sffwrtcht: Welcome to #sffwrtcht Science Fiction & Fantasy Writer’s Chat! (Thu Dec 27 02:02:42 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: Tonight, we’re going to be discussing the anthology TRIUMPH OVER TRAGEDY created to benefit the Red Cross Hurricane Sandy efforts #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:03:22 +0000 2012)
CarolBCollett: RT @sffwrtcht: Tonight at 9 pm ET, I talk w/ TRIUMPH OVER TRAGEDY editors @authorRTKaelin & @bookwormblues plus authors @author_sull … (Thu Dec 27 02:03:32 +0000 2012)CarolBCollett: RT @sffwrtcht: Tonight, we’re going to be discussing the anthology TRIUMPH OVER TRAGEDY created to benefit the Red Cross Hurricane Sandy … (Thu Dec 27 02:04:01 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: Editors & writers will be joining us but first let’s ask @authorRTkaelin, how did you come up w/ the idea fr Triumph Over Tragedy #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:04:32 +0000 2012)
PrinceJvstin: Hello @AuthorRTkaelin and @BookwormBlues and welcome to the weekly chaos! #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:04:55 +0000 2012)
BryanThomasS: @AuthorRTkaelin Just include #sffwrtcht in all tweets. Use 1/4 for mult-parts and no need to @reply. Just hashtag is fine. Welcome! (Thu Dec 27 02:05:04 +0000 2012)
AuthorRTkaelin: I was watching the aftermath of Sandy and wanted to do more than donate money. I reached out to fellow authors about helping… #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:06:21 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: …and was astounded by their interest and generosity. Never expected it to get to where it has. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:06:53 +0000 2012)
Wyld_Dandelyon: Welcome, @AuthorRTkaelin, @BookwormBlues, @Author_Sullivan, and all! #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:06:58 +0000 2012)
AShvartsman: Follow #sffwrtcht for a live chat with authors and editors of Triumph Over Tragedy charity anthology. (Thu Dec 27 02:07:41 +0000 2012)
talekyn: Joining in on #sffwrtcht and watching the Kennedy Center Honors. A good evening. (Thu Dec 27 02:08:22 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: .@AuthorRTkaelin And tell us about yourself. You’re an author and editor of SFF? Why did you choose a literary response. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:08:23 +0000 2012)
nanfladung: #sffwrtcht Hey, just checking in to see what’s going on. (Thu Dec 27 02:09:25 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: Upcoming: 1/2/13 @ECMyers 1/9 Tom King 1/16 @dwgrintalis 1/23 @andrewmayer 1/30 Roundtable: Brian White>Fireside 2/6 Shelly Adina #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:09:31 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: Upcoming: 1/2/13 @ECMyers 1/9 Tom King 1/16 @dwgrintalis 1/23 @andrewmayer 1/30 Roundtable: Brian White>Fireside 2/6 Shelly Adina #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:09:31 +0000 2012)CarolBCollett: RT @AuthorRTkaelin: I was watching the aftermath of Sandy and wanted to do more than donate money. I reached out to fellow authors about … (Thu Dec 27 02:09:38 +0000 2012)CarolBCollett: RT @AuthorRTkaelin: …and was astounded by their interest and generosity. Never expected it to get to where it has. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:09:51 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: I’m an indie author with 2 novels (both have hit top 100 bestselling historical fantasy), in the midst of choosing an agent. 1/2 #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:11:00 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: Writing a story, getting others to do it…seemed to be a better response than donating $50 and forgetting about it. 2/2 #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:11:40 +0000 2012)
chippermuse: .@AuthorRTkaelin Are you from the East Coast or have family/friends there? I’m originally from CT. You’re helping my peeps! 
#sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:11:54 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: .@AuthorRTkaelin And @BookwormBlues who is a twitter regular and well known book blogger is coeditor. How’d that come about? #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:13:03 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: @chippermuse #sffwrtcht I’m in Ohio, but have an uncle and cousins who live in Jersey. That’s secondary, though. People needed help, period. (Thu Dec 27 02:13:15 +0000 2012)
BookwormBlues: I did hurricane Katrina relief, so I have a soft spot for hurricanes. I’m also from the effected area. (1/2ish) #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:15:12 +0000 2012)BookwormBlues: I saw @AuthorRTkaelin’s project and it pulled at my heart strings. Books pull people together. I couldn’t NOT be part of it. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:16:03 +0000 2012)chippermuse: .@AuthorRTkaelin Amen to that! I’m looking forward to checking out the antho after this chat ends. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:16:09 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: @BookwormBlues can answer that one. She’s been very helpful. As have a number of folk. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:16:41 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: @BookwormBlues is assistant editor to me on #beyondthesunsf which has a deadline in January and is ramping up for final selection #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:16:58 +0000 2012)CarolBCollett: RT @BookwormBlues: I saw @AuthorRTkaelin’s project and it pulled at my heart strings. Books pull people together. I couldn’t NOT be part … (Thu Dec 27 02:17:23 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: .@BookwormBlues @authorrtkaelin Did you two know each other prior to working on this? #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:17:38 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: @chippermuse #sffwrtcht You’ll have to wait until January 8th, release date. Sorry. (Thu Dec 27 02:17:40 +0000 2012)BookwormBlues: I kind of knew @AuthorRTkaelin. He asked me to review his book, and we talked through email a few times before this project. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:18:43 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: @AuthorRTkaelin Was jst going to ask you to tell us when it’s available, how people can support & get a copy, who’s involved, etc #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:18:53 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: @BookwormBlues Kinda. I sent her a copy of Progeny to review way back when. But nothing beyond that. We’re virtual buddies. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:19:20 +0000 2012)chippermuse: .@BookwormBlues Cool reason to get involved. Books do bring us together! And nice to meet a fellow East Coaster. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:19:46 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: January 8th is release date. It will be available via Amazon and B&http://t.co/fIA0yx4l immediately, other outlets soon after. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:20:35 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: .@AuthorRTkaelin @BookwormBlues That’s how I know her too. We fight like brother & sister too, that gives me a soft spot for her #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:20:44 +0000 2012)BookwormBlues: @chippermuse I miss the East Coast a lot. I hope to move back there soon. I have relatives in CT. I’m from DE, myself. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:20:48 +0000 2012)chippermuse: .@AuthorRTkaelin Glad you told me that. I’m going to calendar it, and tell my friends about it. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:20:50 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: .@AuthorRTkaelin It’s available ebook only, correct? How many stories will it include? Who are some of the authors? #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:21:23 +0000 2012)CarolBCollett: RT @AuthorRTkaelin: January 8th is release date. It will be available via Amazon and B&http://t.co/fIA0yx4l immediately, other outle … (Thu Dec 27 02:21:59 +0000 2012)chippermuse: .@BookwormBlues I miss it too. There’s something about the ocean, the trees, the landscape out there that gets in the blood. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:23:17 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: Ebook only, yes. For 2 reasons: turn around time and the desire to get lots of authors involved. Such as Robert Silverberg #sffwrtcht 1/3 (Thu Dec 27 02:23:41 +0000 2012)PrinceJvstin: @chippermuse @BookwormBlues Indeed. (originally from Staten Island, NYC) #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:23:48 +0000 2012)PrinceJvstin: What was your process in lining up authors? @AuthorRTkaelin @BookwormBlues #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:24:23 +0000 2012)talekyn: @AuthorRTkaelin @BookwormBlues Are the stories all SF, or is there a variety of genres represented? #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:24:53 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: Marion Zimmer Bradley, Timothy Zahn, Michael A. Stackpole, Elizabeth Bear, Michael J. Sullivan, Mark Lawrence, #sffwrtcht 2/3 (Thu Dec 27 02:24:59 +0000 2012)BookwormBlues: @chippermuse @PrinceJvstin I miss the trees and all the water. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:25:05 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: @PrinceJvstin @chippermuse Paul stands still holding a torch in the wind over a bay like nobody’s business. #iveseenit #truestory #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:25:53 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: Bradley P. Beaulieu, Philip Athans, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Tobias Buckell, Rick Novy, Erik Scott de Bie, Alex Bledsoe, and more. #sffwrtcht 3/3 (Thu Dec 27 02:26:06 +0000 2012)BookwormBlues: @talekyn I’d say a majority of them are SFF in some fashion, though in varying degrees, though there are outliers. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:26:15 +0000 2012)chippermuse: .@PrinceJvstin I didn’t realize that! How cool. Do you get to go back often? I hope to go next year for a visit. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:26:22 +0000 2012)
KapilowCow: RT @AuthorRTkaelin: …and was astounded by their interest and generosity. Never expected it to get to where it has. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:26:41 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: @talekyn Most are. There are a few that are not in the SFF genre…maybe 5 or 6. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:27:23 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: @PrinceJvstin Heh. Email the authors I know, get them involved, sit back and get bombarded by offers from I didn’t know. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:28:11 +0000 2012)BookwormBlues: @PrinceJvstin Perhaps @AuthorRTkaelin can correct me, I think most authors readily donated stories, despite one author I begged. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:28:22 +0000 2012)chippermuse: .@BryanThomasS Lady Liberty’s his other Twitter account, then? Duly noted. #notreally #sffwrtcht @PrinceJvstin (Thu Dec 27 02:28:31 +0000 2012)chippermuse: @BookwormBlues @PrinceJvstin That’s exactly what I miss most. No ocean and too few trees where I am in the Midwest. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:29:20 +0000 2012)BookwormBlues: @PrinceJvstin @AuthorRTkaelin Yeah, I was approached by some authors asking to participate, too. That really surprised me. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:30:03 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: Tweeters in anthology: @author_sullivan, @bbeaulieu, @tobiasbuckell, @RickNovy, @matociquala, @erikscottdebie, @AlexBledsoe #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:30:20 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: @BookwormBlues @PrinceJvstin #sffwrtcht You didn’t beg. You asked once, she said yes. That’s “asking.” 
(Thu Dec 27 02:30:55 +0000 2012)BookwormBlues: @chippermuse I’m in Utah. It’s pretty in it’s own way, but not enough trees. I miss the ocean & water. @PrinceJvstin #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:31:01 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: I have the privilege of having helped edit Triumph Over Tragedy as well as having a story incl. #sffwrtcht Some amazing authors & stories (Thu Dec 27 02:31:30 +0000 2012)BookwormBlues: @AuthorRTkaelin haha, very true. I was shocked that I asked and that she said yes. @PrinceJvstin #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:31:49 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: .@authorrtkaelin Are any of the authors here tonight? #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:32:07 +0000 2012)BookwormBlues: @BryanThomasS You are too talented for your own good, my friend. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:32:21 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: More anthology authors on Twitter @Mark__Lawrence @MikeStackpole @PhilAthans @MaxwellADrake @AuthorTLGray @steampunkpanda #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:32:39 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: A full list of “Triumph Over Tragedy” authors, plus a link to their fundraiser can be found here http://t.co/Bwdp7b0p #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:33:28 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: A full list of “Triumph Over Tragedy” authors, plus a link to their fundraiser can be found here http://t.co/tZ1UgdQN #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:33:28 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: And I got both @BookwormBlues AND @BryanThomasS to edit my story. Because I could. I returned the favor and edited Bryan’s. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:33:47 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: @sffwrtcht #sffwrtcht A couple said they would try to stop by, but…it is the day after Christmas, so… (Thu Dec 27 02:34:47 +0000 2012)BookwormBlues: @AuthorRTkaelin @BryanThomasS I thought about submitting a story to the anthology but I chickened out. :p #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:35:06 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: .@AuthorRTkaelin I also understand the anthology is available for only a limited time, correct? #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:35:32 +0000 2012)
