http://www.idkfa.com/v3 idkfa: syndicated http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6237&msg_id=6238 Points in the win column! kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Language; Literature; Writing Tue, 01 Apr 2014 02:27:56 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6237&msg_id=6238 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6237&msg_id=6237 I just finished as a judge for a statewide creative writing contest. I judged the 3rd-5th grade category. Very happy that we chose a sci fi story as our third place winner. I think too often sci fi/fantasy gets lost in the shuffle in literature and doesn't get the respect it deserved. Plus it was well written and interesting/complex plot. I hope the kid keeps writing! lizinthelibrary@idkfa.com (lizinthelibrary) Language; Literature; Writing Tue, 01 Apr 2014 02:11:16 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6237&msg_id=6237 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6152&msg_id=6166 Oh good, more consequences. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Language; Literature; Writing Fri, 21 Mar 2014 13:14:06 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6152&msg_id=6166 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6152&msg_id=6165 It's alright, I took it out on my children. Green Man@idkfa.com (Green Man) Language; Literature; Writing Fri, 21 Mar 2014 13:01:01 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6152&msg_id=6165 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6152&msg_id=6164 YOU FUCKED UP BRAH Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Language; Literature; Writing Fri, 21 Mar 2014 12:42:34 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6152&msg_id=6164 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6152&msg_id=6162 I'm trying. Writing fiction is the hardest thing I've tried to be good at. Plus, I lost about two hours of my co-editor's work today due to a coding error. The edits after were... humbling. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Language; Literature; Writing Fri, 21 Mar 2014 02:04:44 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6152&msg_id=6162 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6152&msg_id=6161 Josh, I expect more of you. You should write the book that is getting the glowing blurbs. lizinthelibrary@idkfa.com (lizinthelibrary) Language; Literature; Writing Fri, 21 Mar 2014 01:26:39 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6152&msg_id=6161 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6152&msg_id=6157 I can only hope to be blurbed some day. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Language; Literature; Writing Thu, 20 Mar 2014 17:08:37 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6152&msg_id=6157 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6152&msg_id=6156 Not anonymously, I just don't link them on twitter because too many authors have twitter alerts and respond to every mention of their book ever. And I've heard horror stories from other reviewers. I get blurbed as the magazine and not as me because my name doesn't really have cachet with readers. If you look at the "editorial reviews" listings on amazon pages, I pop up. I write for School Library Journal and then my name is at the end of the review. Example: http://www.amazon.com/Byrd-Igloo-A-Polar-Adventure/dp/0545562767/ lizinthelibrary@idkfa.com (lizinthelibrary) Language; Literature; Writing Thu, 20 Mar 2014 16:54:45 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6152&msg_id=6156 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6152&msg_id=6154 Congrats, that is pretty awesome! Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Language; Literature; Writing Thu, 20 Mar 2014 13:40:51 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6152&msg_id=6154 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6152&msg_id=6153 Are your reviews posted anonymously? Also, congratulations! kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Language; Literature; Writing Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:17:31 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6152&msg_id=6153 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6152&msg_id=6152 I have started reviewing books for a magazine and for a well respected graphic novel website. It's fun, but I don't talk about it much on twitter or online because I don't want to invite the wrath (or commentary in general) of authors. However today I saw one of my reviews blurbed on a book (though not as me, but as the magazine). That was cool! lizinthelibrary@idkfa.com (lizinthelibrary) Language; Literature; Writing Thu, 20 Mar 2014 01:53:47 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=6152&msg_id=6152 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=5441&msg_id=5441 Aw shit, Fitzwilliam. At first Lizzy was all like, "Darcy's too gangsta," but now that you did her sister a solid when she got all man-crazy, she be all up on that 10,000 per anum. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Language; Literature; Writing Fri, 13 Sep 2013 12:08:31 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=5441&msg_id=5441 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=5204&msg_id=5255 I've also got an old 2.5" 500GB drive (non-hybrid) I'm using for DVD ripping swap space (read: taking up space, essentially) that you're more than welcome to. conrad@idkfa.com (conrad) Language; Literature; Writing Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:54:28 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=5204&msg_id=5255 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=5204&msg_id=5254 Much appreciated. I need to rummage through my office a bit, I want to say I've got a kicker somewhere. Though, a full SSD would be pretty awesome as well. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Language; Literature; Writing Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:33:28 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=5204&msg_id=5254 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=5204&msg_id=5253 I could throw my old hard drive at ya, if you want. Then again, these hybrid drives are also pretty cheap ;) It's a 500GB SATA II, 7500rpm I believe. Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Language; Literature; Writing Tue, 16 Jul 2013 12:56:51 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=5204&msg_id=5253 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=5204&msg_id=5252 In a coincidental but expected display, my Macbook's hard drive started click-clacking this evening. I'd had a recent backup, but was able to perform another incremental backup to take anything I'd missed. Not sure if I want to just replace/update the hard drive, or seek new hardware entirely. Fair sure I can't afford new hardware but, ah... necessity. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Language; Literature; Writing Tue, 16 Jul 2013 03:42:36 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=5204&msg_id=5252 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=5204&msg_id=5204 New Escape Characters article, "Pain Wizards," July 6th, 2013. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Language; Literature; Writing Sat, 06 Jul 2013 20:35:09 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=5204&msg_id=5204 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=5184&msg_id=5185 Voted (twice), and commented (twice). As was reflected in other comments: I'd like to see this, regardless of Geek & Sundry. Books are things I like, and I'd look forward to video segments on them. Also, given yours and Elle's experience with writing, I'd be interested to hear commentary from an author's or editor's perspective when it comes to books. Godspeed. