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DeSanto says that the film will be based on Generation One and set on Earth and that he's been rewatching all the cartoons and reading all the comics.
Thanks to Aint it Cool for the heads up.
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AUSTIN- Last Friday's Mega Millions® drawing produced one $35 million jackpot-winning ticket sold in Granbury, Texas.
By mid-afternoon Tuesday, no calls from anyone claiming to have the ticket had been received at the Texas Lottery®.
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What if an international climate change agreement could set the rules for years to come, driving greater emissions reductions, more renewable energy and energy efficiency and a shift away from fossil fuel?
A consortium of research organizations, ACT 2015, has been thinking hard about what structure, processes and rules would need to be put in place to create confidence and predictability of action under this agreement.
Later this week, the European Council will decide on a target to further reduce the EU's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.
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Leaders at this week's UN Climate Summit unveiled "The New York Declaration" on forests, which many hope will inject life into efforts to reverse forest loss.
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The UN Climate Summit brought together more than 125 heads of state and government officials—the largest-ever climate meeting of world leaders. Leaders clearly demonstrated their understanding that the impacts of climate change are real and costly, and that they no longer have to choose between economic growth and climate action—they go hand-in-hand.
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV)... What Is HPV? How Is HPV Detected? Can HPV Infection Be Prevented? How Are HPV Infections Treated? The Bottom Line NOTE: In the U.S., counseling and referrals are available on a national human papillomavirus (HPV) hotline. Call toll-free at 877-HPV-5868 (877-478-5868). What Is HPV? There are over 100 viruses known as human papilloma virus (HPV). They are common. One study found HPV in 77% of HIV-positive women.
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hpv infection (HPV, HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS AND HIV/AIDS, 2010)hello Dr. Frascino, I know that HIV is more your area of expertise but I was wondering if you knew anything about hpv. I was diagnosed with hpv about 10 years ago and was reading recently that some percentage of people actually clear the infection,...
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Is Lymphoma contagious???I realize you are not a vet. But, I have to ask, I feel foolish asking this.......but I have to. We have a 7 year old lab and he has Lymphoma. We are treating him with hopes of giving him and us another year together, I love him or would not be...
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The newest historical romance from Christy-winner Moser (Time Lottery) is an imaginative biography of the 19th-century Victorian poet Elizabeth Barrett on her way to becoming the wife of fellow poet Robert Browning and the author of the sublimely romantic sonnets from the Portuguese, of which the titular poem is best known. After her brother died in a sailing accident, the grief-stricken, sickly Barrett became a recluse who was spirited from her attic hideaway by Browning; the two wed and fled to Italy, and Elizabeth's control freak of a father disinherited her. The outlines of her life make a great story, but Moser is really challenged to make dramatic hay out of Elizabeth's recluse period. As a guilt-stricken Victorian invalid, Elizabeth leads a highly interior life, so the reader awaiting a grand love story needs patience. The name of her future husband doesn't enter the action until more than a third of the way into the book. Moser has done wonderful homework and shares snippets of what she found in an appendix. The text of Barrett Browning's sonnets are a true bonus. (June)Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.


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Adventure! Drama! Mystery! Humor! It's all here in the third TALES OF FORTANNIS anthology, A BARD DAY'S KNIGHT, featuring stories set in the world of my novels.
Here's what some prominent writers who got a preview said about this book:
"From the ridiculous to the sublime to the downright heartfelt and — at some instances — mildly terrifying, Ventrella's collection promises you that in Fortannis, anything and everything is up for grabs." — Tee Morris, author of the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences series
"A very readable collection of classic fantasy adventure." – Lawrence Watt-Evans, author of The Misenchanted Sword and the Annals of the Chosen series
Ryk Spoor decided to do a complete review rather than just a short blurb!:
"A Bard Day's Knight is the third anthology of stories in Michael Ventrella's world of Fortannis, a fantasy world that is both clearly part of the high fantasy tradition in its general makeup, but incorporates Ventrella's own touch to make it a much more living world, with its own traditions, a broad assortment of inhabitants ranging from furry, catlike gorbe to the more familiar humans, elves, and dwarves – though even the most familiar will have their own unique twists to offer.
Though the title is humorous, readers shouldn't be fooled into thinking that this is parody or comedy; while many stories have a lighthearted touch to them, others do not, and almost all of them have strongly serious elements.
The fourteen stories in this anthology compare, overall, very well with those in the prior anthologies; this is, in fact, the strongest of the three, with only one story that I felt was overall a weak tale, and the others ranging from quite good to brilliant.
