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this thing is totally on
1. The bad news is: I'm still attached to the stupid project of pointless time and money-wasting. The good news is: I get to be bored silly while at my own god-damned desk with my co-workers around to help alleviate the boredom.
2. I'm pretty sure I already have Caroline/Sue White porn written for the upcoming femslash porn battle. (in my head, at least)
3. Ben A. is the new batman. It's like someone wanted to give me a lolsy early birthday present.
4. I read the last issue ofThe Lady Sif can rip your balls off, but is too bored to bother Journey Into Mystery. :/ :/ :( ngl, people, the fact that this book died is just a travesty. The art, the humor, the gravitas were all amazing.
5. I also re-read Simon Messingham's Strange England, which was not... awful. Like, I really enjoyed it, but it read less like a Seven adventure (even VNA Seven) and more like an Eleven adventure. Don't ask me how that works, since the book is fifteen + years old. But I've often said Eleven reminds me of Seven. And an OOC Seven is Eleven. (I wouldn't mind seeing this one translated to current-era, either. Chop out the Ace bits and Clara can take over Benny's spot. And not in a "Clara is inter-changeable" way, but in a "Clara can fit into Benny's bit more easily, since there's not much archeology, drinking or cursing involved" way)
6. Two weekends ago, I went drinking after work with my (real) co-workers. It was awesome.
7. I went looking for something else entirely and discovered that half of a box down in the basement was filled with Babysitter's Club, Saddle Club and the Linda Craig Adventures. If most of them weren't stripped library books, I would totally try giving them to someone.
8. There was also a Nancy Drew saves kids from behind the Iron Curtain, Cold War mystery. omg. At least I know where my love for the spy-tropes came from. (also, I must re-read it, and there better be Moscow rules)
9. Er, also, not at dragoncon. I considered it, but I am now an adult and can't justify spending that kind of money on a plane ticket. Also, my sister is packing this weekend as they're moving. So I'd be in the way there.
10. I shall now update my reading list. (please note that Elizabeth Peters was still alive when I was on my re-reading spree)
Devil-May-Care by Elizabeth Peters (I don't think this is a re-read, as it's not familiar at all. I will note however that it's possible I started it, then threw it across the room as it opens with a truly obnoxious dude narrating. ugh. I skipped to the end to make sure he wasn't going to marry the heroine)
The Dead Sea Cipher by Elizabeth Peters (re-read, and still somewhat entertaining, if only because the heroine is bright and clever, also, one of my fave tropes: SPIES SPIES EVERYWHERE. ok, and the bit where they sleep together out of exhaustion and wake up cranky.)
Legend in Green Velvet by Elizabeth Peters (she may have a formula and tropes up the wazoo, but I do appreciate that her heroines are both capable and intelligent while still being allowed to occasionally freak the fuck out when shit gets bad. Or faint, as the moment takes them. ALSO, full of another of my favorite tropes: MOSCOW RULES aka "everyone is out to get us! Eek! Hide! Run around cross-country!" and there's one bit where Jamie ends up needing medical attention. This book is like a map of Lyssie's Favorite Things--right down to BOTH hero and heroine admitting the other looks hot all tied up.)
The Copenhagen Connection by Elizabeth Peters (re-read, and not as fun as LiGV or DSC. sigh)
The Calling of the Three by Ru Emerson (re-read, because I was craving the trilogy, for some reason)
The Two in Hiding by Ru Emerson (re-read, because I was craving the trilogy, for some reason)
One Land, One Duke by Ru Emerson (re-read, because I was craving the trilogy, for some reason)
The Craft of Light by Ru Emerson (re-read, though I skipped a lot of the Holmaddi stuff, as I find it boring. I wish Lialla had a more interesting story-line. sigh)
The Art of the Sword by Ru Emerson (re-read, first re-read, I think. I always stall after Craft of Light, for some reason. BUT. BUT. It does make me want to write all the silly, tropey, Kara-wins-Sam-in-a-card-game fic ever. Skipped Lialla's bits again, Kepron makes me want to punch something.)
The Science of Power by Ru Emerson (re-read, definitely the first re-read, here. I... I don't know, I enjoyed most of it, I guess. I didn't skip Lialla's sections as much, but the intimation that she was a lesbian was sort of flat, especially with the cliche part. the Chris and Ariadne bits were nice and tropey, though)
Dreadnought by Cherie Priest (re-read. I feel that no one should be surprised I've re-read this one, this is the sort of narrative I love: traveling, on the run, being chased by everyone and such. It's not quiiite Moscow Rules, but it's good enough. And there are trains!)
