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I looked on Amazon, China House is available in a kindle edition. 8)
K.Z. wrote: "Poppy Z. Brite is no longer Poppy Z. Brite but rather a trans (gay) man named Billy Martin. Hasn't written anything in quite a while, I gather, and split up with chef Chris DeBarr.I miss Rickey and G-Man too. I adore that series!"
I didn't know this.
Billy Martin is not with Chris anymore and he is talking about his life and other matters in his blog: http://docbrite.livejournal.com/
Josh wrote: "Jordan wrote: "So what are we going to read next month? Here's what I'm suggesting: A Chip in His Shoulder"Do we have a second for Chip on His Shoulder?"
Sure. I'll second that :)
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Holy moly!
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Well, this is such an interesting insight because I feel sadness at the idea that Billy and Chris are not together and yet...why? I never knew either of them except for occasional blog readings. And yet I felt genuine shock reading this. I actually heard myself thinking but they seemed like such a good couple.
Something I could not possibly know from the occasional blogs.
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Do we have a second for Quarter Boys?
Josh wrote: "Antonella wrote: "K.Z. wrote: "Poppy Z. Brite is no longer Poppy Z. Brite but rather a trans (gay) man named Billy Martin. Hasn't written anything in quite a while, I gather, and split up with chef..."Strangely enough I feel the same, and I am wondering maybe I think the story of G-man and Rickey was their story and now it has ended..
There is so much pain in those blog entries, it was hard to read.
Josh wrote: "Antonella wrote: "K.Z. wrote: "Poppy Z. Brite is no longer Poppy Z. Brite but rather a trans (gay) man named Billy Martin. Hasn't written anything in quite a while, I gather, and split up with chef..."I do that dear man! I think, for myself, I tend to forget that they are real life people who carry the same trials and joys as I do--I place online couple in a kind of fantasy happy couple place--where surely they never have any problems. Then I find myself shocked when I read that they do indeed have problems. It is a funny disconnect I have sometimes with online people.
No need for [book:The Quarter Boys|8308170, I was just inquiring.
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Okay. So it's just between Chip and China?
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Yes. I had the same thought.
Reading it reinforced my feeling that it's too easy to share too much online. I feel great sympathy for Billy, but I also found out way more than I wanted to know.
And for a long time Poppy's inability to write frightened me. I don't know that Billy is a writer. That may be gone with the old life.
It does happen.
Josh wrote: "I'll second China House."Ehmm... on another thread you meant ''Scrap metal'' could be an idea.
Or is only what you say here ''binding''? ;-)
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Josh wrote: "Well, this is such an interesting insight because I feel sadness at the idea that Billy and Chris are not together and yet...why? I never knew either of them except for occasional blog readings. And yet I felt genuine shock reading this. I actually heard myself thinking but they seemed like such a good couple."I suspect it is because we tend to want the world populated with happy couples in love... And they had solid ties, if not Billy wouldn't be so sad now.
Josh wrote: "Reading it reinforced my feeling that it's too easy to share too much online. I feel great sympathy for Billy, but I also found out way more than I wanted to know."
Yes. Somehow it was too much. I wonder especially how does Chris feel about this.
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Musing aloud in public how you feel about someone -- be it Chris or Grey -- might even alter the natural outcome?
In my case yes, I would get totally pissed.
Antonella wrote: "Josh wrote: "I'll second China House."Ehmm... on another thread you meant ''Scrap metal'' could be an idea.
Or is only what you say here ''binding''? ;-)"
I second "Scrap Metal". I'd read it again in an instant. This time with taking notes. :-)
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And yeah, I agree that online people don't "seem" to have problems even when they do. It's too easy to forget they have whole lives they're living the same as we do.
It'll be interesting to see how online lives change and affect (effect? I always get those mixed up!) people the more we rely on the internet and don't interact as much in person.
No, the poll is closed! ;-)I didn't vote. I'm in Italy with a temperamental internet connection.
Anyway being the one who originally proposed ''Scrap Metal'' I'm (or better I would have been) in favor of it. Maybe you can add my vote?
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I didn't vote. I'm in Italy with a temperamental internet connection.
Anyway being the one who originally proposed ''Scrap Metal'' I'm (or better I would have been) in..."
I can and will.
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I didn't vote. I'm in Italy with a temperamental internet connection.
Anyway being the one who originally proposed ''Scrap Metal'' I'm (or better I w..."