What is really fascinating about an anthology like this is seeing what the world of Fortannis looks like through eyes with so many different perspectives. Old familiar friends are here – Ventrella's own squires Terin and Darlissa, Curso Brambletoes the clever, subtle hobling, exiled sellsword Sarlon and his companions Minnow and Mumblepeg – and new ones, including a unique view of the life of a rather unusual Goblin in "Shiny Savior", the eponymous and clever hero of "The Life and Death of Beryl Truesword", Brenlund in "Blinded" who has to overcome his preconceptions to save both himself and others from a terrible fate.
Most of the stories have strong voices – the characters that must drive the story quickly define themselves, telling us who they are and why they matter, whether they are noble, poor, human, goblin, warrior or sorceror – and the challenges they overcome loom large within the stories, whether they are threats to many or merely the problem of day-to-day survival.
The last anthology I think I gave four stars; this one is easily four and a half, perhaps five; I had a lot of fun reading A Bard Day's Knight, and anyone who enjoys fantasy adventure should too! – Ryk Spoor, author of Grand Central Arena and Phoenix Rising
A BARD DAY'S KNIGHT features the following tales:
Honor Battle by Michael A. Ventrella: Terin's decision to impersonate a poor farmer boy who has to participate in "trial by combat" backfires in more ways than one as he finds himself facing a familiar foe he can only beat through cunning and wit.
The Mystery of the Dead Cat in the Darkness by Bernie Mojzes: When the dead cat nailed to her door comes to life, bites her, infects her, and then runs off, Marin knows today will not be a normal day.
Dragon 142 by KT Pinto: The oddball quest of some ragtag adventurers is viewed through the eyes of a straight laced, haughty, smarter-than-thou gryphon.
Take Care on the Farfin by Jon Cory: On a deserted beach, a sellsword knight, a spotted dwarf and a beautiful elf discover that than there are worse things than being marooned.
A Matter of Death and Life by Mark Mensch: Even a cunning rogue like city-born Nigel Peaks has trouble from time to time and needs the help of a kind stranger to get out of a not-quite-dead woods.
The Dragon in the Kettle by Christine L. Hardy: Dragons are extinct, right? And if they did exist, they'd be terribly dangerous and illegal to own as well? So what is a poor blacksmith to do when she discovers that she has helped a baby dragon hatch in her own smithy?
Curso and the Passing Tree by Roy C. Booth and Brian Woods: Curso the hobling is helping a loved one prepare for his final hour, but there are creatures in the woods who will do everything to prevent a peaceful passing.
Blinded by Laurel Anne Hill: A young man whose only job is to be the official caretaker of mystical fish encounters a mysterious woman, a ruthless necromancer and life-threatening danger of the kind he's never seen before.
The Life and Death and Life of Beryl Truesword by Derek Beebe: Beryl Truesword traveled to the other side of the world to defeat an evil dictator, but how can she kill someone who can foresee the death of anyone and tell the future?
Shiny Savior by Shane Porteous: An unusual goblin discovers why sometimes it is better to follow your stomach instead of your curiosity.
The Ungrateful Undead by Beth W. Patterson: What happens when zombies retain a shred of their consciousness and are forced to perform against their will?
Jump Back into the Fight by Tera Fulbright: A group of unlikely adventurers spend an introspective, long, rainy night, then rise with the sun to face their fears.
The Twisted Forest by Angela Pritchett: A brave woman must face a group of evil gnomes to save one of her elven wards who has been kidnapped into the Tainted Forest.
Unscarred by Mike Strauss: How can a simple alchemist, untrained in combat, survive a brutal and deadly coming-of-age ceremony?
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On the weekend of February 27 – March 1, I will be a programming guest at Mysticon in Roanoke, Virginia. We went last year and had a blast and I'm happy to have been invited back.
The special guest this year is Sean Maher (from "Firefly") but I'm more interested in meeting Peter David, whose books I've always enjoyed. (My interview with him from a few years ago is here!) Also in attendance will be many of my friends, including some I have interviewed here on this blog: Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Gail Z. Martin, Mike McPhail, KT Pinto, Peter Prellwitz, Leona Wisoker, and Allen Wold.
And if you're a fan of my Fortannis anthologies, you'll find some of those authors as well (namely Davey Beauchamp, Danny Birt and Tera Fulbright, as well a few who will be in the forthcoming collection A BARD DAY'S KNIGHT — Angela Pritchett and the aforementioned KT Pinto).
Anyway, if you're there, be sure to say hi! I'll be on a bunch of panels and my artist wife Heidi Hooper will be judging the Masquerade competition and hosting some art panels as well.
