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Another Sky Press Forums: Recent Topics http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ Another Sky Press Forums: Recent Topics en Fri, 16 May 2008 13:39:56 +0000 kristopher on "Gravatars!" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/gravatars#post-468 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:17:31 +0000 kristopher 468@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ This new forum (and, eventually, the new site) are Gravatar enabled! What does this mean? Go to <a href="http://www.gravatar.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.gravatar.com</a> and set up an avatar to go along with your posts/replies/etc. They will automatically appear here and anywhere else that is Gravatar enabled (it's popular and will hopefully become even more so). Another Sky Press on "Important - Forum software change. Password help." http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/important-forum-software-change-password-help#post-467 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:56:22 +0000 Another Sky Press 467@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ Hey all, We just converted our forums to new software. The only known issue is that you'll need to get your password reset to use these new forums. Once you are properly logged in, you should be able to go to your profile page and change your password to whatever you want. We're in the midst of upgrading our entire site, and this is just one step along the way. This new forum software will (eventually) be better integrated with the rest of our site instead of being buried deep where no one ever finds it. The other long term benefit of the software switch is that the user accounts will be the same as for the rest of our site - which will soon have a lot more focus on events, authors, and artists. For example, everyone associated with ASP will be able to post blogs. We also have a few other tricks up our sleeves in the longer term. Your forum account will be the same as on the site once the site itself makes the upgrade switch. You'll know when - the main site will look quite different. All the best, Another Sky Press kristopher on "Thoughts on Click" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/thoughts-on-click#post-463 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:27:56 +0000 kristopher 463@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ itheresa wrote:<blockquote> Anyway, I bought Click last night after the reading at Powell's. The piece you read really spoke to me, as my grandma died about three weeks ago, and you read about the character's dying grandfather. I kept thinking, Yeah, I felt that, or I thought that. I'm looking forward to more. </blockquote> Hey, I'm glad you enjoyed the reading, though feel for your loss. In addition to 'Going Back', there's another chapter in Click you might appreciate for similar reasons - 'Their Starkness', about the loss of the narrator's uncle. itheresa wrote:<blockquote> I have been reading it. Maybe I'm a third of the way through. I get the feeling when I read it that I get when I watch a David Lynch film, that each scene is its own story. </blockquote> I take that as a major compliment. Thank you. I agree that most chapters could be considered stand alone - though I also think there is a lot to be learned about each chapter through reading other chapters - imagery and events may take on new meaning. Caleb wrote:<blockquote> Strangely enough, that's exactly how I read the novel the third time through. I literally opened the book to a random page, read a chapter, then went on to another random chapter until I had all of them checked off. It was a completely different, but equally valid, I suspect, experience. </blockquote> That's an equally high compliment. It feels really good to know people are digging deep into Click. I would think you likely learned a lot about the book reading it randomly. I almost read 'Above Me' at the reading until Christine pointed out that it was effectively set in the same room as 'Eyes and Cockroaches' (though one in memory, and one in dream/hallucination). That connection is extremely subtle, so I doubt anyone at the reading would have picked up on, but it led me to read 'Going Back' instead of 'Above Me'. Glad I did. Anyway, thanks all for the kind words. Made my day. Another Sky Press on "What does "respond" mean to you ?" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/what-does-respond-mean-to-you#post-464 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:11:42 +0000 Another Sky Press 464@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ We implemented the new submission form on the current site. It should simplify the process greatly. kristopher on "Question regarding submission" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/question-regarding-submission#post-456 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:10:31 +0000 kristopher 456@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ There aren't any fixed deadlines in place yet so feel free to submit something! -kristopher Gally187 on "Introductions" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/introductions#post-451 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:34:45 +0000 Gally187 451@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ Hey- Thanks for getting this thread started, it