however, let's limit it to three per person.Evil Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03879826770199639420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-18545766948614116692008-05-22T03:07:00.000-04:002008-05-22T03:07:00.000-04:00Thanks for looking after the blog while you're awa...Thanks for looking after the blog while you're away. Have fun wrestling those crocodiles!fairyhedgehoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141089706966852951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-40543210750832140962008-05-22T02:33:00.000-04:002008-05-22T02:33:00.000-04:00Don't worry, EE. Your loyal minions obey your ever...Don't worry, EE. Your loyal minions obey your every word.<BR/><BR/>I shall now find out how to edit 500 words down to 300. Maybe I could just omit all prepositions, articles and auxiliary verbs. That should do it.fairyhedgehoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141089706966852951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-76037004988850946712008-05-22T01:05:00.000-04:002008-05-22T01:05:00.000-04:00Do remember the 300-word limit. I've received anot...Do remember the 300-word limit. I've received another over 500.Evil Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03879826770199639420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-46881128230003183532008-05-22T00:59:00.000-04:002008-05-22T00:59:00.000-04:00Hey, have a safe trip! I forgot to say so earlier....Hey, have a safe trip! I forgot to say so earlier. Stay away from whiskey-swilling babies and blogging moms.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-64730229278761522482008-05-22T00:58:00.000-04:002008-05-22T00:58:00.000-04:00Nah, it'll be some editors' bonding weekend — clim...Nah, it'll be some editors' bonding weekend — climbing walls and wrestling crocodiles and stuff.Whirlochrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846196906206886945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-33382039818270525032008-05-21T22:08:00.000-04:002008-05-21T22:08:00.000-04:00Cool for you, Buff!And thanks for the acronym-onio...Cool for you, Buff!<BR/><BR/>And thanks for the acronym-onious help.<BR/><BR/>So, you think he's going to the WisCon instead of the BEA, huh? Who all goes to these things --<BR/>readers/writers/authors/editors/<BR/>publishers?Robin S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03258459688300851984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-61665221270229446042008-05-21T20:34:00.000-04:002008-05-21T20:34:00.000-04:00Lol, Robin.SLF is the Speculative Literature Found...Lol, Robin.<BR/><BR/>SLF is the <A HREF="http://www.speculativeliterature.org/" REL="nofollow">Speculative Literature Foundation</A>, and they're providing a dealer's table at WisCon for the sale of books and/or magazines produced by small presses who can't necessarily afford to attend, or can't spare the staff to attend.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.gudmagazine.com" REL="nofollow">GUD Magazine</A> is the magazine I work for/with. Issue Three, on the theme of "Mechanical Flight" comes out in June/July, edited by yours truly :).nonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00415222406280230021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-92194935689116315622008-05-21T20:26:00.000-04:002008-05-21T20:26:00.000-04:00As I recall you fly to dangerous places. Be safe.As I recall you fly to dangerous places. Be safe.Dave Fragmentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985158361431606939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-52363061805112925982008-05-21T18:03:00.000-04:002008-05-21T18:03:00.000-04:001.I need to go look up BEA and WisCon.2.So will yo...1.I need to go look up BEA and WisCon.<BR/><BR/>2.So will you post pictures from wherever, huh, huh?<BR/><BR/>3.It's really sweet of you to keep us babysat while you're gone.<BR/><BR/>4.<I>GUD will be on the SLF table. Take a photo of you and GUD! Go on! Even just your manly hand! Go on!</I> I would heartily agree with the Buffster if I had any idea what GUD or SLF meant. But I hope to know shortly.Robin S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03258459688300851984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-41318037703218046122008-05-21T16:56:00.000-04:002008-05-21T16:56:00.000-04:00Damn! I've just written 500 words not 300. I wish ...Damn! I've just written 500 words not 300. I wish I could count.<BR/><BR/>I wish I could write, too, but at this exact moment I wish I could count even more.fairyhedgehoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141089706966852951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-90883213796348681562008-05-21T14:41:00.000-04:002008-05-21T14:41:00.000-04:00Oh, that would be so cool if you posted pics. You...Oh, that would be so cool if you posted pics. You could waste a tremendous amount of time taking pictures that will never identify you to your adoring public, yet cause all sorts of hilarious commentaries...writtenwyrddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02280711822302493122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-76072699591197420152008-05-21T14:22:00.000-04:002008-05-21T14:22:00.000-04:00BEA seems more likely than WisCon somehow.Bah.BEA seems more likely than WisCon somehow.<BR/><BR/>Bah.nonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00415222406280230021noreply@blogger.com