Here is my current schedule:
The Top Animated Films of All Time (Friday 3 pm): A debate over the list of best animated films. Will our panel agree or will the discussion break out in fisticuffs? With Billy Flynn, Stuart Jaffee, Darin Kennedy, Genesis Moss
Fantasy World Building (Friday 6 pm): Whether it's creating entire new worlds or integrating your story into everyday life, fantasy writers can find inspiration in the smallest things that can lead to a whole new world of mystery and magic. How they do it, how they choose, how they are inspired, what fans love or hate, etc. With R.S. Belcher, Liz Long, Gail Z. Martin
Author Reading (Friday 7 pm): Michael A. Ventrella's humorous adventures are full of twists and turns. Come hear excerpts from his latest "Bloodsuckers: A Vampire Runs for President" and maybe his story about the Marx Brothers in Hell, depending on time.
All Dressed Up and Ready to LARP (Friday 8 pm): This panel is to give interested parties or parents an idea of what is involved in LARPing. With Owen Anderson, Jestin Jeffers, Robert Sohl
The Eye of Argon (Friday 10 pm): The worst science fiction story ever written gets a reading by our brave panel as they compete to go the longest without tripping over a misspelled word or laughing uncontrollably. Audience members are also encouraged to take a chance. Can you keep a straight face, especially when the panel begins acting out the story? With Peter David (maybe!), Gail Z. Martin, KT Pinto, Peter Prellwitz, Leona Wisoker
Tooting Your Own Horn With Social Media (Saturday 11 am): Done properly, self-promotion is an important part of building a career. Poorly executed, self-promotion can do more harm than good. Our panelists will discuss what works and doesn't work along with these common questions: Do book-signings really help a small author? Are bookmarks and/or postcards effective at garnering attention? Does a blog help or hurt an author? Does an author have to have a website? With Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Chris Kennedy, Liz Long, Steve Long
What Makes an Animated Film? (Sunday 11 am): With CGI in almost every film, the distinction between live-action and animated film is changing. Is "Guardians of the Galaxy" an animated film given that two of its main characters were animated? What about the Star Wars prequels? Does capture-motion count? The panel will discuss various animation styles and try to determine how one can judge what exactly is an animated film these days. With Emily Mottesheard, Christine Parker
Making Politics Work in Fiction (Sunday noon): Real world political narratives are filled with cultural revolutions, passionate speeches about social change, war, and intricate, Machievellian plots. How can you portray them convincingly in your story? From noble houses in fantasy worlds to galaxy-spanning empires in SF, how do you make them believable and engaging without burying your reader in the intricacies of your setting's political theory? With Stuart Jaffee, Tally Johnson, Thomas Monaghan, Gary Rinehart
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Derek Beebe interviews me on his blog this week. Check it out and leave a comment! (Bloggers love comments.)
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MICHAEL A. VENTRELLA: I am tremendously pleased to be interviewing Jim C. Hines today! Jim is best known as a fantasy novelist and the guy who did those gender-flipped SF/F cover poses. His first novel was GOBLIN QUEST, the tale of a nearsighted goblin runt and his pet fire-spider. After completing the goblin trilogy, Jim went on to write the "Princess" series, four books often described as a blend of Grimm's Fairy Tales with Charlie's Angels. He's currently working on the "Magic ex Libris" books, which follow the adventures of a magic-wielding librarian from northern Michigan. He's also the author of more than forty published short stories. His web page is here.
Let's talk about your latest news: The FABLE book, based on the best-selling game. How did that come about?
JIM C. HINES: The publisher contacted my agent to see if I'd be interested in writing the book. I'm guessing a lot had to do with my previously published work, particularly the GOBLIN QUEST series, which has some of the same fantasy and humor feel as the Fable game universe. My agent and I talked about the contract details, he went back and did a bit of negotiating, and voila – I got to write FABLE: BLOOD OF HEROES, which was a great deal of fun.
VENTRELLA: What kinds of limitations did they give you? In other words, how far away from the main narrative could you go?
HINES: I had a fair amount of freedom with the story. They wanted a book that would introduce the characters and the world, but I wasn't novelizing the plot of the game. I had to set the story in the world of Albion, and to use the characters from FABLE LEGEND, but I was able to introduce my own villains and secondary characters, my own plotline, and even my own quirky little town.
VENTRELLA: What is it like writing a story that has already been written, with characters you didn't develop? Did you find it liberating ("Hooray! I don't have to spend months working all the details out!") or confining ("Dammit, I want the character to do this but I am limited by what someone else wrote first!") or somewhere inbetween?
HINES: I was hoping it would be a bit easier to write pre-existing characters, but as far as I can tell, nothing about writing ever ends up being easy. Lionhead came up with some interesting and entertaining characters. Sometimes it was fun to play with ideas I wouldn't have necessarily come up with on my own. But there were also moments when I wanted to do something with a given character and couldn't, because it didn't fit with what Liongate had set up.
