'The human thigh is not meant to move independently!' by Kara
Sunday, July 22, 2007 at 8:51 AM

Whereas I'm discussing the heroic archetypes with my weird uncle. This was the series's strongest point in 1-6, but then it failed in 7. This made me very sad, because it added a really nice strong foundation to the storyline. Once things weren't happening in a way that (I felt) was necessary to the growth and progression of Harry's character as described by Jung and Campbell, I felt like the floor was pulled out from under me.

I've got a lot of new books to buy, ayup.

I've talked elsewhere about my quest for a Nissan 240SX. I don't really have a lot in my Sileighty fund yet -- only in the hundreds -- but anything that's not necessary for other stuff like food and a place to live and publishing goes in a little locked box. Yeah, I keep a tangible stash, because if I keep it in the bank I will spend it. Although theoretically I could open a second savings account just for that and set it so any overdraft doesn't get pulled from there. In fact, I really think I shall.

On the publishing front! Co-Writer has gone halfsies with me on a Photoshop upgrade, so now I just need to wait 'til the Mighty Publishers come back from Otakon and get me the stuff I need to fix print quality the right way. Then I can get Issue 1 out the door and get back to content on other things. Like Issues 2/3, ConScrew 3/4, Wicket 2, and Kali 1. Ye gods. What is my problem?

If you have been, sing it!

We are not the line! by Mich
Sunday, July 22, 2007 at 4:27 AM

She's so cute! ^_^

Well 'nuther week, 'nuther dollar. Concerts and ghouls have invaded my life at work. Out of work of course a rather long awaited book came out.

Well of course I went and bought it and read it! I may not have the most books, but I do love books.

Speaking of, I loaned the first 4 movies to my roommate, who had never read the books, now she's hooked, so we went out last night and she picked up the first two. Upon returning I discovered that the other roommate had been reading the series. I tried to start up a discussion with her, but the conversation was just...ugh.

She's not the smartest person out there, no, and I never considered her dumb or stupid or anything, but goodness, she is dense. You know, with the artist we've been talking about literary structure of the book a bit (I have some new thoughts on that I'll tel you about later by the by). I even mention something that focuses on how it's written and she gets all defensive and thinks that I'm saying that JK is a bad writer. (But come on, she's not the best out there either)

Childlike, that's what our discussions are like, childlike. At least I have someone who will discuss more than just the pairings that happen, and how cute it all is, and how wonderful the book is turning out to be (although I did really like the last one...till a certain point)

The Mich rants

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