New books, new bits

Weeeell, I bought a couple of new books yesterday. The Skinner by Neal Asher, and Paladin of Souls by Lois McMaster Bujold. I've started with The Skinner, and I just don't want to put it down. Too bad work and sleep get in the way, or I'd be sitting on my couch reading the thing right now. Good stuff so far. I was a bit disappointed that, when I picked up Paladin, I got it home and found out that there was a book ahead of it. But, thankfully, a review I read said that you didn't really need to read the first one. Maybe I'll get it before reading Paladin.

I just finished typing up an outline for a project I had been working on forever. It's plot line is complete. At least, the major happenings. It's been bothering me forever, because nothing seemed right. Until, I had found some older notes I had written. Those belonged, the newer stuff, well, it was boring me. Now it feels much better. I don't care how long it ends up, I will get it written and hopefully finished soon. Yay!

Stover and RotS

I can't believe I forgot to post a note about that! Revenge of the Sith. It rocked!! Thoroughly, air guitar playing, singing in the car, rocked! I'm not much for reviewing books, at least critically analyzing for others' benefit. So, take it at that.

Collaborative Fiction

I never had tried writing something with someone else. Not really tried. But, now, I am working on two bits with a friend, and you know what? It's fun! It's also breaking the rust off the gears and getting me writing more, thinking more, having more ideas. Not to mention, excited to write again, and work on things I've set aside. Yay!!

In other news, I still have stable employment. I decided to take what I was offered, and that was nothing to sneeze at. Finally, a little peace of mind in that respect, and I'm kind of excited about it.

In other other news, well, nothing new yet. I'm currently reading a book of short stories edited by Neil Gaiman and Ed Kramer. The Sandman: Book of Dreams I'm liking it a lot. My to-read pile is ridiculously small right now. I need to go out and get more books!! Soon, precious, soon! I do have a Gene Wolfe book also waiting, The Sword of the Lictor. Good stuff, that Gene guy. :)

I saw Star Wars, Revenge of the Sith finally. What can I say? It rocked. I think it redeemed the last two. There were still nitpicks, but, overall, I liked it. Though it was very sad, an emotional sap, I am, yes. I am also a bit sad that it is the last installment of movies. I've been a fan since age 4. It feels like the end of an era. Regardless of Lucas's plans for tv shows and such, it's just not the same.