VENTRELLA: Assuming that this is like other games, your character could make different choices which could change the ending completely. How did you approach this?
HINES: I haven't played LEGEND, but I've played some of the other FABLE games and read some of the previous tie-in books, so I was definitely thinking about the emphasis on choice. I tried to include some moments for the characters where they had a clear and important choice to make. Trust this character or don't? Fight or flee? Kill or capture?
VENTRELLA: Who do you think the audience is for these kinds of books?
HINES: Well, we want it to appeal to fans of FABLE. First and foremost, I hope that all the hard-core chicken-chasers will approve. But if I've done my job well, you shouldn't have to be familiar with the games to enjoy the book. If you like fantasy and quirky humor, you too can be part of the audience!
VENTRELLA: What will people who have already played the game get out of it?
HINES: Right now the game is still in beta testing. I don't know if the book will come out before the game, or how that schedule will work. So it's possible this could be the first real point of entry into FABLE LEGENDS world. For those who have played the previous games or participated in the beta, my hope is that they'll get some insight into the characters, some exploration of Albion and its history, and a new adventure to enjoy.
VENTRELLA: Let's talk about the "Goblin Quest" series. Where did the idea for that originate?
HINES: I guess I've always had a soft spot for the underdogs, and it's hard to get more underdogged than the goblins. How many goblins got slaughtered in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies, just for being in the wrong place at the wrong time? So I really liked the idea of taking this scrawny, nearsighted goblin runt and doing a typical fantasy adventure from his point of view, with all of his questions about fantasy logic and this so-called "heroism" stuff.
VENTRELLA: What inspired the "Princess" series?
HINES: Those books were for my daughter, who went through a princess phase when she was younger. Some of the movies, and a lot of the merchandise, all stressed that a princess has to look pretty and be rescued and so on. I wanted stories about princesses who teamed up and kicked butt and beat the witch and saved the prince. I also wanted to play with the older fairy tales, and to do something fun with it, like turning Sleeping Beauty into a ninja, or letting Snow White run around doing mirror magic.
VENTRELLA: I've blogged about humor in fiction, and feel that tooLibr many authors think that if your characters crack jokes then you can't make serious points or make them ever seem to be in danger. Since humor is a part of your work, how do you approach it? How do you find the right balance?
HINES: Humor and serious go quite well together. Just ask Joss Whedon. The contrast between humor and fear/pain/tragedy can make both more powerful. You don't want to let the humor undermine the tension, but that's just a matter of practice and learning how to write it. Human beings crack jokes. Even in dark times. Especially in dark times. It's one of the ways we cope. Completely stripping that out of a story feels dishonest and hollow to me.
VENTRELLA: You haven't avoided talking about politics on Facebook and your blog. Do you ever worry that this may alienate readers?
HINES: It's weird. A fair amount of what I talk about are things like sexual harassment and racism and sexism, stuff I'd have assumed most people agreed were bad, regardless of politics. But it's the internet, so everyone seems to get assigned to one "side" or the other, and that's the end of that. It's definitely cost me some readers. But I think these are important things to talk about, and I've ended up with a bit of a platform to do so. It would feel like a betrayal not to do so. I try not to be a dick about things, but it doesn't matter how polite and "civilized" you are. There's always someone who'll get pissed off at you.
VENTRELLA: How much of writing is innate? In other words, do you believe there are just some people who are born storytellers but simply need to learn technique? Or can anyone become a good writer?
HINES: I think practice and skill are far more important and useful than talent. Looking back, I don't know how much of where I started was actual talent vs. skills I'd picked up over my life, from reading and telling jokes and getting a pretty good education and so on. But wherever you start, pretty much all of us have to work to improve before we become Good Writers™.
VENTRELLA: What criticism of your work do you disagree with the most?
HINES: I try not to disagree with criticism, as a general rule. Once my book is out there, it's up to the reader what they find in the story. Who am I to say they're wrong?
That said, it annoys me to be told I only included a non-white or non-straight character as part of an "agenda," or to push some mysterious "message" down people's throats. Acknowledging the existence of people who aren't exactly like me isn't a message. And choosing to exclude people who aren't like you from your stories is lazy, lousy writing.
VENTRELLA: Which of your characters was the hardest to write and why?
HINES: Lena Greenwood, the dryad character from the LIBRIOMANCER books. I've been working to get her character right for at least a decade. The way I wrote her and her backstory is problematic as hell. This series deals with the magic of books, and Lena was "born" as a sexual servant, one who gains in strength and independence over the course of the series. There's a lot I've tried to do with her journey, but it's so easy to mess up, and I know I've made mistakes along the line. For some people, she's their absolute favorite character, but she's been tough to write.
