Suvudu - Discussion Forum - Science Fiction and Fantasy Books, Movies, and Games tag:www.suvudu.com,2009-01-13:/forum//3 2009-10-23T23:45:40Z Movable Type Enterprise 4.21-en What characters comprise you? tag:www.suvudu.com,2009:/forum//3.1833 2009-10-23T23:45:40Z 2009-10-23T23:45:40Z Hi All, Just curious what others have to say on the subject. Here are my four characters that make up my whole: http://www.suvudu.com/2009/10/my-splintered-psyche-characters-i-am.html Shawn... Shawn Speakman http://www.suvudu.com/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=3&id=4 Hi All,

Just curious what others have to say on the subject.

Here are my four characters that make up my whole: http://www.suvudu.com/2009/10/my-splintered-psyche-characters-i-am.html

Shawn

]]> If dragons were real... tag:www.suvudu.com,2009:/forum//3.1832 2009-10-23T23:12:23Z 2009-11-16T23:43:38Z ... would humans still be on top of the food chain? Discuss. :)... Shawn Speakman http://www.suvudu.com/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=3&id=4 ... would humans still be on top of the food chain?

Discuss. :)

]]> New vs. Used Bookstores tag:www.suvudu.com,2009:/forum//3.1729 2009-10-05T23:24:25Z 2009-11-07T14:15:57Z Hi All, I just went through my signed book collection and pruned out some of the books that I no longer wanted. I sold them on my business website as well as to ebay.com and a used bookstore. It got... Shawn Speakman http://www.suvudu.com/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=3&id=4 Hi All,

I just went through my signed book collection and pruned out some of the books that I no longer wanted. I sold them on my business website as well as to ebay.com and a used bookstore.

It got me thinking: Where do people buy their books?

I frequent new and used bookstores, both independent and chain. I guess I am an equal opportunist buyer. I buy new books when I can at new bookstores, but when I am looking for an older edition or something rare, I visit the used.

How do you shop? Are you an Amazon person? B&N? Do you have to walk into a bookstore to buy a book? Or are you comfy with online buying? I have a hard time buying online because most of the time the books arrive damaged in some manner.

Shawn

]]> Free Library Formats tag:www.suvudu.com,2009:/forum//3.1719 2009-10-02T15:48:25Z 2009-11-09T04:19:44Z Please bring back the .pdf download for your free library books. I can't download the kindle version, because I don't have a kindle, or an iphone or an ipod. I can't download the B&N version because I don't live... Gary http://www.suvudu.com/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=3&id=428
Please bring back the .pdf download for your free library books.

I can't download the kindle version, because I don't have a kindle, or an iphone or an ipod.

I can't download the B&N version because I don't live in the USA.

I might be able to download the Sony version, if I install their software, or it might not work eiter. Who knows? However I really don't want to install a 5th ebook software on my computer. The four formats I have already are enough.

Gary Young

]]> Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Comics-based Movies of 2009? tag:www.suvudu.com,2009:/forum//3.1660 2009-09-17T21:09:00Z 2009-10-05T23:31:11Z I know I'm jumping the gun here, but we've already got three quarters of the year under our belts here and I thought it might be cool to start discussing favorite sci-fi/fantasy/comics movies from the past year. Plus, since this... Christine H http://www.suvudu.com/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=3&id=11 I know I'm jumping the gun here, but we've already got three quarters of the year under our belts here and I thought it might be cool to start discussing favorite sci-fi/fantasy/comics movies from the past year. Plus, since this is a forum thread, we can keep it going until the end of 2009. Ah, the beauty of technology. So, let's hear it! Your nom for the best SF/F/C movie of the year thus far? Or maybe you think one that's coming up is gonna be awesome... whatever floats your boat.

]]> Movie recommendations? tag:www.suvudu.com,2009:/forum//3.1399 2009-06-25T21:26:37Z 2009-08-05T02:00:04Z I'm looking to plump up my Netflix queue a bit - any suggestions for MUST SEE movies? I'm open to pretty much any genre except for horror. My imagination is scary enough on its own, thank you.... Christine H http://www.suvudu.com/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=3&id=11 I'm looking to plump up my Netflix queue a bit - any suggestions for MUST SEE movies? I'm open to pretty much any genre except for horror. My imagination is scary enough on its own, thank you.

]]> China Mieville | Author Live Chat tag:www.suvudu.com,2009:/forum//3.1333 2009-05-28T22:12:55Z 2009-05-28T22:12:55Z China Mieville and Del Rey editor Chris Schluep stopped by Suvudu to answer questions and chat with fans in our first ever Author Live Chat. You can view the now-archived live chat here: China Mieville Author Live Chat. What are... Suvudu http://www.suvudu.com/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=3&id=259 China Mieville and Del Rey editor Chris Schluep stopped by Suvudu to answer questions and chat with fans in our first ever Author Live Chat.

You can view the now-archived live chat here: China Mieville Author Live Chat.

What are your thoughts on the chat? Any additional questions or items you would have liked to see covered? Responses to what was covered? Don't hold back, just because the chat is over, doesn't mean the discussion has to end.

]]> Neil Gaiman explains George R.R. Martin tag:www.suvudu.com,2009:/forum//3.1295 2009-05-14T13:35:03Z 2009-05-25T08:10:51Z In case you haven't read this already, or if you have and wish to weigh in, Neil Gaiman took the time to answer a fan's email regarding George R.R. Martin and the feeling that GRRM was procrastinating on producing the... Kyle M. http://www.suvudu.com/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=3&id=10 In case you haven't read this already, or if you have and wish to weigh in, Neil Gaiman took the time to answer a fan's email regarding George R.R. Martin and the feeling that GRRM was procrastinating on producing the book.

