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I discovered Charlie when I picked up a copy of Singularity Sky in a pub about eight years ago. I don't think I've read a bad one from him, but the Laundry series is particularly good.
"Halting State", and its sequel "Rule 34", are also well worth reading.
"These people looked deep within my soul and assigned me a number based on the order in which I joined."
- Homer
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I have one on the back burner but it's been there for a long time and who knows if it will ever get done!
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That is how it is. Life, responsibilities and software development crowd in.
I encourage you to write a little bit of your story every day.
Getting it done is the important thing. YOu can always make it better later.
Good luck.
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I always give my new books away for at least 24 hours.
My new book is free and you can get it at Amazon:
Fiction Writer's Fire Starter[^]
Summary
Learn fiction writing techniques as I walk you through analysis of 26 excerpts from published books (from authors like John Grisham, Tom Clancy, Ernest Hemingway, Alan Dean Foster and many more).
Even if you aren't going to write fiction you may like the analysis of the excerpts.
No Kindle Device? You Can Still Read
Even if you don't have a Kindle device or pad or iphone or whatever, you can read the book in your browser.
Yes, Fiction Writing
I know this is generally a progrmaming forum, but the lounge is for anything.
Also, I've discovered that quite a few software developers also like to write fiction.
Maybe you'll give it a go.
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I am planning to write a book using narcissism as a theme.
Peter Wasser
"The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts." - Bertrand Russell
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I am planning to write a book using a really big font.
Should get it done quicker that way.
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952)
Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
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I like it. It makes the pages go much faster.
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And you can get a short story out to novel thickness without having to be Dan Brown!
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952)
Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
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na the best one is to write a full novel then keep re-releasing it with different character names (worked for Clive Cussler and John Grisham to mention two)
You cant outrun the world, but there is no harm in getting a head start
Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time.
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pwasser wrote: I am planning to write a book using narcissism as a theme.
But you couldn't look away from the mirror long enough to get your word processor going, right?
Isn't that what happend with Narcissus?
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newton.saber wrote: Isn't that what happend with Narcissus?
No, he starved to death staring in his reflection in a pond.
Microsoft ... the only place where VARIANT_TRUE != true
modified 17-Jul-14 8:44am.
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Argonia wrote: reflection in a pound
Was he a queen?
Peter Wasser
"The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts." - Bertrand Russell
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Yes, his image was on the 3-pence and the 8 pound bill.
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newton.saber wrote: his image was on the 3-pence
Nah...that was Liz Winsor[^]
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952)
Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
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Nice thrup'ny bits!
Alberto Brandolini: The amount of energy necessary to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it.
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Haha, That is funny, because I know nothing about British money. I thought I was making up the 3-pence.
Was I ? Is that a 3-pence in the picture?
I us USDs and they are my favorites in the hole Whirled.
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yep I remember them well, this was pre decimalisation we also had sixpences and shillings, half crowns and gineas proper money
You cant outrun the world, but there is no harm in getting a head start
Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time.
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How about music?
Over the 20 years I've been developing software I've also found that a large percentage of Software Developers are also musicians and were often Music Majors in college before earning a living using a computer.
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Thank you for the book.
Once you lose your pride the rest is easy.
I would agree with you but then we both would be wrong.
The report of my death was an exaggeration - Mark Twain
Simply Elegant Designs JimmyRopes Designs
I'm on-line therefore I am.
JimmyRopes
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Thanks for your comment and for taking your time to download (and hopefully read).
I really appreciate your time.
Very nice.
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I want to purchase new mobile...
suggest me the best one below $200
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Without a doubt, this[^]
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952)
Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
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Ahh, the old pub fightin' phone (can be used as a blunt implement if required!)
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I've heard this is a better choice. Its battery is really strong and you can bash someone's head and it will still work !
Microsoft ... the only place where VARIANT_TRUE != true
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