VENTRELLA: Writers are told to "write what you know." What does this mean to you?
HINES: I prefer to flip it to "know what you write." Do your research, and make sure you know what you're talking about.
VENTRELLA: What do you do to avoid "info dumps"?
HINES: Mostly, I try to pay attention to when I'm getting bored while writing the story. There's nothing wrong with exposition and info dumps from time to time, as long as it's interesting. But the moment I start getting bored, that's a clue to look more closely at the story and figure out why.
VENTRELLA: When going through second and third drafts, what do you look for? What is your main goal?
HINES: My first draft is when I get a sense of the book's structure. I can't hold an entire novel in my head, and outlines help, but they only work so-so. Once I've finished that first draft and know more or less how the book goes, I can go back and start developing the characters better, cleaning up plot problems, and generally delving deeper into the story.
VENTRELLA: Science Fiction doesn't seem to be selling as much as fantasy these days, including urban fantasy and all the varieties. Why do you think that is?
HINES: Not a clue. I think it depends on where you look, too. Are superheroes science fiction? If so, then Marvel's films are blowing away most of what's out there. Video games? Paranormal romance vs. sword and sorcery? I try not to worry too much about what's hot this year, and to just write stories I love.
VENTRELLA: Do you think it is important to start by trying to sell short stories or should a beginning author jump right in with a novel?
HINES: I was told you have to write short stories first, and I spent years doing that before really trying to write novels. That was Bad Advice. There's no one right way to learn, and while short fiction used to be the "traditional" road for breaking into novels, these days I'd tell people to write whatever the heck they want. Enjoy short stories? Do that. Prefer books? Start writing them.
VENTRELLA: Do you think short stories are harder to write than novels?
HINES: I think they're different. For me, short stories are much faster to write. You know, on account of being shorter. I like that. But you have some of the same challenges of characterization and worldbuilding and so on.
VENTRELLA: What's your opinion on self-publishing?
HINES: I like anything that gives authors more options, and gives readers more ways to find stories they love. I could do without the religious crusades about the One True Way to publish, though.
Most of my books are through DAW, a commercial publisher in New York. I've also self-published some electronic chapbooks, as well as a mainstream novel and a fantasy novel project that … well, let's just say RISE OF THE SPIDER GODDESS probably wouldn't have found a home at most self-respecting publishing houses.
VENTRELLA: In this market, with the publishing industry changing daily, how important is the small press?
HINES: I think the small impress has been and continues to be important. They have more ability to take chances and to take on projects that might not sell huge numbers, but are important and powerful nonetheless.
VENTRELLA: What sort of advice would you give an un-agented author with a manuscript?
HINES: Finish the manuscript, and do some research. Learn how agented and unagented authors built their careers. Learn the pitfalls of different paths. Read Writer Beware and other writing blogs and resources. There's no one right way to do this, but there are definitely some wrong ways to be aware of!
VENTRELLA: What's the worst piece of writing advice you ever got?
HINES: You have to write short stories before you can write novels.
VENTRELLA: What's the best piece of writing advice you ever got?
HINES: I don't know that it's a specific piece of advice so much as a general attitude of persistence. Writing is hard, and there are times it will wear you down. Most of the successful authors I know are the ones who got stubborn and just kept writing.
VENTRELLA: What advice would you give to a starting writer that you wish someone had given to you?
HINES: Have fun. Find your own voice, and your own passion. I spent years trying to write the books and stories I thought I was "supposed" to be writing, but it wasn't until I said the heck with it and started having fun with this goofy little goblin and his flaming pet spider that I really found myself as a writer. Coincidentally, that's the first book I sold. Go figure.
VENTRELLA: Who do you like to read? Who are your favorite authors?
HINES: It depends on when you ask! Terry Pratchett, Janet Kagan, Nnedi Okorafor, Seanan McGuire… Heck, I'm on Goodreads. You can see my shelves here.
VENTRELLA: What projects are you working on now? What can we expect next from you?
HINES: I'm working on the fourth LIBRIOMANCER book, which is called REVISIONARY and should be out in February of 2016. I'm also finishing up the copy-edits on FABLE: BLOOD OF HEROES. Beyond that, I'm starting on INVISIBLE 2, which will be a collection of essays about representation in science fiction and fantasy. I've also got several anthology invites waiting for me to write short stories. So basically, I'm in no danger of getting bored any time soon!
VENTRELLA: With a time machine and a universal translator, who would you invite to your ultimate dinner party?
