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May is for finishing open storylines. Update: 7th May talks about goals and a Donor House storyline. Update: 9th May discusses challenges with constructed languages.

Fiction:
The World Walkers: AU Taithmarin: Anna: Stepping Onto Another World (part 3) explores finding a place to stay.
The Fae World: Kalinia: Aeron: The Creation of the Dragons (part 3) suggests a perilous way to get around an oath.
The World Walkers: Athare: Electra: Meeting a Rabbit (part 4) discusses different types of sculptors.
The World Walkers: Quiar: Kaito: The Night of Guises prepares for a holiday.
Pagan: Anna: One Year On explores what may have happened to Charlotte and Anna, and how Anna is adjusting to her situation.
Pagan: Anna: Weather is about Anna's strange feelings on the weather.
The World Walkers: Unknown World: Adara: Raining Mushrooms is a delightfully weird story about a rain of mushrooms.

The World Walkers: Quiar: The Case of the Counterfeit Enchantments (part 8, 22nd continuation) delves into Meriwether's past lives and other worlds.
The World Walkers: Quiar: The Case of the Counterfeit Enchantments (part 8, 23rd continuation) shows the impact of the counterfeiters.

Other Fiction:
Crossover: World Walkers/Deities World: Persephone: Watching Mab with Hecate (part 2)
AU Magi: Marnie: Becoming a Part of the Carne (part 2)
AU Thear: Evelyn: A Planet Outside the Window (part 3)
The Fae World: Earth: Willow: Looking Back
The World Walkers: Unknown World/Aerith: Guinevere: Walking Into A Trap (part 2)
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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
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These are some posts from the later part of last week in case you missed them:
Sex and Disability
Alternative Communication
Read "Stinging Like Nettles"
Read "A Thorny Problem"
Muse Fusion Open
Read "Ordination into the Open Order


The next Poetry Fishbowl will be on Tuesday, May 7 with a theme of "homonyms, puns, and wordplay."


Poetry in Microfunding:
"Why Old Women Fall in Love with Linguists" explores language loss and preservation across cultures.  "Landfather" belongs to the series Path of the Paladins.  Johan, Althey, and company travel to Ari's village.

Torn World writing update:
Currently posting: "Squiggles: Excerpts from Nleimen's Journal" (fiction).  Approved as canon: "The Wander Tent" (fiction), "Unicorns on Parade" "Spruce Deer" "Travel, Transition, Transcription" (poetry).  Back to me for edits: nothing.  Currently in front of the canon board: "Ghost Bat" (nonfiction), "Cutting Cords and Clasping Hands (Parts 1-4)," "Winterheart (Parts 1-3)" "The Museum of Mortality (Parts 1-2" (fiction),   "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" (fiction), "The Smallest Invaders" (poetry).  Currently writing: "Catch of the Day," "A Cold Clear Night" (fiction).

Weather here has been wet and cool, with an occasional sunny day.  Daffodils are mostly done blooming, tulips are out now.  Pear and cherry trees are blooming too.
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[community profile] 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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These are some posts from the later part of last week in case you missed them:
New Crowdfunding Project: Goal-Fish
Read "This Was Not What I Set Out To Write"
Read "Niceties"
Future Employers
Adoptable Characters
Read a Creepy Fairytale


The April 2013 Crowdfunding Creative Jam ran this weekend. See what I wrote and what was written from my prompts.

The bonus fishbowl went well. There is currently a poll open to pick a new epic for microfunding, expected to close Monday evening.


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 (Parts 1-4)," "Winterheart (Parts 1-3)" (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" "The Museum of Mortality" (fiction), "The Smallest Invaders" (poetry).  Currently writing: "Catch of the Day," "A Cold Clear Night" (fiction).


Weather here has been variable.  It rained buckets for a few days; the fields are still flooded in places.  Last couple of days have been sunny and warm.  I finally got outside and started some spring planting.  There is a mourning dove nesting on our porch.
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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.
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April is new character month. New Characters 1st – 7th April has thumbnails of the new characters introduced so far.  Update: 2nd April discusses ordering the new netbook, and story editing. Update: 4th April the new netbook has arrived. Update: 5th April covers website updates: the Donor House page is updated and there's a new guest posts page. Check out the awesome New icons of characters.

Fiction: The World Walkers: Athare: Frane: An Uncomfortable Landing introduces Frane to Leolin after a desperate jump between worlds. The Donor House: Lox: First Visit to the Donor House is about a vampire who's been living rough and now wants to come in. The World Walkers: Lorelei: Travelling Through Time is a little sweet and a little creepy, about crossing worlds and times. The World Walkers: Taithmarin: Marley: Third Generation, Born on Taithmarin shows the difference between refugees and residents.

