Tinker by Wen Spencer

(6:56:00 PM) You have just entered room "BCC Chat." (6:56:06 PM) KWM01 has entered the room. KWM01 (6:56:10 PM): hi vickie KWM01 (6:57:58 PM): hello? anyone there? :-) QueenSidhe (6:58:01 PM): Hiya QueenSidhe (6:58:13 PM): I was just in another window. :-) KWM01 (6:58:23 PM): :-) QueenSidhe (6:58:35 PM): How are you doing? KWM01 (6:58:50 PM): ok, you? QueenSidhe (6:59:13 PM): Doing good. QueenSidhe (6:59:27 PM): I finally got my 19" LCD Dell monitor last week QueenSidhe (6:59:39 PM): Should be getting my new computer from dell tomorrow or so KWM01 (7:00:04 PM): they sent the monitor separtately? QueenSidhe (7:00:39 PM): I ordered it in December. Finally came. QueenSidhe (7:00:59 PM): The computer I ordered last week when I found out the problem with my video was the video card and not the monitor (7:01:00 PM) Z0rPr1me has entered the room. KWM01 (7:01:00 PM): wow, long wait QueenSidhe (7:01:05 PM): Hiya Zor. Z0rPr1me (7:01:08 PM): Howdy KWM01 (7:01:12 PM): hi zor Z0rPr1me (7:01:25 PM): How is everybody? KWM01 (7:01:33 PM): fine, you KWM01 (7:01:37 PM): ? QueenSidhe (7:01:39 PM): So shipment's been delayed because of a train derailment. QueenSidhe (7:01:42 PM): Pretty good. QueenSidhe (7:01:52 PM): Did you have a chance to finish the book, Zor? Z0rPr1me (7:02:17 PM): I'm doing good... unfortunately I haven't finish the book Z0rPr1me (7:02:21 PM): Midway Z0rPr1me (7:02:24 PM): :-( QueenSidhe (7:02:33 PM): What's the scene you're at? Z0rPr1me (7:03:13 PM): Tinker was at the Faire with Nathan... she left with Windwolf. They are now in a house of Windwolf QueenSidhe (7:03:28 PM): Ah. Chapter 7. :-) Z0rPr1me (7:03:33 PM): heh QueenSidhe (7:03:38 PM): I just finished rereading that here at work today. :D KWM01 (7:03:39 PM): lol QueenSidhe (7:03:56 PM): I'm now on chapter 8. :-) Z0rPr1me (7:04:01 PM): good cuz for a moment you were scarrying me... :-) QueenSidhe (7:04:05 PM): lol KWM01 (7:04:17 PM): lol QueenSidhe (7:04:35 PM): So, what do you think of it so far? Z0rPr1me (7:05:06 PM): Pretty good. Z0rPr1me (7:05:29 PM): By reading the resume of the story, it was not looking so good Z0rPr1me (7:05:42 PM): but the story is actually pretty good. Like it a lot QueenSidhe (7:05:49 PM): hmm. it didn't? let me read it Z0rPr1me (7:05:52 PM): Just need time.... Z0rPr1me (7:05:57 PM): very original story Z0rPr1me (7:06:10 PM): and well tell KWM01 (7:06:49 PM): I felt the same way about Wen's other series QueenSidhe (7:07:55 PM): I think the only reason why I picked up Wen's first book was because of her conference on the bar. QueenSidhe (7:08:22 PM): I found Alien Taste in a used bookstore before tinker even came out QueenSidhe (7:09:13 PM): Actually, when I first read the back description, I wasn't interested in the book either. LOL. Z0rPr1me (7:09:45 PM): heh Z0rPr1me (7:09:58 PM): but the story is so great. And the concept is even better QueenSidhe (7:10:11 PM): Yup. QueenSidhe (7:10:24 PM): It's interesting how magic relates to science. KWM01 (7:10:36 PM): yeah Z0rPr1me (7:10:43 PM): yeah Z0rPr1me (7:11:05 PM): Was that her first book ? KWM01 (7:11:11 PM): no QueenSidhe (7:11:17 PM): She has another series. QueenSidhe (7:11:23 PM): First book is Alien Taste QueenSidhe (7:11:36 PM): Fourth book in that series is coming out in October QueenSidhe (7:11:44 PM): (Toooooooooo long). :P Z0rPr1me (7:11:48 PM): lol KWM01 (7:11:52 PM): lol QueenSidhe (7:11:57 PM): I like Ukiah KWM01 (7:12:30 PM): I perfer Tinker but Ukiah's interesting QueenSidhe (7:12:44 