MERCEDES-LACKEY Digest 2641

Topics covered in this issue include:

  1) H/C deaths
	by Sara Peek <saddlefan-+AT+-yahoo.com>
  2) Re: choosing to be a herald
	by eliza77-+AT+-webtv.net (eliza)
  3) Re: H/C deaths
	by "Li'nia Stormdancer" <lady_stormdancer-+AT+-yahoo.com>
  4) Re: choosing to be a herald
	by Kasebones-+AT+-cs.com
  5) Re: H/C deaths
	by "Roxanne Nolan" <nolan-+AT+-gemsi.com>
  6) Re: Skif
	by "Misty's Secretary" <mistysdesk-+AT+-hotmail.com>
  7) Re: Gwena's return
	by "Misty's Secretary" <mistysdesk-+AT+-hotmail.com>
  8) Re: Skif
	by "Rebecca McAllister" <becs71-+AT+-hotmail.com>
  9) Re: Skif
	by "Misty's Secretary" <mistysdesk-+AT+-hotmail.com>
 10) Re: Skif
	by "Doreen Glynn" <timedancer0624-+AT+-earthlink.net>
 11) Mists of Avalon
	by chaos869-+AT+-go.com
 12) Re: [Misty web site]and Mistyakes
	by Brentie <ssjgohanjr-+AT+-yahoo.com>
 13) Re: [Misty web site]and Mistyakes
	by Silvershadow <silvers_shadow-+AT+-yahoo.com>
 14) OT: Mists of Avalon
	by "Dionne, Judith" <Judith.Dionne-+AT+-fchp.org>

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Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 10:42:59 -0700 (PDT)
From: Sara Peek <saddlefan-+AT+-yahoo.com>
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: H/C deaths
Message-ID: <20010715174259.27954.qmail-+AT+-web4605.mail.yahoo.com>

On the subject of Herald *or* Companion deaths:

I expect that most grieving Heralds would commit
suicide, as in the Pern books.  The exceptions would 
be people with lifebonds or something comparably
extraordinary to hold them.  The breaking of that
major bond would probably drive a Herald to suicide
immediately, which would be easy and possibly
unnoticed if the Companion was killed in conflict.
What would happen to a Herald without a Companion? 
"Forget it and go back to farming"?  The Herald would
probably think that.  I wonder if the Herald could be
Chosen again by another Companion if he was needed? 
I'd like to see that in a book.

Sara
Psycho Sophomore 
<\__~

The word can't is can and not put together. The '
takes place of the "no" in not. So does this mean if I
want to say "no" all I have to do is put a ' instead? 
I can almost see the anguished movie stars screaming,
"'''''''''''''!" <giggles>

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Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 13:28:59 -0500 (CDT)
From: eliza77-+AT+-webtv.net (eliza)
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: Re: choosing to be a herald
Message-ID: <28720-3B51E0EB-375-+AT+-storefull-224.iap.bryant.webtv.net>

question: fire and ice? do you mean the collection of stories in 'sword
of ice' ?

sorry for such a short post, but when ever a book is mentioned that i
dont own (LOL) i get curious!

liz


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Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 12:45:21 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Li'nia Stormdancer" <lady_stormdancer-+AT+-yahoo.com>
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: Re: H/C deaths
Message-ID: <20010715194521.38958.qmail-+AT+-web13806.mail.yahoo.com>

Heyla List-Sibs!

--- Sara Peek <saddlefan-+AT+-yahoo.com> wrote:

> I expect that most grieving Heralds would commit
> suicide, as in the Pern books.  The exceptions would
> be people with lifebonds or something comparably
> extraordinary to hold them.  The breaking of that
> major bond would probably drive a Herald to suicide
> immediately, which would be easy and possibly
> unnoticed if the Companion was killed in conflict.
> What would happen to a Herald without a Companion? 
> "Forget it and go back to farming"?  The Herald
> would probably think that.  I wonder if the Herald
>could be Chosen again by another Companion if he was
>needed? I'd like to see that in a book.

I do have to admit that in the Pern books, the dragon
always seems to go 'between' after the death of their
bonded, and of course there's the case of Moreta.  She
died while on another dragon since her's was so tired.
 Afterwards, her own dragon and the other dragon's
rider went 'between' together.  However, there is the
case of Lord Jaxom's warder (can't remember his name,
sorry!  I think it's Lytol, though) living the rest of
his life without his dragon.  He was extrememly
emotionally scarred, though.  We don't see any
circumstances of the Herald surviving any longer than
a few hours after the death of their Companion.  When
the Herald dies (as in the case of Jadus), the
Companion just goes to a quiet corner of the Field and
dies peacefully...  I don't think either the Companion
or the Herald is ever ready to live without that bond
once it's formed.  Although, the Companion may have an
easier transition, since they've already done this
before... Hmmm...  That's just IMOHO, though...

