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by **Bill_Thompson** » Thu May 11, 2006 8:30 pm

I thought I would start a thread to discuss Sci Fi Chick. Since I don't reallty know anything about her (?) I will stay quiet. I will just be an observer here at least for a while. I will be interested and see how this goes.

Writing.com Account · by **Lonewulf** » Thu May 11, 2006 8:45 pm

She's a chick. That likes sci-fi.

by **SciFi Chick** » Thu May 11, 2006 8:46 pm

Lonewulf wrote:She's a chick. That likes sci-fi.

ROFL You're quick. ;)

by **Dragon Star** » Thu May 11, 2006 10:00 pm

Congratulations on becoming a Mod SC!

:glp-s301:

by **SciFi Chick** » Thu May 11, 2006 10:01 pm

Dragon Star wrote:Congratulations on becoming a Mod SC!

Thanks Dragon Star. :mrgreen:

by **Dragon Star** » Thu May 11, 2006 10:05 pm

"In the stars it is, and excellent moderator you will be" ~Yoda.

by **Bill EE** » Thu May 11, 2006 10:30 pm

So Sci (may I call you Sci?) what kind of Sci-Fi do you like?

by **SciFi Chick** » Thu May 11, 2006 10:32 pm

Bill EE wrote:So Sci (may I call you Sci?) what kind of Sci-Fi do you like?

That's a new one. :D Most people go with SFC, but whatever floats your boat. :D

I like all sorts of scifi from hard stuff like Asimov to fantasy, and pretty much everything in between.

I've fallen behind in my pleasure reading of late due to school, but I'm certainly interested in any recommendations. Do you like scifi?

Writing.com Account · by **Lonewulf** » Thu May 11, 2006 10:37 pm

Have you read the "Princes of Amber" series by Roger Zelazny?

An excellent blend of fantasy and science fiction. While it's more on the fantasy side, it's still excellent. Roger Zelazny is my hero.

by **Bill EE** » Thu May 11, 2006 10:44 pm

Sci wrote:

That's a new one. Most people go with SFC, but whatever floats your boat.

I like all sorts of scifi from hard stuff like Asimov to fantasy, and pretty much everything in between.

I've fallen behind in my pleasure reading of late due to school, but I'm certainly interested in any recommendations. Do you like scifi?

Do I like sci-fi? Does a bear - you know the rest. I am also way behind in my reading also. I started with Clark (City and the Stars) when I was a wee lad. Lately I am getting into alternate reality fiction (The Lost Regiment Series - right now I am trying to read 1632 in between work, kids, and life). Not too much into fantasy (got burned out with the Pern series) but I should go back and have a look at what it available now.

by **Doe, John** » Thu May 11, 2006 10:56 pm

Lonewulf wrote:Have you read the "Princes of Amber" series by Roger Zelazny?

An excellent blend of fantasy and science fiction. While it's more on the fantasy side, it's still excellent. Roger Zelazny is my hero.

A sign of excellent taste on your part. The Amber series is what he is best known for, but my favorite Zelazny is without a doubt "Lord of Light".

by **Gullible Jones** » Thu May 11, 2006 11:21 pm

Yes, Lord of Light is amazing. As are Zelazny's short stories.

by **Bill_Thompson** » Thu May 11, 2006 11:34 pm

SciFi Chick should meet Animal. But he seems to have moved on.

by **N C More** » Fri May 12, 2006 12:26 am

I like Zelazny too! I also enjoy Asimov, Niven, Clark...all the classics. There's nothing like good science fiction for a pure fun read.

by **Bandit** » Fri May 12, 2006 12:33 am

Agreed. I'll have to check out Zelazny. Thnx for the tip people. :)

by **Doe, John** » Fri May 12, 2006 12:40 am

Bandit wrote:Agreed. I'll have to check out Zelazny. Thnx for the tip people. :)

It might be hard to find some of his older stuff right now, but I think I read somewhere that it's up for a reprinting soon.

by **Bandit** » Fri May 12, 2006 1:04 am

Doe, John wrote:
Bandit wrote:Agreed. I'll have to check out Zelazny. Thnx for the tip people. :)

It might be hard to find some of his older stuff right now, but I think I read somewhere that it's up for a reprinting soon.

