A question for the flist

[angelica_ramses]

Here, in the Far South, getting novels in English is completely random, depending, I suppose, on what the importer (there's only one of significant size) knows for certain he can sell or what he gets on sale or what the stars dictate. Now, there's quite a bunch of Diane Gabaldon's books available. I think I've heard references about her here. My question: any advice or rec you can make?

Comments

[spiced-wine.livejournal.com]

Oh, she's the woman who ranted about fanfiction. I've never read her myself; that is all I know about her XD

[angelica-ramses.livejournal.com]

On another count, your Melkor icon is the creepiest I have seen. Truly frightening!

[spiced-wine.livejournal.com]

your Melkor icon is the creepiest I have seen

That's good, lol! :D

[nelyo-russandol.livejournal.com]

I could type spiced_wine's words one by one and they would echo my thoughts. Basically she called fanfic writers criminals, comparing us to something outrageous like rapists. For all I know, even if her books are masterpieces, I won't be buying them.

[spiced-wine.livejournal.com]

No, nor will I Nelyo. Good fanfic is as good (or better) than the best published authors anyhow. And there are authors I like who support fanfic: I'd rather support them.

[nelyo-russandol.livejournal.com]

I'm with you.

[angelica-ramses.livejournal.com]

Yes!!! Now I remember all the story! Of course, I completely agree with you. My last attempts at reading published authors left me quite disappointed.I think that reading fanfic has sharpened my standards!

[spiced-wine.livejournal.com]

It has mine too. It opened my eyes a great deal. Published authors have to be exceptional now for me to read them.