The Society is open, at least in theory, to other types of artists as long as they are willing to give feedback to other artists and keep up with the schedule. At the moment we seem to be in a bit of a transitional phase, and are looking primarily for more serious, “publication-oriented” writers/artists rather than more casual experimenters. If this suits you, you are welcome to apply for membership and we’ll give you serious consideration.

Look up the Indian slang term “ABCD” to get a better idea.

Also, Kit, I notice the phrase “a humorous erotic science fiction novel” in your bio, which makes me want to beg some criticism from you on a futuristic erotic horror short story which spewed up out of nowhere. I work primarily in the visual arts, but there are some words rattling around in my head that could use a little feedback and encouragement.

I’m pretty sure, though, that there are quasi-legal concerns about you reading that. Would your Voluptuaries be interested in gaining a photographer?

Second, I have quoted, on a number of occasions, advice Gene Wolfe once gave a certain writer. The advice is to tape a 3×5 index card above your computer, and on the card write, “I’m going to tell you something cool.” The advice has been attributed to me a couple of times, but it is actually Mr. Wolfe’s, though I certainly subscribe to the spirit.

This is completely bratty of me (hooray for the internet), but I could swear you’re the one I’m trying to quote, and I can’t find the reference anywhere.

Could you please tell me if you have ever written a Preface that mentions hanging a plaque above your computer which says something to the effect of “Be As Cool as You Can Be?” I could swear that was you.

PS – I’ve been reading your stuff since the Book of Taltos came out, and am a huge fan of the entire series. Particularly the books where Vlad confronts his self-contradictory attitudes about the minority culture he comes from, which have been a very vivid reflection of my own struggle with my ethnic background. I never would have thought that the main character of Jhereg would make psychological commentary on the way I live my life.

The first thing I thought of when reading your comment was similar to several others: “How could anyone start with Dzur and not feel lost??”

But…whatever it takes to bring another fan to the fold!

Thank you so much for sharing your talent and your thoughts with me. It is greatly appreciated!

===Steven===>>

SteveM @ 22: Heard and acknowledged, sir.

True, Country is not a race, but I think the song’s lesson still applies. Steve, you’re no worse than the rest of humanity, the fact that you even questioned your judgment says a lot about your character, I wouldn’t have gave it a second thought. *shrug* But then, I am an asshole.

Robin Hood: Because, unlike some other Robin Hoods, I can speak with an English accent.