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Language; Literature; Writing Sun, 23 Jun 2013 22:25:24 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=5184&msg_id=5185 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=5184&msg_id=5184 Initiate super-shameless plug sequence... For those who are avid readers, or just want to watch a 5 minute video: http://youtu.be/169x9OSZCDY My friend Elle and I are starting up a Vlog (hoping to get picked up as regulars for Geek and Sundry). It's about books and everything related to books. Succinct huh! Comments are greatly appreciated (we're compiling content for future episodes), and if you like us, please follow the link in the description to our voting page on G&S. Super-shameless plug complete. katidid@idkfa.com (katidid) Language; Literature; Writing Sat, 22 Jun 2013 12:25:21 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=5184&msg_id=5184 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4160&msg_id=4549 If I end up coming up with something good, I'll see to it you get to read it. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Language; Literature; Writing Sun, 26 Aug 2012 16:55:33 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4160&msg_id=4549 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4160&msg_id=4545 Perhaps. I don't know if a writing tool will actually take the place of your essays, but I will cope. semblance@idkfa.com (semblance) Language; Literature; Writing Sun, 26 Aug 2012 05:06:25 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4160&msg_id=4545 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4530&msg_id=4532 Tread lightly. The Internet is quick to anger (though, you're definitely on the right side of the argument, seems silly to discard illustration the way they do). kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Language; Literature; Writing Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:46:20 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4530&msg_id=4532 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4530&msg_id=4530 I have a blog. Mostly it's for me. A few librarians read it. My most popular post is one containing storytime songs and fingerplays about pirates. I wrote this entry about if a graphic novel could win the Newbery. And a very good graphic novel artist that I respect showed up in the comments to debate me. While I was debating if/how to answer him, it got picked up by Comics Beat and then by The Mary Sue. Crazy? I'll probably do some responding tomorrow. Don't want to be the crazy person who goes nutso on the internet and over responds. Don't want to ignore. Very cool to get a tweet from a friend that I was featured though! lizinthelibrary@idkfa.com (lizinthelibrary) Language; Literature; Writing Mon, 20 Aug 2012 03:06:26 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4530&msg_id=4530 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4160&msg_id=4528 Does it count that I'm writing a web-based, fully-distributed, collaborative novel writing tool, with the intent of using it for my (and other's) future projects? kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Language; Literature; Writing Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:41:28 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4160&msg_id=4528 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4160&msg_id=4526 I am distraught! Josh, you better keep writing somewhere... we're going to hold you to that promise! semblance@idkfa.com (semblance) Language; Literature; Writing Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:23:15 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4160&msg_id=4526 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4160&msg_id=4170 [...] kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Language; Literature; Writing Tue, 28 Feb 2012 02:49:55 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4160&msg_id=4170 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4160&msg_id=4169 2012 has signaled the end of the world. Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Language; Literature; Writing Tue, 28 Feb 2012 02:45:38 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4160&msg_id=4169 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4160&msg_id=4162 Indeed. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Language; Literature; Writing Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:15:06 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4160&msg_id=4162 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4160&msg_id=4161 Stormtrooper: "Move along. Move along." kitacek@idkfa.com (kitacek) Language; Literature; Writing Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:33:06 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4160&msg_id=4161 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4160&msg_id=4160 New Escape Characters article, "Seen and Shown," Feb 26, 2012. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Language; Literature; Writing Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:46:02 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4160&msg_id=4160 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3971&msg_id=4014 [...] kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Language; Literature; Writing Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:45:31 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3971&msg_id=4014 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3971&msg_id=4013 "He wants people to do more interesting things with computers." Oh I see. Like more widgets embedded in my Facetwitter+ feed? /thousandyardstare Green Man@idkfa.com (Green Man) Language; Literature; Writing Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:25:39 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3971&msg_id=4013 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3971&msg_id=4012 Also, slightly related, an article about Hypercard: http://www.loper-os.org/?p=568 This guy's argument is that Apple/Steve Jobs killed Hypercard because it weakened the distinction between the use and programming of a computer. This guy is sort of crazy... and even though he calls my kind the "autistic software engineer," he's still my kind of crazy. He wants people to do more interesting things with computers. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Language; Literature; Writing Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:45:50 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3971&msg_id=4012 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3971&msg_id=3974 Also, I plugged "2^2147483648" into Wolfram Alpha (http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=2%5E2147483648), which gave me a) Hope, and b) a better answer: kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Language; Literature; Writing Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:24:49 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3971&msg_id=3974 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3971&msg_id=3971 New Escape Characters article, "Toolmakers," Jan 15, 2012. