Things Unseen and Deadly by Ginn Hale

[Josh]

Ginn wrote: "That's where a story really come to life, after all, inside the mind of its reader.
..."

How true this is!

[Johanna]

A perfect way to end the wonderful Irregulars anthology - with Ginn's lovely story!

I'm overwhelmed with Ginn's skill to paint all these beautiful scenes, worlds and characters with her words. I've never considered myself a fantasy person, but her stories are truly magical and this one almost literary got me on my knees. I actually feel like I'm in the middle of it all: wondering inside the Phipps's Curiosities and Antiques surrounded by all the strange treasures I want to touch, hearing the moving and flowing welcome song for the prince from the tower of Tuatha Dé Dannan. I'm so glad I got to visit the Tuatha Dé Dannan Islands - although it made me miss Basawar a bit - by being such a gorgeous, but such a intimidating place at the same time.

I sure hope you guys are planning to write a sequel for the Irregulars! And hey, how about something special for your readers before next Christmas... I bet we all would love to know what happened at that Christmas cookie-making party? Did Keith make any heart-shaped cookies with Gunther's name scribbled on them? Did Jason make Henry to socialize with everybody? Did Henry ask Jason to sing Christmas carols? Who drank all the eggnog? (I'm guessing Deven...)

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

Johanna wrote: "I sure hope you guys are planning to write a sequel for the Irregulars! And hey, how about something special for your readers before next Christmas..."

I'm hoping right there with you :)

[Ginn]

Johanna wrote: "...I bet we all would love to know what happened at that Christmas cookie-making party? Did Keith make any heart-shaped cookies with Gunther's name scribbled on them? Did Jason make Henry to socialize with everybody? Did Henry ask Jason to sing Christmas carols? How drank all the eggnog? (I'm guessing Deven...)

Okay I admit that I too want to know what happened at that cookie jamboree. I want to see what happens when Gunther insists on Rake bringing Archer, and August wants to be an asshole about it but doesn't want to wreck the evening for Deven and how Keith tries not to look horrified when he finds out about Henry's diet of cold canned beans... and realizes that this is Gunther's god-father...

And yeah I'd like to see them all try to sing carols together.

Hmmmm...Is it still fan fiction if I'm one of the authors?

[Jordan]

Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "Nicole wrote: "Josh wrote: Ginn is the only writer I know who can make you fall in love with a bum in the first three paragraphs."

I know, man. Who else can make a dirty old bum sexy?"

EXACTLY!!!..."

What Emanuela said. Exactly. This. Spot on.

[Jordan]

Ginn wrote: "Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "Nicole wrote: "Josh wrote: Ginn is the only writer I know who can make you fall in love with a bum in the first three paragraphs."

I know, man. Who else can make a ..."

I don't know about you, but from my experience, a lot of devoted readers ARE social outcasts, so these characters are something readers can related to. Well, at least to me. I've always thought of myself as a bit of an outcast. Especially in highschool. lol. Sure, I have friends I hang out with once a week at least, but most days I'd rather be home, alone, reading, or writing.

[Jordan]

Ginn wrote: "Fehu wrote: "Actually I like exactly that they were more or less misfits, perfect characters are borring anyway :) ."

Well, no danger of that with Henry. :D

Though, as far as perfect characters g..."

Rake worries me. I love him, don't get me wrong. He's hot and sexy and lovable. And yet, I can't get over the fact that he ate his wife. Who's to say several decades or centuries down the road he won't do it again? It's the thorn on the rose, because I really, really, like Rake. Like, he's stuck in my head and won't go away!

[Jordan]

Karan wrote: "Things I ponder. The Stone of Fal, an actual piece of rock to be sliced and diced over, or a song that Jason could sing which would then become a real stone? And if Jason had been torn apart trying..."

Oh, Jason's songs were amazing. I absolutely loved the idea that he could sing a healing song or a killing song, or whatever he wanted. That's a beautiful idea!

[Jordan]

Nicole wrote: "Ginn wrote: I think there's some of that in Rake, as well. Despite his "background" in the end he takes much more humane actions than many of his human colleagues. "

I really want to know more abo..."

OMG, I love that idea. hehehe. Can you imagine if those postcards really were of Rake? Hilarious!

[Jordan]

Ginn wrote: "Nicole wrote: "...the sight of skeletons must make them feel at home and cozy ."

