Q&A with Josh Lanyon discussion
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What Are you Reading?
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Also started The Man in the Queue. Very good so far."
Man in the Queue was a shocker in its day. ;-)
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John wrote: "Johanna wrote: The other book I'm reading is Julie Bozza's The Apothecary's Garden which so many of you have liked. I'm only 25% through, but I already like the slow, comfortable pace of the story ..."I'm a bit behind on this topic, but I'm catching up! I have both The Apothecary's Garden and Make Do and Mend, and I'm very much looking forward to reading them both when I am in the right headspace. I loved Julie Bozza's Butterfly Hunter so much, precisely because of that low-key, gentle quality some of you have mentioned. It was such a comfortable, beautiful story. I'm excited to read more from her.
Jordan wrote: "Feral wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Well, there is always the American radio show about Lake Woebegone. I think there's a book too. And these stories usually are pretty funny."You're looking for The Prairie Home Comp..."
Yes! That. It's been YEARS since I listened to that. It used to be a family thing. We would all listen to it together when I was younger. "
Me too! My parents were big fans of Garrison Keillor's, so we always listened to "Prairie Home" together when I was growing up. When I listen to it nowadays, which is pretty rare, I always get a bit nostalgic. He's written quite a collection of Lake Woebegone books (I've read a few) and they're pretty amusing and all in the same vein as the show. Though, Garrison Keillor when he isn't doing the Lake Woebegone stuff is very different--a bit dark, a bit sensual, a bit poetic.
Karen wrote: "So I have this internal critique/monologue going on as I read, my m/m version of Mystery Science Theater. ; ) http://www.mst3k.com/"I love MST3K. Haven't seen it in so many years. I'll never forget running across it in the middle of the night back when I was probably fifteen. Quite a revelation. I'll always have a soft spot for Gamera, that lovable giant Japanese flying turtle.
Valerie C wrote: "This topic is so bad for my TBR list and my bank account. :-)I finished the Rifter series so I need to process that for a while, I think. And maybe reread some of it. I kind of rushed through the..."
I know! You guys give such good recommendations! Thank you. :)
I am super excited to re-read the Rifter sometime. I like to wait quite a while before I re-read, so maybe later this year...
Vivian wrote: "I am reading Lois Mcmaster Bujold's Vorkorsigan saga. There are no words... she is truly a powerhouse of sci-fi."Like you, Vivian, I'm usually not too excited about sci-fi, but I started this series based on lots of good recommendations, so I thought I'd give it a go and I loved it. I've read a few of the books and I'm keen to read more. Most of the sci-fi I had read previously seemed to be more focused on plot and action, but her books are really all about the people and what they're going through, which I loved.
Anne wrote: "Johanna wrote: "I (finally!) started reading The Brothers Bishop by Bart Yates yesterday evening.."I know I recommended it, and you're definitely in for a ride! Enjoy .."
Oh my, yes. Beautiful, though I felt as though I'd been punched in the gut by the end.
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Absolutely. I've currently read 43% and I'm still liking it a lot. ;-) I'll report back when I'm all the way through. :-)
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I know I recommended it, and you're definitely in for a ride! Enjoy ...."
Uh-oh. I'm already starting to prepare myself mentally for what the end of the The Brothers Bishop will bring... I refuse to take a peek at it, though. *sits on her hands*
Johanna wrote: "Uh-oh. I'm already starting to prepare myself mentally for what the end of the The Brothers Bishop will bring... I refuse to take a peek at it, though. *sits on her hands*"That's one of the reasons I never found the courage to start it. If there would be a way to convey the ending without spoilers, I would appreciated it very much...
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That's ..."
You won't hear any spoilers from me. That I can promise. :-)
Alison wrote: "Like you, Vivian, I'm usually not too excited about sci-fi, but I started this series based on lots of good recommendations, so I thought I'd give it a go and I loved it. I've read a few of the books and I'm keen to read more. Most of the sci-fi I had read previously seemed to be more focused on plot and action, but her books are really all about the people and what they're going through, which I loved."Yeay! I am glad to know there are other people here who have read her stuff. I was introduced to her writing through her fantasy works (high fantasy) and those are great, but the Vorkorsigan saga is amazing. I am slowly making my way through it, there are quite a few books. I think I may start collecting her print editions, like I did with Josh... Does he know that a first edition of his first volume of the AE series was going for 800 dollars at Amazon?