HINES: I'm not actually much of a party person, so I'd probably keep it small. Maybe David Tennant and my wife to start with. (So that my wife could meet David Tennant, which would make me the Best Husband Ever. And also because I'm a bit of a fanboy myself.) Janet Kagan, who was something of a mentor for me, but passed away before I could meet her in person. I'd also want to invite someone who can actually cook, you know? Oh, and maybe Gutenberg, because he's one of the characters in my current series, and if I got him to sign one of those books, it would be a pretty awesome memento!
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MICHAEL A. VENTRELLA: I am pleased to be interviewing Eoin Colfer today, whose "Artemis Fowl" books I've enjoyed for years (although I have not read THE FINAL GUARDIAN – I know, I know, it's been out for a while now so I have no excuse)… Other titles include THE WISH LIST, THE SUPERNATURALIST, and the "Legends" series for younger readers. Eoin's books have won numerous awards including The British Children's Book of the Year, The Irish Book Awards Children's Book of the Year and The German Children's Book of the Year. The BBC made a hit series based on his book "Half Moon Investigations". In 2009, Eoin was commissioned by Douglas Adams' estate to write AND ANOTHER THING…, the concluding episode of the HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY series, which became a worldwide bestseller. Eoin also writes crime novels featuring Irish bouncer Daniel McEvoy. The third and final book in his WARP sci-fi series will be released in Summer 2015. Eoin is currently serving as Ireland's Children's Laureate and wears the medal at all times, even in the bath.
First: Will there finally be an Artemis Fowl movie? It seems that it has been in the planning stages for many years now… What's the latest scoop?
EOIN COLFER: The Artemis movie has been in the planning stages for almost 15 years. There have been dozens of scripts, several directors and even casting search through Ireland. As far as I know the studios finally have a script they are happy with and it has been sent to a select few directors. So fingers crossed one of them will sign on the dotted line.
VENTRELLA: Where did the inspiration for Fowl come from?
COLFER: I have always been drawn to the dark side — or at least the characters who inhabit the dark side. I find these guys make interesting subjects. I have always preferred Captain Hook to Peter Pan and Hannibal Lecter to Clarice Starling. The specific inspiration for Artemis came from a photo of my brother Donal in a suit when he was making his first Communion. There was a devilish look on his face gave me the idea for a child criminal mastermind.
VENTRELLA: Many juvenile series never allow their characters to age or change. When creating Fowl, did you consider a long-term development where he gradually matured and realized some of his past mistakes or did that sort of evolve on its own?
COLFER: To be honest, I had a vague idea that I would like to do a series if anyone bought the first one. After that it went in stages. First I signed for three. Then three more, then two singles. So each adventure was pretty much standalone, like the Bond books. I realized that the thread would have to be Artemis's development and so I built in a little aging into every book. Sometimes a week went by between adventures, sometimes a year. By the end of eight books, Artemis had aged just over three years.
VENTRELLA: How much of the series was planned out in advance?
COLFER: I plan each book just before I start, but I do keep a file open for the next book into which I jot random ideas as they occur and hope that my subconscious knits them together. This actually works sometimes.
VENTRELLA: Is THE LAST GUARDIAN really the final book in the series or can you imagine coming back to the character? Or maybe a series with one or more of the other characters? ("The Butlers!")
COLFER: That is a good idea. I might steal that. I am definitely finished with Artemis but I have always said that there are a few characters that could carry their own book. I was thinking of the Fowl Twins as they grow older and more nefarious, they could discover the fairy world all over again.
VENTRELLA: Speaking of final books that aren't, what special problems did you face when writing the sixth book to the HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY series? (For instance, having to deal with a cast that died in the previous book?)
COLFER: The major problem was my own insecurity. As soon as I agreed to it I wondered 'why the hell did I do that?' as did most of the internet. I never worried about the continuity of the storyline as Douglas had already invented the perfect solution: This is simply another parallel universe. It was his Bobby waking up in the shower solution, except more scientific(ish).
VENTRELLA: In AND ANOTHER THING… Arthur takes a backseat to Zaphod, who seems to be the main character in much of the book. How did you decide who to center the plot around?
COLFER: I have always loved Zaphod. He is so selfish and narcissistic, and exactly the kind of character who is a hoot to write. Also I thought the idea of celebrity for being outrageous worked really well in a modern context.
VENTRELLA: What is your favorite HITCHIKER'S version? Book? Radio show? TV show? Movie? (What did you think of that movie, anyway?)
COLFER: My favourite books are numbers 1 and 2. But I have a soft spot for the radio shows and I Was lucky enough to be allowed to play the cow in the South Bank staging (maybe they were trying to tell me something). I liked a lot of things about the movie. I thought the cast was wonderful. I wish they had put some of the original TV cast in somewhere though. Also at the end of the day, it wasn't funny enough.
VENTRELLA: Will there be a seventh book? If not, why not?