Human Nature by Paul Cornell (re-read; everything I loathed in the tv version is perfectly fine here. Also, omg, Benny. And character-continuity)
Strange Englaned by Simon Messingham (re-read)
2. I'm pretty sure I already have Caroline/Sue White porn written for the upcoming femslash porn battle. (in my head, at least)
3. Ben A. is the new batman. It's like someone wanted to give me a lolsy early birthday present.
4. I read the last issue of
5. I also re-read Simon Messingham's Strange England, which was not... awful. Like, I really enjoyed it, but it read less like a Seven adventure (even VNA Seven) and more like an Eleven adventure. Don't ask me how that works, since the book is fifteen + years old. But I've often said Eleven reminds me of Seven. And an OOC Seven is Eleven. (I wouldn't mind seeing this one translated to current-era, either. Chop out the Ace bits and Clara can take over Benny's spot. And not in a "Clara is inter-changeable" way, but in a "Clara can fit into Benny's bit more easily, since there's not much archeology, drinking or cursing involved" way)
6. Two weekends ago, I went drinking after work with my (real) co-workers. It was awesome.
7. I went looking for something else entirely and discovered that half of a box down in the basement was filled with Babysitter's Club, Saddle Club and the Linda Craig Adventures. If most of them weren't stripped library books, I would totally try giving them to someone.
8. There was also a Nancy Drew saves kids from behind the Iron Curtain, Cold War mystery. omg. At least I know where my love for the spy-tropes came from. (also, I must re-read it, and there better be Moscow rules)
9. Er, also, not at dragoncon. I considered it, but I am now an adult and can't justify spending that kind of money on a plane ticket. Also, my sister is packing this weekend as they're moving. So I'd be in the way there.
10. I shall now update my reading list. (please note that Elizabeth Peters was still alive when I was on my re-reading spree)
Devil-May-Care by Elizabeth Peters (I don't think this is a re-read, as it's not familiar at all. I will note however that it's possible I started it, then threw it across the room as it opens with a truly obnoxious dude narrating. ugh. I skipped to the end to make sure he wasn't going to marry the heroine)
The Dead Sea Cipher by Elizabeth Peters (re-read, and still somewhat entertaining, if only because the heroine is bright and clever, also, one of my fave tropes: SPIES SPIES EVERYWHERE. ok, and the bit where they sleep together out of exhaustion and wake up cranky.)
Legend in Green Velvet by Elizabeth Peters (she may have a formula and tropes up the wazoo, but I do appreciate that her heroines are both capable and intelligent while still being allowed to occasionally freak the fuck out when shit gets bad. Or faint, as the moment takes them. ALSO, full of another of my favorite tropes: MOSCOW RULES aka "everyone is out to get us! Eek! Hide! Run around cross-country!" and there's one bit where Jamie ends up needing medical attention. This book is like a map of Lyssie's Favorite Things--right down to BOTH hero and heroine admitting the other looks hot all tied up.)
The Copenhagen Connection by Elizabeth Peters (re-read, and not as fun as LiGV or DSC. sigh)
The Calling of the Three by Ru Emerson (re-read, because I was craving the trilogy, for some reason)
The Two in Hiding by Ru Emerson (re-read, because I was craving the trilogy, for some reason)
One Land, One Duke by Ru Emerson (re-read, because I was craving the trilogy, for some reason)
The Craft of Light by Ru Emerson (re-read, though I skipped a lot of the Holmaddi stuff, as I find it boring. I wish Lialla had a more interesting story-line. sigh)
The Art of the Sword by Ru Emerson (re-read, first re-read, I think. I always stall after Craft of Light, for some reason. BUT. BUT. It does make me want to write all the silly, tropey, Kara-wins-Sam-in-a-card-game fic ever. Skipped Lialla's bits again, Kepron makes me want to punch something.)
The Science of Power by Ru Emerson (re-read, definitely the first re-read, here. I... I don't know, I enjoyed most of it, I guess. I didn't skip Lialla's sections as much, but the intimation that she was a lesbian was sort of flat, especially with the cliche part. the Chris and Ariadne bits were nice and tropey, though)
Dreadnought by Cherie Priest (re-read. I feel that no one should be surprised I've re-read this one, this is the sort of narrative I love: traveling, on the run, being chased by everyone and such. It's not quiiite Moscow Rules, but it's good enough. And there are trains!)
Human Nature by Paul Cornell (re-read; everything I loathed in the tv version is perfectly fine here. Also, omg, Benny. And character-continuity)
Strange Englaned by Simon Messingham (re-read)
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