The Wordsmith's Forge

May is for finishing open storylines. Read the April 2013 Round-Up. The Update: 1st May introduces story bundles.

Fiction: The Fae World: Claire: Inheriting a Hotel (part 3) discusses fae family dynamics. The Donor House: Jean-Luc: First Visit to the Donor House (part 2) goes into Alice and Nick's shared past.

The World Walkers: Quiar: The Case of the Counterfeit Enchantments (part 8, 20th continuation) discusses doors to and from Quiar. The World Walkers: Quiar: The Case of the Counterfeit Enchantments (part 8, 21st continuation) has a fascinating conversation about reincarnation.

Other Fiction: Aurora’s World: Mirica: A Thief in the House (part 2), AU The Brotherhood: Daniel: Turning Back Time (part 2), Thear: Maeve: Moving (part 2)

April is new character month. Read a list of New Characters: 22nd – 28th April. May will focus on finishing current storylines, so start thinking about what you'd like to wrap up. Update: 29th April is the place to comment about that. Update: 28th April asks for input on website wrangling. April Prompts Session is open until Tuesday midnight. Suggestions include characters you'd like to see as another gender, or characters you want interacting with each other (including crossovers).

Fiction: The Fae World: Earth: Nova: The Mountain reveals the cost of crossing boundaries drawn by old legends. In Pagan: Juliet: Meeting Anna Juliet realizes something is very different after the accident. The World Walkers: Pendragon: Clara: Declining an Inheritance has a wonderful show of independence.

In The World Walkers: Quiar: The Case of the Counterfeit Enchantments (part 8, 18th continuation) Sini talks about Seahorse Port. In The World Walkers: Quiar: The Case of the Counterfeit Enchantments (part 8, 19th continuation) Lucille discusses the doors and the walkers.

Other Fiction: The Fae World: Earth: Rosalind: Spellbound, The World Walkers: Unknown World: Jetta: Saved By Cough Medicine, The World Walkers: Taithmarin: Matt: Arriving, The Fae World: Earth: Penny: Asking for Help

three_weeks_for_dw is running April 25-May 15. Post content that appears only on DW and share it with other folks. This is a good time to push for new readers.  There is a friending meme in progress if that appeals to you, along with other activities.

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April is new character month. See an overview of New Characters: 15th – 21st April.

Fiction: The World Walkers: Earth: Amy: Losing Someone shows those left behind when someone disappears onto another world. The World Walkers: Gaelom/Avaera: Kiara: Multiplicity explores what it's like when souls share a body.

The World Walkers: Quiar: The Case of the Counterfeit Enchantments (part 8, sixteenth continuation) features a conversation between Lucille and Quiar. The World Walkers: Quiar: The Case of the Counterfeit Enchantments (part 8, 17th continuation) returns to the counterfeit investigation.

Other fiction: The World Walkers: Kankirin: Yuki: Trapped on Kankirin, The World Walkers: Aerith: Theron: Trapped on Aerith, The Fae World: Jessie: Fae Families and Being A Spy, The World Walkers: Taithmarin: Morwen: Trapped on Taithmarin, The Fae World: Unknown World: Lyn: Talking to Jane, The World Walkers: Pendragon: Grania: An Accident

These are some posts from the later part of last week in case you missed them:
Relationship List
The One in the Middle
Read "The Strands of Her Necklace"
Aim to Misbehave
Elkloaf with Sausage


There will be a mid-month Poetry Fishbowl on Tuesday, April 16. The featured series will be Path of the Paladins.

Poetry in Microfunding:
"Why Old Women Fall in Love with Linguists" explores language loss and preservation across cultures.

Torn World writing update:
Currently posting: "Squiggles: Excerpts from Nleimen's Journal" (fiction).  Approved as canon: "Unicorns on Parade" "A Thorny Problem" "Spruce Deer" (poetry).  Back to me for edits: nothing.  Currently in front of the canon board: "Ghost Bat" (nonfiction), "The Wander Tent" "Cutting Cords and Clasping Hands," (fiction),  "Travel, Transition, Transcription" "Avorel's Adventure" "Thus It Was Written" (poetry). Drafted: "Like Ash Before the Wind," "From Dark to Bright," "The Inappropriate But Useful Disposal of Lettuce" "A Thin Red Trail" (fiction), "Changes in the Wind" (poetry).  In revision at home: "Water Dance," "When the Wind's Teeth Sing," "Raining Kittens," "Finding the Holes" "Winterheart" "The Museum of Mortality" (fiction),  "The Smallest Invaders" (poetry).  Currently writing: "Catch of the Day," "A Cold Clear Night" (fiction).


