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14 Mar 02 - 11:58 AM (#669138) Subject: Got to brag about my kid From: Leeder For those of you who read fantasy literature: My son Murray has a short story (his first professional sale) in an anthology entitled "Realms of Shadow", in the Forgetten Realms series published by Wizards of the Coast. He just received his contributors' copies (the courier arrived right in the middle of this message!), so it will be in the stores soon. This is rather a big deal, as my kid's story will be in bookstores all over the English-speaking world. The advance paid a good chunk of this year's university tuition. Also, the company commissioned a novel on the strength of his story; he's writing it now, and it'll be published next year. It may also have opened the doors for a full-time writing job when his university year is finished. So I guess I can exult a little. John Leeder |
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14 Mar 02 - 12:07 PM (#669146) Subject: RE: BS: Got to brag about my kid From: Sorcha Well, so cool! |
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14 Mar 02 - 12:18 PM (#669156) Subject: RE: BS: Got to brag about my kid From: hesperis Wah-hooooo! That is so inspiring! How did that come to happen? (I write some stuff myself, and would be interested in tips.) |
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14 Mar 02 - 12:19 PM (#669157) Subject: RE: BS: Got to brag about my kid From: Steve Parkes Isn't it great when you can be proud of your kids? Steve |
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14 Mar 02 - 12:23 PM (#669159) Subject: RE: BS: Got to brag about my kid From: jeffp Way to go, Murray!!!! jeffp |
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14 Mar 02 - 01:06 PM (#669181) Subject: RE: BS: Got to brag about my kid From: MMario Fantastic! The 'Forgotten Realms' books certainly seem to sell well (I really could never get into them myself) |
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14 Mar 02 - 01:48 PM (#669208) Subject: RE: BS: Got to brag about my kid From: Giac Oooh, congrats! I'm a fan of Forgotten Realms, although I've not read anything new for a few years, and have enjoyed several role-playing "adventures" there. A friend and I wrote a module, for our group's enjoyment only, which took place on Moonshae. I will watch for Murray's story, this is exciting news! Mary |
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14 Mar 02 - 02:09 PM (#669233) Subject: RE: BS: Got to brag about my kid From: SharonA Wow! Congratulations to Murray ...and to you too, Leeder, for raising such a responsible kid! Using the proceeds to pay tuition – I'm impressed!! |
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14 Mar 02 - 02:59 PM (#669261) Subject: RE: BS: Got to brag about my kid From: SINSULL Don't know "Forgotten Realm" but I will soon. Congrat |
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14 Mar 02 - 03:02 PM (#669264) Subject: RE: BS: Got to brag about my kid From: SINSULL ulations. I was cut off. |
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14 Mar 02 - 04:25 PM (#669337) Subject: RE: BS: Got to brag about my kid From: GUEST,Souter COOOOOL!!!!!!! |
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14 Mar 02 - 04:39 PM (#669347) Subject: RE: BS: Got to brag about my kid From: catspaw49 BRAVO!!!!!! clapclapclapclapclapclap Spaw |
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14 Mar 02 - 04:48 PM (#669350) Subject: RE: BS: Got to brag about my kid From: breezy Get the film rights sorted and stuff Uni |
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14 Mar 02 - 04:58 PM (#669358) Subject: RE: BS: Got to brag about my kid From: DonMeixner Ain't it great to proud of our kids! Tell a perfect stranger has said "Well done Lad." Don |
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14 Mar 02 - 05:13 PM (#669364) Subject: RE: BS: Got to brag about my kid From: katlaughing WOW! That is wonderful!! Congratulations to your son and to you. That's the kind of advance I'm looking forward to on a couple of things I've got cooking.:-) Also, I love fantasy, but didn't know about this one. Will watch for it. Totally Awesome! kat |
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14 Mar 02 - 09:15 PM (#669496) Subject: RE: BS: Got to brag about my kid From: leprechaun Yeah, that rocks! |
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14 Mar 02 - 10:47 PM (#669538) Subject: RE: BS: Got to brag about my kid From: 53 I have a new grand daughter, and she was born this past monday. Of course I am very proud, and I know that she''s going to be a picker. |
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15 Mar 02 - 12:14 AM (#669574) Subject: RE: BS: Got to brag about my kid From: katlaughing Congratulations to you, too, Grandpa 53! |
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15 Mar 02 - 02:27 AM (#669616) Subject: RE: BS: Got to brag about my kid From: Troll Congrats. We need writers. troll |