author_sullivan: A little late but tuning into #sffwrtcht – come hear about the Thriumph over tragedy anthology for victims hurricane Sandy. (Thu Dec 27 02:36:09 +0000 2012)talekyn: RT @sffwrtcht: A full list of “Triumph Over Tragedy” authors, plus a link to their fundraiser can be found here http://t.co/tZ1UgdQN #sf … (Thu Dec 27 02:36:09 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: .@authorrtkaelin Yes, no worries. Just make sure they get a chance to talk if they do show up. #sffwrtcht Btw, Merry Christmas all #leaguers (Thu Dec 27 02:36:40 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: .@author_sullivan Mike! Welcome. Glad to have you. Tell us how you came to be involved and about your #TOT story please #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:37:14 +0000 2012)chippermuse: .@AuthorRTkaelin Are there any issues/challenges related to selling a charitable antho on AMZ, B&N? Just curious about process. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:37:44 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: @BryanThomasS Six months from from release date of 1/8/13. Then it’s all Cinderella’s pumpkin coach and everything. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:37:47 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: @chippermuse @AuthorRTkaelin Well, I doubt they donate their cut to charity, but… #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:39:13 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: @chippermuse Not really. Only that I have to track sales and donate the money earned myself. Bookkeeping for me, that’s it. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:39:52 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: @BookwormBlues You got time for a short one. Got 1500 words in you? #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:40:49 +0000 2012)author_sullivan: #sffwrtcht I guess R.T. Liked it because he accepted it pretty quick. (Thu Dec 27 02:41:22 +0000 2012)BookwormBlues: @AuthorRTkaelin For a story? Yeah, but I think I’m too chicken to actually publish one. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:41:22 +0000 2012)chippermuse: .@AuthorRTkaelin That’s good to hear. Glad it isn’t too complicated (aside from keeping track of numbers). #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:41:22 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: .@author_sullivan Did my question come through? #sffwrtcht about how you got involved with #tot and what your story’s about? #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:42:03 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: .@author_sullivan Is it a Riyria story or something else? #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:42:41 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: @KapilowCow That was the entire point. Write story, draw my readers to anthology. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:43:54 +0000 2012)
Marquitz: @author_sullivan Looking forward to reading your contribution. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:44:02 +0000 2012)author_sullivan: #sffwrtcht – It’s based in the world of Elan – but a new character that no one has met yet — a female hero. (Thu Dec 27 02:44:17 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: @AuthorRTkaelin @BookwormBlues I know there are both reprints and new stories. Can you give us an idea of percentage? #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:44:56 +0000 2012)author_sullivan: #sffwrtcht Yeah, sorry I answered but forgot hash tag – I got an email from R.T. and thought it was a great idea, so I jumped aboard. (Thu Dec 27 02:45:10 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: It’s tied in to @author_sullivan series. A great way to get his fans involved in the anthology. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:45:34 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: .@author_sullivan Ah sounds very cool indeed. #sffwrtcht #learnedtospellRiyriacorrectly (Thu Dec 27 02:45:36 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: Another anthology contributor on Twitter: @Marquitz I was bound to leave a few off… #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:46:33 +0000 2012)BookwormBlues: @BryanThomasS I’d say it’s a good mix. There are more new stories than I expected. Not sure the exact percentage. @AuthorRTkaelin #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:47:34 +0000 2012)author_sullivan: I’ve been involved in a few other anthologies for good causes – the sff writers are very giving of their time and efforrs #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:47:35 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: .@marquitz Welcome. Tell us a bit about your #tot story please #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:47:41 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: .