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Language; Literature; Writing Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:31:58 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3971&msg_id=3971 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3754 Sidenote: After additional consideration, I'm quite certain I understand the evolutionary purpose of mammaries. The New Atheist crew makes a strong case for men wanting women who can pop out a dozen kids and run across a desert. I view breasts the same way I view campari or Southern Comfort: they're tantalizing and delicious some people, but they're not going in my mouth. Heyo! conrad@idkfa.com (conrad) Language; Literature; Writing Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:41:20 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3754 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3753 Are you speaking of a coming-of-age ritual for Yoda and Optimus, or for the dancers there? kitacek@idkfa.com (kitacek) Language; Literature; Writing Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:47:33 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3753 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3752 Bahahaha Hotel California. It will never be quite the same again. Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Language; Literature; Writing Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:31:24 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3752 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3751 "I'll F4U your Corsair, baby. All. Night. Long." "Hey there, Ms. Gay. How about you ditch Little Boy and Fat Man and come back to my place." "It isn't seppuku if you enjoy throwing yourself onto the sword!" "I've got your lightning war right here, bitch. *grabs crotch*" I'll be here all week. Tip your waitresses. conrad@idkfa.com (conrad) Language; Literature; Writing Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:40:50 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3751 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3750 This sounds eerily similar to an event that has already occurred. All you needed to do was add Hotel California and incredibly long hair to the mix. Oh, and my giggles. That too. conrad@idkfa.com (conrad) Language; Literature; Writing Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:35:49 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3750 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3749 Don't forget WWII cosplay! "I just took the backdoor around your Maginot Line..." Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Language; Literature; Writing Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:25:04 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3749 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3748 "Give me a lap dance you will, hmmm hmmm hmmmmmmmm!" Yoda chortles, fondling himself. "What is love?" Optimus ponders as he's sits down with a drink and some ones at the center table. "Look at those fatty slabs of breast. I don't know how even a babe could suckle at that." Crockett responds, eyeing the patrons. "You guys are the worst wingmen ever." I respond, pulling out my twenties and snapping at the nearest stripper in the most dehumanizing manner possible. Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Language; Literature; Writing Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:12:27 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3748 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3747 I think Yoda and Optimus need to join us at Sin Rock for an outing. You know, like a coming-of-age ritual. conrad@idkfa.com (conrad) Language; Literature; Writing Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:24:17 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3747 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3746 Maybe celibacy isn't so bad. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sex-headaches/DS00645 Or, you know, Erik just needs to find someone into Star Wars and/or Star Trek roleplay. "This is the 'droid' you're looking for." conrad@idkfa.com (conrad) Language; Literature; Writing Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:22:51 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3746 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3745 To Spenard, Yoda! You too, Optimus! (shoves twenties into backpack, straps it on, struts out the door) Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Language; Literature; Writing Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:14:20 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3745 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3744 That would only be true if you somehow managed to make a youtube video of all of this and then get yourself an ipad or some other tablet and had that playing while taped to your back every where you go from this day forward. Also there are prostitutes. MrFood@idkfa.com (MrFood) Language; Literature; Writing Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:08:28 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3744 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3743 I think a story is in order. First, I'm doing 3 costumes this year, because I hate myself. The first costume included this backpack, and was for a costume run. Of course, I was Luke training with Yoda on Dagobah. This made sense to me, since it was a trail run (typically through swamps), so I thought the costume would be classy, hilarious, and fitting. And I wanted an excuse for why I will never fuck anything but my hand ever again. Well, and maybe Yoda's backpack hole... but I digress. Anyways, so I roll up to the costume run BY MYSELF, and walk around trying to find Travis (T-moneeeeeeeeeey), whom I was to meet there. All the while in this costume IN PUBLIC. I get eye-high-fived by children and their parents, and strange looks from people our age. Luckily, I shaved for the costume, so I looked probably not much older than a teenager, meaning the pathetic factor was reduced by an order of magnitude or two. Plus, there was a 40+ year old dude walking around in a Jedi costume, so I definitely wasn't the saddest sight to behold. I finally found Travis right before the race started, and we start jogging along, which is tough, because I have a backpack and cargo pants on. So we're bullshitting, and at one point he mocks my slow running pace by trying to do a Yoda impression. I counter with a much better Yoda impression. I then comment that I will never get laid again to Travis, because of the nerd factor of the impression. At this point, a complete stranger turns around and says, "Actually, once you put that [costume] on, THAT was when you were never going to get laid again." I laugh, agree, and die a little on the inside. I finish the race, and meet up with Travis and a few other people, one of who is an attractive woman (also, while waiting in line for the card collection at the finish line, I meet a dude, who approves of the costume... of course). We've met before, but she doesn't know what my costume is. So I Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Language; Literature; Writing Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:56:01 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3743 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3741 Whenever I wonder if I'll ever get laid again, now I can read this and remember how well I'm really doing. Thanks! Wilber@idkfa.com (Wilber) Language; Literature; Writing Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:51:32 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3741 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3740 Alas, he arrived after you left. But don't worry, he doubles and a backpack; I bought it so I could more easily transfer MTG to your house. Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Language; Literature; Writing Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:41:19 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=3729&msg_id=3740