MERCEDES-LACKEY Digest 1394

Topics covered in this issue include:

  1) Re: I Am So Sorry...
	by Melanie_M_Harris/Logistics/AU-+AT+-stratlog.fe.defence.gov.au
  2) St. Melenna's Festival?
	by Cristilyn Lawton <cristilyn-+AT+-mindspring.com>
  3) Heralds and reincarnation
	by DanceMuse-+AT+-aol.com
  4) book suggestions
	by "Lady Summersunshine" <ladyofthesummer-+AT+-hotmail.com>
  5) Re: Bio
	by Stasia <stasia-+AT+-gte.net>
  6) HELP!!!
	by Eilenia Tay <dark_princess-+AT+-rocketmail.com>
  7) Bio and Favorite authors and a bit about Owlflight
	by Tiffany_Moore-+AT+-post.wesleyan-college.edu (Tiffany Moore)
  8) Re: book suggestions
	by jkolasa <jkolasa-+AT+-alpha.sienahts.edu>
  9) fluff and stuff
	by "K.S." <n9582531-+AT+-fozzie.cc.wwu.edu>
 10) Re: book suggestions
	by JBGNY-+AT+-aol.com
 11) book suggestions and bio (SHORT)
	by Kristi Pedersen <dawn_5-+AT+-yahoo.com>
 12) Phule's Books, Tiger
	by AERDEN-+AT+-delphi.com
 13) Robert Asprin
	by Jennifer Dorn <jldorn-+AT+-students.wisc.edu>
 14) fluff and stuff
	by AERDEN-+AT+-delphi.com
 15) Re: fluff and stuff
	by DanceMuse-+AT+-aol.com
 16) Re: Robert Asprin
	by DanceMuse-+AT+-aol.com
 17) Re: Robert Asprin
	by Dayna <lemke-+AT+-directcon.net>

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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 14:01:22 +1000
From: Melanie_M_Harris/Logistics/AU-+AT+-stratlog.fe.defence.gov.au
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: Re: I Am So Sorry...
Message-ID: <4A25654E.001515BF.00-+AT+-notes.dgl.psg.fe.defence.gov.au>





Lady Summershine wrote:
> I am sooooo sorry...I could have sworn I deleted all the quoted info
> that got stuck to the end of my last quote...I really didn't
> know...that is until I read it today...now you see why I don't post
> very often...

<g> Don't worry about it. I figured you didn't know - and you certainly
aren't the first person ever to make that boo-boo. <<<hug>>> Cheer up!
Worse things have happened on this list, and I perpetrated a couple of
them!

Then Cennydd said:
> Oh piffle.  Don't let the resident Redcap get to you. =)

**Pbththththththt!** I was nice, wasn't I? I didn't even threaten to bite
her! *hmph!* ;) Watch out, or I'll import St. Melenna's Festival to this
list! (Oooo, threats...)

Mel the Redcap
(not including an ObMisty 'cause the only one she can think of is a bit of
an Owlflight spoiler, but doesn't deserve its own post...)



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Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 22:43:40 -0500
From: Cristilyn Lawton <cristilyn-+AT+-mindspring.com>
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: St. Melenna's Festival?
Message-ID: <346A695B.370C-+AT+-mindspring.com>

Melanie_M_Harris/Logistics/AU-+AT+-stratlog.fe.defence.gov.au wrote:
 Watch out, or I'll import St. Melenna's Festival to this
> list! (Oooo, threats...)

Okay, I'm dying of curiosity. I have to know. What is St. Melenna's
Festival?

Herald Darla

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Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 23:00:49 -0500 (EST)
From: DanceMuse-+AT+-aol.com
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: Heralds and reincarnation
Message-ID: <971112225545_105348770-+AT+-mrin79>

In a message dated 97-11-12 14:49:34 EST, you write:

<< > a question because it's more of an opinion. Ok, we all agree that
 > Companions are dead Heralds, and some Heralds are dead Heralds. Well, if
 > a Herald gets reincarnated as a Herald again, then will his/her Gifts
 > stay the same? After all, Gifts are part of the body-we all know of a
 > person's Channels, and how Van's got blasted open. But Gifts are part of
 > the mind too-they are Mind magic, and a person cant be a Herald without
 > 'em. So what do you say?
 ********************
   I don't know.  so a herald _has_ to have mindmagic to get chosen?  there
 are quite a few heralds, so that would mean that there are a lot of people
 rattling around with gifts.  I think that it's kinda along the lines of a
 lifebond.  If both people come back at the same time will they bond with
 each other again?  Oh, and what if someones companion comes back as a
 herald, and their former herald comes back as a companion, will they chose
 each other?  >>
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I think that probably heralds don't come back with the same gifts. Yes, they
are a part of the mind, but channels are channels--they don't necessarily
have to channel the same gift. And how much of a herald's mind comes back?
Maybe it's just the potential for mind-magic or gifts. After all, Stefen
didn't know that he had been a herald . . . and maybe it would be dangerous
for a herald to know that he/she had lived before. they obviously don't bring
any memories with them from life to life, and probably very little
personality.