@author_sullivan No worries. I saw part of your answer after I asked again. Crazy lag on Twitter tonight #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:48:21 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: @BryanThomasS It’s about a 50/50 split of reprints vs. first-run stories. Most will be new to most readers, I think. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:48:21 +0000 2012)Marquitz: @AuthorRTkaelin #sffwrtcht No worries. Little fish here. This is an amazing effort on y’alls part. (Thu Dec 27 02:48:47 +0000 2012)author_sullivan: I’m sure this has been a lot of work for @AuthorRTkaelin and @bookwormblues. I appreciate their efforts. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:48:59 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: RT @author_sullivan: I’ve been involved in a few other anthologies for good causes – the sff writers are very giving of their time and e … (Thu Dec 27 02:48:59 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: @author_sullivan They are indeed. I was going to mention tht you had been. Some very good anthologies for charity this past 6 mos #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:49:12 +0000 2012)BookwormBlues: @author_sullivan I’ve been having a lot of fun with it, and I’ve learned a TON about editing and publishing. @AuthorRTkaelin #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:50:32 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: .@AuthorRTkaelin How much money have you raised and how much do you hope to raise through this? #sffwrtcht #crowdfunding #sandy (Thu Dec 27 02:51:05 +0000 2012)author_sullivan: #sffwrtcht It will be an exciting collection-worth buying even if all the money wasn’t going to a good cause. That it is…well even better (Thu Dec 27 02:51:11 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: @author_sullivan Layout of ebook still to be done. All stories are finalized (save @PhilAthans and @swankmotron, hint-hint) #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:51:20 +0000 2012)Marquitz: @sffwrtcht Thanks. My story is about a good man who made a bad choice and is offered an opportunity at redemption in the worst way possible. (Thu Dec 27 02:51:31 +0000 2012)author_sullivan: @BookwormBlues @AuthorRTkaelin #sffwrtcht well your hard work is certainly appreciated. (Thu Dec 27 02:51:50 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: I should mention, the 4th editor on #TOT was @robhbedford whom we see a lot in chat @bookwormblues & @authorrtkaelin did most tho #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:52:17 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: To date: about $1500. Plus six months of ongoing sales after it’s published. #sffwrtcht #crowdfunding #sandy (Thu Dec 27 02:52:49 +0000 2012)BookwormBlues: @author_sullivan Thank you. it’s been worth every second. @AuthorRTkaelin Thankfully, we had lots of help. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:53:09 +0000 2012)Marquitz: Thanks. My story is about a good man who made a bad choice and is offered an opportunity at redemption in the worst way possible. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:53:14 +0000 2012)author_sullivan: #sffwrtcht good editors make authors look smarter than they are (Thu Dec 27 02:53:22 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: @author_sullivan I couldn’t agreed more. Marion Zimmer Bradley, Robert Silverberg, Timothy Zahn, Elizabeth Bear, you, Jean Rabe #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:53:30 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: RT @sffwrtcht: I should mention, the 4th editor on #TOT was @robhbedford whom we see a lot in chat @bookwormblues & @authorrtkaelin … (Thu Dec 27 02:53:34 +0000 2012)chippermuse: RT @author_sullivan: #sffwrtcht good editors make authors look smarter than they are (Thu Dec 27 02:53:55 +0000 2012)Wyld_Dandelyon: RT @author_sullivan: #sffwrtcht good editors make authors look smarter than they are #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:54:01 +0000 2012)author_sullivan: #sffwrtcht I’m sure the “real money” won’t come in until it is “out there”. Even so $1,500 is nothing to sneeze at. (Thu Dec 27 02:54:03 +0000 2012)chippermuse: .@Marquitz Sounds intriguing. I look forward to reading that! #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:54:37 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: @sffwrtcht @RobHBedford has been great. His help has been much appreciated. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:55:00 +0000 2012)nanfladung: #sffwrtcht thanks for the great night. I enjoyed hearing about the anthology, can’t wait to see it! You guys are great! (Thu Dec 27 02:55:04 +0000 2012)chippermuse: .@author_sullivan Boy, that’s the truth! There’s nothing like a good editor to make writers shine. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:55:19 +0000 2012)CarolBCollett: Me too. RT @chippermuse .@Marquitz Sounds intriguing. I look forward to reading that! #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:55:27 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: @bbeaulieu @PhilAthans @tobiasbuckell Ari Marmell @alexbledsoe @ricknovy Mike Stackpole CJ Henderson So many amazing authors #sffwrtcht #tot (Thu Dec 27 02:55:28 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: @Marquitz Synopsis in 140 character or less! Boo-yah! #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:55:36 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: .