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I made quiche again. And chocolate chip cookies. Beth was dive-bombed by the hummingbirds, who love that we feed them as long as we don’t go near the feeder. Had a really nice correspondence about humor and editing with fellow sci-fi cartoonists Tom Dell-Aringa of Marooned. Plus for the next week we have sun in Seattle. All is well.
I just listened to the audiobook for Kushiel’s Chosen
I started reading the Kushiel series with 4th, Kushiel’s Scion (I try to start from the first book in a series, but no doubt it was labeled “the 1st of the Imriel trilogy”). While reading it, I wondered who these seasoned secondary characters were who seemed strangely developed. So it was fun to go back to the first (Kushiel’s Dart
I think the main thing that carries these novels is that Carey is a skilled writer. She writes personalities I remember seeing (and being?) in high school, but she makes them interesting, makes me care about them, and writes them convincingly as adults. The action moves well and holds my interest.
I’d call these books romance novels, but they do push the bill. There’s the romance kissing going on, a clever and sexy female protagonist, men with long hair and vambraces. But Carey pushes it further with hardcore S&M. And while the S&M gets fairly extreme, Carey wisely keeps the description light enough to keep it from turning into porn. A tricky balance.
On the negative, I think it could have used a strong editorial cut. But… the extra stuff didn’t feel excessive, so perhaps it is worth it to be able to enjoy the characters I like for that much longer.
Kushiel’s Chosen
I don’t know when I’ll read book #3. The books are long enough I’m not compelled to read one right after another. But this is the third time I’ve come back to the series, and I’m sure in a few months, I’ll be on to the next.
Flower power to the rescue! Great page as always – I love the backgrounds in this section of your story. They really bring the story to life.
Hey! It’s Bob the Angry Flower’s space brother! What’s he doing here?
Of course a plnt alien would be interested in fertilizer. On Wednesday we’ll see how they handle metaphors. (Speaking of which, honest as a mirror is a good one.)
Come on, Yuri! There’s got to be some game you’ve played that you can take inspiration from!
Of course, whatever you do, don’t say “My name is Yuri Nakagawa and I’m looking for a bathroom”
Hey! Just noticed Kreill’s pot is on treads! Hmm… shit on treads…
Gawd I love this comic.
Thanks for the mention Chris :) I’ll be blogging about Spacetrawler and Little Dee tomorrow. And loving the story, can’t wait to see how Yuri gets out of this one!
I love “Mustache Eyes” (hilarious) and “Turtleneck Alien” and I wonder what’s at the top of Kuu-Drahc’s head, since it’s always hidden by a balloon. Your alien inventiveness is awesome.
Wow! Little old me is playing matchmaker for webcomic artists, and I don’t even have a webcomic! (well, not yet anyway)
I love Kuu-Drahc’s suit! A great take-off on the Earth jacket-and-tie look.
The more I learn about the G.O.B., the more I like ‘em!
Spacetrawler keeps getting better and better…
those flarnians are just ripe for comedy.
Can’t wait to see how she gets out of this one