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Jordan wrote: "I'm not a huge zombie fan, but I've gotta say, I loved Patient Z! Just finished it a few minutes ago and I wish I hadn't. I just want it to keep going. Anyway, I highly recommend this one, even if ..."Hmm... I am going to check it out.
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I love MST3K. Haven't seen it in so many years. I..."
Oh yes! A long time favorite of our whole family. :-D
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That's just the goofiness of Amazon third-party sellers. Something goes out of print and they immediately jack up the price.
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Josh wrote: "I am having trouble staying awake long enough to read at night. I don't think I'm getting more than a page or two in, before the book lands on my face. I've been trying to read vintage pulps to kee..."Better read light books then, so you don't break your nose ;)
So looking foward to Slay Ride, not to mention the others that are coming. And soon it is May!
Josh wrote: "I am having trouble staying awake long enough to read at night. I don't think I'm getting more than a page or two in, before the book lands on my face. I've been trying to read vintage pulps to kee..."Maybe you ought to read during the day? The night is meant for sleeping and other fun things *wink*.
Joking aside, maybe you're just stretching yourself too thin? You need your rest.
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I wish I knew how to nap. My whole family knows how to nap. The SO knows how to nap. I cannot take a nap. Even when I was a little kid. Impossible. I have to be sick and on cold meds to sleep in the day.
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Better read light books then, so you don't break your nose ;)"
LOL. :-)
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I envy hubby's ability to take 15-20 minutes long 'power naps'. Those are impossible for me. If I'm so exhausted that I'll actually fall asleep during the day time a nap shorter than two hours makes me incredibly cranky. ;-)
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I do the same thing. My dad was actually advising me to set a timer. YEAH, THAT WOULD BE RELAXING. Knowing a timer was going to go off any minute. :-D
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LOL. I'm quite sure that I'm at my very worst when someone (usually hubby) tires to wake me up from a nap. There are only a few things I hate more than when someone steals my blanket or tickles me while I still want to nap. :-)
Josh wrote: "I wish I knew how to nap. My whole family knows how to nap. The SO knows how to nap. I cannot take a nap. Even when I was a little kid. Impossible. I have to be sick and on cold meds to sleep in the day. "Maybe it's the writing lifestyle. My internal clock is messed up. Sometimes I am in bed by 9:00pm and then some others I won't go to bed until 5am. I have a problem establishing routines, but that doesn't sound like your problem. Are you giving yourself those crazy deadlines as you used to do pre-sabbatical?
Josh wrote: "I wish I knew how to nap. My whole family knows how to nap. The SO knows how to nap. I cannot take a nap. Even when I was a little kid. Impossible. I have to be sick and on cold meds to sleep in the day. "Me too. The rare times I do have a nap I wake up feeling worse!
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Becky, no blushing now, I only tell the truth here. :-)
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Not feeling well and having an extra long weekend gives me tons of reading time. I'm loving that, even if I'd hoped to get other things done... Like that pile of dirty laundry... Someday... Lol.
I am reading Sea Change by Chris Quinton. It's by Manifold Press. I thought I'd give other books by this publisher a try since I love the Julie Bozza books so much.
Josh wrote: "I have to be sick and on cold meds to sleep in the day."Me too. But I read hours at night ;-). I'm sorry to hear you don't manage it (anymore). Maybe to work less during the day could help? ;-)
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I read and enjoyed that awhile back during my transition from urban fantasy to m/m days. Hmmm, maybe I need to re-read...
Lou wrote: "I take creative naps--put my head down with a scene or characters in my head and let them wander."Ah well, that's different. A bit of creative snoozing counts as work for writers. :D
Josh wrote: "I wish I knew how to nap. My whole family knows how to nap. The SO knows how to nap. I cannot take a nap. Even when I was a little kid. Impossible. I have to be sick and on cold meds to sleep in the day. ..."Me too! The only time I sleep during the day (if I'm not ill) is when I'm so tired after a bad night or a few that I can't stay awake. And then of course I can't get to sleep at bedtime... I don't find day-sleep refreshing, either; i wake up feeling muzzy, especially if I'm woken up before I'm ready.
