Q&A with Stacia Kane discussion
This topic is about
Home Improvement
THE SHORTS
>
RICK THE BRAVE
date
newest »
newest »
message 1:
by
Stacia
(new)
Feb 23, 2012 05:18AM
Mod
reply
|
flag
*
Not really a question, but I just wanted to say it seems I find some of the best series through short story books, ad that is certainly the case with Chess & Terrible! There was something about the way Chess talks about her "boyfriend" that made me re-read the story, which I then realized was Terrible. I read it again after reading the 3 books, and it was fun to read a different POV. Thank you for giving us this escape!
I have read lots of series, and love a lot of characters like they are my own friends, but there is something about Chess and Terrible that make them by far my favorites.
Where does this "Rick the Brave" short story fall in line with Chess and Terrible? For instance: Home is #3.6...what number would Rick be?
i really liked it....enjoyed Terrible just "being there" for Chess.
Katie wrote: "Where does this "Rick the Brave" short story fall in line with Chess and Terrible? For instance: Home is #3.6...what number would Rick be?""Rick the Brave" is #3.5. Another Chess and Terrible story, without them being the main characters. Kinda fun!
Mod
Thanks so much, Laura! That's what I was hoping for, actually, that it wouldn't be immediately apparent to those unfamiliar with the series that C&T were together. I knew the antho would be out before SM, and I knew it would be read by people who'd never even heard of me/the series, so I didn't want it to be a big spoiler (but at the same time wanted to make sure there was something in there that those who *had* read the books would get). :-)
Stacia wrote: "Laura wrote: "Not really a question, but I just wanted to say it seems I find some of the best series through short story books, ad that is certainly the case with Chess & Terrible! There was somet..."You were spot on! And it didn't ruin the series at all for me, knowing that they got together, it actually helped alleviate some stress, plus I didn't really know when that would happen.
On a side note, I have commented on most of these threads, more than once ... I hope that doesn't make me seem creepy or anything! I just really love your books! :-)
Oh Laura, speak up girl.....or else lurkers (like me ;)) won't have anything to do with our free time. They're called discussion groups for a reason. Btw, I had absolutely nooo help with the stress induced by wondering, just bloody nubs for fingertips and bags under my eyes. It totally ROCKED!!
What book does terrible drop the pet name on Chess? Since chess's name is cessaria, then does terrible have a different name...does that come out in the next couple of books?
Lol thanks Sarah! :-) This is my first discussion group. Katie - I want to say it actually happens in the first book. And as far as anyone knows, his name is Terrible. Chess is just a shorter name for Cessaria, like possibly Kate or Katie can be for Katherine
The I Gots Terrible Fever was my first group, but really isn't this just blissful carry-over? It's TOTALLY killing me to stay out of the spoiler discussion area!! Killing meeeee....
Sarah wrote: "The I Gots Terrible Fever was my first group, but really isn't this just blissful carry-over? It's TOTALLY killing me to stay out of the spoiler discussion area!! Killing meeeee...."
I have taken a few peeks, but then quickly left. I found out a couple things, but it won't ruin the book for me. :-) I really want to go through and read everything!
I peeked last night *shame* for about 10 seconds, I realllly don't want to ruin it
Sarah wrote: "I peeked last night *shame* for about 10 seconds, I realllly don't want to ruin it"LOL Sarah, I think we are kindred souls! I kinda scrolled down faster than I could read everything, but was still able to pick out a few words and phrases here and there. :-)
I think you're right Laura!! Chuckles at fast scrolling, I was burning up the little mousey roller. I want to know so bad!!
I had toyed with buying this before but I have a thing about paying that much for ebooks so I let it go. I didn't know that there was a Stacia Kane/Chess/Terrible story in it! So, yeah, I broke my rule just to get this short. I guess I'm a little addicted, huh?
Katie... Terrible has his own specific pet name for Chess (besides Chess and Chessie) and he uses it in book 1. He calls her Chessiebomb..
Thanks Annie...how many of these have you read? I finished the second one last week, now I need to start the third. Which one was your favorite?
I think most of us here have read them all, probably multiple times. :-)
Mod
I actually spent quite a bit of time trying to come up with just the right thing for him to call her; something that sounded like he would have come up with it, but something that he would also feel--given their relationship at the time--didn't give too much away, so to speak. Something it would make sense to just call a friend.
I'm so glad everyone likes it so much! :-) I was quite pleased with it.
Dang, I thought it was in Unholy Ghosts! Well, you did your job then, since it did not seem like that was the first time he said it! :-)
Stacia wrote: "The first use of "Chessiebomb" in the books is the withdrawal scene in UNHOLY MAGIC. :-) Hopefully it's clear that it's not a new nickname, he's called her that before, but it didn't appear in the ..."I thought the name was perfect. I think I may have sighed when he said it...................I'm such a nerd ;)
Nah Em, lol, I think it was a collective sigh from all us nerds
Sarah wrote: "Nah Em, lol, I think it was a collective sigh from all us nerds"HAHAHAHA thanks Sarah. I am glad i'm not alone. I know my boyfriend kept giving me strange looks while I was reading the books so I may have sighed a lot more than once ;)
Does anyone have a favorite scene that I can look forward to while reading the third book. Like the bathroom, or rooftop, or graveyard scene - small clue like that...not a spoiler just a teaser. Girls, I took your advice about the audio on the second book (I also downloaded the book...and listened while I read along). It was A-mazing! The narrator is right up there with James Marsters. I plan on doing the same with this third one. I hope the next BINGO shelf will allow it...
Hmm ... teaser ... in CoG, I like the city scene. It is near the end ... I read it twice. :-) Also, a scene not long before that ... how can I say this without giving anything away ... when she answers her phone, and the car ride that follows? For whatever reason I really liked that too. The graveyard scene makes me cringe, though it is necessary (but I don't have to like it).
There is ANOTHER graveyard scene in COG? Or, are you recalling the mortifying one in the second book?Okay, so a car ride and a City scene but not until the end...perfect. Thanks.
Oh, no, sorry. Just the one in UM ... my thoughts got a little jumbled. :-) Just because I can follow my train of thought doesn't mean everyone else can, sometimes I forget that! Lol.
Katie wrote: "There is ANOTHER graveyard scene in COG? Or, are you recalling the mortifying one in the second book?Okay, so a car ride and a City scene but not until the end...perfect. Thanks."
Just wanted to follow up ... did you finish the book yet? What did you think? :-)
We are down to 10 days folks!
I am enjoying it so far 40%. You mentioned the "car" ride with Terrible. So....Chess and Terrible have taken a few car rides together, but no sparks yet. So, I have been on pins and needles everytime they go near the vehicle!!!! LOL The story is a more developed and I haven't been able to figure out the killer yet (which I love)makes for great suspense while I am waiting for one of the two main characters to offer the other an olive branch. Chess is too stubborn.
Car ride closer to the end. It isn't so much a "sweet" moment, just one I find kind of funny. :-)You only have a week!
Loved the way Chess describes Terrible in this short! It seemed that she felt confident, safe and protected.
Mod
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2012/...
I saw that, congrats! :-) It really is a good story, it's what lead me to the series.
Mod
I bet, and I just saw the post on Finding Magic, and now I am really excited! :-)
Very nice mention in that review and exactly what I thought when I read the collection. I just reread Rick The Brave and it's a really good tight short story. I always enjoy getting to see a world and characters that I know well from a different point of view.
Congrats....its a great story!
I'm so happy that The Guardian gave it a good review, as along with The Times it's the most respected newspaper in the UK:)I've still not read this, I'm going to try and read it soon.