Neil's thoughts? Well for his thoughts in his words (which I highly recommend), you can find them here: Neil's Journal on GRRM. If applauding a blogger did any amount of good, I would have done so for Neil after reading this. He's right, George isn't working for us, even though we might think that he is. Neil's explanation that purchasing a book or starting a series is not an implicit contract that the author owes the rest of the story on any particular deadline.

Anyway, read his article. It's fantastic. And once you do: what are your thoughts on Neil's take?

]]> Big Apple Con - Free Admission Offer tag:www.suvudu.com,2009:/forum//3.1254 2009-04-29T13:41:40Z 2009-04-29T19:57:32Z Hey everyone! I'm posting something I found while trying to work out the the various convention schedules for the rest of this year (crazy right?): the Big Apple Con is having a Summer Sizzler event on the 13th of June... Kyle M. http://www.suvudu.com/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=3&id=10 Hey everyone! I'm posting something I found while trying to work out the the various convention schedules for the rest of this year (crazy right?): the Big Apple Con is having a Summer Sizzler event on the 13th of June at the Hotel Pennsylvania. And you can get in free if you know where to register.

Want to know how to do it?

Head over to http://www.bigapplecon.com/shows/big-apple-con-summer-sizzler-13th-june-2009/

From there you'll be able to register for free admission. Be sure to print out your confirmation page and bring it with you to the event. I've got my voucher - go get yours and I'll see you there!

]]> Nitpicking the pdfs tag:www.suvudu.com,2009:/forum//3.1180 2009-03-30T16:26:17Z 2009-03-30T16:26:17Z Hi, I know it's a really minor point but is there any chance you could update the properties on the pdfs? The versions I've saved off have the meta data locked for editing, so I can't do it myself. If... Andrew http://www.suvudu.com/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=3&id=527 Hi, I know it's a really minor point but is there any chance you could update the properties on the pdfs?

The versions I've saved off have the meta data locked for editing, so I can't do it myself.

If the pdf properties had the Title and Author filled in correctly that would really help me find these in my eBook libraries rather trying to remember that "Novi_0345481283_4p_all_r1.qxp" by "Mike Kingcaid" is actually my new copy of His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik.

Thanks for the freebies. Keep up the good work!

Andrew


]]> Battlestar Galactica finale tag:www.suvudu.com,2009:/forum//3.1149 2009-03-21T16:49:36Z 2009-04-22T02:45:11Z Anyone watch the finale? What did you think of it? Were you satisfied? I loved it. The battle was epic and the old girl did us proud. Loved the few homages to the original series (even teared up when notes... Darth Duff http://www.suvudu.com/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=3&id=102 Anyone watch the finale? What did you think of it? Were you satisfied? I loved it. The battle was epic and the old girl did us proud. Loved the few homages to the original series (even teared up when notes from the original theme worked their way in). Laughed at Moore's cameo and was scratching my head a bit over the final appearance of Baltar and Six. Just what exactly are they?

]]> Your favorite George R.R. Martin character is....? tag:www.suvudu.com,2009:/forum//3.1123 2009-03-12T15:40:41Z 2009-10-05T03:00:33Z Which of George R.R. Martin's characters in his brilliant Song of Ice and Fire series is your favorite? Or I might ask the question like this: whose chapters do you most look forward to reading? When I first started the... DavidM http://www.suvudu.com/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=3&id=24 Which of George R.R. Martin's characters in his brilliant Song of Ice and Fire series is your favorite? Or I might ask the question like this: whose chapters do you most look forward to reading? When I first started the series, I looked forward to Bran's chapters the most. But now, I can't wait for Cersei. She is the most whacked character in the series, and I love her for it.

]]> FABLES FANS (spoiler alert if you haven't reached vol 11 yet) tag:www.suvudu.com,2009:/forum//3.1104 2009-03-06T19:49:51Z 2009-03-10T02:43:06Z Okay I JUST finished vol 11 (I've been almost exclusively reading the graphic novels) and I want to talk Fables with other fans! Anyone else wonder what happened to Baba Yaga? Will Prince Charming come back (he is pretty popular... Christine H http://www.suvudu.com/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=3&id=11 Okay I JUST finished vol 11 (I've been almost exclusively reading the graphic novels) and I want to talk Fables with other fans! Anyone else wonder what happened to Baba Yaga? Will Prince Charming come back (he is pretty popular in fairytales after all)? Anyone else have any lingering thoughts?

]]> Blood Engines Discussion Thread | Free Library tag:www.suvudu.com,2009:/forum//3.1100 2009-03-05T14:36:40Z 2009-03-29T17:39:00Z Have you read or are you reading Blood Engines by T. A. Pratt? Share your thoughts, feelings, or ideas here.... Suvudu http://www.suvudu.com/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=3&id=259 Have you read or are you reading Blood Engines by T. A. Pratt? Share your thoughts, feelings, or ideas here.

]]> His Majesty's Dragon Discussion Thread | Free Library tag:www.suvudu.com,2009:/forum//3.1099 2009-03-05T14:35:32Z 2009-03-22T23:40:52Z Have you read or are you reading His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik? Share your thoughts, feelings, or ideas here.... Suvudu http://www.suvudu.com/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=3&id=259 Have you read or are you reading His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik? Share your thoughts, feelings, or ideas here.

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