PM): Hmmm. QueenSidhe (7:13:06 PM): Tinker's neat but I think I prefer Ukiah. Z0rPr1me (7:13:11 PM): heh QueenSidhe (7:13:14 PM): I need to go reread them. :-) KWM01 (7:13:21 PM): lol QueenSidhe (7:13:53 PM): Anyways, Tinker! What do you think of her relationship with Windwolf? KWM01 (7:14:26 PM): It's a little wierd but interesting Z0rPr1me (7:14:37 PM): Well I'm not deep enough in the book... but it looks interesting so far. More than her relationship with Nathan. KWM01 (7:14:48 PM): yup Z0rPr1me (7:15:05 PM): But I guess its how we will see magic and science... QueenSidhe (7:15:15 PM): I think I agree with Tooloo about Tinker's relationship with Nathan. QueenSidhe (7:15:22 PM): Just checking out dating. KWM01 (7:15:57 PM): Hmmm, I don't remember that part. QueenSidhe (7:16:38 PM): When Tinker went to see Tooloo for clothes. Tooloo said Tinker is just going out of curiosity Z0rPr1me (7:16:43 PM): Me too, i'M like kelvin. Was that before were I am rihgt now ? :-) QueenSidhe (7:16:49 PM): Yup Z0rPr1me (7:16:54 PM): oh... yeah I remember QueenSidhe (7:16:57 PM): When Tinker went shopping for date clothes Z0rPr1me (7:16:58 PM): ::bad head:: Z0rPr1me (7:17:02 PM): oops KWM01 (7:17:33 PM): ok, now I vaguely remember that part. :-) QueenSidhe (7:17:36 PM): :-) Z0rPr1me (7:17:58 PM): heh KWM01 (7:18:37 PM): fav charector besides tinker? Z0rPr1me (7:19:06 PM): damn message too long Z0rPr1me (7:19:28 PM): I was saying... I didn't understand why Nathan was so wierd in the parking lot of the faire. Z0rPr1me (7:19:39 PM): Like i was missing something. Missing some part of the story. QueenSidhe (7:20:17 PM): I think Tinker was feeling the same way. QueenSidhe (7:20:52 PM): It seemed to me that now that Nathan is out with her, he's trying to stake a claim with sex. Z0rPr1me (7:21:36 PM): heh QueenSidhe (7:21:49 PM): Afterall, he's got them married with a house and kids. Z0rPr1me (7:22:16 PM): Yeah... all her future was planned in one second!!! scarry Z0rPr1me (7:22:20 PM): hehe KWM01 (7:22:23 PM): true, he's assuming too much. QueenSidhe (7:22:33 PM): Which is kind of FAST. Especially since he didn't even know what her religion is. And from that comment, I assume he's catholic. Z0rPr1me (7:22:34 PM): I said, poor Tinker, get out!!! KWM01 (7:22:49 PM): lol QueenSidhe (7:23:14 PM): Bye-bye to one man, hello to another. Z0rPr1me (7:23:46 PM): :-) QueenSidhe (7:24:59 PM): So, if Nathan was just dating curiosity, what would Windwolf be classified as? KWM01 (7:25:19 PM): lust? QueenSidhe (7:25:24 PM): LOL Z0rPr1me (7:26:22 PM): Hmmm... I don't know. Has not read enough I guess Z0rPr1me (7:26:31 PM): So far he seems very cold for a person. QueenSidhe (7:27:13 PM): I don't think he gets enough scene time so that you can really get to know him. KWM01 (7:27:42 PM): Thier relationship at the beginning reminds me of the vampire suducetion scenes i've read QueenSidhe (7:27:44 PM): Besides the fact that he's an elf and therefore handsome, what's there for Tinker to be attracted to besides sexually? KWM01 (7:28:13 PM): She's scared but can't resist kinda thing QueenSidhe (7:28:24 PM): I don't remember their relationship getting any clearer further in the book. QueenSidhe (7:28:44 PM): Ah. But that's just sexual attraction. Z0rPr1me (7:29:21 PM): Tinker is very curious... and Windwolf is something she really dont know. I think that's what make her attracted to him... QueenSidhe (7:30:34 PM): I wonder how many elves besides Tooloo she's interacted with KWM01 (7:31:13 PM): not many I think Z0rPr1me (7:31:34 