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i wish that they had something like that here in Qld wishing i still lived in Broken Hill then i wouldn't have to travel too far.
major bummer ">

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Hey Steve,

Hmm, how to read my work?? Well, right at the moment I am still extremely jealous of it, but there is a bit up at the writers forum at voyager online... it was posted a while back and has been pushed off the front page, but it's still there if you go looking through all of the posts. Titled Circle. It's a tidbit that I wrote ages ago, from a dream and the story is still growing in me noggin.

And I don't know about me giving advice. Fiona is fabulous at it though. She's the one who really got me going in the right direction. "> Very inspiring lady.

I hail from sunny Queensland, central coast area... ah.. the tropics... love 'em (except this particular town... wouldn't mind escaping it really).

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it's getting hot in here
so take off all your clothes

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im a victorian, though i support the eagles! *duks blunt objects* dont ask me about it! i just do okay! ">

and dont poke fun at me crusie! you're just as bad as me!

"red flower, blue thorns, red flower, blue thorns, this would be SO much easier if i wasnt colourblind!"

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Well, I'm telling you all this because it's the "done" thing at an author's website but as only Obelixx is in my hometown, it really only applies to him but Big O, don't feel obliged. I may even feel less nervous not knowing a soul out there!

First Wednesday in November, Mostly Books of Mitcham is holding a dinner at Lenzerheide to meet Fiona McIntosh and learn more about her (gulp!).

See Lisa what you have to prepare yourself for! At least I'm warning you - nobody warned me! Anyway, lovely gang at Mostly Books and I'm going to stare down my fear of public speaking and do it for them - a truly hardworking and committed independent bookstore.

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I have a friend who has a fear of eating in front of other people. Hope you don't feel that way as well as having the fear of public speaking. ">

I just had a brilliant idea. IF (big if) I get published, we can pretend that my name is just a second pen name for you (like Robin Hobb and Megan Lindholm) and you can do all my public appearances. Yeah, that sounds great. ">

Hope your dinner goes well. And Obelixx has to go!! You have to support the team!

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"You risk tears if you let yourself be tamed."
The Little Prince - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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Ha ha CL - no way! Lenzerheide is old establishment restaurant in Adelaide suburb of Hawthorn. The sort of place you take your mum and dad for an anniversary bash but where you can also count on superb, big calorie food.

None of her regulars are fantasy readers so it's going to be interesting - possibly a cosy meal between me and the Big O and then I'll get up and talk loudly at him from the podium.

By the way we all love Robinson's Bookshop in Melbourne because Emily the fantasy specialist has given Betrayal and Revenge a seriously good review in her monthly newsletter.

All our gang in Melbourne - feel free to buy your books from Emily!

p.s. no...no...no Lisa. You are going to feel fear like I have. Being a writer is easy, pushing out a trilogy is simple....standing in front of a pile of strangers and trying to get them to buy your books because of what pearls of wisdom fall out of your mouth is the test. You see, you can no longer be just a writer - you have to be a performer. (Evil laugh) You must suffer alongside me!!!!!

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Sounds very interesting Fiona, I wish you the best of luck. But may I ask where is Lenzerheide..... who knows I might show up ">

Snowy

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well no.. you dont have to do as fiona does... there were some really good recluse writers... but if you go that road... youll have to be a 100% recluse... no going out of the house... build a tall fence around the house.possibly a mote..... pay some kid to bring you stuff and keep the blinds closed all the time..

problem solved.

although your book would have to be beyond brilliant.. we're talking something that will be considered a classic... something teachers would make students read in school... because i doubt publishers like crazy people....