Josh wrote: "I do the same thing. My dad was actually advising me to set a timer. YEAH, THAT WOULD BE RELAXING. Knowing a timer was going to go off any minute. :-D "Well did you try it?
I'm in therapy because of my sleeping problems and the guy said the same. He adviced if I'm too tired during the day to do anything, I should lie down for 20-30 minutes with a timer. It doesn't matter if I sleep or not, he thinks the body will get accustomed to it after a time. But just relaxing should also help.
Tharayn wrote: "I'm in therapy because of my sleeping problems and the guy said the same. He adviced if I'm too tired during the day to do anything, I should lie down for 20-30 minutes with a timer. It doesn't matter if I sleep or not, he thinks the body will get accustomed to it after a time. But just relaxing should also help...."That may be the trick. Not to think "I'm going to nap" but "I'm having a rest". But with my luck I'd drop off 5 minutes before the timer went.
A friend of mine who drops off in front of the TV and misses the end of programmes (she's in her eighties) sets timers to go off every 5 minutes when she really doesn't want to miss something! Otherwise she and her friends ring each other until they find someone who managed to see the whole thing.
Anybody read ''The Princes and the Treasure'', a gay fairy tale by Jeffrey A. Miles?See: http://www.advocate.com/parenting/201...
You can have a perfectly legal look inside.
Antonella wrote: "Anybody read ''The Princes and the Treasure'', a gay fairy tale by Jeffrey A. Miles?"We must have been reading the same Advocate article at the same time. Not a half an hour ago I put this on my Amazon shopping list. That one of the princes starts out preferring his adventures in books kind of nailed it for me. Who says we can't read fairy tales after 50?
Jordan wrote: "Vivian, I highly recommend you do check it out. I loved it!Becky, no blushing now, I only tell the truth here. :-)"
I shall. :)
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Well, possibly.
But I am trying to stick to the no work (mostly) after five rule. So that I'm able to wind down and go to sleep at night. And that's working.
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Well did you try it?
I'm in t..."
Fair enough. I didn't try it! I just assumed it would not work.
Josh wrote: "Vivian wrote: "Josh wrote: "I wish I knew how to nap. My whole family knows how to nap. The SO knows how to nap. I cannot take a nap. Even when I was a little kid. Impossible. I have to be sick and..."Well, just make sure you take care of yourself and that you have some time to relax. You owe it to yourself.
And I am trying to get other people to read your novels (especially AE and CUTYS) for queer theory stuff at school, so I should be able to hook some readers for you. You know, always faithful, your reader Viv.
John wrote: "Antonella wrote: "Anybody read ''The Princes and the Treasure'', a gay fairy tale by Jeffrey A. Miles?"We must have been reading the same Advocate article at the same time. Not a half an hour ago I put this on my Amazon shopping list. "
Correctly guessed. The difference between you and me is that I hesitated before ordering it and decided to ask first here about it ;-).
ETA: Probably there are also some other slight differences between you and me ;-))
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I appreciate my Always Faithful readers more than you can know! :-)
Josh wrote: "Vivian wrote: "Josh wrote: "Vivian wrote: "Josh wrote: "I wish I knew how to nap. My whole family knows how to nap. The SO knows how to nap. I cannot take a nap. Even when I was a little kid. Impos..."I am here only for one Week and I am not sure, you are one, two or more people! So if you only one Person, you are really amazing, but I do not think is healthy. And I know is it not my concern, sorry! I think motherly feelings are overwhelming me ; )
Josh wrote: "I do the same thing. My dad was actually advising me to set a timer. YEAH, THAT WOULD BE RELAXING. Knowing a timer was going to go off any minute. :-D ..."Or... that timer will allow your control-freak brain to shut down because it knows you will wake up when you want to and not miss anything.
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It's been on my wish list for YEARS. Seriously. The fact that she's going to be at the UK Meet gave me the stupid excuse I needed to finally read her books. This one was good, though there were a lot of things I wondered about, such as the shifter breeding program, but I was having so much fun reading, that I decided to let it go and just enjoy the book. And I just finished it this afternoon.
I'm clearly on a roll this week. I'm catching up, finally, after Dave laid me low early last month. Dave Brandstetter took a week of my reading time more than I'd planned just to get through Fadeout a second time. But it was worth it. And now I'm catching up with everything else, finally. lol.
So many books to read, so little time!
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