Cool. Thanks! 8)

Writing.com Account · by **Lonewulf** » Fri May 12, 2006 1:08 am

Bandit wrote:Agreed. I'll have to check out Zelazny. Thnx for the tip people. :)

No problem-o. Glad to make a convert.

by **Bill_Thompson** » Fri May 12, 2006 2:42 am

I hope you people wake up.

Nothing I can say you will listen to thanks to the next person who will post right after me (Lonewulf) because he wants to defend the few women he knows of in his life.

But I think she is going to make this place a lot less interesting.

Writing.com Account · by **Lonewulf** » Fri May 12, 2006 2:45 am

Bill_Thompson wrote:I hope you people wake up.

Nothing I can say you will listen to thanks to the next person who will post right after me (Lonewulf) because he wants to defend the few women he knows of in his life.

Shush, we're having a nice conversation about Zelazny.

But I think she is going to make this place a lot less interesting.

And you can see how we all respect your opinion.

by **SciFi Chick** » Fri May 12, 2006 2:58 am

Lonewulf wrote:Have you read the "Princes of Amber" series by Roger Zelazny?

An excellent blend of fantasy and science fiction. While it's more on the fantasy side, it's still excellent. Roger Zelazny is my hero.

I read the first book a couple decades ago, and I still remember it, but I've never had the chance to get to the others. Thanks for the reminder. :D

by **SciFi Chick** » Fri May 12, 2006 3:00 am

Bill EE wrote:Sci wrote:
That's a new one. Most people go with SFC, but whatever floats your boat.

I like all sorts of scifi from hard stuff like Asimov to fantasy, and pretty much everything in between.

I've fallen behind in my pleasure reading of late due to school, but I'm certainly interested in any recommendations. Do you like scifi?

Do I like sci-fi? Does a bear - you know the rest. I am also way behind in my reading also. I started with Clark (City and the Stars) when I was a wee lad. Lately I am getting into alternate reality fiction (The Lost Regiment Series - right now I am trying to read 1632 in between work, kids, and life). Not too much into fantasy (got burned out with the Pern series) but I should go back and have a look at what it available now.

It's weird. I used to love Pern, but I can't read it now. I think it would make a better series of films than books, and it's not often I say anything like that.

I've never even heard of The Lost Regiment Series. Who's the author?

As for checking out fantasy, I recommend Melanie Rawn. I'm reading a trilogy by her that, ironically, involves dragons. :lol:

Writing.com Account · by **Lonewulf** » Fri May 12, 2006 3:05 am

SciFi Chick wrote:
Lonewulf wrote:Have you read the "Princes of Amber" series by Roger Zelazny?

An excellent blend of fantasy and science fiction. While it's more on the fantasy side, it's still excellent. Roger Zelazny is my hero.

I read the first book a couple decades ago, and I still remember it, but I've never had the chance to get to the others. Thanks for the reminder. :D

Oh, it gets great. Especially when it gets around to Merlin.

I don't spoil anything for you, but I'll just say: He makes a great character.

by **SciFi Chick** » Fri May 12, 2006 3:06 am

Wow. That Merlin shows up in the strangest places, doesn't he? :lol:

Writing.com Account · by **Lonewulf** » Fri May 12, 2006 3:12 am

Well, the Princes of Amber series makes a ton of references to characters from the tale of Camelot. It's not much of a surprise.

Zelazny was very interested in those kinds of tales, but he loves to put his own "spin" on them. Like in the short story he wrote about Merlin and Mordrid getting together in modern times. Neither was a "nice guy" at all.

Ironically, in the Princes of Amber series, Merlin is a good guy... he's just young. A college student. :D

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