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First of all, THANK YOU!!! So many of you have reminded me of a ton of great stories that I'd forgotten I'd loved. I had a giant downloading party last night and now have a happily full "bookshelf" of fanfics to read. What could be better than that?  It's been fun to have my memory refreshed. If you have more recommendations, please keep 'em coming!  Originally posted by YConnell: Clearly should have stopped writing fics after that, though. But then you wouldn't have won Best Overall for Yesterday, Upon The Stairs.  Yvonne [/QB] Yeah, I don't get that either. Carol, YOU WON after that. Best Overall. Not many people can say that. Are you saying you should have stopped *before* winning such a big award? Weird. Take a step back and appreciate the fact and be grateful that your story struck such a big cord with people. That is (or should be) a writer's foremost desire--to have indulged yourself in a labor of love AND discover you have created something that touched readers. Awards and accolades should be secondary to your love of the process. If you love what you're doing and have part of your soul fulfilled by the creative process, then you're writing for the right reasons. If not...well, then you're just looking for ego stroking and should be doing something else. Carol, coming from a writer passionate about the process, I would love to see someone with as much talent as you have more self-confidence in your talents. You have a gift! Appreciate it, girl!
~~Erin
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Franklin Rocket eBook...BTW, it's getting a little tired. Anyone know where I can pick another one up? I don't but consider an older ipaq with an sd card slot. I use isilo and I used isiloX to create a compressed copy of the Entire Archive (text files) about 88 MB in size, easily fits on an sd card. I can adjust the font size and the colors. It recalls where I was when I closed the book. Fully searchable. Patrick
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Originally posted by Framework4:
I don't but consider an older ipaq with an sd card slot. I use isilo and I used isiloX to create a compressed copy of the Entire Archive (text files) about 88 MB in size, easily fits on an sd card.
I can adjust the font size and the colors. It recalls where I was when I closed the book.
Fully searchable. [/QB] Hey, cool, Patrick! Thanks! I'm trying to remember my technology here, though. Do ipaqs have pretty small screens? I don't want to be squinting at itty bitty letters on a small screen, which is why I like my ebook since it's about the size of a regular novel and you can even switch the font size options to "large print." But if the ipaq has a bigger screen like this, I'm all over it! Thanks for the suggestion!
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Originally posted by Framework4:
You'd might look for a Cybook. Windows ce 3 and a 10 inch screen. Hey, thanks! I never knew this product existed. I appreciate the links! Erin
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I often feel sorry for people who don't read good books; they are missing a chance to lead an extra life. ~ Scott Corbett ~
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You might also look at something like this. Not as light but still a nice sized screen. Pencentra
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I liked your Where, oh Where, do Supes clothes go, Erin. One of the best revelation stories with Lois discovering it herself.
I think, therefore, I get bananas.
When in doubt, think about time travel conundrums. You'll confuse yourself so you can forget what you were in doubt about.
What's the difference between ignorance, apathy, and ambivalence?
I don't know and I don't care one way or the other.
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Oh! That reminds me of Carla Humbert's absolutely hilarious vignette - Quick Change. And for more chuckles, try Kathryn Ann Kent's 48 Hours Without A Superman and Ultrawoman Lane's The Revenge Of Ultrawoman.LabRat 
Athos: If you'd told us what you were doing, we might have been able to plan this properly.
Aramis: Yes, sorry.
Athos: No, no, by all means, let's keep things suicidal.
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Carol, I just have to say - we are lucky you didn't stop writing before you had given us Yesterday, Upon the Stair.
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Originally posted by TOC:
Carol, I just have to say - we are lucky you didn't stop writing before you had given us Yesterday, Upon the Stair.
Ann I guess I haven't seen a convenient place, but I just want to give a huge ditto! "Yesterday" is truly one of my favorite longer fics. I love the way the revelation is treated. JD
"Meg...who let you back in the house?" -Family Guy
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Erin, re your Franklin ebook,i've never seen one of those. I download tons of fic to my pda. I believe they're about the same size. I just recently bought a PalmOne Tungsten E . You just need to buy a expansion card for lots of extra room and you're all set. I highly reccommend it. Here is a link to a review of them. http://www.hozt.com/reviews/palmone_tungsten_e_handheld_b4d1/ Oh, and whoever reccommended The Longest Road WIP thanks. I wasn't aware of it.
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Ooh! A Tungsten E! I've had one of those for about two years, and I HIGHLY recommend it (or the E2, which my dad has had longer than I've had my E). I've also got a 1 GB Mini SD card with an adapter, so that I can use it with both my cell phone AND the Tungsten.
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Whats the difference between the tungston E and the E2?
Come on Lois you havent said a word since 1866!
Thanks for the avatar, Hana.
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Is this what you already have? eBookwise-1150 eBook Reading Device with 64 Megabyte SmartMedia card $124.95 plus shipping! (Device is shippable to USA and Canada only.)
About the size of a paperback book, weighing about a pound, and with its backlit screen, the eBookwise-1150 gives new meaning to the term "light reading." The device also includes powerful electronic features that offer you a reading experience beyond that of a traditional book. You can turn pages and change the text orientation just by pushing a button. By simply touching the screen, you can enlarge the text size, bookmark pages, highlight passages, make notes, search for key words and hyperlink to other parts of the book. This device includes a pre-installed 64 Megabyte SmartMedia Card, dramatically increasing the storage capability of your eBookwise-1150.
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Whats the difference between the tungston E and the E2? The E2 has better graphics, etc. and it can expand and contract. The E is just a straight PDA, no expanding.
"You take turns, advise and protect one another, even heal or be healed when the going gets too tough. I know! That's not a game--that's friendship!" ~Shelly Mezzanoble, Confessions of a Part-Time Sorceress: A Girl's Guide to the Dungeons & Dragons Game Darcy\'s Place
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Being still fairly new to the fanfic game. Meaning I am still glued to the fanfic archive!!! I would also recommend the Forever and All Eternity series by Laura Davies. Swampmeet/Burbank and Swampmeet/Metropolis. Although, I must admit I am becoming more and more addicted everyday!!! Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Hurt. I've read both versions of this fic and the nfic version one I like better.
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Sorry!! I am still not up to par on knowing all the author's names as some you guys are! I am better at the titles!  
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