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Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 15:55:58 EDT
From: Kasebones-+AT+-cs.com
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: Re: choosing to be a herald
Message-ID: <9.184f2156.28834f4e-+AT+-cs.com>

In a message dated 7/15/01 3:23:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
eliza77-+AT+-webtv.net writes:

<< question: fire and ice? do you mean the collection of stories in 'sword
 of ice' ?
 
 sorry for such a short post, but when ever a book is mentioned that i
 dont own (LOL) i get curious!
 
 liz
  >>


I think she meant the book Sword of Ice.  The short story is called something 
like "Choice" by Michelle West who also wrote the Hunter books.

Sorry for the short post.
KC

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Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 16:24:25 -0700
From: "Roxanne Nolan" <nolan-+AT+-gemsi.com>
To: <mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk>
Subject: Re: H/C deaths
Message-ID: <001c01c10d85$83c19d40$dd3427d0-+AT+-unicorn>

If I remember completely though, when Herald Jadus' Companion died they said
that he was old and his heart was ready to give out as well and that
basically the shock of his Companions death was enough to trigger his bad
heart. But they also didn't make it sound like something that happens all
the time. Jadus is also the *only* Herald I can remember reading about that
dies of old age and not on duty. Wasn't there a reference somewhere in one
of Talia's beginning classes about how most Heralds die in the line of duty?
Where she asked what had happened to Vanyel? I don't own the book anymore or
I would look it up myself.

Roxanne

> the Herald dies (as in the case of Jadus), the
> Companion just goes to a quiet corner of the Field and
> dies peacefully...


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Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 18:52:08 +0100
From: "Misty's Secretary" <mistysdesk-+AT+-hotmail.com>
To: <mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Skif
Message-ID: <OE52Vma0osA91E9GQvn00008335-+AT+-hotmail.com>

Since people are mentioning Skif, I think it's worth breaking cover to let
you know that "Take A Thief" is complete, typeset and in proofreading.
Expect it October.

Paul (ducks down behind a sheep).



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Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 19:44:07 +0100
From: "Misty's Secretary" <mistysdesk-+AT+-hotmail.com>
To: <mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Gwena's return
Message-ID: <OE541TbdkSmLAztxc1o00008287-+AT+-hotmail.com>



> Actually, we have gone over this all on the list some time ago and have
> failed to come to a conclusion. So I guess unless Misty's secretary pipes
> up and adds some wisdom from Misty's own lips, we'll be kept wondering :-)
>

Paul, who hasn't a clue right now what Misty's answer is officially.. is in
hiding. :-)

I'll politely enquire.

Paul


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Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 00:52:59 
From: "Rebecca McAllister" <becs71-+AT+-hotmail.com>
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: Re: Skif
Message-ID: <F239LVbNDN4CxpAOAkK000072eb-+AT+-hotmail.com>


>
>Since people are mentioning Skif, I think it's worth breaking cover to let
>you know that "Take A Thief" is complete, typeset and in proofreading.
>Expect it October.
>
>Paul (ducks down behind a sheep).
>
>

Yeah! I am so excited. Skif is one of my favorite Characters, although I 
like in better in the AOtQ series better then I did in winds, but nobody is 
perfect.

Hey, do you know what time period it's set in? Is it ike pre choosing and 
chosen or is it after the trip to he vale or is it in between I am just 
insanely curious is all.
Becca

-Lady of all titleless entities (see, now I have a title)


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Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 20:29:53 +0100
From: "Misty's Secretary" <mistysdesk-+AT+-hotmail.com>
To: <mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Skif
Message-ID: <OE38sLfm3YtpdusZcIV00007b2f-+AT+-hotmail.com>

*grin* Since I'm proofreading it, actually yes I do.

I don't think it's a spoiler to say that it's set in the period of Skif's
life from him some time pre-choosing right up to when we meet him in Arrows.

Paul

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rebecca McAllister" <becs71-+AT+-hotmail.com>
To: <mistysdesk-+AT+-hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2001 2:14 AM
Subject: Re: Skif


>
> >
> >Since people are mentioning Skif, I think it's worth breaking cover to
let
> >you know that "Take A Thief" is complete, typeset and in proofreading.
> >Expect it October.
> >
> >Paul (ducks down behind a sheep).
> >
> >
>
> Yeah! I am so excited. Skif is one of my favorite Characters, although I
> like in better in the AOtQ series better then I did in winds, but nobody
is
> perfect.
>
> Hey, do you know what time period it's set in? Is it ike pre choosing and
> chosen or is it after the trip to he vale or is it in between I am just
> insanely curious is all.
> Becca
>
> -Lady of all titleless entities (see, now I have a title)
>
>
> _________________________________________________________________
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>
>

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Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 21:16:11 -0500
From: "Doreen Glynn" <timedancer0624-+AT+-earthlink.net>
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: Re: Skif
Message-ID: <412001711621611460-+AT+-earthlink.net>

