This is me posting about everything I haven't gotten to with the whole book meme thing
Road by Anti-Pati-ya
This image was one I found in the last few weeks while looking for images to inspire my next book, but if I were to choose any one of the pictures I collected on DeviantArt to symbolize Letters to My Nemesis, this would be it.
If you want to be a first reader for this book, I'm looking for a handful of volunteers to start the process.
Summary: Abi's chosen for a friendly tournament with the next neighborhood over, an event that draws a lot of attention online.
She's also a drop-out just returning to school at 18 and old gang-enemies are trying to start wars with her in class. She also has to figure out her destiny as someone who is bright enough to do anything, but has a major talent for something she hates with a passion.
***
This is not the first time this is happened, but it's more dismaying to have it happen again than to have had it happen once.
I just read a poem much like one I wrote (and, in fact, just submitted somewhere) that's almost exactly what I was trying to say, but one step further. And it's just so much better.
Raven by Theodora Goss in the current issue of Goblin Fruit
If you know where I saw the Cupid and Psyche one that blew my mind and shattered my pride, I can't believe I don't remember where it was...
***
In happier news, here are some stories that are just gorgeous, and made me love webzines that can publish stories of the kind I like. Fantasy Magazine, for example...
Stone Flowers by Aiden Doyle
which is sad and luminescent and...well, smells right. The description put me square in a place I know, but told me a story I didn't.
Bloodlines by Silvia Moreno-Garcia actually made me think of you, rhinemouse
is harsh and dark but also sweet. The heroine's way of talking is the only thing that tells you the kind of person she is, and I can picture her so clearly.
And rhinemouse herself is apparently my theme for the week published a great fae story
in Under Ceaseless Skies, as Rosamund Hodge, because that is her name
More Full Of Weeping Than You Can Understand
which is also sad and luminescent but then harsh and bitter, too, but most importantly vivid with feeling though the main character has none.
***
Month of Books will resume tomorrow!