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[randomways]

Also, in addition to my brief tale of conversational gaffes and soul-sucking awkwardness in my last post, I meant to direct a question to my f-list:

On the heels of KdS's analysis of spec-fic, I've been thinking about my on-going struggle to update my personal canon of sci-fi and fantasy. My dilemma has been to avoid the "pulp" stuff (if, while

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[midnightsjane]

I like the old school stuff like Le Guin and Tolkien too. I don't have any recs, but I do have a good friend who owns both a science fiction/fantasy bookstore, and a vast knowledge of the genre. He can tell by the books you read who you might enjoy, and give recommendations;
http://www.deadwrite.com is their website, and I'm sure Walter would be happy to help if you drop him an email.

[randomways]

Thanks! I've looked over it and have formulated some ideas. The sheer numbers of the genre books are staggering, so I'll definitely need some sort of spirit guide to lead me past the landmines of "our hero, a 20th level Drow Enchanter with a +3 Wand of Immaculate Imitation" type books. :)

How do I address him? Coming out of the blue with a random "howdy, stranger, this is what I like, cater to me" e-mail seems a little abrupt.

[midnightsjane]

His name is Walter, and I'll tell him I told you to email him. Just mention that their friend Jane sent you!
He'll be happy to help.

[randomways]

Thanks! I'll formulate an e-mail (once I formulate my thoughts, heh) and contact him sometime this week, then. You've been very helpful.

[midnightsjane]

I mentioned it to him tonight, and he's going to keep an eye out for your email.
Glad I could help!