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Huh, that's odd. Why does GR have no gender-neutral label? #dislike

Rhi's formative years were spent steeped in military culture, and many writing inspirations bear that mark – with a definitive twist. Though focusing mainly on science fiction and fantasy, Rhi enjoys spicing things up with a speculative mixture that sometimes defies an easy label. Next to Elizabeth Moon and Meredith Ann Pierce, Jane’s Defense and Popular Science are counted among still-strong influences. “I used to read these articles about cutting edge technology and science, and wonder what impact it would have on society and culture. How it would change us.”

Rhi's biggest failing is the inability to write a ‘short’ story – they may begin that way, but they rarely stay smal...more


I rarely recall much of any detail about my dreams anymore.

They dissipate the moment my conscious awareness reboots and comes back online.



This morning was different.

In living color, playing out before me as though I were an actor in a lead role of a theater production.

The edges of the stage, the curtain, invisible.

Immersed, I experienced every emotion, every touch, heard every word and musical... read more »
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Published on June 01, 2012 06:55
Average rating: 3.77 · 169 ratings · 69 reviews · 2 distinct works
Blacker than Black
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"Resist much, obey little."Walt Whitman
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"You were once wild here. Don’t let them tame you."Isadora Duncan
"Is it just me or is anyone else struggling with the delineation between "women" and "female identified" authors in the description here?

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Blacker than Black by Rhi Etzweiler
" Written by WhiteDaisy for Booked Up

This story developed slowly and with a really interesting complex plot. The whole concept of this story was simply amazing.

Black and Jhez where twins working on a Blue District. You could call them mutts, becaus... "
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If you're not sure you want to read this one...

You can read the first eleven chapters without paying for them.

The first six chapters are on Riptide's website, or here on mine. And check the "Blog Tour" archive on my website for the next five chapter...more
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“Me and my insatiable curiosity. If there's any justice in the world, I was a very good cat in a past life.”
Rhi Etzweiler, Blacker than Black

“Yeah, he’d yield. He was a bad cut of steak left on the open grill too long, though—the general’s teeth wouldn’t be enough to do the job.”
Rhi Etzweiler, Dark Edge of Honor

“What is it about humans that make us so prone to prejudice?”
Blue arches one of his unnaturally colored eyebrows and looks up to meet my gaze. “If we didn’t form prejudices, we wouldn’t be learning from our environment, you dolt. It’s an animal instinct. If a porcupine’s quill gets stuck in your hand once, you won’t be likely to go grabbing it again soon, right?”
Rhi Etzweiler, Blacker than Black

“The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it's indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it's indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it's indifference.”
Elie Wiesel

“We’re sick of hearing people say, “That band is so gay,” or “Those guys are fags.” Gay is not a synonym for shitty. If you wanna say something’s shitty, say it’s shitty. Stop being such homophobic assholes.”
Pete Wentz

“Nothing drives people crazier than seeing someone have a good fucking life.”
Chuck Palahniuk

“He’d do anything, absolutely everything for this man, suck him, kill, kill himself, run away, be something else, anything else, everything just blurred, darkness, a place inside that only held him and Dan. Nobody else, nothing else, no time, no place, no affiliations, no past, no future.”
Aleksandr Voinov, Special Forces - Soldiers

“We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be.”
May Sarton

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message 18: by Rhi

Rhi Etzweiler Melanie wrote: "thanks for the add! Blacker than Black looks amazing! *to read* !"

You're welcome, Melanie. Hope you enjoy it :)


message 17: by Melanie

Melanie Tushmore thanks for the add! Blacker than Black looks amazing! *to read* !


message 16: by Rhi

Rhi Etzweiler Oleg wrote: "Here comes the whispering wind: Congrats. ;)"

:) Thanks, dude. Glad you enjoyed it so much. That makes me happy.


message 15: by Aiko

Aiko Rhi wrote: "I messaged you some more smut. (Aren't they so cute together??)"

MMMmmmmmm smut :D And yes! I've def developed a taste for the flavor of these two! nomnomnom


message 14: by Rhi

Rhi Etzweiler Aiko wrote: "*sneak around looking for Dom and Brian* They best be here somewhere!"

I messaged you some more smut. (Aren't they so cute together??)


message 13: by Aiko

Aiko *sneak around looking for Dom and Brian* They best be here somewhere!


message 12: by Rhi

Rhi Etzweiler *waves*


message 11: by Rhi

Rhi Etzweiler Oleg wrote: "I'm gonna take a break from reading and watch Fast & Furious. ;)"

Oooh. Nice choice. I wanna stay home from horrid day job and watch that. *sighs*


message 10: by Aiko

Aiko I'm reading cute comics so I'm happy again now :p
I'm easily pleased, specially if I don't have to go outside. *glare out the window*


message 9: by Rhi

Rhi Etzweiler @Aiko: No moody and gloomy! Not allowed! Go read Cinnamon & Nutmeg again or something. :)

@Oleg: Doing good. Trying to focus on Frailty, but only managing to distract myself with #soldierporn on tumblr thus far. Heh. It's research. Totally.


message 8: by Aiko

Aiko Please don't take my illusions away Oleg.
It's been storming and raining/hail/sleet for something that feels like forever. And it's SO dark. I'm getting moody and gloomy.


message 7: by Aiko

Aiko Valid point.
And in a few months summer comes crawling, and the sun decides to take revenge and never go down.
It's pretty confusing all over the place to be honest.
Never day...then BAM..never night...
And the world actually finds it amusing that we drink the way we do.


message 6: by Aiko

Aiko Rhi wrote: "I wish. Holidays and I don't get on very well. November/December tends to be craptastic in terms of writerly productivity."

Me and my dad recently decided that we weren't celebrating Christmas, but Vinterjevndøgn (Winter solstice?) instead. The days are dark here north at the moment.


message 5: by Rhi

Rhi Etzweiler Aiko wrote: "*stomps around your corner of GR*

'tis so quiet here...If it's 'cause you're busy writing us stories please ignore me and continue :P"


I wish. Holidays and I don't get on very well. November/December tends to be craptastic in terms of writerly productivity.


message 4: by Aiko

Aiko *stomps around your corner of GR*

'tis so quiet here...If it's 'cause you're busy writing us stories please ignore me and continue :P


message 3: by Rhi

Rhi Etzweiler Aiko wrote: "Thanks for accepting my friendship ^^ Your book is keeping me awake Rhi! It's 6 in the morning here for crying out loud :p And I still have 30% to go..."

I am very glad you liked and enjoyed it so much, in the end. :)


message 2: by Aiko

Aiko Thanks for accepting my friendship ^^ Your book is keeping me awake Rhi! It's 6 in the morning here for crying out loud :p And I still have 30% to go...


message 1: by Rhi

Rhi Etzweiler Morg wrote: "Rhi needs more comment-love. :)"
OMG you stole my comment virginity, you EVOL PERZIN. =D


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