Autumnwing

PS- Thanx for telling me the title, Heartspring.

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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 05:59:33 GMT
From: "Lady Summersunshine" <ladyofthesummer-+AT+-hotmail.com>
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: book suggestions
Message-ID: <19971113055935.18735.qmail-+AT+-hotmail.com>

>Cennydd:
>Oh piffle.  Don't let the resident Redcap get to you. =)  Keep posting;
>just be sure to learn from each new mistake.  That's what we all start 
out
>doing. 

Thanks for the support!  I'm not really to upset, just embarrassed.

	Some of my favorite authors are(besides those already mentioned):
	Terry Goodkind
	Mickey Zucker Reichert
	Janny Wurts
	Ann Marston
	Anne Logston
	Peg Kerr
	And a whole lot more I'm not thinking of right now...

>From: Sorana Shadowcat <kilin-+AT+-olypen.com>
The last new book I read is called Aurian. That 
>one was _very_ good too! It's a thick book, and the first in a quartet. 

That is a very good book, in fact the second and third in the series are 
also great...the forth however was kind of a let down...but that's just 
my opinion.

>From: "Raven Darkblade" <abbykat-+AT+-hotmail.com>
>The Blending series by Sharon Greene (Convergence, Competitions, and 
>does anyone know what the next book is?)

Not sure what the next book will be called, but it's coming out in May 
1998.  Found an interesting page while looking for the book's 
title...author's webpage:
	http://home.att.net/~sharongreen/personal.html

>Heartspring:
>Tanya Huff is good.  She has a triology out based in a world where 
bards 
>sing the four elements.  

Love her books but I loved _The Fire's Stone_, _Child of the Grove_, and 
_The Last Wizard_ more than the bardic trilogy.

Thanks for "listening"



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http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/4474
Archivst of Fluff
Official Page of the Fluffian Order:
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Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 23:03:32 -0500
From: Stasia <stasia-+AT+-gte.net>
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: Re: Bio
Message-ID: <346A7C14.FCB-+AT+-gte.net>

Heather Shannon wrote:
> Hi, once more.  Aspirin hasn't written anymore of the Phule Books that I know of, I wish
> he'd go ahead and write a third though.  He does have another series out though, the Myth
> series (I guess you could call it that) which includes titles such as Little Myth-marker,
> Myth INC. (I think that's the first one).  You can't miss the covers of them though, they
> all have the same dippy looking dragon on the front with really big eyes.

Actually, the series starts with "Another Fine Myth", then goes to "Myth
Conceptions", then to "Myth Directions", then is "hit or Myth", then
"Myth-ing Persons", then "Myth I.N.C Link", and I know "Little Myth
Marker" is in there somewhere as well.  I only have 3 of the titles, but
it does have all the titles <at least, up to the point of "Myth I.N.C."
in Myth-ing Persons"... the last one I have %^}>  This is a series I
forgot to mention <I don't have enough bookshelves, so my books are 3
deep on some shelves, and, unfortunately, I miss some... sigh>  But, you
are right about the covers.  You sure can't mistake Gleep for anyone
other than who he is <or Aahz for that matter, either!>

Just had to add my $0.02.

Amber

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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 02:59:53 -0800 (PST)
From: Eilenia Tay <dark_princess-+AT+-rocketmail.com>
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: HELP!!!
Message-ID: <19971113105953.26099.rocketmail-+AT+-attach1.rocketmail.com>

Zhai' hellva
How do I prevent my mailbox from flooding!! There are
too many mails and I don't have time to read them all!!
Wind to thy wings dester' edre...







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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 06:41:49 -0500
From: Tiffany_Moore-+AT+-post.wesleyan-college.edu (Tiffany Moore)
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: Bio and Favorite authors and a bit about Owlflight
Message-ID: <1189515071.30058740-+AT+-post.wesleyan-college.edu>

Hello everyone....my name is Tiffany and I am 19...I love reading, dogs, Babylon
5, the X-files, fencing and playing practical jokes.  I have been reading ML
for quite a while now and I am glad to finally hear people talk about her books
instead being thought as weird for enjoying sci-fi/fantasy.  It's very
interesting to hear others opinions because I know that at least I get stuck on
my own track and don't take time to consider other ways of thinking about the
characters and plots.  
Hmm.....well as for my favorite authors.....
I love Gordon R. Dickson....Robin Hobb...Laurell K. Hamilton, MZB, Michelle
Sagara, Kate Elliot, Patricia Kennealy-Morrison, and David Fentuch......