It's been chilly and blustery here for the most part.  Daffodils and forsythia are blooming.  More of the trees and bushes are starting to leaf out.

These are some posts from the later part of last week in case you missed them:
Read "A Philosophical Discussion"
Icon Day
Icons of Shaeth
Read about "Montage Promenade"
About SF Poetry
Crowdsourcing Film Distribution


The April 2, 2013 Poetry Fishbowl has sold out, woohoo!  Polls are open for the mid-month fishbowl theme and the general fund.

This past week, I've gotten involved with a new crowdfunding project called PoetTown. A couple of folks are building a website for sharing poetry, with a lot of useful search and social features. I'm talking with them about further ideas, including possible crowdfunding options for poems as well as the whole site. There's an IndieGoGo fundraising campaign to cover expenses. There's a development blog discussing features, with some terrific screencaps of the site-in-progress. I heartily encourage you to take a look.


Poetry in Microfunding:
"The Honeytrap" is now complete.  There are no open epics at this time.

Torn World writing update:
Currently posting: "Squiggles: Excerpts from Nleimen's Journal" (fiction).  Approved as canon: "Unicorns on Parade" "A Thorny Problem" (poetry).  Back to me for edits: nothing.  Currently in front of the canon board: "Ghost Bat" (nonfiction), "The Wander Tent" "The Strands of Her Necklace" "Cutting Cords and Clasping Hands," (fiction),  "Travel, Transition, Transcription" (poetry). Drafted: "Like Ash Before the Wind," "From Dark to Bright," "The Inappropriate But Useful Disposal of Lettuce" "A Thin Red Trail" (fiction), "Changes in the Wind" (poetry).  In revision at home: "Water Dance," "When the Wind's Teeth Sing," "Raining Kittens," "Finding the Holes" "Winterheart" "The Museum of Mortality" (fiction),  "The Smallest Invaders" (poetry).  Currently writing: "Catch of the Day," "A Cold Clear Night" (fiction).


Weather here has turned warm.  Crocus are blooming, daffodils just starting to open.  Honeysuckle and some other bushes are beginning to leaf out.

These are some posts from the later part of last week in case you missed them:

Art by Meeks
Read "Smoke in the Wind"
Singing of History
Read "Breaking the Ice"


Today is my birthday; no pranking, please.

The Poetry Fishbowl will be on Tuesday, April 2 with a theme of "fantasy in other eras." Also, please read the post "Thoughts on New Perks," which has no feedback yet.


Poetry in Microfunding:
"The Honeytrap" features a succubus and an asexual woman discussing feminism.

Torn World writing update:
Currently posting: "Squiggles: Excerpts from Nleimen's Journal" (fiction).  Approved as canon: "Unicorns on Parade" "A Thorny Problem" (poetry).  Back to me for edits: nothing.  Currently in front of the canon board: "Ghost Bat" (nonfiction), "The Wander Tent" "The Strands of Her Necklace" "Cutting Cords and Clasping Hands," (fiction),  "Travel, Transition, Transcription" (poetry). Drafted: "Like Ash Before the Wind," "From Dark to Bright," "The Inappropriate But Useful Disposal of Lettuce" "A Thin Red Trail" "The Museum of Mortality" (fiction), "Changes in the Wind" (poetry).  In revision at home: "Water Dance," "When the Wind's Teeth Sing," "Raining Kittens," "Finding the Holes" "Winterheart" (fiction),  "The Smallest Invaders" (poetry).  Currently writing: "Catch of the Day," "A Cold Clear Night" (fiction).


Warm weather has melted off almost all the snow.  Some of my crocus flowers are blooming.  There's supposed to be another cold snap on the way though.

These are some posts from the later part of last week in case you missed them:
A Late Winter
Read "The Crazies Have Come Out to Play"
Heroism and Characterization
Muse Fusion Open
Plunge Magazine
Torn World News
Read "The World According to Rai"


The half-price sale in Fledgling Grace has concluded. The next Poetry Fishbowl will be on Tuesday, April 2 with a theme of "fantasy in other eras."


Poetry in Microfunding:
"The Honeytrap" features a succubus and an asexual woman discussing feminism.