was a nice way to meet you all. I am kind of late on this but I hope you guys will read it. I discovered Another Sky through reading the Chuck Palahniuk website and heard they were doing some great things. I read Click, which by the way Kris, was f'n real. After reading Click, I decided that I would try to be a part of something great like this and submit some of the material I have been working on lately. Still haven't heard back, but we'll see. I am 24 years old and believe or not I am a Big Four Accountant from the East Coast of the states. I have been writing feverishly of late. I wrote mostly screenplays in college but I feel a novel is a more direct form of getting my message out. I travel all over the country every week for my job, so the material is of constant flow. I am basically trying to get my start and am writing in the mass amount of time my firm gives me to study for the CPA exam. Oops! I was looking for a place to submit some work and found this. It would be nice to get to know you all. Best, Ryan Caleb on "Invision released!" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/invision-released#post-444 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:13:51 +0000 Caleb 444@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ I recieved my copy in the mail today. I've got to say that I am beyond impressed with the included work. Absolutely stunning. Kendra Binney, Ryan Bodiroga (his untitled work on page 11 screams to be a book cover), Tom Keating (this animated short he had a hand in kept my jaw low for hours: <a href="http://tomkeating-art.blogspot.com/2007/09/animation-by-adam-long-tom-keating.html" rel="nofollow">http://tomkeating-art.blogspot.com/2007/09/animation-by-adam-long-tom-keating.html</a>), and of course Jesse Reno all delivered more than I could have ever expected. Great work to everyone involved, and thank you for moving me in a way that visual art hasn't in too long. kristopher on "Falling From the Sky on UK SF Book News Network" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/falling-from-the-sky-on-uk-sf-book-news-network#post-443 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:16:33 +0000 kristopher 443@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ Sweet! Nice write up. Things have been super hectic here (we're about to send our next release to the printer)... thanks for getting the word out. We're probably going to be doing a big reading in Portland in September - Daniel Scott Buck is working on setting that up. Kristopher Caleb on "Falling From the Sky review up at Dogmatika" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/falling-from-the-sky-review-up-at-dogmatika#post-442 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:40:45 +0000 Caleb 442@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ My review of the anthology (<a href="http://dogmatika.com/dm/books_more.php?id=2888_0_3_0_M">http://dogmatika.com/dm/books_more.php?id=2888_0_3_0_M</a>) is now live at <a href="http://www.dogmatika.com." rel="nofollow">www.dogmatika.com.</a> If you've never heard of Dogmatika stick around over there for a while. They have a lot of great stuff going on, including a review of Kristopher Young's Click. Caleb on "The 838 by Santi Elijah Holley" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/the-838-by-santi-elijah-holley#post-440 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:49:51 +0000 Caleb 440@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ Thank you so much! lbi on "san fran reading" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/san-fran-reading#post-437 Wed, 16 May 2007 07:11:57 +0000 lbi 437@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ ok. i just got my copy. just started reading it. just finished mallory small's 'night time is the right time'. very nice. so i fast forwarded and read sherry bryan's and steve quinlan's offerings. also nice. i'm sure the reading went very well. kristopher on ""Next" and "Click!"" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/next-and-click#post-435 Sun, 13 May 2007 15:51:07 +0000 kristopher 435@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ So, I saw the movie. For free (thankfully). I don't think Click has anything to worry about. Cage's ability to see exactly 2 minutes into the future didn't play out the way Click's narrators ability to affect 'now' does, though there was one similar scene, sort of. As suspected, it's an action film that doesn't delve into any real psychological or philosophical issues. Also worth noting is that the audience I saw the film with booed at the screen... had I not been interested in the film due to this thread, I'm not sure I would have been able to sit through the entirety of it. superk on "Is Falling from the Sky Out Yet?" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/is-falling-from-the-sky-out-yet#post-430 Fri, 04 May 2007 16:41:14 +0000 superk 430@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ Thx for the update Kristopher. I'll try to find spots where anglos hang out near Quebec City so I can leave some bookmarks in places where they might have an impact. Caleb on "Whatcha reading?" