The Flamboyent Cuttlefish

[greygirlbeast]

I would think that by just about any sane measure, I would count as a very prolific writer. At times, somewhat too prolific for my own good. And with this in mind, it seems inevitable that there will be these dry spells. These times where I sit and stare at the keyboard until I must either find some suitable diversion, some work substitute, or

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[regenzeit]

Somedays i think, if you ever write cooking recipes, they will sound good. And I'll want to read 'em.
Reminds me of a remark someone made of Michael Stipe, regardless what he sings, it will sound good.

[greygirlbeast]

a remark someone made of Michael Stipe, regardless what he sings, it will sound good.

Indeed.

[eldritch00]

The film adaptation of The Doubtful Guest had me blinking several times when I read about it here and also when I clicked on the actual news link. Odd.

I've encountered the work related to Dead Girl, the house in Providence, etc. in rather haphazard ways. Someday, I'll re-read them in a more "systematic" manner. And while I hate to put more on your table, do you also have some kind of "preferred reading order" for the stories and novels?

On a similar token, since you mentioned a SF story, does your SF also play around with recurring settings and characters?

[greygirlbeast]

I've encountered the work related to Dead Girl, the house in Providence, etc. in rather haphazard ways. Someday, I'll re-read them in a more "systematic" manner. And while I hate to put more on your table, do you also have some kind of "preferred reading order" for the stories and novels?

That's a very big question, as there are so many stories and novels now. But I think my short answer is no, I don't. I tried to build all of this so it might be read in any order, though the order will determine how one perceives the story.

On a similar token, since you mentioned a SF story, does your SF also play around with recurring settings and characters?

Just a little. Not to the degree or with the sort of determination that you find in the dark-fantasy stuff. There are recurring themes. "Faces in Revolving Souls" could be in the same universe as "The Dry Salvages." But, mostly, I see the sf stories as standing alone.

[corucia]

As to Kong stories, copyright issues and the like, Philip Jose Farmer wrote a very nice Kong story, "After King Kong Fell". SubPress recently reprinted it in their 'Best of Philip Jose Farmer' omnibus (an excellent book, highly recommended). So, at least PJF was able to write on Kong without running afoul of the copyright police...

[beerdiablo]

Cuttlefish = Funky.