About Owlflight.....it was a good story....it's just very different from the
rest of her books.  The main character isn't very strong......and seems a bit
too young.....he doesn't seem to progress as much as say Vanyel.....it was
enjoyable after I was over shock of discover the different style....although I
still hold to the opinion that it was written for a younger audience....or at
least I hope that is the case.........Talk to y'all later....
									T.M.



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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 13:25:33 -0500 (EST)
From: jkolasa <jkolasa-+AT+-alpha.sienahts.edu>
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: Re: book suggestions
Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.3.96.971113131508.17557A-100000-+AT+-alpha.sienahts.edu>

Greetings listsibs! Been lurking for a while so I thought I'd pop in for a
bit while we're on the subject of great books.

There are tons of great books out there, so I'll just name a few (and a
couple of authors). Like so many others have said, McCaffrey, Piers
Anthony, Asprin, and Jordan are all great reading. Empty crown was
excellent, and the chicks in Chainmail ones are great as well
(BTW...available from the sci-fi book club for about $7-$8, as well as
tons of other great ones!). If you liked Chicks In Chainmail, check out
the Maureen Birnbaum books, and Mathemagics by Margaret Ball. Hmm...what
else? If you can manage to find it, the novel of The Neverending story is
well worth the hunt (finally found a copy after many long years of
searching). Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman (currently reading) is turning out
to be really interesting if you're looking for something a bit darker, and
I've found you can never go wrong with Ann Rice. I could go on forever,
but I'll just stop here. E-mail for more suggestions, as I've got quite an
extensive library of sci-fi, fantasy, etc.

Happy hunting!
Tannim Kole, Knight of Fluff.
Soon to be in Queen's Own.

BTW...I'm sure that y'all recognize the nick, but it was given to me by a
few friends (along with a copy of born to run) when I was in High School,
due to a couple of reasons (Born in the year of the dragon, been
fascinated by them ever since I was little, drew pictures of them
constantly, and because they just felt it fit me better so the name has
stuck). Added the "last name" because I use my nickname for gaming
purposes also.


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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 10:08:05 -0800 (PST)
From: "K.S." <n9582531-+AT+-fozzie.cc.wwu.edu>
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: fluff and stuff
Message-ID: <Pine.ULT.3.91.971113100422.24850A-100000-+AT+-fozzie.cc.wwu.edu>

Does anyone know if there is a mailing list dedicated to Anne McCaffrey?  
(not that i am even _considering_ unsubscribing from this one)

obMisty:  It has been stated that heralds have a few chices when they 
"die", we know that they can be reincarnated.  Does anyone think that 
they would come back as something other than a potential herald?  I mean, 
wouldn't they get tired of the same 'ol thing, over and over?  Is another 
option to go on to the Havens?  and does anyone think that there is any 
other options?

------------------------
"Ff-ff-f-flames. On the side of my face....."
    (Mrs. White, Clue)


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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 15:53:35 -0500 (EST)
From: JBGNY-+AT+-aol.com
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: Re: book suggestions
Message-ID: <971113155335_-155888539-+AT+-mrin40.mail.aol.com>

I know I asked this question before, but now there is a whole new bunch of
people on here that may be able to bring more suggestions.

More books (fantasy preferably. . .) that feature gay characters?


Joel
(you can email me privately)

Thanks!

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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 13:19:21 -0800 (PST)
From: Kristi Pedersen <dawn_5-+AT+-yahoo.com>
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: book suggestions and bio (SHORT)
Message-ID: <19971113211921.12475.rocketmail-+AT+-send1a.yahoomail.com>

One of my favorite authors (other than Misty) are Christopher Stasheff
(his Warlock series and Wizard in Rhyme series are very good), Tamera
Pierce, and Kathryn Kurtz.  one of my all-time favorite series
is/arethe Elenium and the Tamuli by David Eddings.  Dragon Sleeping by
someone is quite good, I can't wait to read the others in the series?
trilogy?  I like Piers Anthony's Xanth books for light reading, you
know when you don't reaaly feel like concentrating or you keep having
to put the book down.  I really liked Kate Elliot's Jaran, its another
series that I can't wait to finish.  A more science fiction type of
series would be the Honor Harrington series by David Weber.  His
Insurrection is quite good ,too.
18 female at psu Beaver campus. I've been reading since 4th grade at
least and I love to sing. I want to be either a meteorologist(and Not
one on tv :P) or someone who works with kids.  I am a lifetime girl
Scout and the assistant leader for three troops.
Well, that's all folks! 
Kristi  



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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 18:23:25 -0500 (EST)
From: AERDEN-+AT+-delphi.com
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: Phule's Books, Tiger
Message-ID: <01IPYYEY8PZM91XBSF-+AT+-delphi.com>

I hope Aspirin writes more books about Phule and his company.  They are
really fun books, sort of in the Callahan vein.