@Marquitz Is your story set in the world of or tied to your novels? #sffwrtcht(Thu Dec 27 02:56:22 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: @author_sullivan Absolutely. Every little bit helps and word of mouth will boost it #tot #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:56:48 +0000 2012)author_sullivan: #sffwrtcht TOT release date is Jan 8th? Well good because fantasy readers won’t have anything else to get that day (Thu Dec 27 02:57:23 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: @BryanThomasS @author_sullivan #sffwrtcht A special thank you to Jean Rabe. She’s helped guide me through this. An awesome lady. (Thu Dec 27 02:57:46 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: RT @author_sullivan: #sffwrtcht good editors make authors look smarter than they are (Thu Dec 27 02:58:02 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: @AuthorRTkaelin Well the hour sure zipped by. Anything else you want to tell us? I can hang out as long as you’d like #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:58:03 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: My story is a #humorous spaceopera about a demolitions expert named Duncan Derring who saves a cruiseliner from space tumbleweeds #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:58:42 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: @author_sullivan Sorry. The fates have conspired. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:59:15 +0000 2012)Marquitz: @sffwrtcht No, it’s a complete standalone. I thought about a bit of crossover, but I figured it might not be the best idea. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 02:59:21 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: Let’s not forget why we’re doing this. Folks up in New England are hurting. Now more than ever after Sandy Hook. 1/2 #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:00:31 +0000 2012)chippermuse: .@BryanThomasS Fun idea! Can’t wait to find out what a space tumbleweed is, if explosives needed to get rid of ‘em. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:00:33 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: .@Marquitz Lots of them are standalones. That’s great. Just wanted to let people know. Feel free to tell us about your series #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:00:51 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: @AuthorRTkaelin People are indeed very willing to guide and mentor in #scifi and #fantasy Surprisingly so at times #sffwrtcht #thankful (Thu Dec 27 03:01:27 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: Don’t let time diminish their hardship and heartache. They’ll need our help for a long, long time. 2/2 #sffwrtcht #sandyrelief (Thu Dec 27 03:01:33 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: .@chippermuse Well, I’ll give you a hint, Derring’s ship is called the TNT (Trini) for a reason #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:02:03 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: @chippermuse @BryanThomasS As editor of the story, my lips are sealed. Hint: BOOM! #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:02:42 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: .@AuthorRTkaelin Indeed and it’s an honor to play a small part in helping those who are helping them. #sffwrtcht #sandy Thans for doing that (Thu Dec 27 03:03:02 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: .@bookwormblues Remind us where we can find your blog for reviews, interviews and more please #sffwrtcht #link (Thu Dec 27 03:03:41 +0000 2012)Wyld_Dandelyon: @BryanThomasS The hour _always_ zips by, lag or no lag. 
#sffwrtcht(Thu Dec 27 03:03:45 +0000 2012)BookwormBlues: 6 months after Katrina people were still living in tents, picking up the pieces of their lives. This anthology will help (1/2) #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:04:04 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: @AuthorRTkaelin @chippermuse I already spoiled it… #allinadayswork #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:04:16 +0000 2012)BookwormBlues: more than most people realize, even though so much time has gone by. (2/2) #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:04:23 +0000 2012)Wyld_Dandelyon: @AuthorRTkaelin If the explosives are on the wall in scene one, then “BOOM!” is not a new clue! #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:05:30 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: So the anthology is Triumph Over Tragedy. You can preorder & contribute here: http://t.co/z22n6yRi more info http://t.co/Bwdp7b0p #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:06:19 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: So the anthology is Triumph Over Tragedy. You can preorder & contribute here: http://t.co/D8kTcicM more info http://t.co/tZ1UgdQN #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:06:19 +0000 2012)Marquitz: @sffwrtcht My main stuff is urban fantasy with no hint of para romance anywhere in sight. All action, sarcasm, and juvenile humor #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:06:21 +0000 2012)BookwormBlues: You can find my reviews and occasional author interviews athttp://t.co/JS6orOEC #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:06:23 +0000 2012)chippermuse: LOL! I don’t think I know a single SF fan who doesn’t enjoy a good BOOM in their stories, spoiler or not. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:06:37 +0000 2012)PrinceJvstin: RT @BryanThomasS: So the anthology is Triumph Over Tragedy. You can preorder & contribute here: http://t.co/z22n6yRi more info http: … (Thu Dec 27 03:06:52 +0000 2012)CarolBCollett: RT @BryanThomasS: So the anthology is Triumph Over Tragedy. You can preorder & contribute here: http://t.co/z22n6yRi more info http: … (Thu Dec 27 03:07:01 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: Thanks @authorrtkaelin @bookwormblues @author_sullivan @marquetz for being with us tonight! #sffwrtcht Support #TOT folks & get a great read (Thu Dec 27 03:07:09 +0000 2012)BookwormBlues: I’m also on Goodreads at http://t.co/07wWL2we #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:07:11 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: RT @sffwrtcht: Thanks @authorrtkaelin @bookwormblues @author_sullivan @marquetz for being with us tonight! #sffwrtcht Support #TOT folks …(Thu Dec 27 03:08:03 +0000 2012)Marquitz: RT @BryanThomasS: So the anthology is Triumph Over Tragedy. You can preorder & contribute here: http://t.co/z22n6yRi more info http: … (Thu Dec 27 03:08:07 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: .@AuthorRTkaelin Real quick, where can we find you online besides twitter? #sffwrtcht & your books (Thu Dec 27 03:08:18 +0000 2012)BookwormBlues: @sffwrtcht Thanks for having me. It’s been fun! #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:08:26 +0000 2012)talekyn: RT @BryanThomasS: So the anthology is Triumph Over Tragedy. You can preorder & contribute here: http://t.co/z22n6yRi more info http: … (Thu Dec 27 03:08:47 +0000 2012)Marquitz: @sffwrtcht @AuthorRTkaelin @BookwormBlues @author_sullivan @marquitz Thks. I’m honored to be a small voice in this great project. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:09:18 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: Upcoming: 1/2/13 @ECMyers 1/9 Tom King 1/16 @dwgrintalis 1/23 @andrewmayer 1/30 Roundtable: @firesidemagazine 2/6 @ShellyAdina #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:10:29 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: Progeny (Volume I): http://t.co/ZwbceofI … Prophecy (Volume II):http://t.co/BLSRXRwY … Me: http://t.co/pYzIFV4p #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:10:47 +0000 2012)Wyld_Dandelyon: @BookwormBlues Glad you could come chat with us, and good luck with sales! #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:11:02 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: Next week we talk #ya #writing #fantasy #scifi and more with @Pyr_Books author @ecmyers on #sffwrtcht Join us to discuss FAIR COIN! (Thu Dec 27 03:11:34 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: Next week we talk #ya #writing #fantasy #scifi and more with @Pyr_Books author @ecmyers on #sffwrtcht Join us to discuss FAIR COIN! (Thu Dec 27 03:11:34 +0000 2012)AuthorRTkaelin: @Marquitz @sffwrtcht @BookwormBlues @author_sullivan Thanks for all your help. (Thu Dec 27 03:11:47 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: Please `Like� our Facebook group: http://t.co/CeHCXuLJ #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:11:56 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: Please `Like� our Facebook group: http://t.co/tFOTDqY6 #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:11:56 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: We have all the transcripts, extra interviews, giveaways, and more at:http://t.co/t66YT75v #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:12:12 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: We have all the transcripts, extra interviews, giveaways, and more at:http://t.co/O8BbU3Pf #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:12:12 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: Thanks all for joining us. The transcript will be posted shortly for tonight’s chat about Triumph Over Tragedy. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:12:42 +0000 2012)sffwrtcht: Thanks all for joining us. The transcript will be posted shortly for tonight’s chat about Triumph Over Tragedy. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:12:42 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: @AuthorRTkaelin Our pleasure @bookwormblues @author_sullivan @marquetz #sffwrtcht Truly. (Thu Dec 27 03:13:40 +0000 2012)
ajh_books: RT @sffwrtcht: We have all the transcripts, extra interviews, giveaways, and more at: http://t.co/O8BbU3Pf #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:13:50 +0000 2012)BryanThomasS: @Wyld_Dandelyon Yes, it does zip by but today seemed especially fast. #sffwrtcht (Thu Dec 27 03:14:21 +0000 2012)Participants
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