"Other kids have teddy bears while lil' Gunther curls up at night with a nice plastic skeleton.""

Whoever said the skeleton was plastic? ;-)

[Jordan]

Johanna wrote: "A perfect way to end the wonderful Irregulars anthology - with Ginn's lovely story!

I'm overwhelmed with Ginn's skill to paint all these beautiful scenes, worlds and characters with her words. I'v..."

YES! I would love to know what happened at that Christmas Cookie Party!

Funny thing, I used to have cookie parties when I was a kid. My mom and I would bake all these cookies ahead of time and then I'd invite kids over to decorate them and take them home. It was a ton of fun!

So I'd love to know what goes on in the adult version, especially with these guys!

[Jordan]

Ginn wrote: "Johanna wrote: "...I bet we all would love to know what happened at that Christmas cookie-making party? Did Keith make any heart-shaped cookies with Gunther's name scribbled on them? Did Jason make..."

Someone mentioned writing Christmas Codas for this year... I like the sound of this story right here. *crosses fingers I'll get to read it*

[Josh]

Jordan wrote: "Ginn wrote: "Fehu wrote: "Actually I like exactly that they were more or less misfits, perfect characters are borring anyway :) ."

Well, no danger of that with Henry. :D

Though, as far as perfect..."

He was a much younger demon then. He wasn't in law enforcement, for example, so hopefully he's learned a little self control! ;-D

[Ginn]

Jordan wrote: "YES! I would love to know what happened at that Christmas Cookie Party!

Funny thing, I used to have cookie parties when I was a kid. My mom and I would bake all these cookies ahead of time and then I'd invite kids over to decorate them and take them home. It was a ton of fun!

So I'd love to know what goes on in the adult version, especially with these guys!
."


I think that Nicole is writing just the thing for you!

[Ginn]

Jordan wrote: "Someone mentioned writing Christmas Codas for this year... I like the sound of this story right here. *crosses fingers I'll get to read it* ..."

It looks like you'll be getting four Irregular holiday stories-- one from each author.

(I wrote a few more about characters from my other stories just cause I was on a roll :D)

[Ginn]

Josh wrote: "He was a much younger demon then. He wasn't in law enforcement, for example, so hopefully he's learned a little self control! ;-D .."

Now he just nibbles! ;D

[Calathea]

Ginn wrote: "Jordan wrote: "It looks like you'll be getting four Irregular holiday stories-- one from each author.

(I wrote a few more about characters from my other stories just cause I was on a roll :D)
"

YAY! Something to look forward to when it's cold and dark again.

[Ginn]

Calathea wrote: "YAY! Something to look forward to when it's cold and dark again. "

I know I'm excited too; I really want to read the stories Nicole, Josh and Astrid have written!

[Jordan]

Oh that IS exciting!!!! Cookies and hot guys? What could be better? Hehe.

Rake had better have learned some self control! But you're right, i bet Archer loves those nibbles!

[Ginn]

Jordan wrote: "Rake had better have learned some self control! But you're right, i bet Archer loves those nibbles!"

Considering how young and feisty Archer is, you may have to save your sympathy for Rake! I'm pretty certain he bites back!
:D

[Anne]

Ginn wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Rake had better have learned some self control! But you're right, i bet Archer loves those nibbles!"

Considering how young and feisty Archer is, you may have to save your sympathy f..."

As long as he doesn't chew and swallow ...

[Josh]

Ginn wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Rake had better have learned some self control! But you're right, i bet Archer loves those nibbles!"

Considering how young and feisty Archer is, you may have to save your sympathy f..."

Oops. I tried to like this comment!

[Jordan]

LOL! Good point, Ginn. Good point.

[Ginn]

Anne wrote: "As long as he doesn't chew and swallow ... "

Right you are!
;D

[Ginn]

Josh wrote: "Oops. I tried to like this comment! ."

I've attempted the same thing more times than I'd like to admit.

[Johanna]

Irregulars Christmas Coda 2013 JASON'S SIDECAR by Ginn Hale:

http://joshlanyon.blogspot.fi/2013/12...

[Ginn]

Johanna wrote: "Irregulars Christmas Coda 2013 JASON'S SIDECAR by Ginn Hale:

http://joshlanyon.blogspot.fi/2013/12..."

Johanna, thank you for posting that!

Nicole, Josh and Astrid all have great stories poster there as well.