Speaking of Tiger, Tiger--has anyone read a couple of books--they might have
had different authors; I can't remember, but their covers were similar.  One
was called _A Horsewoman in Godsland_ and the other was about a place called
Silvercat Castellum.  I would love to find out who wrote them.  I haven't
seen them in a few years, so they must be out of print.  ::sigh::


     Chantal


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Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 17:58:28 -0500
From: Jennifer Dorn <jldorn-+AT+-students.wisc.edu>
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: Robert Asprin
Message-ID: <3.0.2.32.19971114175828.006abfb8-+AT+-students.wisc.edu>

At 06:32 AM 11/13/97 GMT, Amber wrote:
>Actually, the series starts with "Another Fine Myth", then goes to "Myth
>Conceptions", then to "Myth Directions", then is "hit or Myth", then
>"Myth-ing Persons", then "Myth I.N.C Link", and I know "Little Myth
>Marker" is in there somewhere as well. 

Here's the order:
Another Fine Myth
Myth Conceptions
Myth Directions
Hit or Myth
Myth-ing persons
Little Myth Marker
MYTH Inc. Link
Myth-nomers and Impervections
MYTH Inc in Action
Sweet Myth-tery of Life
(The next one due out will be called "Something MYTH-Inc")

I love Robert Asprin, and I'd highly recommend these books to any and all
who haven't read them. I'm too tired to think of an ObMisty right now, but
I'll think of something later. 
Chocolate mint sheep to everyone...

Zhai'allav'a,
Lady Guenevere
Knight-errant of the OAM
Close personal friend to fire-lizards and Dragons

"Night is the catherdral where we recognize the sign.
We strangers know each other now
As part of the whole design."
~Suzanne Vega, "Gypsy"

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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 18:56:54 -0500 (EST)
From: AERDEN-+AT+-delphi.com
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: fluff and stuff
Message-ID: <01IPYZKHUE5E91XEDF-+AT+-delphi.com>

On 13-NOV-1997 13:52:47.1 mercedes-lackey said to AERDEN
 me>Does anyone know if there is a mailing list dedicated to Anne McCaffrey?

K. S.--Yes, there's one for StarRise Weyr.  If you'll email me privately I
can send you the subscribing instructions.  You don't have to belong to
StarRise Weyr to join the mailing list.  While this isn't a 'McCaffrey'
mailing list, we do like to talk about her works.


     Chantal/Aerden



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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 20:52:34 -0500 (EST)
From: DanceMuse-+AT+-aol.com
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: Re: fluff and stuff
Message-ID: <971113205233_426873303-+AT+-mrin46.mail.aol.com>

In a message dated 97-11-13 18:37:54 EST, you write:

<< obMisty:  It has been stated that heralds have a few chices when they 
 "die", we know that they can be reincarnated.  Does anyone think that 
 they would come back as something other than a potential herald?  I mean, 
 wouldn't they get tired of the same 'ol thing, over and over?  Is another 
 option to go on to the Havens?  and does anyone think that there is any 
 other options? >>
Well, all heralds hav the choice of going to the Havens, coming back as a
Herald, or as a Companion. And, in special cases (as in Vanyel's) they get to
come back as some other form of protection for Valdemar. And, I don't think
that Heralds get tired of   serving Valdemar--it's a calling.

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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 20:53:47 -0500 (EST)
From: DanceMuse-+AT+-aol.com
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: Re: Robert Asprin
Message-ID: <971113205346_259189643-+AT+-mrin39>

In a message dated 97-11-13 19:05:28 EST, you write:

<< ObMisty >>
Sorry, but I'm out of the lingo loop. What does this mean?

Autumnwing

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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 18:11:18 -0800
From: Dayna <lemke-+AT+-directcon.net>
To: mercedes-lackey-+AT+-herald.co.uk
Subject: Re: Robert Asprin
Message-ID: <346BB346.49CE-+AT+-directcon.net>

DanceMuse-+AT+-aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 97-11-13 19:05:28 EST, you write:
> 
> << ObMisty >>
> Sorry, but I'm out of the lingo loop. What does this mean?
> 
> Autumnwing


  I was about to ask the same thing! :)

             Anyad

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