Okay next question...how can I get your job? <VBG>


> [Original Message]
> From: Misty's Secretary <mistysdesk-+AT+-hotmail.com>
> To: <timedancer0624-+AT+-earthlink.net>
> Date: 7/15/01 9:10:18 PM
> Subject: Re: Skif
>
> *grin* Since I'm proofreading it, actually yes I do.
> 
> I don't think it's a spoiler to say that it's set in the period of Skif's
> life from him some time pre-choosing right up to when we meet him in
Arrows.
> 
> Paul
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rebecca McAllister" <becs71-+AT+-hotmail.com>
> To: <mistysdesk-+AT+-hotmail.com>
> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2001 2:14 AM
> Subject: Re: Skif
> 
> 
> >
> > >
> > >Since people are mentioning Skif, I think it's worth breaking cover to
> let
> > >you know that "Take A Thief" is complete, typeset and in proofreading.
> > >Expect it October.
> > >
> > >Paul (ducks down behind a sheep).
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Yeah! I am so excited. Skif is one of my favorite Characters, although I
> > like in better in the AOtQ series better then I did in winds, but nobody
> is
> > perfect.
> >
> > Hey, do you know what time period it's set in? Is it ike pre choosing
and
> > chosen or is it after the trip to he vale or is it in between I am just
> > insanely curious is all.
> > Becca
> >
> > -Lady of all titleless entities (see, now I have a title)
> >
> >
> > _________________________________________________________________
> > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
> >
> >


--- Doreen G


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Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 20:05:00 -0700 (PDT)
From: chaos869-+AT+-go.com
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: Mists of Avalon
Message-ID: <6134056.995252700600.JavaMail.chaos869-+AT+-gomailjtp04>

Hi
ummm, this is sort of off topic, but i think i remember some of the people on the list mentioning that they were fans of Marion Zimmer Bradley. i was watching tv and on TNT they're showing their original miniseries based on the book. It stars (pardon my slaughtering of their names) Anjelica Huston and Juliann Margailes (the chick on ER) They showed the first part of two. It's going to be shown twice more, today, and the screenplay is fairly similar to the novel.

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Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 22:26:57 -0700 (PDT)
From: Brentie <ssjgohanjr-+AT+-yahoo.com>
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: Re: [Misty web site]and Mistyakes
Message-ID: <20010716052657.16102.qmail-+AT+-web4103.mail.yahoo.com>

about the mp3's i myself would never buy one of
misties cd's im not a big fan of that kinda music but
i am a big fan of misty so what it comes down to is
would misty rather have me not listen to her lyrics at
all oooooorrrrrrr haveme listen to them but not get
royalties for it

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Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 23:06:29 -0700 (PDT)
From: Silvershadow <silvers_shadow-+AT+-yahoo.com>
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: Re: [Misty web site]and Mistyakes
Message-ID: <20010716060629.23313.qmail-+AT+-web4502.mail.yahoo.com>


--- Brentie <ssjgohanjr-+AT+-yahoo.com> wrote:
> about the mp3's i myself would never buy one of
> misties cd's im not a big fan of that kinda music
> but
> i am a big fan of misty so what it comes down to is
> would misty rather have me not listen to her lyrics
> at
> all oooooorrrrrrr haveme listen to them but not get
> royalties for it


Well if you don't like the Music then it doesn't
really matter does it?
Personaly I LOVE the music but it would cost me a
small fortune to attempt to even get ONE of her CD's.
Only way I have of hearing anything off the CD's was
to download the MP3's. I would adore to find a cheap
way to own the CD's though. Costs me enough just to
get her books now though...



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Zhai'hellava

     ~Silvershadow~
    Chocobo of Legend 
Wielder of the Sacred SPOON

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Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 08:04:28 -0400
From: "Dionne, Judith" <Judith.Dionne-+AT+-fchp.org>
To: <mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk>
Subject: OT: Mists of Avalon
Message-ID: <2CCA5938BD61874BBDFD97AA9B6DAF5CB49061-+AT+-scheexc01.FHS.COM>

For those interested, I watched the first part of MOA (described below)
and so far it's almost 100% accurate to the book.  I think I only saw
two major changes from the book.  I won't go into details for those who
haven't seen it yet.  Tonight is part 2, and for those who missed part 1
TNT is running the whole thing on Friday night starting at 8p.m. EDT.
I'm taping that one to catch the scene I missed doing laundry and
feeding Hugo.

Ciocia Judi, Mistress of StyxJam III
The Polish Blonde in Worcester AND
Rabid Styx Fan of Central Massachusetts
Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste
good with ketchup.



-----Original Message-----
From: chaos869-+AT+-go.com [mailto:chaos869-+AT+-go.com]
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2001 12:01 AM
To: Dionne, Judith
Subject: Mists of Avalon

Marion Zimmer Bradley. i was watching tv and on TNT they're showing
their original miniseries based on the book. 


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