COLFER: When Douglas's family asked me to finish off the series they said that Douglas had wanted to end it more positively, and also they wished to bring the series back to the forefront of UK sci-fi. I don't think it had ever been away but when AND ANOTHER THING came out, the entire series went back into the charts so I felt I had done what I set out to do. I don't consider my book the official ending, I consider it a tribute that reminded people of this amazing series. I think someone with a profile should do one every five years or so, but not me. One is a tribute but two is trying to take over and no-one could ever replace Douglas Adams..
VENTRELLA: How is writing for graphic comics different? What limitations are there?
COLFER: I write them pretty much the same way with my writing partner Andrew Donkins, then he slices the story into picture sized chunks. I am spoiled really. I love graphic novels and we are doing our first original one this year.
VENTRELLA: I'm working on a steampunk novel now, so I am interested in your new WARP series. What intrigued you about this story?
COLFER: I was inspired by a very old ITV series called "The Tomorrow People". I loved the ides that people could arrive from the future armed with a bit of extra knowledge that would be a terrible advantage in the wrong hands and so of course I put it in the wrong hands. And as a reader and writer I have always loved Victorian London.
VENTRELLA: Why do you think steampunk is popular now? What is it that makes it appealing?
COLFER: I think these things go in cycles. It was magical fantasy for a few years, then vampires, then dystopia and steampunk is rising now. You just have to write what you write and avoid jumping on bandwagons because that wagon will have moved on by the time you get there. I was very lucky that my first magical book, THE WISH LIST, came out just before the "Harry Potter" boom and so I was in the right place and the right time. Thanks JK.
VENTRELLA: How did you first become interested in writing?
COLFER: My parents were both writers. My dad was a noted historian and my mother has a women's group who write stage plays, so there was no escape for me.
VENTRELLA: How did you get started? What was your first story or book published?
COLFER: My very first page to be published was an illustrated crossword for an annual when I was in college. I was paid £10. It was the last time I would ever be paid for artwork.
VENTRELLA:How much of writing is innate? In other words, do you believe there are just some people who are born storytellers but simply need to learn technique? Or can anyone become a good writer?
COLFER: That is a hard question. I think most writers really have to work at it. It took me 13 years of constant writing to get to a stage where I was worth publishing. There has to be some spark there I think to elevate the books to another level and I see that in other writers all the time, but never myself. Reading my own books during public readings wince and I even edit as I go.
VENTRELLA: What is your writing process? Do you outline heavily or just jump right in, for instance?
COLFER: I do an outline, nothing too serious, a few pages maybe and then jump in. Recently I find myself writing out of order and doing whatever excites me straight away.
VENTRELLA: Do you find yourself creating a plot first, a character first, or a setting first? What gets your story idea going?
COLFER: It is nearly always character with me. I think of an interesting protagonist and build the story around them, but very often it is the supporting characters who tend to take over.
VENTRELLA: Writers are told to "write what you know." What does this mean to you?
COLFER: I think it is a good idea for the first book or two to stick to an area with which you are familiar or have some facility. After that throw off your shackles I say.
VENTRELLA: What do you do to avoid "info dumps"?
COLFER: I try to layer info as I go, and let the character's personality speak through his/her actions. No-one wants ten pages of exposition, unless you can do it like Conan Doyle and make it a story within a story.
VENTRELLA: When going through second and third drafts, what do you look for? What is your main goal?
COLFER: I want to streamline and pare back the language. Less is more where writing is concerned unless it is specifically part of the character or narrator's personality.
VENTRELLA: What criticism of your work do you disagree with the most?
COLFER: I think I found it hurtful when some reviewers thought Artemis Fowl was a dangerous book for children to read, as I thought it was quite tame. Luckily that opinion has died off mostly. I also felt wounded when I was accused of writing the HITCHHIKER for a payday when actually I wrote it as a labor of love and took a large pay cut.
VENTRELLA: Science Fiction doesn't seem to be selling as much as fantasy these days, including urban fantasy and all the varieties. Why do you think that is?
COLFER: I think sc-fi will have its day again. Maybe Star Wars will bring it back. I think Dr. Who certainly helps.
VENTRELLA: Do you think it is important to start by trying to sell short stories or should a beginning author jump right in with a novel?
COLFER: That depends on the author. I think short stories are really difficult to write and not a practice ground for novel writing as people might think. It is up to the individual I think.
VENTRELLA: What's your opinion on self-publishing?
COLFER: I was a bit condescending towards it, but I have a good friend who sells thousands on Amazon and keeps all the cash, so I am opening my eyes to its merits. But I think like traditional publishing, it is swamped by product.
VENTRELLA: In this market, with the publishing industry changing daily, how important is the small press?
