kaoshoneybun

Got some exciting news yesterday - have been asked to be a regularly contributing writer! First piece due to be published online next Tuesday - I'll post a link once it's available.

In other news, I bit the bullet and got my hair dyed dark purple.

It's coursework marking time of year so I probably won't be that active again until June if not August.

About thirteen years ago, when I was forteen, I arrived late to a book signing for the release of 'the Fifth Elephant' in Winchester so missed Terry's speech. I queued for about 2 or 3 hours and there were two long queues flanking both sides of the hall; I was only about half way down one. In front of me in the queue were two older, gothy teens, behind were some amicable Nanny Oggs. He signed 3 books for me (I had thought myself cheeky brining Small Gods and Mort in addition to the new release) But I saw him diligantly sign a whole bag full for one woman - I could only assume it was either her whole collection or she'd brought friends' copies along too. He held a bag of frozen peas to his wrist but was jolly and polite to everyone as he potato stamped away the Lancre crest.

What Pratchett taught me:
The joy of a footnote.
That characters on the edge of good and evil are the most interesting (like Vimes and Weatherwax).
That a Godless universe is not an immoral one.
Comedy can be serious.
That stories for children can be a great place to explore serious topics like philosophy and existential doubt.
That if you dig the best holes they just give you a bigger shovel.

My top 10 Pratchett:

1. Nation
2. The Witches books eg. Carpe Jugulum
3. The Vimes books eg. Men at Arms
4. The Death books eg. Reaper Man
5. Small Gods
6. The Amazing Maurice
7. The Science of Discworld books
8. Bromeliad
9. Johnny and the Bomb
10. Strata

Must recommend Good Omens and the Long Earth books too! (But they're co-written with other writers).
And Dark Side of the Sun.
And The Carpet People.
Okay, I can't do a top ten (even when I cheat and put collections together_.

Sad to say I've had to leave my local brony group after a silly argument where I tried to defend someone's address from being publicly shared and got a barrage of insults, swear words and racist comments and accused of making facts up...

Someone who used to be a driver posted a receipt from an online grocery delivery company, pointing out the humorous mlp themed nickname the account was in. I pointed out the address was visible and said maybe they should take it down, especially as they'd commented that they had been an annoying customer - I said it wasn't professional and as a customer I wouldn't want mine shared. Two members who had worked for the company said it was ok as they hated the company & did not work there any more.

A massive argument ensued and eventually I received a private message from the original poster saying it was his OWN home address and he didn't mind. I was furious that the whole group had been attacking me for trying to defend him but even when this came out 2 members would not stop posting nasty images and calling me an overly liberal 'obnoxious cunt' who pretended to have morals and made up facts to try and win an argument about a kids show...

So, not what I expected from a 'Friendship is Magic' based group. It's a shame as I've had some nice experiences trading comics and sharing deviantart works in the past.

Rant over - thanks.

How have I only just found out about this!? Very excited given that Character Creating has always been my favorite part of the game and now its looks like more options than ever and much easier to edit.

Not with the original creators but interesting anyway - anyone lese checking ouyt AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #8 for this?