PM): I liked when she told that the elves were very attracted to babies. Finding them very beautiful since they rarely see one Z0rPr1me (7:31:50 PM): She meaning that Wen is a she ?? KWM01 (7:32:11 PM): yup QueenSidhe (7:33:52 PM): I think Wen said Wen was short for wendy QueenSidhe (7:34:48 PM): So, what about the universe (that you know of so far) would you like to see more of or explained? KWM01 (7:35:32 PM): of or? Z0rPr1me (7:35:32 PM): yes. The first explaination was confusing for me. Z0rPr1me (7:36:01 PM): Seems that there is a gate.... and it is in China ???? QueenSidhe (7:36:03 PM): what do you want to learn more about or have explained further Z0rPr1me (7:36:05 PM): thats confusing me KWM01 (7:36:28 PM): no the gates in orbit Z0rPr1me (7:36:31 PM): Pittsburgh is no more on earth, right? well for 30 days KWM01 (7:36:40 PM): but owned by the chinese Z0rPr1me (7:36:44 PM): ok Z0rPr1me (7:36:49 PM): whats that gate for? QueenSidhe (7:36:57 PM): The chinese stole Tinker's father's plans on how to build a gate in orbit QueenSidhe (7:37:23 PM): They built it and when they turned it on, it accidentally sent Pittsburg to Elfhom QueenSidhe (7:37:26 PM): Elfhome KWM01 (7:37:43 PM): you haven't got to that part of the book yet, zor QueenSidhe (7:37:48 PM): I don't remember where the explaination is, but somewhere it says the gate is for space travel. QueenSidhe (7:37:59 PM): I think Z0rPr1me (7:38:08 PM): okies... I'll have to read it :-) Z0rPr1me (7:38:24 PM): After I finish the book, I'll post my questions on the forum :-) KWM01 (7:38:42 PM): lol QueenSidhe (7:38:48 PM): :D Z0rPr1me (7:38:50 PM): I recommend this book by the way. The idea for the story and the world she created was so original. Z0rPr1me (7:38:51 PM): :-) Z0rPr1me (7:39:17 PM): sad I have'nt found the time to read and finish it. KWM01 (7:39:57 PM): true, never enough time for everything QueenSidhe (7:40:39 PM): I think there might be other stories in a similar vein. Wen said this was her attempt at a borderlands story. KWM01 (7:41:09 PM): huh? borderlands? Z0rPr1me (7:41:21 PM): ? QueenSidhe (7:41:29 PM): edge of humans and elf lands. QueenSidhe (7:41:34 PM): It's on her website Z0rPr1me (7:41:49 PM): oh KWM01 (7:41:55 PM): ok, gotta go there later Z0rPr1me (7:42:04 PM): Later! Z0rPr1me (7:42:12 PM): oh Z0rPr1me (7:42:14 PM): sorry QueenSidhe (7:42:20 PM): What do you think people (humans) have to do in Elfhome. Z0rPr1me (7:42:28 PM): thought you were leaving rofl KWM01 (7:42:36 PM): what was that? you Battlecry zor? Z0rPr1me (7:42:56 PM): Battlecry?? QueenSidhe (7:43:08 PM): There was a scene that mentioned that everyone had their place, or something like that, but I don't see anything for people to do. Z0rPr1me (7:43:15 PM): I dunno what humans have to do in Elfhome... its like they are probably useless... KWM01 (7:43:27 PM): what you yell before battle QueenSidhe (7:43:36 PM): You can't really trade, I wouldn't think. QueenSidhe (7:44:05 PM): Why have this system that's laster for 25 years or so? Z0rPr1me (7:44:07 PM): well we dont see lots of merge between humans and elves. Its seems elves hates most humans QueenSidhe (7:44:28 PM): They seem more private and aloof than hate to me. KWM01 (7:44:41 PM): Well it's a side effect of the gate Z0rPr1me (7:44:44 PM): Kelvin, LOL... I misread and thought you were leaving so I said Later! sorry :-) KWM01 (7:44:58 PM): lol QueenSidhe (7:45:01 PM): Yeah, but they could just turn off the gate. QueenSidhe (7:45:12 PM): Although, since they use it for space