COLFER: Small presses are vital for publishing quality works which might not have a shot in the blockbuster world. I have two books with Barrington Stoke who do gorgeous print runs and I hope to do more with them. I could probably make a few bob more going with a big publisher but I love what Barrington do so much. I will have those editions forever.
VENTRELLA: What sort of advice would you give an un-agented author with a manuscript?
COLFER: I would tell them to work those first 50 pages till their fingers bleed and their brains ache, then find an agent.
VENTRELLA: What's the worst piece of writing advice you ever got?
COLFER: I was told by a person in the industry once that I should never write fiction about minorities as I would limit my audience.
VENTRELLA: What's the best piece of writing advice you ever got?
COLFER: A friend and co-writer once advised me to write the story that my brain could not keep inside for much longer.
VENTRELLA: What projects are you working on now? What can we expect next from you?
COLFER: I am editing the last WARP book which is coming out in June and working on a graphic novel with Andrew Donkin and Giovanni Rigaono. After that, IMAGINARY FRED, a picture book with Oliver Jeffers, comes out in October.
VENTRELLA: With a time machine and a universal translator, who would you invite to your ultimate dinner party?
COLFER: Freddie Mercury, Arthur Conan Doyle, Kate Bush, Kyril Bonfiglioli and Patricia Highsmith.
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Allgaier made his second start at Atlanta Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Allgaier qualified the No. 51 BRANDT Chevy 16th for the Folds of Honor 500. Under very cool weather conditions, Allgaier completed the day with a 20th-place finish, hscottmotorsports.com reports.
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The Second Amendment is NOT About Personal Protection
September 25, 1789, was the date the Bill of Rights were initially proposed to congress by James Madison. These were ten amendments that would go on to ratify the Constitution. The Bill of Rights are widely misconstrued in purpose. This is by design by our current politicians. Most think that the Bill of Rights are rights given by the government to the people. This furthers the argument that they can be changed whenever congress wants.
Not at all. The whole purpose of the Bill of Rights is to set limits on government actions in regard to personal liberties. As in, the government shouldn't be able to touch these at all. The government gives you permission to drive your car on public roadways. They could take that away, but not free speech nor…
Enter the second amendment. Going along with the theory that the founding fathers were not stupid… They included the second amendment to protect all other amendments.
I am sick and tired of hearing the same argument over and over again that the second amendment is about personal protection. While that sounds nice, it absolutely gives the other side of the issue an argument that types of guns should be outlawed. You don't need a thirty round magazine to protect yourself. Stop saying you do.
The only reason you would ever need a thirty round magazine is the only reason the founding fathers included the 2nd amendment in the Bill of Rights. Which was to protect the people from the government. The second amendment is the only thing protecting the most important amendment, the freedom of speech.
"To disarm the people is the most effectual way to enslave them." George Mason
They feel like they can take our guns away because we already encouraged them to take all of our other rights away with things like the USAPATRIOT act. You can't be for something as liberty infringing as that, yet be for gun ownership.
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Submitted by admin 3389 days 16 hours 57 min ago
Comments added to RSS feeds
Now the commented items are added to the RSS feeds so that it's possible to see what have been commented recently.
Submitted by marc.battyani 3329 days 20 hours 47 min ago
unicode possibilities
It would be nice if cl-user would display unicode input for CJK text. With PCL and On Lisp getting new printings in Japan, it might be beneficial to attract more brain-share from that side of the world. Would this be considered out of cl-user.net's scope?
Submitted by charliemac 2425 days 14 hours 31 min ago
Perhaps it would be interesting to open up a "universities" category (or subcategory of Organization) to list universities that teach lisp?
Submitted by informatimago 2418 days 5 hours 48 min ago
re: universities
This is a good idea. Done.
Submitted by marc.battyani 2415 days 10 hours 2 min ago
re: unicode possibilities
I have to think about it.
The use of English as the standard language is prefered so that the information is useable by most lispers.
I don't mind some other language content though.
Submitted by marc.battyani 2415 days 9 hours 34 min ago
Change descriptions may accept invalid characters
Attempting to view the "Last Modified Items" RSS feed in the Google Chrome browser gives the error: "error on line 10 at column 2048: PCDATA invalid Char value 12". Adding the feed in Mozilla Thunderbird: "<feed URL> is not a valid feed."
Submitted by WalterGR 1542 days 16 hours 33 min ago
Repository access
Many sites have a link to view the repository such as:
Source code repository http://common-lisp.net/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi/?cvsroot=cl-semantic
however, I can't find any place that describes how to convert that link into something that can be used to actually check out the source code. I'm very suppressed this hasn't been an issue before.
Submitted by blake1024 1177 days 5 hours 14 min ago