Galaxy's Edge

Thanks, Mike! And congratulations, Andrea!

Wow, Martin, Brad and ....Tina in the same edition. Not to mention Eric and Nick. Where and when can I get my copy?

But Hmm, don't know if this is proper--it could totally rude or worse, please pardon me if it is,

but Mike have you checked out Dr. Bob's writing and stories? He goes by that name here, where he is somewhat new. Made Finalist last quarter with I think three to six tries. He's a great storyteller. I'm not an editor so I could be all wet but I think I've read and learned enough about writing to recognize good storytelling, even if not enough to do good with my own writing. But he's works, at least for me.

Congrats to all of you who've made it to the edge of the Galaxy. It's quite a journey. The view must be fantastic!

Congrats to all of you who've made it to the edge of the Galaxy. It's quite a journey. The view must be fantastic!

Got to agree, Preston, would be a mighty view! One Day!

Congratulations to everyone

Just bought stories from Marina Lostetter and Martin Shoemaker, bringing the total of WtF stories in the first
7 issues of Galaxy's Edge to 17 -- and issues 6 and 7 aren't totally filled yet, so there could even be
another.

Here's the total now:

Lou Berger
Nick DiChario
Tina Smith (two stories)
Brad Torgersen
Eric Flint
Laurie Tom
Brennan Harvey
Ron Collins
Nick T. Chan
Marina Lostetter (two stories)
Eric Kline
Andrea Stewart
Alvaro Zinor-Amaro
Martin Shoemaker (two stories)

Hiopefully we won't be invite-only much longer. Keep 'em crossed.

-- Mike

Add another. Just bought one from Brian Trent.

Mike

And two flash fictions by Lou Berger. So we're up to 20 WotF stories through 8 issues.

Mike

Writers of the Future, a.k.a. Mike's Farm Team. Let us hope more editors are so perceptive!

Writers of the Future, a.k.a. Mike's Farm Team. Let us hope more editors are so perceptive!

All right! Now there is the minor difficulty of making the WotF finals first, but ...

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"Just what makes that little old ant, think he'll move that rubber tree plant ..."

Writers of the Future, a.k.a. Mike's Farm Team. Let us hope more editors are so perceptive!

All right! Now there is the minor difficulty of making the WotF finals first, but ...

All together now: <img src="
"Just what makes that little old ant, think he'll move that rubber tree plant ..."

Very old song.

But also I don't know.

Writers of the Future, a.k.a. Mike's Farm Team. Let us hope more editors are so perceptive!

All right! Now there is the minor difficulty of making the WotF finals first, but ...

All together now: <img src="
"Just what makes that little old ant, think he'll move that rubber tree plant ..."

Very old song.

But also I don't know.

Don't know the title, do you mean? This is the best original song at the 32nd Oscars - 'High Hopes' recorded by The Chairman of the Board. In addition to an ant moving a rubber tree it includes a ram (i.e. male sheep, not bulldozer) knocking down a dam.

This is me using metaphor, since DF is apparently fond of that!

Don't know the title, do you mean? This is the best original song at the 32nd Oscars - 'High Hopes' recorded by The Chairman of the Board. In addition to an ant moving a rubber tree it includes a ram (i.e. male sheep, not bulldozer) knocking down a dam.

This is me using metaphor, since DF is apparently fond of that!

No, I was answering the question about the ant.

I know the song.

No, I was answering the question about the ant.

I know the song.

Well I believe the answer is supposed to be self-belief.

"So any time you're feelin' blue, don't know what to do, just remember that ant - Whoops there goes another rubber tree plant!" Or words to that effect.

Now then are we ready? All right then, one more time:

<img src=" " A problem's just a toy balloon; they'll be burstin' soon ..."

No, I was answering the question about the ant.

I know the song.

Well I believe the answer is supposed to be self-belief.

"So any time you're feelin' blue, don't know what to do, just remember that ant - Whoops there goes another rubber tree plant!" Or words to that effect.