The World Walkers: Quiar: The Case of the Counterfeit Enchantments (part 8, twelth continuation) explores the World Walker tattoos. The World Walkers: Quiar: The Case of the Counterfeit Enchantments (part 8, thirteenth continuation) discusses what Moonjumpers know about the worlds, and what they share.

Other fiction: The World Walkers: Unknown World: Kalena: Returning, Thear: Maeve: Moving, The Fae World: Holly: Returning Home?

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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.
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April is new character month. March 2013 Round-Up has a mention of the new character concept so you can leave requests there. This is crowdfunding: ask for what you want! See also the Giveaway – Character Adoptions and Setting Rentals for free fiction if you have not previously sampled these services. Update – 27th March covers the need for a new netbook. The Poetry Fishbowl: by Elizabeth Barrette is a guest post by me. This is a good example of how crowdfunding folks can network to help each other.

Fiction: The Fae World: Arkal: Art: Freedom (part 2) continues the story of Dragons escaping. The Fae World: Sebastian (part 5) concerns the status of griffins and their powers. The World Walkers: Taithmarin: Astrid: Arriving in Little Hill (part 4) describes the town of Little Hill.

The World Walkers: Quiar: Lucille: Hot to Moderate (part 2) explores Lucille's connection to Quiar. The World Walkers: Quiar: The Case of the Counterfeit Enchantments (part 8, tenth continuation) shows Lucille musing over her job as a Walker. The World Walkers: Quiar: The Case of the Counterfeit Enchantments (part 8, eleventh continuation) explores mindful doors and worlds, Lucille's work as a Walker, and changes in tattoos. There are also some interesting ideas about the missing log book and what the criminals might really be up to.

Other Fiction: The Fae World: Kristen; Waking Up (part 4), The Fae World: Adrian: The Coffee Shop (part 3), The FAe World: Arkal: Enid: An Early Morning Surprise
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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.
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March has no designated theme. March Prompt Session has a theme of "hidden and lost things." Leave prompts, get fiction!

Fiction: The Deities’ World: Anubis: An Evening with Hades features Anubis, one of my favorite gods. AU Pagan: Lacey: Planning a Ritual explores the inspiration for ritual topics. The Magi: Terrance: Energy Healing (part 2) contrasts the Magi who are healers vs. those who are not. The Donor House: Rex: Saving Melody (part 5) brings them to a safe refuge. The World Walkers: Athare: Piaras: A Meeting with Mairin (part 2) explores where to place newly created races.

The World Walkers: Quiar: The Case of the Counterfeit Enchantments (part 8, eighth continuation) discusses sleep schedules and Moonjumpers. The World Walkers: Quiar: The Case of the Counterfeit Enchantments (part 8, ninth continuation) considers some of the secrets that Lucille is keeping.  The World Walkers: Athare/Quiar: Kaito: Running presents some of Kaito's background, along with instructions on how to extend the story if you want to read more of it.

Other Fiction: AU Heliopath’s World: Heliopath: Talking with Rynne and Dylan, Kim’s Earth: Michael: Trying to Sleep, ‘Astral’ World: Christophe: A Strange Man with a Strange Offer, Aurora’s World: Unknown Kingdom: Xavia: Making a Decision (part 2), AU ‘Astral’ World: Amber’s Choices (2) (part 2), AU The Brotherhood: Dexter: Looking Back (part 2), The World Walkers: Athare/Unknown World: Tanis: Escaping (part 2)
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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.
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March has no designated theme. The World Walkers: A Conversation with Joel is a fascinating bit of meta that reminds me of similarities between a writer's life and a character's life. Update: 14th March covers the upcoming prompt session, ebooks, and news about The Case of the Counterfeit Enchantments. March 2013 Raffle lets you enter with comments, links, or credits. Email Subscriptions have changed services, so pipe up if you want notifications of new content. Ask Me Questions -- any setting, any topic about the worlds, here's your chance to learn more.

Fiction: Thear: Trey: Trey’s First Encounter with Bast (part 2), yep, dealing with deities is like that. The World Walkers: Athare: Electra: Meeting a Rabbit (part 3) concerns how to provide decent living space for life clay animals. Afterlife: Gabriel: Finding a Friend (part 2) explores the nature and purpose of angels. The Deities’ World: Lucifer: Halloween (part 2) is about the disconnection between a deity and people who believe inaccurate things about him.

The World Walkers: Quiar: The Case of the Counterfeit Enchantments (part 8, sixth continuation) presents some unusual features about Kaito's charms. The World Walkers: Quiar: The Case of the Counterfeit Enchantments (part 8, seventh continuation) reveals more of Kaito's backstory.

Other Fiction: The Fae World: Idwal: How to Change the Past, The World Walkers: Labyrinth: Lance: Landing in Labyrinth (part 2), Thear: Bree: Meeting Quinn (part 2), The Fae World: Esra: On Earth
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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.
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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.

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