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Iain

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Avid reader, devoted fan of storytelling. I use software engineering to provide software solutions to problems. Sometimes found playing a board game or video game. StoryGraph Profile: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/feaelin

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Iain @feaelin.bsky.social · Aug 13

I’ve on occasion, gotten to that moment of “Oh that’s why” and in that moment I remember to remind myself “Trust the author, they’ll take you to amazing places!”

Iain @feaelin.bsky.social · Jun 16

I've not used one -- is there a way to specify up front topics you'd be interested in chatting about? Seems like that'd be a way to narrow the the selection process.

Iain @feaelin.bsky.social · Jun 15

That's definitely the case with the Dingilliad. I think I'll need to add some of his other works to my to-be-read list, this run through has reminded me how much I like the combination of elements he's chosen.

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Mike B | EiEPublishing @mikeb-eoepublishin.bsky.social · Jun 13

Helping me get my book name out there would be amazing <3

#weeknightwriters

#TheQueenInTime 📚🪐

Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · Jun 13

Q4: What can we, the #WeeknightWriters community, do to help you get through this next week?

Notepad that says "#WeeknightWriters - What can we do to help you get through the next week?"

Iain @feaelin.bsky.social · Jun 13

I have to say, though...when a story holds both plot and deep characters in balance together, it's amazing to see. I'm trying to think of examples but drawing a blank...perhaps later. :)

Iain @feaelin.bsky.social · Jun 13

But, characters matter to me more. Their depth and their verisimilitude is very important to me. I'll lose interest in a story if I don't feel invested in at least one character; and character behavior that breaks plausibility will pull me out of a story...

Iain @feaelin.bsky.social · Jun 13

That's an intriguing question.

I appreciate a great plot, where you reach a moment of revelation where the plot ties together is an amazing moment.

Iain @feaelin.bsky.social · Jun 12

However, for me at least, I loved this story, despite the flaws. The economic and political theory is interesting to me; and in some ways, Jumping off the Planet has some of the same things I loved about Madeleine L'Engle's Wrinkle In Time -- real people in extraordinary circumstances.

Iain @feaelin.bsky.social · Jun 12

Second, issue is that the primary characters are three brothers which results in female characters only in secondary roles. They're cast in both positive & negative roles but those roles lacking in depth. If a book like this were published today, I'd hope to read more compelling female characters.

Iain @feaelin.bsky.social · Jun 12

First, If one wants just an SF adventure, Jumping off the Planet isn't going to fulfill that role. The story is primarily about family, economics, and surviving in a heavily corporate world. There's times when there's long commentary of the economics and politics, which some may find uninteresting.

Iain @feaelin.bsky.social · Jun 12

The science fiction elements are interesting but they definitely take a back burner to the main character's relationship with his siblings and parents. While this is something I love about the trilogy it also may not be enjoyable for some readers for two reasons.

Iain @feaelin.bsky.social · Jun 12

Finished rereading Jumping off the Planet (the first book) today. I've a deep fondness for this book (and the others) because of the presentation of a ordinary every day dysfunctional family is personally relatable for me & having that in a science fiction adventure setting is perfect for me.

Iain @feaelin.bsky.social · Jun 12

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I'm re-reading the The Dingilliad by David Gerrold because I discovered a 4th book came out in 2020 that I haven't read...yet.

Iain @feaelin.bsky.social · Jun 12

I look forward to hearing what you love about it!

Iain @feaelin.bsky.social · Jun 11

Overall, it's an amazing trilogy and I look forward to reading more by N.K. Jemisin!

Iain @feaelin.bsky.social · Jun 11

One more thing I loved about the books is the way that Jemisin handles time and person, particularly in The Fifth Season. The way the story plays out in Fifth Season was amazing to see come together.

Iain @feaelin.bsky.social · Jun 11

I had but one difficulty with the trilogy -- it felt a little too long for its story. There was a point I reached during The Stone Sky where I felt impatient for the story "to get on with it". The build up to the final confrontation felt a little too long for my taste (or perhaps my mood).

Iain @feaelin.bsky.social · Jun 11

The world-building and character development is excellent. Be prepared to cry for and with the characters, especially Essun. Jemisin made their heartbreaks believable and my own. All the beats are there for me to be angry on Essun's behalf and sad on Essun's behalf when I should be.

Iain @feaelin.bsky.social · Jun 11

Some books are a journey in the sense that they take us through geography we've never been to. While others take us on a journey through feelings and ideas we haven't before. The Broken Earth trilogy fulfills both.

Iain @feaelin.bsky.social · Jun 11

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Last night, I finished reading the Broken Earth Trilogy (The Fifth Season, The Obelisk Gate, The Stone Sky) by N.K. Jemisin.

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Jane of the North @janeotn.bsky.social · Jun 6

So then Elon goes "Kill the Bill!" and Trump goes "Elon has TDS!" so Elon goes "I'm the reason Trump won!" so Trump goes "we waste billions on Elon!" so Elon goes "Epstein!" and a corpulent flunkie goes "Deport Elon!" and Elon goes "Impeach!"

And THAT'S why women are too emotional to be President.

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C.Piveral @handle.invalid · May 30

Today is the day!

C.Piveral @handle.invalid · May 21

Hey all, a little cheep of a crow— the RebellionLit anthology Three x The Fun is releasing on 5/30 with my story, “Self-Taxidermy: Dressed to Kill”

Note: Content warnings abound with this one.

Three x The Fun anthology cover: Pale teal cover strewn with confetti on top two polaroids with three young children redacted bars across each of their eyes.

Iain @feaelin.bsky.social · Apr 12

I feel the same way about my reviews. I'm being careful to not spoil things but at the same time it always feels vague and nonspecific. I've thought about two versions...but that's a lot of effort! :)

Iain @feaelin.bsky.social · Apr 12

I loved this one when I read it. Such an amazing journey

Iain @feaelin.bsky.social · Apr 5

My childhood homes no longer exist; erased by a combination of incompetence and greed. Even if they still existed, returning would end my self-imposed exile.