Now then are we ready? All right then, one more time:

<img src=" " A problem's just a toy balloon; they'll be burstin' soon ..."

Sorry I am still not being clear enough.

I meant that from a personal observation not from the song.

Are you reading Galaxy's Edge?

If not, why not.

Have you read Tina's story, 'Today I Am Nobody'?

If not, you should. It's superb.

Steve

Are you reading Galaxy's Edge?

If not, why not.

Have you read Tina's story, 'Today I Am Nobody'?

If not, you should. It's superb.

Steve

Awww thank you, Steve!

Marina and Nick have stories out in this issue that is free online right now:

http://www.galaxysedge.com

I'm reading the mags in order, so I haven't read Brad's, Nick's or Marina's stories yet.

Steve

Just read Marina's 'The Prayer Ladder'. An absorbing tale. At the end I want to know on what level I should take it: literal, semi-literal or giant metaphor. Maybe all of these? Perhaps it is one function of the best stories to leave you wanting more.

Thank you, Ishmael, I'm glad you enjoyed it. And I'll let you interpret it as you will.

Got 4 WotF Finalists in the forthcoming (November 1) issue #5: Andrea Stewart, Eric Cline, Martin Shoemaker, and Alvaro Zinos-Amaro. As always, they're in good company:

The Editor’s Word, by Mike Resnick
Timetipping, by Jack Dann
Love in Bloom, by Sabina Theo
The Unchanging Nature of Stones, by Andrea Stewart
Echoes of Pride, by Catherine Asaro
Will You Volunteer to Kill Wendy?, by Eric Cline
Thor Meets Captain America, by David Brin
All Quiet on the Golden Front, by Alvaro Zinos-Amaro
Dogged Persistence, by Kevin J. Anderson
Gran Cavallo, by Martin Shoemaker
Flare Time, by Larry Niven
Pohl in Extremis, by Barry N. Malzberg (column)
Getting It Right, by Greg Benford (science column)
Book reviews, by Paul Cook
Voodoo Planet, by Andre Norton -- Part 1

WotF Finalists tentatively coming in issue six: Martina Lostetter, Tina Smith, and Brian Trent.

-- Mike

Congratulations Andrea, Eric, Martin, and Alvaro. Way to go.

Congratulations Andrea, Eric, Martin, and Alvaro. Way to go.

Yes! Congratulations!!

Thanks, you guys! I saw the cover yesterday. It is shiny and I am over the moon.

Great names on the TOC.

Congrats Andrea and Martin.

I'm looking forward to it.

Steve

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WotF Finalists tentatively coming in issue six: Martina Lostetter, Tina Smith, and Brian Trent.

-- Mike

Who is this Martina? Oh, wait, while at Worldcon did Martin, Tina, and I write a story together while in a late night delirium? Perhaps. I don't know-- it's all a blur.

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WotF Finalists tentatively coming in issue six: Martina Lostetter, Tina Smith, and Brian Trent.

-- Mike

Who is this Martina? Oh, wait, while at Worldcon did Martin, Tina, and I write a story together while in a late night delirium? Perhaps. I don't know-- it's all a blur.

We totally should have! The title would be "Five More Minutes".

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WotF Finalists tentatively coming in issue six: Martina Lostetter, Tina Smith, and Brian Trent.

-- Mike

Who is this Martina? Oh, wait, while at Worldcon did Martin, Tina, and I write a story together while in a late night delirium? Perhaps. I don't know-- it's all a blur.

We totally should have! The title would be "Five More Minutes".

Now that is something I'd love to read!

Who is this Martina? Oh, wait, while at Worldcon did Martin, Tina, and I write a story together while in a late night delirium? Perhaps. I don't know-- it's all a blur.

We totally should have! The title would be "Five More Minutes".

Now that is something I'd love to read!

Now you did it... Suddenly I can see a plot forming...

Oh, that's right. Austin was the instigator of chao-- I mean, he was our inspiration.

And on that note: Martin. Do it. Dooooo it.