And that tips us by one vote over to
Thank you, Josh! I'm at home now, and - as usual, no matter what I have been doing around - very glad about it.
Excellent choice! And excellent excuse for a re-read sooner than usual :)
Don't know where to ask this-- so, can we have a temporary thread to discuss BBC Season 2 Sherlock? It would be fun to talk about it with fellow fans. ;D
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I could set up a What We're Watching thread? So if we move on from Sherlock we can still discuss other viewing pleasures?
Yay, Sherlock! I'm curious to know what all of you think about the new films.
Josh wrote: "Ha! That's a fun idea.I could set up a What We're Watching thread? So if we move on from Sherlock we can still discuss other viewing pleasures?"
Great idea!
:D
Reggie wrote: "Don't know where to ask this-- so, can we have a temporary thread to discuss BBC Season 2 Sherlock? It would be fun to talk about it with fellow fans. ;D"I've seen it and am desperate to discuss it.
ETA of course I'll wait till everyone's seen the whole season 2.
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Here's my suggestions:
Can't decide so I'm putting two up.
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That's the right Basawarian (is that a word?!) attitude!!! LOL. :)
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I've got so much to catch up on right now that I'm literally falling unconscious into bed at night.
Well, okay, not LITERALLY.
But close.
Josh wrote: "Let's skip it this month and then resume next? I've got so much to catch up on right now that I'm literally falling unconscious into bed at night.
Well, okay, not LITERALLY.
But close."
I have to agree with too much to catch up on myself...a month off would work for me :)
For me too. I still feel guilty I didn't find the time to write something about Scrap Metal even after coming back from Italy. This even though I loved the book...
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Okay with me too, not that I won't read anything in May even so :) I am working on Magic Mansion now, maybe that could be a candidate for June? JCP is a favorite with many I believe. Or is the idea to suggest things we otherwise would not have read? Which works fine too.
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That would be a fun one. I just bought it but haven't had time to read yet, so when the time comes we can put that up as a nomination.
Josh wrote: "Anne wrote: "Okay with me too, not that I won't read anything in May even so :) I am working on Magic Mansion now, maybe that could be a candidate for June? JCP is a favorite with many I believe. O..."Cool. I second that. Oh wait, it was my idea, then I can't second it, can I? Seems like that would be un-democratic... ;)
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I can second it for you. LOL. ;)
Johanna wrote: "Anne wrote: "Josh wrote: "Anne wrote: "Okay with me too, not that I won't read anything in May even so :) I am working on Magic Mansion now, maybe that could be a candidate for June? JCP is a favor..."Yes! An evil conspiracy - I love them.
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I've still got Zero Hour of JCP's to read, so I would nominate that, if we're going the JCP route. Only considering I've already read Magic Mansion. Otherwise, I'll nicely take a month off, read whatever I want, maybe ZH, anyway, and join in the convo for MM when the time comes.
Whatever... going back to Basawar. lol. Oh wait, I'm at work, stuck at my desk ordering books. Dang. Can my lunch break come any faster?
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Oh, I envy you. Not about the work, but about Basawar. :)
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Oh, I envy you. Not about the work, but abo..."
Yes. Have I said often enough how much I want Rifter in print? I want maps. I want family tree charts. I want glyphs. I want -- oh my! I want the cliffsnotes too. :-D
Josh wrote: "Have I said often enough how much I want Rifter in print? I want maps. I want family tree charts. I want glyphs. I want -- oh my! I want the cliff notes too. :-D "We are getting it, just be patient!
Me too, I love to have the book in my hands and to go and look for maps and charts.
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I admit, the scary part is the end. I'm about to start book 9, and I know Basawar Withdrawal Syndrome is going to hit in the next few days. I can only hope it doesn't hit hard and that perhaps I finish the 10th book Tuesday night so I'm not stuck with BWS on my long train ride Wednesday morning. I'd be completely lost with nothing to do to save myself. I hate it when that happens at the end of really good books!
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Jordan wrote: "So what are we reading this month? Anything? I'm assuming we're still going with JCP's Magic Mansion."That would be fun to discuss :)
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Poppy Z. Brite is no longer Poppy Z. Brite but rather a trans (gay) man named Billy Martin. Hasn't written anything in quite a while, I gather, and split up with chef Chris DeBarr.
I miss Rickey and G-Man too. I adore that series!