Torn World writing update:
Currently posting: "Squiggles: Excerpts from Nleimen's Journal" (fiction).  Approved as canon: "Unicorns on Parade" "Breaking the Ice" (fiction), "A Thorny Problem" "Smoke in the Wind" (poetry).  Back to me for edits: nothing.  Currently in front of the canon board: "Ghost Bat" (nonfiction), "The Wander Tent" "The Strands of Her Necklace" "Cutting Cords and Clasping Hands," (fiction),  "Travel, Transition, Transcription" (poetry). Drafted: "Like Ash Before the Wind," "From Dark to Bright," "The Inappropriate But Useful Disposal of Lettuce" "A Thin Red Trail" "The Museum of Mortality" (fiction), "Changes in the Wind" (poetry).  In revision at home: "Water Dance," "When the Wind's Teeth Sing," "Raining Kittens," "Finding the Holes" (fiction),  "The Smallest Invaders" (poetry).  Currently writing: "Catch of the Day," "Winterheart" "A Cold Clear Night" (fiction).


It snowed like crazy yesterday.  The world is still under a thick blanket of white.

These are some posts from the later part of last week in case you missed them:
Crowdfunding Creative Jam
Read "Jij Bent Zo" by Chanter_greenie
Donor Perk: "Static vs. Mobile Settings"
Read "Leaves in Passage"
Poetry Fishbowl Report for March 5, 2013


This week there is a half-price sale in Fledgling Grace.


Poetry in Microfunding:
"The Honeytrap" features a succubus and an asexual woman discussing feminism.

Torn World writing update:
Currently posting: "Squiggles: Excerpts from Nleimen's Journal" (fiction).  Approved as canon: "Unicorns on Parade" "Drawing the Triangle," "Breaking the Ice"(fiction), "A Choice of Three" "The World According to Rai" "A Thorny Problem" "Smoke in the Wind" (poetry).  Back to me for edits: nothing.  Currently in front of the canon board: "Ghost Bat" (nonfiction), "The Wander Tent" "The Strands of Her Necklace" (fiction),  "Travel, Transition, Transcription" (poetry). Drafted: "Like Ash Before the Wind," "From Dark to Bright," "The Inappropriate But Useful Disposal of Lettuce" "A Thin Red Trail" "The Museum of Mortality" (fiction), "Changes in the Wind" "Travel, Transition, Transcription" (poetry).  In revision at home: "Water Dance," "When the Wind's Teeth Sing," "Raining Kittens," "Finding the Holes" "Cutting Cords and Clasping Hands," (fiction),  "The Smallest Invaders" (poetry).  Currently writing: "Catch of the Day," "Winterheart" "A Cold Clear Night" (fiction).


Weather here has been cloudy and chill, with a little rain.  I saw the squirrel at the fly-through feeder this week.

These are some posts from the later part of last week in case you missed them:
Poetry for the Masses
A Step Back for Oz
How to Deal with Sighted Persons
Read "Taking the Long Path"

The poetry fishbowl went well last week; in fact, it sold out.  Vote on which series gets the half-price poetry sale.


Poetry in Microfunding:
"The Mystery of the Worn-Out Slippers" (Fiorenza the Wisewoman) is now complete.  "The Honeytrap" features a succubus and an asexual woman discussing feminism.  It has 19 new verses since last Monday, thanks to the general fund.

Torn World writing update:
Currently posting: "Squiggles: Excerpts from Nleimen's Journal" (fiction).  Approved as canon: "Unicorns on Parade" "Drawing the Triangle," (fiction), "A Choice of Three" "Looking Up to Him" "Leaves in Passage" "The World According to Rai" "A Thorny Problem" (poetry) .  Back to me for edits: "Breaking the Ice" (fiction).  Currently in front of the canon board: "Ghost Bat" (nonfiction), "Smoke in the Wind" (poetry). Drafted: "Like Ash Before the Wind," "From Dark to Bright," "The Inappropriate But Useful Disposal of Lettuce" "A Thin Red Trail" "The Museum of Mortality" (fiction), "Changes in the Wind" "Travel, Transition, Transcription" (poetry).  In revision at home: "Water Dance," "When the Wind's Teeth Sing," "Raining Kittens," "Finding the Holes" "Cutting Cords and Clasping Hands," (fiction),  "The Smallest Invaders" (poetry).  Currently writing: "Catch of the Day," "Winterheart" "A Cold Clear Night" (fiction).


Weather here has been chilly and intermittently wet.  We had some snow, which is mostly melted now.