Recent content by Lapis Nebula

Not sure if this is the kind of teaser you are looking for (or if anyone else in the WORLD enjoys these but me), but my favorite teasers have always come as "blind items" -- like, "One character is actually a alien!" or whatever the case may be. It gives the readers something to look forward to...

I love long series.... done well. I don't think I've ever more disappointed then when I get to book 3 of a long series and realize I am no longer enjoying the characters I fell in love with in book 1. Doesn't happy often, but when it does.... woof.

Absolutely a red - pinot noirs are always my choice with any steak! Although I have friends who insist you have to go with something heavier, like a shiraz or a merlot. Depends if you like the really deep red wines or the lighter side of red. Mmmm, steak... :)

Have you read the third book in Phillip Pullmans His Dark Materials? "Golden Compass" is the first book, but the third one ("Amber Spyglass") uses Angels as a race very nicely. Granted there are some pretty massive Judeo-Christian overtones to the book, but it's a nice example of Angels...

I've seen accents pulled off well by describing the difference between the accented character's voice in contrast to other "non-accented" characters, generally by establishing one or two key characteristics of the accents. Some acting-pointers websites may be a good resource to try and ID the...

I'm not one of those scary teachers, I don't think. The thought of myself as a grown-up at all is not something I like to embrace ;) I teach Science to 5th and 6th grade, which is a spectacular job. I'm actually looking to go back to grad school sometime soon. Being on the teaching side of a...

Amen. I'm sure we've all heard the, "Harry Potter teaches the importance of courage and friendship. Twilight teaches the importance of having a boyfriend" quote, yes? :) Sure, but I think there has to be some of it, for something. It doesn't have to be for some ONE, necessarily, but there has...

I think a strong lead, regardless of male or female, definitely needs to have a few non-negotiable traits: 1 - independence and self-reliance 2 - some skill - be it cognitive, physical, or magical - that sets them apart from others 3 - compassionate drive and motivation. They have to have...

Hello! I'm a middle school science teacher in Connecticut. I've been into sci-fi/fantasy my whole life, since reading Tamora Pierce's "Song of the Lioness" series in 4th grade. Teaching middle school for 4 years has put me back in touch with young adult fantasy, and I realized I missed...