travel, I guess not. KWM01 (7:45:22 PM): yup QueenSidhe (7:45:27 PM): But if they can't turn off the gate, why have people living in Pittsburg? QueenSidhe (7:45:50 PM): Besides scientists studying Elfhome. Z0rPr1me (7:45:52 PM): there must be some things good for them in Pittsburgh KWM01 (7:46:11 PM): they can turn it off but only once a month for maintance Z0rPr1me (7:46:33 PM): I thin she says at some point that people come here to see Elfhome but usually leave at the next shutdown QueenSidhe (7:46:34 PM): There must be, but I'm just wondering what Z0rPr1me (7:46:58 PM): tourist place ? QueenSidhe (7:47:03 PM): Those are the scientists who leave every month. QueenSidhe (7:47:25 PM): Wen also mentioned people trying to immigrate in Z0rPr1me (7:47:37 PM): But why that EIA ?? seems like people for controlling the border QueenSidhe (7:47:41 PM): Possibly because of the "free" housing and something else to make it attractive QueenSidhe (7:47:49 PM): Yup. KWM01 (7:47:58 PM): there is some trade, remember the trucks comeing and going on shutdown day Z0rPr1me (7:48:00 PM): so I thought there was a couple of tourist going there Z0rPr1me (7:48:05 PM): oh yeah! QueenSidhe (7:48:06 PM): border patrol and interspecies relations, sounds like QueenSidhe (7:48:30 PM): Yeah, but those trucks sound like they're just restocking goods for humans. Food and clothes. KWM01 (7:48:38 PM): and the customs guards? Z0rPr1me (7:48:57 PM): Vickie, yeah QueenSidhe (7:49:10 PM): I think I just want to learn more about the elven society and life in Pittsburg. :-) QueenSidhe (7:49:14 PM): And about magic. Z0rPr1me (7:49:17 PM): For the elves, it seems the humans are just an annoyance. What do we have to give them?? KWM01 (7:49:30 PM): tech QueenSidhe (7:49:40 PM): Clothes too. KWM01 (7:49:45 PM): yup Z0rPr1me (7:50:07 PM): Didnt know that QueenSidhe (7:50:08 PM): Tech I'm not sure about. QueenSidhe (7:50:12 PM): They don't seem interested Z0rPr1me (7:50:14 PM): guess I must read further, LOL QueenSidhe (7:50:36 PM): At the faire, elves were in human fashions while humans were in elven fashions. Z0rPr1me (7:50:47 PM): heh KWM01 (7:50:56 PM): I remember something about them haveing steamship that humans gave them KWM01 (7:51:08 PM): steamships Z0rPr1me (7:51:11 PM): well, I gotta go sleep... gotta work early tomorrow. Nice chat... cya on the board!! QueenSidhe (7:51:15 PM): Night! KWM01 (7:51:19 PM): nite zor (7:51:22 PM) Z0rPr1me has left the room. QueenSidhe (7:51:30 PM): I don't remember that. I'll have to look for that later. QueenSidhe (7:51:49 PM): But even if we did, I'm sure they had other things in place that used magic to do the same stuff. QueenSidhe (7:52:04 PM): A;though, maybe not since elven population is a lot smaller KWM01 (7:52:16 PM): true QueenSidhe (7:52:20 PM): Hmm. What were they using steamships for? KWM01 (7:52:47 PM): for the elves who can't do the big magics QueenSidhe (7:53:10 PM): Ah. I'll definately have to look for that in the book. QueenSidhe (7:53:30 PM): See what else about Pittsburg life is described. KWM01 (7:53:58 PM): I think they were using them for logging transports but I'm not sure QueenSidhe (7:54:09 PM): Possibly QueenSidhe (7:54:25 PM): Need more info! QueenSidhe (7:54:26 PM): hehehe KWM01 (7:54:33 PM): lol QueenSidhe (7:54:48 PM): Anyways, I'm gonna go home and have dinner. QueenSidhe (7:54:52 PM): Talk to you later! KWM01 (7:54:56 PM): later KWM01 (7:55:18 PM): oh which e-mail should I sent something to

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