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/whatcha-reading#post-422 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 20:44:55 +0000 Caleb 422@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ Craig wrote:<blockquote> Chuck has his own voice - that's inarguable - and he uses it recurrently in each novel. I like it because it's unique and carries a, hmm, "contemporary appeal." As if it's some sort of post-modern slang or method of speaking. BUT, what happens is, he can tend to overuse that voice. </blockquote> I recently finished Chuck's newest, Rant (review at Dogmatika: <a href="http://dogmatika.com/dm/books_more.php?id=2616_0_3_0_M" rel="nofollow">http://dogmatika.com/dm/books_more.php?id=2616_0_3_0_M</a>) and came to this exact same conclusion, though I suppose a few books later than you did, Craig. Chuck seems to be exploiting his own voice after so many novels. Can't say I blame him, it seems to be working for him. And it gets people reading. Kirsty on "Is there a date yet?" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/is-there-a-date-yet#post-412 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:07:53 +0000 Kirsty 412@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ Brilliant news! Thanks ;D kristopher on "I loved this book..............." http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/i-loved-this-book#post-410 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:43:09 +0000 kristopher 410@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ Thanks for all the kind words... but sequel? Wouldn't that sort of retroactively determine the resolution/conclusion of Click? I'm not sure I'm interested in ever doing that. That said, there are definitely some concepts in Click I could see revisiting someday... perhaps a sequel that isn't a sequel? bradley sands on "Submission call for Bust Down the Door and Eat All the Chick" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/submission-call-for-bust-down-the-door-and-eat-all-the-chick#post-409 Sun, 11 Feb 2007 14:10:11 +0000 bradley sands 409@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ Hi, I'm Bradley. One of my stories will appear in the Falling from the Sky Anthology. I edit Bust Down the Door and Eat All the Chickens (A Journal of Absurd and Surreal Fiction). We're looking for submissions for the next issue, stories between 2000-5000 words. Read the guidelines here: <a href="http://www.absurdistjournal.com/guidelines.htm" rel="nofollow">www.absurdistjournal.com/guidelines.htm</a> Kirsty on "I've done my pre-orders!" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/ive-done-my-pre-orders#post-402 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 10:22:22 +0000 Kirsty 402@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ So very excited...finally got my pre-orders in today (thanks Kristopher for helping me to work out how much to add for UK postage etc!) and am planning what to do with my lovely shiny copies. I know I'll have to wait a couple of months to get my hands on them, but still... Copy to my Great Aunt, for sure, because there's no way in the world she'll ever use the internet (NOT a silver surfer...complains enough about using the kettle, so there's not much hope!) And copies to various close family members. None of my family will actually read it though so I think I'll bookcross the remaining copies because I'm sure random strangers will think it's awesome. There are a couple of prominent bookcrossing zones in Cambridge where there's a high probability of the book getting picked up and passed around :) A couple of my friends put in pre-orders today, too. And I get the feeling that a lot of people are hanging on for when the book is actually out, so that they can buy direct from Amazon or whatever. All good, anyway ;D littlegirl on "Anyone else excited about Falling From The Sky?" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/anyone-else-excited-about-falling-from-the-sky#post-396 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:10:50 +0000 littlegirl 396@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ yep but im turning 16 in two days. not that that makes it any better. thats why i thought "littlegirl" would be the most clever name for me. because i am the little girl of the group. hahahaha either way ive written two books prior to this. i dont plan on publishing them ever. one was poetry and got lost when my comp got a virus and died (stupid technology) and the other was a series of chapters describing different events in my life. 100% nonfiction. raw content. never going to be published because i feel like im a better writer now than i was then and im working on a book now. along the lines of the last but focusing more on the present rather than retelling old annecdotes. a lot of it is just ranting in a creative way or taking a small insignificant part of my day and explaining why it meant so much to me. Craig on "Hi peoples.." http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/hi-peoples#post-391 Fri, 19 Jan 2007 19:27:33 +0000 Craig 391@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ Hi Michele. Welcome to Another Sky. Hope you like what you've seen. Another Sky is on the cusp of the future. I was explaining the concept to an acquaintance the other day, and when I listened to myself, I realized that the Press truly is the "wave of tomorrow." Details on that if anyone desires, but by spending time here, you should already know. Please, post at will, keep abreast of updates, add to our collective writing project(s), and let us know what you think. All constructive advice is welcome. -Craig. Editor Craig on "hello world!!" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/hello-world#post-387 Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:06:29 +0000 Craig 387@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ Hi Karl in the UK. Craig, editor for Another Sky, here in the US (New York). Welcome to the site and forums. Take a look around. Tell us what you like, or dislike. We're a fair-minded bunch of folks here. Welcome to the ball. -Craig. Another Sky Press on "Pre-order Falling from the Sky!" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/pre-order-falling-from-the-sky#post-378 Wed, 17 Jan 2007 12:11:59 +0000 Another Sky Press 378@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ More info here: <a href="http://www.anothersky.org/in-print/falling-from-the-sky-anthology/" rel="nofollow">http://www.anothersky.org/in-print/falling-from-the-sky-anthology/</a> Kirsty on "new to this site" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/new-to-this-site#post-358 Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:29:52 +0000 Kirsty 358@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ Hi, and welcome to the forum! It's a very open-minded and friendly place - enjoy! ;) Kirsty on "Ordered my copy today" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/ordered-my-copy-today#post-353 Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:02:57 +0000 Kirsty 353@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ I think some people really get a kick out of finding people like Kristopher, though, and a welcome change from the mainstream. Maybe that's why Another Sky is getting so popular, eh?! Think boyf will like it...but will only dump him if he doesn't like MY novels (just kidding!) ;D Craig on "Falling From the Sky!" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/falling-from-the-sky#post-333 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 22:42:42 +0000 Craig 333@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ Just in case the curious writer comes across this, submissions to Falling From the Sky are closed. Editing is in progess. BUT, we have upcoming projects, so check back. In the meantime, check out the site and give us your input. Craig on "Happy New Year!" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/happy-new-year#post-329 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 22:19:54 +0000 Craig 329@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ Happy New Year to all. Resolutions? Hmm. To quit with the libations is not an option. So, to write. I have two potential novels in the embryonic stage, one quite personal, and the other a cyberpunk kind of thing. To spread the good word of real writing by real writers. To implement ideas for upcoming Another Sky projects. To find a new job that only requires the usual forty hours, and also gives me health benefits since I haven't found a way to age backward yet. To find a way to curtail my violent impulses when confronted with mouth-breathers, warmongers, and socio-parasites. To withold same impulses when dealing with those who want to regulate every aspect of life and shred personal freedom. To find a good beer under $5.00 a pint at bars in Manhattan. superk on "National Novel Writing Month" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/national-novel-writing-month#post-276 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 19:29:15 +0000 superk 276@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ I'm a tad late on this topic but heck here I go. I knew I wouldn't manage 50K words, so I just wrote as much as I could. The end result is quite satisfying, 11,500 words of "chassé-croisé" between Montréal, Paris, Tokyo and Brooklyn, a hectic journey into alley and cemetary land, hum yummi. I think it would be great for another release at ASP (hint, hint :) but it's in French for now. If you manage some French, it's on my blog at <a href="http://lkm696.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">http://lkm696.blogspot.com</a> and it's called "Ell&Il" which means "She & He", I've just taken out the last E of Elle because... well read it :) Kirsty on "How about a Collective Writing Forum?" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/how-about-a-collective-writing-forum#post-221 Mon, 23 Oct 2006 05:12:07 +0000 Kirsty 221@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ What a great idea...I'm sure we'll have loads of fun with this!! I've started one - it's a bit gory but I'm sure you've come to expect that from me ;D silence on "Favorite Chapter?" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/favorite-chapter#post-213 Thu, 19 Oct 2006 14:38:46 +0000 silence 213@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ Hard to pick one. I loved so much... but maybe, the chapter about the narrator's grandfather, 'Going Back'? Moved me to tears, and I don't cry easy. It's really hard to pick just one out. Some of the more dream-like chapters were absolutely beautiful in imagery. And it's hard to deny the absolute intensity of the first chapter. Thoughts? kristopher on "Mungbeing reviewed Click!" http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/topic/mungbeing-reviewed-click#post-182 Wed, 04 Oct 2006 14:04:58 +0000 kristopher 182@http://www.anothersky.org/asp/forums/ lbi - The magic eight ball says 'Ask Again Later'. So I asked it again about 10 seconds later and the reply was 'Most Likely'. kristopher