ASTEROID B-612 AIM: LCHAOS1 Fionamcintosh #10 - 22nd Apr 2002 21:41:00 Forum Moderator Total Posts: 903 Last Online: 1st Jun 2004 21:40:00 Registered: 14th May 2004 00:00:00 Send Message? Post: Reply | Quote I shall get to Brisbane one day, I promise. Hope that's not too far. We all talk about the capital cities as though they're around the corner for everyone! Dsmazdagtr #11 - 28th Jun 2002 18:34:00 Member Total Posts: 49 Last Online: 6th Aug 2002 19:48:00 Registered: 15th May 2004 00:00:00 Send Message? Post: Reply | Quote Fiona Well, I disagree. The lovely Lenzheide is a wonderful restaurant. Nice people eat there and asa fantasy reader myself... I enjoy the cuisine. So, don't judge your readers by their palate please? Where do I manage to buy some tickets for this wonderful feast. Dinner with the author ... now thats someting to look forward too. Cya Steve Crusie #12 - 28th Jun 2002 22:38:00 Member Total Posts: 326 Last Online: 26th Mar 2008 00:12:24 Registered: 14th May 2004 00:00:00 Send Message? Post: Reply | Quote Welcome DSMAZ... DSMAZD.... ok Fine Welcome Steve "> Fiona has just run away today (see post in the general forum). She will be back shortly so we can keep this post at the top of the forum so she can answer you when she gets back. Anyway as I said welcome to the board. Its always good to have new people around. So tell us how did you find us? Post well and prosper Crusie .............................. a little less conversation a little more action Lisahy #13 - 28th Jun 2002 23:10:00 Member Total Posts: 223 Last Online: 19th Apr 2004 16:34:00 Registered: 14th May 2004 00:00:00 Send Message? Post: Reply | Quote Hiya Steve!! Heh, interesting user name you have there. I think I will go with Crusie on this one and just say Steve... "> Dsmazdagtr #14 - 7th Jul 2002 22:11:00 Member Total Posts: 49 Last Online: 6th Aug 2002 19:48:00 Registered: 15th May 2004 00:00:00 Send Message? Post: Reply | Quote Ok Mate I am from Adelaide and not sure why that user name comes up... Bugger! Well I sent Fiona an email one time and she replied... and then i read her work.. she is brilliant isn't she? Thanks for the warm welcome and I hope you guys are gentle with me. Steve Dsmazdagtr #15 - 7th Jul 2002 22:13:00 Member Total Posts: 49 Last Online: 6th Aug 2002 19:48:00 Registered: 15th May 2004 00:00:00 Send Message? Post: Reply | Quote Lisa I ddin't select the user name it just happened... I am not too good on computers. Hey how do i get the opportunity to get to read your work...? Good luck with your writing and I hope to see you published soon. One day maybe you will give me your professional opinion of my writing. Hahah Anyway where do all the guys on the board come from? Steve Crusie #16 - 7th Jul 2002 22:38:00 Member Total Posts: 326 Last Online: 26th Mar 2008 00:12:24 Registered: 14th May 2004 00:00:00 Send Message? Post: Reply | Quote Hey you are welcome Steve. Fiona has that way of making you feel comfortable doesn't she? Hmmm now I think we have to start working on the numbers thing. To many croweaters here "> I am from WA myself. My little blue and white cat under my name is from geelong. .............................. a little less conversation a little more action Big-hills #17 - 8th Jul 2002 17:22:00 Member Total Posts: 307 Last Online: 11th Oct 2004 10:02:05 Registered: 14th May 2004 00:00:00 Send Message? Post: Reply | Quote Looks like there are more and more of us Adelaidians appearing on the board. Come time for the luncheon Fiona will have a whole tribe of us there to cheer her on and ask all those tough questions every author loves to be asked. Fionamcintosh #18 - 14th Jul 2002 19:22:00 Forum Moderator Total Posts: 903 Last Online: 1st Jun 2004 21:40:00 Registered: 14th May 2004 00:00:00 Send Message? Post: Reply | Quote Okay, have a firm date at last. This is dinner at the Lenzerheide Restaurant at 146 Belair Road, Hawthorn in South Australia (sorry to all the folks who live elsewhere) November 6 at 7.30pm Cost I believe is $30 per head. No one need feel obliged as I'm sure we'll all get to meet once Destiny is out and signings are happening. (I figure if you're buying the book - for which I'm sincerely grateful - you really don't need to pay to meet me but there it is for anyone interested). I will let you know as soon as I know about signing at Borders, etc. Soldier #19 - 14th Jul 2002 21:55:00 Member Total Posts: 24 Last Online: 17th Jul 2002 16:41:00 Registered: 15th May 2004 00:00:00 Send Message? Post: Reply | Quote I for one will be there... where can we but tickets or whatever from? Cheers Steve Page 1 of 1. Subscribe to Category | Subscribe to Forum | Subscribe to Topic | Reply to Topic xHTML CSS WAI 508 Top